Podcast appearances and mentions of alexandra heminsley

This month we read Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley! We share all our thoughts on Alex's memoir, from her dive into the world of running, how scary it is to go into the sports shops, to what motivates a runner and much more! We also answer all your listener questions and put Robbie, our resident runner, on the spot before revealing our May book club pick!

This week: Robbie tries to get Lisa to guess their (upcoming) anniversary. We reminisce about our podcast origins, discuss the horrific news from the U.S. (and beyond), take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, stop by the meme corner, ask AITA, and much more!Join us for book club; this month we're reading Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Find it on our book shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to wearedoingfine@gmail.com.Instagram: @wearedoingfine

This week: the duo discuss optimal book club snacks, and whether that includes wine. They also cover THAT UK Supreme Court ruling and the political hellscape that is 2025 before Lisa ruins Robbie's lighter side! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, are introduced to the meme corner and ask Am I The Asshole?Join us for book club; this month we're reading Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Find it on our book shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to wearedoingfine@gmail.com.Instagram: @wearedoingfine

This week: Robbie tell us all about his curse of inconveniences, Lisa has brunch plans and both of them have an exclusive membership to talk about. We discuss the hottest new dystopian sci-fi known as American Politics, take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, are introduced to the meme corner and ask Am I The Asshole?CORRECTION: Robbie was wrong, Lisa was right - it was Pride and Prejudice!Join us for book club; this month we're reading Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Find it on our book shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to wearedoingfine@gmail.com.Instagram: @wearedoingfine

This week: Robbie is up early and Lisa made him wait and is making excuses. We talk over each other, discuss the bleak news from the U.S., take a look at the lighter side, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more!CORRECTION: Cory Booker's record-breaking speech was not a filibuster, as he was not actually opposing any specific measure. Still impressive, but more of a general opposition to the current administration than in opposition to a piece of legislation. Join us for book club; this month we're reading Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Find it on our book shop at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to wearedoingfine@gmail.com.Instagram: @wearedoingfine

5x15 is thrilled to announce a special event with author and journalist Bella Mackie, whose bestselling books include Jog On and How to Kill Your Family. In conversation with writer and broadcaster Alexandra Heminsley, Bella will be speaking about her hotly anticipated new novel What A Way To Go, a brilliantly funny and twisty mystery for fans of Succession and true crime. Anthony Wistern is wealthy beyond imagination. Fragrant wife, gaggle of photogenic children, French chateau, Cotswold manor, plethora of mistresses, penchant for cutting moral corners, tick tick tick tick tick tick. Unfortunately for him, he's also dead. Suddenly poised to inherit his fortune, each member of the family falls under suspicion. And that's when the lying starts... If you're still not over Succession, then the family at the heart of Bella Mackie's new novel 'gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist (Sunday Times Style.) Join us in September for a thrilling conversation about dysfunctional families, rich people, and true-crime obsessives. Praise for What A Way To Go 'Very funny… I inhaled it' - JOE LYCETT 'The right side of spiky and the right kind of fun, with huge personality' - ADELE PARKS ‘I loved her first, How to Kill Your Family, and here she seems to have found a rich and poisonous vein. Think a very English Succession, with just as much intrigue, backstabbing, and narcissism' JOJO MOYES ‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read' - MARIAN KEYES Bella Mackie's debut novel How to Kill Your Family was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller and spent 47 weeks in the top 10 in paperback. She is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction Jog On, and has written for the Guardian, Vogue and Vice. In 2023 she judged the Women's Prize for Fiction and her work has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards. Alexandra Heminsley is a bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster. She is the author of both fiction and non-fiction, including her memoir Running Like a Girl and her debut novel Under the Same Stars, and her work has been published in fifteen countries. She spent eight years as the Books Editor at Elle and ten years at BBC Radio 2's Claudia Winkleman Arts Show. She regularly appears as both a co-host and guest at literary festivals and was a judge for 2011's Costa Novel of the Year Award. Her most recent novel is The Queue. With thanks for your support for 5x15 online! Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Alexandra Heminsley is a Sunday Times bestselling author, journalist, broadcaster and speaker. Her work has included writing Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers, interviewing names as diverse as Courtney Love, Billie Jean King and Kate Atkinson, and her work has been nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. She has also written about the incalculable value of LGBT+ families, Valley of the Dolls, and Strictly Come Dancing.She is author of three books about women, bodies and sport, including bestselling memoir RUNNING LIKE A GIRL, which has now been published in thirteen countries, and the recently published SOME BODY TO LOVE: A Family Story (March 2022). She continues to be a sought-after ghost-writer, having co-written Judy Murray's bestselling and William Hill Sports Book of the Year nominated KNOWING THE SCORE, Sara Davies' WE CAN ALL MAKE IT, and a handful of other bestsellers. She has also worked with brands such as Nike, American Express and Unilever. Her debut novel UNDER THE SAME STARS is published by Little, Brown in July 2022, and her introduction in included in the recent reissue of Jackie Collins' LOVERS AND GAMBLERS (March 2022), which is being adapted for Netflix by Sarah Phelps.After 8 years as the books editor at Elle, and 10 years at BBC Radio 2's Claudia Winkleman Arts Show, she is now focussed on her own books. She continues to write features and interviews for the nationals including the Guardian, Telegraph and Sunday Times, as well as women's magazines such as Vogue and Kinfolk magazine.She regularly chairs author interviews and panels for bookshop and festival events, and has spoken about her own work at several festivals including Latitude and Greenwich. She travelled to Mexico with the British Council in 2015, and was a judge for 2011's Costa Novel of the Year Award.Under the Same Stars:Find escape with the beautiful, moving literary debut fromSunday Times-bestselling author Alexandra Heminsley, a stunning story of sisterhood and wilderness.Clara Seymour is trying to find her feet in London, living away from home for the first time. Brought up by her domineering mother, treasuring time any time with her adoring father, Clara's world is brought to a standstill when her dad abruptly dies.Then, a mystery comes to light in a letter from him.I am sure you are aware that before I met your mother I had a previous marriage. But what we never discussed is that we had a daughter.So begins a journey of discovery that takes Clara to remote Norway and a landscape as brutal as it is bewitching, a voyage fraught with personal and emotional danger to reveal who her father really was - and find the sister she's never met.Buy it here: https://amzn.to/3HgeAiAAlexandras website: http://www.alexandraheminsley.com/#AlexandraHeminsley #Underthesamestars #Somebodytolove__________________________________________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE, WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/4835638006775808

