DeepSummary
In this episode, Dr. Hazel Wallace interviews Ben Coomber, a multi-award-winning coach, speaker, and author of the book "How to Live an Awesome Life." Ben shares his personal journey of transformation from being obese at 18 to committing to a healthier lifestyle, which eventually led him to his current career. He discusses the motivation behind writing his book and the 11-step formula he outlines for living an awesome life.
Ben emphasizes the importance of identifying one's core values and aligning life decisions with those values. He suggests exercises like writing one's own obituary to gain clarity on the kind of person one wants to be remembered as. Other topics covered include making daily movement manageable, prioritizing sleep for parents of young kids, and finding inspiration when it wanes.
Throughout the conversation, Ben stresses the idea that people have far more potential than they realize, and his mission is to help individuals peel back the layers of self-doubt and fear to uncover their true potential. He aims to provide practical strategies for improving various aspects of life, such as nutrition, fitness, and mindset, while also addressing the deeper, emotional side of personal growth.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Identify and align your life decisions with your core values for a sense of fulfillment.
- Write your own obituary to gain clarity on the kind of person you want to be remembered as.
- Make daily movement manageable by incorporating small, consistent habits.
- Prioritize sleep, especially for parents of young children, as it underpins many aspects of life.
- Recognize and address self-worth issues, fears, and emotional barriers that may hinder personal growth.
- Be open to changing your mind and considering new perspectives, particularly in the realm of health and wellness.
- Seek inspiration from various sources, including your environment, relationships, and experiences.
- Believe in your potential and strive to become the best version of yourself.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “To know that people have so much more potential than they think they do.“ by Ben Coomber
- “I've changed my. I haven't thought about this enough, but, you know, in the world of nutrition, and you can probably help me, like, answer this or navigate this, in the world of nutrition, there's this big argument around, like, calories, food, and then hormones, like, hormones don't, like, do anything when it comes to body composition.“ by Ben Coomber
- “I've been a coach for 16 years, and if I think of all the clients that have, like, not followed the diet plan or not, like, done the fitness plan, not completed the journey, in their eyes, it's all come down to self worth factor, a lack of confidence, a lot of fears, past trauma, being around people that don't believe in them.“ by Ben Coomber
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Episode Information
The Food Medic
Dr. Hazel Wallace
2/20/23
This episode covers:
- Ben’s personal journey with health and fitness
- Why he wrote “How to live an awesome life”
- The 11 step Awesome life formula*How to identify your core values
- The power of writing your own obituary
- Making daily movement manageble
- Sleep for parents of young kids
- What to do when you’re not feeling inspired
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