The physical pillar

What happens when two ordinary blokes stop pretending they’re “fine” and finally start talking about health, exhaustion, fatherhood, movement, and what it really means to take care of yourself?

In this deeply honest and surprisingly funny conversation, Prakash sits down with Chirag (“Chiggsey”) to talk about physical health — not from the perspective of elite athletes or wellness gurus, but as two everyday men navigating work, family, ageing, identity, and the quiet wake-up calls life gives us.

Together, they unpack their personal journeys from burnout, weight gain, pain, and disconnection… to rediscovering movement, community, discipline, and purpose. From early-morning workouts and HYROX races to the emotional power of hearing your child cheer you on, this episode explores how physical health is never just physical.

It’s about showing up. For yourself. For your family. For your future.

There’s laughter, honesty, nostalgia, and a lot of real talk about the small changes that can completely shift your life — whether that’s walking more, sleeping better, finding your people, or simply taking the first step.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about momentum.

And maybe, just maybe, hearing this conversation will be the reason someone decides to begin.

“Movement is free. Start there.”

Here are some links that may help you start your journey:

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

WFC Man ON!: https://www.watfordfccsetrust.com/project/man-on/

WFC Shape Up: https://www.watfordfccsetrust.com/project/shape-up/

Manalive: https://manalive.co.uk

Coach to 5K: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/couch-to-5k-running-plan/

This conversation with Dr Anand Ramakrishnan (Consultant Psychiatrist) is about men's mental health.

We touch upon stress, anxiety and depression, including tips on how to self-regulate and where to get help.

This is focused on wellness and growth.

Trigger warning: the topic of suicide is part of the conversation, the time stamps are around 15:10 - 16:10 & 54:16 - 56: 50

Here are some links that may be useful: NHS Talking Therapies - https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/talking-therapies/ Samaritans- https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Episode 1 - Financial Health

This episodes special guest is Martin Potter, Managing Director of Potter Financial Partners Ltd,

Martin is an expert in his field, he speak in plain English and cuts out the jargon, which I'm grateful for.

As the basics about money and financial health were not and are still not part of schooling, it can be difficult and sometimes impossible to understand what good financial health looks and feels like. This can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety, plus whatever comes with it.

Martin and I chat about how and where to get help and understand what a healthy relationship with money is like.

I hope you enjoy the chat and if there is anything you want to hear about, please reach out.

For more information about Martin, you can find him on:

https://www.potterfp.co.uk/

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