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How Stanley Bronstein lost 220+ pounds naturally, walked 72,000+ miles, and built a system for lasting discipline, without relying on motivation.

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Stanley Bronstein, attorney, CPA, author, and the creator of The Way of Excellence, to unpack what real, lasting behaviour change actually looks like.

Stanley lost over 220 pounds naturally, without drugs or surgery, and has walked more than 72,000 miles over the past 17 years.

But this conversation isn’t just about weight loss.

It’s about identity.
It’s about discipline when motivation fades.
It’s about playing the long-term game.

We dive into:

🔷 Why excellence beats perfection every time

🔷 The difference between emotional and physical addiction

🔷 “Don’t share goals with trolls” protecting your growth

🔷 The power of a 20-minute daily standard

🔷 Health span vs lifespan

🔷 Why commitment removes decision fatigue

🔷 How to step off autopilot and take control of your life

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you keep starting over, this episode will challenge the way you think about change.

🎙 Connect with Stanley:
https://stanleybronstein.com
https://thewayofexcellence.com

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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A Conversation on Personal Responsibility, Faith, and Rethinking Modern Health

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Rob Rene to discuss his journey from a near-fatal accident and corporate success to being diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma, and how that diagnosis forced him to completely rethink his approach to health.

Rob shares how he became his own health advocate, diving deep into research, lifestyle changes, faith, and alternative approaches to wellness while navigating a serious cancer diagnosis. We discuss the importance of personal responsibility in health, questioning information sources, the future of individualised healthcare, and how emerging technology like AI may change the way we approach medicine.

This conversation explores resilience, curiosity, and what it truly means to take ownership of your health.

Topics we cover:
• Rob’s Stage 3 melanoma diagnosis and mindset shift
• Becoming your own health advocate
• Lifestyle changes and personalised nutrition
• Faith and the mind-body connection
• AI and the future of individualised healthcare
• When technology helps and when to disconnect

This episode is not medical advice; it’s a conversation about perspective, personal responsibility, and exploring different approaches to health.

If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Connect with Rob: https://exodusstrong.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rob.rene

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrene/

https://www.instagram.com/exodusstrong/

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Why trauma, self-worth and internal safety determine your relationships and your results

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with holistic counsellor and trauma therapist Naila Ahmed to explore how nervous system regulation impacts your confidence, relationships, self-worth and success.

Most people try to build discipline, hustle harder, or “fix” their external world.

But what if the real issue isn’t motivation?

What if it’s safety?

We dive into:

🔸 How childhood trauma imprints your nervous system
🔸 Why self-worth determines what you allow in relationships
🔸 The hidden link between emotional regulation and body fat
🔸 Why money and success are reflections of internal safety
🔸 How to stop chasing validation and start attracting alignment
🔸 Practical steps to begin regulating your nervous system today

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still feel unsettled underneath, this conversation will shift your perspective.

You can’t build a powerful life on a dysregulated nervous system.

True Form isn’t just about training your body.
It’s about returning to who you were before the world told you who to be.

💬 Connect with Naila: https://www.instagram.com/coach.naila/

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

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In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I’m joined by Tom Swales, physiotherapist, strength coach, and creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) system.

We explore how the nervous system influences pain, movement, recovery, and long-term performance and why so many people stay stuck despite stretching more, training harder, or chasing the latest fitness trend.

Tom shares why breathing is the foundation of all movement, how pain is often driven by the nervous system rather than damaged tissues, and what most people are getting wrong in the gym when they train for intensity instead of longevity.

This conversation is for:

• Anyone dealing with persistent pain or stiffness
• People are confused by the fitness industry and what to focus on
• Coaches, trainers, and clinicians who want better results without overcomplicating things

In this episode, we cover:

• Why pain isn’t always a tissue problem
• How the nervous system shapes movement and healing
• The role of breathing and safety in recovery
• Training for longevity instead of breakdown
• Simple ways to move better and feel better

🎧 Listen to the full episode and start building a body that works with your nervous system, not against it.

Tom is also offering a FREE masterclass:
“8 Neurohacks for Rapid Client Results” provides practical tools to reduce pain and improve movement in 60 seconds or less.

👉 Access here: https://www.amtcertified.ca/neuro-hacks-registration-form

🔗 Connect with Tom
Website: https://www.amtcertified.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swales.tom
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TommySwales
LinkedIn: Tom Swales

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://podcast.trueformpodcast.com/blog

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This is a solo reflection episode to kick off the year.

After a year of deep conversations on The True Form Podcast, I wanted to pause and ask a simple question:

What actually stuck?

Not what sounded good in the moment, but the lessons I’ve carried into my daily life. The ones that changed how I think, train, work, date, manage stress, and present myself as a person.

