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Lyndon Longthorne overcame unimaginable obstacles – and he did so when he wasn’t even one. 

As a baby, Lyndon was just four hours from death after contracting meningitis. 

He needed multiple amputations – including on both legs – but that didn’t stop him fulfilling his dreams. 

In this superb episode of PRsonal, Lyndon sits down with host Charlotte Nichols to discuss his road to the Paralympics along with frank conversations about his struggles with mental health – and the need to find a light to guide you out of those very dark tunnels. 

This is a story of hope – and one that will inspire everyone who listens.

Timestamps

0:00:07  | Introduction to Lyndon Longhorn, Paralympic swimmer 
0:00:34  | Maintaining a strong mindset and overcoming obstacles 
0:02:21  | Contracting meningitis at a young age 
0:03:47  | Graphic details and amputations due to meningitis 
0:04:40  | Raising awareness about meningitis and sharing mindset 
0:06:19  | Feeling lucky to be alive and contemplating different perspectives 
0:07:01  | Seeking help for frustration and negative thoughts 
0:08:05  | Explaining the “let them” theory for stress management 
0:09:21  | Coping with the loss of grandparents and impact on mental health 
0:10:01  | Lyndon’s grandparents were his role models. 
0:10:43  | Lyndon discusses the importance of setting daily goals. 
0:12:11  | Small steps lead to massive results. 
0:12:32  | Lyndon talks about the challenges of daily tasks and the importance of focusing on what you can do. 
0:14:17  | Lyndon reflects on his experience in school and the importance of asking for help. 
0:17:19  | Lyndon discusses the impact of being told he is inspirational and how he aims to help others. 
0:19:01  | The overuse of the word “inspirational” 
0:19:46  | Different definitions of inspiration 
0:20:31  | Realizing he was different in school 
0:21:04  | Health and safety affecting physical education 
0:21:36  | Feeling included in college 
0:22:18  | Dealing with bullying 
0:23:05  | Challenges in early relationships 
0:24:07  | Online dating experiences 
0:25:02  | Thoughts on the show “Undatables” 
0:26:11  | Turning down the opportunity to be on the show 
0:27:15  | Representing Great Britain in the Tokyo Paralympics 
0:28:10  | The impact of competing without a crowd 
0:28:36  | Challenges due to COVID protocols 
0:28:24  | Lyndon talks about the long process and COVID protocols for participating in the games. 
0:29:15  | Lyndon expresses his admiration for athletes like Ellie Simmons and the feeling of being among them. 
0:30:05  | Lyndon shares his experience of quitting the sport after not making the team for Rio. 
0:31:59  | Lyndon discusses his training regime and the sacrifices he has made as a Paralympian. 
0:35:28  | Lyndon talks about the intensity of swimming training and the importance of repetition. 
0:37:57  | Letting go of people who don’t support your goals 
0:38:17  | Being selfish to prioritize your own goals 
0:39:13  | People claiming to know you after your success 
0:39:51  | Importance of a support team in achieving goals 
0:41:03  | The process of finding the right team 
0:41:30  | Setting goals and asking for help 
0:42:31  | Overcoming setbacks and injuries 
0:43:13  | Trials for the upcoming Paralympics 
0:44:03  | Discussion on the fairness of Paralympic categories 
0:45:48  | Visibility and inspiration of Para

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Paul Edwards thought he was buying his dream house. 

Instead, he was buying a nightmare. 

His saga ended with a High Court Summons, a potential six-figure bill – and a surprise appearance in the Daily Mail. 

But that isn’t the only house drama in this engrossing episode of PRsonal, as Paul reveals a spine-tingling encounter he had inside a 200-year-old Georgian property in Newcastle. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy one of our most captivating episodes of PRsonal to date. 

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This is real as it gets. 

Catherine Devereux was a happily married mum to three daughters. 

Then on May 6 2018 her entire world was shattered. 

Her husband, Russ, committed suicide. 

In this raw episode of PRsonal, Catherine bravely opens up about the harrowing aftermath – from the moment the police arrived to having to tell her children their dad had died. 

Since then, Catherine has launched The Headlight Project – a Teesside charity that helps those bereaved by suicide – and she talks with host Charlotte Nichols about the work being done to help others. 

This is a gut-wrenching episode. 

