Beyond FEAR Podcast

Jen Summers

Beyond Fear is a conversation-led podcast hosted by Jen Summers - biomechanics coach, rehab student, and endurance athlete. These aren’t quick interviews, but honest, in-depth discussions that explore pain, injury, behaviour, and performance. Expect real conversations that challenge simple narratives, dig into the grey areas, and think out loud - without pretending to have all the answers.

  1. Sep 14

    EP:17 You Don’t Need the Perfect Path: Breaking Into Film & TV with Rhys Bebb | Beyond Fear Podcast

    How do you actually get into the film and television industry — especially if you don’t have the perfect CV, the right contacts or a clear career path?In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, Jen is joined by Rhys Bebb, Education and Training Manager at Screen Alliance Wales, to explore what careers in film and TV really look like behind the scenes.Rhys works with people across Wales, from school-age children discovering the industry for the first time to adults considering an entirely new career. We talk about why there is rarely one straightforward route into the screen industry, why adaptability can matter more than qualifications, and how seemingly unrelated skills can become unexpectedly valuable later.We also dig into some of the realities that don’t always make it into the glamorous behind-the-scenes documentaries: freelance work, networking, uncertainty between productions, unpaid experience, rejection, pressure and the importance of understanding what a job actually involves before deciding it is your dream role.Rhys shares stories of people entering the industry through unconventional routes — including a hairdresser who taught herself special-effects make-up using YouTube tutorials before eventually working for Disney — and explains why simply making things, learning continuously and getting involved can take you further than waiting for the perfect opportunity.We also explore the idea that success doesn’t always mean climbing to the top. Sometimes finding the role you genuinely enjoy, becoming brilliant at it and building a career around your strengths is the better destination.Whether you want to work in film and television, are considering changing careers, or simply feel as though your own path has taken a few unexpected detours, this conversation is a reminder that very little experience is truly wasted.Find out more about Screen Alliance Wales and Rhys’s work through the links below.Instagram: / screenalliancewales Facebook: / screenalliancewalesWeb: / www.screenalliancewales.comemail: / info@screenalliancewales.comBeyond Fear explores the psychology, experiences and decisions that shape the way we live — particularly what happens when we stop allowing fear to make those decisions for us.Follow me on:YouTube: / @beyondfearpodcastInstagram: / jenniFEARsummers Facebook: / wrexhammassageLinkedIn: / jen-summersTikTok: / jensummers666

  2. Sep 2

    EP 16: How to Find Yourself: Motivation, Self-Belief & Starting Over with Deb Basham | Beyond Fear Podcast

    How to Find Yourself Again: Motivation, Self-Belief & Starting Over | Beyond Fear PodcastHave you ever reached a point in life where you suddenly think: who actually am I now?In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, Jen talks with qualified therapist and life coach Deb Basham about what it means to lose yourself — and how you begin finding your way back.For many women, years can be spent being someone’s partner, mum, daughter, employee or caregiver. Then something changes. The children grow up. A relationship ends. Your career no longer fits. You hit your 40s or 50s and realise you’ve spent so much time thinking about what everybody else needs that you’re not entirely sure what you want anymore.We explore motivation, confidence and self-belief - but without pretending that positive thinking magically fixes everything.Debbie shares her journey from the corporate world into life coaching, person-centred therapy and solution-focused therapy, and we discuss why understanding yourself is sometimes only the beginning. At some point, you also need to work out what happens next.We talk about why fear of failure and judgement can stop us taking action, how limiting beliefs become part of our identity, and why starting ridiculously small can sometimes be far more powerful than setting another enormous goal.We also explore grief and major life transitions, including the idea that we don’t necessarily “get over” loss — instead, life gradually grows around it.Along the way, Jen brings in ideas from motivation and rehabilitation, including self-efficacy and Self-Determination Theory: why feeling capable, having autonomy and having supportive people around us can make such a difference to whether we actually follow through.If you’re rebuilding after a difficult period, questioning what you want next, struggling with motivation or simply wondering who you are beyond all the roles you’ve accumulated, this conversation is for you.Debbie also introduces Rebuild and Rise, her 12-week online coaching programme beginning 21 September 2026, designed to help people rebuild self-belief and start moving forwards.Deb's links:Website: https://www.myresilienceclub.com/rebuild-riseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FRiCfYodf/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/muu9t45cTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@my_resilience_club?_r=1&_t=ZN-99LHve9QSwQFollow me on:YouTube: / @beyondfearpodcastInstagram: / jensummers666 Facebook: / wrexhammassageLinkedIn: / jen-summersTikTok: / jensummers666Listen to the Beyond FEAR Podcast on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rBFWE22Uzuka60AyWLtIVApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-fear-podcast/id1762414519

