Why Joint Pain Is NOT What You Think, The Truth About Fasting, & How To Live Pain-Free After 40! - Chris Branch | EP254

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Why Joint Pain Is NOT What You Think, The Truth About Fasting, & How To Live Pain-Free After 40! - Chris Branch | EP254

Episode Notes

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Branch—osteopath, owner of Forte Physical Health, and ultra marathon runner—for an inspiring conversation about health, adventure, and mindset. Chris shares his journey from growing a massive beard and embracing fun, to completing 11 ultra marathons (including a grueling 100-mile track run!) and helping runners around the world avoid pain through his fast-growing YouTube channel. We dive deep into training lessons, dealing with setbacks, the power of consistency, and how to build a body and mindset for lifelong epic adventures.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Chris’s new look and turning 40 02:21 - Forte Physical Health’s community impact 02:51 - Growing a YouTube community for ultra and trail runners 04:02 - Chris’s epic running adventures 05:15 - Peak experiences and suffering in ultras 07:16 - Physical vs. mental pain and the “freight train of negativity” 10:16 - Differentiating real injury from mental barriers 11:34 - Strategies for staying positive and resilient during adversity 12:41 - The meaning behind Chris’s tattoo and “one foot in front of the other” 14:59 - The power of breaking down challenges into small steps 15:40 - Facing extreme weather and pushing through 16:21 - Chris’s YouTube channel: who it’s for and what you’ll learn 17:58 - Helping clients create “epic experiences” by staying out of pain 19:01 - How small habits compound for lifelong health 20:27 - Longevity, habits, and maintaining physical independence 22:50 - What Chris has changed his mind on regarding fasting and nutrition 25:28 - Building muscle, avoiding calorie deficits, and adapting your approach 27:41 - “What am I optimising for?” and its impact on training and life 28:43 - The importance of sleep and evolving beliefs 29:49 - Embracing nuance, open-mindedness, and being willing to be “wrong” 32:29 - Fasting: finding the right fit for your goals 33:52 - Daily habits and physical tests for lifelong high performance 34:30 - Deep squats, dead hangs, and tracking mile pace 36:33 - How physical metrics correlate with longevity 39:08 - Using milestones to guide your training 41:13 - Chris’s plant medicine and meditation experiences 43:41 - Lessons from ayahuasca: embracing humour and authenticity 45:45 - Upcoming epic adventures and bucket list races 47:52 - Where to connect with Chris Branch 48:16 - The #1 reason people end up in pain: lack of consistency 49:46 - Building the habits today for a tomorrow you’ll love 50:14 - Closing remarks

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