In this week's Athlete Spotlight, we sit down with international powerlifter, British record holder, and World Champion bench presser — Ellie Steel.

Just a few weeks after this recording, Ellie travelled to Norway for the Equipped Powerlifting Open World Championships, where she took gold for Great Britain in the under 57kg women's bench press. But there's so much more to her journey than the podium.

Ellie is also a mum to her two-year-old son, Blakey, and plays a key role in supporting her husband's business — New Forest Family Butchers — a beloved local brand with locations in West Wellow, Winchester, and Lyndhurst.

We talk about:

• What it takes to train and compete at elite level

• The physical and mental resilience behind lifting heavy

• How motherhood reshaped her approach to recovery and strength

• Breaking stereotypes for women in powerlifting

• Balancing sport, business, and family life

Follow Ellie on Instagram at @elliefrickensteel

Whether you're a seasoned lifter, new to training, or just curious about what's possible when strength meets intention — this one's for you.