Best Big Fat Negative Podcasts (2025)

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#363: What You Didn't Know About Dragons Den, Building Vitabiotics & Investment Success Rate with Tej Lalvani 1:18:52

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From driving forklifts in his family’s warehouse to steering a billion-pound global business and captivating audiences as a Dragon on Dragons’ Den, this week’s guest, Tej Lalvani, is the meaning of entrepreneurial grit and innovation. As CEO of Vitabiotics, the UK’s largest vitamin company, Tej has expanded the brand to over 100 countries, turning …

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#362: Binance CMO, Rachel Conlan, Reveals the Marketing Behind the World’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Growth Hacks & Lessons From Failed Campaigns 1:18:25

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This weeks guest is Rachel Conlan, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in marketing, brand strategy and partnerships, she leads a global team driving Binance's mission to make crypto more accessible to millions worldwide. In this episode…

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#361: Are Fat Loss Drugs Cheating? Dr Hussain dives into the negativity around Fat Loss Drugs and if they really are a silver bullet! 1:18:22

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This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle medic, long-distance triathlete and UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness whose philosophy centres on movement, community and nutrition. He is also the Royal College of General Practitioners’ Lead for Lifestyle and Physical Activity, a clinical advisor to Swim England a holistic approach to p…

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One Big Beautiful Episode: Health, Healthcare, and Health Insurance 16:46

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This week we tackle three connected themes: your health, how you get care, and how you pay for it. Highlights: Health first: Sleep, Diet, and Exercise, in that order Healthcare in practice: Great for acute care – not great chronic illness! Paying for care: Traditional insurance, high-deductible plans with HSAs, or Christian healthcare sharing minis…

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#360: Turning tragedy into purpose – Ashley Cains journey from losing his 8 month old daughter to using it as the catalyst for the fight against childhood cancer 1:21:56

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This week’s guest is Ashley Cain, a former professional footballer turned TV personality, endurance athlete and advocate for children with cancer. The death of his daughter Azaylia from leukemia in 2021 inspired The Azaylia Foundation, through which he’s completed extreme endurance feats to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. More recen…

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Mail Routes to Manuscripts – Career Reinvention in the Hollers of Appalachia 1:01:55

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Author of “Mailman” Stephen Starring Grant joins WPF to talk about career reinvention in the Blue Ridge. Key take-aways: Curiosity is Your Compass: Follow your genuine interests, even when they don’t align with a traditional career path. Curiosity led Steve from early web development to brand strategy to delivering mail—and ultimately to publishing…

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#359: The UK is suffering with an ADHD Epidemic – Dr Enayat discusses ADHD in the UK as well as the secrets to living a longer life 49:44

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This week’s guest is Dr Mohammed Enayat, also known as The Longevity Doctor, a UK-based GP and the founder of HUM2N Longevity Clinic. With expertise in Functional, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine, he’s on a mission to redefine what it means to live well and live long. Blending cutting-edge science with a personalised, human-centred approach, Dr…

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#358: Is VAT On Private Schools Ruining UK Education? Ana Boulter's Fight from the Heart On UK Education 1:23:29

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This week’s guest is Ana Boulter, an advocate for children and their education who uses her everyday life, often quite literally from the kitchen sink, to challenge the status quo. With a sharp eye on UK politics and a fierce commitment to children’s rights, she speaks up for all families, especially those navigating neurodiversity, mental health s…

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#357: Wellness vs Wellbeing – What’s the Difference? Ryan Hopkins Talks Through What You’re NOT Told About The Workplace 1:04:32

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This week’s guest is Ryan Hopkins, a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing expert and global keynote speaker. His book, 52 Weeks of Wellbeing, has become an international success translated into Korean, Turkish, German, Dutch, and Arabic. Ryan’s mission is to revolutionise workplace wellbeing through a no-nonsense, practical approach, positively…

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#356: How can you become successful selling Real Estate in Dubai? The truth behind the market & how Calum White is building the fastest growing brokerage in the region 1:02:35

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This week’s guest is only 32 years old and what he’s accomplished in that time is nothing short of remarkable. As part of a new generation of high-performance entrepreneurs, he has broken into the UAE real estate scene over the past four years and built one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the region. His approach to business is relentless. His…

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#355: Uncovering the Evolving World of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Matteo Vigo 59:07

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This week’s guest is Dr. Matteo Vigo, a leading plastic surgeon based in the UAE. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Vigo has performed over 1,500 procedures, including more than 1,000 breast augmentations making him a true expert in the field of cosmetic surgery. In this episode, we explore the history and evolution of cosmetic surgery, from its ear…

