Finding strength in the gym after losing my wife and unborn child
JUN 17, 202552 MIN
Finding strength in the gym after losing my wife and unborn child
JUN 17, 202552 MIN
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<p>TW: This episode contains discussion about grief and baby loss. If you or someone you know is struggling with bereavement, check out <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this list</a> for places where you can find support.</p><br><p>Aged 32, Ben faced the unimaginable loss of his wife Jo and their unborn second child, after Jo suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest at 29 weeks pregnant.</p><br><p>In this emotional conversation with Joe Wicks, Ben unpacks how he navigated this life-changing loss, why his own health fell to the wayside whilst trying to support his son and how rebuilding his relationship with fitness has transformed his mental health.</p><br><p>Plus, Ben shares the lessons he imparts on his son to create a hopeful and happy future for his family.</p><br><p>Check out Ben’s social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/his_grief_uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@his_grief_uk</a>, and if you need support with grief, check out Strongmen:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.strongmen.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.strongmen.org.uk/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. </p><br><p>Follow The Body Coach: </p><p>Website •<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk1Wd0VtTU9VX2tZam9RcDNldzZ6NnVYLXVnUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUUJnMVE4SUVnQlVSbzc3YUo1M2lLNklDVlFKbXA0bUlFS1d5SVBVMEdfNVhWcVNINkxwdXl3V0JFaHQyWE1xcXI0MWtoNFFQUzV1X2NEWlNwZkFoUDg4Y1lVX1pYMEpla0FjWlVSN0ROSng4Qzhudw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fthebodycoachapp&v=BqO2vzSzCDY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://thebodycoach.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thebodycoach.com</a></p><p>App • <a href="http://subscribe.thebodycoach.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe.thebodycoach.com</a></p><p>Newsletter • <a href="http://thebodycoach.com/signup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thebodycoach.com/signup/</a></p><p>Instagram •<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklkRk1OQy1jWm9Ed0ZlU3pWWXlmSWRZWTdpQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQl9KZEl0SnpkNzdjX3JXbjJMc3MzQldHYXBrdHJrREt0QWlpMWpTdDF5OGU4bEM1U3N0dVlvdm1PZ2pLUkd1VFJGNm9ZeWFlQzVacmk0VkN2WkhldDZNLTgyTnhJelZUNnk3ZnlvUmxnaU5TalFzSQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FBodyCoach_Instagram&v=BqO2vzSzCDY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://instagram.com/thebodycoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/thebodycoach/</a></p><p>X •<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2ZocmhqbkpGbUQwcFB3ekJURjZwS1FFYzZ5d3xBQ3Jtc0trRk5tX0FIMV9SUXZtRGptTnNFcW1WUjRqekNoUGVfSG9zZU5VdGxXUkpzeFhEcUc5Q0lYS1VqeWZNb1JBY0VPT0x6RUdUUk5lNmFoY2cyN2NwRDVkVlFWNGpTWnJRWjk2WHJ5bldTNXB4STNydkhuaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FBodyCoach_Twitter&v=BqO2vzSzCDY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://x.com/thebodycoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">x.com/thebodycoach/</a></p><p>Facebook •<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpWOFFTY1ZWTXIySWItZnhfREUwc1N4dVo3d3xBQ3Jtc0ttbV8zOXhhOTFHV2RKbVdaNTIzQ3hMUmlIdGRtN1RpWDIwT241ZHdvbXZoZUMxTndpQ0pVT1RyT2I5Wm9TeUNyMHpZQnNfNnNiVnEyZ2RsSlF6eFNUZFBxZVU3UXRkUkxCWnRxWnVtaU9JWlc1SzhXSQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FBodyCoach_FB&v=BqO2vzSzCDY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