On today's episode, we talk with Alexandra Heminsley, author of "Running Like a Girl" and "Leap In". Alex overcame a deep fear of water to eventually become an open ocean swimmer. Both of Alex's books are written to provide the inspiration to get off the couch or out of the bar and do something beyond your comfort zone.Books: "Running Like a Girl""Leap In"Twitter: @hemmoInstagram: @hemmogramsfacebook.com/AlexandraHeminsleySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles are joined by Al Murray, best known as The Pub Landlord, he's also a history buff with a super successful World War II podcast, and he plays the drums. Alexandra Heminsley found life shifted following a difficult pregnancy, sexual assault and her partner telling her she was going to transition. She joins us. We also have Saturday Live listener, Doris Remnant, who was seven years old when her family were forced to flee Cairo in 1957 during the Suez conflict. They arrived in France as refugees, with little belongings, to start a new life. Justin Webb is the longest serving presenter of the Today programme. In his almost 4 decades of journalism he has worked as Europe correspondent, war correspondent and chief correspondent in Washington DC. He reveals his complicated and unconventional childhood. Patrick Gale chooses his Inheritance Tracks: Kathleen Ferrier singing The Keel Row & Mendelssohn piano trio in C minor. and your thank you! Producer Corinna Jones

Welcome to the Wintering Sessions with Katherine May.This week Katherine chats to journalist and writer Alexandra Heminsley, author of Some Body to Love. After infertility treatment, a challenging pregnancy and a sexual assault, Alex found her relationship drifting apart for reasons she couldn't fully understand. But when her partner finally disclosed that they wanted to transition to being a woman, Alex had to come to terms with something she never expected: being part of a LBTQIA+ family. In this conversation, she explores her compassionate response to her former partner's needs, how it has changed her viewpoint on life, and how life can be remade in the face of the unexpected. ALEXANDRA LINKSOnlineBooksSome Body To LoveJournalismThe Daily (podcast mentioned)KATHERINE LINKSPatreonHomepageTwitterInstagramThe Wintering SessionsKatherine's writing class See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Girls Take Over!Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren & Nadia.The girls celebrate International Women's Day by talking about inspirational female runners, slogans they'd like on running tops and debate issues regarding DSD (Differences in Sex Development) and trans runners. They answer listener questions and review Alexandra Heminsley's book, Running Like a Girl. The next book they're reading is Amby Burfoot's, First Ladies of Running. Get yourself a copy so you can read along with the SMM girls!Cheers legends, The SMM Team

The Girls Take Over!Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren and Nadia where they discuss and summarise their year of running.They tackle tough topics like equality in Cross Country, PMS and hair!They review Elise Downing's book Coasting and also set out to read Alexandra Heminsley's Running Like A Girl -if you can, pick up a copy and have a read ready for next time the Girls Take Over!We wish you a very merry Christmas! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last 88 episodes then why not give back and support the podcast for the cost of a coffee ~ https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathonersOne more episode coming this year,Cheers,The SMM Team

