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28 Summers - Find Your Adventure

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

When we were kids everything felt adventurous. 28 Summers is the podcast for anyone looking to reframe their lives, find their purpose and get back that childlike feeling. Host Jay Worthy, together with special guests, guides you through each episode with powerful ideas to help spark a more adventurous life. Don’t wait your whole life to learn how to live! How will you spend your remaining Summers? #adventure #everydayadventure #28summersadventure #microadventures #dadventures #livingadventurously #adventure #explorer

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Season 2, Ep 50 - Karen Darke on Turning The Difficult Stuff Into Gold

March 22, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

I can’t think of anyone better to help bring Season 3 to a close than my guest today - Karen Darke @handbikedarke. Karen lives life as a modern-day ‘Alchemist’, passionate about turning challenge into opportunity and transforming the difficult stuff into ‘gold'. She loves to explore, have adventures, stay healthy, and to write about her experiences. As a young woman, Karen was a keen runner, climber and orienteer but fell of a cliff whilst climbing and became paralysed from the chest down - ...

Season 2, Ep 49 - Laura Massey-Pugh On Pedalling Around The World...on a tandem!

February 15, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

My guest today is Laura Massey-Pugh, one half of husband and wife duo @stela_tandem - Laura and her husband Stevie are currently preparing to circumnavigate the world on a tandem bicycle in just 180 days later this year.  That means averaging over 100 miles a day across 4 continents, 22 countries to complete the 18,000 miles from start to finish!   They have set their sites on smashing the current world record of 263 days for a tandem ride and we talk about where the idea came from, how to p...

Jay Meets Casey Ruff At Boundless Body Radio

January 24, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

I was fortunate enough recently to be invited on Boundless Body Radion with host Casey Ruff.  This is a great podcast and well worth a follow - we discuss my career journey to CEO, dealing with identity loss after moving back to the UK and finding my purpose outdoors, living adventurously.  I really enjoyed this chat and hope you do too! Search for Boundless Body Radio on any podcast platform or follow Casey on IG @casey_ryan_ruff

LIVE At The Armchair Adventure Festival With Abbi Naylor, Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury

January 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Finally some more of my awesome campfire chats with incredible adventurers at The 2021 Armchair Adventure Festival (@armchairadventurefest). First up is my chat with Matt Newbury (@matt_newbz) and Sophie Pierce (@mssophiepierce|) - friends and wild swimmers - talking about the growth in popularity of wild swimming and tips on how to get involved if you are tempted to give it a try! At 26:20 you can hear me chat to Abbi Naylor (@abbi.naylor) - Head of Expeditions at Rat Race (@ratracehq), d...

Season 2, Ep 48 - Greg Potter PhD On Switching On To The Power Of Sleep

January 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

This week something a little different for you.  My guest today is my good friend Greg Potter PhD (@gregpotterphd).  Greg is co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Resilient Nutrition (@resilientnuts), a company that makes nutrition products that sustainably enhance both mental and physical performance. As Chief Science Officer he leads the research and development of all RN products, the first of which (Long Range Fuel) is first in my pack on every adventure and the latest, SWITCH ON, is g...

Season 2, Ep 47 - Keith Burnet On Finding An Outlet for Restlessness

January 22, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

My guest today is Keith Burnet (@keithaurnet).  Keith is a father, husband, executive and former colleague from the fitness industry - a place where I spent more than two decades of my working life.  Since beginning this wonderful 28 Summers journey I have discovered some incredibly rich stories of everyday folks doing amazing things all around the world.  The deeper I get into this world the more I realise that incredible stories exist all around us, we just need to look for them.  Keith is...

Jay meets Anti-Hustle Hustle Club with Harriet Osborne & Joe Welstead

January 19, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week something a little different - I was fortunate enough to be invited on to the very awesome Anti-Hustle Hustle Club podcast with Joe and Harriet.  I absolutely LOVED this chat and asked them if they would mind me sharing with you all via the 28 Summers podcast.  Harriet and Joe are sharing such a critical message - that the traditional hustle and grind is not all it's cracked up to be and that slowing down and doing less can lead to so much MORE!  I was sold as soon as I heard one o...