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#354: Hard Truths on Real Leadership: Naoum Barakat on Culture, Accountability & Cutting Through the Noise 1:11:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Naoum Barakat, a transformative leader in HR strategy and talent development across the UAE and beyond. With decades of experience shaping people and culture in some of the region’s most influential organisations, Naoum brings deep insight into what truly makes a great leader. From the boardroom to the locker room,…

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#353 A True Insight Into the UAE Law - Arash Zads Guide to Knowing How to Navigate UAE Law Common Misconceptions 1:05:34

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This week’s guest is a trailblazer in the legal world and a content creator who’s rewriting the rulebook on how lawyers show up online. Arash Zad is a UAE based lawyer who took a bold step into unfamiliar territory, TikTok - Somewhere most only knew from the funny dancing. While most of his peers stuck to traditional methods, Arash turned the camer…

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#352: Firewalking, Ice Baths & No Fear: Benoit Demeulemeester’s Guide to True Resilience 1:02:23

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How far would you go to break through fear? For Benoit Demeulemeester, it starts with breathwork, ice baths, and walking barefoot across burning coals. A former high-stakes banker turned transformational coach, Benoit has spent the last 14 years pushing people past their mental limits. Through Endorphins Management, he’s taken everyone from CEOs to…

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#351: Ollie Ollerton on Surviving Trauma, Rebuilding Identity, and Leading with Purpose 1:16:19

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What does it take to survive chaos, lead under fire, and rebuild your life from rock bottom? Ollie Ollerton doesn’t just teach it – he’s lived every brutal moment. A former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces operative, Ollie rose to public attention on ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’. But long before the cameras, he was battling trauma, addiction, and …

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#350: Jas Mathur on Discipline, Health, and the Billionaire Mindset 1:21:27

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Jas Mathur made his first million before he turned 20. But his biggest success? Reinventing himself. From tech prodigy and media mogul to health entrepreneur and investor, Jas’s story is one of relentless drive, reinvention, and personal transformation. He’s built businesses worth hundreds of millions and lost over 100kg in a complete health reset.…

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#349: Paris Norriss on Grit, Pain and Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents 1:05:44

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Most people struggle to run even one marathon. Paris Norriss ran seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. Adventurer and endurance athlete, Paris Norriss, shares what it takes to push the body and mind to the absolute limit. Alongside his friend James Elliott-Square, Paris completed the World Marathon Challenge, running a full marath…

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#348: Maaz Sheikh on Building Starz Play, Surviving the Storm, and Scaling to $370M 1:05:04

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What does it take to go from survival mode to a $370 million exit – all without breaking? Maaz Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Starz Play, has lived the answer. In this episode, Maaz opens up about the high-stakes journey of building one of the Middle East’s leading streaming platforms, from battling burnout and chasing investment, to navigating a bu…

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#347: Turning Email into a US$225M Business that Changes the Game for Business Owners 1:22:00

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Social media algorithms control your audience. Email lets you take back that control. Tyler Denk, founder of Beehiiv, an email newsletter platform that has scaled to a US$225 million valuation in just four years, shares his journey from building Morning Brew (sold for US$75 million) to launching Beehiiv. He unpacks why email newsletters remain one …

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#346: Mobility Is the New Currency, and This Man Helped Thousands of People Access It 1:03:48

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Think a second passport is about avoiding tax? For millions of people, it’s about something far more basic: freedom of movement. In this episode, Armand Arton, founder and CEO of Arton Capital and one of the world’s most influential voices in global citizenship and investment migration, shares his journey. From growing up in communist Bulgaria with…

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#345: How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI the Right Way 51:37

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Your employees are already using AI, and you probably don’t even know it. But the problem is, they could be unknowingly leaking confidential company information. If you’re a business owner, this should concern you, or at the very least, pique your interest. In this episode, AI expert and founder of Tyde.AI, Isabella Williamson, unpacks what busines…

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#344: The High Cost of Loneliness and What Leaders Can Do About It 55:38

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We’re in the middle of a social connection crisis. Call it what you like, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, it’s becoming one of the most urgent issues of our time. In the U.S. alone, the cost of loneliness to businesses is estimated at $154 billion. And that figure is only going to grow unless we start addressing it. Our guest on the show toda…

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Bonus: Dr. Jessica Zucker on miscarriage 45:17

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You might know Dr Jessica Zucker better as @IHadAMiscarriage, the campaigner who helped thousands of women to tell their stories of loss. She joins us to tell us about her new book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma and Shame That Shapes Women's Lives. She discusses pregnancy loss and how it can change your life. Sorry about the strange hum…

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#343: AI Won’t Replace You. But the Person Using It Now, Will. 1:26:28

