Meditation and Running has Changed My Life 

when he started talking about his failures I legit started crying

Simon. I adore you. As a man. As a husband. As a carer. As an all round awesome dude. You and Martina are just adorable. You both fill me with hope and warm fuzzies. Love your honesty and realistic healthy outlook on life. Much love 💕

Shaved head, meditation, orange clothing. We are witnessing Simon’s transformation into a monk.

When you have big breakthroughs in mental health and become more balanced internally and express that outwardly it can seem different and down to the people around us because we aren't frantically faking happiness anymore. That contrast can be alarming to the ones who love us that we haven't wanted to worry with how unhealthy we were mentally/emotionally before. The past 2 years have been quite an adjustment in my life as I've been on a similar path as I recovered from a concussion and liver injury received in a car accident. My family is alternately amazed and concerned about the changes I continue to experience on my quest to be the best person I can possibly be.

I like how this video doesn't just imply that there is a single cure all. It's really a holistic look at life and improvement, everything is connected.

simon, i feel the need to tell you that as someone who started subscribing to your channel since 2012 you are amazing some youtubers seem like amazing people but always feels a little bit off like they have a persona online you are not that you are genuine i can feel your kindness through the screen i can feel your love through the screen i dont really know know you but that's what i believe and that's why i love seeing you guys so much and i'm so glad that you feel much better after renewing your routine

I’m gonna say what everyone else has said by now: Simon, you are a gem of a man. Martina is a beautiful soul and you both are obviously a great team. I’ve learned so much about love from your relationship. The biggest take away is that love is reciprocal, tough, and a worthy battle. As an old school nasty, this video gives me so many feels! Can’t wait to see what’s ahead 💜💙💚🧡💙

I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Is that a bad thing? I don't know. Weight loss wasn't the plan. But the changes that led to that loss are changes I'm happy about. Let me know what you think.

Simon you just made me cry AF. I love you and Martina so much. I remember being in middle school and watching y'all roast kpop music videos. Life has changed so much. I'm lost and fighting myself everyday. I should be in a very stable and happy place but I've never felt so miserable and confused and hella lonely. I miss being confident and not giving two thoughts about my future. Anyway this video helped SOOOOO much. I felt you were speaking to my soul. I miss reading too. Novels always made me happy in middle and high school. I hate running with a passion lol, but I know my physical and mental health go hand in hand here. Thank you for this

He is a great storyteller, keeps you interested.

I’m trying to give up alcohol. It’s day 3 and I can tell a difference in my sleep. Wish me luck

Oh Simon. Hurts my heart everytime you talk about how much you feel like a failure. Crying through runs is actually common. I am so happy that you have had such a wonderful transformation in 2019!

I took a course at university on meditation. We focused on thanking our bodies and thanking for every good thing that has ever happened to us. I noticed my health improved. Kind of like my body was responding to my thoughts for it. I felt happy. very happy. I eventually want to add in yoga at the same time because that is meditation for the body. I would say your right where you should be. Maybe hook Martina onto meditating too. She almost already does this when she works on building her ladder. I've seen it said many times, mind over matter. You are making great progress. I don't know if you're depressed. You don't seem to be. I have clinical depression of the "don't wanna do anything" variety. Your strides in personal growth seem to fly in the face of that. Maybe you are just mellowing out as you mature. When my dad was sick with cancer, I decided to walk every day. It was the only thing I felt I could control at the time. I felt better for it. maybe this is what your feeling, the need for some kind of control. If you can keep yourself in a positive place. It will bring Martina up with you. it's like they say on the plain, "put your oxygen mask on first, then help". love you both sooooo much. Thank you for being human.

