The Be Braver Podcast
The Be Braver Podcast brings experts and guests together to tell the stories of those who have found the courage to step outside their comfort zone and chase big seemingly unrealistic goals. So if you've ever thought about changing careers, learning a new skill or language, climbing a mountain or doing an extreme sporting challenge then sit tight and hear from those who've achieved those dreams. After all, Life is not a dress rehearsal. The hosts are Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie went from party girl to international triathletes. She's a former world number one turned broadcaster and motivational...
S1 Ep11 Kate Silverton - finding joy and leaving a high-profile TV job to become a child psychologist
In this episode Kate Silverton shares her journey from being a successful and high-profile journalist and presenter at the BBC to becoming a child psychologist.
She talks about the importance of following your own joy, the challenges of balancing career and family life and the significance of understanding your personal values and self-care.
Kate talks to Annie and Josie about the importance of looking back to understand present behaviours.
She shares the most memorable moments in her broadcasting career - from the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan to the dance floor of...
S1 Ep 10 Lucy Gossage - endurance athlete and oncologist "You're braver than you think you are"
Today's guest is Lucy Gossage - an oncology consultant, who's also an extreme athlete and co-founder of 5K Your Way which promotes exercise for cancer patients to build back confidence in their bodies.
She has 14 ironman wins to her credit. Along with achievements at some of the most brutal endurance events.
Lucy starts by talking to Annie and Josie about The Winter Spine - an ultramarathon held in winter from the Peak District in Scotland, a distance of 431km.
This was the second time Lucy has competed in this. And she tells the...
S1 Ep9 John Bulleid - What we can learn from magic and awe...and making an elephant disappear on stage.
Today's guest helps make the magic happen in London's West End at the Harry Potter and Cursed Child show.
John Bulleid is an actor, magician and illusion designer, creating magical solutions for stage and screen.
His love of magic began at the age of 7 when he was given a Paul Daniel Magic Set as a gift.
John is a rarity too. He's an Associate Member of the famed Magic Circle. One of fewer than 300 worldwide.
This is a lovely chat with insights into the magical world of an illusion designer. The...
S1 Ep8 Jez Cox - "It's not who you beat, it's what you overcome along the way" from adversity in childhood to top Sports commentator
Jez Cox accidentally got in to cycling as a 12 year old who loved his neighbour's bike. In this podcast he reveals for the first time that mountain biking took him away from a really difficult and impactful part of his young life. It became his safe space.
His need to escape and explore meant he was spending lots of time on two wheels and discovering he was good enough to compete.
Jez tells Annie and Josie about the relationship with his dad, who was impassionate and extremely harsh. He was once told he'd never achieve...
S1 Ep7 Geoff Thomas - ex footballer on finding resilience after a life-changing leukaemia diagnosis
Today's guest is Geoff Thomas, leukaemia survivor, former Crystal Palace(amongst others) and England footballer and incredible charity fund-raiser.
Geoff is about to head off on his 7th trip to ride the Tour de France route...and aims to raise another £1 million pounds for Cure Leukaemia.
He speaks with Annie and Josie in the week when Crystal Palace won the FA Cup. Geoff was a special guest, having captained the side on their last Cup Final appearance.
Geoff tells us he was training to be an electrician when he was spotted by a f...
S1 Ep6 Rebecca Levett - tips from sports psychology to bring in to every day life
Today's guest is Rebecca Levett who gives us a glimpse in to the world of sports psychology and gives us tips on what we can take in to every day life.
Rebecca has worked with international athletes from many sports and has just become a new mum.
She talks about how to embrace nerves and anxiety. Annie tells her that in her days as a GB triathlete she was frequently paralysed with fear on the start-line.
Rebecca tells Josie and Annie how alot of the tools she talks about are transferable to work...
S1 Ep5 John McAvoy - from armed robber to pro athlete. A redemption story.
Today's guest has a remarkable story, turning round his life from armed robber to professional athlete.
John McAvoy tells a redemption story that is compelling to listen to. He tells us about a childhood which began with the sudden death of his father just weeks before he was born.
At the age of 8, his step-sister's dad came into his life and brought him in to the criminal world. John didn't know this at the time. But when he found newspaper clippings he discovered a background of crime and armed robbery.
John tells us...
S1 Ep4: Nikki Freeman on taking the leap of faith to change career
Today's guest is Nikki Freeman who talks about navigating a big career change.
Nikki moved from 17 years in the corporate world to do something she was truly passionate about. That's when she set up Tempr Media.
Nikki talks about getting burn-out and starting to feel 'there's got to be more to life than this!'.
She embraced the fear of failure and moved to set up her own business in a very different field.
Nikki talks about the impacts on her life as a teenager - with her parents divorcing and...
S1 Ep3: Mike Bates - Building a Wall of Evidence: The Key to Self-Belief and Bravery
Today's guest is the remarkable Mike Bates. He went off the rails as a teenager after his dad walked out of the family home. His search for connection drew him to the commando life of the Royal Marines, where a young Mike found himself in Afghanistan searching for Bin Laden followed by a posting to Iraq.
His early lesson in life was how he needed support around him to achieve success.
Mike reveals the four qualities of the Commandos that we all can learn from:
Courage
Determinations
Cheerfulness in...
S1 Ep2: Prof Greg Whyte OBE on removing the fear of failure.
Today's guest is Professor Greg Whyte OBE. Greg has trained, motivated and successfully coached celebrities on some remarkable challenges for Sport Relief Comic Relief and Children in Need. He supported David Walliams on his swim across the English Channel; Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and Davina McCall on her 506-mile ultra-triathlon.
Greg is an Olympian who moved in to the application of science into elite sport. But his passion for sport is much wider and his latest work includes researching exercise benefits for those with cancer.
He talks candidly about how...
S1 Ep1: How to be braver - introducing Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry
Welcome to the first episode of The Be Braver Podcast - where experts and guests come together to give their stories and tips for taking on big changes, big changes and learning new skills. We'll hear from amazing people who've dared to be braver.
In this episode presenters Annie Emmerson and Dr Josie Perry talk about the changes they've made in their lives.
Annie is a former international triathlete and world champion. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. She left school and education at the age of 15 after a family breakdown and that's led...
Coming soon - The Be Braver Podcast.
Coming soon - it's the Be Braver Podcast.
We'll be hearing from people who've found the courage to step outside their comfort zones to chase really challenging goals.
Let us introduce ourselves, we're Annie Emmerson and Josie Perry. Annie was a party girl who took up exercise and ended up being an international triathlete. She's now a broadcaster and motivational speaker. Josie switched from communications to chartered Sports Psychologist and author.
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