  3. Sep 2

    EP15: Harmony Ramage: Wrexham Singer-Songwriter Releases Her First Studio Single

    Meet Harmony Ramage, a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Wrexham who is releasing her first single and already working on her debut album. Harmony began her musical journey by learning the flute at six years old. She later moved on to piano and taught herself guitar, before beginning vocal lessons and developing her own sound as an independent artist. She wrote her first song at just 11 after being made to feel “weird” for loving music. Today, Harmony has written around 250 songs, built thousands of followers online and selected 11 tracks for her first album.In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, Harmony talks openly about songwriting, bullying, confidence, social media criticism and the vulnerability of sharing her own lyrics with the world. We also discuss how young musicians can begin creating and releasing music without moving to London or Manchester. Harmony records music both from her bedroom and at ROC2 Studios on an industrial estate in Wrexham, showing that professional music opportunities can be found much closer to home.Harmony shares how she creates songs using Logic Pro, how she distributes her music independently and why supportive parents, teachers and fellow musicians have been so important to her journey.Her new single is released on Saturday 8 August 2026.Please support Harmony Ramage by listening to her music, following her on social media, saving her songs to your playlists and sharing them with others.HARMONY RAMAGEInstagram: instagram.com/@harmony.ramageSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5koRS...Apple:   / harmony-ramage  TikTok: tiktok.com/@harmony.ramage⭐⭐⭐ STUDIO DEBUT ⭐⭐⭐New single: https://ditto.fm/if-he-wanted-to-he-w...OTHER LINKSROC2 Studios, Wrexham: https://roc2.co.ukWrexham Sounds: https://www.wrexhamsounds.orgWrexFest: https://www.wrexfest.com

  4. Jul 27

    EP14: Art Therapy, Trauma & Unpacking the Boxes We Carry | Jen Williams - Beyond Fear Podcast

    Most people think art therapy is about creating beautiful artwork. It isn't.In this episode, registered art therapist Jen Williams explains how creativity can help us process trauma, explore our identity and reconnect with ourselves after life's biggest challenges. We talk about why you don't need to be artistic, how creativity gives difficult emotions somewhere to go, and why so many of us spend years living inside labels that were never really ours.Jen also shares the story behind her upcoming memoir Beyond the Self, including her own experiences of grief, therapy, creativity and the personal journey that inspired the book.Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, grief, burnout, trauma, addiction, or simply questioning who you are, this conversation offers a thoughtful introduction to the role creativity can play in understanding yourself.In this episode we discuss:• What art therapy actually is (and what it isn't)• Why you don't need artistic talent to benefit• Trauma, the nervous system and emotional expression• Identity, labels and finding yourself again• Creativity as an alternative to unhealthy coping strategies• The connection between mind, body and emotion• A simple creative exercise you can try today• Jen's upcoming book Beyond the SelfIf this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might need to hear it.Follow Jen Williams: Instagram: / beyond.the.self.bookInstagram: /creative.fulfilmentFacebook: /creative.fulfilment1Website: www.creativefulfilment.com

  5. Apr 14

    EP 13: Physiotherapy vs Sports Injury Rehabilitation - Which Degree Pathway Is Right for You?

    Trying to decide between a Physiotherapy degree and Sports Injury Rehabilitation (SIR)?In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, Jen sits down with Ed, a second-year physiotherapy student, to break down the real differences between the two pathways - from placements, degree structure and clinical hours to career opportunities, NHS Band 5 jobs, private practice, sports roles and long-term progression.If you’re a college student, career changer, mature student, sports therapist, rehab coach or someone considering Wrexham University / UK physio pathways, this episode gives honest insight into what each route can lead to.We also dive into salary expectations, NHS banding, psychology in rehabilitation, placements, future specialisms, and whether you can move from SIR into physiotherapy later.Perfect for anyone searching:physiotherapy vs sports injury rehabilitation, sports rehab degree, should I study physio, SIR degree careers, NHS physio salary, physio placements UK.#Physiotherapy #SportsInjuryRehabilitation #PhysioDegree #StudentLife #WrexhamUniversity #CareerAdvice #Rehabilitation

  6. Mar 23

    EP12 Chronic Pain, Placebo, & Nocebo - How Expectation Changes the Body | Beyond Fear Podcast

