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Why'd You Think You Could Do That?Pedalling Beyond Borders: Dr Kate Leeming on Purpose-Driven AdventureWhat drives someone to cycle across Africa, through Siberia, over Australia’s wildest tracks, and into the remote corners of the Himalayas — not for glory, but for change?In this episode, Sam Penny sits down with Dr Kate Leeming, global explorer, educator, and the powerhouse behind Breaking the Cycle. With over 100,000 km of cycling expeditions across every continent, Kate shares how she uses extreme endurance journeys to shine a light on poverty, resilience, education, and environmental justice.Together, they dive into:🚴 Kate’s early spark for exploration and sport 🌍 Her most transformative expeditions —...
2025-11-121h 25
The It Girl Podcast with Britney ShieldsEp 2 – Smize and Dream, Rachel Zegler with Mary Kate LohanOn this week’s episode of The It Girl Podcast, host Britney Shields (@itsbritneyshields) is joined by the endlessly insightful and pop-savvy Mary Kate Lohan (@marykatelohan) — a West Hollywood sweetheart known for her appearances in Annie Biotixx’s “Free Clinic”, Britney’s own “2024 Wrapped”, and as co-host of the culture-meets-music podcast “She’s on The Radio” with Alex Leeming. Together they dive into:👯♀️ The queer craving for twindom📈 The rising momentum of the progressive movement🍦 Tyra Banks’ new side hustle🗳️ And a very serious, very deranged question: What would an Ellen DeGeneres presidency look like? From the abs...
2025-06-3051 min
The Two Boots Word VaultPoetry in a Chelston, Torquay, UK coffeehouse in 2008For a couple weeks in 2008, thanks to the storyteller Martin Shaw, I traveled to the United Kingdom's West Country with a "brigand band of poets and musicians". We appeared at a festival, on the radio, in coffeehouses, schools, in the wilds, and in churches. The entire crew consisted of Robert Bly, Gioia Timpanelli, Thomas R. Smith, Danny Deardorff, Judith-Kate Friedman, Tim Frantzich, Paul Frantzich, and Jay Leeming.
2025-06-1627 min
Ask the GeographerBreaking the CycleJoin us for an exciting podcast with expedition cyclist Dr. Kate Leeming who is embarking on a 10,500 km bicycle journey through the heart of Central Asia. Kate will be travelling for 5 months exploring the geography, history and cultural importance of this region with a particular focus on water resources - a topic that is critical not only to Central Asia but to the world.
2025-03-2821 min
@overlandeurope#9 Central Asia calling with Dr. Kate LeemingDr. Kate Leeming isn’t just an accomplished explorer; she’s also a passionate advocate for sustainability and education.
You might know her from her groundbreaking cycling expeditions across some of the toughest terrains on Earth—think Russia, Antarctica, Africa, and of course, Australia. What sets Kate apart though, is her deep commitment to inspire the next generation. She uses her adventures to shine a light on critical environmental issues and to rally for urgent climate action.
But there’s more. Kate is also deeply invested in improving prospects for female education, especially in some of the p...
2025-01-1655 min
What the Health?!Episode 24- Kate Holden, Annabell Fuller & Dr Emily LeemingChatting to Gabby Allen this week was Kate Holden, consultant trichologist to debunk some myths about haircare. Professional golfer Annabell Fuller discussed turning pro and trying to encourage more women to take up the sport. Also on the show was Dr Emily Leeming, dietitian and author who spoke about her new book 'A Genius Gut' and why she thinks we are overcomplicating gut health.
2024-07-2359 min
The Two Boots Word VaultRobert Bly, Timothy Young, Jay Leeming, Danny Deardorf and Martin Shaw: Poetry Party, Part 2In late August and early September 2008 a number of poets, musicians, and storytellers associated with the Minnesota Men's Conferences and Robert Bly had been invited to the UK to perform over a period of two weeks. This troupe of artistic brigands included Robert Bly, Martin Shaw, Danny Deardorff, Judith-Kate Friedman, Thomas R. Smith, Jay Leeming, Ben Dennis, Timothy Young, the Brothers Frantzich, Tim and Paul, and Gioia Timpanelli. We were guests at the West Country Storytelling Festival, various coffeehouses, radio programs, schools, and other venues. Martin's home in Ashburton, Devon served as our base, and friends, Jonny Bloor, Sarah De...
