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Jamie Alderton's fitness journey
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10:45 - 17:21 (06:35)

Jamie Alderton discusses his journey from being a soldier to a fitness competitor and the challenges he faced along the way.

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Former soldier Jamie discovered a new sense of identity and purpose through bodybuilding competitions after struggling to adjust to civilian life.
10:45 - 12:03 (01:18)
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Bodybuilding
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Former soldier Jamie discovered a new sense of identity and purpose through bodybuilding competitions after struggling to adjust to civilian life. He found structure and routine, similar to his experience in the military, and began pushing his body to new limits.

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Jamie Alderton's fitness journey
Episode
#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
An athlete talks about the challenges of body image as she struggled with gaining 50 pounds after her daughter's birth, which leads to her having a blurred self-image and anxiety when facing photo shoots.
12:03 - 14:18 (02:14)
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Body Image
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An athlete talks about the challenges of body image as she struggled with gaining 50 pounds after her daughter's birth, which leads to her having a blurred self-image and anxiety when facing photo shoots.

Chapter
Jamie Alderton's fitness journey
Episode
#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
When we can't have something, we crave it even more.
14:18 - 16:52 (02:33)
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Psychology
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When we can't have something, we crave it even more. This is especially true for athletes who compete and need to restrict their diets to achieve a certain physique.

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Jamie Alderton's fitness journey
Episode
#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The link between mental health and physical performance is discussed, with personal anecdotes highlighting the impact of mental wellbeing on athletic ability.
16:52 - 17:21 (00:28)
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Mental Health
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The link between mental health and physical performance is discussed, with personal anecdotes highlighting the impact of mental wellbeing on athletic ability.

Chapter
Jamie Alderton's fitness journey
Episode
#208 - Jamie Alderton - Life Beyond Being Shredded
Podcast
Modern Wisdom