Finding Balance: Nathan Joseph's Journey with Alcohol and Fitness
Episode Overview
Nathan Joseph shares his personal journey through mental health challenges. Alcohol played both positive and negative roles in Nathan's life. A 100-day programme helped Nathan transform his approach to fitness. Nathan discusses the cultural pressures and personal choices around drinking. The episode highlights the importance of mindfulness in drinking habits.
My mantra is if I can help one person every day, then it's a life well lived.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this engaging episode, Dr James Morris chats with Nathan Joseph, an online fitness coach and author of The LCA Method recipe book. Nathan opens up about his personal battle with mental health and how alcohol has been both a cherished social companion and a stumbling block to his wellbeing.
From youthful escapades with Smirnoff Ice to realising the need for change, Nathan's story is one of finding balance and self-awareness. Nathan shares his experience of undertaking a 100-day programme that transformed his approach to fitness and life. He candidly discusses how alcohol once served as a means of escapism but now represents a choice—one he approaches with newfound mindfulness.
Nathan reflects on his evolving relationship with alcohol, where the joys of social drinking are weighed against the clarity of sobriety. The conversation also touches on the cultural pressures of drinking and the importance of personal choice in the journey to sobriety. Nathan's honest account is peppered with humour and wisdom, making it a relatable listen for anyone questioning their own relationship with alcohol.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, Nathan's story offers valuable insights into living life on your own terms. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? And how do they find balance in a world where drinking is often the norm? This episode offers a fresh perspective on these questions, encouraging you to reflect on your own choices.