28 Summers - Find Your Adventure

Season 2 Ep 18 - Jordan Wylie on Being The Difference That Makes a Difference

April 02, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

My guest this week is Jordan Wylie (@MrJordanWylie) - former soldier, bestselling author, adventurer and one of the stars of Channel 4’s award-winning shows, Hunted and Celebrity Hunted. Jordan grew up on one of the UK’s biggest council estates and left school with no qualifications. At 16, he took the life-changing decision to join the British Army and subsequently served for 10 years seeing operational service in both Northern Ireland and Iraq where he specialised in military intelligenc...

Season 2, Episode 17 - Jonas Paurell On Finding What Makes You Happy

March 26, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week my guest is Jonas Paurell - former United Nations lawyer and corporate strategy consultant turned wilderness expedition leader. As a corporate strategist, he had all the marks of success; a good job doing important work with the opportunity to travel the world. Jonas, however, was working 14+ hour days and, in his own words, hated his life. He knew something had to give, and so did his body. After a frightening health scare, he began to rebuild his life in a new way, focused on...

Season 2, Ep 16 - Nicki Bass on The Importance of Everyday Adventures

March 19, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

My guest today is Nicki Bass. Nicki spent 17 years in the British Army and through her training and deployments built up a mindset and resilience she could apply to her life after leaving the armed forces. She holds a Masters in Occupational Psychology, runs a firm called Resilience at Work and is the host of the Everyday Adventure podcast. Nicki has a wealth of experience and an awesome perspective on life, how to build resilience and the power of building adventure into your everyday li...

Season 2, Ep 15 - Jamie Rudd on Being Brave Enough to Just Start

March 12, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

My guest this week is Jamie Rudd, the co-founder of @soulkindpeople, a stunning publication sharing remarkable stories of human endeavour, exploration and resilience. Jamie's own story is included in their first issue and is incredible. A head-on collision at 50mph changed the course of his life forever. We discuss the frightening details of his accident, his long road to recovery and the joy that pursuing his passion by launching Soulkind has brought him. This is a lesson to us that lif...

Season 2, Ep 14 - Sonny Peart on Breaking Down Barriers and Community Action

March 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

My guest this week is Sonny Peart (@runnysonny) - Sonny is part of the Asics FrontRunner UK team and has completed an impressive list of races from marathons through to 100 milers! He is also the co-founder of Black Trail Runners; a community and campaigning group seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running. This is a fantastic conversation and well worth a listen - please check out www.blacktrailrunners.run for more information and to g...

Max Woosey on Adventure Starting at Home

February 26, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week my guest is an awesome young man called Max Woosey (@the_boy_in_the_tent). Max is 11 years old and made a promise to his terminally ill neighbour, Rick, that he would go on an adventure with the tent he gave him. Max kept that promise and some; as of the release date of this episode, he has slept outside in his garden for 345 consecutive nights whilst raising a mindblowing £145,000 for the North Devon Hospice who cared for Rick. I absolutely loved this conversation and Max's who...

Season 2, Ep 13 - Max Woosey on Adventure Starting at Home

February 26, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week my guest is an awesome young man called Max Woosey (@the_boy_in_the_tent). Max is 11 years old and made a promise to his terminally ill neighbour, Rick, that he would go on an adventure with the tent he gave him. Max kept that promise and some; as of the release date of this episode, he has slept outside in his garden for 345 consecutive nights whilst raising a mindblowing £145,000 for the North Devon Hospice who cared for Rick. I absolutely loved this conversation and Max's who...

Season 2, Ep 12 - Mark Beaumont on Learning to Endure

February 19, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

My guest this week is Mark Beaumont. Mark is an endurance athlete and holds the record for cycling around the world. In 2017 he did what many thought impossible; circumnavigating the globe on his bike in a truly remarkable 78 days, 14 hour and 40 minutes! In 2018 Mark cycled the Americas - from Anchorage Alaska to the tip of Argentina! His accomplishments aren’t limited to cycling, with challenges also seeing him attempt to row to the magnetic North Pole and across the Atlantic. This is ...

Season 2, Ep 11 - Danny Bent On The Power of a Big Smile and a Positive Mindset

February 12, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

My guest this week is Danny Bent - author, adventurer, story-teller and record-breaker. He was voted one of the 100 happiest people in Britain and 50 most inspiring people in London and when you listen to this episode you will quickly see why. Danny is buzzing with energy and has a built-in desire to help others - a powerful combination. I absolutely loved this conversation and I hope you are as inspired by it as I was!

Season 2, Ep 10 - Jen Gale On How Everyday Decisions Can Change The World

February 05, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week I'm joined by Jen Gale - author of The Sustainabl(ish) Living Guide. Jen is a visionary - someone who believes that every one of us can make small decisions that change the world. Jen and her family spent a whole year buying nothing new - challenging their own beliefs on the things they ‘needed’ and where they might be able to source them in a more sustainable way. Through her relaxed, zero judgement style she helps people take baby steps, and reminds us all not to worry about b...

