GHP #37 - Working with Darren Till, Healthy Body Positivity, & Losing Weight the Safe Way with Gethin Ellis!

Episode 37 is with Gethin Ellis, Founder of Gethin Ellis Coaching & Nutrition!

Gethin is a chef based in Wales who left the apron behind to pursue his passion as a Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. In a matter of years, he has completely transitioned his career to work with high profile athletes at the top of their game. With clients like Darren Till and Robert Duran Jr., Gethin is making a name for himself in the fitness space and is only getting bigger.

So we sit down for a chat to hear about his journey. He explains how he successfully pivoted his career into the fitness industry, the pros and cons of various diets in the news, and the dangers of the supplement industry. We also discuss the harmful effects of social media on body positivity and mental health.

This was a really informative episode, so much so that Gethin secures one of us as a client during the actual conversation! If you’re looking to understand how to become the best version of yourself, then click play.

Timestamps
4:15 - Journey from Chef to Nutritionist to Personal Trainer
9:45 - Approaching and Securing a Client
13:00 - Weight Cutting in Sports
18:00 - Competition and negativity in the Fitness space
20:35 - Should Gyms stay closed or re-open?
27:30 - Coaches need coaches too
33:00 - Diets: Keto, Intermittent Fasting, and Vegans
38:16 - Dangers of the Supplement Industry
42:05 - Social Media & Body Positivity
55:00 - Lightning Round