Season 2, Ep 46 - Saki Nakamura on Adventuring With Purpose

January 07, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

My guest today is Saki Nakamura (@ultra_saki).  Saki was born in Japan and raised in England from a young age having lived her for more than 25 years.  After falling in love with ultra running, she realised she had lost touch with her Japanese heritage and wanted to reconnect with her family in Japan and rediscover Japan’s culture.  She continues to be blindsided by Covid travel restrictions but is currently gearing up for her Pilgrimage Run - running between 88 temples whilst covering over ...

Season 2, Ep 45 - Nikki Love On It Never Being Too Late To Achieve Your Dreams

December 20, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

My guest today is Nikki Love @nikkiloveruns - according to her website she is here to do her best, be her best, have a blast along the way and bring as many people as she can along for the ride. Put simply she is Chasing Extraordinary! Nikki’s message is simple - it’s never too late, you’re never too old and you are capable of much more than you ever thought possible.  In this awesome chat, Nikki talks through her own journey of self-doubt and discovery and how she unlocked her superpowers. ...

Season 2, Ep 44 - Alex Staniforth On Choosing How We Respond To Adversity

December 16, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

My guest today is Alex Staniforth (@Alexstaniforth_) - Alex is an adventurer, speaker, author and charity ambassador.   He has made two attempts to climb Mount Everest but this isn’t your typical story about climbing Everest.  Suffering a mild form of epilepsy at nine years old shattered his confidence and self-esteem with panic attacks and anxiety a regular theme from his childhood.   Relentless bullying throughout school and a lifelong stammer in his speech left him - in his own words - wi...

Season 2, Ep 43 - Belinda Kirk On Never Ignoring The Call To Adventure

December 13, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

My guest today is Belinda Kirk (@explorerbelinda) - Belinda is an explorer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Explorers Connect, a social enterprise that connects people to opportunities for exploration and adventure.  She has spent more than 20 years leading groups into the wilderness worldwide.  Belinda is a motivational speaker, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and has recently released her fantastic book, The Adventure Revolution, about the transformational power of adventur...

Season 2, Ep 42 - Nick Butter On Being The Sum Of The People Around You

December 04, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

My guest today is @NickButterRun - Nick is an endurance athlete, adventurer and author.  He is also the ONLY person to have run a marathon in EVERY country in the world.  A truly remarkable achievement!  But Nick didn't stop there; earlier this year he completed his epic ''Run Britain'' challenge which saw him break the record for circumnavigating Britain on foot - by covering 5,240 miles in just 128 days - that's more than 40 miles per day!  We talk about everything from his first marathon ...

LIVE at the Armchair Adventure Festival with Nikki Love

October 26, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Another of my campfire chats at the Armchair Adventure Festival (@ArmchairAdventureFest) last month in Cornwall.  This chat was with the lovely, inspiring and awesome Nikki Love (@nikkiloveruns) and we chat about her turning 50 being the catalyst for big challenges, silencing your critics and writing an inspiring book for young people! 

Season 2, Ep 41 - Lauren & Candice Henry on Building Your Best Life Blueprint

October 24, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week I have something a little different for you.  We talk a lot on this podcast about making life changes, living adventurously and not cruising through life on autopilot.  My guests this week are here to help you with the ''how''!  They are sisters, Lauren and Candice Henry - success and influence strategists and co-founders of Aretios. They hold degrees in communications, business marketing and management, as well as master’s degrees in executive leadership from Liberty University. C...

LIVE at the Armchair Adventure Festival with the Banwell Scouts

October 19, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

This is the LIVE recording of my chat around the campfire with the @BanwellScouts.  When I signed up to do live podcasting around a campfire in a field in Cornwall with ZERO production or audio experience I knew I was taking a huge risk.  I also knew that I might just capture genuine, honest and meaningful chats like this one with these wonderful young people.  As a father of four I've learned first-hand that when we stop to listen to our children and trust them, amazing things can happen.  ...

Season 2, Ep 40 - Emily Scott On Living a Life You Don't Want to Get Away From

October 13, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

My guest today is Emily Scott (@adventure_scottie).  Emily is a professional ski instructor, adventure athlete, multiple ironman finisher, Team GB triathlete, mountain lover and Munro completionist with her recent and epic Project 282.  She is also a qualified accountant and made the brave move to changer her trajectory when she decided she wanted to live a life she WASN’T trying to get away from. This was such a fun chat and I hope you love it as much as I did!