When an adult comes out as trans, it might be a liberating moment in their lives that has felt long overdue. Sometimes, however, the sudden nature of the identity change can feel destabilizing to their loved ones. In this episode, Sasha and Stella discuss the many complex factors in adult transition. Are there elements of liberation, freedom, and independence, or might indoctrination or identity crisis be playing a role? And how can families try to stay connected if the adult begins throwing up rigid barriers which create distance and estrangement? Links: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family, by https://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Jette-Knox/e/B07V7W7WV3/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 (Amanda Jette Knox)  https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lives-Here-Thriving-Transgender-ebook/dp/B07L2HK8D9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+lives+here+knox&qid=1634062673&s=books&sr=1-1 (Amazon.com/Love-Lives-Here-Thriving-Transgender-ebook/dp/B07L2HK8D9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+lives+here+knox&qid=1634062673&s=books&sr=1-1) Somebody to Love: A Family Story, by https://www.amazon.com/Alexandra-Heminsley/e/B00NTRE0FW/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 (Alexandra Heminsley)  https://www.amazon.com/Some-Body-Love-Family-Story-ebook/dp/B087LVTMH5 (Amazon.com/Some-Body-Love-Family-Story-ebook/dp/B087LVTMH5) Sex Changes: A Memoir of Marriage, Gender, and Moving, by https://www.amazon.com/Christine-Benvenuto/e/B001HMPRGC/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 (Christine Benvenuto)  https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Changes-Memoir-Marriage-Gender-ebook/dp/B0085UCVKY (Amazon.com/Sex-Changes-Memoir-Marriage-Gender-ebook/dp/B0085UCVKY)   Extended Notes: It's tricky for everybody involved when you know somebody who is leaving their “old self” to become a radically and visually different person. Let's talk about the demographics of those who transition. What's happening if someone transitions in their late 20s? What's going on in a man's mind when he transitions at middle age? For many parents, it's a complete shock that their child wants to change genders. And since they're no longer living at home, the child doesn't want to have an “open discussion” about it. When children tell their parents they're switching majors after three years, that's a huge shock to parents too! Parents want to talk to their children about what's going on. When we're terrified we can act very intensely. Some children don't want to talk to their parents about it because they don't want their fragile or uncertain opinion to be swayed. When someone decides to transition later in their life, they are typically men. Stella shares a story of how a man transitioned shortly after his wife had a baby. It appeared he was envious that he couldn't care for the child in that feminine way. There is a community out there for women who were married to men that have now transitioned. Sometimes people do strange things just to keep the family together. Parents can sometimes feel “abused” by their transitioning teen. What does this typically look like? How do you spot it? For some households, it might make sense to let go with love, or else you and everyone in your family unit will crumble. Watching someone transition is a really disorientating process. It can also really affect younger siblings. There are two sides to the coin. Some children transition okay and continue to lead happy productive lives. Other children get sicker and sicker in their medical journey and the parents (who didn't want this in the first place) are the only ones who are there to pick up the pieces. What are some low-pressure ways to reach out to your child and communicate with them? It's really sad when politics get in the way of a family dynamic and those ties end up being completely broken. Can estranged parents/trans children reconnect again? Remember, the relationship is the most important thing you have. When does it make sense to... Support this podcast

