Monday Mile with Aimee Fuller

This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I'm joined by the wonderful @benshephard! Ben has been anchoring morning television for over 20 years, from his early mornings on @gmb to now hosting @thismorning with the lovely Cat Deeley. This week we chat about Ben's incredible challenge #Fitatfifty, from what inspired him, and how he's found the challenge so far. Ben explains that although he's found the physical side of the challenge really rewarding, it's the mental challenge and the community that it's built that his really pushed him to keep going We also discuss his non-negotiables for how to stay fit and how he's always been good at not letting a big night out affect his day. We chat about filming the new show reality show ‘The Summit', what it was like travelling out to New Zealand to film and how it's one of the ‘most exciting things' he's ever done. Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

Welcome to another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I'm joined by performance coach and physio @rob_opti7se Rob specialising in recovery optimisation and sleep, from training the some of the biggest athletes in the world like Antony Joshua, to entertainment artists like Oasis, Rob has done it all. This week we discuss the pros and cons of wearable tech, from helping to track your sleep to telling you to take it easy in a particular workout, Rob shares his thoughts on what kind of athlete benefits from wearable tech and who should avoid it.  We chat about the micro dopamine hits that come from things like vaping and social media and we discuss how to increase our attention spans and create a constant flow of energy. We also chat about what he's learnt from working alongside some of the biggest athletes in the world… trust me you won't want to miss this! Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

Another week, another @monday_mile_series, and this week I'm joined by the fantastic @kaiwidd! Best known for his time of @bbcstrictly, Kai has created some iconic routines over the years, remember when the nation found out Angela Rippon was incredibly flexible? That was all him! He's not all just sequins and scores though, he's on a mission to change perceptions and make dance accessible for all This week we chat about his time on Strictly, his career so far and the stereotypes that surround being a male dancer. We chat about his weight loss journey, how he motivated himself to stick to it and how happy and content he feels now. We also chat about his partnership with the incredible Angela Rippon, their combined effort to make dance officially recognised as a form of exercise and the creation of National Dance Day! Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I'm joined by a woman who has proved that anything is possible if you put your mind to it… @a.culling  Since running the London marathon in 2019 as a casual runner, she has since shaved two hours off her time and ran as an elite in the 2024 race with a time of 2:44 We chat about her journey into becoming an athlete, why she started running and how she managed to improve her time so drastically in just a few years.   We also chat about social media, working with brands and the ins and outs of being a ‘running influencer'  Listen now on all podcast platforms

This week I'm joined by @theframpton, aka The Jackal   A man known best for his skills in the ring and the first boxer from Northern Ireland to hold two world title in two weight classes.   Carl and I chat about his incredibly successful career; the sacrifices he's had to make and what it takes to become a champion.   We discuss growing up in Ireland during The Troubles, he opens up about how it affected his childhood and how having good influences in his teachers and coaches helped him to stay on the right path.    He opens up about his family life, his wonderful wife and kids, how life has changed since retiring and his exciting new ventures like @stablematewhisky   Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

Back with another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I'm joined by the inspirational @j7healthjaveno! Javeno founded the J7 Community Health Centre with a goal to create a happier and healthier community. He impacts the lives of those disabled or living with terminal illness by giving them hope and a purpose. He is leading the charge towards informative and inclusive fitness for all.  On this week's episode we chat about the J7 Health Centre, his aims for the community centre and why he decided to set it up. We chat about what it takes to be a leader of the community and how he believes if you spread good energy, it will change people's lives.  This was a special one, from a special guy! Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

To kick off a brand-new series of the Monday Mile podcast we've got a very special guest, the most recent, joint winner of the hit show, The Traitors, it's @jakeyybrown!   This week we discuss what it was like to be on one of the biggest shows on television, how it felt to win the huge cash prize and how crazy life has been since the show has aired.   We also chat all about living with a disability. Jake opened about having cerebral palsy on the show, we discuss why he chose to reveal this later on in the series and the impact this had.   We also chat about his passion for football, how meeting the England cerebral palsy football team at 18 showed him that he wasn't alone in his struggles and taught him how to be confident in his own skin.   Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

This week I'm joined by @theframpton, aka The Jackal A man known best for his skills in the ring and the first boxer from Northern Ireland to hold two world title in two weight classes. Carl and I chat about his incredibly successful career; the sacrifices he's had to make and what it takes to become a champion. We discuss growing up in Ireland during The Troubles, he opens up about how it affected his childhood and how having good influences in his teachers and coaches helped him to stay on the right path.  He opens up about his family life, his wonderful wife and kids, how life has changed since retiring and his exciting new ventures like @stablematewhisky Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

