Charlie Radclyffe's story is a hard pivot: British Army officer, injured on duty at 24, and an overnight shift from fully fit to paralysis. He speaks about the strange clarity he felt early on almost skipping the “expected” stages and how the fighter response took over: rehab, grind, “get better.” Alongside that, a quieter thread ran in the background: the sense that this was also a “quest,” a forcing function for deeper learning, identity change, and meaning.

A core theme is the tension between fight and quest. Charlie explores how fight can become a refusal to accept the present, and how quest can create a strange attachment to the “after,” as if recovery might mean losing the growth. Over the last year, his relationship with “loss” shifted less partitioning life into before/after, more acceptance, and less charge when old triggers show up.

That charge mattered because Charlie’s injury didn’t end at the injury. The legal and administrative reality pensions, tribunals, repeated errors, “brown envelope” letters kept pulling him back into the story. He describes how that system can freeze people in the lived harm, and how the process itself can become corrosive, especially for those with fewer resources, less support, or active mental health strain.

Out of that experience, Charlie has built work to bridge the gap between legal complexity and the lived reality of veterans navigating claims. He speaks with a new tone: compassion without denial, accountability without bitterness. And he lands on a practical vision convening major charities, then decision-makers, then law firms not to “wrong” anyone, but to shine a clear spotlight on what’s failing, what’s working, and how to make the path less damaging for the people already carrying enough.

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A single report cracked the silence. When Laura stumbled across research on child sexual exploitation in gang settings, she suddenly saw her teenage years reflected back in detail language for what had been unnamed, proof she wasn’t alone, and a doorway to tell her mother at last.

From that moment, a decade-long journey gathered momentum: specialist services, nights of journaling, breath that softened panic, movement that thawed freeze, and a gradual return to a body that once felt unsafe to live in.

In this conversation with Laura Coveney, we talk openly about sexual abuse, exploitation and their long-term impact. Laura shares her story of losing her dad at 14, her family collapsing around her, and being drawn into a world of gang members and drug dealers who sexually exploited her at a time when she was looking for somewhere to belong. If you’ve experienced sexual abuse or trauma yourself, or you’re close to someone who has, please know this episode may be activating. Look after yourself and listen in a way that feels safe.

That moment shattered her isolation, helped her find language for what happened, and led to a clear decision: “I will do whatever it takes to reconnect to myself.”

Laura talks about “keep going no matter what” in a way that includes rest, collapse, trial and error, misdiagnosis, and slowly rebuilding safety in her body through movement, journaling, breath work, somatics and, more recently, cycle syncing which she now calls “an entire navigation system.”

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What if physical performance looked less like punishment and more like momentum? We sit down with performance coach Chris Tombs whose résumé spans World Cup-winning rugby, professional cricket, action sports, and high-performing everyday people to unpack a framework that actually fits a busy life. No biohacking gimmicks, no three-hour sweat marathons just proven habits and smart training that compound.

Chris breaks down the trifecta behind durable results: mobility to move pain-free, aerobic capacity as your energy engine, and strength as your structural chassis. We dig into why consistency beats motivation, how to microdose training on messy days, and the art of finding a volume “sweet spot” that builds you up instead of breaking you down.

Expect practical takeaways like the eight-to-one habit framework sleep, steps, mobility, hydration, protein, training, and one grounding hobby that helps you win more days with less friction. Along the way, Chris shares the behaviours of the truly elite: high standards, integrity, and a relentless commitment to the process so the outcome takes care of itself.

If you want performance for real life more energy, fewer aches, better confidence, and the freedom to say yes to adventure this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to tell us the one habit you’ll start this week.

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In this episode we sit down with Jo Bradshaw, Everest summiteer, expedition leader, and leadership coach. But this conversation quickly moves beyond altitude, summits, and achievement. Jo shares a non-linear life story shaped by uncertainty, fear, loss of confidence, and repeated reinvention from working with horses, to corporate roles, to standing on the highest mountains in the world.

What emerges is a deeper conversation about leadership under pressure, responsibility for others, and the cost of chasing external milestones as proof of worth. Jo reflects on what mountains strip away rather than what they give bias, ego, comparison, and the illusion that strength looks only one way.

Whether she’s talking about surviving the Everest earthquake, leading teams in extreme environments, or navigating menopause and identity shifts later in life, the focus repeatedly returns to presence, honesty, and self-trust.

This is an episode for high performers in transition, those questioning whether the next summit, promotion, or achievement will finally deliver clarity or peace. Jo offers a different lens: growth that comes from attention to the small inputs, ownership of internal states, and the courage to adapt without losing yourself.

