This week’s episode is with one of the greatest ultra endurance athletes of our time - Sean Conway. Just a few of his highlights being, Sean recently breaking the world record for completing 105 Ironmans in 105 days, he was the first person to swim the length of Britain, is the only person to have completed a length of Britain triathlon, has completed the world's longest triathlon of 4200 miles and has the world record for the fastest self supported cycle across Europe. 
We tap into his unforgiving mindset, that allows him to push through the extreme physical challenges he undertakes and we question whether his biology is unique in order for him to complete these challenges, or is it possible for anyone to achieve them.

Sean Conway: 105 Ironmans In 105 Days

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Joining me on the podcast today is one of my closest friends Ben Tensely, who has been one of the biggest influences in my life, and the inspiration behind some of my biggest challenges. The first time he met my daughter India, would become a day we would never forget. On his way home he was involved in an accident that would paralyse him from the chest down, and would change his life forever, and steer mine in a completely new direction. His resilience, ambition, and positivity is what empowers you to believe anything is possible. Having been told he would never walk again, his journey to taking that first step is what has driven me to test my limits, understanding the value of life and seeing first hand how quickly it can change in an instant, he’s my reminder to make it count. In order to succeed, you must be brave, for some of the goals we set ourselves may seem impossible.
This episode is a special one, with my book coming out this Thursday, I wanted to Ben to see it for the first time together in this conversation, so he can too realise the impact he has had on my life, and how far we have come together.

Ben Tansley: Fortune Favours The Brave

Joining me on today’s podcast is comedian, actor, presenter and BAFTA winner - Joel Dommett. This episode was so insightful, hearing from someone at the top of their game be so honest about their rise in success and what it takes to get there. Success comes with a price, hearing how Joel copes with that will benefit so many people. 
Since becoming a parent, it’s had a profound impact on his career and passions in life, his burning desire to be a role model to his child and now understanding more than ever the importance of connection and families has steered him in new directions. The fitness community has become an integral part of Joel‘s journey, and in this episode we delve deep into the benefits it’s had on his mental health. Inspiration can make you do wonderful things, most recently he completed his first official marathon dressed as a piranha. This is only just the beginning for Joel, but with his all in attitude, what does the future look like?

Joel Dommett: One Step Closer To Happiness

This week's podcast features Milly Pickles, who, despite having only been a brief presence in my life, has left a profound impact. Her attitude to life and what comes with it is what makes her so remarkable. After almost loosing her life to a horrific accident and becoming an amputee, her story could have finished there, but her determination has shown it’s far from over. 
In this episode, we discuss how she defines herself by her approach to life rather than her injuries, the value of her environment and what impact it has on her, and what the future looks like with the many ambitions she has set herself to achieve. Milly’s message is creating a formidable ripple effect across the globe, she gives people hope no matter the circumstances. Where some see limitations, she sees a new opportunities.

Milly Pickles: Dancing With Death

Joining me on this week's podcast is a man who knocked my tooth out and made me drink it as his own wedding, he’s my mucka, my hombre, and a good friend James Dunmore. He was made to look a mute on our screens, but the man is far from that. This will be the first time to hear and see him say more than 6 words. Very few know the real Dunmore, he’s as beautiful inside, as he is out. He’s used his platform to help raise money and awareness to improve the lives of so many living with cystic fibrosis. Having lost both of his sisters to the disease, it comes from an incredible passionate place. What I’ve lost in teeth knowing this man, i’ve gained in memories. We’ve come along way since the day we met, he’s now a husband, recently become a father for the first time, and now devoted to his newest passion of running, we hear how he’s balancing it all.

James Dunmore: You Made Me Drink My Tooth

Joining me on this week’s podcast is TV personality, campaigner, and ultra athlete, Ashley Cain, who is at the beginning of his next challenge facing John o’Groats to Lands End, not once, but three times over, running, cycling, and kayaking the distance to continue campaigning for key change in childhood cancer. After the tragic loss of his daughter Azaylia to cancer, Ashley has committed his life to helping others, his work has created a ripple effect across the nation giving so many people hope. 
Strength must be found if we are to face the inevitable challenges life throws at us, Ashleys resilience is testament to what can be achieved when faced with such a tragedy. His daughter's legacy lives on through his work. This episode is incredible powerful, and is a reminder to never give up.

Sean Conway: 105 Ironmans In 105 Days

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