Her Spirit Podcast
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The Her Spirit Podcast is back for season 6, hosted by former BBC Breakfast presenter, journalist and adventure seeker Louise Minchin. This brand-new season follows real-time the stories of Donna and Amy as they go on a 12-week health and fitness journey with Louise and Her Spirit Co-Founders Mel and Holly. Donna and Amy are two women who, like so many of us, have faced tough challenges to their health and enormous demands on their time over the last couple of years. Both wanted some help and support in changing their lives and feeling stronger, fitter and healthier. For the next 12 weeks, we'll follow them on their journeys - the highs and lows, the successes and the challenges - and we want you to come along too, and set some goals alongside theirs so that we can help and support each other along the way.Her Spirit is a global community of like-minded women all getting fitter, stronger and healthier together. We believe your mind, body and fuel are intrinsically linked and taking small achievable steps will lead to big changes.Regardless of your ability, location or stage of life Her Spirit has something for everyone. We are an inclusive bunch of women who believe that being fit and healthy shouldn't be a chore but something you love to do. Our mantra is 'Together We've Got This' and together we support each other to live life to the full and achieve mind, body and fuel goals we never thought possible.Please find out more and come and join our community at https://herspirit.co.uk/Download the Her Spirit App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/her-spirit/id1455642844Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.herspiritJoin us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/herspiritukTwitter - https://twitter.com/herspiritukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/herspirituk/
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ENCORE: BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood on her passion for being active
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Dr Sophie Bostock AKA The Sleep Scientist
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Open water Swimming: The joys and the myths (No, you won’t be eaten by sharks!)
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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ENCORE: 'Trust Your Bike, Trust Your Tyres, Everything's Fine' Your Guide to Cycling
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Dr Megan Rossi, the Gut Health Doctor
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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ENCORE: 'What even IS a cadence?' Your Guide to Running
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Fuel: You Probably Need More Food Than You Think You Do
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Less Is More When It Comes To Menopause - With Dr Stacy Sims
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay on life as a triathlete,
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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ENCORE: Don't Think You Just Have To Deal With It, Because You Don't - Menopause with Dr Annice Mukherjee & Amanda Thebe
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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"I'm still on a high. It's the most amazing feeling" Tackling 10kms, triathlons and beyond!
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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“You need to create a positive connection with your bed!” The effects of exercise, stress and Netflix on your sleep, with The Sleep Scientist Dr Sophie Bostock
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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"I want my daughter to be strong, fit and active, so I need to set that example."
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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“If you put the wrong fuel into your car, it’s not going to run. Your body is the same.” Exercise and nutrition with Anita Bean
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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"I feel much stronger and much more confident even after three weeks!"
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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"I'm finally putting myself first" Meet Donna and Amy as they begin their 12 Week Challenge
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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"Don't Think You Just Have To Deal With It, Because You Don't" - Menopause with Dr Annice Mukherjee & Amanda Thebe
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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"Your Boobs Can Move Up To 15cm" A Guide to Bras, Pants and Cossies
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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'It Made Me Realise How Quickly Things Can Go Wrong' - Our Lakes To London Story
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Fuel: You Probably Need More Food Than You Think You Do
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Our Biggest Challenge Yet: How YOU Can Help Us Fight Breast Cancer
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Less Is More When It Comes To Menopause - With Dr Stacy Sims
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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'Trust Your Bike, Trust Your Tyres, Everything's Fine' Your Guide to Cycling
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Your Guide to Running with Bryony Gordon
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May 02, 2022 |
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Open water Swimming: The joys and the myths (No, you won’t be eaten by sharks!)
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Louise Minchin is joined by World Triathlon champion Helen Jenkins, Her Spirit Co-founder Holly Woodford and Her Spirit community members Sue and Hayley
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Mar 06, 2022 |
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Louise Minchin catches up with Her Spirit Co-Founder Mel Berry, Hannah Ingram-Moore and Dr Nighat Arif to talk about all things walking and Feet First February. Walking is a super power and great for your mental and physical health
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Louise Minchin catches up with Her Spirit Co-Founder Holly Woodford and all three Couch2Kilos coaches Becks, Elle and Mel to chat about the importance of strength training
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Jan 16, 2022 |
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Annie Emmerson and Mel Berry talk to Her Spirit podcast co-host Louise Minchin about "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here", life after the BBC and what Her Spirit means to her
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Annie Emmerson & Mel Berry talk to Hannah Ingram-Moore about her father Captain Sir Tom Moore and raising £38.9 million in three and half weeks. In the darkness of the pandemic, the event became a global voice for era-defining change.
