I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...

What does it really take to get back up when life doesn't go to plan?

Joining Talia in the studio this week is former England and British & Irish Lions rugby star James Haskell. Since retiring from professional rugby, James has successfully reinvented himself as a bestselling author, broadcaster, podcaster, entrepreneur, and international DJ, proving that life after elite sport can be just as rewarding as the career that came before it.

Together, they dive into the mindset behind resilience, the power of self-belief, and how embracing setbacks can become the catalyst for growth. James opens up about protecting his mental health, learning from failure, building confidence through visualization, and staying authentic in a world increasingly shaped by social media. The conversation also explores relationships, setting healthy boundaries, finding purpose beyond sport, and even James' fascination with the universe and life beyond Earth.

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What happens when life throws challenge after challenge your way? For Ottilie Quince, the answer has always been the same: keep moving forward.

In this episode Talia sits down with kidney transplant recipient, cyclist, and resilience advocate Ottilie Quince to explore her extraordinary journey through chronic illness, organ transplantation, and rediscovering purpose.

Ottilie shares the realities of living with end-stage kidney disease, the emotional highs and lows of receiving a transplant, and how cycling became far more than a hobby—it became a lifeline. 

Together, they discuss the power of community, self-advocacy in healthcare, and why embracing life's setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth.

Whether you're facing your own health challenges or supporting someone who is, this conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding adversity; it's about learning how to navigate it, getting back up and taking it one step at a time.

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Life rarely follows the path we expect, and often our biggest challenges become the moments that shape us most.

Joining Talia in the studio this week is TV presenter, broadcaster, Soccer AM favourite, and LifeJacket UK producer John Fendley for an honest conversation about resilience, mental health, grief, and embracing life's unpredictable journey.

John shares his experiences of navigating difficult moments, learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions, and understanding that life isn't a straight line. From managing overthinking to finding joy in everyday moments, this episode explores what it really means to rebuild, grow, and keep moving forward.

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Joining Talia in the studio this week is the incredible team behind Say It Lad, the anonymous voice-note platform helping men open up about their mental health without fear of judgment.

Together, they explore why so many men struggle to talk about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear, and how silence often becomes one of the biggest barriers to getting support. The conversation dives into the power of vulnerability, the impact of negative self-talk, and why being heard can be more valuable than being given advice.

Through honest discussion and personal insights, this episode highlights how simple acts of openness can create life-changing turning points and why creating safe, accessible spaces for men to share their experiences has never been more important.

More about Say It Lad

Say It Lad is a UK-based men's mental health initiative built around a simple but powerful idea: giving men a safe, anonymous space to speak openly. Through WhatsApp voice notes, users can share their experiences, struggles, fears, and victories without using their name or revealing their identity. The platform was created to break down the barriers that stop many men from asking for help, offering peer-to-peer support through honest conversations and shared experiences. Its mission is simple: help men realise they are not alone and encourage conversations before crisis point.

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Joining Talia in the studio today is former professional footballer Jay Bothroyd to explore the defining moments that shaped his remarkable career and personal journey.

From the highs of representing England to the challenges of adapting to life and football overseas, Jay opens up about the resilience, determination, and mindset that helped him overcome setbacks and continue moving forward. He shares candid insights into handling criticism, navigating cultural changes, managing personal health challenges, and finding strength through vulnerability.

This powerful conversation is packed with lessons on perseverance, self-awareness, and personal growth that extend far beyond the football pitch.

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I got my smile back.. 

Carl Beech creator of the BeechBand and someone living with Young-Onset Parkinson’s, Carl went from losing his ability to speak, walk normally, and control his body.. to calming his symptoms and getting his voice, his movement, and his smile back. 

From tapping on his arm one day, Carl had an epiphany which became the device everyone in the Parkinson’s community is talking about – the Beechband. The day Carl felt hope again. 

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Diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS), at the age of 32 in 2008, it was a day that freed Ben but also told him that things were going to be tough. The one thought that came through was just hold on. Participating in marathons, and becoming a teacher, the pain that started all of this has since created the happiness he now has.. 

Ps never forget, the world is always better with you in it. 

MS is a chronic, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system where the immune system damages the myelin sheath protecting nerves, disrupting brain-body communication.

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Troy Noak is formerly an avid no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, Troy’s road back to the mats has been anything but straightforward. While drilling takedowns in preparation for competition, he fractured his patella; but it was what came after that truly tested him. 

Eager to return to his previous workload after three months of physical therapy, Troy pushed too hard too soon and ruptured his hamstring. 

What followed was a year-long physical recovery, and an even longer mental battle that proved more challenging than the injury itself. Facing himself, Troy shows just how your life can change when you show up to your fears..

Troy is a presenter and video editor for Sleeper Fantasy and a business management student at NYU.

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Ludovic Peze is a resilient entrepreneur and motorsport expert who founded Motors Formula Team (MFT) in 2014 with a vision to redefine excellence on the track. 

After overcoming a life-changing battle with meningitis B and suffering with PTSD, Ludo channelled that determination into building his life and proving to himself what he is capable of.

Building a bridge between elite racing and strategic business management, Ludo is dedicated to turning challenges into advantages, and promoting diversity in the world of professional motorsport. 

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Richard Whitehead MBE was born with a double knee amputation and was driven by a desire to compete professionally in sport on the world stage. A double Paralympic gold medallist marathon runner, Richard has won gold at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic games and run marathons around the world. 

He has continued to push boundaries, not just in sport but also in how we think about limitations, mindset, and possibility, encouraging others to think about what they do have, not what they don’t. 

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