In this special edition of the Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Coach Mark takes a break from the usual deep dives to answer real questions from his audience. From fitness and nutrition to business, fatherhood, mental health, and personal growth, this candid and wide-ranging Q&A offers listeners a raw, unfiltered look into the life behind the coach.

Whether you're curious about building muscle, navigating burnout, handling success, or managing fatherhood with a demanding career, Mark opens up in a way that's both relatable and inspiring.

• Mark’s honest thoughts on health vs. aesthetics — and how to balance both
• Insights into running a growing fitness business vs. being a solo personal trainer
• The realities of mental health, medication, and managing fatherhood
• Practical tips on glute growth, caffeine use, and breathing during lifts
• How to build a positive relationship with fitness for your kids
• Behind-the-scenes of Mark’s personal life — moving house, feeding swans, and balancing business with real life
• A powerful discussion on suicidal thoughts and how Mark copes with daily mental health struggles

📩 Subscribe:

Never miss a new episode — Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify.

🌟 Leave a 5-Star Review:

Your review helps us reach more people!

• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — scroll down, tap 5 stars, and write something you enjoyed.
• On Spotify, tap the ★ rating at the top of the show page (you’ll need to listen to at least one episode first).

📲 Share the love:

Post a screenshot to your Instagram Story, tag @coachmarkcarroll, and let others know what you took away from the episode. Every share helps more people hear these messages.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Coach Mark Carroll is joined by his partner, Lauren Simpson, for an honest, in-depth conversation about their personal fat loss journey. They reveal the exact strategies they're using to tailor their nutrition plans, the science behind their calorie and macro breakdowns, and how lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, and postpartum recovery play a major role in dieting success.

Expect real talk, expert advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at how two fitness professionals approach fat loss very differently—based on their goals, bodies, and life circumstances.

Whether you're a coach, a busy parent, or just someone looking to fine-tune your diet, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your fitness goals with purpose.

• Why Mark and Lauren decided to do a 12-week fat loss phase
• A breakdown of their individualized calorie and macro plans
• The science behind calculating TDEE and creating sustainable deficits
• How body composition, muscle mass, and weight affect your diet
• Why “one-size-fits-all” programs fail most people
• How sleep deprivation and parenting impact hunger and fat loss
• The role of tracking, accuracy, and behavioral differences between Mark and Lauren
• Tips for maintaining momentum, motivation, and realistic expectations
• Why Lauren’s being conservative and Mark’s going more aggressive with their deficits
• A sneak peek into their 8-week challenge and how you can join

📩 Subscribe:

Never miss a new episode — Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify.

🌟 Leave a 5-Star Review:

Your review helps us reach more people!

• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — scroll down, tap 5 stars, and write something you enjoyed.
• On Spotify, tap the ★ rating at the top of the show page (you’ll need to listen to at least one episode first).

📲 Share the love:

Post a screenshot to your Instagram Story, tag @coachmarkcarroll, and let others know what you took away from the episode. Every share helps more people hear these messages.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Coach Mark Carroll steps away from the fitness talk and opens up about his investing journey—from humble beginnings with zero financial background to building a $45 million investment portfolio. Mark shares raw reflections on his mindset, mental health struggles, lessons from failure, and how he became self-made without any business training or financial mentorship.

This isn’t a masterclass or a sales pitch—it’s a real story from a personal trainer who found freedom and security through relentless learning and smart investing. Whether you’re a coach, creative, or everyday person looking to take control of your financial future, this is the episode that might change your mindset—and your life.

• Why Mark started investing and how his mental health played a role
• How he grew from $0 to a $45M+ investment portfolio
• The exact asset classes he focused on (property, stocks, crypto)
• Why mindset and self-education matter more than business degrees
• What motivated him to build long-term wealth, not quick cash
• His unique approach to saving, spending, and investing
• The biggest investing mistake you can make—and how to avoid it
• A vulnerable look at his self-doubt, failures, and perseverance
• How he used the same discipline in fitness to fuel financial growth

📩 Subscribe:

Never miss a new episode — Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Follow on Spotify.

🌟 Leave a 5-Star Review:

Your review helps us reach more people!

• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — scroll down, tap 5 stars, and write something you enjoyed.
• On Spotify, tap the ★ rating at the top of the show page (you’ll need to listen to at least one episode first).

📲 Share the love:

Post a screenshot to your Instagram Story, tag @coachmarkcarroll, and let others know what you took away from the episode. Every share helps more people hear these messages.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.