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This Is Powerful With Paul SculforMaking Lemonade with Emma LevyShe was thrown a curveball that made her question the way she was living in the now and planning for the future.
As well as being a motivational speaker, Emma Levy is the host of the award nominated podcast ‘When Life Gives You Lemons’, where she interviews high performing individuals, from across the sporting, cultural and corporate worlds and beyond, who have been through adversity but who have then come back stronger and gone on to achieve amazing things.
Emma Levy’s unique perspective on post traumatic growth developed after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. ...2025-07-1037 min
Perfume Room178. JAKE LEVY & MATT BELANGER ~ How did Stéle Become a Household Name?A lot can happen in a year. Since opening its Williamsburg doors last summer, Stéle has added a second location, dropped 100(!) fragrances in a single day, and moonlights as Nolita's hottest millennial nightclub (stay tuned for pt. 2: the Pacha-to-Stéle Fri night pipeline).Despite the (well-deserved) buzz, founders Jake Levy and Matt Belanger remain steadfast in their commitment to artisanal, small-batch, offbeat scents.So how did they do it? What makes a Stéle scent? What were the roses and thorns on the way to the top? And most importantly, what's next? All ahead in...2025-06-171h 11
When Life Gives You LemonsFrom Challenges to Triumphs: My Journey Through Grief and Healing and Lessons Learned from Inspiring GuestsHost, Emma Levy shares a heartfelt update on her journey over the past year, reflecting on both the triumphs and challenges she has faced. From completing her ambitious sporting challenge ‘40k for 40’ to the emotional toll of losing friends and family, Emma opens up about her experiences with grief, resilience, and the power of mindset.Join Emma as she revisits some of the most inspiring moments from the podcast throughout year, highlighting some incredible guests who have overcome adversity. Hear stories of strength from Olympic athletes, a stunt double who faced life-changing injuries, and individuals who have...2025-06-1015 min
When Life Gives You LemonsTom Daley on Finding Perspective, Gratitude, Grief and High Performance; His journey from Adversity to Olympic Success – A Journey of ResilienceTom Daley is a legendary British diver – winning 5 Olympic medals throughout the course of his career. This was Tom’s first podcast interview since returning to diving and in it he talks about what drove him to return to the sport after a two year break. A few months after we had this chat, Tom went on to win a 5th Olympic medal at the Paris games alongside Noah Williams in the 10m Synchro. Tom has since retired from diving and has just had a documentary released about his life on Discovery+ titled 1.6 Seconds.Listen to hear To...2025-06-0349 min
When Life Gives You LemonsThe power of female collaboration, navigating the modelling industry and turning adversity into empowerment; with Tijana TamboricAs a child Tijana Tamburic moved over from war torn Yugoslavia to London with her family. She was scouted as a model aged 15 and worked in the modelling industry for 10 years before being dropped for 'not being thin enough’. Disillusioned – she set herself a goal of starting something using her skills that were never encouraged in her time as a model and so she co-founded the All-Female Creative Agency - ‘Female Narratives’; for which she was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Tijana is also a TEDx Speaker, and host of podcast - The Slow Down.In this episode...2025-05-2744 min
When Life Gives You LemonsNavigating Being a Victim of Sexual Abuse as a Child; with Mark O'Sullivan - From Darkness to LaughterComedian, writer, actor, and director, Mark O’Sullivan shares his deeply personal journey of being a victim of sexual abuse as a child.Last year Mark made a documentary for Channel 4 documenting his abuse. It wasn’t what you’d expect, and he created a TV comedy about his experiences called ‘My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom’.In this chat Mark opens up about the challenges of confronting his trauma, the impact of therapy, and the importance of finding humour in even the darkest of situations. Mark emphasises the significance of sharing stories to alleviate shame and i...2025-05-2046 min
When Life Gives You LemonsOrdinary People can do Extraordinary Things – rowing the Atlantic ocean and a cancer diagnosis with Felicity AshleyFelicity Ashley is a remarkable individual who has faced incredible challenges and emerged stronger. Felicity shares her extraordinary journey of completing the world's toughest row - a 3,000-mile unsupported journey across the Atlantic Ocean—alongside three other working mothers. Just weeks after this monumental achievement, she was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer, putting her mental and physical resilience to the ultimate test. Join us as we discuss:The motivation behind Felicity's decision to row the Atlantic and the support from her family.The intense training regimen and the physical and mental challenges faced during the...2025-05-1336 min
When Life Gives You LemonsFrom Colombia to the UK; Erika Tamayo's Journey of Resilience and Entrepreneurship and the Inspiring Story of Hermosa ProteinErika Tamayo is the CEO and founder of Hermosa, a revolutionary protein powder brand. Erika was born in Columbia and despite having a difficult start in life, finally found the courage to leave. She travelled to Europe as a single mum to attempt a fresh start. Her journey from Columbia to Spain and then to the UK and how she propelled up the ranks in the working world to finally found her own business is nothing short of inspirational.In this episode, Erika opens up about her tumultuous childhood, growing up in a nomadic family amidst the...2025-05-0650 min
When Life Gives You LemonsManifesting – Ancient Wisdom, Science or both; with Motivational Speaker Natasha GrazianoWorld-renowned motivational speaker and mindset coach, Natasha Graziano tells her story from being a broke, single mum to becoming a best-selling author, motivational speaker and a social media sensation with over 20 million followers.Discover how Natasha overcame significant adversity, including debt, depression, and health challenges, to manifest her dreams and create a multi-million dollar empire. She shares her unique approach to manifesting through her MBS method (Meditational Behavioural Synchronicity) and the power of scripting—a technique that combines ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience.In this episode, you'll learn:The five pillars of manifesting an...2025-04-2940 min
When Life Gives You LemonsTwo Olympic Medals, One Mission: Noah Williams on Mindset, Mental Health, London Marathon training and DivingBritish diver, Noah Williams shares his incredible journey towards Olympic success, from overcoming significant challenges in his diving career, to taking a well-deserved break and exploring new sports, such as training for the London Marathon, which he will run this weekend. He opens up about the impact of his sister's health struggles on his perspective on life, the pressures of competing in an aesthetic sport, and the mental health challenges he has faced along the way.Join us as Noah reflects on his experiences, the importance of resilience, and the lessons learned from both his triumphs a...2025-04-2233 min
Disrupt & InnovateDI 121 Unlocking Operational Excellence with Emma RainvilleIn this conversation, Emma Rainfield, an expert in operational excellence, discusses the importance of foundational frameworks for businesses to achieve growth and scale. She introduces her WAVE framework, which emphasizes the need for a clear vision, focus, values-driven hiring, and execution. Emma shares her experiences working with entrepreneurs and the challenges they face, as well as her journey in starting her own business. The discussion highlights successful transformations in businesses and the strategies needed to scale effectively.Takeaways
Operational excellence is crucial for sustainable business success.
