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Kerenza Bryson is a professional athlete who represents Great Britain in the modern pentathlon - a sport including epee fencing, swimming, showjumping and a combined laser run (pistol shooting and cross country run). Having won gold, silver and bronze medals in the the World and European Championships, she recently competed at the Paris Olympics where she placed 9th in the final and in the semi final set a new Olympic record. Kerenza is also a qualified medical doctor and an Officer in the British Army Reserves.

In this episode, Kerenza delves into some of the less visible challenges and benefits of competing in elite sport whilst juggling her studies and military commitments. She also shares some of the magic of competing at the Olympics as well as how it has spurred her on in her ambitions. This episode is for those of you who - like me! - became an armchair Olympic expert, but also for anyone who has ever set an ambitious goal and overcome hurdles along the way to reaching it.

Find out more about Kerenza here:

Team GB
Instagram: @kerenza.bryson
twitter/X: @kerenzabryson
Linkedin: Kerenza Bryson

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In June 2023, Stephanie Quintrell and Heather Sharp completed the Ride to Freedom along with 6 other women as part of a Forces Wives Challenge expedition, tackling the challenging terrain surrounding the World War Two Freedom Trail (Le Chemin de la Liberté), across the Pyrenees Mountains on horseback. The team followed remote mountain passes that were used as escape routes into Spain by around 33,000 allied service personnel and others fleeing to safety, avoiding checkpoints and surveillance.

Achieving this challenge is remarkable in itself, but is made even more impressive by the fact that Steph, who was diagnosed with a neurological condition in 2019, is permanently dependent on a wheelchair.

In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration for the challenge, the highs and lows as well as the nuances around accessibility and the assumptions made around what can and can’t be done. It highlights how for change to truly happen, those impacted need to have a voice and be heard. But this is also the story about connections and relationships - and a remarkable group of women who supported each other to achieve something extraordinary. 

Find out more about Forces Wives Challenge:

https://www.forceswiveschallenge.org/

Instagram: @forces_wives_challenge

Facebook: @forceswiveschallenge

Stephanie Quintrell:

@steph_backinthesaddle

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Caroline Paul is an author, adventurer, surfer, pilot and former firefighter who has published 7 books including The Gutsy Girl and Fighting Fire. Her most recent book Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age is an exploration into the science and psychology of outdoor adventures and our relationship with these activities,  typically associated with youth and adrenaline, as we age. As Caroline writes "Ultimately, I am my best self in the outdoors - curious, brave, and present." Tough Broad acknowledges that older women are less visible in the outdoor adventure world as they age, but seeks to explore and uncover the benefits when they do continue to participate in and take up these types of activities later in life.

In this conversation, Caroline shares what motivated her to write Tough Broad and her own thoughts on positive ageing, the importance of awe and the power of gratitude. She highlights the research around the benefits of time spent in the outdoors as well as the stories of the women she met and shared adventures with, who are finding ways to thrive into their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond.

To find out more about Caroline visit:

https://www.carolinepaul.com

Instagram: @carolinembpaul

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Jonny Ball is the host of the ‘Veterans In Politics’ podcast, interviewing over 70 interviewees from across the globe who have ‘stood up to serve again'. He is also Founder of Campaign Force, a not for profit organisation that aims to inspire and support members of the military community to serve in public life. His civilian career has seen him run campaigns at every level of government, from local to National & European elections and as a consultant to military charities as well as a number of MPs.

His lengthy Army service includes operational tours of Northern Ireland and Afghanistan. In 2013, following a tour of Afghanistan the previous year, he was awarded a Commander Land Forces’ Commendation for his work as a Pashto Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. Following a traumatic RTA on his motorcycle in 2019, where it took 7 surgeries to save his leg, in September 2023, Jonny competed in the Invictus Games as part of Team UK as part of his own recovery journey through sport, and walked away with a Bronze medal in powerlifting, as well as personal bests in Indoor Rowing  and track cycling.

This is a wide ranging episode which coincides with the General Election in the UK on 4 July 2024. Jonny shares his motivations for inspiring military veterans into political life and we discuss the the concept of service more broadly. He also shares his personal story of recovery and reconnecting with his own purpose through sport and the community he found in the Invictus Games. 


Find more about Jonny and his work
@campaignforceuk on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook
@jonnyinvictus personal Instagram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyball79/
CampaignForce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/campaignforce/

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Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents.
More recently Alastair has walked across southern India, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, run six marathons through the Sahara desert, completed a crossing of Iceland, busked through Spain and participated in an expedition in the Arctic, close to the magnetic North Pole. He has trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert and 120 miles round the M25 – one of his pioneering microadventures. Alastair was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the year for 2012. In 2023, The Royal Geographical Society gave Alastair the Ness Award for ‘his long-standing contributions to promoting a greater understanding of our world and wider public engagement with the outdoors.’

Alastair has written 15 books about his adventures. His most recent book "Local"  reflects a year he spent investigating the small map around his own home.  As Alastair states, in doing so he discovers more about the natural world than in all his years in remote environments and issues such as the state of British nature, land use, and freedom to roam the countryside really hit home. In "Local" whilst he celebrates time spent outdoors, the book is also a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep.