2024-07-1812 min
The Two Boots Word VaultRobert Bly, Timothy Young, Thomas R. Smith, Jay Leeming at Martin Shaw's home 9-4-08In late August and early September 2008 a number of poets, musicians, and storytellers associated with the Minnesota Men's Conferences and Robert Bly had been invited to the UK to perform over a period of two weeks. This troupe of artistic brigands included Robert Bly, Martin Shaw, Danny Deardorff, Judith-Kate Friedman, Thomas R. Smith, Jay Leeming, Ben Dennis, Timothy Young, the Brothers Frantzich, Tim and Paul, and Gioia Timpanelli. We were guests at the West Country Storytelling Festival, various coffeehouses, radio programs, schools, and other venues. Martin's home in Ashburton, Devon served as our base, and friends, Jonny Bloor, Sarah De...
2024-07-1527 min
Access to Inspiration118. Kate Leeming: From Africa to Australia: Exploring the world by bicycleIn episode 118 Sue Stockdale interviews Australian adventurer Kate Leeming. Kate has cycled almost 100,000km completing major journeys around the world. She became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly point. Sue explores the motivations behind Kate's adventures and the impact she aims to make through her expeditions. The episode also covers topics such as education for sustainable development, the role of women in community development, and the physical and mental benefits of cycling.About Kate LeemingAs an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled almost 100,000km on...
2024-03-0627 min
Breaking TrailThe Spirit of Adventure with expedition cyclist Dr Kate Leeming, OAMDr Kate Lemming, OAM is an expedition cyclist. She cycled more than twice the Earth’s circumference, and completed journeys on all seven continents. Kate has many incredible firsts and feats to her name: She was the first woman to cycle across Russia unsupported, the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly point, the first person to cycle the entire Namibian coastline.She’s cycled around and across Australia and was the first woman to cycle the Canning Stock Route. Kate’s latest challenge, Breaking the...
2023-11-1350 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 941: Cycling Namibia’s Skeleton Coast - Revisited - Kate LeemingOriginally aired August 9th, 2021Imagine the endless desolation and sand dunes of the Sahara Desert abruptly falling into the ocean. That’s Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. It’s a brutally punishing environment with the only water being cruelly limitless and ironically undrinkable as it’s filled with salt. The other challenges include dodging the African lions that walk up and down the shore, hoping to snag a meal via a seal lion, the only place on earth that lions actually hunt by entering the ocean. Kate is back today to tell us about cycling the length of...
2023-06-151h 05
The Cycling Europe PodcastEpisode 072: Greg Yeoman – Cycling Across Russia In 1993In 1993, recently graduated student Greg Yeoman set off with his Australian friend Kate Leeming on a cycling expedition of nearly 13,000km, from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. In a journey that is currently impossible, they pedalled across the entire length of post-Soviet Russia, exploring the landscapes and meeting the people as they went. 30 years later, he looks back on his epic adventure.
2023-05-271h 15
Art of Adventuring: Inside the minds of inspiring explorersCycle Deserts and Antarctica & how to fight through pain - Kate LeemingKate is an Australian explorer and adventurer who has cycled a distance greater than twice the world's circumference. On August 16th, 2010, she made history by becoming the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly points, covering a distance of 22,040 km over ten months in her Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition. Her aim was to draw attention to the development needs and activities of poverty-stricken and war-torn nations.
Kate's latest adventure is the Breaking the Cycle South Pole expedition, which will culminate in the first bicycle crossing of the Antarctic continent...
2023-04-021h 00
Women's Biz Global with Annie GibbinsWomen's Biz Global Podcast Ep 115 - Annie Gibbins in Conversation with Dr Kate LeemingMy guest today is Dr Kate Leeming.
As an explorer/adventurer, Kate has cycled a distance greater than twice the world’s circumference and attained four world first achievements on her major expeditions; through Europe, across Russia, through Australia and across Africa.
Crossing 22,040 km over ten months, Kate’s Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition was not only a physical quest, but an odyssey to highlight the development needs and activities of war-torn and poverty-stricken nations. Cycling through twenty countries, Kate aimed to find out what is being done to give a ‘leg up’ rather than a ‘...
