50kg & Zero% Drop Podcasts

This week on The 50kg Drop, Ian sits down with Ben Hampshire—husband, “girl dad” of two, and health-tech professional—who’s transformed from 24 stone to running marathons in under four hours. Ben opens up about the mindset shifts that stuck: moving from weight-loss obsession to performance targets, finding therapy in running, and learning to fuel without falling into binge-and-restrict cycles.Ian and Ben compare notes on injury, over-fuelling, HYROX mishaps (shirt firmly on!), and the mental triggers behind self-sabotage. They talk practical frameworks—banking daytime calories, “Is it worth the calories?” decision checks, building sustainable routines around family life—and why quick fixes (including jabs) won’t replace the hard, quiet choices that compound over time.If you’re starting again, nursing injuries, or looking for a saner way to chase fitness, this one’s for you.Follow Ben: Instagram — ben_hampsJoin the 50kg Drop community: message Ian to get involved.

In Part 2, Ian welcomes Julie Russell back to explore toxicity, the microbiome, and sugar cravings through a gut-health lens. Julie shares a raw personal timeline—from childhood trauma and an abusive relationship to a sudden health collapse she links to mould exposure—and how investigating her toxic load (parasites, fungi, environment) helped her reclaim her health.Together they unpack:How trauma, environment, and lifestyle can shape cravings and gut imbalance.Why the gut microbiome acts like the body’s master ecosystem (and the red flags to watch for—thrush, dandruff, athlete’s foot, fungal nails).Julie’s take on “para cleanses,” detox order of operations, and common mistakes (e.g., supplementing before clearing).Ian’s plan to attempt a live cleanse on the podcast in Part 3—plus the practical first step: a one-week juice flush to “change the water in the aquarium.”Note: This episode shares personal experiences and opinions. It’s not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician before starting any treatment, medication, or cleanse.🎧 Listen for a candid, systems-level look at gut health—and a preview of Ian’s upcoming on-air cleanse.#50kgDrop #GutHealth #Microbiome #ToxicLoad #MouldExposure #SugarFree #Detox #ParasiteCleanse #HealthJourney #EnergyMedicine

From late-night chocolate binges at train stations to parking-lot cheesecake sessions, Ian and Uma share raw, unfiltered stories of how stress, exhaustion, and self-doubt can hijack our nervous systems and make us reach for food that has nothing to do with hunger.But this episode goes far beyond confession — Uma guides Ian through a live energy healing session, helping him identify where emotional cravings live in the body and how to release them. Together they explore how trauma, energy, and self-awareness intertwine with appetite — and how to begin breaking old cycles for good.💭 Expect honesty. Expect breakthroughs. Expect a totally different way of looking at hunger.🎧 Listen now to hear Ian’s live energy clearing session and discover how to finally separate emotional hunger from physical hunger.#50kgDrop #EmotionalEating #MindBodyConnection #HealingJourney #ZeroPercentDrop #EnergyMedicine #WeightLossPodcast #MentalHealth #NoSugarJourney

This week marks the launch of a new 50kg Drop series: Father Figures — following two men stepping into fatherhood while trying to keep their health, habits, and heads in check.Host Ian Wellman and long-time friend of the pod Dan Walsh swap stories about how their fitness journeys are colliding with impending fatherhood, and what it means to raise kids when you’ve spent a lifetime battling food, drink, and stress.From marathon mistakes and boxing comebacks to secret eating confessions and “dad-bod dread,” this first Father Figures episode dives deep into the physical and emotional prep for fatherhood — and what it really takes to break generational habits.Highlights🍼 Becoming dads: Due dates, excitement, panic, and the fear of becoming the “fat dad.”⚖️ Weight-loss addiction: Why we sabotage progress and treat food like a reward.🍺 Drink & discipline: The temptation to “go out while you still can” before the baby arrives.🍫 Food as comfort: Childhood wiring, reward loops, and why sugar feels like a drug.💪 Control & routine: Finding peace through structure, not punishment.👶 Raising healthy kids: Sugar-free debates, restrictive vs. balanced parenting, and leading by example.🧠 Dad mindset: Reliability, identity, and learning how to slow down when life speeds up.🏃‍♂️ Future goals: Becoming the fit, present dad — winning the sports day race, not the pub quiz.Dan opens up about losing (and regaining) over nine stone since 2016, while Ian reflects on his sugar-free transformation, burnout cycles, and fears around stress eating when the baby comes.Together they explore what a “healthy dad” actually looks like — mentally, emotionally, and physically.Are you a dad (or mum) with advice for Ian and Dan?Share your stories or join as a guest: message @50kgDrop on Instagram or tag #FatherFiguresPod.fatherhood, new dads, fitness journey, weight loss, sugar free, food addiction, men’s health, mental health, parenting, 50kg Drop, Ian Wellman, Dan Walsh, Father Figures podcast, sober living, healthy dads, diet culture, generational habits

