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I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Finding Me Beyond Illness: Dr Shanali PereraDr Shanali Perera studied medicine, and whilst specialising in rheumatology, she developed vasculitis, a rare autoimmune condition. Losing herself to illness, she struggled with image and identity.. until she found art. Expressing herself through art transformed her life..Follow Dr Shanali Perera:Buy Finding Me Beyond Illness Instagram Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok + X Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + X + WebsiteWatch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www...
2025-08-131h 39I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Hold onto Hope: Paddy RafterFrom an early age, Paddy Rafter lived a life of addiction and trauma. A musician, singer, painter, former college lecturer and racehorse trainer, Paddy has now brought his knowledge and experience in a book called ‘The 48 Acts, Live your life a better, deeper way’.Taken to dark places, feeling alone, hopeless and misunderstood, Paddy has found a way out of the hell that was his everyday life, discovering a new way of life and discovering true peace and happiness.Follow Paddy Rafter on: Instagram + Facebook + YouTub...
2025-07-161h 14I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Memoirs of a Suburban Troublemaker: Ellen R.B. SmithEllen R. B. Smith’s story is one of facing isolation, rejection and seeking attention with acts of rebellion – shoplifting, drinking, fighting during the struggles of adolescence, Ellen was yearning for belonging, identity, and independence. We all have a power within waiting to be unleashed.Buy Ellen’s book: Memoirs of a Suburban Troublemaker Follow Ellen on:Facebook + Instagram + LinkedInFollow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok + X Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook +...
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On the tip of my tongue - talking about AphasiaResilience and Recovery: Talia Lazarus' Inspiring JourneySend us a textIn this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons welcome Talia Lazarus, a presenter, broadcaster, and host of the mental health podcast, 'I Got Back Up.' Talia shares her harrowing story of a devastating electric scooter accident in 2021, which resulted in serious leg injuries and an 18-month rehabilitation journey. She discusses her physical and mental recovery, overcoming multiple surgeries, and even achieving the incredible feat of running a half marathon only 10 months post-surgery. The conversation delves into the power of mindset, the significance of...
2025-03-1939 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Living with No Limitations: Dennis GerkesMissing his radius in both arms, Dennis Gerkes was born with a rare disability. Through bullying growing up to online abuse today, Dennis shares football content, continues to achieve his dreams, and lives with no limitations. Not allowing to let the bullying, negativity, and haters get in his way.No more ‘I hope’ or ‘I wish’—it’s ‘I will.’ I will show up. I will push through. I will achieve my dreams. You’re not just hoping for amazing things; you’re making them happen.Because if you want something in life. Go for it.
2025-03-0528 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Be about it: Jake PeacockJake Peacock is a Muay Thai fighter. In the womb, his amniotic band was wrapped around his forearm, which stopped his right arm from growing and leaving it in need of amputation.Reaching the global stage of ONE Championship he’s never allowed his circumstances to deter him.You’re stronger than you think, and the only way is through. So don’t just think about it – be about it. Because that will change your story. Follow Jake Peacock on: InstagramFollow Talia Lazarus on:Instagra...
2025-02-1226 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...I don't want to burden anyone: Tim ChaseTim Chase is the CEO and Founder of Striver, the world’s first abuse-free social media platform created by footballers for fans.Opening up about his mental health, living with ADHD, the feeling of ‘not wanting to burden anyone as a man with what’s going on in your mind', and a harrowing event whereby he was next to someone who got stabbed in the neck with Tim putting his fingers into his neck to try to save him. Never underestimate the power of the present moment. And please remember you are never al...
2025-01-1447 min
Inside GoonersIs Saka Injury Deadly Blow To Title Hopes?Talia Lazarus is joined by Clive Palmer, Tom Canton and Elliot Smith AKA Yankee Gunner to discuss Arsenal's brilliant week with two wins against Crystal Palace. The panel react to the Saka injury and discuss how Arsenal need to buy a forward player in January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-2559 minInside GoonersArsenal MISSED a Big Opportunity! | How Will They Rejuvenate Their Attack? | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Perry Groves, Clive Palmer and Art De Roché as they discuss Arsenal's goalless draw with Everton. Plus the panel look ahead to a big week with the club playing Crystal Palace twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1758 minInside Gooners"Arsenal ARE In The Title Race!" Arsenal Bounce Back With UCL Win | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Darren Bent, Clive Palmer and Charlie Eccleshare as they discuss Arsenal's 3-0 win at home to Monaco and react to the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1348 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Chronically JenniJenni also known as Chronically Jenni is a disabled and chronically ill content creator, model and public speaker. After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EDS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome POTS and a CSF leak in 2016, Jenni felt so alone in her newly disabled body, but over the years, and in sharing her experience and raising awareness, she’s built an incredible community through ups and downs showing everyone that they’re not alone in their journeys. This is your journey – messy, beautiful, unpredictable and entirely human.Follow Jenni: https...
2024-12-111h 06Inside Gooners"United Didn't Have A Plan, NO ONE DOES!" Arsenal's UNSTOPPABLE Set Piece Weapon! | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Clive Palmer, Julien Laurens, and Harry Symeou. The panel discuss Arsenal's 2-0 win against Utd as well as their unstoppable set pieces. There's also reaction to the win at West Ham and a look ahead to Fulham on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-0655 minInside Gooners"Arsenal Are Going To Be SMELLING BLOOD!" Are The Real Arsenal BACK? | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Darren Bent, James McNicholas and Simon Collings as they discuss Arsenal's 5-1 win in Lisbon. Plus they reflect on a fine win over Forest in the Premier League and look ahead to the weekend trip to the London stadium. West Ham fan Nicky Hawkins features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2848 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...My Mental Health Battle: Josh MyersActor Josh Myers has struggled with depression since a young boy. Growing up with a fear of death, seeking therapy and navigating the world of acting, Josh opens up about his mental health battle. If Josh can then so can you. You are never alone in this world, even if you think you might be. Never be afraid to talk, never be afraid to use your voice, never be ashamed. You may not feel like it today but the person you are becoming is worth every scar you’ve collected along the...
