In this episode of the Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Mark is joined by returning guest and friend, Jack Hallows a personal trainer turned social media powerhouse. Together, they dive into the realities of online coaching, the evolution of fitness content, and what it actually takes to grow an authentic and successful brand in today's hyper-saturated digital landscape.

Jack shares his journey from gym floor PT to amassing over 280,000 followers online, breaking down what works on social media, how to stay true to your voice, and the importance of being a great coach before becoming a content creator. Expect raw honesty, laughs, practical advice, and a few well-placed F-bombs.

If you're a coach trying to grow your business or navigate the minefield of fitness content online, this episode is a must-listen.

• How Jack went from 4.5k followers to 280k+ by staying consistent and true to his coaching values
• The difference between being a coach who uses social media vs. a content creator pretending to be a coach
• Why "entertaining" doesn’t always mean “educational” and how to balance both
• The 3 E’s of content: Education, Empowerment, and Entertainment
• How to reverse engineer your audience to create content that resonates (and converts)
• Why so much fitness content is BS and how to stand out without selling out
• The power of social proof and authenticity in growing your business
• Jack’s upcoming “Coaching Upgrade Seminar” for personal trainers and online coaches
• Mark’s honest frustrations with social media and how they both navigate the content grind

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Mark sits down with his partner Lauren Simpson to dive deep into a topic many shy away from mental health within a relationship. Known for his honesty online, Mark opens up even more about his lifelong battle with severe depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar II, and adult autism. But this episode isn’t just about him—it’s a candid two-way conversation that explores what it’s like for Lauren to support a partner with mental health struggles.

From the early days of their relationship to navigating daily challenges as business partners and new parents, Mark and Lauren reveal the raw, emotional truths of living and loving through mental illness.

Their vulnerability offers a rare dual perspective—both from the person experiencing the challenges and from the one standing beside them.

• Mark’s deeply personal journey with mental illness, including multiple diagnoses
• Lauren’s perspective as a partner who had never experienced mental illness before
• How mental health challenges have shaped their relationship, parenting, and business
• The importance of not taking things personally in a relationship with mental illness
• Why supporting someone doesn’t mean fixing them
• Coping strategies, routines, and the importance of seeking professional help
• The power of acceptance, patience, and choosing to love someone as they are
• Honest Q&A from their community—including how they navigate social situations and roles at home

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In this episode of the Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Mark sits down with his brother and experienced coach Glenn Carroll to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of training: the warm-up. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned lifter, this episode will transform how you approach movement prep and performance. From the science behind effective warm-ups to practical strategies for injury prevention and improved training output, Glenn shares insights rooted in 15+ years of coaching, strength, and rehab experience.

They cover common mistakes, discuss the RAMP framework (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate), and share real-world tips to help you get more out of every training session without wasting time.

• The importance of warming up and why most people get it wrong
• Glenn’s approach to warming up for pain-free performance
• The RAMP framework and how to apply it
• Static stretching vs. mobility work: what actually helps?
• How many warm-up sets you really need (and when to skip them)
• Warm-up strategies for full-body workouts
• How advanced lifters can prime their nervous systems without creating fatigue
• Tips for trainers and coaches to better prepare clients
• Why structured planning and intent matter more than endless band work

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