"sorry if you were ex[pecting a tear jerker" mean while i burst into tears when he started talking about how much he wanted to take care of martina

Watching this after Simon's newest video, it hits differently

As someone who feels like they hold their partner back, I can say that Martina will probably feel this way no matter how you improve or don't improve yourself. It's just something we have to deal with in our own issues and insecurities, which really sucks because people like us will probably always feel like they're being left behind a little - even if you sit on the couch with us all day. I think what you're doing is incredibly healthy for you, both physically and mentally. Not many people get to have a chance to start fresh, and it seems like it's obviously working. Just let any concerned friends and family know that you're changing your lifestyle which means multiple changes, not just one or two - and that it makes you feel so much happier and healthier. I'm sure that once they know you haven't gone "crazy vegan", they'll be more supportive than worried lol. Congratulations on the success, it's amazing, it's inspiring and you deserve all of it :)

On the other side of the world... How I Gained 15kgs and Changed My Pants

Mindfulness has really changed my life, and changed me. Sometimes when you become more present and authentic, it can be shocking to those around you. I was always a people-pleaser in the past, and when I started changing some family members said I wasn’t thinking about them enough. They were just used to me obsessing about their needs. Similarly, it’s easy to ignore anxiety by pretending to be upbeat and positive all the time. People seeing you change might think that you’ve become more sad, more serious. But as you are more true to yourself and see your thoughts and feelings for what they are, you will be better able to help and connect with them on the future. God bless!! I love you guys!

Dear Simon - I really appreciate how vulnerable you were in this video. You spoke so honestly and earnestly, and not once did you apologise for being 'too open' or anything of that sort, which I tend to see often in other videos where someone is expressing something heartfelt. You didn't detract from what you were saying by apologising or making jokes about it, you didn't shy away from your feelings, and I genuinely feel very touched that you were able to be so honest with your audience. I teared up towards the end of the video as you were discussing your fears about the possible 'dark side' of these changes, and I just wanted to send you a big hug. It seems like you're doing perfectly alright to me, but maintaining self-awareness and evaluating your situation is always important too. You and Martina have both inspired me many times over, but this video went one step further and I am somehow deeply touched by all that you've said. Thank you for having the courage, the openness, the honesty, and the vulnerability to make this video. My day and even my life are better for having watched it. Keep up the good work, and please know that we are all cheering you on!

I started clapping when you said "I started to do this for myself!".

On American Thanksgiving Everyone: TIME TO GET FAT Simon: How I Lost 20lb

wow... it's so crazy that you guys uploaded this today. today is the first day that i'm recommitting to my health journey again after a long and sucky stump. i plan to start intermittent fasting, go to the gym regularly again, meditate again and see a therapist for my anxiety/depression. thank you for this video, simon :) it's truly an encouragement and a good sign

I’ve cried while running too it really helps with your emotions and inner thoughts. It’s helped my anxiety a boat load I never thought I’d be a runner but now I run 3 times a week for 5k

Simon is scared that he’ll be a burden to Martina if he isn’t as strong as he wants to be. But in some videos, it shows Martina feeling bad/thinking that she is a burden to Simon while he encourages her and tells her that she’s never a burden. I feel the same way with my boyfriend I’ve been with for almost five years. I feel like a burden due to my (sometimes) negative personality and struggles with self-hate. As an old school nasty, I don’t know exactly what I took from you guys in loving your partner, but what I did learn was that I just need to love and love genuinely because sometimes, that’s all you need 💕

Despite the terrible things Martina has been going through, she is still a very lucky girl ❤️

Also, NOTIFICATION SQUAD! What are you having for dinner? I'm just about to make some stir fried rice and beans :D

"It doesn't really show" Um excuse me, Mr Ripped, it certainly DOES show, even just in this past year! 💪💪💪

Honestly I love your food videos, but videos like this where you guys sit down and discuss matters in your lives that are important to you are my favorite. Ive learned so much and I’m inspired to better my own life. But Simon I don’t think you are spending too much time on exercising or meditating, as long as you can look back and confidently say that it was time well spent I think it’s ok. But Martina not being able to exercise with you is tough. Maybe she can meditate with you as she has trouble exercising her body, she can exercise her mind instead. (I hope that came off right) Anyways I love you guys and your channel is amazing!!!

Hey just wanna say I am so thankful to you guys. Back when you guys were “eat your kimchi”, your videos brought me so much joy and motivated me to move to korea for a year. That year was the best year of my life. Im so sorry that toxic kpop fans sullied your experience in korea. It makes me so sad. Anyways just wanted to send you guys some good vibes.

when you said failure as a husband, It broke my heart you are an amazing husband!

