The NatLifePod

You may of heard of couch to 5k. Well this is a story of mobility scooter to marathoner.

My next guest samphire Haye’s shares a story of true healing and transformation.

Sam talks to her healing journey from being a couch bound chronic pain sufferer on pain meds to a thriving, marathoning Natural Lifestyle Coach and how healing herself through a holistic approach combining natural movement, natural nutrition, mindfulness, nature immersion and a whole heap of self-love and compassion she now gets to help empower others on their healing journey.

If you are looking for inspiration then this conversation with Sam will no doubt tick that box.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much we did.

I believe when experience and knowledge have a baby we call that baby wisdom.

Introducing my wise mate Grace Kingswell to the NatLifePod.

Grace is a nutritional therapist specialising in fertility and gut health, with a keen interest in everything to do with babies and children.

Grace is hugely qualified and incredibly passionate about her field.

Having healed herself through nutrition and lifestyle Grace speaks to her practice from a real place of knowing.

I hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did.

What if I told you, you could take a magic pill and with that pill you could become a better version of yourself, improve your family life, your health, your wellbeing, and that you could wake early, alert and on your A game. And in those early hours of the morning, before work, you could write two books, study a masters, start a PHD and build a business that was 70% more successful than the last that you’d worked for. Well my next guest Andy Ramage has a few pearls of embodied wisdom to share on this….

But Andy didn't take a magic pill, he just discovered how magic life can be when you give up the booze. It’s 10 years since Andy went dry for January. He’s remained sober for 10 years since and through his books, classes, talks and campaigns has helped 1000’s of others tap into their human potential.

This is a great chat. Andy is always on fire. It’s contagious and I believe a great proof of concept.

Psychedelics have helped me and many others that I know through real dark times of addictions and depression.

My own breakthrough with psychedelics provided the breaking down of my belief systems and reawakened an overwhelmingly empowering sense of my own ability to change.

I’m super excited to be sharing this next episode of the NatLifePod with you because I’m behind the mic with Professor David Nutt. who is a neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in the research of drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, depression anxiety, and sleep.

In this chat with David I unpack my own journey with psychedelics and the huge shifts that I have made through working with these powerful medicines David then helps to explain what was actually happening with my brain during and after these mind altering, healing and life changing experiences.

It’s a really exciting time and certainly feels that we’re on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience that could see psychedelics being used to treat addictions, depression and other mental health conditions.

We discuss the potential therapeutic purposes of psychedelics for conditions including depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and eating disorders.

I hope you appreciate the direction of this conversation and the great work that David Nutt is doing here.

On this episode of the natlifepod it’s me Tony Riddle with a ‘Short Form Solo Sesh’. We can call it a book ending gratitude piece. Much love and here’s to more great guests as. conversations in 2024.

On this episode of the NatLifePod I’m behind the mic with Stevie Ward.

Stevie Ward is a former professional rugby player who played in one of the most successful teams in super league history.

We unpack Stevie’s journey from the curios kid, picking up a rugby ball first time, to then becoming the youngest grand final winner ever, and being named captain at just 26 years of age. We then go on to unpack the injuries, the mental health issues and the brain injury that then led to Stevie retiring from Rugby at just 27 years of age.

Through his ups and downs, his wins and what was being perceived as losing in life, Stevie has birthed a belief that the truest form of resilience is to realise the potential of our true selves.

Stevie is doing great work in the community through Mentality which he launched in 2016.

Mentality is a platform for inspiring conversation around mental health for men and offers counselling and life-coaching services.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

You can help us close this gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being, by liking, commenting and sharing the pod.

Much love, you Beautiful Custodians of this Beautiful Planet.

On this episode of the NatLifePod I’m behind the mic with the man of earth himself Chris Geisler

On a couple of occasions I have had the honour of guesting on chris’ podcast so it’s with great pleasure I get to introduce Chris as my guest here on the NatLifePod.

Chris has been a great pillar of support for me and my family on many of my endurance events over years and when called upon has fully surrendered to service.

He’s a great man on a great path. I hope you get to hear and connect with some of his greatness here.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

You can help us close this gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being, by liking, commenting and sharing the pod.

Much love, you Beautiful Custodians of this Beautiful Planet.

On this episode of the NatLifePod I’m behind the mic with my wife, my rock, my lover, my partner, my best friend, my wisest adviser and the phenomenal mother to our four unschooled wildlings. Yes it’s the Key Stone that is Katarina Riddle.

On this episode of the NatLifePod I’m behind the mic with Seth Hughes

Seth is a super inspiring human who’s on a mission to help others reconnect to being nature, not separate from it.

Led by curiosity, a talent for film making , foraging and a little frustration. Seth decided to get a smart phone and start communicating his message for personal and planetary health, and in just 5 months went from 0 to hero with 124 thousand followers on the gram.

Now I say hero, not because he hit 124k followers, but because of his love and care and the intention behind what he chooses to share with his growing community.

Seth produces really meaningful, insightful, healing content for both personal and planetary health .

We unpack his journey from his early years as a surfer and his transition to a successful young videographer on the surf scene, and how nature has helped him remain grounded whilst navigating these new times as a 24 year old man, being catapulted from Seth wanting to help others reconnect to the land, to Seth going viral with reels hitting 5million views.

I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

You can help us close this gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being, by liking, commenting and sharing the pod.

Much love legends.

Yes!! ! I’m back. We’re Back!

The NATLIFEPOD is a platform for conversation to help close the gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being.

This Episode of The NatLifePod is with me, Tony Riddle. Human, Husband, Father.

Yep I’m flying solo!

In this returning short form episode I unpack my overtrain, overwhelm and how my head and feet have been in the endurance game, but how my heart wasn’t. But then how taking time out, provided the space for me to reconnect with community and my bigger picture why.

