In today's episode, Jason Reed shares his journey of battling chronic illness, including ME and severe migraines, throughout his life. Despite facing setbacks, Jason found solace in music and formed a band, performing for 10 years in the South East and London circuit. He also discusses the positive impact of cannabis on his health and advocates for its legalization. The episode delves into the importance of mental fitness, the influence of karate on Jason's life, and the power of confidence in overcoming challenges. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jason Reed, despite suffering from chronic illness and severe migraines, pursued a career in music and found success by performing in front of crowds, showcasing resilience and determination.

• The mental and physical training from his early years in karate played a significant role in shaping Jason's confidence, reactions, and ability to push through challenges in his life.

• Initially skeptical, Jason's positive experience with cannabis as a treatment for his health issues led him to become an advocate for its legalization, highlighting the importance of research and personal experience in forming opinions.

• Reflecting on his music career, Jason emphasized the value of intimate performances and the impact of connecting with even a small audience, highlighting the significance of quality interactions over sheer numbers.

• Jason's journey from a struggling teenager to a successful musician and advocate for social justice demonstrates the power of personal growth, self-reflection, and the ability to find purpose and meaning in life despite setbacks.

BEST MOMENTS

"I've always been a wrestling fan because I watched the Golden Era, so I watched from WrestleMania 3, but then I dipped out because we couldn't afford Sky, ultimately." 

"I think everyone should do a combat sport at some point in their life because you learn so much about yourself."

"I was starting to get a bit better, I started to have all these thoughts, and then yeah, 17, plummeted, absolutely crashed."

"Should it be legal? I'm going to say absolutely yes, because of the last 10 years of research that I put into this."

"I love performing from the larger crowds or smaller crowds because it's the performance is amazing and we should never take for granted the ability to perform."

HOST BIO

Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.

Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness.

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