Podcasts about baroness tanni grey thompson

Broadcaster June Sarpong co-founded the Women Inspiration and Enterprise Network, and in 2019 was appointed the first BBC Director of Creative Diversity. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss championing inclusion, and why she has just published a biography of Una Marson, the poet, playwright, feminist and activist who made history as the first black female broadcaster at the BBC.Yesterday the government revealed its plans for disability benefit reforms. Reactions to the proposals have varied but Carers UK says it's very concerned about how the ideas could hit unpaid carers who are predominantly women. The charity's Director of Policy and Public Affairs Emily Holzhausen tells Nuala why, and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, former Paralympic athlete and crossbench peer talks about the possibility that she might lose PIP (Personal Independence Payment) under the new rules now out for consultation.Last night, Real Madrid beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Women's Championship League quarter final in Spain, but commentators have been mainly discussing the standard of the ground they played on, with former Arsenal footballer and pundit Ian Wright calling the surface a 'disgrace'. Nuala talks to Fiona Tomas, women's sports reporter at the Telegraph.Cécile Ndjebet is a Cameroonian environmental activist and social forester. She co-founded the African Women's Network for Community Management of Forests and campaigns for the involvement of women in forest management and their right to forested land. Tonight Cécile will receive the Kew International Medal 2025 and she joins Nuala in the studio.A new film War Paint: Women at War examines the trailblazing role of women war artists on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't? Nuala speaks to Margy Kinmonth, the director.

Comedian and rugby fanatic Mike Bubbins welcomes a legend of Welsh sport, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, to his bar to discuss her top five rugby memories. From a heartbreaking moment at the end of the seventies, to the day she borrowed a shirt from a spiky-haired super-star, Tanni's selection is both fascinating and poignant.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of the most highly decorated British Paralympians and truly worthy of the title of Difficult Women. She has spent her life knocking down barriers and fearlessly schooling anyone who dares stand in her way. Even from her earliest memories she has been advocating for not just her own life but for thousands of other disabled people who are routinely forgotten and pushed aside. Listen for an insight into this fascinating life.

In this episode of Change Makers, Michael Hayman sits down with sporting legend and disability rights advocate, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, at the iconic London Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. During their conversation, Tanni reflects on her extraordinary career as one of Britain's most celebrated Paralympians, with 11 gold medals and 30 world records to her name. She shares the personal stories behind her successes, revealing the grit, determination, and resilience it took to reach the pinnacle of elite sport. Beyond the track, Tanni discusses her lifelong advocacy for disability rights and the importance of continuing to fight for equality and justice.

When illness makes life unbearable, should we be permitted – and helped – to end our time in this place on our own terms? The topic of assisted dying is back in the political spotlight thanks to a Private Member's Bill from Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater. It's a difficult topic for many to discuss, encompassing morality, freedom and, often, religion. In this Quiet Riot special, Naomi Smith takes a nuanced look at the issues with Andrew Copson, CEO of Humanists UK. Andrew is in favour of assisted dying but puts both sides of the argument. Some form of assisted dying is allowed in 31 countries but the law here has not been changed in six decades, although it is now under discussion in both Westminster and Holyrood. Call to action To find out more about the Humanist movement, visit https://humanists.uk/ and, for details on their campaigning on the issue of assisted dying, click here. And for an interview with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, setting out the counterargument, click here. Assisted suicide is illegal under the terms of the Suicide Act (1961) and is punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment. Trying to kill yourself is not a criminal act. The BBC summarises the main issues here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RunPod's 'Going For Gold' is in full swing, and Jenni is overjoyed to be joined by the extraordinary Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.Tanni is not just any athlete; she's one of Britain's most decorated Paralympians, with a jaw-dropping tally of 11 Golds, 4 Silvers, and 1 Bronze over five Paralympic Games.In 2005, she was honoured as Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson for her remarkable contributions to sport, and in 2010, she ascended to the House of Lords as Baroness Grey-Thompson of Eaglescliffe.Tune in to discover Tanni's passionate advocacy for women's sports, her incredible record of winning the London Marathon 9 times, and the hilarious story behind her memorable experience being hoisted up on a wire at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and rail accessibility, the start of the Paralympics and  If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB.

