Ep. 18 - Introspection, Insecurities and Building Freedom in Relationships w/ Paul Carter

This week we interview Paul Carter, an author, father, self-proclaimed “life enthusiast”, and strength/hypertrophy coach.  In this episode, we discuss everything under the sun! Paul shares valuable relationship advice discusses the psychology behind why people lift provides insight on his writing process and of course training and supplements.   “The first place that you start healing in your life is yourself … until you heal yourself and come to terms with those demons, you will screw up every relationship that you encounter that rubs against those pain points” – Paul Carter Timestamps: 09:24 Using fitness to overcompensate for insecurities 13:00 Dealing with childhood pains (inside Paul Carter’s therapy sessions) 18:15 Relationship Advice: Giving people the freedom to be what they want in life 27:30 The social media addiction 41:00 Paul and Akash talk about their writing process 1:04:33 Paul Carter talks training 1:30:00 Learning to be introspective in a relationship 1:42:45 Supplements, supplements, supplements 2:00:00 How to reduce native life stress Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:      Apple Podcasts   Stitcher   iHeart Radio      For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you!      If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.     Resources:   Take the Transformation Quiz   Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life Follow RNT Fitness:      Website   Facebook   Instagram   YouTube   Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook   Instagram    LinkedIn