2023-03-0254 min
Singletracks Mountain Bike PodcastKate Leeming on Exploring the Planet by Mountain BikeDr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, including 15,000 miles around the Australian continent in 2004 and 2005 and 22,000km across Africa from Sengal to Somalia. In 2019 she became the first person to cycle 1600km through the sands of the Namibian coast and is working toward the first-ever Antarctic bicycle crossing via the South Pole for her educational outreach organization, Breaking the Cycle.
In May of this year Leeming completed her latest expedition, The Andes, the Altiplano & the Atacama. The 4,400km adventure began just as Covid-19 hit, forcing...
2022-10-031h 16
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 79 with guest Kate LeemingAs an explorer/adventurer, Kate Leeming has cycled a distance greater than twice around the world at the Equator. On August 16th, 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly points; from Pointe des Almadies, Senegal to Cape Hafun, Puntland, Somalia.
Cycling 22,040 km over ten months, Kate’s Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition was not only a physical quest but an odyssey to highlight the development needs and activities of war-torn and poverty-stricken nations.
Cycling through twenty countries, Kate aimed to find out what...
2021-10-2750 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 79 with guest Kate LeemingAs an explorer/adventurer, Kate Leeming has cycled a distance greater than twice around the world at the Equator. On August 16th, 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa’s most westerly to its most easterly points; from Pointe des Almadies, Senegal to Cape Hafun, Puntland, Somalia.Cycling 22,040 km over ten months, Kate’s Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition was not only a physical quest but an odyssey to highlight the development needs and activities of war-torn and poverty-stricken nations.Cycling through twenty countries, Kate aimed to find out what is being done...
2021-10-2750 min
House of Legends: World Myths & LegendsEpisode 67: The Birth of Athena with Jay LeemingOur guest this week is Jay Leeming, a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and National Parks. He is the creator of the Crane Bag Podcast, the author of two books of poetry and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Recordings and more information about his work can be found at www.JayLeeming.com.Story begins at 36mins; use the chapter mark if you want to go straight there.Note: we replaced the audio of the live telling...
2021-09-141h 03
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 754: Cycling Namibia’s Skeleton Coast - Kate LeemingImagine the endless desolation and sand dunes of the Sahara Desert abruptly falling into the ocean. That’s Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. It’s a brutally punishing environment with the only water being cruelly limitless and ironically undrinkable as it’s filled with salt. The other challenges include dodging the African lions that walk up and down the shore, hoping to snag a meal via a seal lion, the only place on earth that lions actually hunt by entering the ocean. Kate is back today to tell us about cycling the length of this incredibly unique place.Enjo...
2021-08-091h 06
Singletracks Mountain Bike PodcastAdventurer Kate Leeming on Planning a Cross-Continent Bike ExpeditionDr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, including 15,000 miles around the Australian continent in 2004 and 2005 and 22,000km across Africa from Senegal to Somalia. In 2019 she became the first person to cycle 1600km through the sands of the Namibian coast and is working toward the first-ever Antarctic bicycle crossing via the South Pole for her educational outreach organization, Breaking the Cycle.
In this episode, we ask Kate:
What is your first memory of going on an adventure?
Were you a good student in school? Did...
2021-06-281h 17
EMBARKTrail Mix 2: Diplomat Bicycle & Blizzard WeeksHello adventurers! Welcome to another shorty Trail Mix where we talk about Kate Leeming (Diamonds in the Sand) surviving the African wildernes and bicycling across the continent, and an oldie about William Jacobs surviving 11 days stranded on a mountain in a heavy blizzard! Music courtesy of Alexander NakaradaThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
2021-04-2615 min
When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcastAmbush! Cyclist Kate Leeming faces rebel gunfire crossing Africa by bike | WIHTF podcastIn this episode of When It Hits The Fan we chat to Kate Leeming. Kate is a record-breaking long-distance cyclist from Melbourne, Australia. In 2010, she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly point to its most easterly point.The expedition, known as Breaking the Cycle, took in 22,000km of the continent's toughest terrain - as well as an ambush from Ninja rebels in Congo-Brazzaville.Follow Kate:https://www.breakingthecycle.educatio...https://twitter.com/leeming_katehttps://www.instagram.com/leeming_kate/...