2024-11-2628 minInside GoonersWill Arsenal Beat City To The Title Before Pep Leaves? Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Darren Bent, Clive Palmer and Elliot Smith as Arsenal prepare to return to action against Nottingham Forest. The panel discuss the upcoming games as well as the injury to Ben White, Pep's contract extension and Arsenal's hunt for a sporting director. Plus the panel rate the chances of Arsenal signing Alexander Isak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-251h 08I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...My car flattened under a truck: Amy JohnsonIn 2021 Amy Johnson was in an accident where her car was pushed under the truck in front, completely wrecking, flattening and tearing her car apart with her still inside. Amy came away with serious injuries and never wanted to get back into a car again. Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok + X Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + X + WebsiteWatch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Ho...
2024-11-141h 21Inside GoonersWhy Arsenal's Title Challenge is NOT OVER | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Clive Palmer, Tom Canton and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss the draw with Chelsea. The panel disagree on whether are still in the title race but agree that Odegaard's return to fitness can change their fortunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-1258 minInside Gooners'We Look Like a Gentrified Stoke!' How Can Arteta Turn Arsenal Slump Around? | Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus, Nicky Bandini, Dan Potts and Jacob Hawley analyse Arsenal's most recent run of games including the defeats to Inter and Newcastle. Dan and Jacob are critical of the performances and argue Arsenal didn't do enough in the transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0849 minInside Gooners'I hope they go for Southgate!' Inside Gooners REACT To Ten Hag Sacking & Liverpool 2-2Talia Lazarus is joined by Darren Bent, Clive Palmer and Adrian Clark as they discuss a huge weekend at the top of the table. PLUS Ten Hag sacked: what next for Man Utd? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2855 minInside GoonersHow can Arsenal BEAT Liverpool & Saliba's Red Card - Inside Gooners Talia Lazarus is joined by Clive Palmer, Simon Collings and Joel Beya as they dicuss a tricky week for Arsenal. The panel dissect the loss to Bournemouth and lament the lack of a response in the Champions League in midweek. Liverpool fan Jamie Storey joins up to discuss the weekend game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-251h 06Inside GoonersAliadiere Sets the Record Straight on Wenger - Inside GoonersTalia Lazarus is joined by Jeremie Aliadiere, Clive Palmer and Harry Symeou to discuss all things Arsenal. The panel react to the latest from Arsenal's players on international duty while also looking forward to the weekend game against Bournemouth. Jeremie Aliadiere sets the record straight on Arsene Wenger following Graeme Souness's comments last week. Plus Youtuber Football Meta breaks down the role of Riccardo Calafiori Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1740 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...I beat stage 4 incurable cancer: Marcos JarvisMarcos was diagnosed with stage 4, incurable cancer and was told to go to a hospice. Marcos has since beaten cancer. Marcos changed all aspects of his life his mindset and facing cancer head-on he is now living cancer-free.Follow Marcus on:https://www.warriorsbreath.life/Facebook Instagram Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok + X Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + X + WebsiteWatch I Go...
2024-10-151h 06I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Deborah LackDeborah Lack was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This is caused by a virus which causes facial nerve paralysis.A new normal, your new normal. It can be very different from what you intentionally set out for and what you planned. But that doesn’t mean it’s all over. Not at all. It’s a new journey in a new direction, so be patient with yourself, be kind to yourself, and be easy on yourself. Deborah was given the wrong immediate medication, and over a decade later, and after surgeries, Deborah is fina...
2024-10-011h 11I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The World's Only Female Tetraplegic Racing Driver: Nathalie McGloinAt the age of 16, Nathalie was in a car crash and suffered a C6/7 complete spinal injury. She was left paralysed from the waist down. Nathalie is the only female tetraplegic racing driver in the world, founder of Spinal Track and President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission. Presenting the third-place trophy on the podium at the British Grand Prix, we navigate through wheelchair rugby, motorsports racing, self-discovery and letting go. Follow Nathalie on:www.nathaliemcgloin.comIG @nathaliemcgloin Follow Spinal Track on:...
2024-09-181h 12I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Relationships, Divorce & Self-Love: Dr TaraDr Tara is a sex and relationship expert, podcast host, professor at Cal State Fullerton, dating agent, and co-host of the new Celebs Go Dating.It's not about life happening to us, it’s about life happening for us. Whether you’re in a happy relationship or not, whether you’re happy being single or not, whether you’re going through a heartbreak or not, you have to have confidence in who you are and who you want to be to help you navigate this world.We explore Dr Tara's experience in the dating w...
2024-09-041h 07I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...20 Pints a Day to Sobriety: Harrison Ward, Fell FoodieThe bottom of every mountain top we climb in life looks incredibly daunting. I’ll never be able to make it up…Harrison Ward, the Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook, author, mental health speaker and TV personality.Struggling in silence and drinking upward of 20 pints a day, Harrison was using alcohol as his vice to escape and sedate his mind from depression, obesity, and suicidal thoughts. Follow Harrison Ward on:Website: https://www.fellfoodie.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellfoodieYouTube: https...
2024-07-311h 24I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Living Everyday with Chronic Health: Dr Yasmin LazarusEhlers-Danlos syndrome also known as EDS is a chronic health condition that Yasmin discovered she had been living with, albeit it had not been affecting her until her mid-twenties. This in turn brought on other chronic health conditions. Finding her tribe to learn, discover and ultimately be herself has impacted Yasmin greatly in her everyday struggles.As humans we tend to focus on the negatives over the positives, we are conditioned to it. Focusing on what our bodies can’t do, what we think is missing from our lives, what we might no longer have that we...
