Ep 85: How to SPEAK UP for Your Mental and Physical Health with Marc Paisant

Today I am chatting with certified personal trainer and mental health advocate Marc Paisant. You’ll learn how Marc turned adversity into a mission to raise mental health awareness, including the essential role of physical fitness in maintaining mental health and the importance of seeking support and maintaining balance. We’ll explore misconceptions about and how we end the stigma surrounding mental health. Marc Paisant is a Certified Personal Trainer and the creator and host of the 6AMRun.com and Relatively Normal podcasts. In his shows, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and depression to show that no one is alone and there is always someone willing to listen and help. He advocates for therapy and counseling and talks about the years of therapy that he has used to manage his mental health. As a former collegiate athlete, Marc uses physical fitness to help with his mental health and encourages others to end the stigma surrounding mental health and spread awareness. __________ Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here . __________ Today you’ll learn all about: [2:20] Marc's personal journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression [7:28] The importance of seeking help and support [13:27] The potential misuse of exercise as an escape from problems [17:52] The evolution of his relationship with fitness [22:16] Philosophy on fitness and getting started with training [29:41] Allan is grateful to Philip for his refreshing approach to nutrition coaching and how it has impacted his fitness [30:15] Lessons from youth sports and collegiate athleticism [35:39] Daily routine for maintaining physical and mental health [40:12] The connection between lifting and running [45:51] View on psychotherapy and counseling [50:37] Debunking misconceptions and myths about mental health [57:36] The question Marc wished Philip had asked [59:17] Where to learn more about Marc [1:00:00] Outro Episode resources: Marc's podcasts: Relatively Normal Podcast and 6 AM Run Instagram: @paisant_fitness LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcpaisant/ Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram