RNT Fitness Radio
Ep. 160 - Developing Self Awareness, Critical Thinking & Battle Depression
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by Samir Oukili to discuss his story and journey in the industry, both on a personal and professional level. This one goes deep as Samir shares some of his struggles around mental health, his relationship with food, and how he’s turned it all around to shed the skin to a new being. We talk about his purpose, his new family, and the importance of self awareness and critical thinking, and why both are sorely missing in most. With over a decade of industry insight, this is an episode that will offer value to people at all stages of the journey.
‘’You don’t have a belief if you haven’t challenged the opposite side’’
- Samir Oukili Timestamps:
2:02 – Early days of fatherhood 3:07 – Samir’s newfound purpose 6:02 – Purpose before Noor 7:38 – Samir’s upbringing 9:00 – Samir’s journey in fitness 12:03 – Philosophy of religion 13:27 – Depression at 19/20 16:33 – The work involved for Samir 2.0 18:50 – Samir’s cry for help 25:22 – What goes in Samir’s mind when he’s training 27:31 – Biggest demons right now 30:43 – Using the physical as the vehicle 32:56 – Fear of accountability 35:35 – Critical thinking 40:01 – The ideal fitness industry 46:28 – The good anxiety 47:20 – What’s next for Samir? 51:43 – Samir’s struggle with food 54:41 – Final words from Samir
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