Walk with Lawrence

[45 minutes long] - Thinking of starting a business? This episode is for you! Joel founded a tech start up 2.5 years ago. He has a work ethic like no other and is a self confessed 'all in' kind of a guy...which is the exact same approach he brings to all aspects of his life including his fitness training, relationships, etc. Laying so much on the table opens you up to many risks and the pressures in dealing with the constant stream of 'problem solving' can have an adverse effect on your mental health...so what mental coping strategies has Joel developed to leverage against the high octane professional life he has chosen? 

A conversation with dear friend Mathew Carter about mental wellness, primarily in men, and the issues us blokes seem to have with talking about our feelings...in this episode we chat about our experiences and journeys with our own mental health whilst championing the movement of encouraging men to get together and open up about their feelings. We have plenty of lols along the way and finish with a good sing song...obviously. 

Alex Crockford is a man who has become well known for his physique, its impressive...trust me! But that isn't even half the story...the power of Alex's mindset has enabled him to set out life defining goals and to conquer them one by one. The body we all see is simply the physical manifestation of a determined mind with particular outlooks on life...into which we delve deeply in this episode. This is a conversation about the many layers below the surface, the attributes we don't see in a photograph, that have led to Alex achieving some amazing feats already in his life...but, as he attests in this episode, he's just getting started...

Life is chaotic. So much we can't control and yet so much we can! How might we see with clarity in order to actively work towards our goals amongst the mayhem? What role do our emotions play in amplifying or tuning down the chaos around us? Can we ever truly prepare ourselves to better deal with highly stressful situations? Better speak to ex bouncer, war veteran, current business consultant within the McChrystal Group and father of 3 Rhys Smith. 

I believe that reflecting upon our own mortality holds the key to living our lives to the fullest...far from being a morbid subject, to 'acknowledge death is to acknowledge life'. The perspective this conversation brings is powerful...what are the thoughts of someone who has come close to death on several occasions, how might they see life after such challenging experiences? In this episode I walk and talk with someone who has been to war and survived cancer to discuss their outlook on this special gift of life that we should all cherish...introducing my brother, Agga Price. 

Andy Manteit, founder of the 'Under Armour Turf Games', walks and talks with me on Clapham Common, London. We discuss all things Turf Games past, present and future...whilst we also share personal observations and opinions on the fitness industry. Its a lovely general chat that we manage to enjoy under the flightpath to Heathrow...an achievement in itself. If you're curious as to what the Turf Games is all about and where it came from, or if you're interested in the world of competitive functional fitness, then you need to listen to this episode...