Understanding the difference between growth and scale...2025-04-1522 min
When Life Gives You LemonsFrom Bullying to Brilliance: Fats Timbo's journey of resilience and transforming adversity into empowermentToday, Fats shares her journey of resilience, overcoming bullying, and embracing her identity as a person with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Fats is a content creator, comedian, author, and disability advocate.From her early experiences with bullying to now having achieved incredible milestones, including modelling for Vogue, writing a book titled ‘Main Character Energy’ and amassing over 3 million followers on TikTok, Fats discusses how humour and a positive mindset have helped shape her life. In this chat she reflects on the importance of family support, the challenges of being different, and how she has transformed her p...2025-04-1538 min
When Life Gives You LemonsBallet, Burnout, and Resurgence: Steven McRae's inspiring story of transforming challenges into triumphsWhat does it take to be a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London? In this candid conversation, Steven McRae shares his remarkable journey from a motorsport family in Australia to the prestigious Royal Ballet.In this Season 7 premiere we discuss how although Steven has achieved immense success throughout his dancing career, it has not come without it’s challenges and set backs. We delve into how Steven has overcame significant challenges, including a life-changing Achilles injury, and the lessons he learned about resilience, and mindset. Steven opens up about the pressures of the dance world...2025-04-0850 min
When Life Gives You LemonsSeason 7 coming soon.....Coming April 8th - new episodes with incredible guests telling inspiring stories. Make sure to follow now so you don't miss the first new episode dropping on Tuesday 8th April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0101 min
When Life Gives You LemonsFrom being Harry Potter's stunt double to surviving and the power of acceptance with David HolmesDavid Holmes was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films until his life took a dramatic turn when a freak accident during a stunt rehearsal left him a quadriplegic.Join us in this chat as David shares his incredible journey of resilience, acceptance, and transformation. From his early days in gymnastics to his time on the Harry Potter set, David reflects on the challenges he faced after his injury and how he found purpose in advocating for the disabled community.In this episode, you'll hear about:• David's transition from st...2024-12-3139 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSurviving a motorcycle crash in Columbia but losing a leg, with Luke TarrantAfter experiencing a life-threatening motorcycle crash in Colombia, Luke Tarrant has emerged as a single-leg amputee and a disability advocate. Luke’s story is one of resilience and positivity.Join us as Luke shares his incredible journey—from his adventurous motorcycle travels across the Americas to the harrowing moments following his accident. He discusses the challenges he faced in the hospital, the importance of mindset, and how he has used social media to connect with others and inspire them through his recovery process.In this episode, you'll learn about:Luke's background and love for motor...2024-12-2438 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsImposter syndrome and uncomfortable truths with Anna MathurAnna Mathur is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and podcaster. In today’s episode we dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome, exploring how societal expectations can weigh heavily on our self-worth and career choices.Anna shares her personal journey, including her experiences with trauma and the impact it has had on her life and work. She discusses the importance of challenging the "shoulds" that society imposes on us and how to embrace our authentic selves.They also touch on Anna's latest book, The Uncomfortable Truth, where she addresses ten of our mind's greatest fears, inc...2024-12-1736 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsWhy Dementia is largely preventable, plus further insights into health, wellbeing and longevity with Dr Tommy WoodDr Tommy Wood is a renowned professor of neuroscience and athletic performance consultant invited on the podcast to shares his insights on health, well-being, and longevity.Join Emma and Tommy as they explore:- The difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.- The alarming rise of dementia in aging populations and what can be done to prevent it.- The role of exercise, particularly resistance training, in maintaining brain health.- The importance of mindset and cognitive stimulation in aging.- Nutritional strategies for optimal brain function...2024-12-1056 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsFrom overcoming adversity to creating a movement battling cancer by raising millions with Scott BrittonScott Britton is the co-founder of Battle Cancer, the world's largest functional fitness cancer fundraising organization. In this episode Scott shares his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing in Manchester to a successful career in the police force, and ultimately, to creating a movement that empowers cancer patients through fitness, whilst raising millions of pounds for cancer charities.Join us as Scott discusses:The mission and impact of Battle CancerHis personal experiences with adversity and resilienceThe importance of mindset and community in overcoming challengesHow fitness can be a vital part of post-cancer rehabilitationThe incredible fundraising achievements...2024-12-0337 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsThe power of hope, mindset and positive affirmations following Leukemia diagnosis with Lauren Murrell; co-founder of BySarahLauren Murrell, co-founder of skincare brand BySarah, shares her incredible journey of resilience after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just 23 years old. With the support of her sister Sarah, who became her life-saving stem cell donor, Lauren navigated the challenges of cancer treatment and emerged stronger than ever.Join us as Lauren recounts her experiences in the hospital, the struggles with her skin during recovery, and how her sister's dedication led to the creation of BySarah. Discover the power of hope, the importance of mindset, and the strategies that helped Lauren transform her adversity into...2024-11-2638 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsResilience, recovery and transformation with adaptive CrossFit athlete Ross AustinIn this powerful episode, Emma sits down with Ross Austin, an ex-army commando who faced life-changing injuries during his tour in Afghanistan in 2008. After enduring a traumatic experience that led to the loss of his leg, Ross shares his incredible journey of resilience, recovery, and transformation.From his initial motivation to join the military to the challenges he faced during his rehabilitation, Ross opens up about the physical and mental battles he encountered since his injury. He candidly discusses his struggles with mental health after being medically discharged from the military and how he found solace and...2024-11-1944 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsResilience, determination and mindset with Paralympic cycling medallist Blaine HuntBlaine Hunt is a Team GB C5 Para-cyclist who recently won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In this episode Blaine shares his incredible journey from sustaining a life-altering injury during a routine knee surgery to discovering his passion for para-cycling later in life.Join us as we delve into Blaine's story of resilience, determination, and the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the frustrations of not being selected for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, and how he transformed setbacks into motivation. Blaine emphasises the significance of enjoying the journey...2024-10-1537 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsHow to breathe like an Olympic medallist with Adam BurgessAdam Burgess won a silver medal in the Canoe Slalom at the Paris Olympics. Prior to travelling to Paris for the Games I sat down with Adam and he shared insights into his journey as an athlete, discussing the challenges of selection, the pressures of competition, and the importance of resilience. Adam’s mindset is truly inspiring and hearing how he approached the Olympic Games with such positivity makes you realise he was a winner before he even approached that start line.In this chat he highlights the role of breathwork and yoga in his training regimen, em...2024-10-0839 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsEnjoying the process and not just the outcome with Paralympian Charlotte HenshawFive-time Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw has made an incredible journey from swimming to paracanoeing. In this episode, Charlotte shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, including the amputation of both of her legs at a very young age.Join us as we delve into Charlotte's amazing athletic career, including her swimming silver medal at the London 2012 Paralympics, her transition to canoeing, and her recent triumphs at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Games, where she made history by winning double gold.Charlotte discusses the importance of mindset in sports, the role of sports psychology, and how focusing on the...2024-10-0151 minWhen Life Gives You Lemons‘Look at what my body can do, not how it looks’ – Grace Reid discusses her passion for empowering females in sportGrace Reid is one of Scotland’s and Great Britain’s most decorated divers, having many World, European and Commonwealth medals to her name. In fact she attended the Commonwealth games when she was just 14 years old. I sat down with Grace a few weeks ago as she was preparing for her third Olympic Games in Paris. Grace shared her journey from starting diving at a young age to overcoming challenges at the Tokyo Olympics and how she re-found her love for the sport.In this insightful conversation, Grace discusses the importance of mindset, resilience, and the balanc...2024-09-2431 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsOlympic Swimmer Freya Anderson - 'people still don't understand what OCD is...'Freya Anderson is a British swimmer and Olympic medallist. Freya's journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was anything but smooth, as she faced significant challenges, including a battle with glandular fever that threatened her training and competition schedule.As well as delving into Freya’s experiences as a swimmer at the Olympic Games, a significant part of our discussion focused on Freya's mental health journey, particularly her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She explained the nature of OCD, how it manifests in her life, and the steps she has taken to manage it. Freya's openness about her st...2024-09-1737 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsOvercoming adversity, becoming a Paralympian and finding joy in the process with Zak SkinnerZak Skinner is a a remarkable athlete who represented Team GB in the long jump and 100m at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Zak's journey is one of resilience and determination, shaped by his experiences growing up with a genetic condition that affects his vision, placing him in the T13 classification.In this episode, Zak shares his story, beginning with his diagnosis of ocular albinism, which left him with severely underdeveloped eyesight. Despite these challenges, he has achieved incredible success in athletics, including being a para world bronze medallist and a double European gold medallist. This chat t...2024-09-1036 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsAndrea Spendolini-Sirieix reveals how to have a true champion mindsetAndrea Spendolini-Sirieix is Britain's most successful female diver of all time recently winning a bronze Olympic medal in Paris in the 10m Synchro competition.At just 19 years old, Andrea has already achieved remarkable success as a Commonwealth, European, world and now Olympic medallist. I was lucky to speak to Andrea at The London Aquatic Centre as she was gearing up for her second Olympic Games in Paris.During our conversation, Andrea shared insights into her diving journey, her struggles she has faced with body image and confidence, revealing how she has overcome these challenges through f...2024-09-0330 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsWho am I and what have I learnt???In the final episode of this season, I reflect on the lessons learned and insights gained over the past year since the podcast's inception. Drawing from conversations with inspiring individuals who have overcome adversity, I share some key themes such as gratitude, mindset, goal setting, and human connection.From the importance of embracing vulnerability to the power of reframing negative experiences, I delve into the transformative journey of post-traumatic growth. Join me as I explore the profound impact of gratitude, the significance of setting small achievable goals, and the value of human connection in fostering happiness. Discover h...2024-06-2516 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsGrenfell firefighter to mental health advocate - How Ricky Nuttall found strength in his vulnerabilityRicky is a former firefighter, mental health advocate, motivational speaker and poet. In 2017 Ricky was one of the first responders called to the fire at Grenfell Tower in London which tragically claimed the lives of 72 residents and injured many more. Following the Grenfell tragedy and as a result of the life changing decisions that Ricky made that night, his mental health suffered - leading to PTSD and depression. He now tells his story to give hope by demonstrating that if he could drag himself out of that darkness, others can to. https://www.justrick.co.uk/2024-06-1854 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsHow his mental health issues lead to the inception of Heights with Dan Murray-SerterDan is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Heights, a brain-care supplements company and host of leading business podcast ‘Secret Leaders.’In this episode Dan discusses his experience with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and how he found relief through alternative methods like ayahuasca and focusing on brain care supplements. He emphasised the importance of spirituality and connection in finding happiness and his story highlights the power of vulnerability, honesty and learning from failure.In this conversation we delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship, the impact of life-changing events, and the significance of find...2024-06-111h 00When Life Gives You LemonsChallenges of transitioning from adventurer to a mother with postnatal struggles - Catherine CaponCatherine Capon is a British naturalist and environmentalist. In this episode we discuss her journey through postnatal struggles and the creation of her wellness hub, Wild Up Slow Down. Catherine shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, finding balance as a mother, and redefining her identity. Join us as we delve into the importance of self-care, connecting with nature, and the power of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Tune in to gain insights on navigating the challenges of modern motherhood, finding support, and embracing a more conscious way of living. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on resilience, self-discovery, and the t...2024-06-0449 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsMouth artist Henry Fraser on how to overcome significant adversity and thrive on the other sideWhen Henry Fraser endured a life changing spinal injury, he demonstrated immense courage and rather than give into his injuries – henry has grasped life with both hands achieving things beyond his wildest dreams.At age 17, whilst on holiday with his friends in Portugal – Henry dived into the sea and had a disastrous accident. In that moment his life changed forever and he became a tetraplegic – paralysed fully below his shoulders. Henry Fraser is now a mouth artist, motivational speaker, best-selling author and all-round inspirational guy. On top of those accomplishments, he recently had his life story made...2024-05-2850 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSteph Peltier - The Happiness ActivatorIn this episode Steph Peltier, known as The Happiness Activator shares her journey from heartbreak and depression to finding signs of happiness that changed the trajectory of her life. We discuss the definition of happiness, the importance of mindset, and practical techniques to cultivate happiness in daily life.Steph explains the concept of happiness as a mindset, influenced by how we perceive and respond to life events. She emphasises the significance of human connections, experiencing positive emotions, and practicing gratitude as essential steps to build happiness. The episode also explores the role of meditation in reshaping the brain's structure...2024-05-2150 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsMollie Pearce from The Traitors chats living with a Stoma and a limb differenceMollie Pearce won the nation’s hearts on the BBC One reality show Traitors where she bravely talked about her disabilities which include limb difference and living with a stoma.During the podcast, Mollie shares her journey of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at a young age and eventually undergoing surgery to have a stoma bag. She discusses how the stoma bag significantly improved her quality of life and how she has learned to embrace her disabilities. Mollie also talks about her involvement in a new #GetReadyWithMe TikTok and Instagram campaign with Marie Curie, aiming to raise aw...2024-05-1430 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsBen Branson on his Autism, ADHD and entrepreneurshipDo you know 20% of the population are neurodiverse? That is why Ben Branson has made It his mission to educate the 80%. ‘The Hidden 20%’ – podcast and charity was developed following Ben’s recent diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.Ben is an inventor and entrepreneur, founding Seedlip; the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit.In this episode we discuss the impact that Ben’s neurodiversity has had on his life, the success of his business and how 4 years after inception, Seedlip saw such remarkable growth that he sold a majority stake to the worlds biggest premium spirits company Diagio...2024-05-0754 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsTom Daley - Olympic Diving Champion, 'Made With Love' creator and National TreasureTom Daley is the most successful British diver ever – winning 4 Olympic medals throughout the course of his career – finally winning that elusive gold in Tokyo in 2021. This is Tom’s first podcast interview since returning to diving and in it he talks about what drove him to return to the sport after a two year break.We also discuss how alongside Tom’s huge successes, Tom has navigated numerous adversities throughout his life including the tragic death of his father from cancer when Tom was just 17 years old, facing bullying at school and challenges with his sexua...2024-04-0949 min
