Guy opens up about playing with future England stars like Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence, the moment everything fell apart (dropped by Harlequins, rejected by the Army, and a breakup - all within one month), and how he went from a depression diagnosis to rebuilding his life through fitness.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why fear distorts reality on the rugby pitch - and in life

The true cost of contact sports: Guy's injury list includes a broken lumbar spine, dual shoulder dislocations, and countless concussions

The worst injury Guy ever caused: a jaw fractured in three places

What separates academy-level players from pros when physical talent is equal

Why Guy said no to antidepressants and chose sleep, nutrition, and training instead

Fear-based vs. confidence-based decision-making: why you should never make major decisions when you're euphoric OR miserable

The Aristotle test: why 70% of Euromillions winners end up broke - and what that reveals about handling highs

Rugby's transferable skills: team dynamics, relentless energy under pressure, and managing emotions in the moment

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Charlie sits down with Charlotte to rattle through the biggest mistakes beginners make when starting their fitness journey - and how to actually avoid them.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

Why changing everything at once is a recipe for disaster - the all-or-nothing mentality that has people overwhelmed and quitting by February because they bit off more than they can chew

The one thing Charlotte tells beginners to focus on first - spoiler: just turn up. Get to the gym, join classes or PT sessions, build the habit, then worry about everything else

How to approach nutrition without losing your mind - prioritize protein (1.6g per kg of body weight), get it from good sources, and let everything else fall into place around it

What macros actually are - proteins, fats, and carbs are your building blocks, micronutrients are the key that unlocks them (plus Guy's helpful breakdown: calories = weight, macros = how you look, micros = how you feel)

Why form beats ego lifting every single time - mastering the movement before adding weight, avoiding quarter squats and dodgy technique, and understanding that failure isn't when your legs are shaking and you're collapsing on the hex bar

The "build don't prove" framework - keeping reps in reserve, using a weight range instead of chasing PRs every session, and why pushing to failure every workout isn't actually necessary (controversial, I know)

How to make it easier on yourself - meal prepping lunches, creating an environment that supports your goals, and not trying to be a hero with willpower when you could just set yourself up for success

Why too much science-based info online is overwhelming beginners - yes, it's helpful if you're knowledgeable, but if you're just starting out and worried about butt wink in your squat, just go find a coach who can make it simple

This one's short, practical, and hopefully not too complicated. We're experimenting with different episode formats over the next few months, so drop us feedback, leave a review, and let us know what you want more of.

In this episode, I share my injury journey and the things I've learned over countless years of being injured as a middle-distance runner.

From a backflip gone wrong to stress fractures and ongoing knee issues, I share the hard-earned lessons from being injured more than I've been healthy. Hopefully this episode can serve as a bit of practical philosophy for going from "just getting by" to "actually enjoying life?" when your main pursuit gets taken away.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

Why seeking help early is non-negotiable - how waiting until things were "bad enough" kept me in an injury cycle, and why investing in your health upfront saves you months of setbacks

The "what is useful over what is true" framework - choosing certainty of outcome and working toward it, even when doubt is so loud it seems like divine prophecy. It won me a national silver medal, which is nice and good.

How to reframe doubt as a signal to push forward - recognising when your convincing thoughts are actually blockers, not truth, and learning to call BS on your own resistance

The Chinese Farmer parable - why suspending judgment on whether setbacks are "good" or "bad" opens up possibility and reduces suffering during uncertainty

What you can actually do between now and then - finding the next best alternative, whether that's cross-training to build your aerobic base or using the time for personal exploration

The power of journaling for building proof - creating a record that shows you can overcome obstacles, and using hindsight as an anchor when you're too zoomed in on present struggles

My core principles: personal exploration, helping others, and being present - the non-negotiables that keep me grounded when everything else is falling apart

Practical tools like "taking yourself to the end" - projecting to completion mid-session to work through doubt in real-time, and knowing when to zoom in and zoom out

If you're dealing with injury, setbacks, or just trying to find meaning when life doesn't go to plan, this episode gives you the direction I wish I'd had a long time ago.

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Charlie sits down with Charlotte to chat about her journey to personal trainer and wellness bodybuilder. An honest conversation covering everything from ADHD diagnosis to meal prep wisdom, with just a couple of tangents along the way...

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

Why movement is medicine - How Charlotte discovered the gym as therapy during her teenage years and why she believes everyone should prioritize it.

The truth about bodybuilding prep - What it really takes to compete.

The meal prep game-changer - Charlotte's "Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" philosophy and why spending £6/day at petrol stations is costing you more than a month of coaching

ADHD as a superpower - How being aware of everything makes Charlotte spot every client struggling in the corner of her eye during classes

Walking beats running for fat loss - Why increasing daily steps is better than cardio for most people and won't make you raid the cereal afterwards

The "improvement phase" not "bulk" - How words matter when it comes to training psychology.

Training philosophy - Charlotte's approach of channeling emotions into training, hitting 180kg on hack squats, and knowing when to give yourself grace on bad days.

From fashion to fitness - How a missed Loughborough sports science dream led to a fashion degree, then pivoting to personal training during COVID.

Raw, real, and packed with wisdom (If you're reading this, just agree with us, yeah?). Perfect for anyone interested in fitness coaching, bodybuilding, mental health through movement, or just wants to hear two passionate trainers talk about training, meal prep, and why you shouldn't cartwheel in restaurants past age 10.

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Charlie sits down with Guy to dive deep into the story behind Barn Gym - how it was built, why it exists, and what makes it so special.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

How a COVID-19 wake-up call inspired Guy to transform a farm storage barn into a thriving fitness community

Why Guy believes "fear is the mind killer" and how NOT overthinking became his secret weapon to success

The importance of building a place (not just a space) - creating emotional attachment through personality, authenticity, and fun

Guy's philosophy that mindset trumps everything - it's not the best program, it's understanding your "why" and building sustainable habits

How Guy scaled from an £8-10k PT studio corner to a full outdoor/indoor gym facility by reinvesting as he grew

Why honesty and transparency with clients creates deeper connections than any training plan ever could

The power of purpose: Guy's drive stems from childhood insecurity turned into a mission to help others

Real talk about balancing work, drinking, partying, and still showing up - humanizing the fitness journey

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Welcome to another podcast hosted by Barn Gym's finest PTs - Guy, Charlotte and Charlie (aka "Total Barnage"). Today is the day after the Barn Gym Christmas party, where we have a light-hearted chat about our most embarrassing moments in the gym.

By the end of this episode, you will learn...why dirty pants are better than no pants, how to pronounce the word "Nazirite", how Kaspar embarrassed himself in front of Dmitry Klokov, and much less..

If you enjoy this episode, drop Total Barnage a follow, a review, and comment your honest thoughts! (We promise we can handle it)

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Welcome to the first podcast hosted by Barn Gym's finest PTs - Guy, Charlotte and Charlie (aka "Total Barnage"). Today we discuss our thoughts on the New Year's Resolution crowd, specifically why most people quit by February.

By the end of this episode, you will learn...why awareness is the key to achieving your goals, why lacking a strong purpose sets us up for failure from the start, and the one thing most people get wrong about their fitness journey.

If you enjoy this episode, drop Total Barnage a follow, a review, and comment your honest thoughts! (We promise we can handle it)

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