Do you remember a time when you gave up and then later wondered what might have happened if you had just kept going? Could your pot of gold have been a few little steps away? Although you can never turn back the time that you lost, you can always pick up where you left off, just be prepared to equip yourself but how do you do that? Join me in my conversation with the gorgeous CEO of Chalk Couture, Kristine Widtfeldt, as we talk about the magic that is persistence and the Flywheel effect. Kristine shares precious tips on setting ourselves up for success. Additionally, she tells the inspiring story and mission of Chalk Couture. From Disney movies to running, flywheels to lights…. I LOVED recording this episode almost as much as I know you’ll love listening to it! This episode has been a gold mine and I felt like I got 10x wiser after talking to Kristine. So tune in for some really valuable takeaways! We’ll be talking about: Introduction [0:00] Chalk Couture’s road to becoming a $50-million company [6:03] ‘Watts of Love’ and how it came to light [9:32] Finding joy [18:48] Pandemic realisations [22:01] How Chalk Couture thrived through social media [24:20] Diversifying your toolset [26:57] Graceful failures - you either win or learn [28:42] The Flywheel Principle - marry the process, divorce the results [34:42] Honouring yourself and letting your vibe attract your tribe [41:13] Don’t compare and stare: Be your own beautiful [45:46] Disney movies that Kristine and I love the most [47:50] Kristine’s recommended reads [49:56] Superpowers that Kristine and I wished we had [54:57] From one runner to another, Kristine’s running advice [56:17] About Our Guest: Kristine Widtfeldt is the CEO of Chalk Couture, A high-end DIY home décor business. Kristine has been part of the team since the company's launch in July 2017 and has helped it grow to over $40M USD in annual revenues with a creative community of tens of thousands of Independent Designers across the US and Canada. Her passion is product strategy, marketing, and field development. She believes spending time learning from and lifting the field is the most meaningful part of the role. Her 30-year career has included executive roles in multiple direct sales organizations, as well as time as a television broadcaster, president of a publishing firm, account director of an ad agency, and film critic, to name a few favorites. She's happiest with running shoes on and will never turn down a Diet Coke. Resources: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 First Things First by Stephen R. Covey https://www.amazon.com/First-Things-Stephen-R-Covey/dp/0684802031/ Principled-Centered Leadership by Stephen R. Cove https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Centered-Leadership-Stephen-R-Covey/dp/0671792806/ The Book Thief by Markus Zusak https://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209/ The Giver(25th Anniversary Edition) by Lois Lowry https://www.amazon.com/Giver-25th-Anniversary-Quartet/dp/1328471225/ The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13260184-the-4-disciplines-of-execution Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight-audiobook/dp/B01CRJA470/ Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley https://www.amazon.com/Running-Like-Girl-Notes-Learning/dp/1451697155 Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X Connect with Kristine Widtfeldt and Chalk Couture: Chalk Couture Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chalk_couture/ Chalk Couture Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chalkcouture Chalk Couture Website https://www.chalkcouture.com/ Chalk Couture Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eEORFr7hZVb-2-P4_atJQ Chalk Couture Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/chalkcouture_/ Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiHRznJ6Iimj1aRD3xdKow/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ Email us at grow@auxanomarketing.com.au If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gi meets writer and journalist Alexandra Heminsley. Gi hears about Alexandra's experience of IVF, how a huge error in a test result affected her during pregnancy, and how she came to terms with the fact her then-husband was going to transition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you eat an elephant? I know it’s a bit weird to ask that question, but with all the challenges we’ve faced in the last 18 months it seemed relevant that it came up in this episode... there’s been so much overwhelm, pressure, and anxiety just for starters. SO how do you eat an elephant? The answer is “just one bite at a time.” In today’s episode, I am joined by a very special guest, who is also a beautiful friend of mine, Gillian Stapleton — CEO of Direct Selling Australia. We talk about almost everything from running marathons to running a business, taking leaps of faith, and rising up against the challenges. It was so lovely chatting with Gillian as she drops tons of valuable takeaways. Get your pen and paper ready as we chat along, and be sure to take note of those truth bombs. Tune in and enjoy! “If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after others.” We’ll be talking about: Introduction [0:00] From teacher to advocate for direct selling [2:33] How Gill started running marathons [9:31] Set big goals [12:17] Gillian’s biggest lesson from COVID [14:05] Dedicating time to your business when you’re balancing family and work life [15:11] Focus on what you’re good at — then outsource! [19:09] What does Direct Selling Australia do? [21:14] DSA’s growth over the last 18 months [24:23] We’re nearing the final hurdle — NOW is the time to step up! [28:45] Gillian’s advice to those who feel tired [32:43] The difference between Direct Selling and Pyramid Selling [36:08] Changing the stigma — what you can do [39:38] Advice to those who really want to kick off a business in the direct selling space [48:17] Book recommendations [49:55] About Our Guest: Gillian Stapleton was appointed CEO of Direct Selling Australia in July 2016. Gill is the first female appointed to this position in the Association’s 54-year history. Gill started her career as a teacher in the UK but joined a home-based direct selling business, so that she could be a full-time mum to her two children. Achieving great success running her own business, Gill was offered a corporate role in Australia in 2000. Since then, she has been the CEO of global multinational organisations, and a national Charity. Gill has previously served as a member of the DSA Board and runs marathons in her spare time. Resources: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens https://www.amazon.com/Where-Crawdads-Sing-Delia-Owens/dp/0735219095 Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley https://www.amazon.com/Running-Like-Girl-Notes-Learning/dp/1451697155 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey https://adbl.co/3y6CE0F Connect with Gillian Stapleton and Direct Selling Australia: Direct Selling Australia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/directsellingaustralia/?hl=en Direct Selling Australia Facebook https://www.facebook.com/directsellingaustralia/ Direct Selling Australia Website https://directselling.org.au/ Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiHRznJ6Iimj1aRD3xdKow/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ Email us at grow@auxanomarketing.com.au If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For whatever reason you choose to listen to an audio book, sometimes we all need to switch a physical book for an audio one. So in this episode Jess and Lauren chat about some of their favourite audiobooks to listen whilst travelling, cooking, cleaning or out and about. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah, Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper, Between the Covers by Jilly Cooper, Go Set a Watchman, by Harper Lee, 11.22.63 by Stephen King, Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, Betty by Tifffany McDaniel, Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Off the back of our podcast episode on 'Love in Non-Fiction', we asked you for all of your go-to breakup song reccos - if you fancy a listen either search for 'Break Up Song Reccos' on Spotify, or follow the link here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3whjHOLOaLdoXXIKCDNNhO?si=423beb14797c43af Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here: https://www.alexanderthomasmusic.co.uk

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault.Alexandra Heminsley returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Some Body to Love: A Family Story which charts an extremely challenging period in her life. Sexually assaulted on a train when she was nine months pregnant after a difficult journey to conceive via IVF and then when her baby was just months old, her then-husband revealed she intended to transition.In a short period of time she lost a sense of herself, felt dissociated from her body and the marriage and life she thought she had in front of her disappeared.In this conversation, @hemmograms reveals:How the conversation around women's bodies has changed in the ten years since she wrote Running Like a Girl.How the experiences in her own life made her reassess how she spoke about bodies.Why it makes perfect sense why you have to reach breaking point.The terrifying freedom of ‘it was never about me' when her marriage ended.The judgemental world of new motherhood.The temptation of the toxic path of rage and anger.Why it became a mission to understand and support the trans community.The implications of the pink and blue world we live in.Why, when you go through a traumatic experience, there's value in ‘feeling all your feelings'.Her advice for anyone who feels loss, not like themselves and who wants to get back to feeling whole againAnd so much more...Some Body to Love: A Family Story is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandra Heminsley is a best selling author, journalist and broadcaster. Her latest memoir Some Body to Love is an open-hearted exploration into body image, identity and family life. In the book, Heminsley shares her experiences of IVF, pregnancy and sexual assault, all of which have had a profound effect on her own sense of self. She also details the breakdown of her marriage, following her then-husband's transition. In today’s episode, she speaks to Róisín Ingle about her journey to motherhood, building a LGBTQ+ family and re-configuring her life path. Alexandra will also be taking part in this year’s West Cork Literary Festival, where she’ll be discussing the book and hosting a memoir and life-writing workshop. Full details will be released on westcorkliteraryfestival.ie in May.

