Welcome to Series 3 of the Infinite Potential Podcast and what a guest we have to kick things off!! Brian Keane is someone I have followed in the Fitness Industry since I entered it and someone I had hoped to line up for the Podcast one day too.  He is best selling author 2 x over with one of my favourite books of all time being Rewire Your Mindset and I would highly recommend it to everyone. We ended up focussing on the mindset side of things throughout this podcast discussing everything from change, fear and failure, accountability, habits and much more and Brian really has a way with words that means you can feel his energy and passion around all the topics.  Brian also shares some of his journey from mental health struggles, leaving his teaching job and going all in on fitness and helping others achieve their goals.  If you take nothing else from this podcast take away the fact that going all in on YOU and your life is the best decision you will ever make!!  If you wish to find Brian the best place is instagram and everything his does including his awesome podcast The Brian Keane Podcasts is all linked in there! I would highly recommend if you enjoy this podcast that you ensure Brian is in your life and positively effecting you when you use your socials/podcasts or make time to read his books.  https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/ 

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#Feel the Fear and Live Life Anyway with Brian Keane

What a Podcast!!  Laura shares her incredible journey and how it has shaped who she is today including her perspective on Mental Health, her career now as a Mental Health Coach and her inners strength to achieve some incredible challenges.  We walk about ownership and responsibility, how so much of life will test you but you're stronger than you think, what you should try and control and much more.  Laura also openly shares what happened on the day she attempted tot take her own life and that is a tough listen but you can see as the podcast progresses just how much that has shaped who Laura is today.  Please see below the link to Laura's incredible book and where to find her on social media.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/10-journey-suicide-attempt-marathon/dp/191407825X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PVFJJUPSSTJ8&dchild=1&keywords=laura+bird+10+10+10&qid=1621573256&sprefix=Laura+bird+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1 https://www.instagram.com/birdy_101010/

#50 - Responsibility, Live your Life and Learn from it's Lessons with Laura Bird

This weeks podcast is a recording of a webinar I filmed so you can choose to watch it on you tube or listen via podcast.  I wanted to talk about the importance of what might seem the small stuff, the stuff that gets overlooked whilst prioritising training, but actually the important roll it can play.  Stress, sleep, movement and nutrition... plus much much more.  

#49 - Where Focus goes Energy Flows

Another solo show this week talking about the reopening of the gyms and my tips/thoughts on how to approach it.  With gyms due to reopen next week I wanted to talk through my thoughts on how best to approach returning.  A few key thoughts were:  Leave your ego at the door Harness the enjoyment  Move well!! (super important) Think about your recovery and prep and be prepared for muscle soreness as a result of the gym being a novel stimulus once again irrespective of the training you have been able to perform at home.  The key thing I want you to take away is setting performance based goals, move well and lift for enjoyment over the next few weeks.  If you have any questions as always reach out via instagram  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ 

#48 - Returning to the Gym

Thank you for so much feedback, positivity and support following the latest podcast episode.  This week I am bringing a requested topic to the table and one that I really think I break down in a clear and concise manor. We are all creatures of habit and we have all had our lives changed in a number of differing ways for over a year now and the thought of normality probably doesn't even make sense right now.  Take you time, move through the roadmap gear by gear, have conversations, communicate your feelings and if you think you really need help/support then reach out to a support structure.  The same goes for any goals you may have achieved or want to achieve go forwards, look at the habits/routines that they need, can you balance it whilst enjoying life and decide what you fundamentally want as a person.  You have more control than you realise!! 

