I get asked about supplements all the time - so let’s settle it once and for all. In this episode, I run through my no-BS guide to supplements - outlining five science-backed products that can help boost your physical and mental health. ----------------------------------------------------- 👉 Follow the podcast for the latest episodes ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re getting value - it helps more than you think! 📲 Instagram: @chrisstrongmen 📬 Email: chris@thestrongmen.co.uk ----...
Jul 15, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
If you feel like life's been getting the best of you recently, you need to hear this. This week, I wanted to share a client success story to help motivate and provide you with some pointers that will bring about positive change in your health and resilience. In the episode, I share a little bit of 'client H's' story, highlighting the approach we've taken and the tools we've used to help him make rapid progress - all in just five weeks! ----------------------------------------------------- 👉 Fol...
Jul 03, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Do you believe obesity is a choice? And that the rapidly rising use of weight loss jabs (or GLP-1's) is driven by laziness and lack of discipline? In this episode, I share my own thoughts and insight on the matter, my changing perspective, and some of my concerns. This leads me into a wider and important conversation around obesity and some of the widely held (and incorrect) assumptions most people hold around obesity and challenges around maintaining a healthy body weight. ---------------------...
Jun 26, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This was a familiar feeling for me. In this episode of the podcast, I look back and share a little of my own experience with loneliness - where it came from and why it stuck around. I also share three key takeaways to help you fight back against that inner isolation. ----------------------------------------------------- 👉 Follow the podcast for the latest episodes ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re getting value - it helps more than you think! 🥊 ROUND-2 Info: https://tinyurl.com/9zaf8hx3 📲 I...
Jun 19, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 10
"Change is hard" Is it really? Or is that a lie that you've been sold to keep you stuck so that others can profit from you? Change is often so much simpler than you think. Don't believe me? Then make sure to listen this episode where you'll get to hear a bit about Martyn's story and how ONE SIMPLE EXERCISE changed everything. ----------------------------------------------------- 👉 Follow the podcast for the latest episodes ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re getting value - it helps more than you...
Jun 12, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Do you avoid conflict like the plague? Or do you jump straight in their with massive outbursts that you live to regret? Well, follow these 7 steps, you'll quickly put an end to all that. ----------------------------------------------------- To keep up with the newest episodes, please follow the podcast and make sure to leave a 5-star review! Follow Chris on Instagram: @chrisstrongmen Get in touch with the show: chris@thestrongmen.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------...
Jun 05, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
BIG news. Big implications. ----------------------------------------------------- To keep up with the newest episodes, please follow the podcast and make sure to leave a 5-star review! Follow Chris on Instagram: @chrisstrongmen Get in touch with the show: chris@thestrongmen.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------
May 29, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 7
I'll have to change the name of the podcast after this one! Today’s guest is Dr Peter Olusoga - psychologist, senior lecturer, and expert in human behaviour, wellbeing, stress, and burnout. We get into the misconceptions men hold around mental health and therapy, the societal barriers that keep them from seeking support - and the moment Peter questions the whole concept of being a “strong man”. This one goes 'off track' in all the right ways - give it a listen! ----------------------------------...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, Chris catches up with Tom Davies, host of The Proper Mental Podcast, to dig into his powerful story. After battling with his own mental health and thoughts of suicide, in 2021 Tom launched his podcast to help normalise open and honest conversations about mental health - and it’s been going strong ever since. With over 200 interviews under his belt, Tom takes time to share the biggest lessons he’s learned from others as well as overcoming his own personal battles. This is a conve...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Ah, the fitness industry - where to even start? Perhaps with Karl O'Rourke... a personal trainer from Ireland, who's pushing the boundaries, not just physical fitness, but mental and social fitness too. With years of hands-on experience in both one-on-one and online training, Karl’s journey in the fitness industry has shaped his unique perspective on health. He’s here to share the valuable lessons and insights he’s gained over the years, helping you level up not just your body, but your mind and...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 4
I'm sick of it... men who are all talk, nae action. Worse than that even, saying what they think I want to hear. In this episode, I chat through my own experience of taking responsibility for my own sh*t and share my frustrations around many men's inability to do likewise. I also highlight the three things you should focus on if you want to become a man of action, not just words.------------------------------------------------------Get in touch:Email: chris@thestrongmen.co.ukInstagram:@chriss...