Welcome to the latest instalment of Salon News! Listen in for all the goss on mystery filming Damian's doing, our new Reading Agency partnership, proof that books make you a better person, and our upcoming Salons - the next few months are promising to be glorious! We start with an incredibly exciting FREE Salon on Thursday 22nd April (8pm UK time), with the iconic architect and designer David Rockwell - the designer of the Oscars, the Hairspray set, numerous theatres, and so much more. Join us live on our YouTube channel for an evening of stories and drama. MORE INFO HERE Then we kick off our new strand of Salons in which some of our favourite people will be guest Salon hosts! On 14th May Paris Lees will be interviewed by Alexandra Heminsley, and on 3rd June Kate Mosse will be interviewed by Sam Baker. Damian will of course still be there to mingle in the online chat with you all, and we can't wait! MORE INFO HERE Plus get tantalising clues about Damian's mystery filming and hear what else we're up to, involving the Reading Agency, World Book Night (free books anyone?!), bibliotherapy, and tentative first steps back into bookshops. Salon News - so much better than the real news. Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Heminsley, Author of Some Body to Love, joined Tom on the show. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

Where to start with the last decade of this week's guest's life? After struggling to get pregnant, Alexandra Heminsley finally conceived at 40 after unsuccessful rounds of IVF. You might hope that was the end of the stress. But no. First came the DNA test that questioned whether the embryo was really hers and then, as she tried to adapt to life as the mother of a much longed-for newborn, her husband D reached a point where they felt they had no choice but to transition. Oh, and She was also assaulted on public transport whilst heavily pregnant.In her compassionate and brave new memoir, Some Body To Love, Alex explores how it feels to be gaslit by your own body, how she finally found peace with hers and what it even means to be a parent. If you're struggling with your own body image, feel you've lost your sense of self or are coping with radical - or even not so radical - change, you may find some solace here. (Also, Trigger Warning: I should tell you that Alex talks frankly about infertility, miscarriage, sexual assault and her experience of her partner transitioning.)The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Emily Sandford. I'd love to hear what you think - please rate and review, or let me know on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker.You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at Bookshop.org, including the book that accompanies this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too by Sam Baker and Some Body To Love by Alexandra Heminsley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Alexandra Heminsley, journalist and author of Some Body to Love, discusses parenthood, bodies, and writing with author Emma Jane Unsworth.You can find out more about Some Body to Love by Alexandra Heminsley here: http://bit.ly/39ZQUgGFind out more about Adults by Emma Jane Unsworth here: http://bit.ly/3iIJaDYFollow us on Twitter @vintagebooks ᛫ Sign up to the Vintage newsletter to hear all about our new releases, see exclusive extracts and win prizes: sign up here ᛫ Music is Orbiting A Distant Planet by Quantum Jazz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and bestselling author Alexandra Heminsley began her career in publishing before moving into journalism in 2004 and going on to become books editor at ‘Elle’. Her latest book, ‘Some Body To Love’ is an honest and thoughtful memoir that touches on difficult contemporary topics.

Learning to see thing from other’s points of view?In this episode Harriet looks at why working women are putting themselves through hell because employers don’t understand the furlough scheme. Plus how the Northern Irish Government is completely failing women on abortion laws. Alexandra Heminsley is our Badass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about her new book of ‘Somebody to love’ which recounts the events of her life after falling pregnant. From sexual assault to her husband transitioning to woman when their child was just a few months old. Her stories show how we can all learn to see things from others points of view and be more empathetic. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in to our exclusive launch of 'Some Body To Love' with Alexandra Heminsley. In this special online Salon we celebrate the brilliant new book from the author of 'Running Like A Girl' and 'Leap In' on her publication day! In her latest memoir Alex takes her body as her subject: we wince at every needle as she reveals what IVF is really like and rejoice with her as she gets the family she's given so much for. When her partner begins to question their gender and starts to transition, this fledgling family is put to the test. It's beautiful and brave and expands the idea of family. We hope you enjoy listening to Alex's conversation about it all with Damian. Or if you'd prefer to watch the event, you can find it on our Instagram grid, on our IGTV channel or here on our Facebook. Alex's book is out now from all good bookshops and is one you definitely won't want to miss in 2021. To hear about when our next events are (including plenty of free live events and bibliotherapy sessions!), as well as being in with the chance of winning lots of lovely literary gifts, sign up to our occasional newsletter here. Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners and practitioners offer advice and support to parents living with violent children. Pat Craven from the Freedom Programme, and Karina Kelly who advocates Non-violent Resistance join Emma. Author of Running Like a Girl, Alexandra Heminsley has written a new memoir about having a baby after much difficulty and finding out not long after that her husband is set on transitioning. She talks to Emma about this tumultuous time of her life. The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has said this morning that right now we are at the worse point of the epidemic in the UK. He said over 30,000 people who have it are in the NHS system at the moment. In a tweet he's said "the number of people in ICU is rising rapidly." So what about the army of healthcare professionals who are looking after Covid patients? What's the toll on them? We've already had emails from healthcare workers saying they're close to handing in their notice because of the strain and others describing the daily stress and pressure on the wards. Emma speaks to a paediatric nurse who's been redeployed to an adult Intensive Care Unit. and Nicki Credland, Chair of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Originally aired March 5, 2018 On today's episode, we talk with Alexandra Heminsley, author of "Running Like a Girl" and "Leap In". Alex overcame a deep fear of water to eventually become an open ocean swimmer. Both of Alex's books are written to provide the inspiration to get off the couch or out of the bar and do something beyond your comfort zone. Books: "Running Like a Girl" ( https://www.amazon.com/Running-Like-Girl-Notes-Learning/dp/1451697155/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 ) "Leap In" ( https://www.amazon.com/Leap-Woman-Some-Waves-Will/dp/168177433X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 ) Twitter: @hemmo ( http://www.twitter.com/hemmo ) Instagram: @hemmograms ( http://www.instagram.com/hemmograms ) facebook.com/AlexandraHeminsley ( http://www.facebook.com/AlexandraHeminsley ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week’s guest on Floating is the brilliant Alexandra Heminsley. Alex and I went for a bumpy sea swim by the pier in Brighton and then sat down to chat about learning to love the sea, body image for swimmers, especially women, and how to make wild swimming more egalitarian. Alex can be find on Instagram @hemmograms and on Twitter @hemmo

