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#351 Ben Mudge - Cystic Fibrosis, Fitness and Warhammer

Apr 1, 2025
56:02

Ben Mudge is a friend and a treasure. 


Ben shares his story of growing up with cystic fibrosis, his fears around the potential progression of the disease, and how devoting his life to his fitness and health has helped improve his quality of life. 


Ben shares:

-How cystic fibrosis works

-The catalysts for his changed outlook and effort

-Why he feels “Imperfect actions beats perfect words every time”

-Why he focuses on love of the process

-Why peace and space are important

-Details about his love of Warhammer and other things “nerd culture”

-How to prioritize time for fitness and leisure passions

-And much more.


00:16 Meet Ben: Fitness Without Limits

01:32 Living with Cystic Fibrosis

06:32 The Turning Point: Hospitalization and Recovery

15:09 Prioritizing Health and Lifestyle Changes

28:30 Mental Health and Fitness

31:36 Shooting the Book in a Day

31:47 The Importance of a Friendly Image

32:17 Deliberate Social Media Choices

35:56 Balancing Fitness and Gaming

42:29 The Joy of Warhammer

44:24 Embracing Your True Self

51:25 The Challenge of Modern Convenience

54:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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