#47 - Anxiety Around Lockdown Easing

I am the first to encourage people to talk and be open, especially when it comes to their mental health and perhaps if they are struggling. I am the first to suggest it because I've been in that position whereby you feel there is no way out, that you just want peace and I am now thankful everyday that I never acted on my thoughts/plan. I was fortunate that a break came, the right conversations at the right time, unknown to me saved my life it really is that important and if this podcast leads to someone having one of those conversations then I can only be happy.  Struggling with your mental health does not make you weak, feeling suicidal is not a feeling that can be ignored, everyone deserves to live life to the fullest and we need to make sure that talking it ok.  Ask a friend or family member how they are, reach out and talk because you never know who it will help. If you need someone to talk to message me below  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/

#46 - It's Time to talk

Wow! What an Episode. Terri has an incredible story to tell and for me the beauty lies in her reaction, her decisions and her drive for life following the events that happened to her and her young family. To say she is a strong and inspirational women would be a disservice to Terri.  So many things can happen to us in life and the important fact that we can control is how we react to them and Terri talks about how she reacted to her 20 month old daughters Cancer diagnosis, losing her home and transitioning into being a single parent. In a year that has had so many of us wondering what next, Terri has qualified as a PT and launched The Positive Movement Project which has already started supporting so many with their Mental-Wellbeing at such a crucial time, and the project is only going to get bigger and better as restrictions lift and its true effects can start reaching people.  We talk through running, how to support your own mental-wellbeing and much much more. It's honestly one of my favourite conversations so far!!  If you want to follow Terri's and The Positive Movement Project's journey you can find them at the below links:  https://www.instagram.com/fierceintraining_terript/ https://www.instagram.com/thepositivemovementproject/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePositiveMovementProject As always you can reach me at the below socials, if you loved this episode which I think you will share the message, share on Facebook, Instagram, tag your friends etc and let's keep on spreading the Infinite Potential message.  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ https://www.facebook.com/willisfitnessPT/ 

#45 - Life is Beautiful with Terri from The Positive Movement Project

This week episode has been taken from a video I recorded for my Coaching Team.  I discuss all things concerning your Menstrual cycle and what to look for as a female interested in progressing your training/fitness.  If you have any questions or find the podcast useful please do share and spread the Infinite Potential message. 

#44 - Understanding your Menstrual Cycle

I loved this podcast!! It's such a privilege to be able to talk to people and record the conversation. Hayley and I went through a training programme together a few years ago and learnt a lot from it as coaches and have taken that forwards into our coaching.  Hayley has developed a coaching philosophy that is so similar to mine and its based on  building a strong foundation of knowledge, building towards lifestyle change, understanding relationships with food and focussing on enjoying your training.  We talk about the females face within training and also within our industry, about avoiding quick fixes and understanding but celebrating what your body can do.  WE also rounded off talking through Hayley's experience within motherhood having recently had her first baby. Hayley has been on a great journey with this and has taken her now found values into her coaching and the support of her team too.  If you want to see more of what Hayley is about, check out her awesome live workouts or reach out and discuss anything with her you can find her below:  https://www.instagram.com/mrs_chatterton/ https://www.crewfitnessuk.com

#43 - Hayley Chatterton talks all things Female Training and Motherhood

Welcome back to the Infinite Potential Podcast.  This is a shorter solo show on a topic I found myself discussing a few times this week with numerous people.  I think it all boils down to self talk and surrounding yourself with the right type of input from people. Let people bring you up, test you, challenge you and motivate you and make sure when you are comparing your doing against your best efforts - that really Is my take away from this episode.  If you want to continue the conversation or share across socials here is where you can find me:  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ https://www.facebook.com/willisfitnessPT/ 

