{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Joe Wicks Reveals How His Dad's Addiction Created The Body Coach Empire","slug":"joe-wicks-reveals-how-his-dad-s-addiction-created-the-body-coach-empire","published_at":"2026-09-19T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/joe-wicks-reveals-how-his-dad-s-addiction-created-the-body-coach-empire","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6553758946.mp3?updated=1776257926","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6553758946.mp3?updated=1776257926","summary":"Joe Wicks built a fitness empire that reaches millions, but what most people don't know is that his dad's heroin addiction was the real catalyst. In this episode, Adrian Wells sits down with The Body Coach to explore how childhood trauma became the foundation for one of the UK's most influential wellness movements. This isn't your typical success story. It's about breaking cycles, finding purpose in pain, and why sometimes our biggest wounds become our greatest strengths. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why children of addicted parents are 2-3x more likely to develop addiction themselves (and how Joe broke the cycle) • The science behind exercise as depression treatment: it's as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate cases • How 1 in 4 UK children live with a parent struggling with mental health or addiction issues • Why men are 3x less likely to seek help for mental health (and Joe's approach to changing that) 👤 Perfect for: Anyone who's dealt with family addiction, struggled with mental health, or wants to understand how adversity can fuel purpose. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces Joe Wicks and the hidden story behind The Body Coach [02:15] Growing up with an addicted parent: the daily reality [04:45] How fitness became Joe's escape and eventually his mission [07:30] The moment Joe realized he could help others heal through movement [09:00] Breaking the stigma around men's mental health [11:15] Practical advice for anyone supporting a loved one through addiction 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next breakthrough insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: addiction recovery, mental health, childhood trauma, fitness therapy, family dysfunction Find all episodes at…","meta_description":"Joe Wicks built a fitness empire that reaches millions, but what most people don't know is that his dad's heroin addiction was the real catalyst. 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