From 21 stone to strong, fit and healthy, Dr Alex George has transformed his fitness – but it’s his work on mental health that he credits for it. In this episode, Joe Wicks sits down with Dr Alex to discuss what led him to turn to food and alcohol as a comfort, what it was like being an A&E doctor during the pandemic and the work he’s doing to prevent suicide in young people.  Plus, Alex shares why purpose is important for your health, the benefits of walking and he offers tips for when...

At just 26 years old, Susie was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Susie describes the twists and turns of her journey over the last 20 years.  Susie explains the shock of her diagnosis at such a young age, the incredible friend she made on her journey and the grief that sadly came along with it. She shares how her grief led her to alcohol and how she managed to pull herself out of her darkest moments with P.E. with Joe.  Get £20 off an annual subscription for...

TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage and baby loss throughout the episode Helen’s dream was to become a mum, but her fertility journey was far from simple. She quickly found movement and exercise a crucial activity for her mindset. However, this simple switch marked the start of the journey to meeting her little girl.  In this episode, Helen joins Joe Wicks to discuss how she switched from takeaways to homemade meals, and how fitness helped her through her IVF journey and improved her...

TW: This conversation discusses disordered eating.  Donna grew up as a self-confessed ‘salad dodger‘ and skipped meals in the week in a bid to try and keep her weight low. Now, she’s transformed her attitude which, in turn, has changed her body thanks to a brand new outlook on food. Donna shares with Joe Wicks her struggles with maintaining a balanced relationship with food, the impact it had on her self-image, and the pivotal moment that led her to change her ways. Plus, Donna and Joe...

TW: This episode contains discussions about suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.  Former Rugby player Ed Jackson had a life-changing accident where doctors told him he would never walk again.  In this powerful episode, Ed opens up to Joe Wicks about his injury, how he beat the odds with his recovery and how it felt to walk for the first time again.  If...

Catherine was an inconsistent exerciser her whole life, but now in her 60s, she’s become a powerlifting record holder.  In this episode, Catherine shares her motivating story with Joe Wicks. She discusses how joining ‘PE with Joe’ in lockdown set her off on this journey, becoming a personal trainer for the first time aged 62, her passion for inspiring older women to train, and why she ignores the numbers on the scale. Plus, she shares her experiences running her own lifting club for women and...

TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage. To avoid this section, skip 08:57 - 12:08.  After the birth of his second child, Ryan was diagnosed with two debilitating autoimmune diseases.  However, when he realised he was the biggest he’d ever been, he decided to make a change and lost 5 stone in 2 years. In this conversation with Joe Wicks, Ryan explains the traumatic events that led him to find comfort in food, the determination that turned him into a Team GB Triathlete, and how he tries to...

TW: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.  After unexpectedly losing her husband, Julia stopped prioritising herself. When lockdown forced her to slow down, she started a journey of healing, all thanks to exercise.  In this episode, Joe Wicks speaks to Julia about navigating a devastating loss with 2 young daughters, how PE...

TW: This episode contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider seeking support. The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.  Joe Wicks sits down with his childhood best friend Brendon, in this emotional episode on overcoming addiction to achieve incredible things.  Brendon opens up about his childhood and how that shaped his addictions, the crucial warning signs he ignored, and the moment he realised he...

Jane was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at 43, and in this episode with Joe Wicks, she shares how she didn’t let her diagnosis hold her back. Jane reflects on how she dealt with the news that she had a 1 in 3 chance of surviving a year, and how she decided to take on a marathon only 4 months after surgery.  Plus, Jane and Joe discuss how she has overcome challenges, reframed her mindset around exercise, and what led her to take on a half Ironman after her diagnosis.  For further...

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