In this episode, Alastair shares his motivation for exploring locally, the unexpected benefits he experienced in doing so and his perspective of why undertaking this type of exploration is so vital to protect the natural environment. He also shares his advice for anyone looking to undertake a local everyday adventure for themselves.

Find out more about Alastair:

Website: https://alastairhumphreys.com/
Instagram: @al_humphreys
Facebook: Alastair Humphreys
You tube: @al_humphreys
X: @Al_Humphreys

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In May 2023, Emma Wood embarked on a two week adventure cycling the length of the UK from John O'Groats to Land's End.

As a busy mum of two girls, with a successful career in financial services, the logistics surrounding this journey were half the battle. But having got a taste of long distance cycling during a 4 day trip cycling unsupported from Dorset to Cornwall, she was ready for a bigger challenge . Accompanied by her dad in the support van,  she set off cycling solo from the north of Scotland on the adventure of her life. 

Whilst others have completed this nonetheless challenging route, Emma's story is extraordinary in that it shows what is possible amongst all the other commitments in our daily lives and the importance of taking time for ourselves s. It would have been totally understandable for Emma to say she was too busy or that she was needed by her family. But by listening to and validating the voice that told her that she needed to do this for herself,  Emma has achieved something amazing and inspired many others to dare to dream and do along the way.    

This is an honest and engaging conversation about the guilt and challenges we experience as parents when we decide to head on a solo adventure as well as the benefits we encounter when doing do - and the positive ripple effect that these adventures can have on those around us too.

Find out more about Emma on Instagram at @wildlyemazing 

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Joyce Osei is an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, an author and storyteller whose works focuses on increasing the representation of women in male dominated industries. Storytelling is at the heart of Joyce’s work and she passionate about increasing the number of people from minoritised backgrounds through content. As part of tackling under-representation, Joyce wrote and published her first book in 2020 ‘The Adventures of Amma and Kwessi in Barbados’, a children’s story inspired by her two children and her Ghanaian and Barbadian heritage. Joyce has also co-authored 3 books: Voices of Hope, Resilient Voices and Keepers of The Flame and has developed a workshop titled ‘Giving Bias A Voice’ using her lived experience in the workplace.
In 2022 Joyce learnt how to swim and her journey was documented in a Radio 4 podcast.

In this podcast, Joyce shares her life changing everyday adventure of learning to swim as an adult. We discuss what prompted her to learn to swim , the barriers she faced, both psychological and physical and the benefits it has brought her.

Find out more about Joyce:

On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceosei/

Joyce also featured in Season 1 Episode 11 of The Everyday Adventure Podcast where she spoke about her adventure of becoming an author for the first time. Listen here to find out more: Season 1 Episode 11 

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Welcome to Season 7 of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! In this episode, host Nicki Bass shares 5 tips to help you get started on your own everyday adventure and overcome some of the common barriers we can encounter. 

These are: 
I. Identify your why
2. Find a time that works
3. Find an activity you enjoy
4. Start small
5. Prioritise yourself 

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Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author, arts producer and adventure activist who inspires people to live big and bravely when life doesn't go to plan. In 2022, she became the first women in the world to achieve the "Sea, Street and Summit Challenge, swimming the Channel, running the London Marathon and summiting Mount Everest.  Her books have included “The Pursuit of Motherhood and “21 Miles Swimming in Search of Motherhood” and she's soon to publish her third book “Save Me From the Waves”, which is coming out on the 7th of March.

In this episode Jessica shares the story of how she has managed her personal struggles with infertility and heartbreak by turning to adventure activities. We discuss her involvement with the International Women's Day Sea Swim in Brighton and she emphasises the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and trying new things, even if they seem daunting at first.

This episode is the last episode in a 6 part mini series in collaboration with PinkNicky Blog in support of the IWD Sea Swim 2024. Each episode is 10 -15 minutes long and shines a light on one of the women involved in their event, their reasons for doing so and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life  adventurously.

To find out more about Jessica visit:

www.jessicahepburn.com 

Instagram: @jessica_hepburn_

Substack: jessicahepburn.substack.com

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Jo-Anne Godden is the founder of Ruby Moon which designs and produces ethical and sustainable swim and active wear for women. During her 25 years of working in the fashion industry, Jo became acutely aware of the sustainability challenges inherent in this space. She decided to launch her own solution and in 2011, Ruby Moon was born. The company is not only unique in terms of their products, but they also transform their own waste and donate 100% of their profit into microloans for women entrepreneurs around the world. Jo is committed to activate women’s potential and elevate their status in communities where they often don’t have a voice.

In this episode we discuss Jo's motivation for starting her business as well as her love of sea swimming and involvement in the IWD Sea Swim.  We also dive into a conversation about sustanable and ethical approach to business and the importance of circularity as a business model.

This episode is part of a 6 part mini series in collaboration with PinkNicky Blog in support of the IWD Sea Swim 2024. Each episode is 10 -15 minutes long and shines a light on one of the women involved in their event, their reasons for doing so and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life  adventurously.

To find out more about Ruby Moon visit

www.rubymoon.org.uk

Email Jo at [email protected] uk 

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