For the last episode in this series of the @Monday_mile_series we've got an all-round triple threat, actor podcaster and presenter…@natcass Known best for her time as Sonia Fowler on @bbceastenders, she's been gracing our TV screens for over three decades.  In this episode I chat to Natalie about her time on Eastenders, how privileged she feels to have grown up and learnt from so many powerful women on set and how it feels like home to her now, like it's a part of her.   We also chat about her cameo in the recent season of @boarderstv as an eccentric maths teacher, and her new show coming out on @channel4, ‘What's The Big Deal?' Although she loves acting, Natalie shares her love for being able to be herself through her presenting and podcasting. She loves chatting to people and uses as her podcast ‘Life with Nat' as a way of connecting with people, just like this one… This one is a good one… Don't miss it!  Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube   Sponsored by #Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

This week we're focusing on the heart, I'm joined by two men, with two very different stories. @proudlock and @elliotawin ❤️   Known best for his time on Made in Chelsea, @proudlock is an entrepreneur, brand owner and fashion designer. @elliotawin is known best for his epic solo mission rowing around the Atlantic, he's a former rugby player and a man defying all odds whilst living with a heart arrhythmia.   Oliver and Elliot have decided to run the London Marathon together this year, both for @the_bhf. Oliver, who has lost a lot of important male figures in his life to heart conditions, including his dad, is running again, 10 years after his last marathon, in memory of those he has lost. Elliot, who has been living with a heart arrhythmia is running to raise funds and raise awareness that those living with heart conditions can continue to live their life to the fullest.   Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

Welcome to another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I'm joined by a man who took Paris 2024 Olympics by storm, winning silver in the 10-meter synchro diving with Tom Daley and bronze in the individual @noah_w9

THE MONDAY MILE PODCAST GOES INTERNATIONAL – ANNA GASSER ON HER FOURTH OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE FEARLESSNESS OF FEMALE SNOWBOARDERS The @Monday_mile_series goes to the USA! This week I'm joined by Double Olympic Gold Medallist Anna Gasser! Today we are at altitude, we're in Colorado, USA with a lady who has driven the progression of snowboarding to the stratosphere!  We chat about how she's still snowboarding and smashing it at the age of 33, after just completing the X Games we chat about keeping that motivation going for so many years. We discuss snowboarding as a woman, how it's changed over the last 10 years and how fearless this generation of female snowboarders are We also look ahead to the Olympics, with exactly a year to go Anna tells me how she feels going into her FOURTH Olympic Games! Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube Sponsored by #Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I'm joined by a lady who defines the word inspiration, @amydowden! Known best for her time on @bbcstrictly as a professional dancer, she is the perfect demonstration of resilience and determination, she's far more than the glitz and glam of the ballroom. Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at a young age, we chat about her battle with the disease, how it affected her early career in dancing and how she fought to not let it continue to do so. Amy was also diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and is now a fierce advocator for early checks and proactive healthcare. We chat about her cancer journey; she shares the terrifying story of how she contracted sepsis and was fighting for her life. She also shares how important it is for her to use her platform to spread awareness and support others who are going through the same thing. It was an absolute pleasure to have you, Amy!  Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube   Sponsored by #Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

This week on the @Monday_Mile_Series I'm joined by a man championing for #bluehealth, @wavemakernick  Today we're in Bristol, linking up with a man who, 12 years ago, had a big dream. A vision of how to bring a slice of the ocean, in land for more people to access it. Nick founded The Wave in 2012, the first inland surfing destination in Bristol, with sustainability and accessibility at the heart and the aim to bring year-round consistent surfing to both beginners and experts.  This week we discuss The Wave, his vision behind the project and how incredible it has been to watch it grow into something that so many people love.  He explains how he's worked with the adaptive community from the beginning to ensure the whole place is accessible and that those with disabilities or cultural barriers, who previously wouldn't be able to surf, now have the ability to do so. ‘Where are the barriers and how can we break those down, that's what we're about' Nick also opens up about having a stroke, how terrifying it was and how it lead to where he is today.  It was so interesting hearing more about the project and getting to see it for myself was just breathtaking. An extraordinary guy with an extraordinary story!  Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube   Sponsored by #Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

Welcome back to another episode of the #MondayMile podcast! This Aimee is joined by the spectacular Lisa Riley.  On this week's episode they chat about her career so far, from You've Been Framed to playing the iconic Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, Lisa has done it all. They discuss how the media climate has changed since she started her career from being in the headlines to social media trolls and Lisa shares her advice on how to deal with it all. They discuss grief, losing her mum and her best friend and how having a good support system and a job that she loves has helped guide her through some tough times. They also chat about protecting your energy and how Lisa stays true to herself in everything she does. Sponsored by Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