Clowning Around PodcastMagic and the Brain with Dr Ben LevyHow do you experience magic? What does it do to your brain? How can you be both a Psychologist and a Magician and how do those worlds come together? We chat this and so much more on this weeks episode of the podcast. Follow Ben: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/drbenlevy About Dr Ben Levy: Ben is a Psychologist specialising in goal achievement. He’s developed a new methodology to make teams more effective. Oh yes, he’s also a professional magician. On this podcast, Ben might talk about his methodo...2024-04-0255 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsVicky Silverthorn – Professional Organiser, Solo Adoptive mum, Author and EntrepreneurVicky is a Professional Organiser – helping people to de-clutter and organise their homes. She is also a solo adoptive mum, passionate about sharing her story of adoption as a single parent. In this episode we discuss how Vicky manages her work-life balance as a single mum alongside running a busy, successful business ‘You need a Vicky’. We discuss loads of other things including how Vicky found the UK adoption process, her recent diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, her amazon bestselling book ‘ Start With Your Sock Drawer’ and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...2024-04-0242 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsTaylor James - Podcast host & mental health advocateWhen Taylor's mum nearly died after a routine back surgery, his world came crashing down around him. He found that talking about how he felt significantly helped his mental health. So he started a podcast in his bedroom. Now, four years later and ‘The Waffle Shop Podcast’ is award winning, chart topping and truly a safe space for others to open up. Have a listen and see if you agree that Taylor James is another fabulous example of someone thriving beyond their adversity. If you enjoy this episode please share it with your friends, please rate and...2024-03-2638 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsLucy Gossage - 14 times Ironman champion, extreme athlete and Consultant OncologistLucy is not only an Oncologist working in a busy NHS hospital, but she is also a super athlete – being a fourteen times Ironman champion. On retirement in 2018 she didn’t hang up her running shoes like most people, but instead continued racing in Ultra, Extreme events. She is also the co-found of charity / community based initiative ‘5k your way, Move Against Cancer’.In this chat we cover a range of topics including how Lucy’s career as an Oncologist has helped to drive her athletic career, what motivates her to embark on extreme challenges (including the most recent...2024-03-1946 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSara Davison - World leading breakup and divorce Coach, Author and PodcasterSara Davison is best known as ‘The Divorce Coach’. She is a multi-award winning Coach, twice best-selling author and podcast host of Heartbreak to Happiness. Sara’s interest and expertise in this area was born out of her own marriage breakdown and the trauma that that life event bought with it. In this episode we talk about how Sara managed the trauma of her own breakup and divorce, how she set up her own coaching business after being inspired by Tony Robbins, coping strategies, how we are all in control of how we r...2024-03-1246 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsMark Ormrod MBE - former Royal Marine, triple amputee, motivational speaker and athleteMark Ormrod MBE is a former Royal Marine, triple amputee, motivational speaker and athlete. Whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2007 he had a devastating injury after he knelt onto an Improvised Explosive Device, which resulted in the loss of both of his legs and his right arm.Mark joins us to tell us his moving story of not only becoming the first triple amputee to survive on the battlefield but also how he has shown remarkable strength physically and emotionally in his recovery to become a multiple Invictus Games medallist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and how he regularly partakes...2024-03-0551 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsDr Stacy Sims - world renowned Physiologist, Nutrition Scientist and ResearcherWOMEN SHOULD NOT DO INTERMITTENT FASTING; says Dr Stacy Sims - a world renowned physiologist, Nutrition scientist and applied researcher. In this episode Stacy discusses how Intermittent Fasting is NOT advisable for women, carbohydrates are NOT bad for women and that often women trying to lose body fat should consume MORE calories.As well as discussing nutrition, we also talk about recommended exercise strategies for women at different life stages when our hormonal levels change – including the importance of lifting heavy weights.Stacy’s research specialises specifically in sex differences in training and nutrition. She is an...2024-02-2751 min
Idol Gossip11. Are these nepo babies naughty or nice? Part 1👶Nepo babies aren’t born equal - so which are more deserving of their fame than others? In part one of this two-part series we discuss Dakota Johnson, Miley Cyrus and Dan Levy PLUS join in on our “nepo baby or not nepo baby” quiz and see if you can beat Emma!2024-02-2634 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSir Trevor Phillips OBE - Broadcaster, Journalist and former politicianSir Trevor Phillips discusses the complexities of mental health, which he feels passionate about following the tragic death of his daughter Sushila in 2021, after a long battle with anorexia.Trevor is currently the presenter of Sky New’s flagship weekend program ‘Sunday Morning’. He is a businessman and journalist winning multiple awards over the years and previously was the twice serving chair of the London Assembly and the founding chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.He was knighted in 2022 for services to equality and human rights. Hosted on Acast. See aca...2024-02-2045 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsJJ Chalmers - TV presenter and former Royal Marine - injured in bomb blast whilst on duty in AfghanistanJJ Chalmers is a television presenter, former Royal Marine and Invictus Games medallist. In 2011 JJ suffered life changing injuries whilst on duty in Afghanistan. Despite the challenges he endures on a daily basis, due to his acquired disabilities, he has defied the odds and is now a successful broadcaster having presented on the Paralympic Games, Olympic Games and even The Coronation of King Charles 3rd. You may also remember him from Strictly Come Dancing where he unbelievably reached the quarter finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1350 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSharmeen Obaid Chinoy - Double Oscar award winning film director, Journalist and Director of the new Star Wars movieSharmeen is a double Oscar award winning film director and journalist. She is also the the only female director to have been awarded two Academy Awards by the age of 37 and the first Pakistani to win an Oscar.Sharmeen has now been appointed as the Director of the new Star Wars film – making her the first female and person of colour to be given that role.As a film maker, she is not only acclaimed for her work in documentaries, which often centre on human rights and gender equality, but she has directed 2 episodes of the...2024-02-0640 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsBattle Cancer mini-series 3 - Teenager Rob living with inoperable brain tumour, James (Program coach) and Mel Spooner (MD of CAWS)This is the 3rd and final instalment of this special Battle Cancer mini-series where for 3 episodes, you have heard from some incredible people involved in BC, including some inspirational cancer survivors who have benefited from the work that BC do.Today you are going to hear 3 different stories – first off is the incredible 19 year old