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The Fitness and Finance Podcast
Jovin and Serene are a married couple who work in and around...fitness and finance. Jovin a former financial advisor, primarily focusses on property investing, and Serene is a nutritionist with a background in bodybuilding and powerlifting at a high level - now helping people improve their relationship with food. Together, Jovin and Serene will try to help identify all the BS in both industries, supported with plenty of personal anecdotes and examples of what not to do!
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 27 - Coaches & Mentors in Fitness & Finance
How important is it to seek professional advice in a fitness or financial sense?How valuable is it to invest in a health coach or a financial advisor? Have you ever done it and regretted it or maybe it’s something you’re co...
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Episode 27
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38:14
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Episode 26 - Our Experience of Early Pregnancy
In this episode, we talk about pregnancy symptoms and the impact they have had on eating habits and food choices during these early weeks. We discuss the role exercise plays and what that currently looks like. We also delve into the topic of bo...
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Episode 26
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30:26
Episode 25 - We Are Pregnant!!!
After 6 years of trying, we are SO happy to bring you a podcast episode to announce that we are finally pregnant! We bring you up to date from the last unsuccessful attempt, covering a cancelled cycle, a missing period, a surrogacy offer and a ...
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Episode 25
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45:43
Episode 24 - The Comparison Trap
In this episode, we discuss the idea of getting stuck in cycles of comparing ourselves to others and how we have experienced that in our lives. We also touch on the role that social media plays, the knock-on effects and how we personally break ...
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Episode 24
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34:43
Episode 23 - Cold Water Therapy, Rugby Rants & Birthday Blues
Welcome to episode 23!In this episode, we talk about lots of random things, perhaps not so directly linked to fitness and finance as other episodes! We discuss the trend that is cold water therapy and Jovin reflects on thei...
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Episode 23
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42:30
Episode 22 - January Feels - Our Hopes & Worries For 2023
Happy 2023!In this episode we touch on some common Januray "issues" and discuss our hopes and worries for the year ahead, as far as personal and business endeavours are concerned.We update on the home renos and reflect on the Ch...
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Episode 22
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47:36
Episode 21 - Our Second Embryo Transfer
In this episode, Jovin & Serene talk about their second embryo transfer and the outcome. They highlight the differences that they experienced between an NHS & private procedure.If you are going through IVF or know somebody that ...
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Episode 21
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31:21
Episode 20 - Coping with Illness & The Downside of Fixing Your Mortgage
In this episode, Serene shares her experience of the awful flu that's going round whilst Jovin plays the worlds smallest violin. They both discuss what type of patient they are when illness strikes and what they do to strengthen their immune sy...
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Episode 20
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37:24
Episode 19 - Sleep Habits & Why Financial Education Matters!
This week we discuss why good sleep is vital and reflect on how frustrating poor sleep can be! We also question how helpful sleep hygiene tips are if you're stressed or just not a good sleeper!Jovin also talks about the importance of fi...
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Episode 19
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41:21
Episode 18 - ICSI/IMSI, Egg Collection & Everything That Followed
In this episode, we talk through the process of our second round of IVF in London. We share what the experience like was for us from the first consultation appointment through egg collection and the doctors advice that followed. The thing...
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Episode 18
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45:50
Episode 17 - Not So SMART Goals & Self-Development
In this episode, we chat about the importance of goals whilst reflecting on our own personal goals, in fitness and finance. We also talk about the popularity of self-development books but wonder whether it's become less about actually developin...
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Episode 17
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39:09
Episode 16 - Property Projects, Interior Design & Celebrating 7 Years Married!
We’re back (quicker than you expected) with a non-IVF related podcast 🎙 In this podcast, Jovin discusses his thoughts on his next property project, shares some pointers of what to expect with buying commercial vs residential propert...
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Episode 16
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37:21
Episode 15 - IVF Round 2...Here we go again!
*TRIGGER WARNING*: IVFThis is a short intro into what will be our second round of IVF!We reveal what the process will look like in a private clinic, how we made our final decison, discuss new test results and the changes that ha...
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Episode 15
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28:08
Episode 14 - How to accelerate your fitness results & the hidden costs of building a house!
Welcome to episode 14, where we discuss fitness & finance in that order 😜 with a very brief IVF update.In the first half, I talk to all those people who are struggling with seeing & feeling results right now and give 3 top tips ...
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Episode 14
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53:43
Episode 13 - IVF Journey Continued!
*TRIGGER WARNING: IVF*In this episode, we talk about our experience of the procedures involved in IVF... the egg and sperm retrieval, the embryo transfer and then of course the dreaded two week wait.We talk about the emotional i...
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Episode 13
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48:22
Episode 12 - Eating, Exercising & Fertility
This is a follow-up episode to share how we are adjusting nutrition & exercise to try and increase our chances of conception in the lead up to, and throughout the IVF process. It's all starting to feel very real with hormone injections sche...
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Episode 12
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37:00
Episode 11 - Our IVF Journey Begins!
Join us for a discussion as we prepare for our first round of IVF!We talk about our reasons for opening up about it, what the process has been like up until now (with several rounds of assisted ovulation already behind us) and ref...
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Episode 11
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41:30
Episode 10 - Refurb Problems Borrowing Money and Why We Love F*cking Up
We take many tangents in this episode as we discuss the issues surrounding borrowing money - both procedural and ethical - the legalities of finding investors, and ponder why people feel icky talking about money? Is it a British thing?…
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Episode 10
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1:04:25
Episode 9 - Hard Work Vs Talent & Inflation Explained
Join us as we delve into the big debate of talent versus hard work (and how genetics & luck play a role) for success - and the potentially bigger debate of choosing bathroom wall panels or tiles! Just joking.Time points as fol...
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Episode 9
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1:05:38
Episode 8 - Experts, Egos and Critical Thinking
This week we have a big rant about experts and the problems with just accepting information that is presented to you. Jovin apologises for getting on his high horse but sometimes you just have to get it off your chest!7:10 “Experts”...
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Episode 8
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57:48
Episode 7 - Body Image and Avoiding Weight Loss Fads
Join us as we delve into a discussion on body image - how negative body image affects us personally, and how we manage it. We also talk about the Instagram echo chamber, the importance of our circle, and reflect on the idea of "toxic positivity...
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Episode 7
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55:18
Episode 6 - Psychology, Snowflakes and Business Loans
After a 2 week break we have a little moan about Cornish diesel shortages and then discuss our business loan, Serene's psychology degree, snowflakes/keyboard warriors, give a bit more detail about bridging loans, and dig into why it can be hard...
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Episode 6
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45:27
Episode 5 - Property Stress and Scammers
This episode we talk about the issues we are having on our current property project, and both of us go on rants about the BS and fake gurus in both of our industries.2:53 - Potential property pitfalls24:43 - BS property "gurus"
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Episode 5
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52:17
Episode 4 - Serene's Bodybuilding Background
Serene talks about her journey with bodybuilding and gives an insight into what life was like as a competitor (and a bit about what it's like living with a competitor) - the journey from beginner to finishing in the top 3 in Britain.Serene ...
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Episode 4
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44:40
Episode 3 - New Home, Failed Businesses and Panic Attacks
In this episode, Jovin talks waaaay too much and we cover:Our new homeMortgages, banks and money stressOur first business and how it failed, costing us £60kJovin shares his experiences with panic attacksNext time, more about...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:25