2021-04-1421 min
Beyond Fitness PodcastEpisode 8: Sam Leeming. Professional rugby, cancer diagnosis, recovery, mindfulness & meditation.In episode 8 we interview Sam Leeming who is a professional rugby player with the Jersey Reds. He is currently recovering from non hodgkin's lymphoma, hopefully soon to be in remission.We discuss Sam's career so far, how he's coped with lockdown and then being diagnosed with cancer. Most pertinent of all we discuss how he's managed to stay positive throughout and even used his struggles to fuel a change of mindset and perspective.Please comment, like, share and subscribe.Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samleeming10/Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2021-04-061h 09
The Risk EquationAdventurer Kate LeemingDr. Kate Leeming is one of the world’s most extraordinary people. She is an explorer, adventurer, educator, filmmaker and esteemed author.
A world renowned expedition cyclist, Kate’s journeys see her riding tens of thousands of kilometres, overcoming unimaginable challenges often in extreme conditions, all for the greater good. Alongside her bicycle expeditions, Kate supports the people and places that she travels through, particularly when it comes to alleviating poverty, protecting the environment and achieving equality. On the education front, she works with UNESCO, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Scouting while she is also a fellow of the Roy...
2021-03-121h 06
Beyond UWABreaking the cycleDr Kate Leeming is more than just an adventurer, and more than just a cyclist – she’s a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice. Kate will discuss how her achievements, physically, mentally and philanthropically, have endowed her with a compelling and inspiring story of what can be achieved with hard work and perseverance.
2020-09-2751 min
FreewheelingKate Leeming, a Modern ExplorerThis week we forgo the usual news and focus an entire episode on Australian adventure bicycle rider Kate Leeming. Leeming was the first person to ride a bike in an unbroken line across Africa, the first person to ride a bike across the entire Namibian coastline...the list goes on. Kate undertakes incredible adventures on her bicycle, a special all-wheel-drive fat bike, all for causes relevant to the countries she is exploring.
2020-07-1459 min
Tough Girl PodcastDr. Kate Leeming - cycling the entire Namibian coastline, a 1621km sand cycling expedition.Kate has cycled a distance greater than twice around the world at the Equator. On August 16th 2010 she became the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly points; from Pointe des Almadies, Senegal to Cape Hafun, Puntland, Somalia. Cycling 22,040 km over ten months, Kate's Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition was not only a physical quest but an odyssey to highlight the development needs and activities of war-torn and poverty-stricken nations. Cycling through twenty countries, Kate aimed to find out what is being done to give a...
2020-03-1241 min
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 480: Biking Across Antarctica Revisited - Dr. Kate LeemingDr. Kate Leeming is an expedition adventure traveler. She has biked a lot--more than twice the distance around the globe! Her travels have taken her through Europe, across Siberia, through Africa, all around Australia, for a nice chilly ride in Greenland, and now she has Antarctica in her sights. Why not ride a bike to the South Pole? Listen in to hear all about what she has learned from her travels and about her ambitious plans for Antarctica. Want more? Try Kate's book, Njinga. To support Kate's Breaking the Cycle South Pole expedition a...
2019-02-141h 07
Edinburgh Skeptics Presents...SotF 2017: Mid Fringe BingeFrom the middle of last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe run we present an amuse bouche of acts from this year's Free Fringe that have a skeptical bent. We scoured the festival to find the best in nerdy material, rationalism, skepticism and other cool stuff and the result is this podcast of three cracking acts. Go and see them if they're on near you! Your MC for this podcast is ex-EdSkeptics chair Ewan Leeming. Charlotte Mykura - Comedy spliced with genetics Kate Oliver - Real Research, Really Unnecessary Kate Smurthwaite - Comedian, skeptic & token a...
2018-07-2336 min
Tough Girl PodcastKate Leeming - Australian Cycle Enthusiast, Educator, and First Women to Cycle Across the 'New' Russia!Kate is an adventurer, explorer, educator and speaker. She's completed challenging expeditions all over the world, from cycling round her home country, Australia. To cycling across Africa and Russia. During this podcast we get to discuss in detail her expeditions, the reasons behind them, what she learnt on the way and how she's applied that learning to her life. Kate also shares top tips and advice for you in completing your own personal challenges. Show notes Kate introduces herself and shares more about her early years growing up in Perth the most remote city in...
2016-03-2256 min