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Push Pull Health
With a temper as short as her legs, Fiona joins Ben every week to forcefully "Push Your Health From The Pulls Of Life."
Expect Foul-mouthed narcissistic ramblings on fitness, nutrition, film, and life's daily rot.
This weekly audio & video expansion on the world-famous 'The Daily (ish) Rot' email and video ramblings also includes:
Usefully Useless Fitness and Diet Advice.
Half-arsed film reviews.
The exploitation of children.
True Crime recommendations.
Nutritious leprechaun-inspired recipes (short and to the point)
Narcissistic wisdom.
WHO THE FU*K ARE WE?
Howdy...
I'm Ben, the only 'health' coach (not a life coach) who allows you to embrace your Rotten attitude towards exercise and nutrition!
Empowering You to give the middle finger to your yo-yo diet and half-arsed exercise routine in JUST 30 Days!
Are you sick of yo-yo-ing from one restrictive diet and hideous exercise plan to the next, begging for it to end so you can slip back into old habits, only to start the same rotten cycle again?
And again.
Episodes
48 episodes
The SAFEST exercise for people over 60 is not what you think
Why does your body start falling apart after 50, and is there actually anything you can do about it? Why is walking not enough? And why was a 49-year-old man cast as a care home resident in 1985 with nothing more than a ...
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Nobody Cares As Much As You Think They Do
Part Two: Cognitive Biases & The Truman ShowWhy do you think everyone's watching you at the gym when they're really not? Why can't you quit that six-week transformation program even though it never sticks?
From Surplus To Speedos: Bodybuilding Stage Prep For Dummies
Want a no‑nonsense roadmap from off‑season to stage day? We walk through a practical 15‑week bodybuilding prep, showing you how to set calories, train hard without burning out, and use carb timing and refeeds for performance instead of excuses....
The Cognitive Biases Keeping You Stuck
Mild discomfort is the sneakiest trap. When life is “fine,” change feels unnecessary—until it isn’t. We pull back the curtain on the psychology that keeps people circling quick fixes: the region beta paradox, cognitive dissonance, a...
What Is Causing Male Body Dysmorphia?
What if the “ideal body” started as a philosophy lesson? We kick off with the Greek blueprint for symmetry and virtue, then fast-forward through Sandow’s stage poses, Steve Reeves’ natural benchmark, and the cinematic spark of Pumpi...
Trick R Treat: Fitness Myths That Refuse To Die
Start with the noise and jokes, stay for the clarity. We’re taking a scalpel to the health and fitness myths people keep running into —from GLP-1 panic to the 6 pm food curfew —and giving you the simple playbook that actually holds up. First up...
Are You A Liar Liar Around Your Diet?
Want fat loss that survives real life, not just a good week? We cut through the noise by separating unchanging principles from interchangeable methods, then show how to choose the method that fits your actual routine. We map the four types of d...
#30 | Is It Time To Cast Away Your Multivitamin?
Ever wonder if those multivitamins you're taking are actually doing anything? You're not alone. In this eye-opening exploration of micronutrients, we cut through the confusion and marketing hype to reveal what your body ...
#29 | The Usual Suspects: Is Sugar Addictive & Are Fats Making You Fat?
The war between fats and carbs has raged for decades, leaving confused consumers jumping from one diet extreme to another. In this evidence-based exploration, we finally put these "usual suspects" on trial and separate nutrition fact from ficti...
#28 | Protein: What's On The Menu?
Chapters 00:00 Introducing Protein: The Essential Macronutrient06:21 Debunking Common Protein Myths10:34 Why People Avoid High-Protein Foods16:30 Don't You Dare Aldi & Lidi!t19:09 ...
#27 | How Not to Die: The Best Diet for Optimal Health
What if everything you've been told about nutrition is wrong? Or at least, not entirely right? In this deep-dive episode, we tackle the mountain of misinformation surrounding nutrition and health, challenging popular myths that have become acce...
#26 | Menopause: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Episode Quotes:“If you're not doing anything already in terms of exercise, nutrition is a little bit skewed, quite sedentary, it's easy to say 'Oh, it's my hormones'.”“Life begins at 40, but getting to 50 can feel like a de...
#25 | In The Pursuit of Discipline
“Discipline Isn’t About Being Perfect—It’s About Having a Plan When You Can’t Be Arsed”This episode unpacks the real reason most people fail at consistency—and spoiler alert—it’s not because they’re lazy.Ben and Fiona tear ...
#24 | Defy Your Terrible Genetics to Achieve Limitless Energy
Think you’re stuck with the body your genes gave you? Doubt it. This episode dives into the myths about genetics, metabolism, and why you’re not broken—you’re just not doing what you think you are.We’re talking...
#23 | Why Becoming an Evidence-Based Nutritionist Feels Like Living on Mars
The first 10 minutes sound like we’re recording in a modly bean can, in a deep, dingy cave, underwater. The audio is absolute poop.Stick with it—after the 10-minute mark, it’s like Dorothy stepping into Oz.Great start ...
#22 | Is 2025 Starting to Feel Like Groundhog Day? (Part 2)
This episode's Narcissistic ramblings include:"You did two treadmill sessions in January, decided they were soul-destroying, and now you're done for the year.""People spend six months researching the best diet instead of ...
#21 | Is 2025 Already Feeling Like Groundhog Day?
We discuss why you won't stick to your new diet in February, why January is the worst time to start a new health routine, and whether labelling foods as points or syns is the answer. 🧐 How do "temporal landmarks" psychologically in...
#9 | The Shocking Truth About Your Aldi Shop!
Today's narcissistic ramblings include:Raspberries and Freezer Filming"Imagine if you're just trying to do your shop after a long day... and you've got someone in the way, putting a camera in the freezer so they can walk away fr...
#8 | You Only Hear From the Winners
Today's narcissistic ramblings include:"You only hear from the winners.""I just need to be told what I’m doing is the right thing.""Even if someone handed me the blueprint, I’m not sure I could do it.""Stop beating yourself ...
#20 | Is Starving Yourself for a Photo Worth it?
We had a cracking episode lined up about your Body image that was cut short by more technical miseries.|We'll return to give it a second bash, a new camera in tow - if the Irish cankle will allow it...Ben still managed to poop o...
#7 | How To Network Like A Pro (Speed Dating For Entrepreneurs)
Narcissistic ramblings: "Restriction is necessary, but it doesn't need to be extreme."Some form of restriction must exist, but it doesn't mean juice cleansing, counting sins, or going low-carb. Just do what's realistic and sust...
#19 | The Grinch That Saved Christmas With Mindfulness
C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S. Survival Guide – Rotten Attitude Edition 🏋️🤢🥗Not feeling the "most wonderful time of the year" vibes? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down a no-BS approach to surviving the holida...
#18 | Do You Need To Start Panicking About Diabetes?
Possible reasons as to why you're rather plump: You aren't dressing your food... 🤡You ignore your glucose spikes. 🤡You bring too many snacks into your panic room. 🤡We talk about all things diabetes and why 6 bedroom...