When Life Gives You Lemons

Emma Levy
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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. Each week Emma chats to an inspiring individual who has faced significant life challenges but come back stronger to achieve amazing things. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/when-life-gives-you-lemons/id1668697394 Follow the show on Instagram & TikTok @lifelemonspodcast. https://emmalevy.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 2d ago

    Burnout, Reinvention and the Best Chapter Yet with Rosie Nixon

    Rosie Nixon spent over two decades at the heart of the media world including being the Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! But then, after hitting a wall, and experiencing a period of ‘burnout’ she did something brave…..she walked away from one of the most coveted roles in British media to reinvent herself entirely. She is now a qualified life coach, author of five books including her new book The Pro Method, and is founder of Rosie's Reinvention Retreats - a series of day retreats for midlife women navigating their next chapter. In this warm and deeply relatable conversation, we explore burnout, identity, values, and what it really means to rewrite your own story. In this episode: ·      Two decades at the top of celebrity media - the royal weddings, the exclusives, and the Robbie Williams scoop ·      How burnout crept up slowly and the hotel room moment that changed everything ·      The link between perimenopause and burnout and why so many women miss it ·      Why values are the foundation of everything and how to find yours ·      The PRO Method - Pause, Reflect, Organise and why the pause is the hardest part ·      Letting go of limiting self-beliefs and rewriting the stories that hold us back ·      Rosie's Reinvention Retreats and the gap she spotted in the market ·      The science of kindness and why it is genuinely good for your heart 📖 The Pro Method - available now https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/000865137X/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20pro%20method&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-v2_k0_1_14_de&crid=1RZJMY4ZWOBQR&sprefix=The%20PRO%20Method 🌿 Rosie's Reinvention Retreats 🎧 When Life Gives You Lemons - available on all podcast platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Burnout, Reinvention and the Best Chapter Yet with Rosie Nixon

  2. Aug 25

    Endometriosis, Lupus and Fighting to Be Heard — Dr Liz Murray on a Mission to Change Women's Health

    For generations, women have been told that painful, heavy periods are just part of life. That they are normal. That they should get on with it. Dr Liz Murray is on a mission to change that. A former NHS doctor, women's health activist, founder of the charity Mortal and Strong, and author of Not Just Painful Periods. In this conversation, Liz brings something rare in that she is both the doctor and the patient. Diagnosed with endometriosis, lupus, and connective tissue disease after years of dismissal, multiple miscarriages, wrongly advised IVF, and ultimately a hysterectomy in her early thirties, Liz knows this system from both sides of the consultation room. And she is determined to make sure no other woman goes through what she went through. In this episode, we have an important, honest, and eye-opening conversation about women's health that will leave you fully armed to advocate for yourself next time something just doesn’t feel right. In this episode: What endometriosis actually is and why it takes an average of nine years to diagnoseLiz's own journey from medical student in a wheelchair to a hysterectomy at 32The multiple miscarriages, wrong advice, and £12,000 of IVF that should never have happenedThe miracle pregnancy after clearance surgery and her rainbow babyWhy painful periods are not normal and what to do about itSome truths about the contraceptive pillThe emerging link between neurodiversity, hypermobility, and endometriosisHow to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn't always listenThe Japanese art of kintsugi and why Liz built a charity around it 📖 Not Just Painful Periods - available now 🌿 Mortal and Strong: mortalandstrong.com 🎧 When Life Gives You Lemons - available on all podcast platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Endometriosis, Lupus and Fighting to Be Heard — Dr Liz Murray on a Mission to Change Women's Health

  3. Aug 18

    Capsized, on Fire and Alone in the Atlantic; How Max Thorpe Came Back From Disaster to Break the World Record

    When Max Thorpe attempted to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the unimaginable happened. On day nine, leading the pairs race and ahead of world record pace, a 40-foot wave capsized their boat. What followed was a fire in the cabin, a night barricaded in a storage space the size of a suitcase, and a rescue by a 110,000-tonne oil tanker that nearly killed them both. Max was separated from the boat in the middle of the Atlantic at night, in a storm, with nothing to hold onto. He survived by grabbing the last foot of a stepladder in the darkness. He came home, processed the experience, and then unbelievably decided to go again. Two years later, Max crossed that same finish line in Antigua - breaking the world record by just 14 minutes after 37 days at sea. This is one of the most extraordinary stories of resilience, decision-making under pressure and the power of refusing to be defined by your worst moment that you will ever hear. In this episode: ·      Why a sporty kid with something to prove ended up rowing the Atlantic ·      The nine days of brutal conditions before everything went wrong ·      The capsize, the fire, and the night barricaded in a cabin the size of a suitcase ·      Being separated from the boat in the dark and grabbing a rope with his last strength ·      Coming home and deciding to go again and why ·      The second row - breaking oars, rebuilding them at sea, and a two-hour sprint finish ·      Breaking the world record by 14 minutes ·      How facing his own mortality changed the way he lives 🎧 When Life Gives You Lemons. New episode out now.  Available on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Capsized, on Fire and Alone in the Atlantic; How Max Thorpe Came Back From Disaster to Break the World Record

