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The InnerFight Podcast
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InnerFight's Marcus Smith is a high performance coach that gets results. In his podcast he talks performance with a range of people. From some of the worlds leading health and fitness gurus to those searching to get more out of their life.
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#1005: What actually makes a good week?
Mar 500:38:06Tap to summarizeIn Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happens evenly across every area at once. He explains the importance of prioritisation, understanding capacity, and aligning expectations across the different silos of life.The episode dives into practical ways to structure weeks intentionally, planning ahead, managing your calendar effectively, and approaching challenges with the mindset of a coach rather than reacting emotionally. Marcus also discusses why the idea of being “1% better every day at everything” is unrealistic for most people, and how focusing on the right things at the right time leads to more consistent progress.
Transcribe →#1004: You don't need help with your food
Feb 2600:39:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real problem but your behaviour may be.How stress, poor sleep, and long workdays fuel bad decisions.The traps of restriction, meal plans, macro obsession, and “cheat days.”A practical 7-day behaviour audit to uncover what’s really driving your eating.
Transcribe →#1003: InnerFight Endurance
Feb 2000:51:59Tap to summarizeThe evolution of InnerFight Endurance. This week Marcus and Tom have a chat in the car on their way back from Muscat 70.3. Great time for a podcast.They talk all about how InnerFight Endurance started and how it is way more than just training plans. A great reminder that the goal isn’t only better endurance performance. It’s better humans, doing hard things, and keeping it fun along the way.Key Points:InnerFight Endurance Story & Vision: Where it started, the problem it was built to solve, and the standards that shaped it from day oneThe Pillars of Endurance: Weekly non-negotiables that drive consistency, accountability, and communityGet Better at Life: Training that develops better humansValues Over Trends: Long-term thinking, culture-first coaching.Making It Enjoyable: Because if it’s not fun, it won’t last
Transcribe →#1002: Culture, Standards & Humanity: Lessons from the All Blacks
Feb 1200:45:43Tap to summarizeToday we’re joined by our in-house Kiwi, Jamie Clarke, to dive into the culture of the All Blacks and what it reveals about legacy, humility, and, most importantly, how human beings show up for and interact with each other.The All Blacks blueprint: Why they’ve won 76.6% of games over 122 years — and why they focus on standards, not winningThe Kiwi perspective: How New Zealand and Māori culture shape identity, humility, and connectionLegacy & leadership: “Sweep the sheds,” “no dickheads,” and leaving the jersey better than you found itCulture in your world: How to apply these principles to your team, business, family, and lifeThis episode is about culture — how it’s built, how it’s protected, and why it ultimately determines performance.
Transcribe →#1001: We’re Back — Continuing the Conversation
Feb 600:27:33Tap to summarizeAfter 1,000 episodes and a short break, this isn’t a reset or a rebrand. It’s a continuation. Fewer rules, less structure, more honesty. Some episodes will be long, some short. Some solo, some with guests. When there’s something worth saying, the mic comes on.Episode 1001 reflects on the pause, the coaches summits, community, performance, regulation, and why February felt like the right time to return.
Transcribe →#1000: A chat with my dad!
Dec 501:12:07Tap to summarizeFor the 1,000th episode of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus turns the mic on someone very close to home – his dad. In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Marcus explores the man behind so many of his own values: hard work, simplicity, honesty, and doing the right thing even when it’s hard.They talk about:Taking bold career leaps – from Yorkshire to Africa, Jeddah, and Dubai, and how those risks shaped his life.Values that withstand time – discipline, honesty, simplicity, and doing the right thing even when it's hard.Choosing fulfilment over comfort – walking away from a well-paid job because he no longer enjoyed it, and why that decision defined his integrity.This episode is full of wisdom, humour, straight-talking honesty, and emotion. It’s also a gentle challenge: if your parents are still around, sit down with them, ask the questions you don’t know the answers to, and record the conversation if you can.A milestone episode, the final show of 2025, and an hour of pure gold from Marcus’ dad.