What's the quickest way to warm up a wetsuit....? In this episode Helen is paid a visit by Alexandra 'Hemmo' Heminsley, the wild-swimming, marathon-running, book-writing genius. They talk about the physical and emotional impact of IVF, the sheer joy of getting a sweat on and the physical and how to become a beautiful, efficient walrus.You can follow Alexandra Heminsley @hemmograms on Instagram and @hemmo on Twitter. (She’s very good on both.) She also reccomends Ashley Graham @ashleygraham and Jessamyn Yoga @mynameisjessamyn.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner.Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ve spent all week thinking about swimming through winter, after talking to my latest podcast guest. While the title of Kirrilee’s book is literal – she is approaching her second winter wild swimming - it is also a metaphor for wild swimming being a way to help us get through tough times. We can all find ourselves stranded deep in winter, at any time of the year, at any time of our lives. This kind of winter can be dark, cold and lonely. I can conjure up images of ploughing on, head down, not sure where I’m going. Knee deep in snow or mud. Every step being an effort. No sign of anything up ahead to make me hopeful that the end was in sight. No one around to ask for help, or to even reassure me that I was going in the right direction and wouldn’t be lost forever. Trudging. Struggling. Tired. Depleted. Thinking about giving up. Worrying what that will mean. I then think about swimming through it. Being lifted up by the water. Supported. Buoyant. Carried along by the current. It may still be dark, cold and lonely, but at least I’m moving more quickly and effortlessly. The water is helping me. Throw in a few swimming buddies and the loneliness disappears. See the moon reflected in the water, or the lights from nearby cars or buildings, and the dark is a gift creating a magical world of multicoloured reflections. And the cold. Oddly, for most of us who decide to swim through winter, rather than battle on on foot, the cold becomes a friend. Medication. Reinforcement that we are going to be ok. We are stronger than we ever imagined. The cold is part of what gets us through to spring. We embrace the cold. Harness its ability to awaken chemical reactions inside us. The way it strips our skin’s surface so that we can really feel, it drags our mind into the immediate now and away from the winter that has stopped us in our tracks. We find ourselves waving not drowning. Swimming through winter, instead of being stuck inside it, frozen and immobile. This episode is for anyone who has ever swum through winter, in a literal or metaphorical sense, and to everyone still swimming. Things we talked about Leap In by Alexandra Heminsley, Turning by Jessica Lee, The Lido by Libby Page, Swell by Jenny Landreth, Swim Run, Wanaka, Windermere swim, Women’s Swimming Collective Photo by Peter Steele  Photo by Peter Steele 

This week's podcast guest said some really profound things, as we giggled our way through recollections of everything that is funny about wild swimming - including trying to put your wetsuit on inside out and hopping around in car parks trying to get dressed. The first profound thing she said was "you'll always find a friend wild swimming." How true is that? Both in terms of the lifelong friends we find through wild swimming, and the friends for a day we find as they emerge from the lake we are about to get into, or who stand nervously next to us at the start of a mass participation event. Those friends, be they with us for a reason, a season or a lifetime, are a gift of wild swimming. The second profound thing Beverley said was "wild swimming saved me that year" as she reflected on the mental breakdown she had had. Both the cold water and the small group of friends, known as the Callander Coven, who had regularly accompanied her to swim in it, had acted as the most profound form of therapy. It had been an essential lifeline. It always feels like a privilege when virtual strangers (or new instant friends as I like to think of them) share such personal experiences with me. It feels like my job, as host of the podcast to stay quiet, to leave the space for the guest to speak. And yet when we move into such emotive, personal and brave territory, staying quiet starts to feel like a small betrayal. Leaving a friend out there alone, exposed. Maybe I'm over thinking it. We talked about books about wild swimming that explore the healing power of the cold water and the community of wild swimmers who surround us and help to keep us afloat. For Beverley, Leap In by Alexandra Heminsley really resonated. For me, I've Found My Tribe by Ruth Fitzmaurice and The Salt Path by Raynor Winn both touched me and connected with some of my own pain and vulnerability. Beverley is lucky enough to live in a part of the world where around 7 lochs are within a few miles drive, leaving her spoiled for choice and able to outwit the weather gods! Without really intending to, she cleverly summed up something of the magic of what is created when cold water in a beautiful setting combine with good friends - swimming into rainbows. While this actually happened to her, for me it is a glorious evocation of what wild swimming means to me, and why I do it. Things we talked about Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Helensburgh Pier to Pier swim, Loch Ard, Three Lochs Forest Drive, Loch Venachar, Loch Lubnaig, Great Scottish Swim, Great Manchester Swim, NOWCA, Wild West swimmers, Crannogs, Loch Tay, Rabbie's Tours, Glen Coe, Loch Leven, Ballachulish, Rhyl Suncentre, Prestatyn, Aphrodite's pool, Swim Trek, Scottish Open Water Swimming Association, New Cumnock outdoor swimming pool

