IF YOU CAN

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World-record-breaking adventurer, Louis Alexander, sits down with inspirational people who have taken big leaps in entertainment, sport, business and beyond to talk honestly about what led to their success - the doubts, difficulties and decisions that shaped their path. The mission? Make sure you leave with practical lessons you can actually use as you figure out your own next steps.

  1. 6d ago

    NEVER LOSE HOPE: Jaymi Hensley's Story of Fame, Grief & Resilience

    Jaymi Hensley knows what it feels like to live at both extremes. As a member of boyband Union J, he went from The X Factor to a major record deal, sold-out arenas and a life that looked like the dream from the outside... until the band were dropped, the money stopped, and Jaymi found himself trying to keep up an appearance he could no longer afford. But nothing could prepare him for the loss of his long-term partner, Olly, who passed away just weeks before they were due to marry. In this episode, Jaymi opens up about the highest highs and the lowest lows of his career and his life, what fame really costs, why he's never been able to switch off, and how he found the strength to keep going when hope felt impossible. This is a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it really means to rebuild. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. 0:00 – Introduction 0:57 – Welcome to If You Can 1:11 – The greatest lesson: learning to say no 2:42 – Dropped by Sony six weeks after a number one record 4:07 – Becoming CEO of his own life at 21 5:23 – Buying a Range Rover to keep up appearances 6:15 – Moving back to his mum's, taking back control 7:00 – Unemployed and "untouchable" 8:31 – Built for this: talent, risk and no safety net 10:06 – Reaching the peak of success at just 21 11:02 – The reality of achieving success young 12:09 – 20 years into a career and still asking "what's next?" 14:08 – Staying motivated without traditional milestones 17:04 – A word from Bob 17:57 – Wanting fame, and being honest about it 20:28 – His late partner's dream of the Olympics 22:23 – Would he still choose this path? 23:41 – His first ever gig: Wembley Arena at 17 24:22 – The rush, the addiction, the chase 27:12 – Imposter syndrome and self-sabotage 28:20 – Learning to control his inner thoughts 29:42 – Risk, reward and the pull of the unknown 30:30 – His message to anyone facing adversity right now 33:15 – "The only thing irreversible is when we pass away" 34:15 – Why you have to keep a little hope alive 34:37 – Kris Jenner, Oprah and the power of the comeback 37:16 – Losing his fiancé, Olly, two years ago 38:16 – Why hope is ingrained in all of us 39:07 – The most hopeless he's ever felt 40:08 – The hardest thing he will ever go through 42:12 – The three pillars: risk, sacrifice, faith 43:06 – His hope for what's next: peace 44:31 – Proud of who you are, not what you are 44:53 – Bob's Everyday Hero 46:33 – Closing thoughts DISCOVER BOB... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk #IfYouCan #LouisAlexander #LifeLessons #Inspiration #Mindset #TakingTheLeap #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #OvercomingChallenges #SelfBelief #GrowthMindset #SuccessJourney #RealConversations #FindingDirection #Resilience We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  2. Aug 16

    DON'T QUIT: A Collection of Life-Changing Lessons

    In this special compilation episode of If You Can, we're bringing together the moments and mindset lessons that have stuck with us most - on fear, resilience, stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks, and why stress might just be your superpower. Featuring insights from Daren Parr, Jack Jarvis, Vicki Anstey & Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  3. Aug 9

    The Man Who Walked Across Antarctica Twice | Louis Rudd

    Louis Rudd MBE is the first person in history to walk across Antarctica twice. A former SAS soldier with 34 years of military service who's turned polar exploration into one of the greatest feats of endurance the modern world has seen. In this episode, Louis opens up about joining the Royal Marines at 16 despite everyone telling him he wouldn't make it, passing SAS selection at 22 against far more experienced candidates, and the brutal two-and-a-half-month race to the South Pole with Henry Worsley that nearly broke him before it made him. We talk about the "dark arts" of polar travel, the shock of standing alone on the Antarctic ice for the first time, and what it really takes to build self-belief when everyone around you says no. If you've ever needed proof that resilience isn't something you're born with - it's something you build - this is one of the most powerful conversations we've ever recorded. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  4. Aug 2

    Leading Through Crisis as a British Diplomat | Nikesh Mehta

    Nikesh Mehta OBE is His Majesty's British High Commissioner to Singapore — one of the UK's most senior diplomats, with two decades spent navigating conflict zones, counter-terrorism, and crisis leadership from Iraq to South Korea. In this episode, Nick shares how the son of immigrant parents ended up representing Britain on the world stage — from early self-doubt inside the Foreign Office to senior roles at GCHQ and leading the British Embassy through Covid in South Korea. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him, what it was like leading through the Manchester Arena attack, and the decision-making framework he relies on when the stakes are highest. Whether you're navigating high-pressure decisions of your own or wondering what real leadership looks like under fire, this conversation is full of hard-won lessons from a life spent representing a country — and figuring out who you are while doing it. 0:00 Intro: Meet Nikesh Mehta OBE 0:46 Flipping the script: interviewing the interviewer 3:15 Growing up the son of migrant parents 5:07 Joining the Foreign Office — and early self-doubt 6:58 The Iraq War and life inside counter-terrorism 9:31 Why role models matter 10:09 The UCL mentor who changed his path 13:32 A word from Bob 14:32 Working alongside the UK's top intelligence figures 15:33 Leading through the Manchester Arena attack 18:56 Copilots in leadership: trust and empowering others 21:34 How to make high-stakes decisions under pressure 24:57 Representing your country — and advice for young leaders 25:46 Taking risks in a world built for conformity 27:43 Everyday Hero: Chloe's brother Sam I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn't exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I'm really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_welcometobob 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  5. Jul 26

