Being brave in the world's most dazzling circus show - Joakim Mortensen
Today's guest comes from a very different world! Joakim Mortensen was a Danish gymnast who is now an artist at the world famous Cirque Du Soleil -the show which combines acrobratics dance and music.Joakim is one of those who fly through the air doing twists and tumbles and he talks about how he got their and the sort of bravery it takes to perform new skills.Josie met him when she got an opportunity to visit their training centre and this chat lifts the lid on the acrobatic entertainment world. He talks through the parental support he got as a child and about his motivation to perform potentially dangerous routines every day. It's a very revealing chat!Thanks for supporting out podcast. Please follow us on Instagram at @Bebraverpod
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From surgeon to cancer survivor - Dr Liz O'Riordan
Today's chat really digs deep into showing bravery and transforming adversity into something empowering.Dr Liz O'Riordan is a former breast surgeon, who, at the age of 40, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She realised just how little she knew about the treatment she used to offer her patients.She began using talks and social media to improve the quality of cancer care.Her own cancer returned and left her unable to move her left shoulder...which ended her career as a surgeon.Liz talks with great honesty about the challenges she's face having now been diagnosed with cancer 3 times and how she has found purpose in her life.Liz has written a number of books including The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer, Under the Knife and The Cancer Roadmap.Thanks for your support and please connect with us on instagram @bebraverpod
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From Newsround to tracking down Cyber Criminals - the BBC's Joe Tidy
Today's guest is Joe Tidy who gives a great insight into life working in the world of cyber crime.In October 2019 he became the BBC's first Cyber Correspondent - a long way from the early days of presenting on CBBC's Newsround.Annie first met Joe as a triathlon commentator. Joe's competed in Ironman and talks about how long-distance training has helped him in life.But he's made his name as a journalist and he gives a fascinating insight into life working in the challenging area of cyber crime including being offered potentially millions of pounds by hackers to infiltrate the BBC IT system.His journalistic mantra is - if you're not going to be first, be the best.And his Be Braver tip is something he's used in live TV and in public speaking - it's the Power Pose and Josie explains what this is and how it works.Joe's book Ctrl+ Alt+ Chaos chronicles the life of a teenage internet hacker who became the most wanted cybercriminal in the world. And his new podcast series on BBC Sounds is Cyber Hack Evil Corp.We'd love to hear from you - we're on instagram @bebraverpod
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Exploring bravery - insights from sports psychologists
Today's podcast is a little different..with a series of tips and insights from across the globe. Josie's at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology and has been chatting to some fascinating fellow delegates.Dr John Coumbe-Lilley specialises in relationship therapy and sports psychology.Ceci Craft is the mental performance coach for the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball team.Dr Peter Olusaga works in high performance looking at burn out, stress and well-being.Lani Silversides works on building mental health stregth through mental skills.Lloyd Emeka focuses on chronic pain in endurance athletes.Jessica O'Kelly works mostly in youth sports and uses self-compassion.And Marci Sier, a professional squash player who specialises in performance psychology.Hope you enjoy this content. Annie's back with Josie next week with a special guest.Please follow us on insta at @bebraverpod
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Stef Reid MBE on Courage, Boldness and Moving through Fear.
This weekās episode is all about mindset ā the power that keeps us moving forward when things get tough. And we've an amazing guest in the incredible Stef Reid.Stef is a Paralympian, broadcaster, and motivational speaker. Stef talks brilliantly about resilience, self-belief and finding motivation when you don't feel like showing up. She talks honestly about a terrible boating accident as a teenager which left her needing an amputation. Stef goes on to give her take on what it really means to push through fear.She shares how setbacks shaped her confidence and how redefining success has helped her stay grounded. For anyone whoās ever doubted themselves or is procrastinating on starting something new, Stefās words are a reminder that mindset isnāt about being positive all the time ā itās about learning to keep going, even when things donāt look perfect.Stef has a newsletter based around living with more courage - the Hail Mary Friday Club. Details at www.stefreid.comThanks for listening - we'd love you to take a moment to give us a review, a rating and to follow us on instagram @bebraverpod
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 speaker.
Dr Josephine(Josie) Perry is a former Communications Director who's become a Chartered Sport Psychologist and author and often found on the gymnastic's air track trying to master handsprings.
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