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What I learned after my addiction to pain pills + How to set SMART goals

What I learned after my addiction to pain pills + How to set SMART goals

FromI Needed That


What I learned after my addiction to pain pills + How to set SMART goals

FromI Needed That

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This is episode one of our first season!
Chris and Mathew are so excited to kick off this show as they have been wanting to work on a project together for years.
Mathew shares that Chris is back on HULU with all five seasons of Extreme Weight Loss, this dovetails into a story where Chris shares that he almost missed the birth of his son when this show premiered. 
Both Chris and Mathew share airport security stories. 
Mathews asks Chris, how much effort is required to stay so chiseled? What's the secret?
Mathew shares that during upcoming episodes, there will be guests on the show. First up will be Dr. Holly which will be coming on for a segment on episode two. Dr. Holly is one of the doctors that Chris worked with while shooting Extreme Weight Loss.
Chris and Mathew play Heardle!
Mathew introduces the topic: blow up what you've built. Mathew shares some wisdom where he highlights the importance of the journey vs the destination. Mathew walked away from his radio show after working in that industry for twenty-seven years. He shares why he had had enough. He reached a breaking point and checked into a mental and holistic institution. It was so public, that even Howard Stern commented on it.
What does it take to blow up what you've built?
Chris shares how he got shingles and had a meltdown. His body let him know things needed to change. Can stress manifest in our bodies? 
Chris also shares a glimpse into his struggles with pain killers, anxiety and depression. He comments on the power of vulnerability and sharing our stories.
Chris talks about goal setting and gives us a mini masterclass on SMART goals.
Mathew and Chris talk about our first GIVEAWAY!
**Disclaimer, we are not doctors. Everything shared on this episode is not professional advice but shared experience.
**Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us at @ineededthatpodcast
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by Chris Powell (from ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss) and Mathew Blades (Award-Winning Radio Host & Motivational Speaker), I NEEDED THAT is a podcast with two mindful fathers engaging in lively and entertaining conversation aiming to make audiences lean in, laugh, and learn.