Timestamps 

00:32 – The date that will be printed on Catherine’s heart forever 

01:16 – The incident that had a ‘massive impact’ on Russ before he died 

02:13 – The moment Catherine heard the news about Russ’ death 

04:23 – Waiting for the police to break the news  

06:08 – Realising she was going to have to tell her daughters their dad had died 

08:26 – ‘We just cried’: Breaking the news to her three girls 

11:45 – Talking about what happened with her children 

15:24  - ‘They are why I have to just keep going’ 

16:03  - ‘Did you ever consider suicide yourself?’ 

19:22 – The ‘physical pain’ she felt in the aftermath 

21:19 – The anger felt in the painful aftermath of Russ’ suicide 

26:06 – Does Catherine blame for the Health and Safety Executive for what happened? 

27:08 – The ‘three pairs of blue eyes’ that keep Russ’ memory alive 

30:26 – ‘I’ve lost my Catholic faith a bit since he died’ 

34:16 – Why Catherine set up the Headlight Project 

37:13 – Teesside’s reputation as Britain’s biggest suicide ‘hotspot’ 

40:01 – ‘There’s no shame – but there is shame in the lack of support’ 

42:26 – The ‘huge misconception’ around talking about death with children 

46:22 – The ‘wonderful’ support that helps keep the charity going 

50:23 – The work Catherine is most proud of 

51:14 – Why life is worth fighting for – even on the darkest days 

52:40 – How Catherine rates herself – from looks to humour 

56:45 – How Harvey & Hugo can help your business unlock the power of podcasting


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Claire Walton turned to Match.com in a bid to find ‘Mr Right’ for her daughter. 

And the man who caught her eye did turn out to be perfect – for Claire. 

In this episode of PRsonal, the executive coach turned bestselling author opens up to host Charlotte about a love life that has included three marriages and four engagements (including one that lasted just six weeks). 

Having first married aged just 18, she shares a lifetime of advice and wisdom as the pair tackle subjects such as domestic violence, divorce and healing. 

This is a much watch episode! 

Key moments 
 

0:01:00 The ‘boring’ reason Claire got married at 18 
0:02:12 Why Claire may have been with her first husband now if they had met when they were older 
0:04:30 ‘The whirlwind romance’ that involved  a trip to the Seychelles and a six-week engagement  
0:08:05 ‘Ten weeks later we are getting a divorce’ 
0:09:01 How laughter can help through a divorce 
0:14:22  ‘The relationships always ended on my terms’ 
0:15:41 ‘I wanted to have a fun – and I had a LOT of fun’ 
0:17:16 How a back problem lead to counselling to deal with stress and trauma 
0:20:34 Walking away from a relationship with her mum 
0:23:02 Claire doesn’t have a bucket list, just a list. 
0:24:50 ‘I have done my crying’ 
0:26:13 There is no longer a stigma attached to divorce. 
0:32:18 Would Claire get married again? 
0:33:52 People’s ‘physical’ questions about being with a man 20 years younger than her 
0:36:11 ‘I met him on Match.com – I was actually looking to find someone for my daughter’ 
0:39:17 ‘I wasn’t thinking relationship – I was thinking fun’ 
0:41:53 Claire’s message to anyone thinking of starting a relationship with someone much younger 
0:42:52 Why Claire thinks this relationship will last – despite the ‘massive age difference’ 
0:45:00 ‘It was a very hard time’: Living in a violent relationship 
0:48:22 Claire ‘snake and venom’analogy about letting go of venomous emotions. 
0:49:10 ‘Can you just imagine carrying around all that baggage?!’ 
0:50:18 How Claire has ‘learned to forgive’ 
0:52:15 The ‘classic signs’ that acted as red flags for Claire’s abuse 
0:56:11 Claire opens up about her initial reaction to becoming a grandmother. 
1:00:30 ‘My identify is not an old woman!’: Settling on the name “Grammy” 
1:01:16 How good is Claire at cooking, comedy – and sex?!


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Shannon Robinson has been in a dark place. 

In this remarkable episode of Pack PRsonal, Harvey & Hugo’s design ace reveals that at her lowest ebb, Shannon didn’t see a future for herself. 

During their frank conversation, Shannon opens up to Charlotte about her battle with depression, and how she pulled herself back from the brink. 

The pair also discuss Shannon’s pansexuality and the shocking discrimination she’s encountered – while refusing to give up on her dream of motherhood. 