#42 - Inspiration and Comparison

Wow! Where do I start? Well I am going to start with if you enjoyed listening to this podcast, felt motivated, took something away from it and just stopped and thought wow what incredible work Tom's Trust as a Charity are doing, below is the link to the Just Giving Page to support Ben's incredible effort.  https://justgiving.com/campaign/31stars?fbclid=IwAR3V1U287H-Pi_OYvhT-vZ_03RVEDrAKanQpbArhgGAWdvj3KPrE9AzntAk You find out more about Tom's Trust at the below link too  https://www.facebook.com/TomsTrustPsychology/ I have known Ben for a few years now and he is someone who undoubtedly gives 110% into everything he does, and he certainly does a lot! We started this podcast talking about his latest challenge, 31 Marathons in 31 days through December 2020. What a way to finish the year, a year that has been challenging for all. Completing 31 Marathons in 31 days in this podcast Ben discusses the mindset, the prep, the Nutriton, how the event became something much much bigger than he could have ever imagined, pain, suffering, the weather and much more. I can't wait for you to hear all about it!!  We also discussed some of Ben's previous challenges, how he got into running, what he thinks is next for him and we finished with some incredibly wise words and words that I think will inspire everyone who listens to this podcast.  Share this podcast far and wide, on Instagram and Facebook because this is story that needs to heard and a Charity that will benefit hugely from all the support it can receive. If you want to reach out to Ben or myself our socials are below:  https://www.instagram.com/bomber26.2/ https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ 

#41 - 31 Marathons in 31 Days, All it Takes is a Decision with Ben Blowes

Short solo show based on calorie tracking, understanding how it works as a tool for performance and fat loss depending on your goals and then tips as to how to actually use it.  From tips as simple as track as close to eating the food as you can in order to stay as accurate as possible and reduce any forgetfulness to how to track pre set meals/meals out.  Tracking calories is one of many tools you can utilise to reach your health and fitness goals and using it well will not only save time but will also improve consistency and accuracy. 

#40 - 5 Tips for Tracking Calories and Understanding the Tool

I've been really keen to record this podcast because I think it has some really key take away points for so many people.  Draw a line under Christmas as a period where you needed to destress where possible and just reduce the input in your life. We all needed a reduction in pace.  From there we need to reflect on how we are currently feeling as to setting goals or targets or creating a road map for 2021.  My key point on this would be only set goals if you feel in the right place to do so, as for the goals you set make sure they are 100% in your control! That is the key atm, take control of where you want to go and what you want to do.  If you want to share the story or continue this chat even further reach out below:  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ https://www.facebook.com/willisfitnessPT/

#39 - Christmas Guilt and How to Approach January

Wow what an episode. Its very raw, very open and hopefully very insightful.  Both Annie and I have leaned on each other for support throughout 2020 and the difficulties it brought both personally and professionally. Both struggling at times mentally and struggling to know exactly how to be there in the right ways for our teams.  Annie has been on one hell of a journey this year and I am so proud that she shared some of her experiences with her Life Coach on this Podcast. A point in the podcast I think you should all listen carefully too.  I want to thank Annie for sharing so much and for being the most incredible guest having appeared on 3 episodes now.  We round off by discussing her injury and how balance and stress management are incredibly important going into 2021.  You can find Annie below:  https://www.instagram.com/annie_ensofit/] Please feel free to share and spread the message of this incredibly open conversation that covers so many topics.  https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ https://www.facebook.com/willisfitnessPT/ 

#38- Reflecting on 2020 with Annie Nunn

So the first guest of Series 2 is here, I am so excited to bring you this podcast with Ben Hutton. Ben is someone who I admire, especially his work ethic, ethos and discipline. Discipline is something Ben is super passionate about and we discuss it at length throughout this podcast.  Some of you may know of Ben through his restaurant businesses Ben's and Queen's in Bury St Edmunds and others of you may know him through his work as a PT. Ben discusses marrying the two careers together and how he uses that to support his clients.  We discuss how his traits and ethos lead to him recieving an incredible award, especially this year but also how those same traits can be found within you and how to apply them to your fitness journey.  If you want to find Ben and have a further chat with him the best place to head is instagram which is linked below:  https://www.instagram.com/thefittfoodie/ To carry on the chat with me you can find me below: https://www.instagram.com/bethwillis_pt/ https://www.facebook.com/willisfitnessPT/ 

#37 - Hard Work, Discipline & Consistency with Ben Hutton

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