In this episode, Coach Mark Carroll is joined by his partner, Lauren Simpson, for an honest, in-depth conversation about their personal fat loss journey. They reveal the exact strategies they're using to tailor their nutrition plans, the science behind their calorie and macro breakdowns, and how lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and postpartum recovery play a major role in dieting success.

Expect real talk, expert advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at how two fitness professionals approach fat loss very differently—based on their goals, bodies, and life circumstances.

Whether you're a coach, a busy parent, or just someone looking to fine-tune your diet, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your fitness goals with purpose.

• Why Mark and Lauren decided to do a 12-week fat loss phase
• A breakdown of their individualized calorie and macro plans
• The science behind calculating TDEE and creating sustainable deficits
• How body composition, muscle mass, and weight affect your diet
• Why “one-size-fits-all” programs fail most people
• How sleep deprivation and parenting impact hunger and fat loss
• The role of tracking, accuracy, and behavioral differences between Mark and Lauren
• Tips for maintaining momentum, motivation, and realistic expectations
• Why Lauren’s being conservative and Mark’s going more aggressive with their deficits
• A sneak peek into their 8-week challenge and how you can join

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In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Coach Mark Carroll steps away from the fitness talk and opens up about his investing journey—from humble beginnings with zero financial background to building a $45 million investment portfolio. Mark shares raw reflections on his mindset, mental health struggles, lessons from failure, and how he became self-made without any business training or financial mentorship.

This isn’t a masterclass or a sales pitch—it’s a real story from a personal trainer who found freedom and security through relentless learning and smart investing. Whether you’re a coach, creative, or everyday person looking to take control of your financial future, this is the episode that might change your mindset—and your life.

• Why Mark started investing and how his mental health played a role
• How he grew from $0 to a $45M+ investment portfolio
• The exact asset classes he focused on (property, stocks, crypto)
• Why mindset and self-education matter more than business degrees
• What motivated him to build long-term wealth, not quick cash
• His unique approach to saving, spending, and investing
• The biggest investing mistake you can make—and how to avoid it
• A vulnerable look at his self-doubt, failures, and perseverance
• How he used the same discipline in fitness to fuel financial growth

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In this raw and deeply personal episode, Coach Mark Carroll opens up about the patterns and habits that have been quietly sabotaging his progress — both in life and in business. From post-movie inspiration to brutally honest self-reflection, Mark breaks down five behaviours he knows are holding him back and shares the internal battles behind each one. This isn’t just another productivity pep talk — it’s a powerful reminder that awareness alone isn’t enough; it’s what you do with it that counts.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're spinning your wheels without real results, this episode is for you. Mark doesn't claim to have it all figured out — instead, he invites you to reflect alongside him, take ownership, and start implementing meaningful change.

• Self-Awareness vs. Self-Action: The painful gap between knowing your weaknesses and fixing them.
• Why Plans Fail: The truth about overstacking calendars and underdelivering on personal commitments.
• The Doomscroll Spiral: How digital distractions drain your energy and derail your goals.
• Information Overload: The trap of consuming knowledge without applying it — and how it steals your momentum.
• Loop Fatigue: How unclosed “mental loops” — like unread messages and minor tasks — can compound into stress and guilt.
• Doing Too Much, Achieving Too Little: Why spreading yourself thin across goals leads to burnout and resentment.
• The Illusion of Progress: How busyness masks stagnation — and how to refocus on real, measurable improvement.
• A Call to Self-Reflection: How to identify your patterns, assess their impact, and commit to real, lasting change.

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