Get you a partner who loves you as much as Simon does with Martina and vice versa :')

I was 16 when I started watching you and Martina, and I instantly thought "that's what I want to be like" because of your beautiful energy. It's still true. You two go through such hard things, and it's admirable how you deal with it. Chin up, you're doing great. Sending you love.

As much as I love your tl;dr videos and fapfaps, Yourself improvement videos give me so much comfort, from both you and Martina. It kind of gives me hope that I can get better, and every step counts. I hope you guys are able to always find the good in every bad day you manage to get, and allow your emotions to just pass by without damaging your psyche. Stay Nasty

Your guys' love is the stuff found in books and films.

When you talk about going “overboard” with exercise, I think it’s only a problem if you find yourself restricting the rest of your life to accommodate these changes. Like, if you went out running during the typhoon bc you just can’t miss a day or something. But doing it bc it makes you feel better... you’re not going too far :)

Sleep is sooo important. When I recognise that my phone is a hindrance to my sleep and remove it, there is a huuuuge difference in my sleeping pattern. I wake up early without needing an alarm and I feel so refreshed. Would really recommend reducing/ removing technology from your life at night.

I'm glad Simon is making a video talking just by himself like that

Hearing Simon talk about his worries and failures really broke my heart. But I'm glad that he's doing a lot better and that his changes in his day to day life has made him more motivated and happy. All of us nasties are so proud of you Simon. Keep up the great work

Since January I’ve lost 51lbs. I’m even at the gym right now. Congrats!

Simon, you’re video hits so many of the right points. My wife turned me on to your channel - mainly because of the connection you and Martina so clearly have and how you make such witty fun from everyday experiences. So many of our days are brightened by your videos. Your personal story of change resonates with us. We have applied some of the same changes and feel you are on the right path. And, for my part, I believe you have to stay strong yourself to be strong for Martina. An inspiration for me, for sure, to keep applying new habits and techniques to my personal wellbeing to help in my journey with my wife. We both admire how you and Martina are there for each other. Thank you for sharing!

It sounds like 2019 forced you into growth and personal improvement, that is the silver lining. You are doing great. Thanks for sharing.

Simon talking about focus was very ASMR for a second. Such a good voice! You're killing it. I'm sure not only Martina is proud but all us NASTIES are too!

Simon don't let anyone tell you that the changes youre making are "too much." You are bettering yourself intentionally and when someone does that...it makes the world and people around you so much brighter. You ARE doing the right thing. I attempt to do the same thing for myself every day as well. When I skip out on bettering myself, I skip out on making my world better. Much Love, my friend

As someone who's dealing with EDS+ a lot of mental issues, it moved me so much that you wanted to better yourself so you could help Martina. And the fact that it lead you on a path towards personal happiness and fulfilment is just magical.

I do taekwondo and we have classes where we do “forms meditation” where we just go through our forms over and over while our master directs us to keep our minds on the movement ect. And we end it by traditional meditation of siting and focusing on the feel of our heart and breath. I carry this into my daily life now and I feel like it’s changed me drastically as a person. I had dealt with the loss of a loved one and took it hard. I was just filled with anger 24/7 and wasn’t in a good space but meditation and exercise helped me get through become better.

Hey Simon I hope you read this because I might be able to answer your question You say you do all of these things daily, which is great because you really seem to be happy with it! BUT what happens if you don't? like let's say you skip an entire day of this routine of yours. Do you then feel guilty or like you failed? Do you get upset with yourself and mentally beat yourself up for not fulfilling this routine of yours? Because if you say yes to that, then yes, then it might be unhealthy and you are trying to control what can be controlled when you might be feeling like other things are out of your control if that makes sense. So just make sure that you're routine doesn't become a ritual. Hope this can help as a perspective

Running is a beautiful thing, it greatly helped me in times of deep depression, it gets you out of the house and your mind off your thoughts, a healthier body and better neurochemical balance. The "runners high" is very much a thing as well, but it can take some weeks of work to get there, but it's worth it. Happy for you!

