#149 Joe Wicks on The Power of Positivity
My guest on today\u2019s episode needs no introduction. Whether you\u2019ve read his books, tried a recipe on social media or joined in with his PE (Physical Education) With Joe workouts, Joe Wicks has been inspiring wellbeing for nearly a decade.\nBehind the success is a truly inspirational \u2013 and surprising \u2013\xa0story of a man following his passion against the odds. When I spoke to Joe, he\u2019d just raised \xa32.5m for Children in Need by doing a 24-hour fitness challenge and had been awarded an MBE. But, as he tells me, struggles at school and family problems could so easily have derailed his ambition.\nAs an 11-year-old at school, Joe would motivate his classmates to get more out of PE. This is a man who knew his calling in life from an early age and is now doing the same on a global scale. This is an authentic and touching conversation. It\u2019s easy to assume Joe\u2019s success must be driven by an empire, a slick marketing machine, but nothing could be further from the truth. Family is everything to him and he opens up to me on topics like parenthood and coping when you\u2019re the child of an addict. He has great advice on the importance of consistency and self-belief when striving for your goals and believes that optimism, compassion and healthy living are choices that are within everyone\u2019s reach.\nAs well as being full of practical tips, this episode is a brilliant chance to get to know more about a man who\u2019s familiar to many of us \u2013 yet has hidden depths. I hope it puts a smile on your face.\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/149\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\xa0\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.