TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions around domestic abuse, emotional abuse, mental health, depression, body dysmorphia and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.

In one of the most powerful and honest conversations we’ve had on Made In Brum, professional boxer Ebonie Cotton opens up about the experiences that shaped her life both inside and outside the ring.

From dancing and modelling at a young age to moving to Australia, Ebonie shares the highs and lows of her journey, including periods of depression, body dysmorphia, emotionally and physically abusive relationships, self-doubt and the challenges of rebuilding her confidence.

She also discusses how boxing became the catalyst for change, helping her rediscover self-worth, purpose and belief in herself.

In this episode we discuss:

🥊 Becoming a professional boxer
 🌏 Moving to Australia
 💔 Surviving emotionally and physically abusive relationships
 🧠 Depression and mental health struggles
 📉 Body dysmorphia and self-image
 💃 Dancing and modelling in her younger years
 🔥 Building confidence through combat sports
 🥊 Fighting Molly McCann and Ebanie Bridges
 📱 Social media, OnlyFans and public perception
 💪 Learning to be proud of her journey

This is a raw, emotional and inspiring conversation about resilience, self-belief and finding strength through adversity.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to trusted friends, family or professional support services.

🎙️ Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Basketball in Birmingham once had a real buzz — so what happened? In this episode of Made in Brum, Rob Palmer joins us to talk about the rise of Birmingham Rockets, building opportunities for young people through sport, and why basketball deserves a bigger place in the city again. Rob discusses: * Growing a community basketball movement across Birmingham * Delivering programmes for 1,200+ weekly participants * Using coaching, mentoring and sport to change lives * Accessibility and opportunities within basketball * Sponsorship, marketing and growing the game locally * Bringing basketball back into the spotlight in Birmingham * Working alongside NBA legend Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon * International basketball camps and elite player development We also explore the impact of Hakeem Olajuwon — one of the greatest basketball players of all time — and what Birmingham can learn from global basketball culture. If you care about youth sport, community projects, Birmingham culture or basketball’s future in the UK, this episode is for you. 

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