Welcome back to a brand new series of the Monday Mile podcast! This week, Aimee is joined by the incredible Adele Roberts. The DJ, broadcaster, fitness fanatic and author is a survivor of bowel cancer, and she talks candidly about living with a stoma, and the adjustments she's had to make to both her everyday life and marathon running. We discuss her diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment, and how her girlfriend's manifestation tactics helped to change her life. Adele is also a proud advocate of LGBTQ rights, and we chat about what inclusivity means to her, both in terms of her identity and her continued adaptation to life with a stoma. You won't want to miss this one! Sponsored by Michelin CrossClimate tyres https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/tyres/michelin-crossclimate-2

 We're back with final @Monday_mile_series episode of the year and this one is a special one! This week I'm joined by TikTok sensation, disability activist, author and broadcaster @lucyedwardsofficial After losing her eyesight at the age of 17, Lucy has been a positive force for change ever since. Living by the motto #blindnotbroken, Lucy champions for more disability awareness through her social media, providing lighthearted and educational videos on what it's like to live as a blind person.  She opens up about her story, how she dealt with going blind at such a young age and the grief that goes alongside that. Ever the positive light, Lucy shares that although she mourns the loss of her eyesight she truly wouldn't want her life any other way because it's what makes her who she is.  We also chat about her social media, why she started posting content and how shocked she was to realise how many people didn't know more about what it's like to live as a blind person.  It was so special to walk a mile with Lucy and hear more about her story! She's such a beautiful and positive person and I'm glad I get to share a bit of that with you all this week. Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

For the final episode in this series of the @Monday_mile_series, I'm linking up with a lady who is hardcore, from expedition to exploration, she has taken adventure to a whole new level… it's @lucysheps From the mountains, to the arctic, to the jungle, Lucy has quite literally done it all. We chat about her incredible adventures, why she does what she does and some of the amazing things she's seen along the way.  We discuss her new @channel4 documentary series, ‘Secret Amazon: Into the Wild' which sees Lucy and an indigenous team embark on an unprecedented Amazon expedition. The series tries to highlight the destruction of our planet due to global warming. Lucy and I chat about her passion for creating change, insisting that we need to do something NOW, in order to save the planet. We also chat about the ‘addictive' element of exploring and Lucy opens up about how vulnerable you have to be with your team mates and yourself, but also that it shows you just how strong you can be when pushed to your limit.  It was great chatting to Lucy this week, an incredibly strong woman with an even stronger mission… Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I'm joined by Made in Chelsea star @milesjnazaire!   In this week's episode we chat all about his new E4 documentary ‘Obsessed with Muscles: Untold' where he opens up about his muscle dysmorphia difficulties with body image.    We discuss plastic surgery and how he feels about his reconstructive surgery a few years later, opening up about feeling ‘conflicted'. We also chat about his relationship with fitness now and how this has changed since doing the documentary.    We talk about his time on Made in Chelsea and he even hints at a move away from the E4 show…

This week on the @Monday_mile_series I'm back on home turf, County Down Northern Ireland with the incredible @rhysmcc1! Fresh back from Paris 2024 where Rhys clinched the gold medal, life has been a rollercoaster for him ever since, from public speaking events to attending multiple awards shows in one evening… he's a busy man!  We chat about how he's managed to find balance in this new and slightly crazy lifestyle post-Olympics, but it's okay because Rhys says he's got ‘energy for days' now he isn't training as hard We also discuss how him and his incredible coach Luke are trying to pave the way for a new standard of gymnastics in the country and the obstacles they faced in trying to achieve that. This was such a special one… I'll see you next time Rhys for some more handstand lessons!  Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_Mile_series I'm joined by a woman known for many things - her incredible journalism, her raw and vulnerable memoir and for running the London Marathon in her pants! Its @bryonygordon!  This week we dive into her addiction; she opens up about realising she needed to get help and what that journey has been like for her.  She shares her love for running, why she started and how it has helped to replace the role drugs and alcohol had previously played in her life. In an attempt to de-stigmatize women's bodies, Bryony often runs long distances in nothing but her underwear… She shares why she does this and even gives me some tips on how to stop the chafing!  This is a special one – thanks so much for joining me, Bryony!  Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_mile_series I'm joined by a man best known for his creative flair and artistry on the dance floor. A positive light and a very good friend of mine… it's gkx_carlos This week we take a stroll and discuss his move to the UK after getting his dream job working on Strictly Come Dancing.  We take a deep dive into growing up in China as a gay man and how he feels he's able to express himself more freely since moving to the UK.  We also chat about his brand-new tour ‘Reborn' with @amy_dowden, and what we can expect from their exciting new show. I'll certainly be going along to cheer for them both in the front row! Listen now on your favourite podcast platforms or watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_mile_series I'm joined by real-life spiderman, fresh back from the Olympics in Paris where he clinched the gold…@toby_climbing We chat all about his recent win and the years of intense training all leading up to that incredible final moment.  He opens up about his relationship with his dad, sharing how grateful he is to have him support him through everything as his coach and how incredible it is to have his family by his side.  He also gives some advice to those who want to take up climbing, he shares his journey from 7 years old to now and encourages those who want to get involved to try it as they'll soon get hooked! It was so great to chat to someone who has achieved so much at such a young age. He's an inspiration!  Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

