{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Unapologetic Man Podcast: Gay Man's Coaching & Personal Development","title":"From Hiding to Helping - Ross's 140lb Journey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6a4a449e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1954,"description":"This week I'm chatting with Ross, one of our Gay Man's Coaching coaches who went from being overweight to coaching others through their own transformations.\nThis isn't just another weight loss story. Ross opens up about the real stuff: avoiding the scale for over a decade, lying to himself about being \"too busy\", and thinking he needed to get in shape before joining a gym (yeah, we've all been there).\nWe dig into what actually changed for him. Not just the pounds he lost, but the deeper work: stopping the people pleasing, asking for help for the first time, and finding a community where he actually felt like he belonged.\nIf you've been putting things off, telling yourself you're not ready, or thinking \"I'll start next week\", this one's for you.\nWhat we cover:\nWhy asking for help felt so shameful (and why that kept him stuck for years)\nThe small daily habits that actually moved the needle\nHow structure sets you free instead of limiting you\nWhat made him decide to become a coach\nHis approach to helping clients who feel stuck\nQuick wins you can use today:\nMake your bed (seriously, it works)\nGo for a walk without your phone\nTalk to someone about what's actually going on\nLINKS & EVENTS:\n\n🎟️ Edinburgh MAD Event - March 25-29, 2026 Our biggest Massive Action Day yet! Virgin Hotel Edinburgh. Limited spots. Click here to grab one of the last tickets.\n📺 Watch on YouTube Subscribe for weekly content: [YouTube link]","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/r_WUT-qaLB6-xYZX-LSYmEDoJM6Bo0CJD_Um0E-G5gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYjJh/MTE5NTRjNjI5M2Jm/YjM1NzJmNWZiNzUz/NzJiOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}