The Cant Can Will Podcast

Farren Morgan is a British fitness instructor, lifestyle coach, author, and soldier. He is the founder of The Tactical Athlete, a global online coaching business known for its tactical training programmes. Farren specialises in curating tactical training programmes based on the strength and conditioning approach. He is best known for his 8 Week tactical training programme and 1-2-1 coaching. Morgan has over six years of experience working in the British Army at the rank of Lance Sergeant. As of 2021, Farren is serving as a soldier in the British Army, operating as a PTI for the Coldstream Guards in Westminster, London. He is also a member of the Guards Parachute platoon and the author of the 10 Week Tactical Athlete Conditioning, 8 Week Tactical Training, 12 week Tactical Athlete Strength and Conditioning, and the 8 Week Tactical Bootcamp Ebooks. Farren is regarded as one of the leading motivational influencers and tactical athletes across the country. Farren is always willing to do what it takes to drive towards his goals, juggling a full time career in the Army, family and a business, we talk about his success and why he loves to live outside of his comfort zone, helping people to be better tomorrow than today.

James is a former Royal Marines Physical Training instructor who found the transition from career to civilian life extremely difficult resulting in suicidal contemplation. From rock bottom, James has built himself a successful business supporting and educating men with little or no direction to be the best version of themselves. His journey is fascinating and resonates with many people. We talk about the intricacies of his journey, including how he built his business and the problems he faced an overcame to be where is today. James, a published author, is highly motivational and straight talking individual who pulls no punches in his assessment of what it takes to be better tomorrow than today.

Dan is a measured, articulate and extremely knowledgable person who has dedicated his life to invest in coaching others achieve their goals. Having preciously worked in elite Sport, he focuses his attention on his clients facing a multitude of challenges. He has developed a unique style which he uses to great effect and help his client achieved the results they seek. In this honest and open conversation, we discuss why he loves coaching, how he found his identity being different at school and the challenges facing Men is the current social climate. An interesting listen which is thought provoking and educational. Dan Osman Mo Morris

Rhiannon is a unique individual. Growing up she always stepped to her own beat and has backed herself to feel comfortable in what she has done. She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, warm, kind and welcoming but you do not have to look far to see what is beneath. She is able to summon drive, ambition and determination almost at will remaining focussed under intense pressure. She is also able to adapt under pressure and has laser beam focus on what is required at any given moment. A current Cage Warriors champion, she has her sights set on fighting on the UFC and testing herself against the very best. Embracing the daily grind she explains her strategies and motivation is following her dreams even when no one is watching! momorrisrm Rhiannon Hudson

Gus hails from Brazil and sport has always been part of his life. He played football from the age of 10 and completed a sports science degree at university. He is committed to helping people change their lifestyle through fitness. Gus has an unrivalled passion for fitness which has seen him build a success gym in Rio and London in his pursuit to helps those around him. He is one of the coolest people on the planet!! FACT. In this episode, we discover the challenges Gus faced when moving from a small town in Brazil to follow his dreams resulting in becoming the head coach of a growing global fitness brand. We discuss the risk involved, the dark times of his journey and how he was able to overcome all of this to strive #tobebettertomorrowthantoday. @momorrisrm @cantcanwill @gus.witfitness

Nick is recognised as the world’s first and leading Elite Sport Sleep Coach, probably the world’s first Sleep Coach and regarded as a leading human recovery innovator. He has over 35 years’ experience within the sleep and sleeping product industry and over 22 years dedicated to elite sport. He has worked with premiership football teams, the England national team, Team GB on Olympic Cycles and many individual athletes. After many years working within sleep and elite sport, Nick had one aim of providing a simple and achievable technique that any individual can apply to their life for improved sleep. Later named the R90 Technique, this approach has been beneficial in improving not only sleep, but recovery, performance and mood. Using his experience, Nick developed the R90 Technique consists of the 7 Key Sleep Recovery Indicators (KSRIs) that contribute to an improved sleep approach. Outlined in Nick's book Sleep, this revolutionary technique has been helping elite athletes, sports teams, high achievers, businesses and individuals all over the world. This episode is a must listen if you aim to be better tomorrow than today! @cantcanwill @momorrisrm @_sportsleepcoach

Phil Learney has been a prominent figure in Strength and Conditioning fields for close to 20 years. In this time, he has established and continues to build a reputation based around his intelligent, observational and results-based coaching. Alongside Phil’s practical teachings his open minded, pertinent writing and speaking has resulted in a great deal of respect from his peers and the community that follows him. Now the co-founder of a Human Performance business, Phil has built an extremely credible knowledge base and is well place to discuss the factors surrounding what it takes to be better tomorrow than today. In this episode we talk about rest and recovery as a key tenant in delivering a performance in any walk of life. @momorrisrm @cantcanwill @theptcoach

Ed has fought a lifetime of crime in one of the world’s busiest cities. He has worked his way through the London Metropolitan Police Force to become one of the countries experts in Counter Terrorism operations. He has first-hand experience in fighting crime, and we listen to his stories which bring him close to death and how he handled the Westminster Terror attack which shook the nation. Ed discussess the effects of an intense working period which resulted in burnout. We listen to how he managed to perform when the nation needed him to while dealing with significant personal struggle. An enthralling interview which is fascinating and intriguing in equal measure. @momorrisrm @cantcanwill @ed_juanrude

In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict. This show details Mark's story where he has since become and inspirational figure to 1000s of people and achieved unbelievable accolades as he strives to be #bettertomorrowythantoday!! Follow on: @cantcanwill @momorrisrm @markormrod

@cyruschristie is a professional Football player, having signed his first contract as a teenager with Coventry City FC. From humble beginnings, he has dedicated his life to the sport which culminated in being internationally capped for the Rep of Ireland. Cyrus talks about his journey and vividly explains what it is like to be on the receiving end on abuse and hate. He is an exceptional young man who's sole focus is to excel in his profession. This show provides insight into that success and what it takes to make it as a professional football player.