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In this conversation, I sit down with Judith Kromberg a political scientist shaped less by theory and more by lived experience. Judith has worked across post-conflict environments with the UN and EU, lived in multiple countries, and now finds herself in Sweden, studying the relationship between the European Union and Greenland. What stands out isn’t the roles she’s held, but how consistently she’s followed her own internal compass while moving through complex systems, cultures, and identities.

We talk about what it means to belong to a place, a culture, and to yourself and how that sense of belonging can become a base from which to explore rather than something that confines you. Judith reflects on growing up Catalan, living as an outsider in different countries, and learning how cultural intelligence, accountability, and self-awareness shape how we navigate unfamiliar environments.

The conversation also moves into resilience not as a performance trait, but as something forged quietly through uncertainty, recovery, and adaptation. From post-war Kosovo to long hospital stays after a life-changing accident, to researching Inuit resilience in Greenland, Judith offers a thoughtful, human perspective on how people survive, adapt, and make sense of the worlds they move through.

Throughout, Judith’s compass points to a simple, powerful stance: stay curious, hold yourself accountable, and keep asking better questions across borders and beliefs.

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If the room is full of nods but decisions still stall, the problem isn’t a lack of harmony it might be a lack of skilful disagreement. Aaron sits down with leadership and culture coach Dean Leek to unpack how teams can turn conflict into a competitive advantage without burning people out.

From elite sport to FTSE boardrooms, Dean has seen what happens when “win at all costs” collides with real human limits, and why sustainable performance starts with health before high performance.

We dig into one gold‑medal story that still stings: a last‑minute weight cut that delivered a podium but raised hard ethical questions. That moment became a leadership pivot—plan for dilemmas, debrief honestly, and define what “winning well” actually means.

Dean breaks down the practical side too: how to narrow the authority gap so people speak up, how a two‑minute meeting primer invites challenge, and how to build structures like disagreement zones that create clarity about when to debate and when to decide. The goal isn’t consensus for its own sake; it’s progress through rigorous, respectful thinking.

Along the way, we explore serendipity, imposter syndrome as a hidden superpower, and the both‑and mindset that lets empathy and accountability coexist.

If you lead a team, coach, or just want better conversations at home, this is a roadmap for disagreeing well and enjoying it.

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The moment you level up, the doubts level up too. We tackle that head-on with a lively, honest conversation about the “devil at every level” the way new goals awaken old fears and the tools that actually move you forward when motivation goes missing.

With three friends who coach for a living and laugh for sanity, we explore what it looks like to leave a secure career, build a business from scratch, and still hit publish when perfectionism flares.

We dig into the upper limit problem and the internal thermostat that snaps you back to familiar comfort. You’ll hear how perfectionism shows up as a sign, not a standard; why fifty takes of a thirty‑second reel is a trap; and how commitment beats moods when it counts. We share small, concrete systems decide ahead of time, act small, measure the gains that make progress inevitable.

Belief is a lagging indicator, not the starter pistol. Break goals into tractable actions, detach your identity from outcomes, and let experience recalibrate your limits. If you’re sitting on a goal because the fear feels bigger than your confidence, this is your nudge to move, imperfectly and on purpose.

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The shine of rapid growth can hide a brutal truth: when success arrives as a sprint, your life becomes the finish line. Sitting down with Ollie Johnson, founder and CEO of Prescribe Life AI, we trace a candid journey from London finance to launching a cybersecurity startup that looked flawless on paper and felt empty on the inside.

Ollie shares the quiet signals that something was wrong, wins that felt numb, constant tension, and a moment on a flight where not landing seemed like relief and the decision to step away, regroup with his family, and rebuild a healthier way to work.

That experience sparked Prescribe Life AI, a platform that gives coaches and leaders a 360-degree view of physiological markers, habits, readiness, sleep, and mental wellbeing, turning foggy feelings into clear signals and early warnings.

We talk openly about why numbers can’t replace human connection and why the real fix requires emotional honesty, coaching, and cultural change.

For founders and leaders, the biggest takeaway is concrete: your habits set the standard. Late-night emails and weekend pings teach your team what survival looks like. Boundaries teach something else.

If your calendar is always full and your joy is oddly quiet, this conversation offers practical steps to steady the ship sleep and recovery routines, HRV and trend tracking, external coaching, and a cultural reset that prizes sustainable performance.

Listen, reflect, and then choose one boundary to protect this week. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find these conversations.

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