In this episode, host Connor, an Environment & Sustainability student and fitness coach, shares his alternative vision for a future where protecting the planet and bringing people together go hand in hand. He’s joined by William Brown – a truth-seeker, nomad, former personal trainer, and health optimiser, who’s making waves on X by cutting through the noise and pushing honest conversations.

Together, we dive into the clash between environmentalism and the polarising mainstream media, the role of tech pioneers like Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company), and how innovation could shape a better future. We also unpack the politics of division – from Trump to Doge, and everything in between – exploring how we can break free from the noise and work toward unity.

This is a raw, open discussion about the realities we face, the future we hope for, and the bridges we need to build to get there.

On this episode host Connor was joined by previous guests, Teddy Lomas, Minty Lawson-Smith & Sean Thompson.

January is probably one of the if not the biggest month for people wanting to make positive changes in their life. Following on from the Christmas hangover where we most definitely over indulged on food and drink, we now have the realisation that this trend cannot continue an due most get ourselves back in action. But the turning of the new year also offer some the opportunity of a clean slate from which to work from, a sort of "new beginning", especially if they have wanted to make a big change in their life.

But does this "New Year, New Me" phenomenon expose people to a false sense of change? Our people blindly following the hype and trends which promise a better life? Or is this a moment which can be harnessed in the pursuit of greatness?

Well we broke down our thoughts around this, shared goals that we have set ourselves along with the motivations behind them.

As you'll here in this episode, Minty along with two friends will be taking on an epic Three Peaks adventure this summer and all for a good cause:

"We are cycling to the 3 highest peaks in the UK, and climbing them in 4 days to raising money The Eve Appeal. That's over 700km of cycling and 3000m of climbing by foot!

The Eve Appeal is the UK’s leading gynae cancer charity. They fund research to help prevent and earlier diagnose the five gynaecological cancers. They are aiming to expand the testing process in the UK so that more people can become aware of their cancer risk and take preventative measures or spot cancer at the earliest stage possible when it is most treatable."

You can click this link and support the girls on their journey and find out how you can get that simple but important test.

Also, we have just released our "House Of Growth" T-shirt which you can purchase from our website here - Use Code: CONNECTED for 15% off.

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Your host,

Connor

It was a pleasure to welcome Alex onto our podcast to explore the world of Exhale coffee. If like me, coffee is one of the first things that you look forward to in the morning then this podcast might blow your mind!

Not only does coffee taste great but it has the potential to be one of the healthiest drinks that you can consume, if grown, harvested, and processed in the right conditions. This means that coffee can play an important role in your health and wellness journey.

More about Exhale:

Exhale Coffee is a UK-based brand focused on producing healthy, organic coffee. They emphasize a unique process involving nine independent lab tests to optimize for polyphenols, ensuring their coffee is an antioxidant powerhouse, free from mycotoxins and pesticides, and naturally rich in vitamin B3. The brand values sustainability and health, sourcing organic, sustainably produced coffee, and using a roasting process that retains the coffee's natural health benefits. Exhale Coffee promotes a lifestyle of outdoor activity, social connectedness, and overall health and wellness, enhanced by their high-quality coffee. For more detailed information, you can visit their website at Exhale Coffee.

At the end of this enlightening conversation with the Alex, we'd like to invite all our listeners to hop over to our website. In addition to our passion for coffee, we're also dedicated to sustainability, and we have an exciting range of sustainable sportswear products that we can't wait for you to explore. So, after you've enjoyed this episode, be sure to visit our website and discover how you can elevate your active lifestyle while making a positive impact on our planet. Your journey to a healthier and more sustainable you begins here!