Those of you who listen regularly will know that I am really passionate about sport and that the theme of running (yes, I am one of those annoying people that loves to run) featured in earlier interviews with Nicola Miller, who founded the charity a Mile in her Shoes, and Alexandra Heminsley, whose memoir Running Like A Girl told the story of her first forays into marathon running as a non-sporty woman.  So much of what I think it is important to encourage is women taking any sort of exercise that they enjoy, increasing participation in varied forms, be that yoga, dance, weight lifting, cycling or anything else in between. But like many others, I am captivated by the Olympics and, particularly following London 2012 which was such a highlight for us here in the UK (people actually made eye contact on the Tube), look forward to the 4 yearly cycle with excitement. I find myself watching and listening - and getting really into - niche sports that I’ve never watched before, like synchronised swimming, archery or judo.  So I goes without saying that I am REALLY excited to feature our first Olympian on the show today. Donna Fraser was born in Croydon in south west London, competed in the Sydney Olympics in the year 2000, and was a professional athlete for over 20 years. She won Gold in the European Junior Championships, and Bronze at the both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, competing in the 400m, and ran a sensational 4th at the Olympics against all expectations, knocking over a second off her personal best in the process.  Donna's career was not all plain sailing though. Following the highs of Sydney she suffered an Achilles tendon injury that forced her out of training and competition for over three years at the peak of her powers, and she has gone on to say that in her heart of hearts, she is convinced she could have been World Champion in 2001 were it not for injury. But it was not to be, and in a further cruel twist, she was subsequently then diagnosed with breast cancer, aged only 36. Donna's positive nature and extreme focus are evident when she talks about her approach to her illness, and I'm pleased to say that she's made a full recovery. She's an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, and works to educate and support other women going through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. But unless you're Jess Ennis or Allyson Felix, or another huge name that receives big sponsorship deals it's hard to make a decent living as an athlete, and remarkably, Donna worked throughout her athletic career. She is now the Vice President of UK Athletics, as well as their Equality, Diversity and Engagement Lead, taking a forward-looking approach and driving change within sport to increase accessibility and participation.  In this episode we discuss: - Donna's early life and when she knew athletics was a viable career option for her - Progressing through her career from a junior gold medal at the European Championships to the Olympics in Sydney 2000 - Training with Cathy Freeman and how you prepare for an Olympic Games - Juggling a job with full time training as a professional athlete  - Transferable skills that she learned as an athlete that have stood her in good stead in the working world - The emotional effect of injury on an athlete - Mental health and retirement of professional sportspeople  - Her current role with UK Athletics and her role in diversity and inclusion - Her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the work she has subsequently done to raise awareness Where to find Donna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnalegz Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonnaLegz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnalegz/   Follow us for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingtheceiling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashingceiling Facebook: www.facebook.com/smashingtheceiling 

Alexandra Heminsley is a writer, broadcaster and journalist, whose books 'Running Like A Girl' and 'Leap In: A Woman, Some Waves And The Will To Swim' chronicle her journey into, firstly, marathon running and subsequently the unknown world of open water sea swimming. She talks of conquered fears, putting one foot in front of another and the joy of succeeding against the odds. 'Leap In' was written against the backdrop of Alexandra's journey through IVF, and is heart-wrenching and hauntingly beautiful in equal measure. Her writing is frank, funny and relatable, and it is this honesty that stands her out from the crowd. Alex's most recent project has been as co-writer of Knowing The Score, Judy Murray's autobiography. She also writes for The Pool and frequently appears on both television and radio.  She chatted to us about role models, working with Judy, getting into writing and publishing, and what's next for her.  

