The Modern Mind

In this episode, we have four lessons from the military, taken from four separate guests that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we listen to Ben Williams, former Royal Marine Commando, discuss the transferrable skills he believes the military gives people and how it has helped him progress in the civilian world. Episode #19Then, we hear Mike Chadwick, former Paratrooper, discuss where he thinks people go wrong when training for the military and how he implemented new strategies for troops to be more successful and ready for anything! Episode #36Paul Minter, former Household Cavalry Regiment, explains how multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq shaped who he is today and how those lessons helped him in running 5000 miles around the UK. Episode #45Finally, we hear from Ross Austen, former corporal in the 24 Commando Engineer Regiment, who discusses his career ending injury after triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan, and how after undergoing an extremely long recovery process he refocused on becoming an adaptive athlete. Episode #18Expect to understand more about the harsh nature of being a soldier. Expect to think differently about adversity. Expect to learn more about resilience. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrBen’s Instagram: @ben_williams_cmMike’s Instagram: @coachmikechadwickPaul’s Instagram: @paulminter_uk_runRoss’ Instagram: @rausten59-Sponsors: Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.com/ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ben Haldon, Online Personal Trainer and co-founder of the mycoach app. Ben shares his experience of getting into the fitness industry, going through cognitive behavioural therapy, finding a lump on his testicles and much more…Fergus and Ben also discuss his current training to break the world record for the longest ever farmers carry! Listen to find out more about it and more importantly WHY he is undertaking such a challenge. Expect to reconsider your WHY.Expect to learn more about world record training.Expect to better understand your ego.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrBen's Instagram: mycoachbenji-Sponsors: MyProtein - "FERGUS" for % offhttps://prf.hn/l/3YMkgBY ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus

In this episode, we have four lessons from The Special Forces, taken from four separate guests that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2Then, we hear Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, discuss his misfire incident during selection, leading to him releasing the self made pressure and focusing on the moving average. Episode #37Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, shares his experience of the gruelling selection process and how he recommends people to break things down into smaller chunks, rather than focusing on the end result. Episode #22Finally, we hear from Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, who discusses his career ending injury and how he refocused onto the next chapter of his life in the private security world. Episode #16Expect to learn what it takes to be in the Special Forces. Expect to think differently about pressure.Expect to change how you go about achieving your goals. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrGaz’s Instagram: @duratus_gazSimon’s Instagram: @the.natural.edgeLindsay’s Instagram: @thelindsaybruceDean’s Instagram: @deanstott-Sponsors: MyProtein - "FERGUS" for % offhttps://prf.hn/l/3YMkgBY ManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.comWHOOP - get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/fergus

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Alex Staniforth: adventurer and motivational speaker. Alex shares his experience of being bullied at school, nearly dying on Mount Everest twice, dealing with bulimia and how he turned his victim mindset into a growth mindset. Alex is now a competitive ultra-runner, alongside being the founder of the mental health charity: Mind Over Mountains. Expect to realise the dangers of high altitude climbing. Expect to better understand bulimia as an illness. Expect to change your perspective of negative situations. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrAlex's Instagram: @alexstaniforth_Mind Over Mountains: @mindomountains-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus explores the questions put to him by his social media audience, and places them within his own context and perspective. The discussion focuses on Fergus's experience with therapy, his favourite literature, his current and future training goals and most importantly, his favourite slice of pizza, and much more...Expect to reconsider your priorities.Expect to learn more about Fergus's current focus points.Expect to better understand the interests of The Modern Mind community.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLrFergus's Instagram: @ferguscrawley-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comVivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with FC40https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Sam Cornforth: the funniest man in fitness.Sam is a trained actor, high-level Crossfit Athlete, content creator/comedian, and self-proclaimed man child.We explore Sam's background, how his passion for making people smile has always come first, his move to London to become an actor, how he found Crossfit, his transition into self-employment, and the personal challenges along the way...(And much more...)Expect to reflect on YOUR passions.Expect to better understand the reality of a career in acting.Expect to hear from Sam in a way you haven't before.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr  Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samcforth-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comVivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with FC40.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Hazel Wallace: the founder of The Food Medic, a medical doctor, registered associate nutritionist and personal trainer.Hazel sadly lost her father at a young age, and has since done all she can to have an impact on our understanding of health and well-being. As the founder of The Food Medic blog, Hazel has had a positive influence on thousands of lives worldwide.Alongside this, Hazel is a medical doctor, and the author of three best-selling books - all of which we explore today.Expect to reflect on YOUR health and wellbeing.Expect to better understand the demands of the NHS.Expect to reconsider success.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr  Hazel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodmedicHazel's Website: https://www.thefoodmedic.co.uk -Sponsors:WHOOP - get your first month free!join.whoop.com/fergusVivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Suhit Amin: 22 year-old award winning entrepreneur, teenage cancer-survivor, and founder of Saulderson MediaSuhit grew up with ambitions of becoming a doctor, but a cancer diagnosis shifted his perspective on what he wanted from life. Amidst his treatment Suhit started Saulderson Media, an influencer marketing agency that has since grown to £2.5million turnover. This is a fascinating insight into the mind of a highly driven, highly successful, and highly self-aware young entrepreneur, who shares with us his journey so far...Expect to reflect on your mortality.Expect to ask yourself what drives you?Expect to reconsider materialism.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr  Suhit's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suhitamin-Sponsors:Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with  FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Kris King, ultra-endurance, and race director for some of the world's toughest footraces.Kris shares his background, how he reflects on growing up without a father, what drew him to ultra-endurance events, and the lessons learnt along the way. Kris is the Race Director for Beyond The Ultimate, and the infamous Spine Race, alongside being a highly competent athlete and coach himself.Expect to reflect on exercise as 'therapy'.Expect to better understand the demands of extreme environments.Expect to analyse your reason why.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr  Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris_kingy/Beyond The Ultimate: https://bit.ly/3LPEcWB -Sponsors:Vivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with  FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Jonathan Pain, to debrief the psychological demands of his most recent event: 250km across the Arctic Circle...Expect to learn more about Jonny.Expect to better understand the fear of being in an extreme environment.Expect to analyse your self doubt.Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr  Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanpain/-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comVivobarefoot - get 10% off with FERGUSVIVOhttps://www.vivobarefoot.comManCave - get 40% off with  FERGUS40.https://mancaveinc.com