Rob, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour, We then chat to program coach James (26 mins) and the episode ends with speaking to Mel Spooner (42 mins) who is the MD of CAWS (which is an online fitness education company). This chat wit...2023-12-191h 08When Life Gives You LemonsBattle Cancer mini-series 2 - cancer survivor Holly with coach Sam & Pete Williams (co-founder of BC)In this 2nd instalment of the special Battle Cancer mini-series you will hear from the amazing BC program coach Sam alongside his client Holly who he has been training on one of the BC programs following her breast cancer diagnosis. It is a real moving listen where you can hear Sam’s motivation and drive that comes from the losses his family has endured due to cancer and how he is channelling that into a positive to be able to assist Holly and others to regain the confidence in their bodies and emerge stronger physically and emotionally after their can...2023-12-1241 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsBattle Cancer mini -series 1 - cancer survivors Matt & Simon and BC Program Co-ordinator AbbyThis is a special Battle Cancer mini-series where for the next 3 episodes, you will hear from some incredible people involved in Battle Cancer including some inspirational cancer survivors who have benefited from the work that Battle Cancer do. As a cancer survivor myself this is a topic that means a lot to me. Following my own cancer journey, exercise and movement saved me both physically and emotionally. So it was a honour to speak to these guys with amazing stories of survival and I hope you take as much inspiration out of it as I have....2023-12-0544 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSarah de Lagarde - double amputee, chief communications officer, author and motherSarah de Lagarde's life changed in September 2022 when she had an accident at a tube station where she fell through the gap and and was hit by two tube trains. This resulted in the loss of her right arm and leg. Despite this, Sarah’s mindset remains positive and her message is one of optimism and strength. She is committed to inspiring others and raising awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion.In this chat Sarah tells us her remarkable story of survival when she was ran over by not one but two tube trains. Hearing how she was ab...2023-11-2143 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsOritse Williams - Musician, member of boyband JLS, Young Carers advocate and MS Trust AmbassadorOritse Williams is a musician and the creator and founding member of JLS – one of the biggest boybands of recent times. After becoming the runners up on 2008’s X Factor, JLS went on to become a multi-platinum award winning band selling over 6 million records worldwide, winning 5 brit awards and 2 MOBO awards. Oritse is also well known for his charitable work and has recently been made a celebratory ambassador of The Multiple Sclerosis Trust. He is particularly passionate about advocating for young carers, having been a carer for his mum, who was diagnosed with MS, from a very yo...2023-11-1452 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsMartine Wright MBE - survivor of 7/7 London terrorist bombings, Paralympian & Motivational SpeakerOn 7th July 2005 Martine Wright found herself on the circle line tube travelling to Aldgate station. That morning she was late to work and so sat in a different carriage to normal – as she sat and read the paper, she was unaware she was sitting just 3 feet away from a suicide bomber. Martine was one of the worst injured survivors following the 7/7 terrorist attack in London. She lost both her legs, 80 % of her blood and waited 1 ½ hours to be extrapolated from the chaos by the rescue workers that day. With life changing injuries, some individuals may have given up. Not Mart...2023-11-0739 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsSam Jalloh - Pro Tennis coach, Tedx speaker, BBC Inspirations Award winner and AuthorSam Jalloh has a remarkable story - He grew up in war torn Sierra Leone, where he faced unimaginable adversities and sorrow as a young child. He survived the brutal civil war and despite what he had been through he managed to find a path forward through his love for tennis. Regardless of the fact that he learnt to play barefoot and initially with only his hands and then a tennis racquet made from plywood, he was able to make the Sierra Leone National Team and tennis eventually saved his life.Sam is now a professional tennis coach, Te...2023-10-2448 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsMichael Gunning - LGBTQ+ campaigner and ex international swimmerMichael is an international swimmer having represented team GB and Jamaica in his career. Michael is not only known for his skills in the water – but he is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion in sport. Since retiring from swimming last year he has been busy trying to change the world through his LGBTQ+ campaigning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1736 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsWill Perry - Team GB swimmer, Paralympian and TEDx speakerWill is a British swimmer who represented Team GB at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2021. Will was born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and following his return from Tokyo he started to speak up about the verbal abuse he often received due to his condition. He was fed up with the bullying behaviours which he is often subjected to and he put a call out on social media asking for change.Since then, he continues to swim train with the aim of being selected for the Paris 2024 Paralympic games, but he has also now met with p...2023-10-1046 min
The InnerFight Podcast#844: Cancer with Emma LevyIn episode 844 of the InnerFight Podcast we talk to Emma Levy, host of the "When Life Gives You Lemons" podcast and cancer survivor. We talk all things from taking care of elite divers to the power of determination and manifesting success, we dive into the fine line between confidence and arrogance and explore the origins of Emmas unyielding drive.
Key Highlights:
A career path sports physiotherapy.
Cancer diagnosis, treatment, self-discovery, and exercise.
Appreciating nature and podcasts.
Lifes journey, inspiration, and living life to the fullest.
2023-10-0649 minWhen Life Gives You LemonsDr Sian Williams - Broadcaster, Counselling Psychologist and breast cancer thriverAs a broadcaster and counselling psychologist, Sian holds a unique perspective on trauma. Initially, as a broadcaster Sian was an eyewitness to some horrific events, which drove her to train as a trauma assessor, she then experienced significant adversity herself when she went through her own breast cancer, and she has since qualified to be a psychologist specialising in post-traumatic growth. Sian joined me to chat all things trauma related, including how to deal emotionally with a diagnosis, such as cancer, how she reacted when faced with adversity, the human capacity for growth and strategies such as jo...2023-10-0351 min
An Unimaginable LifeEmma’s Medium Reading with ChristyIn this episode, Christy brings in Emma's father and 4 spirit guides. It's fascinating to hear the detailed information they give her regarding her business and her soul's purpose. It's all about letting go of rule following and becoming a peaceful rebel. Emma's father gives her an acronym "ACTION" that stands for Align, Connection, Thanks, Inspiration, Outcome (let go of), and Non-conforming. When you see how this relates to Emma, you'll understand just how aware and present our nonphysical loved ones are.
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Life's AccessoriesWhen Accessories Get Lost, and Life Doesn't Go According to Plan: Psychotherapist and Author Emma Nadler On today's episode of Life's Accessories, Rachel and Stephanie welcome Emma Nadler, a psychotherapist, author, and speaker. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden is a funny and hopeful memoir about learning to adapt when life doesn't go to plan. Emma shares a special pair of earrings from her dear friend Kate. Emma shares the triumphs and challenges of caregiving, and how through her work, she explores creative approaches to what can sometimes seem like challenges that can't be solved. Emma is an incredible human, with unmatched perspective. PLEASE NOTE: Listening to this podcast in no...2023-09-2730 min
Sleep Apnea Stories111 - Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira - Women with OSA and Central Sleep Apnea Causes & Treatment OptionsEmma is joined by Dr. Ana Luisa Vieira, a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician practicing at Hospital de Braga in Portugal.
In this episode:
* Dr. Vieira explains gender differences and unique aspects of obstructive sleep apnea in women.
* She covers prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, health consequences, and treatment.
* Sleep apnea medical care in Portugal.
* Central sleep apnea - the difference in classification from ICSD and ERJ TF from 2017, different types of CSA and respective treatments.