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Annie and Her Spirit co-founder Mel Berry talk to author and broadcaster Clare Balding. The conversation is truly inspirational, open and honest, from life as a broadcaster and her love of the outdoors to her passion for writing.
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to Dr Megan Rossi the founder of The Gut Health Doctor. It's a great conversation with so many practical advice and steps on gut health, and a deeper understanding around why its important to look after your gut.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to World, European & Two Time Paralympic Rowing Champion Lauren Rowles. It's an open and honest conversation around mental health and overcoming adversity after being paralysed at the age of 13 to becoming Paralympic Champion at 18.
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Louise and Anne talk to Olympic silver medallist and double world champion and founder of Straight Line Swimming Keri-anne Payne. Its a great conversation about all things swimming and turning a passion into a great business.
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to Paralympic Paratriathlete Champion Lauren Steadman about her challenges throughout her life. From life as a swimmer and then paratriathlete to taking on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins - Strictly Come Dancing.
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to presenter and author Frankie Bridge about life in the music industry over the last 15 years, and her mental health challenges
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to former swimmer and coach to Adam Peaty and 8 Olympic medals Mel Marshall MBE. They talk about the road to the Tokyo Olympics and the journey to becoming a coach.
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to sailor Tracy Edwards MBE about her skippering the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, life growing up and her passion for change
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Annie and Louise talk to Hannah Cockcroft MBE about growing up in Yorkshire, life as a Paralympian, and her preparation ahead of the Tokyo Paralympics
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to BBC Breakfast weather presenter Carol Kirkwood. Carol talks about growing up in Scotland, her love of broadcasting, passion for the weather, being active and wine lover
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Lousie and Annie talk to Para climber Anoushé Husain candidly talks about her life, how she has remained resilient in the face of huge obstacles and talks about issues that we as a society do not talk about enough.
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to Jasmine Harrison, the youngest solo female to row the Atlantic Ocean in only 70 days. She talks about taking on the challenge to understand how far she could be pushed having never rowed before the challenge.
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to Professional Triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay about life as a triathlete, over coming career threatening injuries, and her disappointment of not making the 2012 Olympic swimming team.
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May 25, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie talk to Dr Sophie Bostock AKA The Sleep Scientist about all things sleep. Sophie gives so many practical tips to sleeping better and our attitude to sleep.
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May 11, 2021 |
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Annie and Louise talk to empowerment and transformation coach Emmy Brunner. Emmy talks about her work supporting many women in crisis, her love of Bruce Springsteen and being active and
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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4 time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE talks to Annie and Louise about her swimming career, the importance of swimming as a life skill, becoming a mum again with the recent arrival of her first son Albie.
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Three times winter Olympian Sarah Lindsay talks to Annie and Louise about life as a short track speed skater, her transition into personal training and founding Roar gyms and empowering her clients to take control of their lives.
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Meg Matthews talks to Annie and Louise about the 80's & 90's Brit Pop scene, her love of cold water swimming and how it helps her anxiety levels and overall wellbeing, and her menopause journey
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Former International athlete turned broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye talks to Annie and Louise about life as a track and field sprinter, overcoming injury, missing out on a home Olympic games and how she loves broadcasting and covering so many different sports
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie host the second of two anniversary Her Spirit episodes. They are joined by four phenomenal past guests Claire Danson, Deborah James, Stacey Copeland and Maxine Peake who talk about the challenges of the last year.