That feeling of success Simon talks about with running is similar to why I love roller derby. As with many women I'm sure, I've spent a good part of my life hating my body for what it was not, but in roller derby, for 2-4 hours a week I get to feel slightly graceful, and celebrate my body for what it CAN do. 😊

Simon you are such a beautiful human. It is shocking for me the amazing strength you show when you talk so openly about your inner life, and the conscious effort you put into being the best version of yourself as a human, as a man and as a husband. I admire you so much and wish you and your loved ones much happiness

Up until now I related to Martina more, but let me tell you: Simon, you're not alone, I have made the same discoveries! Meditation and healthy choices give you this extra room between them anxious thoughts and your reaction to them. I am a lazy person a lot of the time and forget quickly, how beneficial the self-care kit is. Thank you for the reminder and for being such an inspiring, relatable human being.

Congratulations! You’ve taken steps that most of us make excuses to not do or that are afraid to do! Thank you for not only sharing the positive things that are happening, but also the struggles that you go through. Your vulnerability and your honesty are part of why I watch your channel. Thank you

Would love to re-watch this video but with Martina's commentary. I'd like to know about her view on things. Thanks for sharing!

simon: sleep is super important! me at 4:20 in the morning: 👁️👄👁️

The only time that I felt some depression vibes in this was when you said that you were feeling like a failure, at that point of the video I really wanted to ask if you were okay. After hearing how you feel now that you’re doing everything else, I feel that these changes are good for you, but I do think it’s important that you monitor it, because sometimes we use healthful practices in a maladaptive way and cause more harm than good. Both of you seem to really stress about the pressure (for lack of a better word) that you might be putting on the other. I love the mutual love and care that you both express, but I hope that you can both see the other person’s heart and feel more settled together. You two together work as a team, remember that will be times where one will do more than the other and vice versa. You don’t need to count these moves when you are both doing as much as can for each other, live in the moment and enjoy those moments of love in action.

I may be late to the party, but I wanted just to chip in with my point of view. Simon, regarding excessiveness you are worried about, it does not seem that at all. The “problem” is you stepped up in your gears with multiple tings to improve yourself, so it may seem to people around you as a coping mechanism to your insecurities (you yourself mentioned). Keep doing what you think and see it helps you. After all, we who watch you so many years see the evolution you had. If it doesn’t suit your needs any more, change again! To you it may seem slow. But as a person with same “inner self problems” it always seems slow to us. Because you are judging yourself 24/7. Other people see you in increments so any change is shown easily. Also, the isolating bubble you are as foreigners (different thinking, looking) in another country, it does not help. I am not saying you should change this, it just adds up to all your worries and makes them seem bigger. It happens to me when I work as an expat for some months away from anybody. So that’s why I say I get it. :) Okay, I rambled on too much. But I hope you got my point. You do you, it seems to be good (at least from our perspective). P.S. - thank you for showing me I am not the only one thinking of oneself like that :)

I also started a mindfulness journey this year! I found that really doing your research and being aware of what's going on mentally is a huge part in having a healthy mentality. I've struggled with my adhd for years and only this year did I really start researching it and meditation as well. Meditation has been a huge help for me and guided meditations I find are genuinely the most helpful since if I try to meditate on my own I end up stuck in my own head. And I always love when you guys post these kinds of videos bc it always spurs me back on my physical and mental health journey. You and Martina are such big personal Inspirations for me.