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AI is already changing the way we sell, scale, and show up in business. But most people are still playing catch-up. In this episode, entrepreneur and AI strategist John Lee breaks down the mindset shift every business owner, sales leader, and entrepreneur needs to make right now. Because the real power of AI isn’t in the tech, it’s in how you use i…

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#342: The Gold Strategy You’ve Never Heard of but Should Be Using 45:23

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Most people think gold just sits in a vault, safe, static, and gathering dust… But Mark Pey, Head of Strategic Relationships at Monetary Metals, is on a mission to redefine how we think about gold. In today’s world of volatile markets, vanishing trust in fiat currency, and overhyped digital assets, gold is the most powerful, underused tool for weal…

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#341: Kris Fade on How He Built His Career and Making It Big in Dubai 1:03:19

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Kris Fade is the voice behind the region’s #1 radio show, a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn’t just wake up famous. Kris’s success is the result of relentless hustle, smart decisions, and an unshakable belief in himself. From launching a brand-new radio show in Dubai to building a…

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#340: Dubai Real Estate Explained with One of the City’s Top Property Experts 49:16

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Dubai’s real estate market is booming, but are you asking the right questions before investing? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, to talk all things real estate – escrow accounts, how the market is evolving, and what makes Dubai such a hotspot for investors. I’m also proud to officially welcome A…

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#339: Rob Lake on America’s Got Talent, Magic & Building a Global Empire 51:19

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What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists and finalist of America’s Got Talent, has done just that. But beyond the magic, Rob is also an entrepreneur who’s built a successful empire around his craft. From discovering his calling …

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#338: Jonathan Holmes on Why Employee Churn is Costing You Millions 1:00:13

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What’s the real cost of a bad hire, and how do you build a future-proof team in a fast-changing world? Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) at Korn Ferry, one of the largest executive search and human capital consulting firms in the world, has spent decades helping businesses make the right hiring decisio…

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#337: How to Walk Away from what No Longer Serves You with Najwa Zebian 35:19

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The scariest thing isn’t change, it’s never changing at all. So why do we resist it? Najwa Zebian – poet, author, and advocate – has built a global following by confronting life’s hardest truths: Why we stay in toxic relationships, Why walking away feels impossible, and Why we struggle to truly own our worth. In this episode, she opens up about los…

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#336: Hala Gorani on Journalism, Truth and Finding Purpose 46:39

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Who do you trust when the media is constantly under fire? Hala Gorani has spent decades reporting from the frontlines – covering wars, breaking global news, and shaping how the world understands current events. Now, the legendary journalist and war correspondent is pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the headlines. From the menta…

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#335: Dr Jessamy Hibberd Reveals the Truth: Why You Feel Like an Imposter (And How to Break Free) 46:37

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Why do we never feel good enough, no matter how much we achieve? Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in mental resilience, breaks down the hard truths about success, trauma, and self-doubt, and why even the most accomplished people feel like imposters. She reveals why our brains are wired to focus on the negatives, how s…

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#334: The Memory Doc on The DISTURBING Truth About Why your Memories are a lie 1:08:32

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Is your memory a reliable record of the past? Or a story your brain keeps rewriting? Leading neuroscientist Dr Charan Ranganath, aka The Memory Doc, joins us on Unscripted With Spencer Lodge, to reveal how our brains store, distort, and reshape our memories. From false memories to the way trauma, depression, and even psychedelics impact what we rec…

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S18E4 - Fit 313 Is 2 Workouts a Week Enough? Best Snack Choices, Overcome Negative Self Talk 34:04

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Can you really lose fat with just two workouts a week? What if I told you that snacking could actually help you lose weight? And the biggest obstacle to your progress might just be the voice in your head. In this audio podcast episode, we’re breaking down how to simplify fat loss without the overwhelm. Three segments: Training, Nutrition, and Minds…

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#333: Zeina Khoury’s Rise from $300 to Real Estate Leader and Dubai Bling Fame 1:06:40

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Most people see the luxury, the glamour, the success. But what they don’t see is the grit, the grind, and the relentless drive it took to get there. Before she became a Dubai Bling star and one of Dubai’s top real estate figures, Zeina Khoury arrived in the UAE with just $300 to her name. In this episode of ‘Unscripted With Spencer Lodge,’ Zeina ge…

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#332: Shaking Up Property Investment in the Middle East with Rami Tabbara 1:05:29

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Every billion-dollar business starts with an idea. But turning that idea into a game-changing business? That’s the real challenge. As the co-founder of Stake, a fractional real estate investment platform, Rami Tabbara is on that journey right now. In just four years, 500,000+ downloads and 35,000+ investors later, he’s disrupting traditional real e…

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#331: “The Coach’s Coach”, Ajit Nawalkha, on Mastering Change, Desire, and Success 1:14:23