Check In With 28S Everyday Adventurer Kelly Hutton

October 11, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MB

My latest check-in with 28 Summers Everyday Adventure Kelly Hutton (@kel_hutton_nz).   Just ahead of this call I was devastated to learn that Kelly had received the news she was dreading...her cancer is back.   When I started this mini-series I had no idea how much of an effect these amazing women would have on me - each of them pushing their boundaries and challenging their own (and others!) beliefs around their capabilities.  Kelly is the epitome of that mindset: her energy, passion for li...

Check In with 28S Everyday Adventurer Bev Logan

October 08, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Not one but TWO check-in's with the very the wonderful Bev Logan @logans_running as she prepares for her first ever marathon in London!  We chat about her training, fuel strategy and general jitters as she prepares for this huge step in her adventurous journey.  Bev is a busy mum, entrepreneur and used to hate running - Bev's message and her business (Badass Mother Runners) is all about getting out there and finding your tribe as you look to be more active and adventurous.  As always I loved...

Season 2, Ep 39 - Cyril Derreumaux on Discovering What Makes Your Heart Vibrate

October 05, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

My guest today is Cyril Derreumeaux.  Cyril is an adventurer, paddler, dreamer and entrepreneur.  French-born and now a US Citizen he has lived France, Spain, England, Italy, Argentina, Brazil and the US and speaks 5 languages fluently.  In 2016 he and his teammates rowed into the record books by taking first place in the Great Pacific race, rowing 2,400 nautical miles from California to Hawaii.  In this episode we chat as he was gearing up for a solo and unsupported Kayak attempt from San F...

Check In with 28S Everyday Adventurer Anna Hughes

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Not one but TWO check-in's with the very awesome Anna Hughes @singpaintrun - as you listen to this episode keep in mind that just a few months ago this mum of two hated running and was lacking confidence when it came to her capabilities.   Fast forward to today and it's like I am talking to a different person; Anna is taking on progressively bigger challenges, pushing her boundaries and proving to others and herself that she is capable of so much.  If you often find yourself saying ''I wish ...

Season 2, Ep 38 - Matthew and Charis Watkinson on Going Back to Basics

September 30, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

My guests today are Matthew and Charis Watkinson.  Husband and wife, former vets who became increasingly frustrated with their lives, their industry and societies expectations of them.  After deciding enough was enough they upped sticks and moved to Wales, buying a plot of land and committing to live truly off the grid.  They have since had two children and continue to battle their neighbours who sadly reject their vision to live off the land.  But…as you will hear in this episode they are e...

Season 2, Ep 37 - Laura Bingham on Making Tough Decisions Today For An Easier Tomorrow

September 22, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

My guest today is Laura Bingham.  Laura is an adventurer and explorer, perhaps best known for her world’s first descent of the Essequibo River - locating the source of the river for the first time on record.  Laura left home aged 18 and travelled through Europe, Africa, Asia and North America before landing in Mexico where she taught English and took part in conservation work to protect the endangered Jaguar.  When she was ready to head back to the UK, without the necessary funds for a fligh...

Season 2, Ep 36 - Laurie Crayston On The Challenge Of Going Solo

September 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

My guest today is Laurie Crayston.   Laurie is the founder of Ascendany Apparel - the clothing brand for adventurers; born in 2015 out of a love for the landscapes of the English Lake District.  Earlier this year he attempted the ultimate Cumbrian challenge; a continuous, single round of the Wainwrights.  That’s roughly 320 miles, 214 summits and over 35,000 metres of ascent.  Only four people had ever completed it in a continuous single round; and Laurie was attempting to do it completely o...

Season 2, Ep 35 - Freddie Bennett On Being Over The Influence

September 07, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

My guest today is Freddie Bennett.  When Freddie was 35, it looked like he had it all. The high-powered corporate job, the Porsche and the exotic holidays with his young family.  But the truth was, he was addicted, suicidal, unfit, unhealthy, and he hated the person he saw in the mirror every day.  But after years of failed attempts to get sober, Freddie finally said ‘enough is enough’ in March 2019 and he is now over 2 years alcohol-free.  Since ditching the booze he’s run across the Sahara...