As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Director of Sport, British Paralympic Association Penny Briscoe,which was first released on June 27, 2023.Our guest in this episode has been instrumental in the success of the British Paralympic team, helping them to achieve record-breaking medal hauls at 10 Paralympic Summer and Winter Games.Penny Briscoe competed for Great Britain in Canoe Slalom before becoming Senior National Coach for the GBR team at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.  She has worked in para sport as coach, team manager, performance director and is now Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association and is also the Chef De Mission for Paralympics GB. In 2017, Penny was awarded an OBE for her services to disability sport.In this fascinating conversation we explore Penny's path into para sport and how the role and profile of the British Paralympic Association has changed over 20 years.Penny shares the enormous impact of London 2012, the challenges that followed in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and her ambitions for Paris 2024.If you'd like to hear from other senior women leading British sport, previous episodes of The Game Changers include interviews with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Sally Munday OBE, Dame Liz Nichol, Dame Katherine Grainger, Sue Day MBE, Baroness Sue Campbell and Clare Connor CBE.  Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

Guests include former BBC Middle East correspondent Jim Muir; former CBS news anchor and Democrat politician Sonny Dixon; Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas UK; health economist Prof Marcus Longley; Jac Larner from Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre; Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson; newly retired BBC journalist Laurie Margolis; author and journalist Carole Burns and producer of the Hiraeth podcast Richard Martin.

The Olympics in Paris ends this weekend – as it gears up for the Paralympics. But what legacy does such a huge event leave for athletes and a host city?   Team GB's Jess Roberts won a bronze in the cycling women's team pursuit, but she almost quit the sport because of injury. She joins Matt Barbet alongside Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, to discuss how athletes reset mentally and physically after the games.  Plus, Rob Harris, our sports correspondent speaks with Matt from Paris, to discuss what future Olympic cities will learn from Paris.  Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Paul Stanworth

As Lord Falconer launches a private members' bill to make assisted dying legal in the House of Lords, Kamal and Camilla catch up with him about why now is the right time to reignite one of the most controversial debates in the UK.The bill, which was first brought to the House of Lords in 2013, has been given a second chance after Dame Esther Rantzen reignited the debate. The broadcaster disclosed her plan to travel to Dignitas alone after her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis last year. Currently, the laws in England and Wales around assisted dying mean her family could face criminal charges if they help her with euthanasia.In this Daily T Special, we speak to Dame Esther about what it means to have a ‘good death' and why she thinks the bill should pass. Plus Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson argues the case against the bill, sharing her concerns about what it would mean for vulnerable disabled people.And Camilla and Kamal consider the Netherlands, where assisted dying is legal for people with mental health issues as well. We ask: is it a slippery slope?Share your feedback on The Daily T podcast by taking our survey (here). To thank you for taking part, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win one of four £50 John Lewis vouchers. £50 John Lewis voucher prize draw terms and conditions: Open to residents of the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. 18+only. Entrants must complete and submit the survey before 23:59 on 25/08/24. [Terms and conditions]Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thornaby Football Club's committee is facing criticism after they announced that the Teeside-based club would be dropping all of its women's section. First team manager Abbey Lyle tells Clare McDonnell what this means for the women and girls in the club, the support they've received since, and what it says about grassroots women's sport. Clare also discusses the issues with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, former Paralympian and Chair of Sport Wales and the CEO of Women in Sport, Stephanie Hilborne.Clare talks to the Canadian writer and social activist Naomi Klein about her book Doppelganger, now out in the UK in paperback. The book is a result of her being mistaken for another Naomi – Wolf, for years. Naomi Klein uses her doppelganger as a metaphor to explain many of the issues facing the modern world, from climate change and politics, to obsession with wellness and the ways we parent our children. British writer Lucy Foley began her career writing historical fiction before making an extremely successful switch to crime and thrillers, and with New York Times bestsellers The Paris Apartment and The Guest List under her belt, Lucy has sold more than five and half million books. She joins Clare to discuss her latest novel, The Midnight Feast, which takes place during the opening of a luxury wellness retreat and explores the clash between the insta-ready super-rich and some very disgruntled locals.Grammy-award winning American folk singer/songwriter Aoife O'Donovan has released three critically-acclaimed solo albums, is co-founder and front woman of the string band, Crooked Still, and is also one third of the all-female group I'm With Her. Her latest album, All My Friends, is inspired by the passage of the 19th amendment and the evolving landscape of women's rights in America over the past century. She joins Clare to discuss the themes and to perform live in the studio.Presented by Clare McDonnell Producer: Louise Corley

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker, Labour MP and shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson, crossbench peer and disability rights campaigner Tanni Grey-Thompson and Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges.

Consumer prices in the US rose faster than expected last month. The CPI measure of inflation rose 3.5% over the 12 months to March, up from 3.2% in February, the US Labor Department said.How will the new law restricting abortion in Arizona affect the state's clinics?Plus UK Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson tells us what she makes of the news that athletes will soon be paid for winning an Olympic gold medal.(Picture: Wad of U.S. paper bills - stock photo. Picture credit: Getty Images)

Consumer prices in the US rose faster than expected last month. The CPI measure of inflation rose 3.5% over the 12 months to March, up from 3.2% in February, the US Labor Department said.How will the new law restricting abortion in Arizona affect the state's clinics?Plus UK Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson tells us what she makes of the news that athletes will soon be paid for winning an Olympic gold medal.

Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson is one of Britain's most successful athletes, having won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds. In part two of our conversation, we talk about what Tanni has learnt from moving from being a elite athlete to working in the House of Lords...as well as the wisdom her father gave her, when he told her to think of herself as a 'Venn Diagram'. This is the last episode of our current season. All of our episodes, from every season, are available now and we have a fantastic variety of guests for you to explore if you haven't heard them already including George Alagiah, Richard Curtis, Amber Rudd, The Reverend Richard Coles and Ruth Davidson.This epsiode was produced by Red Bicycle. 

This weeks podcast guest is Ben Pilbeam, the Director of Talent at thinkBeyond Talent   Ben works with some of the top athlete talent around the world like, Michael Johnson OLY, Will Greenwood MBE, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Kate Richardson-Walsh OLY OBE, Carl Frampton MBE and many more   You Will Learn: 1.The Role Of Athlete Management 2.The Skills To Work In Athlete Management 3.How Can Athletes Be Purposeful Leaders 4.Ben shares his 10 years experiance working with Carl Frampton MBE  & 12 time Gold Medalist Michael Johnson & Much More   This is a must listen if you want to pursue a career in the Athlete Management.   Connect with Ed!   Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edbowers101/   Follow Ed on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/edbowers101/  

Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson is one of Britain's most successful athletes, having won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds. Since retiring, she's transferred her drive to a different arena, the House of Lords. In part one of our conversation, we discuss where her positive attitude comes from and explore how she's achieved such remarkable success throughout her life. We discuss how she has learnt not to react to the steady stream of prejudice she faces and she also refers to the action movie Under Siege, a first for the podcast...Part two of our conversation is out on Thursday 4th April. This episode is produced by Red Bicycle. 

Ian's vision as CEO of the British Athletes Commission led to the sector strengthening the support offered to vulnerable adults in sport. He also played a key role in the DCMS review of duty of care in sport assisting Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. These became the platform for Ian to deliver sustainable positive change in sport, and mental health provision and for the next generation of sport leaders to apply his values, skills, and experience. Ian has brought together his significant experience in sport and his passion for helping others under the umbrella of DOCIAsport the company he founded in 2017. He brings a refreshing and independent view to all aspects of duty of care in sport from the perspective of coaches, officials, athletes, administrators, and the sector itself. Ian delivers change through consultation and collaboration, leading and embodying his values of helping others, equality, inclusion, fairness and honesty. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Ian shares some of the highs and lows of his career including some personal challenges, but what is clear is the impact he has had on the sporting system and many individuals by bringing attention to some hugely important issues. And this is why I'm excited to have this conversation with Ian. He has a view that I don't know or understand with regard to the funding and system perspective. Talking Points: The jigsaw of performance sport The cost of the performance systems' pursuit of medals The cost this had on Ian The seduction of sport to the detriment of allowing it to define who we are Developing your personal board The greatest challenge and most important journey is looking within Turning the performance system into a society Why independent support is key If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.com Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details Paper: Exploring Mental Health and Illness in the UK Sports Coaching Workforce UK Coaching GB Gymnastics Whyte review The Long Win by Cath Bishop Original Sins by Matt Rowland Hill Connect with Ian: Ian's LinkedIn DOCIA Sport

Why Cardigan RNLI's lifeboat was named after the Paralympian Gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson can't remember a time when she didn't know about the lifeboats. So, when she prepared to race in the London Marathon, family connections and childhood memories made the RNLI the obvious choice for fundraising. Before long, a letter would arrive with an unforgettable invitation. From the streets of London to the Ceredigion coast, Tanni explains why she feels in awe of the crews and proud of the Atlantic 75 lifeboat that saved lives in her name. You'll also discover why one memorable launch became a turning point for the RNLI's history in Wales. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI Interview by the RNLI's Eleanor Driscoll Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200

Kate Cocker (Everyday Positivity podcast) and Anni Hood (Well Intel Daily podcast) return to Flixwatcher to review Kate's choice Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport. Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport (2023) is a Netflix documentary directed by women's sport activist Sue Anstiss MBE and Jack Tompkins. The documentary explores the recent growth and population of women's sport and its impact. It features interviews with some of the biggest names in women's sport including Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Stacey Copeland, Clare Balding CBE, Dame Denise Lewis and Kelly Smith MBE. While Game On celebrates the successes it also highlights the inequality and prejudice that surrounds women's sport. It is optimistic about the future but it is also shocking and extremely sad to hear the challenges some professional women athletes, like the Lionesses, have faced and continue to face. Recommendability scores for Game On were super high, as with all documentaries the repeat viewing was low and the only complaint was it wasn't as in depth as the subject could have been. However, Game On still scores an impressive 3.88 overall.   [supsystic-tables id=324]   Episode #318 Crew Links Thanks to the Episode #318 Crew of Anni Hood (@annihood) and Kate Cocker (@K8Cocker) You can find their website here https://twitter.com/purposefulpods     Please make sure you give them some love   More about Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport with Anni Hood and Kate Cocker For more info on Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport with Anni Hood and Kate Cocker you can visit Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport with Anni Hood and Kate Cocker IMDB page here or Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport with Anni Hood and Kate Cocker Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Crossbench peer and legendary Paralympian Baroness Grey-Thompson, social commentator and former adviser to Boris Johnson on race issues Samuel Kasumu, Emma Revell from the centre right-think tank the Centre for Policy Studies and political commentator and former Labour adviser Tom Hamilton.