2024-07-161h 03I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Living Offline. Social Media & Our Minds: Luke YoungSometimes we wish to lock (or throw) away our phones and technology and get on with our lives. We've all been there.. at least once if not more. And that is exactly the choice Luke Young made and still stands by. Author of Against the Current: Living Offline in an Online World, Luke battles through living once online and now offline, and how both impacted his life, his inner world and how he continues to stay connected. *Luke borrowed a device to film this episode*Buy Against the Current: Living...
2024-06-2549 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Heart Surgery to Having More Fun: Jed BrecherAt only a few weeks old, Jed Brecher had heart surgery. With regular check-ups at the cardiologist, Jed's life took a turn when he was told that his lifestyle including work and training was affecting his health, forcing him to change everything. Now, the founder of Muay Thai Wellness, Jed has incorporated a lot more fun into his life. So, how do you find the balance, and the fun in everyday life? Learn more about Muay Thai Wellness: https://muaythaiwellness.com/https://uk.linkedin.com/company...
2024-06-0434 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The Wave of Resilience: Steve JudgeSteve Judge empowers people to achieve the life that they want to live. As an award-winning, motivational speaker, author, coach, and workshop facilitator, he shares his journey that took him from wheelchair to world champion and beyond in business. Steve got back up by not leaning on his excuses but instead, turning them into challenges.Follow Steve:X: https://twitter.com/SteveJudgeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-judge-908293b1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevejudgegold/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevejudgegold/ Y...
2024-05-1459 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Aphasia, Life After a Stroke: Jonathan Hirons9 out of 10 people have never heard the term “Aphasia.” Aphasia is a language disorder affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write due to a brain injury. Two-thirds of stroke victims of all ages have Aphasia.At age 69, Jonathan Hirons had a stroke. The complication from the stroke was Aphasia, and Jonathan was now starting all over again.A filmmaker and producer, Jonathan recently produced a short documentary about Aphasia, to create greater awareness of Aphasia by bringing it to a wider audience.So, how...
2024-04-2334 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The Phoenix Phenomenon, Growth Mindset Podcast: Talia LazarusThe Phoenix Phenomenon - host Talia Lazarus is chatting with Sam Harris, host of the Growth Mindset Podcast diving into her story in a lot more detail than you have seen before.. *this episode has been recorded by the Growth Mindset podcastListen to the Growth Mindset podcastFollow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + WebsiteWatch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.c...
2024-03-2649 min
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-ImprovementWhy are Near Death Experiences the Best Thing Ever? w/ Talia LazarusHow massive trauma and facing life's fragile nature can lead to people to be truly alive.Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset.With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed.We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit.Topics include:
Capturing the power of near-death-experiences
Uncovering a real growth mi...
2024-03-1550 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Royal Marine to Guinness World Records: Lee SpencerEnduring an upbringing dominated by alcoholism and violence, Lee Spencer joined the Royal Marine Commandos in 1992. However, in 2014 Lee lost his leg whilst assisting people in a crash. He has since made history by rowing across the Atlantic breaking records with an all-amputee crew and setting solo rowing records and earning three Guinness World Records.His journey reminds us that we often underestimate our capabilities and push past limits we never thought possible. Take a moment today to look in the mirror and be proud of the person looking back at you. Knowing the journey, it...
2023-12-191h 13I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...From Army Veteran to Disabled Endurance Racing: Paul FullickPaul Fullick, a former army officer, was left reinventing himself after an early retirement. The challenges didn’t stop there. In 2021, a motorcycle accident in Wales resulted in the degloving of his foot and the loss of his right leg. Claiming his injury was his ticket into his next steps in life, Paul was led to Team BRIT.Life has a way of handing out unexpected tickets. So, when life hands you that ticket, do amazing things with it. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup
2023-12-0551 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Road to Formula One: Tom GaymorA former racing driver whose life took an unexpected turn after a life-altering accident, shattering not only his dreams but his body, mind, and spirit. Sharing the pivotal role that mental health support played in rebuilding his life, Tom transitioned from racer to motorsport broadcaster across Sky Sports F1’s Indycar coverage and F1 TV.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikT...
2023-11-2856 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Surgeries and Blood Tranfusions to Conquering Volcanoes: Caroline LeonAfter surviving a life-threatening rock-climbing accident that led her to 14 surgeries and 23 blood transfusions, Caroline found herself deeply broken and facing inner battles. Choosing to take control of her life, she has been on a transformative journey and has found healing in the mountains, conquering the seven volcanic summits across the globe. Every mountain we climb fuels the healing process within. A reminder that our inner strength is boundless, and the challenges we face are catalysts for discovering who we truly are. As you navigate your mountains this week, may you find the strength to gu...
2023-11-2136 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Why do we avoid pain? Darryl EdwardsA survivor of the 2005 London bombings, on the London underground as the bombs hit an adjacent carriage to his. Thinking with only seconds left on the planet, he has since navigated through survivor’s guilt, endured profound family loss, and recently faced a terrible bicycle accident. Darryl has discovered how when sometimes things are so painful, we avoid them entirely. But why?Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up P...
2023-11-071h 33I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Surviving America's Got Talent: Jonathan GoodwinSuspended 70 feet in the air, caught between two swinging cars, once a fearless stunt performer and daredevil, the course of his life changed after a harrowing accident on America’s Got Talent. Jonathan Goodwin escaped being an escapologist.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-3153 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The Grand Tour and crashing in the W-Series: Abbie EatonAbbie is a two-time British Champion with over two decades of track experience in various motorsport disciplines. Also known as the test driver on The Grand Tour, she joined Jeremey Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. However, whilst racing in the W Series, Abbie suffered a harrowing crash at the Circuit of the Americas that left her with a broken back and navigating physical and mental recovery.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Fo...