Season 2, Ep 34 - Natalia Cohen on Losing Sight of The Shore

August 31, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

My guest today is Natalia Cohen.  In 2016, with absolutely no rowing experience, Natalia was part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean - the epic journey spotlighted in the very special documentary Losing Sight of Shore which is now on Amazon Prime!  That's 9,000 miles from San Francisco to Cairns in a 29ft ocean rowing boat for over 250 days! The expedition was not only a challenge of extreme conditions and perseverance but also a journey of mental resili...

Season 2, Ep 33 - Krish Patel on Inspiring Others Through The Power Of Your Story

August 17, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

My guest today is the very awesome Krish Patel.  Krish is the host of the Tales to Inspire podcast - focused on inspiring others through the power of their stories.  We discuss his lifelong dream to be a professional footballer, achieving his dream and then it all crashing down around him.  He tells how his materialistic focus on girls and money had to change as he embarked on a journey of purpose to help himself and, ultimately, others take control of their lives.  

Season 2, Ep 32 - The Sidecar Guys On Not Settling For Normal

August 12, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

My guests today are Matt and Reece - otherwise know as The Sidecar Guys. Matt & Reece are a couple of normal guys who cooked up an idea to circumnavigate the globe on a scooter with a sidecar back in 2015. At the time, they had absolutely no idea how to ride a motorbike, let alone how to drive a scooter with a sidecar around the world.  With a mission to raise awareness of modern slavery, they set out on their journey. 455 days, 5 continents, 35 countries and 34k miles later they raced into ...

1 Year Anniversary Special

July 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Friend of the show Catie Friend interviews Jay for the 1 yr anniversary special of the 28 Summers podcast.  The discussion covers all things adventure, the origin of the name 28 Summers, the highs and lows of starting a podcast and an update on Jay's Project Adventure 2021; raising 10k for two amazing charities - Scotty's Little Soldiers and Mind.

Season 2, Ep 31 - Jenny Wordsworth On The Body Keeping The Score

July 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

My guest today is Jenny Wordsworth!  Jenny is a lawyer by day and ultra-endurance athlete by night!  She is a North Face athlete who completed an unassisted 715-mile solo ski across the Antarctic to the South Pole, pulling an 80kg sledge whislt battling a crippling case of Polar Thigh.  She talks about that epic challenge, handling failure, setting boundaries at work and much more.  I absolutely loved chatting to Jenny and really hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did!

Season 2, Ep 30 - Gus Barton On Not Worrying About Things Outside of Your Control

July 19, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

My guest this week is Gus Barton (@ocean_ready_) - an ocean rowing fitness specialist and bona fide endurance athlete in his own right!  Gus has coached ocean rowers to go on and break 8 world records and complete 23 ocean crossings AND was himself part of a 4 man crew to break the transatlantic rowing record in 2015/16.  Gus is a great guy and shares some fascinating insights into what these challenges are like and the importance of mental resilience in long, multi-day endurance challenges,...

Season 2, Ep 29 - Sarah Williams on Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

July 12, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

My guest today is Sarah Williams.  Sarah is the founder of ToughGirlChallenges.com and host of the Tough Girl Podcast which has been growing exponentially since 2014.  She is on a mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media, especially in relation to adventure, physical challenges and exploration.  Through her awesome community, vlog, blog, podcast and social channels she is encouraging people to step outside their comfort zone and take on challenges that get them feeli...

Check-In with 28S Everyday Adventurer Bev Logan

June 18, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Another quick check-in with one of our 28S Everyday Adventurers - today it's Bev Logan.  Bev is the woman behind the award-winning online community that aims to empower runners, one mum at a time.  Bev started running 5 years ago with a Couch to 5k and has run 10 half marathons.  She is now signed up to do the London Marathon in October and we check-in to see how her training and preparations are going for her big challenge.  You can follow Bev on Instagram @logans_running

BONUS Episode - Greg Potter PhD on How to Fuel Your Adventures

June 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Today I have something a little different for you ahead of Episode 29 coming on 9th July - a BONUS episode full of great tips and knowledge to help fuel your adventures.  My guest for this episode is Greg Potter - Greg is Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Resilient Nutrition - a really fantastic company I discovered recently as I searched for ways to dial in my nutrition for my big charity challenges this year. I had heard Greg speaking on another podcast and was so impressed with his ...

