Doctor DILF 1.1 Physical Health Show Notes
Doctor DILF: Series 1 Episode 1:
Physical Health
Dr. Simon Fox talks with personal trainer Joe Langley and counsellor Scott McKellar
Why you should listen to this episode…
Personal trainer Joe Langley uses his long career in the fitness industry to give us the key factors of achieving that much-needed motivation to get fit. Joe also tells us what to look for in a gym and a personal trainer, dispelling myths about the fitness industry, and crucially, about doing exercise as an older man. This is invaluable advice for older male listeners who are thinking about getting fit, already to go to a gym, or want to restart their fitness routine. Joe leads us through the bodily changes as we age, clarifying why our t-shirts may be getting tighter and why it’s harder to carry the shopping.
Supplementing this chat, Dr. Simon Fox chats with LGBTQ+ counsellor Scott McKellar about the mental health aspect of physical fitness - specifically for older gay and bisexual men. Simon and Scott chat about how memories of PE lessons in school can stick with us and how body image can be an influential factor in our outlook.
Episode Summary
Are you thinking about getting fitter but don’t know where to start? Are you thinking about joining a gym? Perhaps you go to a gym but you’re comparing yourself with others? Or perhaps you’re looking for a personal trainer?
In this first episode, Dr. Simon Fox talks with personal trainer Joe Langley about navigating the gym environment and our own motivations to get fit, and to counsellor Scott McKellar about the mental health side of physical exercise for older gay and bisexual men.
You can join in the conversation using the #DoctorDILF hashtag on social media!
The Guests
Joe Langley is a very experienced personal trainer. He runs his own personal training business in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. You can check out his business here - Personal Training | Joe Langley Personal Training
Scott McKellar is a BACP- registered counsellor with a special interest LGBTQ+ people. He is based in Scotland and you can find his services here - McKellar Counselling | CBT counselling
Subjects Covered
Simon and his guests discuss how bodies change as we age; the motivation to join a gym; comparing ourselves to others; body image; memories of being in physical education in school; what to look for in a gym; what to look for in a personal trainer; and price ranges of gyms. Timestamps and chapters available in the episode itself.
Helpful Links
Helpful links to supportive organisations can be found here