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie host the first of two anniversary Her Spirit episodes. Dr Nighat Arif, Dr Zoe Williams and Prof Greg Whyte talk about life over the last twelve months and predictions for the years ahead
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Endurance athlete Mimi Anderson talks to Annie and Louise about her love of running, her battle with anorexia, life in lockdown and her past and latest challenges
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Award winning author Kate Mosse talks to Annie & Louise about her love of writing, life during lockdown and her wonderful relationship with Granny Rosie. Her zest for life & passion for supporting other women shines through as does her infectious approach
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Dr Pixie McKenna talks to Louise and Anne about her role as on screen doctor in Channel 4s Embarrassing Bodies, life as a mum and resident GP and her love of the outdoors
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao talks to Louise and Annie about life as a sports presenter at Sky News over the last 28 years, life with cancer and her recent second diagnosis and her approach to wellness
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Zee "Bulldozer" Alema talks to Annie and Louise about her love for rugby, life as an NHS neonatal nurse and mum of 3
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Motivational speaker and amputee Victoria Milligan talks openly to Annie and Louise about her accident in 2013 where she lost her husband, daughter and a leg in a speedboat accident.
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Ice swimmer Cath Pendleton AKA The Merthyr Mermaid talks to Annie and Louise about her love of swimming, life in lockdown and a life with many challenges
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Jockey Hollie Doyle talks to Annie and Louise about life as a jockey and racing all year round. Coming third at the BBC Sports Personality of the year was a great recognition for all her achievements
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Judy Murray OBE talks to Annie and Louise about life on the tennis circuit, being the mum of Andy and Jamie. And her work as a tennis coach and getting the best out of everyone she works with.
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Louise and Annie review the podcasts from series 2. In this third of three and final 2020 episodes they talk about some of the guests they have spoken to including, Maxine Peake, Claire Danson, Dr Louise Newson, Bryony Gordon and many others.
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Louise and Annie review the podcasts from series 2. In the second of three episodes they talk about some of the guests they have spoken to including Naga Munchetty, Helen Skelton, Dame Kelly Holmes and Stacy Copeland and many others.
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Louise and Annie review the podcasts from series 2. In the first of three episode they talk about some of the guests they have spoken to including Deborah James, Mel C, Sophie Radcliffe, Eleanor Mills, Alice Dearing and many others.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Former British No. 1 professional tennis player and TV presenter Annabel Croft talks to Annie and Louise about life on the tennis circuit growing up, retiring in her early twenties and moving into TV and the importance of being active and eating well.
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Olympic gold medalist and conservationist Crista Cullen talks to Annie and Louise about life growing up in the UK, her hockey journey and winning gold in Rio and her love of Africa
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Marathon swimmer Alice Dearing talks to Annie and Louise about her life into swimming and then open water swimming. And being one of the co-founders of the Black Swimming Association.
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Journalist Bryony Gordon talks to Annie and Louise about her relationship with alcohol and drugs, and her passion for mental health and her charity Mental Health Mates
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Actor Maxine Peake talks to Annie and Louise about her life as an actor, love of cycling and passion for life and people
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Endurance runner Susie Chan talks to Annie and Louise about her love of running, overcoming thyroid Cancer and her advice for every woman to have her best year yet.
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Double Paralympic champion Libby Clegg talks to Annie and Louise about her time on Dancing on Ice, life as a mum and her Paralympic career.
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Dr Louise Newson talks to Annie and Louise about all things menopause, the importance of being active and living a healthy life.
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Dr Josie Perry talks to Annie and Louise about he power of the mind, finding your WHY, appreciating the journey and her 5 top tips for Your Best Year Yet.
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Chemmy Alcott talks to Louise and Annie about her love of skiing, her life growing up, losing her mum at a very early age and her numerous injuries and accidents on the slopes. She shares her tips for Your Best Year Yet and so much more.
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Dr Nikki Kanani MBE talks to Louise and Annie about her job as Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement, life as mum of 2 and how running has kept her moving during COVID19.
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Mel C talks to Annie and Louise about life as a Spice Girl, her challenges in life, being kind to yourself and how you can achieve Your Best Year Yet
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Claire Danson talks openly to Louise and Annie about her life over the last year. A cycling accident one year ago left her paralysed but her zest for life is still as strong. It's a story of going from European champion to life in a wheelchair.
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Olympic cycling champion Jo Rowsell talks to Louise and Annie about her journey into cycling, over coming nerves and "exercising your chimp" and growing up with alopecia. She gives some great tips for being active and motivating yourself and others
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Physical activity expert Professor Greg Whyte talks to Louise and Annie about the importance of being active, his amazing challenges for Comic and Sport Relief and doing more today than you did yesterday is a great way to get the best out of yourself.