* Dr. Vieira explains central sleep apnea related to heart failure...2023-08-161h 01
When Life Gives You Lemons10. Emma Levy – Host of When Gives You LemonsThis episode is just me telling my story. Who I am, what I have been through throughout the past few years following my breast cancer diagnosis and also what I’ve learnt from my guests since starting the podcast.I conclude the final episode of the season by answering some questions which previous guests have asked me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2533 min
When Life Gives You Lemons9. Erin Kennedy MBE - Rowing Paralympic gold champion, World champion, European champion and Breast Cancer thriverErin Kennedy MBE is the Coxswain with the GB rowing team currently steering the Mix 4 of the Paralympic rowing squad. Erin is the Paralympic gold champion, two time world champion, three time European champion and world cup winner and she is the first Cox to ever hold these 4 titles at any one time.What is remarkable about this list is that Erin achieved some of these victories with breast cancer. In May 2022 Erin was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Four days after her cancer diagnosis she won a gold medal at the World Cup and then a fe...2023-07-1847 min
When Life Gives You Lemons8. Marcus Smith - extreme athlete, motivational speaker, coach and entrepreneurIn 2018 Marcus faced a near death experience when he was hit by a truck whilst out on his bike. This traumatic experience allowed Marcus to gain a new perspective on life and 9 months following that incident, he completed an epic challenge of completing 30 marathons in 30 days.He now shares his passion for life and his positive mindset with others through coaching, motivational speaking and podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1158 min
When Life Gives You Lemons7. Ellie Simmonds OBE – multiple Paralympic gold medallist, British swimmer and documentary makerEllie Simmonds OBE is a former Paralympic British swimmer. In 2008, at the young age of only 13, she won 2 gold medals at the Beijing Paralympic Games.Four years later, in her home games in London she won another 2 gold medals and set a world record time. She wasn’t finished though…because then in 2016 at the Rio Paralympic games she won another gold medal, setting her second world record in the pool.Not only is Ellie a swimming legend but since retiring from sport last year, she has forged a successful career in the media, making documentaries, broadcasting on major sporting event...2023-07-0441 min
When Life Gives You Lemons6. Katie Taylor – Founder & CEO of The Latte Lounge and menopause campaigner*LIVE* recording from The Mind, Body, Spirit Festival, LondonKatie Taylor is the founder and CEO of The Latte Lounge, an online platform for women over 40, which exists to help women in midlife thrive at home and in the workplace. Katie founded The Latte lounge in 2016 after suffering for 4 years with misdiagnosed symptoms of perimenopause. Her community now supports more than 50,000 women with evidence-based information about women’s health.In this chat, Katie tells us her story of her misdiagnosis of the peri-menopause and how that lead her to create The Latte Lounge. Hosted on Acast. See acas...2023-06-1328 min
When Life Gives You Lemons5. Becky Downie - British Gymnast, Olympian and European championBecky Downie is a British Gymnast who has been instrumental in the change and development within the culture of the sport. Her story is one of sheer grit and resilience despite significant trauma, tragedy and challenges.Becky is a double Olympian, multiple World, European and Commonwealth medallist. Her long and illustrious gymnastics career has had many highs and lows and she has most recently peeked with an amazingly successful European championships just this year - where she won a gold medal in the Team event and an individual silver medal on Bars. As you will hear - thi...2023-06-0636 min
When Life Gives You Lemons4. Eddy Clarkson - Leukemia survivor, Ironman and ultra athleteAs a young, fit 20 year old, Eddie was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and suddenly found himself questioning his own mortality. Eddie has said that by the time he was cancer free, he was mentally and physically broken. Once reaching remission, Eddy started writing a blog ‘Chemo2Cardio’ documenting his return to fitness.He has since ran multiple marathons, ultra marathons and ironman triathlons, raising thousands of pounds for charity along the way.I’m this chat I talk to Eddy about his journey over the past 8 years and where he found his drive and determination to embark on thes...2023-05-3040 min
When Life Gives You Lemons3. Eve Muirhead (OBE) - Olympic gold medallist Curler & winter sports legendEve is one of Great Britain’s most successful Winter Olympians, having represented the British Woman’s curling team at 4 Olympic Games. In Beijing 2022, she achieved the ultimate goal, captaining the team to Olympic gold, despite several challenges in the lead up to the games. Later that year, she was voted 3rd by the public in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, the first winter sports person to finish in the top 3 in almost forty years. Eve has now retired from Curling and is busying herself by commentating for Eurosport, running marathons, and doing fitness challenges....2023-05-2344 min
When Life Gives You Lemons2. Dr Philippa Kaye - GP, best-selling author, journalist and bowel cancer survivor.Dr Philippa has a particular interest in children's, women's and sexual health, having written multiple books on these topics including ‘; an owners guide’, 'The ‘M’ Word – everything you need to know about the Menopause', and ‘Doctors Get Cancer Too’. This is her honest memoir where she shares her journey of being diagnosed with bowel cancer revealing how it actually feels to be sat on the other side of the desk and to be the cancer patient rather than to take on her normal role as doctor. Philippa is often seen on ITV’s This Morning, and various other TV and radio...2023-05-1650 min
When Life Gives You Lemons1. Matty Lee - Olympic champion & Team GB diverMatty is a team GB diver and Olympic champion, winning an Olympic gold medal alongside Tom Daly in the 10m Synchro in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In this chat, we speak about the mindset that it takes to become the best in the world and how life hasn’t always been easy for him.Since becoming Olympic champion, opportunities have opened up for Matty and he was in the 2021 series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here –where he finished in 5th place, along the way winning the hearts of the nation with his ki...2023-05-0946 min
When Life Gives You Lemons12. Ruth Posner BEM - Holocaust survivor, actress & dancerRuth has a fascinating story of survival from the holocaust.Her story is a sequence of extraordinary co-incidences and luck which saw her eventually fleeing Germany and being sent to England after the war aged 16. She arrived in England totally alone, speaking no English and with the knowledge that all of her immediate family had perished at the hands of the ’s. Unbelievabely and despite experiencing unimaginable trauma, Ruth somehow found the strength and determination to forge a new life in England. She went on to have an extremely successful career as a dancer and actor a...2023-04-1856 min
When Life Gives You Lemons11. Brooke Kinsella MBE - Knife crime campaigner, founder of The Ben Kinsella Trust & actor turned agentAlthough you may recognise Brookes name from her days as an actress, she is more recently well known and respected for her work campaigning against knife crime following the brutal murder of her brother Ben when he was stabbed in an unprovoked attack on the streets of London in 2008 aged just 16. Ben had just been out with some friends celebrating the end of his GCSE’s and he never got the chance to go home. Brooke has now been awarded an MBE for her work to prevent knife crime and has set up a charity The Ben Kinse...2023-04-1138 min
When Life Gives You Lemons10. Alice Olins - founder of The Step Up Club, Author & JournalistIn this episode we discussed how the loss of Alice's first-born son who was stillborn at 40 weeks continues to influence her life and the person she is today.Alice is an entrepreneur, coach, media expert, journalist, author, public speaker and a mother of three. After the publication of her first book, she founded The Step Up Club, which helps women to thrive in their careers. Highlights of our conversation include an in-depth discussion surrounding self-development, resilience and how to build it, and how to deal with our inner-critic.Books mentioned are:The Chimp Paradox...2023-04-0449 min
