The 'Getting To Grips With' Podcast

For Episode 19 I was joined by Ben Coomber. Ben Is one of the UK’s most well-respected nutritionist, coach, and educator in the health and fitness industry.

With years of experience under his belt, Ben is also

An author

Global speaker

Business owner

Writer for major Uk magazines

Father

Husband

and all round top bloke.

Not to mention He also runs a number 1 rated health & fitness podcast with almost 550 guests having been on the...

For episode 18 I was joined by Emelye Dwyer.

Emelye is a competitive CrossFit athlete oozing with energy , has a real love for life and is committed to helping others.

We chatted all things self esteem, growth mindset and realising our full potential. Emelye also bravely shared some of her past struggles and how she came to find her love for sport and fitness.

Theres loads of little life hacks and takeaways in here for you too...

For Episode 17 I was joined by Jessica Mary Robson who is the founder of Run Talk Run.

Run Talk Run exists to make both running and mental health support less intimidating, and more accessible.

Born out of her own mental health battles, Jess created this inspiring running community in late 2017. This has now grown rapidly and has her 'Run Talk Runners' meeting weekly for 5km's across over 85 locations ...

For episode 16  of the ‘Getting To Grips With’ Podcast I am joined by Nathan Arnold.

Nath is a former professional footballer having previously played for the likes of Grimsby Town, Cambridge United and Lincoln City.

He was part of the team that not only won the National League, but also became the first non-league team for over 100 years to reach the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in the 2016/2017 season.

But...

For Episode 15 we have my first ever guest Luke Ambler back on the podcast for a Covid 19 special.

We delve into so much from slowing down, the art of patience, the testing of our values, hope, routines, love vs fear,  and 5g technology.

Luke is the man behind the incredible 'Andy's Man Club' and the #itsokaytotalk men's mental health movement. Once a former Ireland international rugby player he has also built multip...

Mark is one of the UK’s top charting podcasters with his show 'Take Flight’ which is for those seeking higher levels of performance while inspiring people to make that leap of faith towards a passion and purpose driven life.

We sat down to talk all things podcasting, men’s mental health, therapy and taking action on passions projects.

With this episode I really wanted to inspire those who are thinking about starting thier own podca...

For episode 13 I was joined by Cameron Parker (@camparkerhud)

Cam is traveling up and down the UK well in excess of 1000 miles a week delivering powerful messages in schools, colleges and universities with a mission to not only inspire as many people as he can but to provide content that can change lives.

In this episode, we discussed so much and his energy and passion for life really shone through and was he was certainly not afra...

For episode 12 I was joined by Hayley Millbank the CEO and Co-Founder of Cannadox a to discuss all things CBD Oil. 

This is something that has grown real momentum over the last year or so and we get to grips with an array of talking points under the cannabis oil umbrella Including;

What CBD oil is and how it differs from other strains.

Its benefits for our health and wellbeing

Its’ Application and variance in strengths

Th...

How can we reconnect, thrive and be better humans? Project Get A Grip is a podcast and mindful movement that strives to inspire humans to lead happier, healthier and better connected/purpose driven lives. For this conversation I am Joined by former Olympic, World, Commonwealth, European and British medalist Chris Walker Hebborn. We sat down to discuss his incredible swimming and athletic journey all the way from the sports da...

How can we reconnect, thrive and be better humans? Project Get A Grip is a podcast and mindful movement that strives to inspire humans to lead happier, healthier and better connected/purpose driven lives. For this conversation I am Joined by Ben Hunter. (Episode 10) Ben is a solo artist delivering real and raw messages with a mixture and flavour of rap/hip-hop/grime. Recently he has released a powerful single ‘Hope' with Fred...

For Episode 9 of the 'Getting To Grips With' Podcast I am Joined by Louise who is the owner and founder of Revolution Performance Mindset. The Revolution Mindset was born out of Louise's passion for sport, psychology and powerful coaching techniques that challenge your unconscious thinking. Through personalised coaching sessions, seminars and workshops Louise strive's to transform your mentality for powerful performance whether t...

For episode 8 and in fact the first one of 2019 I am joined by Dan Thomas of Headstrong Mentality. Dan is a fitness enthusiast and athlete who is well ingrained in the Crossfit community. He launched Headstrong Mentality to not only promote the benefits of working on your mind as well as the body but also share his own thoughts and battles with anxiety and depression and how staying physically active helps him better traverse th...

For Episode 7 I am joined at my local box, Crossfit Avon, with regionals athlete and competitor James St Leger or better known to many as JSL. JSL made it to the Crossfit Games regionals earlier this year in Berlin and we sit down and get to grips with his training journey and what it takes to get on the regionals stage to fight for a spot at the Crossfit games. We discuss how he manages his work-life balance while training for...

For Episode 6 I am Joined by former Olympic Rower and Two-time world silver medalist Dr. Cameron Nichol. Not only has Cam achieved some amazing athletic achievements as a professional athlete but is also a respected medical doctor, coach and business owner. In this episode, we delve into what it takes to be an Olympic rower, the journey and life after as he transitioned into the world of Crossfit. Cam founded 'Rowing WOD' as a...

For Episode 5 of the ‘Getting To Grips With..’ Podcast I traveled down to the big smoke to meet Paul Mcgregor. Paul lost his dad to suicide 9 years ago and we delve into how he coped and came to terms with this tragic loss and what he is now doing to help inspire others to speak out. He has been featured on the likes of Vogue, Huffington Post GQ, and Esquire to name a few. When I met him in London to record this episode he was al...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the 'Getting To Grips With..'.Podcast! In this episode I am joined by Jake who is the man behind Crusader Strength. Apoligies in advance for the sound quality in this episode. During the Interview I experienced some feedback on the Mic. Please bear with it as this is tonnes of great content and knowledge bombs in here... (The red arrows even fly past!) We discuss all things fitness, health and wellbeing a...

For episode 3 I am joined by Mike Catris. Mike is the owner of Ion Strength & Conditioning as well as Kratos Nutrition. We discuss all things fitness, health and wellbeing and dig deep into Mikes Journey leading upto, and in preparation for, the crossfit games regionals in Berlin as he hits the floor with his team to fight for a spot at the #crossfitgames. We also spend some time discussing the taboo and stigma surrounding mental...

For episode two I am joined by Daniel Edmund. Daniel is a true gentleman and is one half of the incredible movement and company ‘Milk For Tea’ ‘Milk For Tea’ exists to help men live to their full potential through workshops, coaching and community work while supporting them to find their truest identity, recognise their value and live out their purpose. We delve deep and ‘Get To Grips’ with Daniels childhood having grown up in Wa...

Hello and welcome to the Getting To Grips with Podcast Series where I the host Tom aims to explore what it is to be human and how we can continuously grow and prosper as healthy individuals and communities while feeling more connected to ourselves, the relationships we hold and the world around us at large. An array of guest will be invited on the show from sporting personalities, entrepreneurs, business icons, public figures, b...