In this episode, I reflect on conversations around:

• Responsibility and self-awareness
• Stress, trauma, and nervous system health
• Fitness beyond workouts
• Dating, vulnerability, and authenticity
• Purpose, presence, and cutting through the noise

This isn’t a highlight reel or a recap of every episode.
It’s an honest look at what a year of listening, learning, and applying has taught me and how those lessons are helping me find my true form.

If you’ve been listening along, I’d love to hear:
What lesson stuck with you most this year?

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A conversation with Kristine Genovese on stress, emotion, purpose, and the deeper patterns shaping health.

Many people are doing all the “right” things for their health, training consistently, eating well, managing their routines... yet still feel stuck, disconnected, or out of alignment.

In this conversation, I sit down with Kristine Genovese, creator of the Soul Intelligence method, to explore what might be missing beneath the surface. We talk about the role of stress and emotion in the body, how unprocessed experiences can shape behaviour and physical health, and why inner alignment may be just as important as discipline and consistency.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes or replacing medical care. It’s an exploration of awareness, self-connection, and simple practices that help people better understand what their body and nervous system are communicating, so health becomes more intentional, sustainable, and personal.

Work with Kristine Genovese
Website: www.soulintelligencemethod.com
My book--https://bit.ly/soul-intelligence-book-amazon It's also available on Kindle & Audible https://bit.ly/soul-intelligence-book-audible

00:00 Why “doing everything right” still doesn’t always work
06:30 What we mean by inner alignment (and why it matters)
13:45 Stress, emotion, and the body’s hidden signals
22:30 The idea behind Soul Intelligence
33:00 A simple exercise to feel alignment in real time
45:30 Self-care, boundaries, and letting go of “shoulds”
56:30 Integrating inner work with everyday health habits

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What if everything you’ve been told about foot pain, footwear, and insoles is wrong?
In this episode of The True Form Podcast, Jack sits down with podiatrist and biomechanics specialist Thien Trinh to unpack the messy truth about foot pain, plantar fasciitis, barefoot shoes, and why the footwear and medical industries keep getting it wrong.

Thien is not your typical podiatrist. From growing up in a refugee family to appearing on Shark Tank, he’s built a mission-driven business around one core idea: if you fix the foundation, you change the whole system. That means rethinking the way we walk, the shoes we wear, the insoles we’re sold, and how chronic foot pain is treated across the board.

We cover everything from gait retraining and chronic pain to integrity in business, copycat products, and why he’s betting everything on designing a new kind of shoe for the modern world.

If you care about long-term health, movement, and actually being able to walk pain-free as you age, this episode will change the way you think about your feet.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Why feet are the most neglected part of modern health
- How walking is a skill most of us were never taught
- Why the “soft cushioning fixes pain” story is deeply flawed
- The truth about plantar fasciitis and chronic foot pain
- Barefoot vs cushioning: what the barefoot movement gets right (and wrong)
- Why most orthotics are over-rigid, expensive, and misused
- How cork-based insoles can support natural mechanics instead of splinting the foot
- Thien’s family story: refugee roots, integrity, and entrepreneurship
- What Shark Tank changed about his life, confidence, and mission
- The problem with copycat products and surface-level marketing
- Why he doesn’t charge for follow-ups and still reads every review

His upcoming footwear line and how he’s designing shoes for real human movement on modern surfaces

About Thien Trinh

Thien Trinh is an Australian podiatrist and biomechanics specialist who has spent almost two decades treating chronic foot pain in-clinic. Frustrated by the failure of conventional orthotics and footwear to address root causes, he began hand-building his own cork-based insoles and ultimately took his solution to Shark Tank. Today, he creates education, products, and soon footwear, all built around one aim: helping people walk, move, and live without being controlled by foot pain.

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Why do so many high performers hit their goals yet still feel empty?
In this powerful episode, Inner Transformational Coach Eddie Truong breaks down the truth behind achievement, burnout, and the constant chase for “more.”

Eddie shares his journey from leaving Vietnam at 18 on a full-ride scholarship, to battling depression and isolation in the U.S., to discovering the deep inner work that transformed his life. Today, he coaches executives, founders, and high achievers using his ERA Framework: Empowerment, Rediscovery, and Awakening.

We dive into:
• Why success doesn’t create happiness
• How to stop attaching your identity to goals
• The surprising power of acknowledgment over compliments
• Why transformation starts within, not in external achievements
• How to reconnect with your “highest self”
• Daily practices for emotional clarity and mental resilience
• Why gratitude is one of the strongest tools for inner peace

If you’ve ever hit a milestone and wondered, “Why doesn’t this feel the way I thought it would?” this episode will change the way you see success forever.

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