It's all sex, lies and videotape this week in the Love Island Villa. That might be as it seems, but if you are still telling people it's a fascinating depiction of human nature, you are listening to the right podcast.This week Harriet Minter (journalist and feminist) welcomes fellow journalist and author Alexandra Heminsley to dissect the shenanigans of a bunch of 20 somethings trying to get it on in the most intense dating exercise ever.Of course, it's more complicated than that as this week Harriet and Alexandra realise that you don't really want to know the results of a lie detector test even though you think you do. Alexandra rants about Alex and Alexandra at an epic scale. And Harriet just wants more Danny Dyer.Harriet writes and broadcasts and you can find her here... always: @HarrietMinterOr for the "long-read": http://harrietminter.comAnd you can find out more about Alexandra Heaminsley cos she is awesome here http://www.alexandraheminsley.com/Check out her new Judy Murray book and everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by author, journalist and all-round go-getter Alexandra Heminsley who joins me to talk about: - Her books Running Like a Girl and Leap In. - The value that can be found in failure. - Setting goals and how to stay motivated. - How to overcome obstacles. - The trials and tribulations of IVF. - Staying positive and much more... Subscribe to Alex's brilliant newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/Hempost Links to articles mentioned: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/kzeazz/the-racist-and-sexist-history-of-keeping-birth-control-side-effects-secret   https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/well/move/running-smiling-performance.html?_r=0   https://www.waterstones.com/book/first-bite/bee-wilson/9780007549726 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wild swimming special! Featuring photographer and swimmer Vivienne Rickman Poole, the Outdoor Swimming Society and Leap In by Alexandra Heminsley. Plunge in!

The Joy of Swimming with Donna Freed Alexandra overcame her fear of sea swimming and discovered the utter bliss of outdoor swimming which reaffirmed her desire and ability to leap into all that life offers us. Follow Alexandra: @Hemmo LOVE this interview? Sign up to GORGEOUS MAIL: www.radiogorgeous.com #Swim #Swimming #wildswimming #Interview

This week we meet Alex Heminsley, or "Hemmo" – author, reviewer, wit and champion of women in sports.  We discuss a life of challenges, sportiness, glamour, creativity and humour in this entertaining chat. Alex is incredibly inspiring; she sets herself goals and goes for them. She is the author of the best-selling Running Like A Girl, the true story of a seemingly impossible challenge – catapulting herself from nothing to running marathons in a short space of time, fuelled by willpower alone. Alex's forthcoming book, Leap In, chronicles her recent adventures in outdoor swimming. And she's now co-writing the story of tennis player, trainer and mother of champions, Judy Murray. She is also tremendously witty and insightful on social media, and you can follow her on twitter or instagram. 

Alexandra Heminsley lootused olid suured: ta tahtis sportlase tuharaid, supermodelli pihta ja gaselli kiirust. Pärast spordiklubidele allajäämist ja joogast tüdinemist otsustas ta jooksma hakata. Kuus aastat hiljem oli ta kahel mandril jooksnud kokku viis maratoni. Heminsley isa ütleb, et maratoni joostakse nii pea kui jalgadega. Niisiis pole see raamat ainult jooksmisest. Võib öelda, et see on raamat ambitsioonidest, suhtlemisest, samuti kehast. Kuid see on raamat ka sellest mis tunne on avastada, et suudad enamat kui eales oled võimalikuks pidanud. Kuidas minust sai jooksja on lõbus, aus ja emotsionaalne raamat kõigile kes mõtlevad, et nad võiksid, lihtsalt võiksid proovida … joosta. (Alexandra Heminsley. Kuidas minust sai jooksja.)

Providing us instant access to our friends and contacts across the globe, social media platforms have revolutionised our personal and professional lives. They have given writers and other artists new ways of creating art and engaging with their audiences – but what is the impact of social media on reading, writing and the publishing industry? And what are its dangers? UK authors Owen Jones, Jon Ronson, Sunjeev Sahota and Alexandra Heminsley will discuss these and other questions addressing the positive and negative elements of social media. Check out all the other podcasts in the 'Live from Guadalajara' series: soundcloud.com/britishcouncil/sets/live-from-guadalajara-book-fair

What kind of pressures do gay writers face, in terms of their subject matter, and how they portray gay characters in their books? Philip Hoare has written about the sea and whales as well as biographies of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde, while Val McDermid has included gay and straight characters in her novels. Here they discuss the limits and freedoms - both internal and external - that come with being a gay writer. Chaired by Alexandra Heminsley. Check out all the other podcasts in the 'Live from Guadalajara' series: soundcloud.com/britishcouncil/sets/live-from-guadalajara-book-fair

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We speak to author of Running Like a Girl, Alexandra Heminsley. Bekele isn't doing London, over eighteen thousand people are doing Jantastic, Toni Reavis feels the chill and Training Talk turns up the heat. Tony is in the house, we have got Rate Your Run, the Listener Podium, Launch Pad and your Something of the Week.

Alexandra Heminsley gives us an exclusive first reading from her new book Running Like A Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we talk with Alexandra Heminsley, author of "Running Like a Girl" and "Leap In". Alex overcame a deep fear of water to eventually become an open ocean swimmer. Both of Alex's books are written to provide the inspiration to get off the couch or out of the bar and do something beyond your comfort zone.   Books:  "Running Like a Girl" "Leap In" Twitter: @hemmo Instagram: @hemmograms facebook.com/AlexandraHeminsley   Visit bissell.com/adventuresports to learn more and buy your very own BARKBATH! And when you use the coupon code ADVENTURESPORTS you’ll receive two bottles of free no rinse shampoo with your order. This coupon code is good for a limited time only.   Ever lost your friends or family while out on an adventure with no cell coverage to call them? goTenna has your solution. Check out www.gotenna.com for more and save $35 by using our promo code: ADVENTURE35