The Body Coach: Extraordinary People

Most people associate Parkinson’s disease with older men, but Grace’s story is a good reminder that it truly can affect anyone.In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Grace shares the story of how she was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s at just 38 years old, how she initially coped with the diagnosis, and how crafting an intensive exercise routine has been nothing short of  life-changing.Plus, Grace discusses the amazing relationship she has with her personal trainer Talia, and how she’s become more confident in her fitness than ever before - even signing up to compete in a Hyrox!Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

Sam has always loved exercise. She’s consistently been fit and healthy, and even undertaken extreme challenges like a 50 mile bike ride. That all changed after she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and had to learn to cope with constant pain.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Sam discusses how she adapted to life with fibromyalgia, how this was shaken up when she was diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact her chronic health conditions have had on her mental health.Plus, Sam shares why she felt she lost her identity when she first became ill and how she’s rebuilt her relationship with exercise to find herself again.Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

Samantha always had a negative relationship with fitness. As someone who was overweight, she often felt anxious about exercising and excluded from the fitness industry. During the pandemic, she embarked on a mission to take control of her health that has been nothing short of life-changing.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Samantha shares her inspiring 5 stone weight loss journey, how she rebuilt her relationship with fitness and overcame feelings of shame and self-doubt that stemmed from childhood.Plus, Samantha discusses how exercise has helped her find self-love and forge new friendships - resulting in completing a Hyrox with her Body Coach pen pal!Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

TW: This episode contains discussion about grief and baby loss. If you or someone you know is struggling with bereavement, check out this list for places where you can find support.Aged 32, Ben faced the unimaginable loss of his wife Jo and their unborn second child, after Jo suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest at 29 weeks pregnant.In this emotional conversation with Joe Wicks, Ben unpacks how he navigated this life-changing loss, why his own health fell to the wayside whilst trying to support his son and how rebuilding his relationship with fitness has transformed his mental health.Plus, Ben shares the lessons he imparts on his son to create a hopeful and happy future for his family.Check out Ben’s social media @his_grief_uk, and if you need support with grief, check out Strongmen:https://www.strongmen.org.uk/Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

Ben has always been passionate about fitness, and was a personal trainer in a previous career. After changing professions and becoming a father, his priorities shifted and his fitness took a back seat. Eventually, Ben found himself classed as obese for the first time.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Ben shares how he lost 15kg after breaking bad habits, how looking after yourself positively impacts you and your relationships, and reveals how even a degree in exercise science doesn’t prevent you from neglecting your health…Plus, Ben and Joe discuss the importance of recognising that fitness journeys aren’t always linear, and why you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you find yourself off-track. Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

When Jez first started experiencing chest pains, he chose to ignore them and assumed they’d go away. Months later, he ended up in hospital with doctors telling him that if he wasn’t as fit as he was, he would have died…In this episode with Joe Wicks, Jez shares why he believes Joe’s HIIT workouts saved his life, the impact triple bypass surgery had on his physical and mental health, and how his life has changed since being diagnosed with a heart condition.Plus, Jez and Joe discuss the importance of rebuilding your fitness slowly after a health scare and why having a set workout routine is so beneficial for recovery. For further information on heart conditions, including symptoms, support and treatments, visit bhf.org.ukThank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

Wendy has always had an all-or-nothing approach to fitness - she’s either walking marathons or completely inactive. After turning 50 in 2017, Wendy decided to finally go all-in and commit to having a healthier lifestyle.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Wendy unpacks how she first started her fitness journey by signing up for 100km walks, why she felt she lost herself and reveals how a failed attempt at the Three Peaks challenge made her realise she had to change her diet…Plus, Wendy and Joe discuss her incredible 20kg weight-loss and Wendy’s plans to continue doing 100km walks for as long as she can!Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

Just seven days after becoming parents, Chris and his wife Hannah’s world was turned upside down when their little girl suffered a seizure and was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial condition.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Chris shares how his approach to exercise has changed since having children, why resilience is so important when raising children with complex needs, and the various fitness challenges he and his wife have undertaken to raise awareness of their daughter’s condition.Plus, Joe and Chris talk about the importance of looking after yourself as a carer and how being disciplined with a good morning routine can help reduce stress.Find out more about The Freya Foundation:https://www.thefreyafoundation.co.uk/Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/

For 15 years, the most exercise Martina did was running for the train on her way to work. In this episode with Joe Wicks, Martina unpacks her fitness journey: from starting running in her late-60s to completing six major marathons and striving for more.Plus, Martina discusses how at 70 years old, she feels she’s finally found her passion, the impact of running on her and her child’s mental health, and how fitness can create a supportive community that has no age limit.Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/