2023-10-2400 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...F1, IndyCar, 198mph crash: Mark BlundellA former Formula One star with 61 F1 starts and multiple podium finishes. Mark also conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans and made his mark in IndyCar.Beyond the track, he’s made his mark as a TV personality and motorsport manager as the CEO of MB Partners. But not before his 1996 Rio de Janeiro crash, losing control and hitting the wall at 198mph, and being on the grid in 1994 at Imola when Aryton Senna died.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Laz...
2023-10-1753 min
Girls Rewatch"Incidentals" with Talia Lichtstein & Jake CornellGet ready for a dose of nostalgia and sharp insights on HBO’s Girls as we dive into Season 3, Episode 8: 'Incidentals'! Join hosts Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus as they team up with Jake Cornell and Talia Lichtstein from the Basic Training Podcast to dissect the drama. Hannah's post-interview jitters with Patti LuPone lead to some serious relationship fears as she worries about Adam's Broadway transformation. Jessa's world gets rocked by an unexpected visitor, and Marnie's struggles with success take center stage. It's a power-packed discussion of Lena Dunham's exploration of success, failure, and friendship that you won't want to...
2023-10-101h 07
Girls Rewatch"Incidentals" with Talia Lichtstein & Jake Cornell | HBO's Girls S3E8Get ready for a dose of nostalgia and sharp insights on HBO’s Girls as we dive into Season 3, Episode 8: 'Incidentals'! Join hosts Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus as they team up with Jake Cornell and Talia Lichtstein from the Basic Training Podcast to dissect the drama. Hannah's post-interview jitters with Patti LuPone lead to some serious relationship fears as she worries about Adam's Broadway transformation. Jessa's world gets rocked by an unexpected visitor, and Marnie's struggles with success take center stage. It's a power-packed discussion of Lena Dunham's exploration of success, failure, and friendship that you won't want to...
2023-10-101h 10Girls Rewatch"Incidentals" with Talia Lichtstein & Jake Cornell | HBO's Girls S3E8Get ready for a dose of nostalgia and sharp insights on HBO’s Girls as we dive into Season 3, Episode 8: 'Incidentals'! Join hosts Amelia Ritthaler and Evan Lazarus as they team up with Jake Cornell and Talia Lichtstein from the Basic Training Podcast to dissect the drama. Hannah's post-interview jitters with Patti LuPone lead to some serious relationship fears as she worries about Adam's Broadway transformation. Jessa's world gets rocked by an unexpected visitor, and Marnie's struggles with success take center stage. It's a power-packed discussion of Lena Dunham's exploration of success, failure, and friendship that you won't want to...
2023-10-101h 10I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...How back pain changed my life: Chris OverendChris was born with developmental dysplasia of the hips and at the age of 24, a back spasm changed the course of his life. He learnt that during puberty his femoral artery had become pinched leading to the deformation of his left hip and pelvis… Pursuing an incredible journey, from successful photographer to becoming a world-ranked wheelchair tennis player, Chris now races in national championships for Team BRIT, having raced in a McLaren and making history as part of the first all-disabled team to win.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - htt...
2023-10-0358 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Helping athletes recover: Shelli EpsteinShell’s journey took her from living her dream on the dazzling stages of Cirque du Soleil, embodying the spirit of the running woman, to a career-altering accident during rehearsals which left her questioning her identity. Emerging as a beacon of hope and using her unique experiences to guide and support athletes through the transitions beyond their sports careers, she proves that sometimes the most profound lessons come from the University of Hope. Evolve through the life of Shelli Epstein.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igo...
2023-09-2652 min
Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and FilmMindful Nerd Moment: Exiting the Lazarus PitSaying Jason Todd is an angry person is an understatement. Coming out of the Lazarus Pit and hearing from Talia al Ghul that the Joker is still alive is enough to put anyone over the edge. But what if Jason Tood could have taken a moment to ride out the wave and try to find a moment of peace?
2023-09-2410 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...How I became The Girl On A Bike: Vanessa RuckFrom a life-changing accident and seven surgeries to trials, adventure, hard endurance and competitions, Vanessa began to embrace the thrill of the open road and the freedom to disappear into the unknown. When is Vanessa coming back? People would ask her. Reinventing herself, join Talia Lazarus through the life of Vanessa Ruck.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + We...
2023-09-1959 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Wheelchair Mountain Bike: Noel JoyceTalia Lazarus speaks with Noel Joyce who working with NYU has created mountain bikes accessible to paralysed individuals. Learn how Noel's mountain bike accident changed him and how he strives to improve the lives of others.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1249 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Disabled Pro Racing & Team BRIT: Noah CosbyNoah Cosby had dreams of competing in the X-games, but a freak accident during training took his ability to walk. Noah sits down with Talia Lazarus to share his love for motocross, the accident, and how The Matt Hampson Foundation supported his return to the track.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on Acast. Se...
2023-09-0534 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Paralysed to Walking Again: Ben TansleyBen Tansley was told that he would never would again. But, with the help of the NHS, he defied all odds and learnt how to walk. The entrepreneur sits down with Talia Lazarus to discuss his journey, the accident, and the lessons it taught him.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on...
2023-08-2935 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The 7 Second Summits: Jennifer DrummondJennifer Drummond is the first female world record holder to climb the second-highest summits on each of the seven continents. After a life-altering car accident led her to re-evaluate her priorities, Jennifer embarked on a transformative journey, understanding she can write her own narrative whilst pushing the boundaries of what is possible.https://jenndrummond.com/Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:...