This week on the @Monday_Mile_Series I'm joined by rockstar mama and all-round boss lady @JManrara . Best known for her time as a professional dancer on #Strictly Come Dancing, she's now an author, broadcaster and regularly graces our screens hosting @bbcmorninglive and @bbcstrictly It Takes Two.   This week we take a deep dive into Janette's working life - how she balances an incredibly busy work schedule rushing from Morning Live to hosting It Takes Two  and still managing to be an incredible mother to her daughter Lyra.   She opens up about dancing with her partner Aljaž and how dancing together and finding that ‘flow state' with someone you love is one of the most euphoric things she's ever experienced.   We chat about her new book ‘Tiny Dancer Big World', how much she poured into the book and how it felt like a bit of therapy for her and like she was giving birth to another child!   I had such a great time chatting with Janette Manrara, she really is a force to be reckoned with!   Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

This week on @Monday_mile_series, I'm joined by a lady who has graced not only our airwaves but our television screens for over two decades! From Sky Sports News to one of my personal favourite radio stations @smoothradio - It's the lovely @gallacherkirsty!  This week we talk all things career transitions, passion projects and dating in the public eye. Kirsty opens up about her divorce and being a single mum, how she navigated that time period. We discuss the all-important topic of dating, how she feels about dating apps and how she came to find peace within herself before she met her new man! We chat about joining the @smoothradio team after leaving Sky Sports - the huge transition from sports broadcasting to talking music and how she loved getting stuck into that challenge.   Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch on YouTube We've decided not to do a media alert for this episode, but I'll edit a second clip for you on Monday to go out next week.

On this week @Monday_Mile_podcast I'm joined by top HYROX athlete and a man on a mission to make sports more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community… it's @JakeWilliamson! We walk a mile and discuss Jake's coming out story, after being kicked out of a football team for being gay this sparked a desire with him to be more open and honest about his sexuality and encourage others to do the same. He shared how terrifying yet rewarding it was opening up to his friends and family and he shares some tips for anyone looking to come out to their loved ones. Jake is now a top HYROX athlete and is making huge waves within the community to increase inclusivity.  It was a pleasure to chat Jake… I hope you all enjoy!  Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms #JakeWilliamson #HyroxAthlete #MondayMile

We're BACK with a bang  for another @Monday_mile_series! Today we are in Windsor to link up with a man who has had his life turned upside down since his victory on hit game show, The Traitors. His recent new podcast @harryandpaulpod, with @paulgorton  hit the number one spot in its first week, he's been presenting features on The One Show, he's man of the moment… @harryclark! Harry and I chat about life post The Traitors, how his life has dramatically changed since leaving the show and how grateful he feels for every opportunity he's been given so far.  We discuss his current fitness journey, after four months of incredible star-studded parties and events he's ready to find a bit more balance and routine in his life He also hints at a possible @misfitsboxing match… watch this space It was great to have you on the pod Harry! I hope to see you in the boxing ring very soon Listen now on all podcast platforms and watch on YouTube #HarryClark #TheTraitors #MondayMile

ROSIE MEEK ON THE NEW GOVERNMENTS' PROPOSED PRISON REFORM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS INTIATIVES IN PRISONS For the final episode of this series of the #MondayMile podcast, I'm joined by a very special guest, Professor of Forensic Psychology and my yoga buddy Rosie Meek!  Rosie is an incredibly impressive woman, from working with the United Nations to demonstrating the value of sport interventions in preventing youth crime, using sport as a tool for good.  We discuss how increasing sports initiatives in prisons and in youth centres will not only help to prevent crime but will improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those who are incarcerated.  We take a deep dive into the new governments' intentions for prison reform, discussing how it's an opportunity to reduce the pressure on prisons to allow for more educational and therapeutic programs that can lead to fewer instances of reoffending and safer communities.  Hearing Rosie discuss the problems with the prison system today and how we can use sport initiatives to improve the system was so fascinating and I hope all you Monday Mile listeners will agree! Listen now on all podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

