Can I ask does anyone else suffer with chronic pain that never goes away? Just looking to see how you cope or any help you have had Thanks all

In the past two weeks I have reached out to my dad ( for those that listened to me on the podcast you’ll understand the importance). It’s been a very long time and this year I have been really Focusing not just on the physical strength but mental health and strength. With that said i decided to give my dad an opportunity to fill in some gaps. I didn’t really get the response out of him that I had hoped but one thing was clear. His mental health is not in a good place. With that said i wanted to share with you guys a question that my wife and I talked about to help me through this. Since I didn’t get the answers from my dad I was hoping for and in reflection the focus should be on my purpose. For a long time I looked at it as patch up the past and get acceptance through other things but was avoiding the deep underlying question. With that said I pose this. Other than the obvious which is to be here for our family and those close to us. What is your purpose. Given the skills you have and strengths what is your purpose and how do you strive to fulfill that purpose. We have roles as husbands fathers and sons. But we have god given talents and abilities that we must use to get fulfillment from life so that we can be the best we can be in those roles. Anyone have any comments or thoughts on this. Thank you for reading and I just thought I would share this thought with the group. Stay strong brothers

Silent suffering is not noble strength. This is a lie. Strength is found in seeking support and finally ending your suffering.

Lads, I’m putting this here because I need to share it and hold myself to it. I’m making a big change to my lifestyle mentally and physically and I’m done ignoring it. I’ve had a proper switch in my head recently. I’ve realised I haven’t been the best version of myself, and that’s not fair on my family. My mental health, my fitness, and just getting up and moving I have to improve. Not soon not when I’ve got time now. This isn’t about chasing perfection, it’s about showing up better every day. Being more present, having more energy, and setting a better example for my kids. They deserve that, and so do I. Posting this is part of keeping myself accountable. If anyone else is working on their head or their health, you’re not on your own.

Not really… nothing a rain coat doesn’t fix. Getting ready and out the door is the only real challenge. When I make my training a none negotiable, the emotions that come with training dwindle. When you know in yourself you’re going to do it regardless the emotions, the procrastination and the anxiety you feel before them sessions become irrelevant…. Because you’re going to do it anyways…. Right? You need to build trust in yourself. Trust in yourself that when you say you’re going to do something. Do it. That way you build this trust and relationship with yourself that when that 0500 alarm goes off for that run you’ve been dreading. Or your routine falls apart that day. You know deep down in yourself you’re doing that session or sticking to the game plan. This isn’t just about training. It’s every day life… Who here trust other people, more than themself? Crazy when you think about it. Your family, your children put their trust in you to be a protector and provider. But do you REALLY trust yourself? Consistency - Discipline - Integrity.