Good Morning Simon, Saying that I know exactly how you feel seems a bit patronizing. Because everyone has their own approach and way of dealing with this kind of thing. My husband has multiple osteochondroma and has had 15 surgeries so far and 16 is probably going to be happening next year some time. I also have a 6 year old that also has it and last month was her first surgery. And for the last 7-8 years I have put everyone else first doing whatever I could to make his day easier and give my daughter a full day every day. The last three years though I found out that I had to do things for me as well. Not only was it becoming necessary for my health but we often forget that we also need to make ourselves a priority. I go to the gym but I get the most out of yoga and meditation. It's been a way to let the stress and pressure fall away. When I meditate I don't think about what I have to do that day. I let my worry and paranoia fall away and I just listen to my breathing and listen to my body. I know that sounds weird. But you need to find peace. And that helps you think more clearly too. I am in no way the best at yoga because I am still a delightfully pudgy person. I have on going thyroid issues so I'm never going to be a size 2. But after keeping that routine I feel better after. My leg and back are less sore during the day because of it as well. It was a dramatic shift when I started turning it around and doing it for myself and not just everyone else. I felt more accomplished and less panicked. I have had family worry about me too. And I know it's because I take on so much and sometimes I do get overwhelmed. On camera I can't see that anything that you're doing is bad Simon. It's how you've processed and dealt with this. It is a difficult and multi leveled situation. And it's hard to talk about without a spouse feeling guilty about it. My husband always sees what I do is something I do because of him. He doesn't understand that it's for him because I love him. And I know had this been reversed and I had his disease that he would do the same for me. I know that doesn't make it easier for him, I wish he didn't have that guilt. I am a fixer, and when I can't fix something I get really frustrated. He's getting older, more is hurting and the more I am realizing what his every day is going to continue to be like. I've decided to go back to school for massage therapy. It's only a year long program so it's not too excessive. But I will be able to alleviate some of his pain and I feel that's worth it. Sorry that this is so long. Just wanted to say that I do know what you are going through and it's not easy and it's ever changing. And it's often hard to talk about because you don't want you're spouse to feel guilty. It's just how you love someone. You love the entire person. Love you both. And I hope 2020 is a better year!

Running has gotten me through tough times. Not everyone feels this, but my mind clears when I run. It is the most effective way to snap out of bad feelings. I've been running for almost 4 years now. The first year I ran a 10k and a year in I ran my first half marathon, at the end of the second year I ran my first marathon, the third year I ran a faster marathon, and this year I ran my first ultramarathon! And yay for wearing neon yellow - visibility is important!

If no one else has said this: I’m proud of you Simon! And honestly I needed to hear this all- we are in different shoes but I feel some of those hard feels too- ❤️

Simon, remember this: To Love is to be Loved and you are That.

Simon! Knowing yourself is hard and is hard work. Seems like you are taking the right steps. You are doing a good job and keep your chin up. I'm proud of you.

Simon, do you have goodreads? I’d love to see your book lists.

Hey there Simon, I went through a similar experience with exercising this year. Things were falling out of control in my life and I desperately needed an outlet, something that I knew I could work hard at and get then get results. I started running at a capacity I never had before and did my first 10k, then 15k, then a half marathon within just 2 weeks. A week later I did another half marathon over 400m elevation, on mountain terrain. People around me were fairly similar to this comment section- wow that’s amazing, go you etc. I didn’t stop, I didn’t see the need to, I felt amazing. Cue another week and I was going on a routine run and I felt a pain in my knee but didn’t stop because ‘it would break my stamina’. When I got home I had to lean on the kitchen bench because I could now no longer walk. Long story short, I’d sprained a tendon, and ended up having to limp for several months (painful). It was my fault for not looking after my body and going overboard. You definitely seem aware of that danger, thankfully. But when I look at the REASONS I went overboard, well. Rather than running being the outlet for my anxieties, it actually fed them, I was craving control and now I could have it. I wasn’t making peace with my situation, I was literally running away from it. Miss a couple runs and I would feel guilty, yuck, and more anxious. I had become dependent on running for feeling good about myself, and my ability to manage my life. I realised spraining my tendon was maybe the wake up call I needed. It’s interesting you brought up meditation, which I think is essential. When life gets tough, you may need an outlet, but you also need to process. The two things are pretty key to each other. I think 10mins is not enough. I tend to pray quite a bit, which I guess is kind of like a guided meditation, hahaha. Nowadays I usually pray for as long as I exercise, it tends to turn out that way. Balance. You’re onto something Simon, you’ve had an extremely hard year and I can only wish you the very best :)

This is why I love you guys. Always bring that transparency.