2023-08-0138 min
The Dark Angel PodcastRising from the Fall With Talia LazarusWelcome to this inspiring episode of "Rising from the Fall," where we delve into the incredible journey of Talia Lazarus, a resilient young girl who faced life's challenges head-on. Join us as we explore the life-altering accident that changed everything for Talia and how she found the strength to rebuild her life.In this emotionally charged episode, we hear the harrowing account of the accident that left Talia severely injured after being hit by a vehicle. Her physical and emotional struggles seemed insurmountable, but she refused to surrender to despair. Determined to walk again, Talia embarked on...
2023-07-2552 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Processing Fear, Crashes, F1 & IndyCar: Derek DalyJoining us today is the remarkable Derek Daly, a former Formula 1 and IndyCar driver. From the fast-paced tracks of Formula 1 to the high-speed corners of IndyCar, Derek was forced to process disasters and fear at a young age quickly. Witnessing a devastating crash in his second F1 race in Monza, to a life-changing IndyCar race which split his car and left him with severe injuries, Derek continued to get back behind the wheel.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on...
2023-07-2554 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Embracing Setbacks & Building Resilience: Caroline KamerAlmost left paralysed from her injury, Caroline Kamer, shares how she overcame her many setbacks and used these as opportunities for personal growth.Founder of Revival Wellness Coaching, Caroline dedicates her life to empowering individuals through holistic healing.Reach out to Caroline: https://www.revivalwellnesscoaching.com/Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + We...
2023-07-1848 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Life of Drugs & Abuse to Happiness & Fulfilment: Jamie Michael GregoryJoining Talia Lazarus is the author of "The Talking Universe", Jamie Michael Gregory, who shares his journey of discovery on how he overcame child abuse, drug dependency, and chronic depression and turned that into a life of fulfilment.Read "The Talking Universe" by Jamie Michael Gregory - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BY5F1D8W?ref=KC_GS_GB_GB00:00 - Introducing Jamie Michael Gregory02:07 - Writing "The Talking Universe"05:45 - Upbringing and family09:25 - Growing up with trauma12:00...
2023-07-111h 13I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Language is Power: Maureen Sharphouse“I realised I was physically alive and breathing, but on the inside feeling dead”, explains Maureen Sharphouse.Maureen has faced the challenges of living with daily pain and a debilitating, incurable neurological disorder for the past thirty-five years.Her journey has granted her invaluable insights and wisdom, publishing a book titled ‘Unhackable Soul: The 30-Day Elixir for Reigniting the Light Within”. A self-help book with a mission to rise up from a life dictated by pain and illness to one fuelled by enthusiasm and purpose.https://www.maureensharphouse.com/Wa...
2023-07-0456 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Be Uncomfortable. Social Anxiety: Nicholas Seminario“I wouldn’t leave the hotel room with fear something would happen” describes Nicholas Seminario, founder of Dark Angel. Sharing his journey of dealing with social anxiety, Nicholas began feeling uncomfortable in public as he entered middle school. His anxiety began to manifest as a constant fear of unlikely events and projections of negative outcomes. Social anxiety now affecting his behaviour and decision-making, and convincing himself his excuses were okay, Nicholas reached a point of self-acceptance and launched his own company called Dark Angel to help others.So, how did...
2023-06-2723 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Mind Over Mountains, Earthquake on Everest: Alex Staniforth“I was on Mount Everest and the earthquake hit. I was 19 thinking, yeah that’s it” explains Alex Staniforth, Motivational Speaker, Adventurer and Founder of Mind Over Mountains.At nine years old, Alex encountered a mild form of epilepsy which was the catalyst for a lot of challenges at school, including bullying, for being regarded as “different”. After developing a stammer which crippled Alex’s confidence and self-esteem, he discovered the outdoors.With the drive to push boundaries, and thirst for adventure, Alex set out to summit Mount Everest in 2015. However, fate had an unexpecte...
2023-06-2052 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Stop Waiting, Make Lemonade: Lucy Rout“When I first got my scar, this is so heavy, but I was so excited to be alive”, describes Lucy Rout, Founder of Tabuu. At age 25, Lucy was diagnosed with a rare pancreatic cancer, and after an eleven-hour surgery and reconstruction of her digestive system, she now takes medication for the rest of her life. Inspired by her journey, Tabuu offers pill cases for any occasion and was featured on Dragon’s Den. Steven Bartlett described her pitch as phenomenal.Losing her father and grandfather, and receiving her cancer diagnosis all at the sam...
2023-06-131h 07I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Finding the Words: A Deeply Personal Story of Loss: Colin Campbell“June 12th, 2019, we were travelling to Joshua Tree and we were struck by a drunk and high driver going 90 miles an hour and Ruby and Hart were killed in the back seat” explains Colin Campbell. After the sudden loss of both his teenage children, Colin and his wife’s lives were destroyed. Finding the Words, Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose, written by Colin is a powerful account of his journey through the darkness of grief. No one teaches us how to deal with grief. So, how did Colin learn to lean into the pain...
2023-06-0634 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Fears, Highlining & Mountains: Faith Dickey “The biggest moment in my life of getting back up was from feeling absolutely worthless and learning to appreciate myself”, describes Faith Dickey, Professional Highliner and Owner of Elevate Outdoors. After a car accident gave Faith a wake-up call, her life completely changed direction. Her path led her to a slackline festival, which shortly after led her to become a professional highliner and beat world records. However, her twenties led her through injuries and burning out which in turn took her to rock bottom. Feeling totally worthless, and questioning “Who am I?” If she wasn’t Faith Dick...