This week on @Monday_mile_series I'm taking a stroll through Henley on Thames with a lady who knows these waters very well…@erinmwj, a Paralympic rowing gold medallist and breast cancer survivor.  At 29 Erin was diagnosed with breast cancer, which has led to her now being an advocate for early detection and diagnosis. That diagnosis didn't hold her back though as she competed in the Rowing World Cup, winning gold just four days after her diagnosis and then going on to win the 2022 European Championships whilst on chemo – what a superhuman! In this down to earth chat we delve into what it takes to be a coxswain, how she learnt to find the boundary between friend and leader with her fellow rowers and how this helped them to win gold. We take a deep dive into her cancer diagnosis, how she tackled the news with a resilient and incredibly positive attitude that carried her through the rest of her treatment.  Erin's story is so inspirational, it was such an honour to hear it! Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

This week on @monday_mile_series, it's me and @markwogan13 – the culinary legend behind @spooningwithmarkwogan and @homesliceldn It's a chat full of food and fitness this week, and there's no better man to do it with. As a person with a self-described addictive personality, Mark has lived a life of extremes. These days, though, he's all about balance: he treats his body well with ice baths and exercise, but he also fuels himself with perfect pizza from his restaurant Homeslice. He only eats the whole thing occasionally.  And of course, we chat about his hit podcast Spooning, which is NOT about cuddling in bed, I discovered. Head over to Mark's page to see my episode with @katyajones – right after listening to Monday Mile of course. Thank you Mark for such an interesting and introspective chat!  Listen now on all podcast platforms and watch on YouTube,

I'm joined by a literal legend in this week's Monday Mile – the one and only Sue Barker. She's an ex-professional tennis player turned world class sports broadcaster, best known for her coverage of Wimbledon, the Olympics and Question of Sport. She's a huge role model for me, and I'm so proud to call her a friend. Sue tells me the story of how she broke down barriers to succeed in the male-dominated field of sports broadcasting, landing several prestigious presenting roles. She's synonymous with Wimbledon, and she returned to Centre Court just weeks ago to say an emotional farewell to Andy Murray, whose final professional matches take place this week.  Her rundown of his career is a fascinating insight from someone who had a front row view of it all. With her legacy cemented, she's keen to see others thrive in the positions where she made her name – including me! She's helped me immensely, and I'm so happy to be able to give you all a taste of her wisdom too. Listen now on podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

Another week of the #MondayMile podcast, and I'm joined by the ‘Prince of Peckham' - BMX superstar @kyewhyte Kye has been riding since the age of 3, joined by his brothers on the track. With their dad coaching them too, it's clear BMX runs in his blood.  He won a silver medal at his first Olympic games at the INCREDIBLE age of 21, becoming the first ever British athlete to win a medal for BMX racing – how insane! We delve deep into Kye's childhood, growing up in Peckham and how BMX ‘kept [him] on the right path'. We even discuss that iconic moment that appeared in every British newspaper, where he picked up his friend and teammate @bethanyshriever after she clinched the gold medal Kye is a true champion of the people, and I can't wait to see him smash it in Paris. Fingers crossed for the gold! Listen on your favourite podcast platform or watch on YouTube

This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I'm joined by the incredible @richard_whitehead_mbe; the double amputee athlete best known for his world record setting performances in the Paralympics and the full and half marathons. What can't this man do?  We chat about the duality of Richard's career - going from the marathon to the 200m and back again - and how he's quite literally pushing the boundaries of sport to compete and advocate for disabled athletes.  Richard and I also dig into the topic of inclusivity in the Paralympics. He shares his thoughts on what can be improved, the responsibility on the shoulders of all Paralympic and Olympic athletes, as well as how all members of society can contribute. It's quite the call to action. A hugely inspiring chat with an incredibly inspiring guy! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform, and watch on YouTube #MondayMile #RichardWhitehead #Paralympics #Inclusivity

