Unexpected Turns

Did Brian complete his challenge? Today he tells us how he got on and answers some of the many questions you sent in. But what has he been up to since? Listen in and find out at the end of this episode.

Join Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions. Having been told he was unlikely to ever walk again Brian set about defying medical logic. Not only was Brian determined to get out of his wheelchair and walk he wanted to run and fly again. Now a trustee for Aerobility, a charity which allows people with disabilities to fly, he set himself the target of running a half marathon to raise awareness and funds for Aerobility. Find out how Brian got on with his half marathon and his future plans. Full episode out Thursday 18th November. If you have a question or message for Brian or any of our guests email us at [email protected]. Or contact us on Instagram @unexpextedturnspod. Follow Brian Wheeler on Instagram @Brian_wheeler or read more at   www.aerobility.com #inspirational #spinalcordinjury #ces #provethemwrong #spinalinjury

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his  incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again.  His determination to walk and support others has resulted in him raising thousands of pounds for Aerobility, the Charity which enables all abilities to fly. This is the first of our episodes with Brian, he will be back in next show  to answer your questions. Feel free to send a text or audio clip and we will aim to use it when we catch up with Brian.   Jolted out of their comfort zone our guests have all gone on to achieve great things.   If you have a question or message for Brian or any of our guests email us at [email protected]. Or contact us on Instagram @unexpextedturnspod. Follow Brian Wheeler on Instagram @Brian_wheeler or read more at   www.aerobility.com 

This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update.

Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who are cycling around the world, well they are currently holed up in Georgia due to Covid restrictions. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear their amazing stories, of camping under bridges in the snow to surviving a prison cell In Myanmar. Jolted out of their comfort zone our  guests  have achieved great things from conquering cancer to mountains. Their determination to survive and support others shines through, be it helping rebuild fishing boats on Phi Phi Island to rescuing a starving dog in the mountains. As Chris and Gabs put it ‘ We harness the elements, others just shelter’. If you have a question or message for Chris and Gabs or any of our guests email us at [email protected]. Or contact us on Instagram @unexpextedturnspod. Follow Chris and Gabs on Instagram @worldcyclingtour2 or read their blog www.ChrisandGabsWorldCyclingTour.com

Today we publish the unedited version of Joanne interviewing her grandma, Aileen. 

We were lucky enough to have Aileen Tattersall tell us about her experience of WW2 in Wales. Aileen is an amazing woman, after the war she took up fencing and represented her country internationally, before having a family and becoming an extremely popular teacher.  After publishing her  episode in November, several people asked about her recovery from a stroke and the difficulties she has overcome.  We also felt this unedited version allowed us to enjoy Aileen's  personality, although there are some sound issues. 

A sneak preview of next week's episode with the very regal, Hilary, who was a very welcome unexpected turn in the lives of her recently retired parents. Talking to Hilary I was constantly reminded of Queen Elizabeth II, for whom Hilary had huge respect.

Unexpected Turns, well this isn't the episode we promised you. Covid has impacted several of our guests plans, so here is a quick update on some of our amazing guests for next year. 

Join Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions. Having been told he was unlikely to ever walk again Brian set about defying medical logic. Not only was Brian determined to get out of his wheelchair and walk he wanted to run and fly again. Now a trustee for Aerobility, a charity which allows people with disabilities to fly, he set himself the target of running a half marathon to raise awareness and funds for Aerobility. Find out how Brian got on with his half marathon and his future plans. Full episode out Thursday 18th November.