I have some powerful Men’s Work conversations coming to the NATLIFEPOD, but for now here’s me and my mic.  I hope you enjoy the brief unpacking of where I’ve been and my new heart led why.

Much love legends.

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Meet my friend Jeff AKA the cacao bear - ok I made that bit up!

Jeff is one authentic being who through the pursuit of presence has fully leant in and let go of all that wasn’t serving him. Through Jeff’s pursuit he has unlocked something quite profound, which has enabled him to become the full expression of his unique gifts and talents. Jeffs embodiment of practice and full surrender to service enables him to hold space to a level that only a few I know can.

Jeff has an incredible back story and we unpack his story of how he transitioned from 300lb man with an engineering background to the light, bright, conscious, feeling, loving intuitive being that he is today.

Introducing Tom Jonson to the NatLifePod:

I first met Tom at a ManMen experience that I held down here in Cornwall and I had little to no understanding of Tom’s successes as an England international rugby player. Tom shared his experience as a rugby player, but then opened up to what he endured as child and how that built him as a giant on the pitch. What Tom unpacked that day was something he hadn’t shared before and his vulnerability silenced the room. Tom is a giant of a man who has an incredible ‘happened for me’ message that will no doubt touch the lives of many. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Tom as much as I did.

Introducing Kate Booker aka collagen Kate to the NatLifePod:

Kate is a vibrant and thriving woman who is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about living more naturally.

Kate is a trained Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and Level 2 NatLifeCoach who has a deep and embodied knowledge. Her intention is strong and her wanting to help others on their path back to health and well-being is super inspiring.

“Nutrition can be so powerful, but to truly thrive, a holistic approach is needed”.

I hope you enjoy the conversation with Kate as much as I did.

You can help us close this gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being, by liking, commenting and sharing the pod.

Much love legends.

Introducing Kieran Low to the NatLifePod:

Kieran is a beautiful giant of a man with an incredible story. We unpack the highs and lows of his time as an international rugby player. We discuss the numerous concussions he experienced in his rugby career and the brain injury that followed. We also dive deep into the human potential to heal and grow and how nature, movement, dance, men’s circles and breath work have helped Kieran step back into the light from what was once perceived as helplessness in the dark. I have known Kieran for quite some time now and have been witness to the highs and the lows and his unique gift of expressing himself. Kieran’s ability to show up with such authenticity in his pursuit to heal and grow has been truly inspiring for myself and many others.

Introducing Sam Boot to the NatLifePod:

Yes!! ! I’m back. We’re back!

The Natural Lifestylist Podcast returns, but with a new name, new inspiration and a genuine passion for holding conversations for personal and planetary health.

The NatLifePod is a platform for conversation to help close the gap between wellness as an industry and wellness as a state of being.

In this first pod back….it’s me Tony Riddle, flying solo!

In this returning episode, I hold an honest hand up in recognition of simply not being ready, and not having the bandwidth to be getting behind the mic. But now, through the experiences I’ve gained by holding space for my NatLife Community. I’ve come back with a whole new perspective and passion to hold space for great conversations to help a larger community - that is you!

I have some great conversations already in the NATLIFEPOD bank, but for now, here’s me and my mic. I hope you enjoy the unpacking of where I’ve been, and why I feel that I’m ready for you now.

Much love legends.

Hello and welcome to the natural lifestylist podcast

Happy New Year all you beautiful beings of Planet Earth.

I recorded this podcast way back in the first half of2020 but then I dropped into hyper-focus mode in preparation for the crazy one man, two feet, three peaks barefoot event.

Then on returning from the 17 marathons, 3 barefoot peaks in 9 days I hit a massive comedown and had to go into save my own ass mode. This included the whole Riddle Tribe moving out of London and into the country.

One could say I somewhat dropped the ball on this podcast. Apologies to the wonderful Abby and all those who have waited for this.

But in keeping with my push don't flow philosophy I suspect this will be exactly the right, devine time to drop this episode.

There has been lots of talk recently on the new norm but as far as I'm concerned the only new norm we should be moving towards is, actually, the natural norm. Which, ain’t that new.

This conversation has certainly helped me better understand and articulate my message around the natural food norm.

It takes a huge amount of skill in our modern, industrialized world to get our fundamental needs met. I hope this conversation will help you refine your food filter and make that journey a little easier to understand.

Abby Rose is the co-creator and co-host of Farmerama, a platform for the regenerative farming movement; for them to share their voices.

Abby is also the co-founder of Vida Cycle apps, creating digital tools to create ecology, profitability and beauty on farms around the World. Their tech tools are built to support a paradigm shift towards regenerative farming where farmers are empowered through learning from their observations.

I really hope you enjoy this chat. I learnt a hell of a lot from Abby and I feel like it's just the start. Enjoy the conversation.

Where can you find Abby and her work?

Welcome to The Natural Lifestylist Podcast

It’s been quite some time since I last released a new podcast, even though this one's been in the bank and I've been itching to put it out. It didn't feel appropriate to put it out, especially in these coronavirus times.

Then, as if by magic,  I was presented with some research that suggests that high levels of air pollution, specifically diesel may be one of the contributing factors to deaths from COVID-19.

I really enjoyed my time behind the mic with the one that is Sophie Hellyer - what a being she is.

I had just completed 20 slow and sticky barefoot miles and found that we only had 20 mins to drop the mic! Yes, 20 minutes might seem short in time, but it was punchy and definitely didn’t fall short in delivering the integrity of Sophie’s sustainability message. You never know which way a conversation is going to go, but I was delighted with the direction of this. As a father to three daughters I found this particular sustainability conversation of vital importance.