  4. Aug 11

    Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: The Footballer Who Is Starting a Health Revolution

    Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu was on the path to becoming a professional footballer when at 15 years old, a tackle ruptured all his knee ligaments. After two gruelling surgeries and two years of rehabilitation, the club doctors handed him a prescription for painkillers and told him to get on with it. But his body rejected the painkillers and he was in agony every morning. So Thomas and his father did something remarkable. They started researching. They looked at ancient cultures, Ayurvedic practices, herbs and spices used as medicine for centuries. They went on to create a homemade golden elixir from whole raw ingredients; turmeric, ginger, pomegranate, watermelon, that within six weeks left Thomas completely pain free for the first time in years. What followed was a Premier League football career, an iconic goal at Euro 2016 for Wales and eventually, the founding of The Turmeric Co, one of the most exciting health drinks businesses in the UK. But this episode is about much more than turmeric. It's about rejection, reinvention, purpose, and what the world could look like if we put prevention before treatment. In this episode: Two ACL ruptures at 15 and the surgeon who told him to find a new careerHow his father's Nigerian grandfather, a herbalist, inspired the remedy that changed everythingThe Premier League career nobody thought he would have and the iconic Euro 2016 goalWhat professional football teaches you about rejection that most people never learnWhy reinvention isn't luck - it's a decisionThe truth about the juice industry and why fresh doesn't always mean freshWhat the world would look like if the NHS put prevention before treatmentWhy sugar is the biggest drug in the world🌿 Find out more: @theturmericco on instagram 🎧 When Life Gives You Lemons available on all podcast platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: The Footballer Who Is Starting a Health Revolution

  5. Aug 4

    Lucy Charles-Barclay: Ironman World Champion - Knocked Down, Come Back Stronger

    What does it take to be the best in the world and keep coming back every time life knocks you down? Lucy Charles-Barclay is one of the most dominant athletes in the history of long-course triathlon. A 2023 Ironman World Champion, two-time 70.3 World Champion, and the fastest swimmer in the sport, Lucy's journey to the top has been anything but straightforward. She started as an elite competitive swimmer, trialled for the London 2012 Olympics, and when she didn't make it, walked away from the sport entirely. She then signed up for an Ironman almost on a whim and what followed is one of sport's most remarkable stories of reinvention. But it's not just the victories that make Lucy's story so compelling. It's everything in between. Stress fractures, a calf tear on mile one of the marathon at the very race she went on to win, a life-threatening DNF in Kona when her husband and coach Reece pulled her from the course. Then, just four weeks later she was back on top of the podium as 70.3 World Champion in Marbella. And through all of it, she recently received a diagnosis of coeliac disease that explained years of unexplained injuries and finally gave her the answers she'd been searching for. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, the power of a great team, and what it really means to never stop coming back. In this episode: Missing out on the London 2012 Olympics and how it accidentally led to triathlonWhat a peak training week really looks like - 30 hours, 5am starts and very little sleepThe coeliac disease diagnosis that changed everything and explained years of injuriesBeing pulled from the Kona World Championships by her husbandFour weeks later winning the 70.3 World Championships in Marbella when the world had written her offThe mental strategies that get her through the darkest moments in a raceWhat still drives her at the very top of the sportHer big goal for October 2026 - returning to Kona to go one better 🎧 Follow Lucy on Instagram @LucyCharles93 and on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LucyCharlesBarclay 🌐 Follow When Life Gives You Lemons — available on all podcast platforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lucy Charles-Barclay: Ironman World Champion - Knocked Down, Come Back Stronger

  6. Jul 28

    The Cliff Called World's End; Paralysis, Purpose and Redefining Impossible with Darren Edwards