Key moments

0:00:07  | ‘I’m pansexual – but pronouns don’t matter’ 
0:01:52  | Why ‘parts’ are not important to Shannon 
0:05:22  | ‘I’ve had so many different sexual identities!’ 
0:07:38  | Feeling like heterosexuality was ‘compulsory’ growing up 
0:10:04  | The ‘gross’ behavior from men that left Shannon sickened 
0:13:16  | ‘Open’ to every option in order to fulfil her dream of becoming a mum 
0:15:26  | Shannon mentions a technique that allows for both partners’ DNA to be used in the egg. 
0:17:08  | Why Shannon ‘grieved’ when she realised that she may end up with a woman 
0:19:15  | The ‘heartbreaking’ suicide that impacted Shannon 
0:21:21  | ‘I just felt like I didn’t have a future anymore’ 
0:23:49  | Therapy, mindfulness and spirituality: How Shannon is getting back on track 
0:28:23  | ‘I talk to the moon – but not in a weird way’ 
0:29:44  | Shannon talks about her love for meditation, mindfulness, and crystals. 
0:31:19  | ‘Our energy might have been in human form before’ 
[0:35:30]  | Does Shannon have any regrets? 
[0:38:52]  | The power of a ‘glimmer’ 
[0:42:19]  | Shannon rates herself… 
0:46:19  | How good is Shannon at sex!? 
0:46:48  | How Harvey & Hugo can help your business unlock the power of podcasting 

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Carl Swansbury didn’t take the traditional route to the top. 
 
He tells PRsonal host Charlotte Nichols how he became one of the UK’s youngest ever chartered accountants – and didn’t go to university.

Having turned down the chance to study law at Durham University, he instead joined PwC on-route to his current role as head of corporate finance at Rycroft Glenton 

In this episode, the pair discuss everything from the challenges of the covid pandemic, jumping out of an airplane, the value of hard work and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. 

Oh – and which other podcast includes a question about playing golf in the nude?!


Key moments


00:00:07 - Introduction and setting the rules for the conversation. 
00:00:35 - The reality of the ‘challenges’ people face day-to-day 
00:01:34 - Family heartbreak of losing his uncle suddenly 
00:06:12 - Carl’s biggest charity challenge to date that wasn’t his ‘greatest moment’. 
00:07:10 - ‘What was your final thought before jumping out the airplane?’ 
00:12:10 - The good and bad things about living through a pandemic 
00:16:51 - ‘Have you ever played golf naked?’ 
00:21:59 - Carl’s secret work he hid from his mates to do well at school  
00:25:40 - How Carl’s parents ‘tag teamed’ to help him as a child 
00:29:06 - Shunning a law degree at Durham University to join PwC 
00:30:38 - Becoming the youngest qualified chartered accountant in the UK. 
00:32:40 - Why university may not have been a perfect fit Carl’s personality  
00:35:43 - Being treat like a ‘black sheep’ for not having a degree 
00:41:10 - ‘We shouldn’t be box ticking’: Discussing boardroom equality 
00:44:30 - Carl Swansbury’s personal values – and the one that drives his wife mad. 
00:47:14 - Working a 65 hour week 
00:48:56 - Why time is now more ‘precious’ as a dad 
00:56:28 - ‘On a regular burnout I’m close to burnout’ 
01:00:40 - How to avoid burnout 
01:01:09 - Difficulty in committing to a career or employer 
01:01:36 - ‘5:30am, porridge and a jog’: The morning routine 
01:02:31 - Supportive team effort in managing routines 
01:03:02 - Carl rates himself in the key categories  
01:08:43 - How good is Carl at sex?


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It is finally Charlotte Nichols’ turn in the hotseat. 

Roles are reversed as the PRsonal host is grilled by the show’s first ever guest Mel Coutts in this special end of year episode. 

Having only launched in 2023, the pair discuss the highpoints of PRsonal’s first year – including being nominated for an international podcast award – along with the most shocking and funniest clips from the show. 

However, they also discuss the moments that didn’t go quite to plan, along with the emotional moment in Charlotte’s life that acted as the catalyst for launching PRsonal. 

