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The 50kg & Zero % Drop - Season 8 Launch: Year in Review & 2026 Goals
Season 8, Ep. 3
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Join hosts Ian and Bob Cooper, along with sugar-free coach Mike Collins, as they launch Season 8 with a powerful year-in-review episode. This milestone podcast (around episode 90) marks a major turning point as both hosts approach their 50kg weight loss goals through sugar-free living.
Key Highlights:
Bob's Incredible Transformation:
Hit rock bottom at 184.2kg (407 lbs) in July 2025
Lost 44kg in just 5 months through Mike's 90-day sugar-free program
Only 6kg away from his 50kg goal
Went hardcore: no sugar, no caffeine, no flour from day one
Discovered mental clarity as the biggest unexpected benefit
Ian's Journey:
Lost 42kg in first 6 months, now 2kg from hitting 50kg goal
Dropped from 3-4XL to XL clothing
Running 5K in 30 minutes
Experienced setbacks with stress and drinking but bounced back
Launching GetMeSugarFree.com to help others
2026 Goals:
Bob: Hit 50kg loss by Christmas, then lose another 19kg by May (total 70kg drop)
Ian: Get abs, run 5K under 25 minutes, learn to be a dad
Both planning strict January restarts after controlled December breaks
Key Takeaways:
Sugar addiction is harder to quit than alcohol and drugs
Mental clarity and emotional healing matter more than the number on the scale
Weight loss stalls are normal - stress and supplements can be factors
The journey is about healing, not just losing weight
Perfect for anyone struggling with weight loss, sugar addiction, or looking for real, unfiltered transformation stories from regular guys who've been there.
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1. Stag Dos, All-Inclusives, and the 'Never Again' Question
55:26||Season 8, Ep. 1Welcome to the Zero Percent Drop podcast - a candid conversation about life without alcohol, hosted by Sam James and Carl Radley, with regular appearances from weight loss legend Ian Wellman.In this episode, Sam and Carl dive into the realities of staying sober in social situations, from all-inclusive holidays to upcoming stag dos. They discuss:Holiday Challenges: Sam shares his experience at a Turkish all-inclusive resort with three kids, navigating the constant availability of alcohol while staying committed to sobrietyFamily Dynamics: Carl talks about celebrating Christmas in Spain with both English and Spanish traditions, plus updates on his sons' pursuits in football and actingThe Forever Question: A thoughtful discussion about whether you need to commit to "never drinking again" or if it's okay to leave room for special occasions like wine tastingsRedefining Traditions: Sam grapples with planning his stag do - moving away from the traditional booze-focused weekend toward activities like hiking, wellness experiences, or achievement-based adventuresQuality of Life: Both hosts reflect on what they've gained from sobriety - better sleep, more present mornings with their kids, and genuinely enjoying their weekendsThe conversation is honest, relatable, and filled with practical insights for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or supporting someone who is.Perfect for: Anyone exploring sobriety, parents balancing family life, or those curious about life without alcohol.
48. Energy Medicine - Back in the Ring: Boxing, Emotional Triggers & Finding Balance w/ Uma Naidoo
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48. From 24 Stone to Sub-4 Marathon: Ben Hampshire on Performance over Pounds
43:02||Season 7, Ep. 48This 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.
47. Microbiome, Mould & “Toxic Load” Part 2 with Julie Russell
38:15||Season 7, Ep. 47In 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
46. Energy Medicine - Emotional Eating the hunger that never fills
29:15||Season 7, Ep. 46From 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
45. Father Figures: Becoming Dads (Series Launch)
57:41||Season 7, Ep. 45This 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
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