    The Firefighters Who Skied to the South Pole | George & Bex

    Firefighters George Gilbert and Rebecca "Bex" Openshaw-Roe became the first team to ski a new, unsupported route across Antarctica to the South Pole, completing the 52-day, 10-hour, 30-minute expedition after four years of fundraising setbacks, doubters, and a shrinking team. In this episode they take us from Pen y Fan to the bottom of the world: George's nearly 28 years as one of the only women on her fire station, Bex's leap from professional athlete and PE teacher into the London Fire Brigade at 37, and the whiteout storm on the Antarctic plateau that very nearly ended the expedition in its second week. It's a conversation about turning doubt into fuel, why fear might be the closest thing to a superpower, and what it actually feels like to reach the South Pole after five years of chasing it. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk

  6. Jul 19

    The Psychology of Happiness Explained | Stephanie Davies

    Stephanie Davies is a Laughter Psychologist, stand-up comedian, Author, and one of the UK's leading experts on happiness, resilience, and human behaviour. Long before wellbeing became a buzzword, Stephanie was helping people understand the science behind happiness. Over the last two decades, she's worked with organisations including HSBC, Virgin, O2, Nespresso, and First Direct, helping leaders and teams build healthier, happier, and higher-performing workplaces. In this episode, Stephanie explains why so many of us are chasing happiness in the wrong way, why laughter is far more powerful than we realise, and how small changes in our thinking can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. The conversation explores stress, resilience, confidence, burnout, workplace culture, and why happiness isn't about avoiding difficult emotions—it's about learning how to respond to them. If you've ever wondered how to be happier, manage stress more effectively, or build a more resilient mindset, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start using today. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  7. Jul 12

    HOW to Make STRESS Your Superpower | Emanuele Calabrese

    Emanuele Calabrese is an Osteopath, Performance Coach, and Pain Specialist who works with CEOs, elite athletes, and high performers to help them perform at their best. In this episode of If You Can, Emanuele explains why stress isn't the enemy and how, when understood and managed properly, it can become one of your greatest strengths. He shares practical advice on how stress affects the body, why so many of us struggle to recover from it, and the simple habits that can improve both performance and wellbeing. The conversation also explores pain, resilience, burnout, and what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who become overwhelmed by it. If you've ever felt stressed, burnt out, or wondered how to perform better in work, sport, or everyday life, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start applying immediately. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_bodywash/📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_bodywash🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

  8. Jul 5

    Everything Children Should Know About Saving Planet Earth | Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop

    Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop is an explorer, educator, and founder of one of the world's most innovative environmental education platforms. Jamie's life has taken him from teaching English in the Dalai Lama's monastery to trekking through the Himalayas and even being held at gunpoint for standing by his values. In this remarkable conversation, Jamie shares the lessons he learned from spending time alongside the Dalai Lama, why love is the most powerful force for creating change, and how curiosity has shaped every major decision in his life. The conversation also explores why Jamie believes children should be educating adults about climate change, how adventure can transform the way we see the world, and why choosing purpose over comfort has led him to some of life's greatest experiences. A fascinating conversation about courage, compassion, education, and the extraordinary places a single decision can lead you. I also want to say a HUGE thank you to Bob for backing If You Can. They supported my last adventure across Australia, and this project wouldn’t exist without that belief and trust. It means a lot to have partners who care about the journey, not just the outcome and I’m really proud to have them alongside me on this one. Discover Bob... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_welcometobob/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_welcometobob 🖥️ Website: https://welcometobob.com/ Join the IF YOU CAN Community... ✉️ Email Louis: louis@ifyoucanhq.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifyoucanhq/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ifyoucanhq 🖥️ Website: https://www.ifyoucanhq.com Produced by Cold Fries... ✉️ Email: laurence@coldfries.co.uk 🖥️ Website: www.coldfries.co.uk We use Envato Elements for music and fonts. Licenses available on request.

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World-record-breaking adventurer, Louis Alexander, sits down with inspirational people who have taken big leaps in entertainment, sport, business and beyond to talk honestly about what led to their success - the doubts, difficulties and decisions that shaped their path. The mission? Make sure you leave with practical lessons you can actually use as you figure out your own next steps.

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  • Creator
    Cold Fries
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cold Fries
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    IF YOU CAN

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