Oh, and Charlotte finally answers ‘those’ questions at the end! 

 
| 0:00:07 | Introduction to the podcast and guest, Charlotte Nichols 
| 0:00:27 | ‘Today there’s going to be a little bit of a twist’ | 
| 0:01:03 | Why PRsonal exists – and the initial mistake that let Charlotte red faced.| 
| 0:01:41 | ‘Sorry I can’t make the meeting, I’m having a miscarriage’ | 
| 0:03:09 | What does PRsonal cover? | 
| 0:07:19 | What’s been the most shocking story on PRsonal in 2023? | 
| 0:09:55 | Revealed: The most streamed PRsonal episode of 2023 | 
| 0:12:55 | The one moment in PRsonal that lead to an ‘awkward silence’  | 

| 0:18:32] | ‘I welled up’: The PRsonal episode that almost pushed Charlotte to tears | 

| [0:21:15] | The funniest PRsonal moments of 2023 | 
| [0:24:19] | Being nominated for an international podcast award just months after launching | 
| [0:25:32 | The big podcast plans for Harvey & Hugo in 2024| 
| [0:26:48] | ‘What question makes you most uncomfortable’ | 
| [0:31:44] | Coming up with PRsonal on her first day back from maternity’  | 

| [0:33:51] | Charlotte finally answers ‘those’ questions | 

| 0:40:00] | How good is Charlotte at sex? | 

| [0:41:16] | Let Harvey & Hugo help your business unlock the power of podcasting  | 

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Claire Nicholson Bell just wanted a family. 
 
However, she was put through ‘hell’ as she spent years undergoing IVF which pushed her to the brink. 
 
In this poignant episode of PRsonal, Claire recalls the bittersweet agony of watching her friends have children as she battled loneliness and heartbreak during round after round of IVF. 
 
Both she and host Charlotte share their own experiences of IVF, as Claire recalls how the process changed her – and why she had to quit social media for a year due to the process. 
 
But Claire then reveals the astonishing moment her dream finally came true. 
 
Settle in for an incredible episode of PRsonal – but bring the tissues…. 
 
 Key moments
 
| 0:00:07 | Introduction to the podcast and guest, Claire Nicholson Bell 
| 0:00:42 | How it feels to experience infertility | 
| 0:02:16 | ‘Some of my friends have experienced infertility – but I still felt lonely’| 
| 0:03:46 | The ‘cruel’ process of IVF | 
| 0:08:25 | ‘You become a different person’ | 
| 0:10:53 | How infertility and IVF changes everyone – including the people around you | 
| 0:12:38 | ‘I quit social media for a year to avoid pregnant friends’ | 
| 0:16:31 | ‘A broken incubator: How you see yourself during IVF’  
| 0:19:16] | ‘I took my IVF injections in front of a colleague’ | 
| [0:28:15] | ‘Sex stopped becoming fun’| 
| [0:30:00] | Creating an alternative family | 
| [0:33:20 | ‘I was going to end up in a mental health hospital if I didn’t stop | 
| [0:34:18] | Massage, exercise and crystals – the alternative therapies Claire utilised | 
| [0:36:18] | The emotional moment she found out she was pregnant | 
| [0:40:05] | Why she struggled to connect on her first pregnancy | 
| [0:44:54] | How crystals could help with fertility or other medical treatments 
| 0:45:58] | ‘Crystals helped bring my dad peace when he was dying with cancer’ | 
| [0:51:52] | The spiritual encounter with her dad | 
| [0:59:58] | How good is Claire at sex? | 
 

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Alfie Joey really has enjoyed a career path like no other. 


 He’s been a comedian, actor, radio presenter – and even a monk. 

 
On the latest PRsonal episode, he discusses his incredible professional journey which took him from the priesthood to YouTube fame and Britain’s Got Talent – plus a house haunted by Elvis himself! 

Now a successful podcaster, communications coach and an illustrator, he tells host Charlotte Nichols about his lifelong grapple with faith and spirituality, his one-word answer about the afterlife – and an infamous run-in with a male stripper which left him red faced. 

This is an episode not to be missed. 

Key moments  

 
| [0:00:07] | Introduction to the podcast and guest, Alfie Joey | 
| [0:00:48] | ‘A statue’s arms opened up and beckoned me in’ | 
| [0:02:59] | How a desire to break into showbiz lead him to the priesthood | 
| [0:04:01] | ‘Poverty and celibacy’: Alfie’s change to becoming a monk | 
| [0:05:11] | The day in the life of a monk – from brekkie to a spot of chit chat || 
| [0:09:35] | ‘Alfie – is there a god?’ | 
| [0:11:33] | What it is like working with an exorcist | 
| [0:11:58] | Visiting a house haunted by Elvis | 
| [0:12:34] | ‘Father help! My son is possessed!’ | 
| [0:15:29] | Alfie’s one word answer as to what happens when we die | 
| [0:16:52] | Finding solitude and relaxation through drawing | 
| [0:18:20] | ‘I felt otherworldly’: Trying stand-up comedy for the first time | 
| [0:20:25] | How making a comedy legend laugh at a wedding lead to a life in showbiz | 
| 0:26:09 | His shock at how some BBC staff ‘were waiting for a pension’| 
| 0:29:17 | How success should really be measured | 
| 0:33:21 | Alfie’s wise words for children today | 
| 0:37:01 | How Alfie feels after leaving BBC Newcastle | 
| 0:38:30 | The variety of working on radio – from interviewing Keir Starmer to chats about breastfeeding | 
| 0:39:00| How the radio show left Alfie frazzled | 
| 0:43:23 | When a listener turned up to a children’s event ‘as she missed listening to Alfie’s voice’ | 
| 0:44:42 | Alfie’s embarrassing run in with a male stripper that left him red faced | 
| 0:47:20 | ‘The gatekeepers are gone’: Alfie’s advice for breaking into presenting | 
| 0:48:01 | Anyone can create their own content with technology. | 
| 0:48:46 | Alfie Joey's ‘bizarre’ experience on Britain's Got Talent – and his ‘banned’ Ant and Dec impression.| 
| 0:58:10 | Alfie reveals his best impression | 

