GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are changing the weight loss landscape. Appetite drops, food noise quiets, and for many people, the scale finally starts moving.

In this episode, Paul Bassett shares a practical, front-line perspective on what happens when clients start using GLP-1 medications. Not from a medical standpoint, but from the reality of coaching people who are on them, considering them, or coming off them.

This episode explores where GLP-1 can create opportunity, where it falls short, and why strength training, habits, and culture still determine whether the results last. It’s a grounded discussion about momentum, muscle mass, rebound risk, and what real ownership of your health looks like. 

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What GLP-1 drugs actually change in day-to-day life

• Why reduced appetite doesn’t automatically mean better health

• The muscle loss risk and why strength training matters

• The rebound problem when coming off medication

• Why weight loss and body transformation are not the same

• How to use GLP-1 as a tool rather than a dependency

• The simple habits that still drive long-term results

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Who This Episode Is For:

• Anyone considering Ozempic, Mounjaro, or other GLP-1 drugs

• Clients currently using GLP-1 and unsure what to focus on

• People frustrated by repeated fat loss cycles

• Busy adults wanting sustainable results

• Anyone who wants clarity without judgement

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About the Show

Beast of Burden is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Bassett, founder of Hounds of Health in Wandsworth, London. The show focuses on strength, fitness, mindset, and accountability for people who want sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.

Each episode is grounded in real coaching experience, not trends or hype.

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Connect & Learn More

To learn more about coaching with Hounds of Health or to talk through your goals:

Website: https://www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndsofhealth

Enquiries: info@houndsofhealth.co.uk

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, many people are starting to ask what it means for fitness, personal training, and getting results.

In this episode, Paul Bassett explores the role AI can play in health and fitness, where it genuinely helps, and where it falls short. Drawing on real coaching experience and running a physical fitness business, Paul explains why information alone is rarely the problem, and why clarity, accountability, and human connection still matter.

This episode looks at AI as a tool, not a solution, and why progress ultimately comes down to action, trust, and doing the work in the real world, not just generating plans on a screen. 

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How AI is changing the fitness landscape

• Where AI can be genuinely useful for training and nutrition

• The limits of AI-generated programmes

• Why information doesn’t automatically create action

• The role of trust, feedback, and human coaching

• Why community and accountability matter more than ever

• What personal training offers that technology can’t replace

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Who This Episode Is For:

• Anyone using AI to plan workouts or nutrition

• People overwhelmed by fitness information

• Busy adults looking for clarity, not complexity

• Those unsure whether tech can replace coaching

• Anyone curious about the future of fitness

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About the Show

Beast of Burden is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Bassett, founder of Hounds of Health in Wandsworth, London. The show focuses on strength, fitness, mindset, and accountability for people who want sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.

Each episode is grounded in real coaching experience, not trends or hype.

⸻

Connect & Learn More

To learn more about coaching with Hounds of Health or to talk through your goals:

Website: https://www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndsofhealth

Enquiries: info@houndsofhealth.co.uk

Many people don’t fail because they lack motivation, knowledge, or support. They fail because, deep down, they don’t believe the result will actually happen for them.

In this episode, Paul Bassett explores the fear that sits underneath hesitation, overthinking, and half-commitment. Drawing on real conversations with clients and years of coaching experience, Paul explains why people struggle to trust themselves, even when they can clearly see others succeeding around them.

This episode looks at how systems, realistic timelines, and accountability remove uncertainty, reduce fear, and make progress feel achievable. It’s a practical conversation about belief, commitment, and why confidence comes after action, not before.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why fear of failure quietly drives inaction

• How lack of self-trust keeps people stuck in familiar routines

• Why research and “thinking about it” feel safe but stall progress

• How systems and timelines reduce emotional pressure

• The difference between knowing something works and believing it will work for you

• Why commitment feels risky, but staying where you are has a cost

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Who This Episode Is For:

• People who know what to do but struggle to commit

• Anyone stuck in cycles of hesitation and restart

• Busy adults afraid of putting hope and effort on the line

• Those who doubt themselves despite seeing others succeed

• Anyone wanting clarity on what’s really holding them back

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About the Show

Beast of Burden is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Bassett, founder of Hounds of Health in Wandsworth, London. The show focuses on strength, fitness, mindset, and accountability for people who want sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.

Each episode is grounded in practical coaching experience, not trends or hype.

⸻

Connect & Learn More

To learn more about coaching with Hounds of Health or to talk through your next steps:

Website: https://www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndsofhealth

Enquiries: info@houndsofhealth.co.uk