I'm BACK with another #MondayMile and this week I'm joined by @biancawalkdentkd

We're BACK with a new series of the #MondayMile podcast! We're kicking off the new series with a bang as I'm joined by the absolute powerhouse, @natalie_pinkham  Natalie shares her hopes for an F1 Grand Prix female world champion and looks forward to the third year of #Flackstock Festival - a magical day in memory and celebration of Caroline Flack which raises valuable funds and awareness of mental health issues.  She also shares her tips and tricks for tackling a busy work schedule and young kids and how she has learnt to stay present. This is a good one - hope you all enjoy! Listen now on all your favourite podcast platforms and watch on YouTube

We're finishing Season 11 of #MondayMile with a big one, as this week, entrepreneur, TV star and podcast host @spencermatthews joins me for a stroll.  It's 3 miles around Battersea Park, which is light work for the man who's currently prepping for a frankly SUPERHUMAN challenge – 30 marathons in 30 days across the Sahara Desert It's never been done, and if you're not convinced that it's possible, you will be by the time you've heard our chat. Spencer talks me through his motivations for this world-record attempt. He's got ambitious fundraising goals for a noble charitable cause, which he speaks passionately about, but there's something personal in there too. Spencer is driven, and it's illuminating to hear how he's managed to take a complete U-turn from his self-destructive, boozy lifestyle to one of routine and discipline. From his fears, his family and finding balance, we cover it all, and I'm left feeling really inspired. Thank you Spencer, and best of luck! Listen on all podcast platforms, watch on YouTube, and head to Spencer's profile to donate to his mission #mondaymile #spencermatthews 

Things get very WAK-y on this week's #MondayMile, as I take a trip out to Hertfordshire to meet YouTube LEGENDS @woodyandkleiny. They were some of the first big content creators in the UK, and I go behind the scenes to find out the secret to their longevity Woody and Kleiny are definitely known as jokers, so I'm surprised to see just how professional their operation is. As we take laps round the garden of their base of operations, the WAK Pad, they tell me about their journey from freestyle football performers on Britain's Got Talent, to internet sensations with billions of a views and a robust content creation machine powering them. Across an inspiring chat, they share advice for aspiring content creators, their proudest moments of the past decade, and their belief in the law of attraction and manifestation – something we can definitely agree on! Thanks for having me, lads!  Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on YouTube  #mondaymile #mondaymilepodcast #woodyandkleiny

We're back with another #MondayMile and this week I'm joined by personal trainer, fitness influencer and health and wellness She-EO @shona_vertue  This week, we're in sunny Australia, and where better to discuss health and fitness than on the gorgeous Bondi Beach? Shona and I chat about the adjustments she had to make when moving to the UK from Australia, not only with the way she keeps herself fit, but how she helped to keep clients motivated and inspired on those rainy and cold mornings… We chat about her rollercoaster career - from being a competitive gymnast, to working in an office, and then reigniting her passion for fitness to build a huge, passionate online community.  Shona also opens up to me about how her newborn baby has changed her day-to-day, dropping the absolute truth bomb that ‘balance is a lie'. It's one of many great pieces of wisdom she drops on me, including the importance of staying mindful everyday and being adaptable – words to live by, I think! What an inspirational chat! And it doesn't hurt that the setting's so beautiful as well  Thanks Shona! Listen now on all podcast platforms #mondaymile #mondaymilepodcast #shonavertue

Monday Mile goes Down Under! This week, I've brought the podcast to sunny Sydney, Australia, and I'm over the moon to share the experience with my best friend in the world – returning Monday Miler Katya Jones. You'll know her best as a professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing – and, you know, being generally all over my feed

We're sprinting into a new week as I'm joined by @eilishmccolgan for another #MondayMile episode!

I'm back on home turf for this week's Monday Mile! It's exciting to be back in Belfast, and even more exciting to be chatting to world champion MMA fighter Leah ‘The Curse' McCourt (@leahmccourtmma). She's the #1 Featherweight fighter in @bellatormma, as well as a Black belt in Brazilian jujitsu and judo. Basically, she's a savage Our walk takes us near the SSE Arena, where Leah was due to fight Sinead Kavanagh for the second time last month – but the fight never happened due to a HORRIFIC injury Leah suffered in training. Leah reveals exactly what happened, and talks about the pain of missing out on that opportunity (and also the very real pain of her broken rib!) She's both fearless and friendly, which I discover as she opens up about her tough path into MMA, including her training AND working full time while raising her daughter, and being early to the game in women's MMA. Leah's keen to share why she thinks it's the most exciting sport in the world, but also what might need to change about the sport – specifically when it comes to those brutal weight cuts - Thanks for joining me, Leah!  Listen on all podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube #mondaymile #leahmccourt #mma #bellator #bjj