    How do you rebuild your life when a split second changes everything forever? Darren Edwards was an experienced climber, adventurer, and thrill-seeker when a rock collapse at a cliff face called World's End sent him falling 350 feet, breaking his back and leaving him paralysed from the chest down. What followed is one of the most extraordinary stories of resilience, reinvention, and raw human courage you'll ever hear. In this conversation, Darren takes us from that terrifying moment on the cliff face and the best friend who threw himself on top of Darren to stop him falling to his death. Through the heartbreak of rehabilitation, the pursuit of Paralympic glory, and the record-breaking expeditions that followed; including kayaking 1400km from Land's End to John O'Groats and attempting to sit-ski to the South Pole. Darren is living proof that adversity isn't the end of the story. It can be the beginning of an even greater one. In this episode: ·      The moment at World's End that changed everything and the friend who saved his life ·      What it truly feels like to be told you will never walk again ·      Hitting rock bottom in rehab and the physio whose words lit the way back ·      Why it took four years to stop wishing the accident had never happened ·      Kayaking 1400km around the British coastline with four friends who had each faced life-changing trauma ·      Seven marathons, seven days, seven continents and why it was the worst week of his life ·      The South Pole expedition and what "failure" really means Find out more at https://redefiningimpossible.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Cliff Called World's End; Paralysis, Purpose and Redefining Impossible with Darren Edwards

  7. Feb 3

    Dame Kelly Holmes – The Power of Authenticity

    Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic gold medallist and a true symbol of resilience. In this milestone 100th episode, Kelly shares her incredible journey from overcoming injuries and personal challenges to becoming a leading advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this honest conversation, Kelly opens up about her struggles with mental health, including her experiences with self-harm and the pressures of being a high-performing athlete. She reflects on her groundbreaking achievements at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she made history as the first British female athlete to win two gold medals at the same Games. Kelly also discusses her time in the military, the challenges of discovering her sexuality in an environment where being gay was illegal, and the impact of societal expectations on her life. She shares her decision to come out publicly in 2022, emphasising the importance of living authentically and the freedom that comes with it. This episode is not just about sports; it's about resilience, identity, and the power of community. Tune in to hear Kelly's inspiring story and the lessons she's learned along the way.   You can now subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts which allows you to listen to the full episode ad-free and enjoy some bonus Behind The Scenes content. Don't forget to please follow the show and leave a review to help us grow. This episode is sponsored by @physiquemgmt. Use code lemon10 for a 10% discount on their website. (Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or promotions, and exclusions apply to select high-value items.) Follow Dame Kelly Holmes on Instagram @damekellyholmes Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifelemonspodcast Emma’s Website: https://emmalevy.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dame Kelly Holmes – The Power of Authenticity

  8. Feb 3 • Subscribers Only

    Dame Kelly Holmes – The Power of Authenticity

    Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic gold medallist and a true symbol of resilience. In this milestone 100th episode, Kelly shares her incredible journey from overcoming injuries and personal challenges to becoming a leading advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this honest conversation, Kelly opens up about her struggles with mental health, including her experiences with self-harm and the pressures of being a high-performing athlete. She reflects on her groundbreaking achievements at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she made history as the first British female athlete to win two gold medals at the same Games. Kelly also discusses her time in the military, the challenges of discovering her sexuality in an environment where being gay was illegal, and the impact of societal expectations on her life. She shares her decision to come out publicly in 2022, emphasising the importance of living authentically and the freedom that comes with it. This episode is not just about sports; it's about resilience, identity, and the power of community. Tune in to hear Kelly's inspiring story and the lessons she's learned along the way. You can now subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts which allows you to listen to the full episode ad-free and enjoy some bonus Behind The Scenes content. Don't forget to please follow the show and leave a review to help us grow. This episode is sponsored by @physiquemgmt. Use code lemon10 for a 10% discount on their website. (Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or promotions, and exclusions apply to select high-value items.) Follow Dame Kelly Holmes on Instagram @damekellyholmes Follow the podcast on Instagram @lifelemonspodcast Emma’s Website: https://emmalevy.me

    Dame Kelly Holmes – The Power of Authenticity
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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. Each week Emma chats to an inspiring individual who has faced significant life challenges but come back stronger to achieve amazing things. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/when-life-gives-you-lemons/id1668697394 Follow the show on Instagram & TikTok @lifelemonspodcast. https://emmalevy.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Emma Levy
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 610784
  • Show Website
    When Life Gives You Lemons
  • Provider
    Emma Levy

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