2023-05-3046 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Refugee, Homeless & Broke: Andre Popa“I was born in Romania, and we escaped Communism to America,” explains Andre Popa, founder of Badassery Factory. With no English, no money, and eating out of trash cans, Andre had the ideology that if he can find food in trash where most people won't even look because it's a problem, then there's also a solution inside of that same identical problem, food to eat. Andre has built the life he wants. Building Badassery Factory from a moment of suicide, and after an anxiety attack hospitalised him, this led to him understanding his past, his thoughts, his...
2023-05-231h 04I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Football Injury, Social Media & Eating Disorders: Ellie Mitchell“I was recovering from an ACL injury, I was the fittest I had been, but my body felt broken”, explains Ellie Mitchell, Tier 3 footballer. Recovery from two ACL injuries and hanging up her boots for a while, Ellie was training excessively, and her eating didn’t match up. Now struggling with an eating disorder too, Ellie understood that she had to sort things out. When looking back, she doesn’t know or recognise herself, but that time in her life has taught her so much about herself, and even though she hated it, she is grateful. Football has always been a p...
2023-05-1631 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Co-dependency, Love & Addiction: Jennifer Woodward“I had to get hurt a lot to write this book, I wish I didn’t, but I had too”, explains Jennifer Woodward, author of Ninety Days Without You. After learning that when she tried to put drugs and alcohol down, she couldn’t. The word co-dependency began to resonate, and the understanding that she liked to be in romantic relationships with people emotionally unavailable. Taking a deeper dive into her childhood, Jenn learnt that although her parents were there physically, they weren’t there. She didn’t see intimacy modelled between her parents, and she felt emotion...
2023-05-0942 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Living with Diabetes. The Human Trial: Lisa Hepner"I don’t want to be vulnerable, words not in my vocabulary", explains Lisa Hepner, director of the The Human Trial. A movie driven by a desire to cure her own type 1 diabetes. Diabetes has been completely debilitating for Lisa, effecting her career trajectory, her personal and family life, and how to survive every day, making 180 decisions from the moment she wakes up. How does Lisa live with type 1 diabetes? How did the idea of her own journey spark the creation of the film? Why is diabetes debilitating? A question most of us don’t understand the answer to unle...
2023-05-0236 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Fatal Spa Crash & F2: Juan Manuel CorreaFormula One hopeful, racing driver Juan Manuel Correa, shares his start in motorsports, the crash with Anthoine Hubert at the Belgian Grand Prix, and his return to the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1858 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The TrailerWelcome to I Got Back Up, Getting back up with… The Trailer.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + Twitter + Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1101 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Season Two Wrap Up: Stronger TogetherThat’s a wrap for Season 2, of I Got Back Up: Getting back up with… Enjoy a special compilation of our best moments, outlooks on life, and advice from each one of our guests.Are you struggling to see out of the darkness? To taking that first step towards what scares you most… In order of show appearance, see whose words draw you in the most, and remember you can create the life you have always dreamt of, and more.You’ve got this, I promise you it does get easier, somehow, someway. On Trieu: 01:33 – 02:27, Leslie Reyes: 02:27 – 03:26, Ankit Puri: 03:26 – 04:14, Lily Metcalf: 04:14...
2023-04-0512 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Breast Cancer & BRCA1+ gene : Carly MoosahAt age 37 Carly Moosah was diagnosed with breast cancer and soon discovered she carried the BRCA1+ gene. She had her breasts removed and reconstructed from her tummy tissue. With a hip-to-hip scar and a new belly button, Carly has a ‘smiley face of scars’. Now, every day she thanks her body for everything, and life has become Carly's biggest privilege and gift. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Pod...
2023-03-2955 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Miracles in the Mystery, Meaning in the Mundane: Danny OlmesLost in a place he had been hundreds of times, Danny Olmes hung his head in surrender as he realised he wasn’t whom he wanted to be and his life wasn’t headed in the right direction.Years of drinking led Danny to sobriety, and once sober he understood that the alcohol had been masking his view of the world. Once he changed his lens, he noticed how much beauty and love there is out there.Everyday experiences can become extraordinary. Finding the miracles in the mystery and the meaning in the mundane. How do you make sense of a...
2023-03-2239 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Sex, Love & Relationships: Carla CrivaroOur sexuality is the foundation of who we are as human beings and having confidence around that part of ourselves can affect our confidence in other areas of our lives. Carla Crivaro is a trauma-informed and certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach. She works internationally with to help people understand themselves and each other, sexually and relationally.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Fa...
2023-03-1535 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...The Road Less Travelled: Mary McGuireIn her twenties, Mary McGuire met the love of her life. Both working at the same hotel, management gave them an ultimatum., either split up or one of them has to quit. Why? Because they were two women. Meeting her partner was a life-defining moment for Mary, and no matter how much shame was made to feel, she wouldn’t walk away from love. Being excluded is really difficult, you question everything. If I don’t fit in, then where do I fit in? It can be incredibly isolating as you feel all eyes are on you for not conf...
2023-03-0829 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Don't Let the Past Define You: Sam HunterAfter losing his mother at a young age and becoming angry at everyone and everything. Sam Hunter believed everyone was going to leave him, so sabotaged and destroyed any relationship with anybody before it could happen. As a teenager, he was left homeless. Between people’s sofas, and sleeping outdoors, Sam felt he had nothing to wake up for, no purpose and no direction. Watching the rest of the world continue and progress, he felt that he got left behind.Until he found Accumulate. A charity that uses creativity and creative education to empower the lives of...
2023-03-0125 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Am I Crazy? PTSD: Dr Marilyn WooleyDr Marilyn J. Wooley, PhD is a psychologist and traumatologist specialising in working with first responders and treating post-traumatic stress injuries. Why did I react to this? Am I crazy for reacting the way I did?How Heroes Heal by Dr Wooley shares true stories of psychologically injured first responders and their transformation from wounded warriors to victorious heroes.Purchase How Heroes Heal: https://marilynjwooleyphd.com/books/Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus o...