 A brand new Monday means a brand new Mile, and in today's ep I'm joined by British TV legend @greggawallace. You'll know him as a judge on @masterchefuk,  but you may not be as familiar with his mission to transform our country's health through his lifestyle platform @greggwallace.health.   I catch up with Gregg in the middle of filming Series 20 of MasterChef, where he tells us how the show has stayed fresh after decades on the air. Television is a mad world to navigate even if you're not as busy as him, so I ask him about how he manages such a hectic lifestyle. He plans meticulously, and squeezes a lot in - including plenty of time with his wife Anna and youngest son Sid, who has severe Autism.   Strict planning also helped Gregg achieve huge weight loss in recent years. He cut out fast food and snacks and started centring his diet on healthy, hearty meals. Now Gregg helps others do the same through his website GreggWallace.Health, with the mission of halting the fast-rising obesity crisis striking our country. It's a noble cause!   There's lots to take away from our chat – which is ironic as I won't be touching one of those for a while…thanks Gregg!   Listen now on all podcast platforms, or watch on YouTube!

#MondayMile is back! This series we're taking the Mile to some very special locations – kicking off with a @pandocruises ship! I'm joined by boss chick @cherryhealey, best known as co-presenter on Inside The Factory, and her for own documentaries on @bbcthree. Cherry and I cover a lot of ground, quite literally, as she takes me on an in-depth tour of the ship.   I learn all about her onboard wellness workshops, as well as her own health and wellness journey. Cherry is perimenopausal, and we chat about the stigma associated with ageing, as well as the lifestyle adjustments she's made as her body's changed. Cherry also makes sure to pay tribute to the woman in media who paved the way for open discussions about the menopause (@davinamccall, @mariella_frostrup, @penny.lancaster) which is SO important!   I also probe her about the new love in her life, who she met through a dating app. We talk all about the new modern ways of finding love and how staying open is the key – not sure if she's quite convinced me to redownload Raya yet though. Maybe it's all down to the power of manifestation; Cherry's got so much good going on her life, so she tells me how she talked the universe into sending it her way. I think we can all learn from that one!   So pleased to be kicking off this new series with a fantastic chat with a fantastic woman. I'll see you on a wellness cruise very soon, Cherry!   Listen now on all podcast platforms and watch on YouTube   #mondaymile #cherryhealey #pandocruises #insidethefactory

Joining me on #MondayMile this week is @jason_carl_fox – author, mental health advocate, former Special Forces operative and current SAS: Who Dares Wins Directing Staff.   During an incredibly brave and vulnerable chat, we dig deep into Jason's life and career. He tells all about his path into the military, and how his natural desire for challenge drew him to the Special Forces. We also touch on the reality of SAS: Who Dares Wins, including how it compares to real SAS selection (it doesn't), whether he feels bad for tormenting recruits (he doesn't) and whether he thinks I could handle an interrogation scenario (he DEFINITELY doesn't). He also spills all about THAT viral Matt Hancock moment.  Jason is also incredibly open with me about the lowest point in his journey – an abandoned attempt to take his own life. After, being diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, Jason was discharged from the military and was left to wrestle with drastically changed personal and professional circumstances, sending his mental health spiralling. He talks about his rock bottom, and the moment he decided to be honest with himself and others, take therapy seriously and do the work to save his own life. It's powerful stuff, and it's really amazing to hear it from a man like Jason, who now uses his own story to help others. One of the most important episodes we've ever done – thank you so much for sharing with me Jason! Listen now on all podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube. #mondaymile #jasonfox #saswhodareswins

Waltzing onto the #MondayMile podcast this week - it's dancer, choreographer and former @bbcstrictly pro @aljazskorjanec

This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I'm joined by meteorologist, author and @gmb weather presenter @lauratobinweather.   Us Brits love to talk about the weather, so it's fascinating for me when Laura tells me about her meteorological journey, including how she fell in love with weather, how she became a scientist despite failing her Physics A-Level, and the lifestyle habits that keep her energised for those bright and early morning bulletins.   We also chat in-depth about the current climate crisis.  Laura describes her first-hand experience of extreme weather events, lays out what our future could look like, and shares some simple ways each of us can help to reduce the impact we make on the planet  It's a refreshing level of optimism in these bleak times! Huge thanks to Laura for such an informative and inspiring chat – I hope you all learn as much as me! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform and watch on YouTube

