The Body Coach: Extraordinary People
Joe Wicks, known as The Body Coach, hosts a podcast where he interviews extraordinary individuals who have transformed their lives through fitness and nutrition. Each episode features a guest who has overcome hardships and achieved remarkable goals, inspiring listeners to make positive changes. The podcast focuses on real-life stories of resilience and personal growth.
Episodes
How exercise helped me take power back over Parkinson’s disease
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.
Using exercise to cope with persistent pain
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 a
How losing 5 stone led to confidence and self-love
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 he
Finding strength in the gym after losing my wife and unborn child
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 n
I was a PT who loved exercise – then I became officially obese
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
“Joe Wicks’ HIIT workouts saved my life”
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 li
I lost 20kg in 9 months – and changed my life
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 attemp
Using fitness as self-care while raising a child with complex needs
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 c
Running marathons at 70, after 15 years of inactivity
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 he
“I opened my own gym, shortly after being registered blind”
In 2021, Mark was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), causing his vision to rapidly deteriorate. In this episode with Joe Wicks, he shares how being registered as blind hasn’t stopped him from achieving his goals.Mark reflects on his diagnosis and reveals why he initially found it so difficult to accept his condition and ask for help. Plus, Joe and Mark discuss how his life has changed
Season 2 Coming Soon!
Season 2 of Joe Wicks' podcast 'The Body Coach: Extraordinary People' is coming soon! Follow now so you don't miss an episode.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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Why training your mental fitness is just as important as physical
From 21 stone to strong, fit and healthy, Dr Alex George has transformed his fitness – but it’s his work on mental health that he credits for it.In this episode, Joe Wicks sits down with Dr Alex to discuss what led him to turn to food and alcohol as a comfort, what it was like being an A&E doctor during the pandemic and the work he’s doing to prevent suicide in young people. Plus, Alex sh
From surviving to thriving through breast cancer, loss and depression
At just 26 years old, Susie was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Susie describes the twists and turns of her journey over the last 20 years. Susie explains the shock of her diagnosis at such a young age, the incredible friend she made on her journey and the grief that sadly came along with it.She shares how her grief led her to alcohol and how she managed to
Getting fit and a transformative IVF journey to motherhood
TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage and baby loss throughout the episode Helen’s dream was to become a mum, but her fertility journey was far from simple. She quickly found movement and exercise a crucial activity for her mindset.However, this simple switch marked the start of the journey to meeting her little girl. In this episode, Helen joins Joe Wicks to discuss how she switched fr
Overcoming an unhealthy relationship with food
TW: This conversation discusses disordered eating. Donna grew up as a self-confessed ‘salad dodger‘ and skipped meals in the week in a bid to try and keep her weight low. Now, she’s transformed her attitude which, in turn, has changed her body thanks to a brand new outlook on food.Donna shares with Joe Wicks her struggles with maintaining a balanced relationship with food, the impact it had o
Defying a prognosis of paralysis
TW: This episode contains discussions about suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123. Former Rugby player Ed Jackson had a life-changing accident where doctors told him he would never walk again. In this powerful episode, Ed opens up to Joe Wicks about h
Lifting twice your bodyweight in your 60s – and beating the competition
Catherine was an inconsistent exerciser her whole life, but now in her 60s, she’s become a powerlifting record holder. In this episode, Catherine shares her motivating story with Joe Wicks. She discusses how joining ‘PE with Joe’ in lockdown set her off on this journey, becoming a personal trainer for the first time aged 62, her passion for inspiring older women to train, and why she ignores
Arthritis, miscarriage, and a journey of complete transformation
TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage. To avoid this section, skip 08:57 - 12:08. After the birth of his second child, Ryan was diagnosed with two debilitating autoimmune diseases. However, when he realised he was the biggest he’d ever been, he decided to make a change and lost 5 stone in 2 years.In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Ryan explains the traumatic events that led him t
Using fitness to heal after the loss of a husband
TW: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123. After unexpectedly losing her husband, Julia stopped prioritising herself. When lockdown forced her to slow down, she started a journey of healing, all thanks to exercise. In thi
From addict to ultra runner
TW: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123. Joe Wicks sits down with his childhood best friend Brendon, in this emotional episode on overcoming addiction to achieve incredible things. Brendon opens up about his childhood a
Completing a half Ironman with a collapsed lung
Jane was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at 43, and in this episode with Joe Wicks, she shares how she didn’t let her diagnosis hold her back.Jane reflects on how she dealt with the news that she had a 1 in 3 chance of surviving a year, and how she decided to take on a marathon only 4 months after surgery. Plus, Jane and Joe discuss how she has overcome challenges, reframed her mindset ar
Coming Soon
Joe Wicks' new podcast 'The Body Coach: Extraordindary People' is coming soon! Follow now so you don't miss an episode.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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in