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From Jaipur, India, to building a multi-million dollar empire, Ajit Nawalkha’s journey is a testament to vision, strategy, and impact. Coaching over 15,000 professionals along the way, Ajit is a force to be reckoned with. On this episode of ‘Unscripted With Spencer Lodge’, Ajit breaks down the psychology of change, the power of pain and desire, and…

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BONUS: Emily Oster 42:47

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We're back for one night only and we're joined by economist, author, data scientist and all-round HERO Emily Oster, who tells us what the data says about everything from Just Relaxing to acupuncture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S18E3 - Fit 312 False Fitness Claims, Easy Meal Prep, Understand and Overcome Self-Sabotage in Fitness 52:18

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In this episode: Exposing false fitness claims like lose 10 pounds in a week or get a flat tummy in 7 days, a complete guide to meal prep for saving time, calories and reaching your goal faster, and Practical Strategies to Prevent Fitness Self-Sabotage. Videos, Creators and Links mentioned in this episode: Motivation in Minutes https://www.youtube.…

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#330: Breaking Barriers: How Nicola Adams Became an Olympic Legend 1:20:03

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When the odds are stacked against you, there’s only one choice: fight back. Nicola Adams did just that, and the world watched her win. As the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title, Nicola smashed through every barrier society put in her way. A two-time Olympic, World, and European Games champion, she challenged stereotypes, rewrote the rules o…

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#329: From Humble Beginnings to Michelin-Starred Success: Bhupender Nath’s Incredible Story 44:27

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Some entrepreneurs build businesses. Others rewrite the rules. Bhupender Nath’s story is one of resilience, risk, and reinvention. From humble beginnings in India to making his mark in Nigeria’s frozen fish trade, Bhupender took an unexpected leap into the world of fine dining. Today, he is the founder of Passion F&B and the mastermind behind Trèsi…

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S18E2 - Fit 311 Big 3 Training Mistakes, Carbs vs Fats, Motivation 3 Tips 26:17

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Training: Big 3 Strength Training Mistakes Everyone Makes and How to fixNutrition: Carbs vs. Fats: What You Really Need for Fat LossMindset: 3 tips How to Stay Consistent When Motivation Fades Important videos to watch on these topicsMacros Made Easy Quick Guide to Proteins, Carbs, Fats | Macros for Weight Loss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e93z…

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#328: How to Win (or Lose) at Business in Dubai with John Martin St. Valery OBE 1:03:46

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If you're an expat in Dubai aiming for business success, you’ve got to respect the local rules, culture, and business practices. Few people understand this better than John Martin St. Valery OBE, the go-to expert for foreign business owners looking to set up, scale, and succeed in the UAE for over 30 years. From company formation to navigating regu…

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S18E1 - Fit 310 Mastering Fat Loss Over 40: Best Workouts, Balanced Nutrition, and a Focused Mindset for Lasting Results 21:28

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Work with me https://calendly.com/fitgirlusa/ Mind Over Body: Mindset Makeover available at lulu.com bookstore.Coming soon to Amazon and major book/ebook sellers. 28-day FitnessMakeover Includes Workouts-What to do, Nutrition-What to eat, Mindset-Find your focus! https://kiralangolf.systeme.io/4a7f5397 TrainingDiscover the most effective workout st…

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#327: Unlocking Startup Potential with Colin Meagle 1:14:01

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What does it really take to scale a startup, attract investors, and build a business that thrives in today’s tough markets? If you’ve been struggling to answer those questions, this episode has the insights you need. I’m joined by Colin Meagle, a powerhouse entrepreneur and the founder of Continuous Ventures. Colin has spent years guiding startups …

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#326: How To Conquer The Real Estate Market With Kameron Hutchinson 43:44

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Dubai’s real estate sector is booming, but what does it take to succeed in this highly competitive industry? Whether you’re new to real estate, looking to build a successful team, or curious about what drives a leading property firm, this episode has the answers. Joining me on ‘Unscripted with Spencer Lodge’ is Kameron Hutchinson, Director of Recru…

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#325: Solving The Global Waste Crisis With Joel Michael 55:22

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What if the key to solving the world’s biggest problems, including poverty, climate change, and waste, was hidden in the trash we throw away every day? This week on ‘Unscripted With Spencer Lodge’, we’re joined by Joel Michael, a pioneer in circularity and sustainability. Joel is on a mission to prove that waste isn’t just something to get rid of b…

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Merry Christmas! 50:57

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Well, that's a wrap for series 7. To celebrate, Gabby and Emma are raising a festive glass and answering questions from listeners. They're also exchanging gifts - you be the judge of who's the winner. Lots of hugs for your jourrrrney in 2025 - and see you soon! You can sign up to our substack at https://bigfatnegative.substack.com/. Hosted on Acast…