Welcome to 'Fit Happens... the EM Way,' the podcast where Eric combines his passion for health, fitness, and mindset to help you make sustainable, enjoyable changes. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Eric provides practical advice, simple tips, and actionable strategies on nutrition, training, and building a strong mindset. Tune in for inspiring stories and easy-to-understand guidance to help you live your healthiest, happiest life, the EM way."
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Extreme dietary restrictions, heavily marketed supplements, and rapid weight-loss promises continue to dominate the health and fitness industry — yet most fail to deliver lasting results.
In this episode, we examine some of the most common nutrition misconceptions, including:
Severe carbohydrate and sugar elimination
Reliance on “magic” shakes, powders, and supplements
Unrealistic quick-fix weight-loss claims
Buzzword-driven concepts such as detoxes and alkaline diets
One-size-fits-all nutrition approaches
We discuss why these strategies are often ineffective or unsustainable, and highlight the importance of balanced, individualised, and evidence-based nutrition practices that support long-term health and performance.
This episode is for anyone seeking a more informed, practical approach to nutrition — without extremes, gimmicks, or false promises.
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19 Dec 2025
Why You Keep Quitting (And Calling It ‘Bad Timing
A lot of people think coaching only works when life is calm — when stress is low, motivation is high, and time magically appears. And that belief alone is why most people never change.
In this episode, I break down what coaching actually is — and what it definitely isn’t. It’s not control, rigid plans, or punishment for not being perfect. Real coaching is a conversation. It’s problem-solving. It’s learning how to move forward when life is busy, messy, and unpredictable — because that’s when support matters most.
We talk about why “now isn’t the right time” is usually the point, why progress still counts even when tracking or training isn’t perfect, and how sleep, stress, mood, and organisation matter more than motivation ever will. I also get honest about why giving up feels good in the moment — and why it always costs you later.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “bad at consistency,” that you always fall off, or that you need everything to be perfect before you start — this episode will challenge those stories.
Because coaching isn’t about doing everything right.
It’s about not quitting when things go wrong.
And if you’re waiting for the perfect time to work on yourself — you’ll be waiting forever.
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12 Dec 2025
Doing Your Best in December: Navigating Progress, Pressure, and Real-Life
December can feel like the perfect storm: social events, disrupted routines, unpredictable schedules, family dynamics, end-of-year stress — all layered on top of your desire to keep moving toward your goals. In this episode, we explore how overwhelm can make you feel like you’re falling short, even when you’re actually doing better than you think.
Inspired by *The Four Agreements*, we focus on one principle that becomes especially important this time of year: **Do Your Best**. And your “best” will not look the same every day — especially during a month like this.
We break down 10 real-life holiday scenarios and show what “doing your best” could genuinely look like in each. No guilt, no perfectionism, no unrealistic expectations — just calm, grounded decision-making that supports progress, maintenance, and your overall wellbeing.
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