Transforming Trauma: Garth Delikan's Secrets to Building a Better Mindset
Garth Delikan · October 28, 2026
Interview with Garth Delikan
Podcast: Living the Dream with Curveball
October 28, 2026 · 33 min
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About Garth Delikan
Mindset, Resilience and Lifestyle Coach, Author and Speaker
25 years Leading a London advertising agency before his reinvention6-week series Appeared on BBC TV as a lifestyle expert2 books Published on fitness, mindset and wellbeing4 London districts Client practice across Kensington, Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge
Garth Delikan is a mindset and lifestyle coach, speaker, author and advanced clinical hypnotherapist whose work is rooted in one defining belief: your past may shape you, but it does not have to decide what happens next.
His perspective was forged through experience rather than theory. After reaching the top of a successful career in London advertising, Garth saw his professional life unravel through betrayal, the collapse of his own business and the end of a 28-year marriage in rapid succession. What followed was clinical depression, severe anxiety and a period of rebuilding from the ground up. Rather than return to the life he had lost, Garth began creating a new one, first through kickboxing and personal training, then coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy and public speaking.
That reinvention changed the direction of his life. Working with clients in Kensington, Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge, Garth quickly discovered that outward success rarely tells the full story. Behind impressive careers, beautiful homes and financial security, he met people struggling with confidence, stress, identity and a profound sense that something was missing. It led him to focus not simply on changing bodies, but on helping people change the thoughts, behaviours and emotional patterns driving their lives.
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In this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcomeGarth Delikan, known as the Lifestyle Guy. Garth is a lifestyle and mindset coach, author, speaker, and clinical hypnotherapist who has faced significant life challenges, including divorce, depression, career collapse, and anxiety. His journey of resilience and reinvention is nothing short of inspiring.
Garth shares his transformative experiences, starting from his early fascination with bodybuilding inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger to his rise as a successful graphic designer and entrepreneur. He opens up about the painful moments that led him to clinical depression and how he found his way back through kickboxing, personal training, and ultimately, coaching others.
Listeners will learn about:
- The importance of taking action to build confidence and overcome adversity
- Garth's philosophy on living at cause versus living at effect
- How to break free from limiting beliefs and past narratives
- The power of mindset and the role of self-love in personal growth
- Insights from Garth's book, which combines his life story with actionable self-help advice
Garth emphasizes that it's never too late to reinvent oneself and encourages listeners to embrace their journeys, no matter how challenging. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to transform their life and mindset.
For more information about Garth Delikan and his work, visit www.thelifestyleguy.co.uk and explore his programs designed to help you achieve a healthy mind and body.
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