Episodes
Today I welcome Alex Rodriguez to the show who is an eating disorder recovery mentor and registered dietitian. Alex has his own lived experience struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating and poor body image based on male societal ideas of fitness and health. In today's episode we unpick his story, these ideals and why as men we struggle to talk about these issues and seek support.  Check out Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arod_dietitian/  Check out my guide,...
Published 05/19/23
Natalie Rose Allen is a Toronto-based Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in treating eating disorders and disordered eating. She works primarily with adolescents and adults using a biopsychosocial approach to address emotion regulation, disordered eating, chronic dieting, negative body image and self esteem, and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and orthorexia. Natalie also provides intuitive eating and emotion coaching to individuals worldwide. Natalie is...
Published 05/12/23
Today I'm speaking with Abby Langer from https://abbylangernutrition.com/. Abby creates great blogs and social media content debunking the diet and wellness culture myths that plague our social media feeds. Follow Abby here: https://www.instagram.com/langernutrition/  Check out her course: https://abbylangernutrition.com/course/  Book a free consultation with me here: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/lets-chat-about-you 
Published 05/05/23
Today I'm speaking with Shannon Beer (https://www.instagram.com/shannonbeer_/) about her great article: https://www.coachshannonbeer.com/blog/flexible-dieting-what-does-the-evidence-say  This is perfect to listen to if you're wondering why you struggle with macro tracking and flexible dieting and what you can do to improve your health beyond those means. If you're sick of tracking and want to escape the perpetual dieting cycle, book a free call with me here:...
Published 04/14/23
Today I'm speaking with the amazing Charlotte Markey (https://www.instagram.com/char_markey/) about body image, particularly for blokes. Check out Charlotte's work here: https://thebodyimagebookforgirls.com/ https://www.thebodyimagebookforboys.com/ Book a free consultation with me here: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/lets-chat-about-you 
Published 04/07/23
Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond The Mirror podcast (formerly Next Step Espresso). Today I'm joined by Calum Stronach, a Nutritionist & Eating Disorder Specialist. Calum has a history of ED, mental illness, and even a suicide attempt. He has also done a lot of physical pursuits (24 hours of burpees, rowing for 24 hours, ironman etc). We speak about pursuing physical challenges as a means of running from yourself versus a place of love. We also talk about contributing factors...
Published 03/24/23
Welcome to Beyond The Mirror.    Since its inception, this podcast has been a daily show. Revealing a short   Over the years of it running, my personal values have changed, my beliefs have changed, I've learned more knowledge, and the podcast has followed this journey through several certifications, many workshops and courses, and a ton of books and research papers.   I feel this is the mark of an evidence-based professional. One who can admit where they may have missed the...
Published 03/14/23
Through her writing, workshops, and private consultations, Oona supports families in raising kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. She runs Parenting Without Diet Culture, where she shares curated resources. As a Family Mentor at Equip, Oona works with parents and guardians whose child is in treatment for an eating disorder. Passionate about helping kids build confidence and self-efficacy, Oona developed Common Sense Camp, a program to help parents teach their kids...
Published 02/27/23
Today I'm speaking to Sammy Cooper from Marchon nutrition about diet culture, fat loss, relationships with food and how we can find the way through this messy middle.   Sammy is a certified nutritionist who simplifies the science to help athletes perform at their best while scooping out the diet culture bullsh*t and bridging the gap between body image and performance.   Follow her here: @sammys.scoop   Book a free call with me to discuss coaching:...
Published 02/20/23
Today I'm joined by Evelyn Tribole, co-founder of Intuitive Eating, an evidence-based eating framework that combines intuition, emotion and rational thought. We're going to discuss how you can overcome diet culture and return to being the intuitive eater you were born to be!
Published 02/10/23
Today I'm joined by Dr Eoin Everard, a chartered physiotherapist with a PhD in Biomechanics. He is the founder of the BackAware Belt, an innovative piece of equipment that gives users instant feedback on their back positions. He also runs www.everardpilates.com  In his spare time, he is an international runner who is the current Over 35s European Champion, a sub-4-minute miler and sub14 minutes for the 5k. We discuss running mechanics, running as you age, and ageing healthily! Check out...
Published 02/03/23
Today I'm joined by Charlie from CB Nutrition (https://www.instagram.com/cbnutrition_/) to discuss misinformation within podcasts and how to spot it! Book a free call with me to discuss how we can change your life with 1-2-1 coaching: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/lets-chat-about-you 
Published 01/13/23
Today I welcome on my friend and fellow coach, Chris McMahon to discuss how to build better health habits as a parent and of course we discuss the messy middle between intentional fat loss, diet culture and being fit for life. Book a call with me here to become your healthiest self in 2023: https://tidycal.com/jonny2/lets-chat-about-you 
Published 01/06/23
Today I speak with my good friend, Marcus, about the messy middle of wanting to improve your physique, but doing so without becoming obsessive or falling for diet culture b******t. Topics we discuss: Body image for men. Body dysmorphia and negative thoughts. The pressure for the lean and ripped body. Promoting health and body image through strength training. Wanting to make a change from a place of acceptance. Remembering your values as your make a body change. If you enjoyed this, please...
Published 12/23/22
Today I speak with Ella Whitcomb-Khan (https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesspsych_/) about behaviour change, acceptance and commitment therapy and whether long-term weight loss is possible.
Published 12/16/22
Today I speak with the intuitive eating coach and personal trainer, Jeff Ash, about the messy middle between fat loss, health at every size, intuitive eating, and the goal of fat loss. We discuss if long-term fat loss is possible, methods to improve health, and the connection between fat loss and health. If you enjoyed this conversation please like and subscribe! Check Jeff out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.men/ Work with me to become your healthiest,...
Published 12/09/22
The Next Step Espresso podcast is CHANGING.    Since its inception, this podcast has been a daily show. Revealing a short Over the years of it running, my personal values have changed, my opinions have changed, I've learned more, and the podcast has followed this journey through several certifications, many workshops, and a ton of books.   I feel this is the mark of an evidence-based professional. One who can admit where they may have missed the mark. And also able to accept new...
Published 12/05/22
How to strike that elusive balance. Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint 
Published 12/01/22
Here's why the festive sarnie should be in your arsenal. Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint 
Published 11/30/22
My puppies play every day, here's why it's relevant to your health journey. Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint 
Published 11/29/22
Culinary thoughts for the week ahead. Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/  Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint
Published 11/28/22
I've failed many times and it makes me a better coach. Here's how to apply this to your health and fitness. Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint    Check out my behavioural...
Published 11/24/22
Get these 5 books now to improve your health and fitness.   Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint    Check out my behavioural health 1-2-1 coaching service if you want to...
Published 11/23/22
I've been exercising for over 15 years, I wish I knew these 5 things back then! Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint    Check out my behavioural health 1-2-1 coaching...
Published 11/22/22
Avoid these 3 mistakes for better goal setting! Join my free Facebook group, Unlock Lifelong Health: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1306515996349617    Download the guide to help you break free from tracking your food: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/delete-mfp/    Book a free consultation with me to discuss your goals and see if I’m the right fit for you: https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/blueprint    Check out my behavioural health 1-2-1 coaching service if you want to ditch diets,...
Published 11/21/22