2023-02-2236 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Indy500 Crash with Threatening Blood Loss: James HinchcliffeJames Hinchcliffe is a race car driver and commentator best known for competing in the IndyCar Series. In 2015, James was involved in a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500 that changed his life. Suffering from life-threatening blood loss when he was impaired in the crash, James was back in a car after only four months. Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on:Instagram + Facebook + Ti...
2023-02-1444 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right: Rose Ann ForteOver the years, as life’s stresses and a difficult marriage created an environment where Rose Ann Forte turned to alcohol to check out of life’s problems, she understood during the Covid-19 pandemic, that if she didn’t take action, it would kill her. Realising that only when the pain was great enough, did she start to pay attention.Now the author of ‘The Plans He Has for Me’, Rose Ann has transformed her life and inspires others in the position she once was. She believes her experiences were so valuable that she finds joy in being t...
2023-02-0744 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Type 1 Diabetes at 14: Lily MetcalfAt age fourteen Lily Metcalf was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. As an aspiring footballer, this knocked Lily’s confidence, she was embarrassed by her diagnosis and believed she wasn’t good enough. Two years later, Lily wants to inspire others with diabetes through Dan's Trust and Diabetes UK. Understanding it is not a big setback, and that you can continue to achieve your dreams regardless of your diagnosis.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Foll...
2023-01-3116 min
I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...My life in Wraps: Ankit PuriTraumatic events in Ankit Puri's life led him to start writing. Through writing, he expresses himself, triggers, and life events. Publishing his own poem book, Ankit is now a mental health advocate supporting those suffering with their own journeys. Why though? Because he doesn’t want anybody to go through what he did and what he felt.Please note if you are triggered by sexual abuse we do discuss this and Ankit does go into detail in this episode.To purchase Ankit's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Life-wRaps-Ankit-Puri/dp/B08MV3L1WT
2023-01-2431 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Stop Waiting for Someday: Leslie ReyesOn this episode, I am joined by Leslie Reyes, author of Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle. After reaching a point in her life where she was willing to give it all up, Leslie decided to change her own life. Still facing her fears every day, and getting up from falling, Leslie began riding a motorcycle with the influence of her family, especially the women in her life.Learning to ride applied to everything in her life. Understanding how to live in the present moment, deal with what is right in front of her, and...
2023-01-1747 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Tomorrow is never given: On TrieuAfter a terrible road accident, On Trieu was left stuck under a car, suffering multiple breaks and injuries which left him unable to walk. With incredible sheer determination throughout his recovery, On believes that it is a miracle he survived.Your life can be completely turned upside down in a matter of seconds. On believes in living in the present, and doing what you want to do now instead of waiting, as tomorrow is never given. Believe in yourself and don’t self-doubt. Time really is precious. You can build the life you want and you ca...
2023-01-101h 142023-01-0401 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Season Finale: Stronger TogetherThat's a wrap for Season One of Getting back up with... In this special compilation episode for our season finale, each of our guests shares their advice, what they have learnt and moments from their lives and journeys. Find what story or quote resonates with you from our guests, it doesn't matter how different your journey may or may not be, you are not alone and you might relate a lot more than you might think. We are stronger together. Timings: 0:03 - Jeffrey Oredein 1:33 - Anna Foo 2:10 - Lou Collins 3:17 - Josh Basile 4:14 - Ben...
2023-01-0314 min2022-12-1901 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...I wouldn't change my experience: Mark WagstaffAuthor Mark Wagstaff spent most of his twenties and thirties drinking and taking drugs. After being forced to change everything after the birth of his eldest child, Mark turned to writing and has just published his most recent novel On the Level. As global politics, modern art and street protest collide in this thriller.Finding something you love to do during or after a dark time can change everything, as writing has done so for Mark. With an understanding of how challenging it can be to let go and break away, his only regret wasn’t ta...
2022-12-081h 03I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Responding, Not Reacting: Robert CommonRobert Common, founder and Managing Partner of The Beekeeper House, a mental health and addiction treatment centre in Thailand that is part of South East Asia’s leading mental health organisations.Robert's inspiration to found the business came from his own experiences of drug addiction, trauma and mental health challenges.Robert’s story begins at a young age, and his journey follows how and why he got to where he is today. How he understood to respond and not react in life, and the importance of looking for those brief moments of joy, they...
2022-12-011h 08I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Mind over matter: Katie AveryToday we sit down with Katie Avery. In 2019 Katie was involved in a road traffic accident whilst at university, shattering her ankle she still continues to adapt daily.As an osteopath herself, Katie can now relate incredibly to her patients. However, as much as it has been a dark journey for her so far, she wouldn’t change it. You don’t have to stay where you are, you can move forward, and embrace just how Katie continues to do so.Life goes on, with or without you. Whenever you’re ready, pick yourself up and mo...
2022-11-241h 03I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...It is never too late to start: Jane McCullochAfter a terrible accident led Jane from a lifetime as a director of theatre and opera to re-evaluate her life at the age of 74, Jane began writing novels.A pivotal moment in her life, and seven novels later, her dream of becoming a writer became true. Jane is currently promoting her final novel Quo Vardis in the acclaimed trilogy about war correspondent EG Rawlings.For Jane, one moment is all it took. Three seconds changed her life. It can happen at any age, but you can do it. You can pick yourself up and start...