Season 2, Ep 9 - Sean Conway On Never Settling For Autopilot

January 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

This week I'm chatting with Sean Conway, the endurance athlete with an impressive roll call of incredible challenges and ''firsts'' under this belt! Sean, like so many people, was stuck in the daily grind and on full autopilot in his job as a school photographer. He decided enough was enough, sold his business for £1 and set about building a new life of adventure. This is a MUST listen for any feeling like life is groundhog day and dreaming of adventure.

Season 2, Ep 8 - Lucy Shepherd on Finding Your Tribe

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

This week my guest is Lucy Shepherd (@lucysheps); Lucy is mega inspiring and this episode is a must-listen. As a young teen, Lucy felt like she didn't fit in before an unexpected residential course to Scotland suggested by her Dad unlocked a latent passion for adventure and fascination with expeditions. Fast forward to today, Lucy is at the forefront of modern exploration. From mountains, to rainforests to the arctic - she has already achieved so much and she’s not done yet. She is a fe...

Season 2, Ep 7 - Quintin Lake on Building Adventure into Your Life One Day at a Time

January 14, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

This week I am joined by architect and photographer Quintin Lake. Quintin recently completed a truly epic challenge; Walking 11,000km around the coast of mainland Britain in sections over 5 years, wild camping, self-supported and taking a breathtaking series of photographs en route. Quintin is down to earth and seriously authentic. In this episode, he shares great advice on breaking down big challenges into bite-size chunks and shares his thoughts on building adventure into your life one...

Season 2, Ep 6 - James Geering on The Power of Gratitude and Helping Others

January 08, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode I am joined by James Geering, the former firefighter and host of the Behind The Shield podcast. 4 years ago James became frustrated at the lack of support and advice available to first responders and he knew there were experts out there who could help. Driven by the tragic and often preventable deaths of co-workers he lined up some guests and took a leap of faith, launching his podcast. Nearly 400 episodes later he is still going strong and bringing powerful messages to...

Season 2, Ep 5 - Jim Mee on Why The Journey is More Important Than The Destination

December 24, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this episode, I am joined by Jim Mee - the visionary founder and CEO of @RatRaceHQ who is passionate about making adventure accessible and affordable for all. Rat Race is doing remarkable things to give everyday people the opportunity to have life-changing adventures and I, for one, am a huge fan. Jim shares his thoughts on why getting to the start line is a major achievement which is not celebrated enough and how Rat Race is all about experiencing the journey in a new and special place...

Season 2, Ep 4 - Dominic O'Sullivan On The Power Of Choice

December 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this episode, I speak to Dominic O'Sullivan (@sully189) who, at 46 years old, received a phone call which turned out to be the first in a series of life-changing moments. At the time Dominic, an ex-Royal Air Force PTI, was seriously overweight and not in a great place. Fast forward to today and Dominic is a totally different guy; disciplined, athletic and living a life of balance and purpose. His choice to take a new path is so powerful and could be just what you need if you are delayin...

Season 2, Ep 3 - Allie Bailey on Why Fear Can be the Gateway to Something Amazing

December 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

In this episode I speak to the uber authentic Allie Bailey (@ab_runs) - after a non-stop hedonistic career in the music industry, Allie realised she needed to make a change. A combination of perspective changing discussions with her family set her on a path to becoming a runner. Ultra runner and Chief Test Pilot Allie shares her honest perspective on mental health, how you should never be afraid to be afraid and how running 'long' silences her critical inner self. This is a powerful episo...

Season 2, Ep 2 - Mike Kavanagh on Why You Should Never Be Afraid To Be Alone With Your Thoughts

December 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

In this episode, I speak to my inspirational friend Mike Kavanagh (@back2thebreath) - equal parts father, husband, author, podcast host, leadership coach and breathwork instructor. Mike is the author of ''What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love'' and is building his life around his passions. This episode will make you stop and ask how well you really know yourself. Are you stuck in the daily grind or moving towards what makes you happy?

Season 2, Ep 1 - Catie Friend on Making Her Heart Sing Again

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode, I speak with the humble and brilliant @catiefriend. Catie is a 47-year-old mum of two, presenter, sports commentator and adventurer. In the depths of struggles with anxiety and depression, Catie decided that it was time to get her spark back. She wanted to recapture her adventurous youth and her zest for life. In doing so she has started her own podcast ''Chatting to a Friend'' and shares beautifully that it is always the right time to hit reset and follow your dreams.

Season 1, Ep 6 - The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MB

In this episode Jay takes time to reflect back on the 28 Summers messages so far. Eleanor Roosevelt famously said the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams - so take time to ask yourself, what are your dreams and how will you live your life from here? This episode is the first season finale - look out for the first episode in season 2 dropping in November 2020!

Episode 6 - The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In The Beauty Of Their Dreams

September 18, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MB

In this episode Jay takes time to reflect back on the 28 Summers messages so far. Eleanor Roosevelt famously said the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams - so take time to ask yourself, what are your dreams and how will you live your life from here? This episode is the first season finale - look out for the first episode in season 2 dropping in November 2020!