Check-In with 28S Everyday Adventurer Vicky Owens

June 17, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB

Checking in with Vicky Owens - one of the 28 Summers Everday Adventurers .  Vicky was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 2 and has been living with daily injections ever since.  With the advancements in diabetes care, she now has an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and is focused on pushing her limits and living adventurously.  We chat about the training for her upcoming special forces inspired challenge - The Fan Dance Double Tap in South Wales.  You can follow Vicky on ...

Check-in with 28S Everyday Adventurer Louise Mayne

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Checking in Louise Mayne - one of the 28 Summers Everyday Adventurers - since our last chat Louise has now made the big move from London up to Scotland and is already reaping the rewards having recently completed a hiking holiday locally.  Her plans are well underway for the West Highland Way and she shares an update on the move as well as her focus areas leading up to the challenge itself.  You can follow her on Instagram @lou_mayne

Check-in with 28S Everyday Adventurer Anna Hughes

June 15, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Checking in with painter and mum of two, Anna Hughes - one of the 28 Summers Everday Adventurers - since our last chat Anna has completed her first challenge; a 10k hilly trail run which ended up being 13k!  We have a great chat about that experience, adventuring with her husband and what she is taking on for her next challenge - a Spartan obstacle course race. You can follow her on Instagram @singpaintrun

Check-in with 28S Everyday Adventurer Lindsey Bonner

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Checking in with Lindsey Bonner - one of the 28 Summers Everday Adventurers - as she checks in with us close to the end of her epic 1000 mile bike ride having already completed the North Coast 500.  Some great reflections in here from Lindsey about the highs and lows of her challenge so far.  You can follow her on Instagram @ipulledthepin

Check-in with 28S Everyday Adventurer Kelly Hutton

June 14, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Checking in with Kelly Hutton - one of the 28 Summers Everday Adventurers - as she continues her incredible recovery from cancer and preparations for her 40-day adventure cycling the length of the New Zealand islands.  If you are looking for some relatable inspiration - this is it!  Huge thanks to Kelly for sharing her story.

Season 2, Ep 28 - Scott Jenkins On Being Positive and Not Fearing Failure

June 14, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

This week I’m talking to Scott Jenkins (@scottjjenkins) - Scott is a Welsh ultra runner who had an impressive roster of ultra-endurance challenges already under his belt.  He's run across Death Valley…not once, but twice! He completed 75 consecutive marathons in 75 days running from Boston to Austin – that’s over 2000 miles!  He Ran 250 miles across Iceland and was the first Welshman to complete the MOAB 240 race in Utah!  We chat about his insanely impressive upcoming grand-slam ultra chall...

Season 2, Ep 27 - Laura Try On Channeling Your Inner Drive

June 07, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

This week I’m talking to Laura Try.  Once upon a time Laura was, in her words, a materialistic shopaholic.  She was a successful beauty salon owner living a seemingly successful life.  As she approached her 30th birthday she started to realise the focus on shiny, new things was not healthy and was a never-ending spiral she had to pull out of.  With a dancing background, she always thought of herself as fit so she took up running and quickly realised she wasn’t as fit as she thought!  This fo...

Season 2, Ep 26 - Nakita Ross On Realising Your Full Potential

May 28, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week I’m talking to Nakita Ross - Nakita is the founder of the Antarctic Fire Angels. Having spent her teenage years as an Air Cadet she later joined the London Fire Brigade at the age of 20 and has since become London’s first female Urban Search and Rescue instructor.  Outside of the brigade, she competes in Brazilian Jujitsu which focuses her drive to win, resilience and determination.  As founder of the Antarctic Fire Angels expedition, Nakita feels passionately about showing other w...

Everyday Adventurer Series - Introductions

May 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

I am so excited to bring you our first cohort of the 28 Summers Everyday Adventurer Series.  In this episode, I will introduce you to Kelly Hutton, Louise Mayne, Lindsey Bonner, Bev Logan, Vicky Owens and Anna Hughes.  These awesome women are all taking on big adventures and really pushing their limits.  I introduce each of our everyday adventurers and we hear a little about their back story, the challenges they are taking on and what is motivating them to get out of the comfort zone!  