I always imagined maybe one day when Simon and Martina are in Canada, maybe I'll bump into them at the mall or something. And today I did!! I was so happy to see Simon at indigo which is where I work, I didn't get a chance to say everything I have always wanted to say to you guys. But I have been a supporter since I was 13, I'm 23 now, I'm a silent yet loyal supporter. You guys have been an inspiration, a constant in my life that I wish nothing but the best for. Thank you making me laugh and smile and thank you for teaching me so many things and thank you for being your amazing selves. Both of you are my role models I was never a cat or dog person but because of you guys I think I have become both, anyways you guys have changed me for the better so thank you. P.S. that was a fun prank you played, telling my coworker you made porn, you thought she wouldn't say anything to me ehh

We’re actually quite similar: I’m 35, i stopped drinking, got a PT to train, started meditation and HATE running so everything you talked about is really resonating with me. My personal challenge this year was to hike Mt Olympus. It was brutal, painful and i wanted to cry at every step. But I did it and I really didn’t think I could. I can always remind myself: I did that so whatever comes my way now, it’s going to be okay ☺️ Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🙏

I am still waiting your how's it to be tall in Japan video Simon

I have read “Why We Sleep” and it changed my life!!!! 🙌🏻

Wow, Simon, you've really cheered me! I'm 63 and since I had an injury 18 months ago, have been less than mindful and active. I'm gonna get back on that path. You are an inspiration. Love to you and Martina.

I paused this video, downloaded the app, got dressed and did my first run! Thank you, Simon

Bro, I feel this. I can't say my wife's condition is near Martina but it makes her less able to do physical work so I've been trying to improve for her sake. Thank you for the talk.

I've struggled with generalized anxiety and panic disorder for most of my life. People can often dismiss things like exercise and meditation when they are suggested because it comes across as so trivial, like the person suggesting it has no idea what mental illness is actually like. Of course it's true that neither of those things can just cure mental illness. But what I found is for me they improve my baseline. Caring for myself through diet, exercise, and meditation has a huge impact on how frequently and severely I get triggered and spiral down into anxiety, and how well I recover. Alternatively it's like my immune system is compromised, I become more susceptible. Even outside of anxiety, meditation and practicing mindfulness has helped me in so many ways. I'm so happy that you have found things that are helping you, and I hope you continue to do what feels good. Sending you and Martina lots of love.

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been going through a lot of anxiety lately and hearing about what you have done to overcome your anxiety is truly inspiring.I really NEED this and here you are! Thank you for being such an inspiration as always. ❤️

Simon you are without doubt a 100% true gentleman , even when fighting your own struggles you still have martina in mind. Every young male should watch this video and take on these life lessons. Bravo to you sir

I'm also in my journey of making myself better and I myself have lost almost 25 pounds since earlier this year after being hospitalized for almost 2 week because of multitude of illnesses. You're just doing great Simon. I hope you and Martina continue to live happily and healthily, sincerely from the bottom of my heart. 🙂

I'm really happy for you, Simon! It's great that you're figuring all this out.

I love this, I am so glad you posted this. hug to you both. and I'm proud of you both. keep it going.

when you started talking about the reason why you started weightlifting I just lost it!! 😭😭 that is sooooooooooo sweet and selfless of you to do that for Martina ☹️🥺💜💜💜

Your body looks MUCH more fit after the 5 years of training btw

I think you're a very kind, compassionate, thoughtful soul, and I'm glad that you're finding so many things that comfort and help you. I wish you happiness and prosperity in your present and your future. "The roots of the tree that grew in wind are strong."

I just started exercising four months ago. I’m not really healthy and suffer from anxiety and I convinced myself that I wouldn’t be able to change. I couldn’t even really run a minute and now I can run five minutes straight and do that for a couple of intervals. It’s not a lot but every improvement makes me happier. Listening to you and Martina has really helped me make changes to improve my situation.

😭 when you finish the video from start to finish and just have so many feels . Not a tear jerker my A$$ 🙏💞 FIGHTING SIMON AND MARTINA YOU DO YOU! SIMON YOU ARE NOT ALONE !! Can relate this incredibly okay in this circumstance almost a coping mechanism and a healthy one at that 💪🥂💙💙💙 sending energy and love from nastys down under 🇦🇺🇦🇺

Simon if it feels right for you, then it is right for you.