Season 1, Ep 5 - Be The Author of Your Health

September 07, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast Jay - whilst quarantined at home after a holiday in Europe - shares his views and tips on how to be the author of your own health, take control of your energy levels and FUEL your adventurous lifestyle.

Episode 5 - Be The Author of Your Health

September 07, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast Jay - whilst quarantined at home after a holiday in Europe - shares his views and tips on how to be the author of your own health, take control of your energy levels and FUEL your adventurous lifestyle.

Season 1, Ep 4 - Find Your Invincible Summer

August 06, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast, host Jay Worthy digs into the concept of extreme challenges - how putting yourself through incredibly difficult, extreme fitness challenges can unlock personal growth on a whole new level. If you think you need a catalyst to get your life on a more adventurous track, this could be just what you are looking for.

Episode 4 - Find Your Invincible Summer

August 06, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast, host Jay Worthy digs into the concept of extreme challenges - how putting yourself through incredibly difficult, extreme fitness challenges can unlock personal growth on a whole new level. If you think you need a catalyst to get your life on a more adventurous track, this could be just what you are looking for.

Season 1, Ep 3 - Fill Your Paper With The Breathings of Your Heart

July 30, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast, host Jay Worthy talks about the transformational power of journaling and how it changed the course of his life. William Wordsworth said ''Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart'' - through his own powerful journey with journaling and goal setting Jay will help you identify ways to ensure you get on your own path to adventurous and purposeful living...and stay there!

Episode 3 - Fill Your Paper With The Breathings of Your Heart

July 30, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode of the 28 Summers podcast, host Jay Worthy talks about the transformational power of journaling and how it changed the course of his life. William Wordsworth said ''Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart'' - through his own powerful journey with journaling and goal setting Jay will help you identify ways to ensure you get on your own path to adventurous and purposeful living...and stay there!

Season 1, Ep 2 - The Power of Morning Flow

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

If you are feeling constantly overloaded and stressed, too busy to spend time on yourself and like your day gets away from you before its really started then you are in the right place. In this episode Jay shares the power of morning ''flows'' and how owning your morning can unlock meaningful change in your life. The episode finishes up with some tips on how to start planning your next big adventure!

Episode 2 - The Power of Morning Flow

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

If you are feeling constantly overloaded and stressed, too busy to spend time on yourself and like your day gets away from you before its really started then you are in the right place. In this episode Jay shares the power of morning ''flows'' and how owning your morning can unlock meaningful change in your life. The episode finishes up with some tips on how to start planning your next big adventure!

28 Summers Ep 2 - The Power of Morning Flow

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

If you are feeling constantly overloaded and stressed, too busy to spend time on yourself and like your day gets away from you before its really started then you are in the right place. In this episode Jay shares the power of morning ''flows'' and how owning your morning can unlock meaningful change in your life. The episode finishes up with some tips on how to start planning your next big adventure!

Bonus Episode - Everyday Adventure Inspiration

July 21, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

Want to live more adventurously but don't know where to start? You are not alone! In this bonus episode host Jay Worthy gives you a simple idea to start your journey to adventurous living together with some simple advice on where to start.

Bonus Episode - Everyday Adventure #1

July 21, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB

Want to live more adventurously but don't know where to start? You are not alone! In this bonus episode host Jay Worthy gives you a simple idea to start your journey to adventurous living together with some simple advice on where to start.

Season 1, Ep 1 - Finding Calm in an ''Always on'' World

July 16, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode of 28 Summers Jay talks about the drive to live more adventurously and the importance of creating space first; to free the mind of noise and distraction and reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. Including tips and ideas on how to start your journey and re-wild yourself!

28 Summers Ep 1 - Finding Calm in an ''Always on'' World

July 16, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode of 28 Summers Jay talks about the drive to live more adventurously and the importance of creating space first; to free the mind of noise and distraction and reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. Including tips and ideas on how to start your journey and re-wild yourself!

Episode 1 - Finding Calm in an ''Always on'' World

July 16, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode of 28 Summers Jay talks about the drive to live more adventurously and the importance of creating space first; to free the mind of noise and distraction and reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. Including tips and ideas on how to start your journey and re-wild yourself!

Pilot - Climb that Goddamn Mountain

July 09, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MB

28 Summers, the new podcast for anyone looking to reframe their lives, find their purpose and challenge themselves to live more adventurously. The Impact Theory interview I reference in this pilot episode can be found here (the 28 Summers piece starts at 37 mins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeOWjeY7XOM

28 Summers Pilot - Climb that Goddamn Mountain

July 09, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MB

28 Summers, the new podcast for anyone looking to reframe their lives, find their purpose and challenge themselves to live more adventurously. The Impact Theory interview I reference in this pilot episode can be found here (the 28 Summers piece starts at 37 mins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeOWjeY7XOM

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