Season 2, Ep 25 - Stuart Robinson on Finding Work That Doesn't Feel Like Work

May 21, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

This week I’m talking to Stuart Robinson.  Stuart is the CEO of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity he helped set up with his sister Nikki, after her husband Corporal Lee Scott was tragically killed by an IED in Afghanistan in 2009.  Dealing with Lee’s death was desperately painful, but made even worse by the fact his children, Kai and Brooke, had lost their daddy.  We chat about Stuart's early career, the tragic events of 2009 and the amazing charity which he has helped his sister build f...

Season 2, Ep 24 - Sian Lewis On Building Your Passions Around A Busy Life

May 14, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

My guest this week is Sian Lewis aka The Girl Outdoors.  Sian is an award-winning outdoors and travel writer, author, speaker and presenter who is focused on helping people have achievable adventures.  We chat about how she came to start her incredibly successful blog, finding her passions and the importance of building those passions around a busy lifestyle.  As always, I hope you love this chat as much as I did!

Season 2, Ep 23 - Aaron Baker on Being Grateful for the Miracle of Life

May 06, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

This week I’m talking to Aaron Baker and his story is nothing short of remarkable.  In 1999, as a professional motocross athlete, he sustained a career-ending spinal cord injury, fracturing three of his cervical vertebrae rendering him a quadriplegic.  He was given the prognosis of “one-in-a-million” chance of ever feeding himself again.  From the onset of his injury, he focused on not accepting the pessimistic outlook offered by the doctors around him and instead he focused on the power of ...

Season 2, Ep 22 - Lee Spencer on Never Losing Sight of The Dream

April 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

My guest today is Lee Spencer - Lee was born in Dagenham, but made in The Royal Marines.  Lee lives in Devon and was a serving Royal Marine for 24 years. After coming through three operational tours of Afghanistan unscathed, Lee lost his right leg after being hit by an engine block as he was helping a motorist who had crashed into the central reservation of the M3 in Surrey in 2014.  In this episode, he shares his remarkable story - from a young man desperate to join the Marines and grapplin...

Season 2, Ep 1 - Dave Cornthwaite on saying YES more!

April 23, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

My guest today is Dave Cornthwaite - Dave is the founder of the YES tribe and, in his own words,  sees life as an experiment.  He is obsessed with the good things that come from saying YES!  He’s an adventurer, community builder, speaker, filmmaker, and author.  In a world where negativity is stealing the headlines, we could do with more people like Dave - relentlessly positive and determined to build a community of like-minded, supportive, and positive people.  I hope you enjoy this chat as...

Season 2, Ep 21 - Dave Cornthwaite on saying YES more!

April 23, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

My guest today is Dave Cornthwaite - Dave is the founder of the YES tribe and, in his own words,  sees life as an experiment.  He is obsessed with the good things that come from saying YES!  He’s an adventurer, community builder, speaker, filmmaker, and author.  In a world where negativity is stealing the headlines, we could do with more people like Dave - relentlessly positive and determined to build a community of like-minded, supportive, and positive people.  I hope you enjoy this chat as...

Season 2, Ep 20 - Cath Wallis on Finding What Inspires You

April 15, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

My guest today is Cath Wallis (@Cath.Wallis) - Cath is a 43 year-old, mother of 3 who is, in her own words,  a plus-size adventurer living life big in the body she has!  After she was promoted at work she was asked to fill out some fun facts about herself and realised she had been so focused on her career and kids, her life had become a little boring.  In that moment she committed to making some changes! So she did what any normal person would do and signed up for a 100k race!  This discussi...

Season 2, Ep 19 - Graham Friend on Life Beginning at 50

April 09, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

My guest today is Graham Friend (@grahamfriend) - Graham is an ultra runner, Ironman, Mountainer and entrepreuner.  Graham has such an interesting story - from upping sticks and moving to Switzerland to open a ski school, to qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona and keeping a diary in Spanish since he was 18.  This is a really interesting insight into the mind of an ultra-athlete and what it takes to juggle this level of training with a busy work life and being a parent and ...