Just one little comment: Kichijoji 吉祥寺 → 吉 good fortune, good luck. 祥 blessedness, good omen. 寺 Temple. Sounds about right. Nice place to live and to change for better :) Keep going!

Thanks Dad Simon. I love just how genuine this channel is. It's not just another RU-vid channel. You guys are building such a lovely community by just being yourselves and I'm so glad to see you.

I had anxiety too. Meditation has helped me greatly and I have definitely changed as a person. I get the most out of meditation when I meditate for over an hour. Everything becomes clear and I allow myself to feel all the anxious thoughts I have during my meditation. So when I'm being a normal person during the day my negative thoughts don't get to me as much. Try meditating for longer it really helps :)

Meditation was something I always thought was BS until my therapist challenged me to meditate everyday to help treat my severe depression and anxiety. I never thought it would help but it really does.

YAYYYYYY YOU’RE BACK WE MISSED YOU

Oh my gosh !!! I'm literally crying right now and I'm sorry it's not about your story this time but I just found your channel again it's magical because of everything I've been through this year I thought you guys weren't actually real (long "I'm crazy " story) it just brings me back so many memories of when I felt normal and was happy. THANK YOU. You don't know it but its a feeling I have missed for so long to just instantly have because you guys are still here

Youre insane Simon! How dare you make me cry this much! It is the same path I had with my relationship and perception about running and meditating. I am now able to control and let go my physical and mental health way better than before. I will continously root for your self love, self care and overall health Simon!

Simon, this was such a beautiful video, you’re on your way, let it take its time. Lots of love

6:03...... fell in love with Simon..... also burst into tears! You’re an awesome, wonderful and inspiring couple!! Massive loves!

Is it okay to cry? Hearing Simon being Martina's superman is literally the sweetest yet saddest things

I watched this video when you posted it back in November and I didn't know how much it would impact me. November brought massive life changes for me. All that were good, but really difficult transitions for me to make. I have to say I pretty much forgot about this video after I watched it. In December, I read Why We Sleep. A month ago, I started running. Starting small and really loving using the Nike Running Club app. At this point in 2020, I am feeling like I'm in control of my life and my health and honestly, the beginning of that stems back to this video. Thank you for genuinely inspiring me, Simon, even when I didn't truly know you did. Thank you for making this video! I would love to see more videos about your personal health journey. Sending you tons of gratitude.

I started off skeptical, too! Meditation and yoga have changed my life. I found out I have PTSD, and around the same time I found Yoga with Adriene here on RU-vid. I hadn't slept for about a week, and I used one of her yoga for sleep videos. That was my first experience with yoga and now it's been 3 years. It's an amazing thing to experience, especially if you started where I did. Thank you Simon 🙏 it's so nice to be able to feel connected to someone in a similar situation.

Hot damn Simon. This was exactly what I needed today. I've been making changes lately and this proved to me that I'm on the right path. Thank you for your bravery to share and change others lives. You are a blessing. ❤

Thanks, Simon. Having been in a similarly dark place for years now, I really needed to hear something like this.

Oh! And I HIGHLY recommend the channel Hasfit for Martina. They have tons of exercises that can burn a couple hundred calories while seated. There are exercises for those with limited movement or for pregnant people (I know she aint preggers), both which can be modified to suit however shes feeling

Yessss meditation is such an unexpected gift. I was super skeptical too, but it makes a huge difference in all avenues of my life. Keep on tuning in to yourself!!!

Hey Simon, As someone who has watched you guys since you first started making videos and watching you both grow, it’s really easing to hear you talk about this from your perspective and to just open up about things. I was very active my entire life, I loved pushing myself even through heavily struggling with a mental illness and going through ECT. Three years ago when I was 19 I suddenly got an autoimmune disorder and now most days I can’t even walk or move without pain. The change has been incredibly sad for me and I spent a long time even questioning whether or not anyone would love me anymore when I had so much trouble just doing the things I love. Watching your video and hearing about Martina made me feel so much less alone in my struggle, and listening to you re enforces that I want to become stronger for myself and change things while I can. Thank you Simon