Transcribe →#999: Holly my wife
Nov 2701:05:15Tap to summarizeIn episode 999 of the InnerFight Podcast, Marcus sits down for a long-awaited and deeply personal conversation with his wife, Holly — his emergency number, and the quiet force behind much of InnerFight’s growth over the past two decades.The episode follows Holly’s journey from small-town Australia to Dubai in 2003, where she joined Emirates and spent 13 years flying long-haul around the world. She shares how her love of travel began, how she embraced exploring every layover while many crew stayed inside, and how the physical demands of flying eventually pushed her to radically improve her nutrition, leading to the creation of Smith Street Paleo.Listeners will hear Holly open up about:Growing up Australian with British roots and how identity fuels curiosityWhy she never wasted a layover and often explored cities solo between flightsThe real health challenges cabin crew face — swelling, fatigue and jet lag — and how she transformed her wellbeing through food, movement and sleepThe shift from the structure of airline life to entrepreneurshipWhat it has been like supporting Marcus through endurance challenges, uncertainty, injuries and big dreamsHer simple but powerful formula for living well: stay healthy, stay grounded, choose good people and be unapologetically authenticEpisode 999 is an honest, heartfelt portrait of partnership, resilience and the unseen support behind a big life.👉 If Holly’s story inspires you to clean up your nutrition or get more creative in the kitchen, go dive into her recipes and resources at smithstpaleo.com.
Transcribe →#998: Coaches | Andy, Vic and Eduan
Nov 2000:52:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Marcus is joined by coaches Vic, Andy, and Eduan for a fast-paced mix of banter, coaching insight, and real talk about training and life.You’ll hear how the friendly rivalry between Andy and Eduan is playing out in workouts (and Movember moustaches), what actually happens when coaches train together, and why “suffering side by side” can be such a powerful part of community. The team dives into how they fuel during heavy training blocks, navigating weight changes, meal plans, under-fuelling, and why 3,500–4,000 calories of mostly whole foods isn’t as crazy as it sounds.They also break down what makes an InnerFight class different from the noise in the fitness industry—simple basics done exceptionally well, a clear structure behind the program, and a heavy emphasis on educating members so they truly understand how to move. Vic talks gymnastics progress and smart skill work, while all three explain when it might be time to add personal training to your routine, and what a good coach should really give you beyond just a hard session.Expect laughs, a bit of roasting, plenty of honesty, and zero actual fights—just three coaches who care deeply about making people better at life.
Transcribe →#997: Michelin Star Chef Turned Marathon Runner – with Jitin Joshi
Nov 1300:55:15Tap to summarizeJitin Joshi isn’t “just” one of the world’s most respected Michelin-star chefs. He’s also a multiple-marathon finisher who’s raced across several continents and, for his 50th birthday, took on the highest marathon in the world – the Ladakh Marathon.In this conversation we dive into:What it’s really like behind the scenes in top kitchens around the worldLong hours, brutal schedules, poor nutrition… and how he turned that aroundHow running his first 10K at 40 led to 21 marathons in 10 yearsThe mindset shift from “no time to train” to making endurance a non-negotiableTraining at sea level in Dubai for a high-altitude race with very little oxygenThe emotional story behind Ladakh, his family, and why this marathon meant so muchHow Jitin uses food, curiosity and stories to create unforgettable experiences for his guests at Revolver in DubaiIf you work long hours, struggle with balance, or think “my job doesn’t allow me to train,” this episode will challenge that story in the best way.👉 Hit play to hear how a world-class chef rebuilt his health, his mindset and his running – while still operating at the very top of his industry.
Transcribe →#996: Humans Are Living in a Soup of Toxic Exposure | Dr. Joe Nieusma Reveals the Truth
Nov 600:50:59Tap to summarizeEvery day, you’re surrounded by toxins — in the air you breathe, the water you drink, and even the products you use on your skin.In this eye-opening conversation, Marcus Smith sits down with Dr. Joe Nieusma, a toxicologist with nearly 40 years of experience, to expose the hidden dangers of modern living and what you can do to protect yourself.Dr. Nieusma explains why humans today are living in a “soup of toxic exposure” — from chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants — and how small, intentional steps can help you detox your body and take back control of your health.💡 In This Episode:What “toxic exposure” really means for your bodyWhy your water, air, and food may be working against youHow pharmaceuticals can make things worseThe link between toxins, inflammation, and agingDr. Nieusma’s 3 practical steps to start detoxing today🎧 Tune in, get informed, and take charge of your health — because awareness is the first step to change.
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