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The Restless Midlifer Podcast:
Welcome to the Restless Mid-Lifer Podcast. This podcast is for you if you are a fellow ‘Mid-Lifer’ looking to reclaim your health, lose weight, feel more confidence in your own skin and re-ignite that sense of adventure. It’s never too late and you are never too old to start and pursue more meaning, health and adventure. Join host and fellow Restless Mid-Lifer , Dave Algeo as he explores getting your life back under your control (regroup), losing weight, improving health and fitness (reshape) and back on purpose (redesign).
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(PS - Looking for the older episodes? The Restless Midlifer was previously called ‘The Sprout Sweater’ - click here to listen to the earlier episodes)
It’s episode 115. In this episode I explore the topic of willpower, motivation and inspiration and ask the question - can we strengthen our willpower? I share a metaphor to help you understand how and when to best use willpower, motivation and inspiration.
Read MoreThe show returns with a 'review of the year, an update on my plans for the podcast and some thoughts for you to consider as we welcome in 2024. Achieve your weight-loss goals in 2024 and make them stick
Read MoreIn this episode I complete the series on our relationship with food and explore emotional eating. I distinguish between eating out of boredom and as a result of emotions and share some thoughts on how to better manage our eating and our emotions with a view to managing our weight and health. I also share that this will be the last episode of the podcast for a while. The podcast is not ending, just being put on a hiatus. I share why and thank all my listeners for their time, feedback and encouragement over the last couple of years.
Read MoreThis week I resume my series exploring our relationship with food and in particular the social aspect of food, eating and sharing eating (and drinking) experiences with others. I dive into the various aspects of how food and social relationships can play into a propensity to over eat and drink over time and suggest some practical ways to approach this when looking to manage or reduce our weight.
Read MoreThis week I am delighted to have been joined by Paul Hopper, a retired Fire Officer who has an amazing story to share. After a life threatening brain haemorrhage Paul thankfully recovered but found his whole perspective on life had changed
Read MoreIt’s episode 110. This week I am joined by Dr Rob Stevens, founder of the The Men’s Health Clinic and specialises in diagnosing and managing men with testosterone deficiency.
Read MoreThis week I am delighted to be joined by Simon Ward, who some of you longer term listeners will know appeared early on in the podcast when it was called 'The Sprout Sweater' (check out episode 8). Simon has recently qualified as a sleep coach and we explore that and the importance of deep recovery.
Read Morehis week I am delighted to be joined by fellow Health coach Wayne Barrigan. Wayne and I know each other from our policing days and it was great to catch up with Wayne and find out how he now works with clients to help them improve their health and fitness and nutrition in a sustainable way.
Read MoreIt's episode 107. This week I am continuing my exploration of the role food (and drink) plays in our lives and the complex nature of our relationship with it. I explore the physical and functional role food plays and attempt to find ways in which this could help us as we move forward in a more positive relationship with it.
Read MoreThis week I am starting to explore how we relate to food and drink and as you the listener the question - what is your relationship with food like? Over coming weeks I intend to explore this in more depth as it is such an important factor in building sustainable approaches to health and weight management. I am also joined by Tim Lewis, founder of Stoneham Press and someone who has the spirit of the restless midlfier.
Read MoreThis week I explore some of the foundational questions that I seek to answer when working with clients and indeed in my own efforts at improving my health and losing weight.
I define some key terms - 'movement,' 'activity,' 'exercise,' and 'diet.' I then explore the factors that we need to consider when thinking about where to focus our health efforts. Do I focus on the 'diet' aspect or 'exercise?'
Read MoreThis week I explore some of the foundational questions that I seek to answer when working with clients and indeed in my own efforts at improving my health and losing weight.
I define some key terms - 'movement,' 'activity,' 'exercise,' and 'diet.' I then explore the factors that we need to consider when thinking about where to focus our health efforts. Do I focus on the 'diet' aspect or 'exercise?'
Read MoreThis week I share some insights into overcoming our tendency to label ourselves (not to mention others) and how this can mean we don't address the real underlying reasons why we often struggle to achieve our health and weight loss goals. Do you call yourself, 'lazy', 'greedy' 'useless'? Then this is for you.
I am also delighted to be joined by Kat Paylor-Bent, an Adaptive Fasion Designer, Wheelchair user and advocate for inclusivity.
Read MoreThis week I share my 'After Eight' confession. Or as I call it 'After Eight-Gate" and some learning that came from it regarding more not necessarily being better. I am also joined by Eating Psychology Coach working in the area of "over-eating." We explore Laura's own journey with binge eating and how she came to overcome that through a combination of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Hypnotherapy. Laura, shares her own work in progress now and gives an insight into how she approaches her client work. it's a great interview and with loads of takeaways.
Read MoreIn today's episode I share some thoughts on the power of our default habits and how they are what we always return to when the pressure of life is on. I explain why this is the case and offer a way to break from the default by confronting what is really the issue when it comes to making changes.
I am also joined by Master Debonair himself, Simon Whitaker. Simon owns the men's outfitters Master Debonair and has a passion for building confidence through clothing. Simon has a great story and shares his business journey and his own personal challenges with alcohol including his key decisions to quit alcohol and more recently to return to it.
Read MoreWow, made it to 100 episodes! Who would have thought it. Well I had hoped, but hey I also thought I'd run out of things to say and people to talk to. But nope. And I'm thankful for that. So, to celebrate the 100th episode, i have asked former guests to share a sprout-sized dollop of wisdom. I want to thank all my guests including those that contributed to today's episode and I hope you enjoy the tips, challenges, reflections and general food for thought. Here's to the next 100 episodes!
Read MoreThis week I share some thoughts on dealing with the 'What's wrong with me? Fallacy'. Have you ever found yourself saying 'I know what to do, so why don't I do it?' If so, you are not alone. I share some thoughts on how to deal with this kind of self-criticism.
Read MoreIt's episode 98. This week I share some thoughts on people pleasing and how to overcome it. I am also joined by Owen Ryan, aka OMJ Ryan published author and crime fiction writer. Owen has a great story of burnout that led to him pursuing a dream to write.
Read MoreThis week Dave shares some thoughts on being ok with messy when it comes to pursuing your health goals. Life is unpredictable and rarely goes according to plan. Getting comfortable with messy progress is the key to sustainable change. Dave is also joined by fellow crossfitter Craig McGeough. Craig is a Pre-Sales consultant and blogger and shares his own midlife story involving a big career change, decide to ditch alcohol and how he came to appreciate the power of positive father figure. Craig shares some real wisdom and insights.
Read MoreIt's episode 96. In this week's episode I share some thoughts on getting back to basics with our sleep. I am also including the audio from my appearance on my friend Richard Tubb's 'Tubb Talk' Podcast in which Richard grills me on all things to do with health, weight, headspace, stress and focus. Richard's podcast is aimed at those working in the 'Managed Service Provider' (IT) space and he was keen to pcik my brains on how busy business owners and professionals can clear some headspace and get back to looking after their health.
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