The Be Braver Podcast

Today's guest is making a switch in careers after being forced to quit cycling after an horrific accident.
Imogen Cotter grew up doing lots of sport, particularly running, and won the all -Ireland cross country and track medals when she was in her teens.
She went on a talent transfer programme and became a full-time cyclist with the Irish track cycling team based in Majorca. When things didn't work out she switched to becoming a road racer.
All was going well until 2022 when, during a training ride in Spain, she was hit by a van being driven at 60 km an hour on the wrong side of the road. Her injuries included a broken patella and radius and ruptured tendons and she needed five surgeries and a huge amount of recovery time.
Now she's training to become a sports journalist and already being successful.
You can follow her progress here: @imogencotter
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Hello and it's lovely to be back with our 3rd season.
This episode is a catch-up on the thing that have happened to both Annie and Josie this year.
Annie reveals that her plan to take on a challenging race in early 2026 had to be abandoned. She lost confidence after a training accident and decided not to take part, just 36 hours before she was due to fly out. Annie reveals how she came to terms with it and what she got out of it.
Josie relates this to the Sunken Cost Fallacy in psychology, which can be applied to any project or relationship.
There's a discussion on the business of life and how not to be too hard on yourself if things don't get done and some thoughts on gratitude.
They recap on a previous episode with David Smith MBE whose health has deteriorated. He gave us one of Josie's favourite quotes - "Be where your feet are".
And Annie reveals a new career she's training for which has had some friends perplexed!
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Hello, we're closing season 2 with a very special episode in which Josie builds a confidence jar for Annie....and at the same time shows how we all can do the same at home.
It's a technique to boost confidence and self-esteem and is easy to replicate.
The jar is for Annie who will start 2026 taking on an endurance challenge and it's there to dip in to when there are moments of doubt.
You'll hear Josie asking Annie about her strengths, skills, setbacks she's overcome and successes she's proud of.
We'd just like to say a big thank you for all of your support during the last 12 months. We wish you a Happy Christmas and a braver 2026! Please keep in touch on insta @bebraverpod and we'll see you in a couple of months.

Today's guest is Richard Whitehead who so many different insights in to bravery and living life with no limits. Richard was born with no legs and has gone on to be a double Paralympic Gold medal winner in 200m, a world record holder in marathon and a competitor in many TV shows such as Hunted and Splash, the celebrity diving show.
His story is one about taking on the norm from an early age. His parents fought hard to get him to be able to do school sport. He then went on to work in sports coaching. He's a charity fund-raiser, an active volunteer and has carried out humanitarian work in some of the world's troubled areas. A great believer in giving back to society.
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Today's podcast is a really powerful chat with someone Annie has known for a long time. Siri Lindley became World Triathlon Champion whilst she was training alongside Annie. But that's just part of Siri's story.
Siri's family life was shaken as a young girl when her parents separated and she and her sister found their mother trying to commit suicide.
Siri's suffered anxiety and OCD during her life and being diagnosed with acute myeloid eukaemia left her with another harrowing time.
But she remains so positive and wanting to make a difference.
She and her wife set up Believe Ranch and Rescue to save former rodeo horse that were heading to slaughter
So much to take from this - the power of gratitude, redefining fear and looking for meaning.
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