Perk and Pace Podcast
by Perk and Pace
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Safe spaces and lifting up the LGBTQ+ community
Safe spaces and lifting up the LGBTQ+ community
About this podcast
Welcome to the PERK+PACE PODCAST with Matt Bayliss and Lydia Papaphilippopoulos. Where original, authentic conversations are brewed well across lifestyle, hospitality, business, health & fitness, plus much more.
Bringing you real stories from real people.
Episodes
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- Safe spaces and lifting up the LGBTQ+ community · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this powerful episode, we sit down with Darrian — a diversity and inclusivity consultant, athlete, and soon-to-be personal trainer — to talk all things fitness, identity, and…
- The pause that fuels progress · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode, Lydia and Matt dive into a topic that every dedicated gym go-er wrestles with: rest days. Why is something so essential often so hard to embrace? Whether you're…
- How to prioritise your health when time is short and life is full on · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 6Episode: How to Prioritise Your Health When Time Is Short and Life Is Full On Inspired by our recent chat with the unstoppable Xanthi, Matt and Lydia are back with a punchy…
- Pressured but powerful: Xanthi's NHS life and Hyrox transformation · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 5This week on Perk and Pace, Lydia and Matt sit down with the unstoppable Xanthi—a proud Greek powerhouse balancing a high-pressure NHS role with a fierce commitment to health…
- Sweat, Shame & Strength: Fitness Culture in Our 20s, 30s & 40s · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of The Perk & Pace Podcast, hosts Lydia and Matt get real about how their relationships with training have evolved—from body image battles and performance…
- The guilt free goal reset: Rewriting the rules · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 2Did Q1 go exactly to plan? Or are you staring at those untouched goals wondering what went wrong? In this powerful follow-up to our goal-setting episode from the start of the…
- Gymshark, God & finding purpose over popularity w/ Giwa · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this powerful and refreshingly real episode of the Perk & Pace Podcast, Lydia & Matt with down with Giwa - Gymshark ambassador, fitness influencer and content creator with a…
- Viva la France: Chaos, Lessons & Triumphs at Hyrox Toulouse with Matt & Lydia · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 1Perk & Pace is back with Season 2! In this episode of Perk & Pace, Matt & Lydia take you behind the scenes of their unforgettable weekend in Toulouse, where the highs and lows…
- Episode 17: Pizza, passion & pitfalls: behind the scenes at Otto with Chris & George · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode of Perk & Pace, we go behind the scenes at Birmingham’s coolest pizza joint, Otto, with its passionate owners, Chris and George. From humble beginnings to running…
- Episode 16: Building mental resilience through physical fitness · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of The perk & pace podcast, hosts Matt and Lydia dive into the powerful connection between physical fitness and mental resilience. They explore how developing…
- Episode 15: Period Power: Unlocking the Secrets of Your Menstrual Cycle for Better Training with Avital Prais · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of Perk and Pace, hosts Matt and Lydia sit down with expert Avital Prais to dive deep into the fascinating world of the menstrual cycle and its impact on…
- Episode 14: Why you need to fail fast: the art of failing foward · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this compelling episode, Matt and Lydia dive deep into the uncomfortable yet essential topic of failure. They open up about their own biggest failures — the moments that…
- Episode 13: Redefining happiness: going against the grain & building your own life · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of Perk & Pace, hosts Lydia and Matt dive into what true happiness looks like for them and how they’ve navigated the challenges of going against the grain to…
- Episode 12: New year, same you: building lasting health habits anytime & navigating the festive season guilt · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of the Perk and Pace Podcast, hosts Matt & Lydia kick off the new year with a refreshing take on health habits that last—no matter the season. With the festive…
- Episode 11: Minced opinions and a Merry Q&A: a Christmas special with Matt, Lydia and special guests · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 11Get ready for the ultimate holiday treat as Matt, Lydia, and 2 special guests unwrap some festive fun in this Christmas Special! In this episode, your hosts dive into a lively…
- Episode 10: Finding courage: Laura, Bite Your Brum, on social media, going self-employed and mental health struggles · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of The Perk and Pace Podcast and the 3rd and final instalment in the limited series recorded at the amazing Setl Birmingham location, hosts Lydia and Matt sit…
- Episode 9: Breaking barriers in hospitality: Chef Tara's journey, mental health & thriving in a male dominated industry · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of The Perk and Pace Podcast, hosts Lydia and Matt sit down with Chef Tara Moreton-Archibald of Thirteen Plates, an inspiring chef with a unique journey. Tara…
- Episode 8: From Business to Ironman: Guillaume Piot on Overcoming Adversity, Discipline, and Risk-Taking · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this powerful episode of The Perk & Pace podcast, hosts Lydia and Matt sit down with Guillaume Piot (G), an inspiring entrepreneur, athlete, and risk-taker who built a…
- Episode 7: Hidden Gems & Iconic Spots: Our Favourite Hospitality Finds Around the World · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 7Join Lydia & Matt in this exciting episode of the Perk & Pace podcast, where they take you on a global tour of their favourite hospitality spots. From hidden gems and local…
- Episode 6: No excuses. Discipline, hard work and crushing your goals with hospitality hero Andy Low N Slow · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 6No Excuses: Discipline and Hard Work | Andy Low N Slow In this episode of our fitness and wellbeing podcast, we sit down with Andy Low N Slow, the renowned pitmaster and founder…