Feb 14, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
It's no secret that the coaching industry frustrates the f*ck out of me - and for good reason. In this episode, having spent 10 years in the industry, I share a little of my coaching journey and highlight the three biggest lessons learned during this time. Take these lessons, apply them, and I guarantee you'll start making real progress with your health and wellbeing. ------------------------------------------------------ To keep up with the newest episodes, please follow the podcast and make su...
Jan 31, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Most men don’t have strong friendships (or any friendships for that matter!) ❌ And it's holding them back. In this episode, we explore why so many men lack close friendships, the impact it has, and how you can break through the barriers that prevent you from building stronger friendships that make a difference. ------------------------------------------------------ To keep up with the newest episodes, please follow the podcast and make sure to leave a 5-star review! Grounded Conversations (18/01...
Jan 16, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
For many, Christmas is a fun and relaxing time, for others, it can feel like walking through a minefield 😬 So, if you're the kind of guy who... - Feels a sense of dread around Christmas time - Is drained by social gatherings - Is pressured into meeting everyone’s expectations - Struggles to balance your own needs - Walks on eggshells just to keep the peace - And finds it hard to truly relax and enjoy yourself ... then this episode is for you. ----------------------------------------------------...
Dec 17, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
After 8 years of working in fitness, the time has come... and it was probably overdue! In this episode, Chris outlines five main reasons that have prompted him to leave the fitness industry behind and explains exactly what this decision means for his future and the future of The Strong Men! ----------------------------------------------------- To keep up with the newest episodes, please follow the podcast and make sure to leave a 5-star review! Join the Waitlist: https://mailchi.mp/thestrongmen....
Sep 17, 2024•51 min
In the latest episode of The Strong Men Podcast, I sit down with Dan, AKA The Nice_ish Psychologist, a forensic and clinical psychologist to discuss all things men's health and wellbeing 🗣️ To do this, Dan provides a deep dive into the manosphere and feminism as well as key concepts such as the default male, the nothing box and mental load! We also dive into an important discussion on how men might unintentionally cause harm to others and what we can do to create positive change 💪 ------------...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45. So, why are so many men dying by suicide? In this episode, Chris chats with Christo Hudson, airline pilot turned mental health consultant and trainer Christo Hudson who specialises in suicide prevention. Christo sheds light on the key risk factors for male suicide and debunks common myths surrounding this issue. He also provides practical advice for those who are struggling and offers guidance on how to help prevent suicide in your commun...
Aug 13, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Hands up how of us have been led to believe that too much testosterone is bad and makes us overly angry and aggressive? ✋ What if I were to tell you that's a load of 💩? In this episode, I'm joined by Ryan Parke , AKA The Men's Coach to discuss the truth about testosterone, why it's a vital component in men's health and how you can take steps to improve your testosterone levels 💪 In addition to testosterone, we also discuss the importance of lifestyle change, goal setting and why talking in iso...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Well, the footballing event of the year is over with Spain emerging as the champions of Europe 👑 In this episode, Chris reflects briefly on the tournament as a whole, the final showdown between Spain and England, and the Scottish performance (or lack thereof)! 👎 Moving swiftly on, he then identifies two more serious points that came to light during the tournament and takes time to respond to both. To find out exactly what they are, you'll have to check out the episode in full! ----------------...
Jul 15, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What do training a puppy and improving your fitness have in common? ( and no, this isn't the start of a joke) Nothing, I hear you say? You couldn't be more wrong ❌ In this episode, Chris details the four stages that all new puppy owner and fitness beginners have in common 🤝 He also highlights the essential element behind it all - the positive force that fuels your efforts to raise a well-behaved pup and propels you toward success in your fitness pursuits 💪 -------------------------------------...