When Life Gives You Lemons9. Charlie Raposo - GB alpine ski racer & Vandeer Red Bull athleteCharlie is a professional Ski racer, competing in giant slalom. He is sponsored by Van Deer Red Bull and has been on the Team GB ski team for the previous 14 years. In this chat we discuss how losing his father to lung cancer as a young boy impacted his career as a ski racer, how that childhood trauma has affected him with his relationships today, and his exciting but turbulent life as a professional British Skier. Charlie is an absolute champion with an amazing work ethic and zest for life and joined us for this chat whilst...2023-03-2834 min
When Life Gives You Lemons8. Carly Moosah - Breast Cancer survivor, campaigner and advocateCarly has always been a breast cancer advocate, having lost her mum and grandmother to the disease. Then in her mid thirties, she received her own diagnosis, when she found a lump under her arm whilst accompanying her sister to chemotherapy. Since then, she has shared her breast cancer journey on social media from diagnosis, throughout her treatment and into her remission and she continues to share hope and positivity today.Following her cancer diagnosis, like is similar to a lot of us, her perspective of life changed and she has recently re-trained to be a wellness coach...2023-03-2145 min
When Life Gives You Lemons7. Nick Conn - ex cocaine addict turned CEO of addiction advisory serviceNick has a remarkably unique story. In his early twenties, he was a police officer, who became addicted to cocaine and ended up homeless in Berlin and on the run from the Albanian Mafia. Unbelievably, Nick managed to turn his life around and has been clean for 14 years. He is now the founder and CEO of the UK's largest addiction advisory service Help4Addiction, and I’m thrilled he’s here today to talk to us.https://www.help4addiction.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1445 min
When Life Gives You Lemons6. Claire Danson - Team GB Handcyclist following Spinal Cord InjuryIn June 2019 Claire Danson was a successful triathlete, winning 1st place in her age group at the European triathlon championships.2 months later, her life changed forever, when whilst out on a training bike ride, she was involved in a horrific collision with a tractor. She was left with multiple significant injuries, but most notably of her spinal cord which left her paralysed with no movement or sensation below her belly button.Unable to speak from her hospital bed but as soon as she was able to communicate via touch pad, Claire spelt out the word ‘Para athlete’.In the...2023-03-0732 min
When Life Gives You Lemons5. Louisa Clein - Actor & daughter of a Holocaust survivorIn this conversation we speak about the fascinating topic of inherited trauma. Louisa shares some fascinating insights about her family's history and recounts how being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor has impacted her as she's grown into the successful actress and mother that she is today.Louisa made her television debut in 2001 in the popular program, judge John Deed. Over the subsequent years, she's graced our television screens in a number of well known shows, including Casualty, Holby City, Doctors, and Midsummer. In 2018, she accepted the role of the controversial character of Maya in Emmerdale, which...2023-02-2836 min
When Life Gives You Lemons4. Will Bayley MBE - Paralympic Gold medallist, double world champion, Strictly Come Dancing star, childhood cancer survivorNot only is Will a Paralympic Table Tennis Gold medallist and double world champion but in this chat he speaks so eloquently about his journey of growing up with a physical disability, then being diagnosed with blood cancer at age 7, and how his experience of that traumatic time still drives him today.Will told us how he sees himself as a 'fighter and a winner' and how he now has his sights set on winning more medals in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.Listen to this episode and be inspired. Hosted on Acast. See...2023-02-2145 min
When Life Gives You Lemons3. Daniel Geey - Author, renowned sports lawyer, podcaster and deep thinkerToday I'm welcoming Daniel Geey to the podcast. Daniel is one of the UK's most highly respected sports lawyers who has worked on a number of high profile deals over the years. As well as this, he’s a published author and podcaster.Some highlights in this conversation are discussion around; being shaped by occurrences in your youth, the requirement for self reflection, the need to practice resilience (we are not all born with it), hard choices are not easy but they are worth it and the importance of enjoying the process rather than only focusing on th...2023-02-1442 min
When Life Gives You Lemons2. Vicki Anstey - World Record holder, ’SAS Who Dares Wins’ finalist, AdventurerNot only was Vicki one of the first females to reach the final round of Chanel 4's TV show 'SAS, Who Dares Wins', she then went on to row the Pacific Ocean in record breaking time, is an Arctic ultra marathon runner and basically an all round motivational woman. Hers is a story of courage and conquering fears and in this chat we discuss how Vicki found the bravery to make significant life changes, how her resilience has grown following significant life challenges, how she has found strength in vulnerability and how she now sees fear as...2023-02-081h 05
When Life Gives You Lemons1. David Smith MBE - Paralympic gold medallist despite life changing challengesIn 2010, David was diagnosed with a rare tumor growing into his spinal cord in his neck. Following removal of the tumor, he built himself back from scratch, literally teaching himself how to walk again. Remarkably less than two years later, he won a gold medal in the London 2012 Paralympicsin the mixed Cox four. He then switched sports and joined the British paracycling team with aspirations to go to the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Sadly, henever made it there because a few months prior to competition, he was told that his tumor had returned. Now, six years on from that, and he...2023-02-0155 min
When Life Gives You LemonsWelcome to When Life Gives You LemonsJust before episode 1, this is an introduction about the who and the why of this podcast. Host Emma Levy introduces us to how the show came to be and how her own brush with adversity has inspired her to look deeper into how, when people are faced with such adversity, they are able to come back stronger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0102 min
When Life Gives You LemonsCOMING 1st of February 2023Hello! I am so excited to announce the launch of my new podcast ‘ When Life Gives you Lemons’ Having worked with elite athletes for most of my career, it’s always intrigued me that a significant number of high performing individuals have encountered some form of adversity earlier in their lifetime. My fascination into this grew when I had my own brush with adversity when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2020, in the midst of the global pandemic, at the age of only36.I underwent a double mastectomy with reconstruction, 3 gruelling months of che...2023-01-3000 min
FanfareAn Imaginary Dinner Party for Katharine Hepburn with FIlm Development Exec Katharine FishIf your tastes run to Great Kates, you’ll want to listen in on this fictive feast. Katharine Hepburn, icon of the Fashion, Feminist, and Film varieties, has been summoned by Katharine Fish, Development Executive at Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s production company, HiddenLight, to help us understand how a strong-minded, highly-schooled, in-charge sort of woman––a wearer of pantsuits!–born in 1907 managed to go from “box office poison” in the late ‘30s to Hollywood gold until her death in 2003. Alongside our theories, we’ll be serving up American Sportswear at its best, lovingly dissected classic movies, Hollywood gossip, and waffles, as we...2022-10-2845 min
Victorian LegaciesEpisode 30 - Alora Hayward - Victorian Representations of Gender, Class and SexualityIn this episode I'm joined by Alora Hayward, who researches into Victorian literary works such as Christina Rossetti, George Gissing, Amy Levy and Charlotte Bronte. We talk about academic study in the pandemic and how this has helped us to reevaluate things, and also how nineteenth century attitudes towards gender, class and sexuality can be reflected today.About my guest: Alora Hayward graduated from The University of Winnipeg with her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in June 2021 and is a current MA student at Queen’s University finishing up her degree. She will be graduating in the la...2022-06-2543 min
Mitch UnfilteredHilinski's Hope Carries On & Bentley Baseball Founding FatherRUNDOWN
To kick things off, Mitch tests Hotshot with a Stump the Band golf question before diving into the deep waters of the listener mailbag. Then, the guys reluctantly chat about the slumping Mariners and their slim chances of salvaging the 2022 season. A four pack of guests are Victoria Emma, Mark Hilinski, Bob DeFelice, and Bob Harig. The featured “Other Stuff” stories include AirPod issues, shady gambling on a tennis qualifying match, and a notorious Bel Air house for sale.
