n this powerful episode, we sit down with former elite CrossFit athlete Reece Mitchell to explore the reality behind competing at the highest level of fitness.

Reece shares his journey from becoming the 3rd best CrossFit athlete in the world in his teenage years to reaching the top 0.01% globally as an adult — and the pressure that came with it.

We break down:

* What CrossFit really is and why it exploded worldwide

* What it takes to compete at an elite level

* The mental and physical cost of high performance

Reece also opens up about growing up with autism and ADHD, describing how it felt like having “a brain split in two” pulling him in different directions. We discuss the importance of awareness, diagnosis, and learning how to live with neurodiversity.

This conversation goes deeper into:

* His journey with sexuality and self-acceptance

* The impact it had on his mental health

* Struggles with addiction and coping mechanisms

* The pressure of rankings, performance, and identity

We also explore men’s mental health, medication, and why more open conversations are needed.

Finally, Reece explains why he made the decision to retire from CrossFit, and what comes next.

In this episode, we sit down with influencer boxer Zach Ziggy Johnson to dive deep into his journey from growing up in upstate New York to stepping into the ring on Misfits Boxing.

Zach opens up about his early life, including dealing with a speech impediment and being bullied throughout school. He shares how those challenges shaped his mindset and pushed him toward sports, eventually leading him into combat sports and professional boxing.

We also discuss his experience fighting on Misfits Boxing, competing against tough and experienced opponents, and what it was like fighting Prince Sammy, the son of British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed, on a card backed by KSI.

Beyond boxing, this conversation goes deeper into men’s mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and why so many men still struggle to speak openly about their challenges.

This is a powerful story of resilience, growth, and stepping into the fire both mentally and physically.

What does it really take to become an elite soldier—and what does it cost?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ryan Yates, a 10-year veteran of the British Army, to uncover a story of resilience, trauma, and redemption.

Growing up on a council estate, Ryan always dreamed of becoming a soldier—but his journey was anything but straightforward. From struggling to fit in at a high-end secondary school surrounded by wealth, to failing Army selection at just 15, Ryan’s path was filled with rejection, doubt, and setbacks.

But at 16, everything changed.

Against the odds, Ryan not only joined the Army—he went on to attempt selection for an elite unit at an age and experience level almost unheard of. Facing brutal physical and mental tests, and competing against seasoned soldiers, he pushed himself beyond limits most never reach.

In this episode, Ryan opens up about:

* The reality of modern warfare

* Losing friends in combat

* Operating in high-risk environments, including Iraq

* Encounters with ISIS during his close protection work

* Ignoring the warning signs of PTSD

After leaving the military, Ryan faced a different kind of battle—losing his identity, spiraling into self-destruction, and even attempting to take his own life.

Now, he’s turned that pain into purpose.

Ryan is the founder of The Veterans Army, a charity dedicated to supporting ex-servicemen and women struggling with mental health, transition to civilian life, and finding purpose again. Through his work, he’s helping others fight the battles many never see.

This is not just a war story—it’s a story about survival, brotherhood, and rebuilding from rock bottom.