Jun 11, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
I am DELIGHTED to see this 😁 For those of you who are a bit fed up of National 'Days', 'Weeks' and 'Months', I get it. From Mental Health Awareness Week to Cat Appreciation Day - sometimes it feels like there's something for EVERYTHING and which can reduce it's appeal. But, I'm am super enthusiastic about Mental Health Awareness (particularly this year!) because, not only does it help to reduce stigmas and barriers around mental health, this year the theme is all about MOVEMENT and EXERCISE! 🙌...
May 15, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Therapy is for ̶c̶r̶a̶z̶y̶ people. In this episode, Chris dives into the topic of therapy, exploring the stigma that often prevents people from accessing it as well as sharing his own personal experience with therapy and how it's helped transform his life. He also highlights five key lessons that therapy has taught him and outlines the ways these lessons have helped him grow his strength and wellbeing. ------------------------------------------------------ Follow me on socials: @thewellb...
Apr 30, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
I've been a trainer now for over seven years and in the fitness industry for more than decade - I've learned A LOT along the way. As a budding PT, I was so excited to get to work with clients and share all the wealth of knowledge and information and transform their lives. However, things didn't go as planned in these early years and clients failed to make the progress I expected them. This experience taught me something critically important and that is that information and knowledge alone is sim...
Apr 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In my early twenties, I was 'diagnosed' with depression. Not only was this diagnosis not accurate, it caused a great deal of harm and prevented me from taking steps to improve. But, understanding this one simple truth about the human brain helped to absolutely transform my life as well as reframe this dark period. It's allowed me to move from stuck and struggling to free and fearless! Want to achieve something similar? Then check out this episode! 💪 ---------------------------------------------...
Apr 02, 2024•43 min
In this episode, Chris chats with Ben Scott ( @drbenscott ) - a coach and clinician who has helped thousands of people enhance their wellbeing so they can live and perform better. Having suffered from physical and mental challenges as a teen, Ben embarked on a journey to discover the answers he needed to overcome them which has lead him to personal and professional success. Ben served as Scotland’s Men’s Rugby Wellbeing Coach in January 2021, where he helped to bridge the gap between wel...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode sees the return of the guest interview - and who else better to start with than self-proclaimed 'health mongrel', Dan Osman ( @the.dan.osman ) From early beginnings swiping sweat of machines as a Level 2 Gym Instructor to coaching athletes at the highest level of professional sport - Dan has seen it all. As well as hearing a little about Dan's own journey, both professionally & personally, he also provides some great insight on the fitness industry, mindset, masculinity, unsafe ...
Mar 06, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Join Chris in the latest episode of The Strong Men Podcast as he explores training to improve your strength and resilience. In this episode, Chris begins by breaking down exactly what is meant by strength and resilience (which might not be as obvious as you think!) and the essential components of training the physical and mental. As well as this, Chris also takes time to answer your burning questions relating to strength & resilience training such as optimising training, genetics, being "in ...
Feb 21, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Are you a lone wolf? Or do you rely on the strength of a pack? Join us for this final episode about TSM Pillars where we uncover the third and final pillar: Collective Strength. We begin with a few reflections on what it's like for many of us men - battling feelings of isolation and even loneliness - before moving on to consider where we tend to go wrong as men. Chris takes time to highlight the research that's been done on social connectedness and the direct impact it can have on our health &am...
Feb 07, 2024•45 min
Who do you think you are? Some kinda tough guy? Join us for this episode of the TSM Podcast where we dive into the second pillars of TSM: Mental Toughness. We start defining the term before moving on to uncover the five key areas to focus on for developing Mental Toughness (according to science!): Positive Thinking, Anxiety Control, Visualisation, Goal Setting, & Attentional Control. Chris takes time to break down each focus areas and provides relevant examples to take you to the next level ...
Jan 24, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Does it really take 10,000 hours of practice to become a master? And is it really possible to have it all? To be strong, fast, powerful, mobile & endurant all at the same time? In this episode, we'll delve into these questions and as we begin to explore the three pillars of The Strong Men - starting with the first pillar: Physical Mastery. Uncover the true meaning of Physical Mastery and start work towards achieving it through the power of Strength & Resilience Training - the training ap...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min