Joe is as dedicated and professional as they come. He has forged a career within Team GB's Sprint program and has coached Para athletes to success in major games. He is able to look at disability through a different lease, seeing ability and not disability and he explains how he manages to connect with the athletes he has coached. We talk about athlete performance and preparation, the effects C-19 has had on the Paralympic build up and how he seeks opportunity in everyone to build cohesion. Joe is an incredible man, but could not sit in a quiet room - One task Joe, one task!! Ha. There is no doubt you will learn and enjoy what he has to say. @joe100mcoach @cantcanwill

As you will hear, Naomi is a bubbly outwardly positive character who is a joy to be around. She is highly professional and a fanatic mother who enjoys supporting those who seek her help. Her life took an alternative route when she became a child carer, supporting her mothers decline. She vividly described the moment she was informed of her own disability where history was about to repeat itself. Candid about the ill effects of her mental ill health, this raw, emotional and funny conversation is not to be missed. @gnomes54 @cantcanwill

Alison is a freelance football reporter and presenter, her career has spanned 20 years working for and on some of the biggest sports productions in the world. She has forged her way into becoming one of the most credible and recognisable presenters and reporters in professional football. Her portfolio is impressive, including Real Madrid and Chelsea TV, Sky Sports News, ESPN and Talksport to name a few. We talk about her career, the mindset and sacrifice needed to become successful, working in a male dominated environment and the balance required to balance work and home. @alibenderTV @cantcanwill

Glenn is a former Cruiser Weight World Champion who moved into a fantastic career as Sky Sports Boxing Pundit and Commentator. We discuss his struggles with Mental Ill Health and how the Pandemic exacerbated it. Glenn talks vividly about the moments he won the world title and how he looks back on his career with some regret as well as fond memories. He is an incredible brother and father and the importance of family is ever present during this show. Glenn is constantly looking at how he can be better tomorrow than today. @cantcanwill

Elliot is one of life's natural talents. Raised within Inner City Birmingham, Elliot could have had a different future had in not been for the love of his family and an innate ability to succeed. Elliot is grounded and articulate but fiercely competitive. We talk about the importance of his family who provided loving anecdotes for me to use as ammunition. Also his mindset and how he used it to come back from a career threatening injury. This is one not to miss! @cantcanwill

Sean is one of life's straight talking fitness experts. He does not sit on the fence with his opinion and has inspired 1000s of people into sustainable lifestyle improvements. He is passionate about his business SC Vital Fitness . Sean loves his coffee, black with cream. He has a passion for being a strength athlete with an appetite for doing things right and an even bigger appetite for toasted teacakes. Best known for calling out the BS in the fitness industry, that has kept many a trainer stuck in the old school, no results mentality. Sean is on a personal mission to change the way the fitness industry trains its clients with a non-BS approach and has a proven track record. We talk about Nutrition, Sleep, Personal Trainers and the effects of COVID on his business amongst other things. This podcast is funny and straight talking, all in the pursuit making people better tomorrow than today. @scvitalfitness @seancolesc @cantcanwill @momorrisrm

Helen is one of the UK highest ranking Civil Servants, having committed her life to supporting the UK in various government departments. Currently working for the UKs Ministry of Defence, she has dedicated her time to supporting Defence personnel and veterans, specifically looking at improving Mental Health provision. Having managed the past decade with two young children, we talk discuss how she has managed both her domestic and professional life and explains some of the areas of stress and what she does to overcome that, providing a third option to women other than work or family. She is an exceptional person who is constantly striving to be better tomorrow than today. @cantcanwill

JJ is one of life's special individuals. He joined the Royal Marines whilst at University, served with aplomb and was devastated after being hit with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Explaining the vivid details he remained focused and seized opportunities which led him to compete at the London Invictus Games, earning his right to become a mainstream BBC presenter ending up strutting his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing, all with significant debilitating injuries. JJ is funny, humble, intelligent and one of the best people I know. He will leave you wanting more and inspire you to be better tomorrow than today.

Lee became the world’s first physically disabled person to row from mainland Europe to mainland South America solo and unsupported. Lee broke the able bodied record by an incredible 36 days and also broke the record for the longest solo and unsupported ocean row by a physically disabled person, a total of 3 Guinness World records. Lee is a former Royal Marine who suffered a life changing injury when he was hit by an engine block on a motorway. Listen to how he uses dreams to help him shape his future and overcome significant adversity always striving to be better tomorrow than today. Website - https://leespencer.co.uk Instagram: @leespencer_rm @cantcanwill

Anthony is a remarkable man, who has experience his fair share of set backs. Highly resilient and motivated, he forged his way to an Olympic Bronze medal in the London 2012 Games in the face of extreme adversity. Switching his focus to professional Boxing, he suffered significantly from an eye injury which ultimaltley ended his career. He explains in vivid detail how he was able to bounce back from the adversity he faced, demonstrating his incredible mental strength and how he uses his mind to be better tomorrow than today. @anthonyogogo @cantcanwill