The InnerFight Podcast
InnerFight's Marcus Smith is a high performance coach that gets results. In his podcast he talks performance with a range of people. From some of the worlds leading health and fitness gurus to those searching to get more out of their life.
Episodes
For the 1,000th episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus turns the mic on someone very close to home – his dad. In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Marcus explores the man behind so many of his own values: hard work, simplicity, honesty, and doing the right thing even when it’s hard.
They talk about:
- Taking bold career leaps – from Yorkshire to Africa, Jeddah, and Dubai, and how those risks shaped his life.
- Val...
In episode 999 of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus sits down for a long-awaited and deeply personal conversation with his wife, Holly — his emergency number, and the quiet force behind much of InnerFight’s growth over the past two decades.
The episode follows Holly’s journey from small-town Australia to Dubai in 2003, where she joined Emirates and spent 13 years flying long-haul around the world. She shares how her love of travel ...
In this episode, Marcus is joined by coaches Vic, Andy, and Eduan for a fast-paced mix of banter, coaching insight, and real talk about training and life.
You’ll hear how the friendly rivalry between Andy and Eduan is playing out in workouts (and Movember moustaches), what actually happens when coaches train together, and why “suffering side by side” can be such a powerful part of community. The team dives into how they fuel during ...
Jitin Joshi isn’t “just” one of the world’s most respected Michelin-star chefs. He’s also a multiple-marathon finisher who’s raced across several continents and, for his 50th birthday, took on the highest marathon in the world – the Ladakh Marathon.
In this conversation we dive into:
- What it’s really like behind the scenes in top kitchens around the world
- Long hours, brutal schedules, poor nutrition… and how he turned that around
- H...
Every day, you’re surrounded by toxins — in the air you breathe, the water you drink, and even the products you use on your skin.
In this eye-opening conversation, Marcus Smith sits down with Dr. Joe Nieusma, a toxicologist with nearly 40 years of experience, to expose the hidden dangers of modern living and what you can do to protect yourself.
Dr. Nieusma explains why humans today are living in a “soup of toxic exposure” — f...
When Tom Hill was diagnosed with rectal cancer, he made one choice — go all in.
In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith dives deep into Tom’s journey of fasting through chemo, rebuilding his mindset, and finding strength when there was no Plan B.
“There’s no point in having a Plan B — you just go all in.”
Key Points:
No Plan B: Tom Hill shares how adopting an all-in mindset helped him face cancer head-o...
In Episode 994 of The InnerFight Podcast, Marcus dives deep into The Long Game — a mindset built on purpose, adaptability, consistency, and patience.
He shares powerful reflections on why instant gratification has rewired our brains for short-term thinking, and how to rebuild your ability to go long — in fitness, in career, in relationships, and in life.
🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why purpose drives every long-term ...
In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Eduan Viljoen—now an InnerFight Strength & Conditioning Coach—shares the inflection points that shaped him: a late surge into sport, losing (and rebuilding) confidence, navigating a complex childhood, and discovering why doing hard things matters far beyond the gym.
We unpack empathy as a coaching superpower, how to spot when validation drives your goals, and why quality movement trans...
In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast,Marcus Smith sits down with Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner — a Harvard-trained ER physician, former Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Washington D.C., and a three-time cancer survivor.
Through 30 years on the front lines of emergency medicine, Dr. Geoffrey has learned that overthinking kills momentum — in the ER, hesitation can cost a life. He shares the same fast-decision framework that he...
In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith sits down with Rob Jones for a heartfelt conversation on making good decisions fast as a parent.
Rob shares how everyday choices — from the clothes his daughter wears to redefining what “success” means for his family — have reshaped his perspective. It’s an honest and uplifting look at parenting, resilience, and the small wins that truly matter.
Whether you’re a parent, ...
In Episode 990 of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith talks with Pete Moore about the powerful crossover of sport and business—and why both depend on high performance.
From the idea that a CEO is the goalie to Pete’s concept of “Business Ball”, this conversation highlights how health, resilience, and team dynamics create business wins. They also unpack the HALO framework (Health • Active Lifestyle • Outdoors) and why treating y...
Chad Dunn’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and purpose. From his early days as a nationally ranked BMX racer to becoming a passionate performance coach and founder of Move Human Performance, Chad has dedicated his life to helping others unlock their potential.
In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith explores Chad’s journey through sport, identity, and mindset — and how those experiences shaped his dr...
Episode 988 of the InnerFight Podcast with Marcus Smith takes a deep dive into the difference between balance and alignment. While many chase the idea of “work-life balance,” Marcus argues that life is too dynamic for balance to truly exist. Instead, he explores the power of alignment—matching your actions with your values, vision, and current season of life.
Through personal stories, reflections, and lessons learned, Marcus shares...
What is fitness — really? Is it about how you look, how you perform, or simply how you feel?
In this episode 987, Marcus Smith digs deep into the true meaning of fitness and why we might have drifted away from its basics. From extreme endurance events to quick-fix transformations, the noise around fitness has never been louder.
But fitness isn’t a product. It isn’t an app, a subscription, or a social media trend. It’s about m...
Learn about the Endurance Mindset with Marcus Smith, Rob Jones, and Rob Foster! In episode 986 from the InnerFight Podcast, we explore what it really takes to build the endurance mindset, overcome challenges, and train both mind and body for peak performance. Perfect for athletes, coaches, and anyone looking to strengthen mental resilience. Listen, learn, and start applying the endurance mindset today!
August is the month where you can finally pause, reflect, and figure out what really matters. In the latest podcast, Marcus shares how to use August wisely to check in on your mindset, your goals, and your long-term vision.
Haven’t looked at your 2025 goals since January? This is your moment. Take a breath, zoom out, and ask: Am I where I want to be?
Don’t doom-scroll. Reflect.
Use this quiet time to reconnect with your pu...
"Prescriptions aren’t enough anymore."
That’s the perspective of Dr Gina Siddiqui—ER physician and founder of CART Clinics—who’s rethinking healthcare to better serve people who want more than just a quick fix.
Her journey from the ER to healthcare entrepreneur is bold, real, and inspiring.
This one will challenge the way you see medicine.
What happens when two coaches go head-to-head on strength, sweat and strategy?
In this latest InnerFight podcast episode, Marcus Smith sits down with Dan and Andy—two coaches with very different journeys, but a shared passion for coaching excellence.
From how they approach programming and mindset, to what strength and conditioning really means to them, this is a masterclass in strength, sweat and strategy.
Want to perform better? Start by subtracting—not adding.
In the latest InnerFight Podcast, Marcus Smith shares a powerful truth: lasting performance doesn’t come from piling on more—it comes from removing what’s no longer serving you.
Whether you’re an athlete, business leader, or coach, this episode dives into:
🔹 Saying no to distractions
🔹 Simplifying your training
🔹 Avoiding toxic comparison
🔹 Prioritising sleep, recov...
“I knew something was wrong… and I ran.”
That gut instinct saved Adriene Caldwell’s life. But what followed was years of trauma, guilt, silence—and eventually, healing.
In this powerful episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Adriene Caldwell shares the story behind her memoir Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines. She opens up about childhood abuse, foster care trauma, addiction, and what it takes to truly recover.
This one’s raw. ...
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