Everything is Personal

Surviving Trauma, Brain Injury, and Rebuilding Life with Jim Laird | Everything Is Personal

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal episode, Jim Laird opens up about his journey from a childhood filled with emotional trauma to a career built on powerlifting and ultimately, a life dedicated to healing through simplicity and connection to nature. Key Topics Covered: Childhood trauma and its impact on adult health The toll of powerlifting and the turning point Coaching women vs. men: two completely different approaches Sunlight, circadian rhythm, and natural habit optimization Hormone health and TRT for men over 40 How honesty and simplicity drive true transformation Chapters: 00:10 – Introduction & Life in Nicaragua 01:53 – Childhood Trauma & Family Challenges 05:28 – Forgiveness and Emotional Boundaries 09:48 – Sports as an Emotional Outlet 14:08 – Journey from Powerlifting to Coaching 18:23 – Training Women vs. Men Explained 21:08 – Light, Food & Environment’s Role in Wellness 26:08 – Personalising Fitness Based on Genetics 32:38 – Hormone Health & Testosterone Management 39:08 – The Future of Fitness & Pharma Influence 43:23 – Habits vs. Hacks: Long-Term Success 49:38 – Life After Burnout & Moving to Nicaragua ABOUT LEN MAY Len May is a visionary in the field of precision health, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of EndoDNA, a cutting-edge platform harnessing the power of AI and genomics to deliver personalized wellness insights. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of biotechnology and individualized care as well as expertise in the endocannabinoid system, Len’s mission is to empower people to make data-driven lifestyle choices based on their unique genetic blueprint. As host of the podcast "Everything is Personal," Len dives deep into the science of self—exploring the connections between DNA, health, and human potential through thought-provoking conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenmay/ #EverythingIsPersonal #Podcast #JimLaird #StrengthCoach #TraumaToTriumph #SunlightTherapy #FitnessOver40 #HormoneHealth #MindBodyConnection #StrengthTraining #AutoimmuneRecovery #LifestyleMedicine #PodcastClip #LenMay

Episode Notes

In this deeply personal episode, Jim Laird opens up about his journey from a childhood filled with emotional trauma to a career built on powerlifting, and ultimately, a life dedicated to healing through simplicity and connection to nature.

Key Topics Covered:

Childhood trauma and its impact on adult health

The toll of powerlifting and the turning point

Coaching women vs. men: two completely different approaches

Sunlight, circadian rhythm, and natural habit optimization

Hormone health and TRT for men over 40

How honesty and simplicity drive true transformation

Chapters:

00:10 – Introduction & Life in Nicaragua
01:53 – Childhood Trauma & Family Challenges
05:28 – Forgiveness and Emotional Boundaries
09:48 – Sports as an Emotional Outlet
14:08 – Journey from Powerlifting to Coaching
18:23 – Training Women vs. Men Explained
21:08 – Light, Food & Environment’s Role in Wellness
26:08 – Personalising Fitness Based on Genetics
32:38 – Hormone Health & Testosterone Management
39:08 – The Future of Fitness & Pharma Influence
43:23 – Habits vs. Hacks: Long-Term Success
49:38 – Life After Burnout & Moving to Nicaragua

ABOUT LEN MAY

Len May is a visionary in the field of precision health, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of EndoDNA, a cutting-edge platform harnessing the power of AI and genomics to deliver personalized wellness insights. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of biotechnology and individualized care as well as expertise in the endocannabinoid system, Len’s mission is to empower people to make data-driven lifestyle choices based on their unique genetic blueprint.

As host of the podcast "Everything is Personal," Len dives deep into the science of self—exploring the connections between DNA, health, and human potential through thought-provoking conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

 

Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenmay/

#EverythingIsPersonal #Podcast #JimLaird #StrengthCoach #TraumaToTriumph #SunlightTherapy #FitnessOver40 #HormoneHealth #MindBodyConnection #StrengthTraining #AutoimmuneRecovery #LifestyleMedicine #PodcastClip #LenMay