The Mojo Radio Show EP 231: Overcoming Himself, His Size, and His Mind To Take On The World - Lofty Fulton 2.0

Published: June 16, 2019, 2 p.m.

Born with dwarfism, Lofty Fulton knows what it's like to have the odds stacked against you from day one. Lofty unpacks his traumatic childhood, public bigotry and a failed marriage. He faces his struggles with crippling anxiety, clinical depression, suicide and severe gambling addiction to rise to become one of Australia's most sought after and recognisable voices. Today he is the global voice of Masterchef. \xa0 \xa0 What has Lofty learned about himself since publishing the book? Lofty's Dad would head to the pub after they cleaned offices and drink heavily. Does\xa0being bored take Lofty back to that dark time of waiting in the pub for Dad? There were signs of anxiety everywhere; what\xa0are those signs? The\xa0Imposter Syndrome was a real thing for Lofty. Has he gained back that self-worth today? Being heard in 180 countries of the world, what has helped the most in growing his confidence and self-esteem? Lofty 2.0 - the moment that started a new\xa0beginning The breakdown,\xa0the\xa0depression, and anxiety Lofty had a gambling addiction - was he conscious of the problem and conscious of the addiction? What was the poker machine giving Lofty that life wasn't? What was Lofty's internal\xa0dialogue, how did he justify poker machines to himself? Lofty dreamt of being a Chef, and now he is doing Masterchef globally - is that ironic? When Lofty's Dad died his last words he spoke to him were "I love you Dad, it's ok," what was ok? Lofty's best mate, Nic's wife Ali died. Did the passing of Ali give him\xa0a different perspective on\xa0life? How big a part of his life is gratitude?\xa0 When has Lofty been humbled by the empathy of someone towards him? What U2 song speaks the most to Lofty Fulton? \xa0 LINKS Lofty Fulton website https://loftyfulton.com \xa0 Smithy - Michael Smith at Planet Naturopath. https://www.planetnaturopath.com \xa0 Ben Greenfield Article https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/article/hormones-articles/testosterone-optimization-therapy/ \xa0 Robbo\u2019s Lemon Energy Balls recipe https://aseasyasapplepie.com/healthy-lemon-coconut-energy-balls/ \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/themojoradioshowpodcast \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show http://www.themojoradioshow.com \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoRadioShowPodcast/ \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show on Twitter https://twitter.com/tmrspod \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show Answering Machine 08 7200 6656 08 7200 MOJO \xa0 The Mojo Radio Show copyright Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson \xa0 Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It\u2019s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners. \xa0 \u201cLife should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!\u201d
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