This week on The 50kg Drop, Ian sits down with Mark McGowan — known to many as The Artist Taxi Driver — for one of the most raw, unpredictable, and inspiring conversations yet.Mark’s story spans decades of extremes:from Millwall hooliganism and 1980s drug culture to a decade living in Ibiza’s club scene, a stay at the Bethlehem Hospital, and a complete transformation through art, activism, and football.Now 61, Mark has lost over 20kg, swapped addiction for Man v Fat football, and rebuilt his life around creativity, community, and kale. In this episode, he opens up about his journey with brutal honesty, humour, and poetry.🔥 In This Episode⚽ If You Don’t Shoot, You Don’t Score — Mark’s viral “Wonder Goal” and rediscovering joy in playing, not just watching.💊 Addiction & Recovery — from heroin and crack to fasting and football; finding new highs in healthy habits.🧠 Mental Health & Obsession — how channeling compulsive energy into art and foraging saved his sanity.🥦 Fasting & Foraging — life lessons from kale, wild salmon, and apple day at the Bethlehem walled garden.🎨 The Artist Taxi Driver — from pushing a peanut with his nose to performing at Frieze Art Fair.🧩 Micro Communities & Healing — why helping others is often the best way to help yourself.🌍 From Violence to Voice — the transformation of a Millwall bushwhacker into a global activist and environmentalist.Mark’s philosophy is simple but profound: “You can’t change the world, but you can change yourself — and help the people closest to you.”Follow @50kgDrop on Instagram for clips, transformations, and behind-the-scenes stories.Find Mark online as The Artist Taxi Driver on Instagram, YouTube, and X.

This week on the 50kg Drop, Bob celebrates 90 days sugar-free and a huge milestone: 33.1kg (≈73lb / 5.25 stone) down from 184.2kg to 151.1kg. With coach Mike Collins, we unpack why the inner “voices” often get louder right after a big win—and how to answer them without reaching for sugar or alcohol.We get practical about:Post-milestone wobble: why day 91 can feel trickier than day 9, and the difference between awareness and action.Birthday & Christmas boundaries: choosing one celebratory meal vs. a “blowout,” and why timing matters.Sober socialising: learning pubs, football, and nights out without the pint—leaving early, stating boundaries, and enjoying the next morning.Stress & triggers: train-station binges, “treat after sport,” childhood wiring, and swapping numbing for noticing.Exercise without obsession: using movement to support, not to mask, the emotional work.Dad energy & identity: aiming beyond a number—being a present, healthy father and reversing old self-talk.Accountability that works: becoming each other’s “loving mirror” when the voices get loud.Mike explains how alcohol often reignites sugar cravings, why many people relapse right before big anniversaries, and how to rebuild daily control through simple, repeatable habits. Bob reframes the goal: 50kg was the headline—peace, control, and self-respect are the destination.If you’re fresh off a win and suddenly tempted, this one’s for you.Host: Ian Wellman, Bob Cooper, Mike Collinsweight loss, sugar free, sobriety, cravings, mindset, fatherhood, accountability, fitness, emotional eating, habit change, Mike Collins, 50kg Drop, day 91, 33kg downIf this helped, follow/subscribe, leave a review, and share with a mate who’s on their own drop.