Therapy Works

Martine Wright on Surviving the 7/7 Bombings and Becoming a Paralympian


Listen Later

In this week’s episode of Therapy Works, Martine Wright, MBE, shares her incredible journey of resilience and transformation, from surviving the 7/7 London bombings to becoming a Paralympian.  Martine recounts the day that changed her life, her struggles in the aftermath, and the unwavering support from her family and guardian angels. She opens up about how she found new life and meaning through sport, and emphasizes the importance of kindness, support, and a positive mindset in overcoming trauma.  It’s truly amazing how glass-half-full Martine’s experience has been.  Join us as we dive into her lessons of courage, hope, and the unexpected gifts that come from facing life's extreme challenges.


Show Notes:


You can find out more about Martine and her story over on her website - https://martinewright.co.uk

And you can read her book, Unbroken, here - https://amzn.eu/d/bWD6R7W


In the Mother/Daughter section, Emily mentioned the Moth Podcast.  You can find it here - https://themoth.org/podcast


Otherwise, if you’d like to connect, I post regularly on Instagram, with more thoughts and some Monday Top Tips - http://instagram.com/juliasamuelmbe/


And for more info, check out my website - https://juliasamuel.co.uk

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Therapy WorksBy Julia Samuel

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

22 ratings


More shows like Therapy Works

View all
Desert Island Discs by BBC Radio 4

Desert Island Discs

2,049 Listeners

Happy Place by Fearne Cotton

Happy Place

1,362 Listeners

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day by Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

1,375 Listeners

Changes with Annie Macmanus by Annie Macmanus

Changes with Annie Macmanus

107 Listeners

Postcards From Midlife by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin

Postcards From Midlife

173 Listeners

The Shift with Sam Baker by sam baker

The Shift with Sam Baker

96 Listeners

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan by Spiritland Creative

The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

329 Listeners

Friendship Therapy by Emma Reed Turrell

Friendship Therapy

82 Listeners

How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams by Kaye Adams

How To Be 60 with Kaye Adams

36 Listeners

Stompcast by Dr Alex George

Stompcast

50 Listeners

Off Air... with Jane and Fi by The Times

Off Air... with Jane and Fi

144 Listeners

It Can't Just Be Me by Podimo & Audio Always

It Can't Just Be Me

27 Listeners

Young Again by BBC Radio 4

Young Again

125 Listeners

The Life of Bryony by Daily Mail

The Life of Bryony

37 Listeners

Begin Again with Davina McCall by Begin Again

Begin Again with Davina McCall

500 Listeners