    Can expectation change pain? Can fear make symptoms worse? And why do some people feel very real symptoms even when scans look normal? In this episode of the BeyondFear Podcast, I’m joined by consultant psychiatrist Harvey Brown to explore placebo, nocebo, chronic pain, functional neurological disorder, trauma, stress responses, and the nervous system. We talk about why pain is not just a simple signal of tissue damage, how beliefs and context can shape symptoms, why being listened to matters clinically, and how fear, uncertainty and diagnosis can influence recovery. This is a wide-ranging conversation touching on pain science, neuroplasticity, PTSD, medically unexplained symptoms, functional disorders, chronic stress, and the biopsychosocial model. If you’re interested in chronic pain, rehabilitation, psychology, trauma, placebo and nocebo effects, or how the brain and body interact, this one is for you. #BeyondFearPodcast #Placebo #Nocebo #ChronicPain #PainScience #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #Neuroplasticity #Trauma #PTSD #BiopsychosocialModel #Rehabilitation #Psychology #NervousSystem #PainEducation #SportsRehab Follow me on:YouTube: / @CoachJenLouiseInstagram: / coachjenlouise Facebook: / coachjenlouise LinkedIn: / jen-louise TikTok: / jencoppock

  7. Feb 28

    EP11 The Running Man - Deka World Champion, Boxing and Building a Champion Mindset | Beyond Fear

    Follow Gwion on: @GwiEllisAnd @gethinelliscoaching for Gwion's Personal TrainerIn this episode of Beyond Fear, Jen sits down with Gwion - Deka World Champion, boxer, proud Bala local and known by many as “The Running Man” on TikTok.This isn’t just a conversation about winning.We talk about what it actually takes to become world class, how identity shapes performance, balancing multiple sports, and the mindset required when ambition starts getting serious.Gwion shares: • Growing up and training in Bala • His route into Deka and hybrid competition • Why boxing still matters to him • What motivation really looks like behind the scenes • Pressure, setbacks and staying grounded • Social media versus real life • The difference between discipline and hypeKey Topics & Chapter Markers00:00 Introduction - From Bala to World Champion03:45 Growing Up in Bala and Early Sport Influences08:20 Discovering Running and Competitive Drive14:30 How Deka Entered the Picture20:10 Winning the World Championships - What It Actually Felt Like26:40 Boxing and Why One Sport Isn’t Enough33:15 Motivation vs Discipline - The Truth About Consistency39:50 Social Media, Identity and “The Running Man”47:30 Pressure, Expectations and Staying Grounded55:40 What’s Next - Going Pro, Ambition and Long-Term VisionFollow me on:YouTube: / @jcoppockcoach Instagram: / jencoppock Facebook: / jencoppockcoach LinkedIn: / jen-coppock TikTok: / jencoppockListen to the Beyond FEAR Podcast on:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-coppockApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-fear-podcast/id1762414519

    EP11 The Running Man - Deka World Champion, Boxing and Building a Champion Mindset | Beyond Fear

  8. Feb 24

    EP10. Breathwork for Sport and Study - Evidence, Experience and Scepticism

    Follow Mark Byrne on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574020242523Instagram: / topmarkscoachingTikTok: / topmarkscoaching In this episode of the Beyond Fear Podcast, I sit down with Mark to explore breathwork without the hype.We talk about where breathwork fits into studying, sport, rehabilitation, stress regulation and everyday life - and where it might be misunderstood. This is an honest conversation about nasal breathing, nervous system regulation, performance, recovery, and why something so simple can still feel controversial.Mark shares his personal journey into breathwork following cancer treatment, how he applies functional breathing techniques in real settings, and how athletes, students and everyday people can use breathing to feel more grounded and focused.This isn’t about trends or magic fixes - it’s about understanding your body and making breathing practical. Follow me on:YouTube: / @jcoppockcoach Instagram: / jencoppock Facebook: / jencoppockcoach LinkedIn: / jen-coppock TikTok: / jencoppockListen to the Beyond FEAR Podcast on:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenny-coppockApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-fear-podcast/id1762414519

    EP10. Breathwork for Sport and Study - Evidence, Experience and Scepticism
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Beyond Fear is a conversation-led podcast hosted by Jen Summers - biomechanics coach, rehab student, and endurance athlete. These aren’t quick interviews, but honest, in-depth discussions that explore pain, injury, behaviour, and performance. Expect real conversations that challenge simple narratives, dig into the grey areas, and think out loud - without pretending to have all the answers.

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  • Creator
    Jen Summers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jen Summers
  • Show Website
    Beyond FEAR Podcast