2022-11-1734 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Living With Cancer to Sports Illustrated Model: Kelly CrumpKelly Crump is a body positivity influencer, swimwear model, and cancer and wellness, coach. After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 38, Kelly is living with metastatic, stage 4 breast cancer which is incurable.A lot of people do not know how to talk about cancer, it is a word that no one wants to use. However, Kelly encourages normalising the conversation, around cancer, breakdowns, losing yourself and spreading positivity where it is needed.After being the first female with a mastectomy scar to model for Sports Illustrated, understand Kelly’s journey from her diagnosis, to learning ho...
2022-11-1046 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Undefeated Boxing Career & Mental Strength: Florian MarkuRemaining undefeated Florian fights from a southpaw stance and his record currently stands at 11 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Of those 11 wins, he has stopped 7 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 64%.Florian has suffered many injuries over the years including those to his hands. After winning a fight with a dislocated thumb, he has undergone hand surgeries but continues to come back stronger each time.With the mindset of never giving up, his dreams continue to come true, especially after his last fight took place in Air Albania Stadium, a football stadium in...
2022-11-0326 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Follow Your Dreams: Tom HamerThomas Hamer, a British para-swimmer, Commonwealth, European and World Champion. Tom has dyslexia. He spent his childhood being ashamed of who he was because he could not read or write, whilst also going through family traumas.Understand his journey of accepting who he is, how school affected him in many ways, realising that he has a #superpower in a different area, and how discovering swimming changed his #mindset and outlook on life.Tom has become exactly who he wants to be, not whom anyone wanted him to be, and continues to follow his dreams.
2022-10-2732 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...I went from everything to nothing: Katie CrowhurstSitting down with Talia Lazarus and Katie Crowhurst, Katie is an eighteen-year-old British para-athlete.During the Covid-19 pandemic, everything Katie had spent her life working towards as a para-swimmer was taken away.It was extremely tough for her, but she took the initiative to try something new, para-triathlons. And with that new exciting, but daunting step, she came back stronger and has since won a gold medal at The Commonwealth Games.Understand Katie's journey as her life completely changed direction.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www...
2022-10-2020 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Talking out loud about my mental health: Jon GellerTalia Lazarus sits down with Jon Geller. After undergoing a spinal fusion and a road of further surgeries to follow, Jon found himself suffering from depression.Something he never thought would happen to him, he stopped recognising the person looking back at himself in the mirror.A rollercoaster of a journey with ups and downs, Jon continues to strive towards getting back up each time he falls back down, whilst always helping others in his profession and personal life along the way to achieve what they never thought was possible.Watch I...
2022-10-1355 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Combating Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Ani PatasAni Patas was diagnosed with Lupus at age 12, Fibromyalgia at age 15 and Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). A childhood that for Ani felt entirely different to many of her friends understand how she lives with autoimmune diseases, chronic pain and fatigue, whilst having battled mental health. A keen explorer, adventurer and outside lover, Ani has found little pockets of happiness to rely on and knows that she is more than capable.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok
2022-10-061h 03I Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Creating a new normal: Below Knee Amputee & Athlete: Ben PearsonBen Pearson sits down with Talia Lazarus to talk through his journey after a rugby injury led him to amputation and para-sports.Life is a learning process, and how do we create a new normal from our stories. Understand the challenges, obstacles and ups and downs Ben faced, and how he can officially say he has completed Netflix, one of life’s goals obviously!Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the...
2022-09-2950 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...C4-5 Quadriplegic & Attorney: Perspective is a Superpower: Josh BasileJosh Basile joins Talia Lazarus to discuss how his life changed at eighteen years old.A practising attorney, family man, and disability rights advocate in Washington DC, United States, Josh has since created his own adaptive sport sling-shot golf.Understand how Josh overcomes mental barriers, everyday life obstacles and the true understanding that perspective is a superpower.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Po...
2022-09-2241 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Anorexia & Recovery: You are not alone: Lou CollinsListen to Talia Lazarus chat with Lou Collins as they talk through the journey of recovery with an eating disorder.Diagnosed with anorexia nearly nine years ago, Lou discusses changing perspectives, discovering new hobbies and learning how to have a healthy relationship with food and your body.Reach out, because a problem shared is a problem halved.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:Instagram + Tiktok Follow the I Got Back Up Po...
2022-09-1412 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Blind Athlete & GB Para-climber: Anna FooTalia Lazarus chats with Anna Foo. Team GB para-climber, blind athlete and rising star who has been blind since birth. Discover her story, and journey to Team GB whilst understanding the ways she hopes to increase accessibility and inclusion in sports so more people benefit the way she has.Rock climbing and the people Anna met from the sport have changed her life. You are never too old to start anything.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup Follow Talia Lazarus on:I...
2022-09-1421 minI Got Back Up: Getting back up with...Injury ended Manchester City FC career: Jeffrey OredeinSit down with Talia Lazarus and Jeffrey Oredein, an aspiring footballer who broke his ankle in his Manchester City trials. That day, Jeffrey’s dreams came crashing down.Follow his journey through three ankle operations and how his injury broke his heart and affected his mental health. Understand the importance of changing perspective and working hard to get back up. As for Jeffrey, he maintains being better and more than before.Anything you do, do it with meaning.Watch I Got Back Up on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/igotbackup...
2022-09-1438 min
Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get CounselingTalia al GhulIt's the Season 2 finale, and per our President level Patron Ariel's request, we're covering TALIA AL GHUL! Anthony & Doc go in depth on Ra's daughter, her on/off-again relationship with Batman, and how good of a mother she is to Damian. All this, plus a first ever treatment session and the weirdest accent Anthony's done yet - LISTEN NOW! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Shoutout to Blood & Black Rum (NSFW) – – Ryne & Chris drink beer and talk about (mostly) cult films – (3:34) Background (5:54) Created by Dennis O’Neil and Bob Brown in Detective Comics #4...
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