From Challenges to Triumphs: My Journey Through Grief and Healing and Lessons Learned from Inspiring Guests
Host, 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 used humour to navigate their darkest times. Emma also discusses the importance of manifesting and living with intention, drawing parallels between her journey and those of her guests.As she prepares for Season 8 of 'When Life Gives You Lemons', Emma invites you to reflect on your own values and purpose, reminding us all to live for today. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the podcast with friends to help spread the message of resilience and hope.Follow us on Instagram: @LifeLemonsPodcastWatch all episodes on YouTube: When Life Gives You Lemons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tom Daley on Finding Perspective, Gratitude, Grief and High Performance; His journey from Adversity to Olympic Success – A Journey of Resilience
Tom 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 Tom share his journey through adversity, including the tragic loss of his father, struggles with bullying, and navigating his sexuality in the public eye. We also discuss the importance of perspective, gratitude, and mindfulness in high-pressure situations. Tom reflects on his early experiences in diving, the challenges he faced during aspects of his career, and how becoming a father has transformed his outlook on life and competition.Discover how Tom turned moments of despair into motivation and the significance of finding joy beyond your sport. Whether you're an athlete or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights on resilience, mental health, and the power of community.This is a real honest account from Tom and one which will without doubt inspire many listeners that they can also achieve their goals despite facing significant adversity along the way.Don't forget to rate it, follow and write a review if you enjoy listening. And please share with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The power of female collaboration, navigating the modelling industry and turning adversity into empowerment; with Tijana Tamboric
As 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 Tijana discusses how she has navigated the complexities of life, her inspiring journey of resilience, the challenges she faced with body image and the competitive nature of the fashion world.We explore themes of identity, success, and the importance of collaboration over competition. Tijana's insights on fulfilment, the evolution of success, and the power of storytelling will inspire anyone looking to overcome adversity and find their own path.Follow us on Instagram:@LifeLemonsPodcastWatch the full episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Navigating Being a Victim of Sexual Abuse as a Child; with Mark O'Sullivan - From Darkness to Laughter
Comedian, 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 inspire others. We also discuss his new podcast, Making Lemonade, where similar to ‘When Life Gives You Lemons’ Mark explores how individuals can turn their adversities into positives.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse that may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care while listening.You can listen to the full episode wherever you find your podcasts or watch on YouTube.Don't forget to please rate, review and share with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ordinary People can do Extraordinary Things – rowing the Atlantic ocean and a cancer diagnosis with Felicity Ashley
Felicity 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 40-day journey at sea.The signs and symptoms of Felicity's cancer diagnosis and the importance of early detection.How exercise played a crucial role in her recovery and mental well-being during treatment.The concept of post-traumatic growth and how adversity can lead to personal transformation. Tune in to hear how Felicity turned her challenges into opportunities for growth and inspiration. If you enjoy listening, please do rate it and we’d be so grateful if you could write a review and then share with your friends. Follow us on Instagram at @LifeLemonsPodcast and watch all episodes on YouTube.Connect with Felicity:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicityashley/https://www.felicityashley.com/Felicity’s book, an account of her journey through adventure and adversity, will be published on 8th July 2025. To hear the latest updates and get access to special offers and events visit:https://www.felicityashley.com/book-launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the podcast which interviews high performing individuals who have been through adversity but come back stronger. Hosted by Emma Levy, a physiotherapist who has helped elite athletes on their way to Olympic success. This podcast was born following Emma's own trauma when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of just 36. Sat in the chemo chair she set herself the goal of starting a podcast to explore resilience and the importance of mindset. Through discussion with incredible individuals, Emma aims to explore and share amazing real- life stories of finding triumph following trauma, with the ultimate goal of helping others deal with adversity, and inspiring them to do great things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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