Alfie’s socials 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiejoey.art/ 

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alfiejoey 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-joey-9871817a/?originalSubdomain=uk 

PRsonal socials: 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast 

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast 

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast 

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@prsonal_podcast 

Harvey & Hugo’s socials: 

Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo 

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo 

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr 

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo 

PRsonal socials:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast


Harvey & Hugo’s socials:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo

Claire Preston lives and breathes strong women. 

And during the last few years, she’s had to show enormous personal strength as a mum to help her daughter overcome a horrific eating disorder. 

In this highly emotional episode of PRsonal, Claire relives the agony of watching her teenager daughter’s mental and physical health decline during the pandemic –  and the heartbreaking words that still leaves her in tears today. 

Thankfully there’s a happy ending. However, for Claire – who is head of operations at the Power of Women – she also discusses how for many women in the North East there’s sadly no such thing. 

She tells host Charlotte about the shocking prevalence of female genital mutilation and honour-based violence in the region, and her work to make life for women in the North East that bit better. 

Key moments

00:00:07 | Introduction to the podcast and guest, Claire Preston |
00:00:32 | The scale of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Britain |
00:01:28 | The honor based killings ‘that we know of’|
00:05:43 | ‘The stories are hard to believe’ |
00:06:41 | Middlesbrough identified as one of the worst places for girls to grow up |
00:08:49 | Why we need to influence youngsters beyond TikTok and Love Island |
00:12:13 | ‘I didn’t have any confidence until my 40s’ |
00:15:52 | Confidence comes from those around you and serving others. |
00:18:31 | ‘We need more women helping other women’ | 0[0:22:25] | Raising a 16-year-old daughter – but Claire initially wanted a boy |
00:25:26] | ‘We want to raise strong girls’ |
00:27:42] | How hard is it being a single parent? |
00:29:59] | Reconnecting with her daughter’s dad during COVID |
00:30:34] | Daughter's struggle with mental health and eating disorder |
00:33:41] | The heartbreak of hearing your daughter say she doesn’t want to see
tomorrow
00:37:40] | ‘I don’t know if my daughter would be here if it wasn’t for this one person’|
00:38:16] | ‘Too many young people think it is cool to not eat’ |
00:39:11] | Her daughter’s ‘fab’ recovery – and how she’s back playing sport |
00:41:02] | How covid was a major factor in her daughter’s eating disorder |
00:44:54] | Why she doesn’t want her daughter to follow in her footsteps |
00:47:41] | What Claire wishes she knew when she was younger |
00:55:38 | The concept of a higher power  - and the power of a faith healer|
00:56:19 | Story of a faith healer and the idea of a predetermined life |
00:57:52 | How do you want to be remembered when you die?||
01:03:18 | ‘The best answer we’ve had in a long time!’: Claire rates her sexual prowess |
01:04:07 | Let Harvey & Hugo help grow your podcast


Socials 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claire-preston-7a478255_power-of-women-power-of-women-activity-7023353951655743488-EW6Y/?originalSubdomain=uk 

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/prestonmissc 

Power of Women socials 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powcampaign/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powcampaign/ 

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Powerofwomen_ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pow_campaign

PRsonal socials:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/PRsonal_podcast

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/prsonal-podcast

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PRsonalPodcast

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/prsonal_podcast


Harvey & Hugo’s socials:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/harveyandhugo

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvey-&-hugo

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HarveyandHugo

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/harveyandhugopr

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@harveyandhugo