There’s the moment everything changes…

and then there’s everything that comes after.

This conversation lives in the after.

When the messages slow down.

When people stop asking how you are.

When you’re left alone with a body that feels different, a mind that’s trying to catch up, and a life that doesn’t quite look like it used to.

We talk about what that actually feels like — not the polished version.

Losing a limb is one thing.

Rebuilding yourself afterwards is another.

– Who are you when your identity was built on your body?

– How do you trust that body again when it’s been through trauma?

– What does strength even look like now?

– And where does faith sit when you didn’t choose any of this?

Simon shares it as it is.

Before. After. And everything in between.

The vulnerability.

The dark thoughts.

The rebuilding.

The small wins that no one sees.

The moments faith had to step in when nothing else made sense.

No script. No pretending it’s all positive.

Just real life, real pressure, and what it takes to keep moving forward anyway.

This one ran for two hours… and that was necessary.

Listen how you need to —

pause it, come back to it, skip parts, replay others.

Take what lands and leave what doesn’t for now.

If you’ve ever felt like life pulled the rug from under you…

If you’ve had to rebuild quietly while the world carried on…

If you’re trying to find your footing again — in your body, your mind, or your faith…

This one will land.

And if something resonates, or you’ve got questions — ask them.

Simon genuinely wants to reach the people who need this, and your voice might be part of that

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Fear Free. Faith First. Food & Fitness.

This episode is about who we are, where Directional Health came from, and why we chose the Four Foundations as the base for everything we do.

We talk about the frustrations we’ve both experienced with the health industry, why so many people feel confused or overwhelmed, and how fear has become such a dominant voice in health advice.

From that, we introduce the foundation we keep coming back to:

Fear Free. Faith First. Food. Fitness.

A simple framework to bring clarity back to health and focus on what actually matters.

We interview Mimi McCord the Chairman, Trustee & Director for HCUK, Heartburn Cancer UK - We discuss the charities mission, raising awareness for anyone suffering with longterm Heartburn problems, the importance of not waiting and get this checked, as this can lead to Oesophageal Cancer.

Mimi and her team have been working extremely hard to raise awareness, especially those who are self medicating.

We discuss their Mobile Diagnosis Unit, and how the Cytosponge is such a fantastic medical test for those suffering with symptoms, it's also a non evasive method.

We dive into Health and Exercise and especially the importance of good Nutrition.

Enjoy!

Insightful and educational podcast from Dr Laurens Maas:

The Maas Clinic ethos consider's your mind, body, spirit and also take lifestyle and environmental factors into account. Their ethos is not to simply treat the issues you are having or symptoms you are suffering, but to also uncover and treat the underlying causes.

Some really great takeaways, with daily wellbeing habits, nutritional content, and dives how the clinic operates to support total wellbeing.

Frankie from the Detox Kitchen

About lifetime changes that are easy, sustainable, and enjoyable but most importantly heal you on the inside to reflect it on the outside! No more fad diets or expensive ‘weight loss products’ just whole healing foods, targeted supplementation and scientifically proven methods to ensure you are happy with how your body feels (both inside and out) forever.

We discuss eating on a budget, Gut health and Fasting, some great takeaways too.

The Wellbeing Coaches brings you Episode 3.

Luke McCabe

bio-hacker, health, performance and longevity coach, ex-international rugby player, ex-bodybuilder and an ultra-marathon athlete.

We discuss Health Fitness and Wellbeing topics, including fitness technology, Gut Health, Fasting, and event training.

Gareth has over 23 years of experience in the health, fitness and wellbeing industries.

He has worked as an exercise physiologist for BUPA, a wellbeing consultant to Sussex Police.

He has a sport science degree & a post grad in biomechanics, along with many fitness industry qualifications. This episode is an introduction and chat about the industry, with some great advice to take away.

Menopause is so much more than a hot flush, the effects of the hormonal changes are wide-ranging; they can be psychological as well as physical, Interview with Dr Katie Armstrong to help guide you with this helpful podcast.