I had the pleasure of talking with Sally Gunnell about her journey from being an elite athlete to navigating life after retirement. Sally is still the only woman to hold the World, Olympic, European, and Commonwealth Gold Medals
at the same time, a phenomenal acheievement.

We discussed the importance of mindset, body image, motherhood, and the challenges women face in maintaining health and fitness.

Sally shares her insights on how to inspire women to embrace their bodies, the significance of mental wellbeing, and lots of practical advice for staying active.

What I love about Sally's approach is how simple it is, just starting with small daily changes can make a huge difference to how you feel.

"Starting simple is key to maintaining fitness"

If you'd like to find how you could Improve your health and fitness with Sally visit www.lifehurdle.com

Chapters

02:15 Mindset and Transition from Athletics

06:50 Body Image and Motherhood

10:14 Inspiring Women and Health

14:22 Practical Fitness Advice

19:34 Mental Wellbeing and Exercise

21:25 Sleep and Its Importance

23:34 Holistic Approach to Health

24:58 Redefining Success

28:10 Future Goals and Community Building

@sallygunnell

body confidence ,athletics, mindset, body image, motherhood, women's health, fitness advice, mental wellbeing, sleep, holistic health, community support

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This week I'm joined by the brilliant Danielle,Broadbent, a broadcaster, body confidence coach and campaigner, and someone whose energy is as uplifting as it is grounding. From the moment we met a couple of years ago, I knew we shared the same passion for helping women feel more at ease in themselves and this conversation really reflects that.

Danielle opens up about her journey with body confidence and how a life changing TV experience on CH4 Naked Beach completely shifted the way she saw herself. Not her body, but her mindset. And that’s where everything started to change.

We talk about the years we both spent worrying about how we looked, the moments we held ourselves back, and the freedom that comes when you finally let that go.

There’s also a really honest conversation about social media, the good and the bad, and how to keep showing up even when it feels hard.

And alongside all of that, Danielle shares the work she’s doing to create change within the education system, something that comes from a deeply personal place and affects so many families.

This is a conversation about perspective, resilience, and learning to trust yourself again.

💫 What We Cover

• Danielle’s journey from self doubt to self acceptance
• How mindset shifts can change everything
• The reality of diet culture and breaking free from it
• Social media, confidence, and handling negativity
• Finding your voice and stepping into new opportunities
• Starting something new in your 40s
• Letting go of people pleasing and learning to say no
• Why lived experience is your strength
• Danielle’s campaign to support children with additional needs in education
• The importance of alternative pathways and being seen as an individual

🔥 Key Takeaways

• The way you look is the least interesting thing about you
• Confidence comes from how you think, not how you look
• You don’t need everyone to understand you
• It’s never too late to try something new
• Even one message saying “this helped me” makes it worth it
• Being yourself is enough

💬 A Moment to Remember

“The way I look is the least significant thing about me.”

🌿 About Danielle

Danielle is a radio presenter, body confidence advocate and campaigner. She uses her voice to support women in feeling more confident in themselves, while also working to raise awareness and push for change in education for children with additional needs.

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Rachel x

body confidence for women over 40, self acceptance, confidence in your 40s, body image podcast, women empowerment, mindset shift, starting over later in life, authentic living, social media and confidence, women supporting women, SEND support UK, alternative education pathways, functional skills vs GCSE.

This week I’m joined by Alicia Kite, a fashion industry veteran and resilient entrepreneur, about her inspiring journey from success to bankruptcy and back, her innovative shapewear brand, and her insights on confidence, self-love, and continuous learning.

Key topics

Alicia Kite's journey in the fashion industry

Resilience through bankruptcy and rebuilding

Innovative shapewear that feels like a second skin

Takeaways

Resilience is key to overcoming setbacks and achieving success

Confidence starts with how you feel in your wardrobe and self-image

Continuous learning and self-belief are vital for personal and professional growth

"Trust yourself and keep going."

Chapters

05:19 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit and Fashion Journey

08:36 Building a Successful Fashion Business

11:30 Life Changes and Challenges

14:29 Resilience and Reinvention

17:30 The Power of Image and Personal Branding

25:00 The Journey of Reinvention

31:59 Empowering Women Through Support

38:37 Embracing Change and Self-Acceptance

44:38 The Power of Learning and Growth

Alicia Kite's Website - https://aliciakite.com

@alicekiteshapewear

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