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Professional boxer and England Footballer Stacey Copeland talk to Louise and Annie about her love of sport and her passion for gender equality for all
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Four time Olympian Donna Fraser talks to Louise and Annie about her career in athletics and her fight with breast cancer in 2009. Three years later she qualified for her fourth Olympics in London.
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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TV presenter Julia Bradbury shares with Louise and Annie talks about her love of the outdoors and walking, and her passion for sustainable tourism, the need to reduce plastic and raising the awareness of plastic pollution.
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Award winning broadcaster and author Claudia Hammond talks about the art of rest and why taking small breaks are so important.
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes talks about life in lockdown, her own mental health and the importance of taking time for yourself.
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Radio DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley talks about her passion for music, love of swimming, menopause and getting into triathlon last year with Annie and Louise.
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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It’s no wonder they call her Iron Gran. At the age of 76, Edwina Brocklesby is the UK’s oldest female Ironman triathlete and the driving force behind her charity Silverfit
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Adventurer, speaker and mischief maker Anna McNuff talks about cycling the Andes, running barefoot across Britain and challenging herself to show everyone what is truly possible.
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Helen Skelton is an English TV presenter and actress. She talks about her time on SAS Who Dares Wins, her challenges and life as a mum of 2 boys.
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Jodie Stimpson is double Commonwealth Champion and Great Britain triathlete. She talks about her ongoing relationship with food and body confidence, her love of triathlon and the recent loss of her dad Ian.
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May 26, 2020 |
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BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty talks about her love of golf, tackling swimming, her life with sport and her competitive nature. She knows how being active is so important for her mental and physical health.
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May 19, 2020 |
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Sophie Radcliffe talks about her passion for adventure . The night before she decided to quit her job at the age of 27 at a tech start up, a friend said to her: "A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what the ship was built for. Go Sailing."
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May 12, 2020 |
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Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support talks about her passion for running, missing watching her Mighty Arsenal and overcoming life obstacles.
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May 05, 2020 |
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Helen Jenkins MBE is two-time triathlon world champion (2008 & 2011) and three time Olympian. She loves life as a mum of two, wife to Marc and having a real balance in life. She know being outdoors make her feel alive and a better me.
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Dame Sarah Storey has won fourteen Paralympic gold medals, which makes her the most successful female British Paralympian of all time. She talks her life as a Paralympian, being a mum of two, her job as the Active Travel Commissioner for the Sheffield C
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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GP and women's health expert Dr. Nighat Arif talks all things women's health and menopause. Her love of netball and being a goal attack and lack of encouragement from her family to carry on being active.
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Rev. Kate Bottley talks openly about life, and knowing that you are tougher than you ever think you are. She loves the feeling of being stronger, fitter and being able to achieve things you never thought possible.
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Editor-in-Chief at Style Magazine Lorraine Candy talks about life at home during COVID19 with her 4 children and home schooling, and her love of open water swimming.
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Writer and broadcaster Eleanor Mills talks about her life in journalism and her love of open water swimming.
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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Deborah James on surviving stage 4 cancer and the power of physical activity. With special guest 13 x Ironman Champion and oncology Doctor Lucy Gossage
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Season 2: Trust me I'm a Doctor, Zoe Williams talks coronavirus, self isolation and staying fit and well
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Toni Wood - Marketing Academy fellow and one of the UK's leading retail marketeers on her career to date
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Annie Emmerson - Former elite triathlete, coach and BBC broadcaster on always believing that something amazing is always around the corner
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Melanie Marshall - Olympic Swimmer and Coach to Adam Peaty on why female coaches bring a different and important dynamic.
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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Susan Hallam MBE Founder of Hallam Internet - Why saying YES to anything opens opportunities
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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ParalympicsGB Track and Field Head Coach Paula Dunn - Being the best version of you and only you
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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Four-time Olympic Medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE "I have learnt I need to look after myself. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle is so important. It makes me a better parent."
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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True Story's Jayne Mayled "There is more than one way to live"
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Jul 17, 2019 |