This week on the #MondayMile podcast I'm joined by ‘Jazatha Christie' himself - @jazsinghofficial  Jaz has quickly risen to fame after appearing on season 2 of #TheTraitors. His super sleuthing led him all the way to the final, and he's since been dubbed the ‘Ultimate Faithful'  On this week's episode, we chat about his time on the show, including that fateful final moment with @harryclarky and @mollie_pearcee We discuss why he was originally desperate to be a Traitor, how his strategy was influenced by his Sikh faith, and the incredible response he's had from the public since the show aired.  In classic Monday Mile fashion, we also discuss his fitness and wellness routine, including his unexpected decision to run the Manchester Marathon We also look to the future, as Jaz maps out what post-Traitors life might be – we might be looking at the next James Bond…? It was incredible to speak to Jaz this week after watching The Traitors religiously for the past month. I had such a great time chatting to him and can't wait to see what he gets up to next!  Listen on your favourite podcast platform and watch on YouTube

 This week on the #MondayMile podcast I'm joined by radio DJ and TV presenter @melvinodoom, best known for his BBC Radio 1 show @rickiehw and @charliehedgesdj. Melvin and I take a walk around some familiar territory for him in snowy Central London to discuss a wide range of topics - and even whip out some (questionable) dance moves . We relive his journey into radio, including how he formed a treasured family unit with partners Rickie and Charlie. We also bond over the difficulties of modern dating, including the awkwardness of the apps and dating in the public eye. Melvin's mantra is to be open to anything, which I love. Melvin also tells me about his experience on last year's Celebrity Save Our Sperm, including what he learnt about his own health and how he's seen it help other men examine their fertility. This one was pretty special - listen on your favourite podcast platform and watch on YouTube0  #mondaymile #melvinodoom #bbcradio #kissbreakfast

This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I'm joined by @gabbylogan for a very fast mile, I mean in pace haha. She's been a dominant force on our screens anchoring some of the countries most historical moments in sporting history. Not only is she a Mother, a wife, she's former athlete, a broadcaster, author, writer, and fellow podcaster. The word professionalism can be banded around lightly, however this women encapsulates everything that word defines. There's great and there are The Greats, and Gabby Logan is one of them. On our (very) brisk walk, I chat to Gabby about her upbringing, including what it was like to have a professional footballer for a father, and how ever-changing lifestyle led her to appreciate change in her adult life and career. We speak about how it felt to commentate on the @lionesses historic win at the 2022 Euros, her iconic sign-off – ‘You think it's all over, but it's only just begun' - and the progress and development of women's sport   We also speak about her family, and the influence of their ‘competitive' household. She tells me how proud she is of her fantastically talented kids, twins @reuben_logan and @_loislogan, and how proud she is that they're pursuing their dreams, as well as how it felt to compete against her husband @kennylogan11 on Strictly Come Dancing   This is a special one – thanks so much for joining me, Gabby! See you at the start of the London Landmarks, Team Fuller and Logan Mum and Daughter half marathon it's on. Available on all podcast platforms now

With only 6 months to go until the #ParisOlympics ,we thought it was only right to bring back a friend of the #MondayMile podcast – Olympic champion diver @mattydiver! Matty is best known for winning gold alongside @tomdaley in the 10-metre synchronised diving event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In this episode, we take a deep dive (no pun intended ) into the highs and lows of being a top athlete – from his training routine to his brutal injuries. We touch on the double whammy of going from the Olympics straight into I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, and dealing with the blues that came after that surreal period. He also shares the awful experience of losing his Dad suddenly, and how his diving team and coach helped him through that grief, spurring him to get back into training and look to the future. It was great to have you back, Matty – wishing you all the best of luck for the summer! Available now on podcast platforms and YouTube     #mondaymile #mattydee #tomdaley #diving #tokyo2024 #2024olympics

The #MondayMile podcast is BACK! Bringing you positivity and motivation this #BlueMonday with fitness instructor and former professional dancer @leannehainsby  Leanne was the first ever female Peloton instructor in the UK and has become hugely popular within the fitness community with her sparkly, fun-filled classes.  In August 2022, she was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer, only weeks after losing her best friend.We discuss how she stayed positive and chose happiness during such a turbulent time in her life. She pushed through tragedy and continued to teach classes and inspire masses whilst going through treatment.  In September, she ticked off a personal goal by she featuring on a rocking cover for @womenshealthmag, with a piece that dove deep into her breast cancer journey. These days, Leanne is focussed less on her look and more on keeping her body ready for whatever life throws at her – a transformative mindset from a woman who's been through a whole lot. Leanne is such an inspiration and this episode is the perfect mood booster to help combat those January blues Available on all podcast platforms now