When Life Gives You Lemons

What does it take to be a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London?  In this candid conversation, Steven McRae shares his remarkable journey from a motorsport family in Australia to the prestigious Royal Ballet.

In this Season 7 premiere we discuss how although Steven has achieved immense success throughout his dancing career, it has not come without it’s challenges and set backs. We delve into how Steven ...

David Holmes was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films until his life took a dramatic turn when a freak accident during a stunt rehearsal left him a quadriplegic.

Join us in this chat as David shares his incredible journey of resilience, acceptance, and transformation. From his early days in gymnastics to his time on the Harry Potter set, David reflects on the challenges he faced after his injury and how he...

After experiencing a life-threatening motorcycle crash in Colombia, Luke Tarrant has emerged as a single-leg amputee and a disability advocate.  Luke’s story is one of resilience and positivity.

Join us as Luke shares his incredible journey—from his adventurous motorcycle travels across the Americas to the harrowing moments following his accident. He discusses the challenges he faced in the hospital, the importance of mindset, and h...

Anna Mathur is a  psychotherapist, best-selling author, and podcaster. In today’s episode we dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome, exploring how societal expectations can weigh heavily on our self-worth and career choices.

Anna shares her personal journey, including her experiences with trauma and the impact it has had on her life and work. She discusses the importance of challenging the "shoulds" that society imposes on us...

Dr Tommy Wood is a renowned professor of neuroscience and athletic performance consultant invited on the podcast to shares his insights on health, well-being, and longevity.

Join Emma and Tommy as they explore:

- The difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

- The alarming rise of dementia in aging populations and what can be done to prevent it.

- The role of exercise, particularly resistance training, in maintaining brain h...

Scott Britton is the co-founder of Battle Cancer, the world's largest functional fitness cancer fundraising organization. In this episode Scott shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Manchester to a successful career in the police force, and ultimately, to creating a movement that empowers cancer patients through fitness, whilst raising millions of pounds for cancer charities.

Join us as Scott discusses:

• T...

Lauren Murrell, co-founder of skincare brand BySarah, shares her incredible journey of resilience after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just 23 years old. With the support of her sister Sarah, who became her life-saving stem cell donor, Lauren navigated the challenges of cancer treatment and emerged stronger than ever.

Join us as Lauren recounts her experiences in the hospital, the struggles with her skin during recov...

In this powerful episode, Emma sits down with Ross Austin, an ex-army commando who faced life-changing injuries during his tour in Afghanistan in 2008. After enduring a traumatic experience that led to the loss of his leg, Ross shares his incredible journey of resilience, recovery, and transformation.

From his initial motivation to join the military to the challenges he faced during his rehabilitation, Ross opens up about the physic...

Blaine Hunt is a Team GB C5 Para-cyclist who recently won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In this episode Blaine shares his incredible journey from sustaining a life-altering injury during a routine knee surgery to discovering his passion for para-cycling later in life.

Join us as we delve into Blaine's story of resilience, determination, and the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity. He discusses the chal...

Adam Burgess won a silver medal in the Canoe Slalom at the Paris Olympics. Prior to travelling to Paris for the Games I sat down with Adam and he shared insights into his journey as an athlete, discussing the challenges of selection, the pressures of competition, and the importance of resilience. Adam’s mindset is truly inspiring and hearing how he approached the Olympic Games with such positivity makes you realise he was a winner ...

Five-time Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw has made an incredible journey from swimming to paracanoeing. In this episode, Charlotte shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, including the amputation of both of her legs at a very young age.

Join us as we delve into Charlotte's amazing athletic career, including her swimming silver medal at the London 2012 Paralympics, her transition to canoeing, and her recent triumphs at the Toky...

Grace Reid is one of Scotland’s and Great Britain’s most decorated divers, having many World, European and Commonwealth medals to her name.  In fact she attended the Commonwealth games when she was just 14 years old.  I sat down with Grace a few weeks ago as she was preparing for her third Olympic Games in Paris. Grace shared her journey from starting diving at a young age to overcoming challenges at the Tokyo Olympics and how she ...

Freya Anderson is a British swimmer and Olympic medallist. Freya's journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was anything but smooth, as she faced significant challenges, including a battle with glandular fever that threatened her training and competition schedule.

As well as delving into Freya’s experiences as a swimmer at the Olympic Games, a significant part of our discussion focused on Freya's mental health journey, particularly h...

Zak Skinner is a a remarkable athlete who represented Team GB in the long jump and 100m at the Paralympic Games in Paris.  Zak's journey is one of resilience and determination, shaped by his experiences growing up with a genetic condition that affects his vision, placing him in the T13 classification.

In this episode, Zak shares his story, beginning with his diagnosis of ocular albinism, which left him with severely underdeveloped e...

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is Britain's most successful female diver of all time recently winning a bronze Olympic medal in Paris in the 10m Synchro competition.

At just 19 years old, Andrea has already achieved remarkable success as a Commonwealth, European, world and now Olympic medallist.  I was lucky to speak to Andrea at The London Aquatic Centre as she was gearing up for her second Olympic Games in Paris.

During our conversation...

In the final episode of this season, I reflect on the lessons learned and insights gained over the past year since the podcast's inception. Drawing from conversations with inspiring individuals who have overcome adversity, I share some key themes such as gratitude, mindset, goal setting, and human connection.

From the importance of embracing vulnerability to the power of reframing negative experiences, I delve into the transformativ...

Ricky is a former firefighter, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and poet.  In 2017 Ricky was one of the first responders called to the fire at Grenfell Tower in London which tragically claimed the lives of 72 residents and injured many more.    Following the Grenfell tragedy and as a result of the life changing decisions that Ricky made that night, his mental health suffered - leading to PTSD and depression.  He now tel...

Dan is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Heights, a brain-care supplements company and host of leading business podcast ‘Secret Leaders.’

In this episode Dan discusses his experience with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and how he found relief through alternative methods like ayahuasca and focusing on brain care supplements. He emphasised the importance of spirituality and connection in finding ...