In this powerful episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of an athlete currently training to swim the Channel - one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. She opens up about her past battle with an eating disorder, how she fought her way back to health, and how those experiences now fuel her mindset, resilience, and purpose in training.

We talk honestly about the realities of preparing for such an extreme physical feat, from long open-water sessions and mental strategies, to the crucial role nutrition plays in both performance and recovery. This conversation is a raw and empowering look at turning adversity into strength, and proof that healing and high performance can coexist.

In this powerful World Cancer Day special, we share the story of an extraordinary woman taking on an epic challenge: swimming, cycling, and running around the UK to raise awareness of how movement can support mental health and people affected by cancer.

Her journey isn’t just about miles and medals, t’s about hope, healing, and the transformative power of movement during some of life’s toughest moments. We dive into her motivation, the mental and physical challenges of such an ambitious endurance project, and why staying active can be a lifeline for those facing cancer and its aftermath.

This episode is a reminder that movement isn’t just performance, it’s therapy, empowerment, and a statement of resilience.

🎗️ In honour of World Cancer Day, we explore how sport, community, and purpose can help us move through even the darkest times.

In this episode, we speak with an incredible swimmer, Amber Keegan whose competitive career was cut short by injury, a serious car accident, and an eating disorder. Forced to step away from the sport that once defined her, she faced the challenge of rebuilding her identity beyond the pool.

This honest conversation explores loss, recovery, and resilience — and how she has transformed adversity into purpose.

Today, she is using her talent and voice to campaign for meaningful change with Surfers Against Sewage, proving that impact doesn’t end when competition does.A powerful episode about redefining success and finding strength on the other side of sport.

In this episode, we speak with a professional athlete whose racing career was forced to pause when ill health changed everything. For someone whose identity was built on performance and competition, stepping away from the start line was one of the toughest challenges he’s ever faced.

But the story didn’t end there.

Through recovery, reflection, and resilience, he channelled his experiences into becoming an exceptional coach—using what he learned in the hardest moments to help others grow, adapt, and perform. Now, with his health improving, he’s beginning a new chapter: returning to racing with a deeper understanding of his body, his limits, and what truly matters.

This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes stepping back is what allows us to come back stronger—and that the greatest performances aren’t always measured by podiums.

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to look back at just some of the incredible voices and stories shared on the podcast over the past twelve months. From moments of doubt and adversity to breakthroughs, resilience, and quiet determination, each guest has offered something powerful about what it truly means to keep going.

In this reflective episode, we revisit key insights and standout moments from across the year, highlighting the lessons that stayed with us most—about motivation, navigating tough times, and finding the strength to move forward when giving up feels easier.

Whether you’re ending the year tired, inspired, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that progress isn’t always loud, and strength often shows up quietly, one decision at a time.

Perfect for anyone needing a reset, a reminder, or a reason to keep moving forward.

She was a dedicated runner long before three autoimmune diseases changed her life—but she never stopped. In this inspiring episode, Dr Maggie Osa shares how running has become continued to help her, even when she faces the possibility of her conditions progressing. A story of courage, movement, and the power of refusing to give up.

In this episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we sit down with Bianca Fernandez-Clark, Chair of Women in Tri and a powerful voice for change in the endurance world. Bianca opens up about the challenges she’s faced throughout her own sporting journey — from navigating barriers in access and representation to overcoming the personal hurdles that shaped her path in triathlon.

Now, she’s using that lived experience to lead meaningful change. Through her work with Women in Tri and across the wider sports industry, Bianca is helping women break into the world of swim, bike, and run with confidence, support, and opportunity.

This episode is about resilience, advocacy, and the courage to create the change you once needed yourself. Bianca’s story reminds us that when we remove barriers for one athlete, we open the door for many more to cross their own toughest finish lines.

In this episode of The Toughest Finish Line, we meet an extraordinary woman who has redefined what’s possible — setting a new world record as the fastest autistic female in the ironman distance. Marlynne's story isn’t just about speed; it’s about strength, courage, and the power of showing up as your true self.

She opens up about navigating life and sport through the lens of autism, the challenges she’s faced both on and off the course, and how endurance became her way of finding focus. From training setbacks to race-day breakthroughs, her journey is a masterclass in resilience.

This is a story for anyone who’s ever felt different, doubted themselves, or wondered if they truly belonged in the sport. Because sometimes, the toughest finish lines aren’t the ones we cross — they’re the ones we fight to believe we can reach.