In the UK, Joe Wicks became a household name early in the pandemic with his daily workouts, called “PE with Joe,” that helped millions of us keep moving and laughing. Early on in his own life, Joe learns first-hand how fitness can help people survive hard times, as he runs miles to escape from a chaotic childhood. As he begins his adult life, he embarks on a ... Show More
Apr 14
How the bees saved me, by Dr. Marla Spivak
Before becoming a MacArthur award–winning entomologist, Dr. Marla Spivak is adrift – first as a young woman in search of direction, then deep in the Amazon, severely ill and fearing death. Time and again, it’s the hum of bees that shows her a path forward. Apiculture doesn’t just ... Show More
30m 7s
Apr 7
Forging my own path, by Isha Sesay
Writer Isha Sesay is happiest when she is caring for others; it’s a lesson she learns from her mother while growing up in Sierra Leone. But as an adult, there’s another lesson her mother teaches her, in quite another way: that even the most caring and giving among us must learn t ... Show More
33m 1s
Mar 31
Dancing on my own, by Alex Morris
Just out of school, writer Alex Morris gets a job performing and teaching improv comedy in London, playing absurd characters night after night. But his knack for hiding his true self starts long before he ever steps onstage. Alex is hiding a secret — one that only his family and ... Show More
35m 14s
Mar 2022
E109 - Joe Wicks: Find purpose over profit
<p>Joe Wicks is a fitness coach, presenter, influencer and author. He has achieved over 80 millions views of P.E With Joe, sold 4 million books and over 4.3 million Instagram followers. Although Joe grew up in an uncertain and sometimes challenging household, he has turned his tr ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2022
If This Man Can Change, Anyone Can - Armed Robber to Record Breaking Athlete: John McAvoy (Re-release) #262
CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.
Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re scared to aim for, because it feels too far off? My guest on this week’s podcast might just convince y ... Show More
2h 41m
Jan 2020
If This Man Can Turn His Life Around, So Can You with John McAvoy #91
CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.
Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re scared to aim for, because it feels too far off?
My guest on this week’s podcast might just convi ... Show More
2h 44m
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Poppins;">Today's guest is a very special one - Join me in welcoming Joe Woodhouse, one of my good mates and someone I've had the honour of working</span> <span lang= "EN-GB" style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family ... Show More