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Victoria Emma | US pro tennis player
Mark Hilinski | Hilinski's Hope
Bob DeFelice | Bentley University...2022-05-2300 min
Mint Podcast by Adam LevyCC0 Licensing: What is it and Why it MattersMint Season 5 episode 4 welcomes Emma-Jane Mackinnon-Lee, Founder of DIGITALAX, a web3 fashion company, and founder of The Copyright Cartel, a dedicated Web3 Creative Commons DAO.We deep dive into the CC0 license: what it is, how it works, and the bull case for dedicating rights to the public domain.In this episode, we discuss: 00:10 - Intro 01:36 - What is CC0 DAO?03:03 - Getting Started in Web305:58 - Emma-Jane's Upbringing13:48 - Biggest Takeaways Working on Wall Street19:34 - Motivation Behind Starting CC024:11 - Examples of CC0 Li...2022-05-1249 minVictorian LegaciesEpisode 22 - Michelle Reynolds - The New Woman in fin de siècle illustrationIn this episode I'm joined by Michelle Reynolds, who researches into representations of the New Woman in fin de siècle illustration. We discuss how the New Woman was featured in art, specifically in illustration. We observe how fairy tales writers like Evelyn Sharp used these to push forward ideas about feminism, reflecting what was in New Woman fiction but aiming these ideas at children. We consider how such tales explored gender identity and dress, coinciding with how the New Woman's dress was seen as a threat to society (alongside demasculinised men and the dandy figure)About my g...2022-04-0229 min
Perfume Room32. The Future is Fragrance (w/ Fragrance Foundation President Linda Levy)The President of The Fragrance Foundation, Linda Levy, is in the Perfume Room today! A beauty industry veteran and champion of change, Linda makes my list of top 10 fave people ever — and I’m in good company to feel this way; Frederic Malle has described Linda as the Lady…as in Portrait of a Lady. Yes, that one. We discuss all things Fragrance Foundation — who gets to be a member, its mission, what’s changing, the coveted awards, and so much more. Linda doesn’t shy away from her feelings on outdated industry practices and her vision for a more inclusi...2022-01-111h 04
Freelancing for JournalistsMoral choicesIn this episode, we speak to two freelance journalists, Miranda Levy and Alice Draper about the moral choices you can be confronted with as a freelance journalist. We discuss how to set boundaries and how to avoid conflicts of interest. The GuestsMiranda LevyWebsite: https://mirandalevy.co.uk/Twitter: @mirandalevycopy Instagram: @mirandalevyinstaAlice DraperWebsite: https://www.alicedraper.com/Twitter: @alicemdraper Instagram: @alicedraperResources and recommendationsVice photo scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocide2021-12-2240 min
Everyday Wine with Kris LevyEp 14: Creating Connection, Building Teams, and Off-site Virtual Food and Wine Events in the Hybrid Environment with Jonathan Como of OffsyteJonathan is the co-founder and CTO at Offsyte, a marketplace for planning amazing team events. He started Offsyte with his co-founder, Emma, right after the pandemic started last year. They were on a mission to make it as easy as possible to connect with your team. Since launching, they've helped teams book 1,000s of events towards that mission. Jonathan has lived in San Francisco for the past 7-8 years (with many, many trips to wine country) and currently lives with his partner Rachel and adorable dog Lola. In this episode, Jonathan shares with us about h...2021-11-1729 min
Dive StoriesAndy & Emma Casagrande - Shining a Spotlight on SharksAn action-packed discussion with award-winning shark photographers and conservationists, Andy and Emma Casagrande. This dynamic duo shares all about their shark diving adventures around the world, what it means to be on Shark Week, and their thoughts on the importance of protecting and respecting sharks. To learn more about Andy and Emma’s work, you can follow them on social media @abc4explore and @emma_casagrande. For a chance to be featured on Dive Stories visit padi.com/podcast. PADI - Seek Adventure. Save the Ocean.2021-10-1536 min
The Other AnimalsCrocodile skins and kangaroo shoes: Animals and the Fashion IndustryWhile the animal rights movement tends to focus on animal exploitation for food, the garment and fashion industries impose a misery of their own. Emma Håkansson, founder of Collective Fashion Justice and successful model, discusses this overlooked problem and what can be done about it. Also veterinarian Dr. Tom Pickard looks at vaccinations for our pets.
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Making A Living ShowEmma O’Neill: Making a living as a Voice ActorEmma O'Neill: Emma O’Neill is a voice actor based in Toronto. She starred in her first commercial at the age of two and continued to hone her craft on stage before making the full time switch to VO. Since then , she’s worked all over the world voicing some of the biggest brands on the planet, and she’s done it all from the comfort of her own home. For more visit www.emmaoneillvo.com.
Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a livi...2020-11-0950 min
The Bob Levy Show on the Radio Misfits Podcast NetworkThe Mr. Nailsin Show – 03/11/17EP77: Doug, Lefty & Red watch vidoes of Dr. Ben Carson and President Obama discussing lavery and immigration. Then Doug chats with actress and comedian Emma Bryant about prank videos and her future projects with ERA Film Studios. Night Knight continues with The A.S.S., & finally Doug, Lefty & Red watch more vidoes of Congressman Jason Chaffetz and President Obama talking about healthcare.
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Destination Melbourne PodcastEpisode 1: Emma Levy, ACMIIn episode one of the Destination Melbourne podcast, host Dylan Stewart speaks with Emma Levy, Head of Marketing at ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Emma talks about partnership marketing, the challenges of spreading ACMI's marketing dollars to attract both tourists and local Melburnians, and the implications of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.2016-08-2422 min
Hit the Mark!Ep. 74: HtM at The 15th Annual Del Close Marathon (Ft. Bobby Moynihan, John Gemberling, Murf Meyer, and many more)Every year since 1999 UCB has hosted a marathon of improv. This episode takes you into the 3 day orgy of comedy. Lots of crazy yelling and much more absurd drunken bits. FEATURING (in order of appearance):Murf Meyer,
Kim Brown,Bardia Salami, Brentt Harshman, Aaron Jackson, Hal Phillips, Jesse Lee, Lou Gonzalez, Chrissie Gruebel,Megan Venzin,Natasha Vaynblat, Brennan Mulligan, Allie Kokesh, Nick Assunto, Justin Grace, Dan Black, Langan Kingsley, Ryan Williams, Katey Healy-Wurzberg, John Gemberling,
Diana Kolsky, Taylor Moore, Rudy Behrens, Lisa Herring, Sean Casey, Rita Chin, Johnna Scrabis, Georgia Clark, Betsy Kenney, Juan Nicolon, Bobby Moynihan, Kim Parker, Brandon...2013-07-041h 37