Our guest in this episode has been instrumental in the success of the British Paralympic team, helping them to achieve record-breaking medal hauls at 10 Paralympic Summer and Winter Games.Penny Briscoe competed for Great Britain in Canoe Slalom before becoming Senior National Coach for the GBR team at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.  She has worked in para sport as coach, team manager, performance director and is now Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association and is also the Chef De Mission for Paralympics GB. In 2017, Penny was awarded an OBE for her services to disability sport.In this fascinating conversation we explore Penny's path into para sport and how the role and profile of the British Paralympic Association has changed over 20 years.Penny shares the enormous impact of London 2012, the challenges that followed in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and her ambitions for Paris 2024.If you'd like to hear from other senior women leading British sport, previous episodes of The Game Changers include interviews with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Sally Munday OBE, Dame Liz Nichol, Dame Katherine Grainger, Sue Day MBE, Baroness Sue Campbell and Clare Connor CBE.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast through the National Lottery. Game On is a powerful documentary that explores the recent growth in women's sport and its impact across society. Available on NETFLIX, the film addresses the controversial issues and myths that have prevented gender equality in sport, why things are now changing, and what the future holds. You can watch ‘Game On' on Netflix now: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81678387Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

GUESTS: Sandra Witzel, CMO SkedGo, and Baroness Tanni Grey-ThompsonABOUT THIS EPISODE"Mobility for all" is an oft-used and well-intentioned phrase – but images of urban mobility and new mobility solutions rarely feature people with impaired mobility, or anyone living with a disability, raising questions about the concept of mobility for all.People living with disabilities face any number of challenges in the quest to get around, whether that's related to urban planning, physical barriers and obstructions, infrastructure issues, ageing transport networks, poorly designed solutions, untrained transit support staff, or personal safety – to name but a few...According to UN data, around a billion people worldwide live with disabilities - nearly 15% of the global population, and that rises to nearly 20% in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization says around 75 million people worldwide need a wheelchair, but only 5-15% have access to one.But accessibility in mobility is about so much more than wheelchairs – it's about the many more hidden disabilities; it's about reduced mobility, impaired vision and hearing, provisions for the elderly and infirm - and about planning for inclusive mobility, rather than making it an afterthought. ABOUT THE GUESTSPrior to taking up a seat in the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson represented Great Britain as a wheelchair racer at five Paralympic Games, winning a total of 16 medals: 11 gold, four silver and a bronze; at the World Championships, she won six gold, five silver and two bronze; and she won the London Marathon six times.Connect with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson on LinkedInSandra Witzel is an advocate for mobility as a service; she's the co-founder of Women in Mobility UK; and she's a frustrated public transport user, with impaired mobility caused by life with Musculo-skeletal issues. Chief Marketing Officer and board member at mobility app SkedGo, she's also a certified and award-winning health coach. Connect with Sandra Witzel on LinkedInSHOW NOTESUp Down London Lift status at Transport for London stationshttps://www.updownlondon.com/Step-Free LondonStep-free map and future accesshttps://stepfreelondon.uk/map/ Briometrix Mobility MapsEffort-based Mobility Maps which display colour-coded footpath networks, indicating the degree of difficulty for a person in a wheelchair to traverse the pathway.https://briometrix.com/HandimapRoute planning app that takes into account the accessibility of sidewalks, crossings and paths, as well as obstacles (urban furniture, works...)https://www.handimap.fr/You can subscribe to Ride: The Urban Mobility Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to share it, like it, give it a rating, sign up to the Ride LinkedIn page, and check out our website, ridemobilitypodcast.com.

In this latest podcast, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses her involvement with the 2012 Games, from the planning through to the delivery, and reflects on what an inspiring place Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is today. One of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, and now member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson also amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years at five Paralympic Games of 11 gold medals, four silver and a bronze. This is her story, in her own words, of a special time, a special place and a very special Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Boross is joined by decorated Paralympian and Member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to discuss the power of humour in politics and public speaking. When it comes to connecting with crowds and motivating them towards success, Tanni says humour is at the heart of it. “Humour and laughing with my friends, is really important part of my relationships with people.”Join Paul Boross and Tanni Grey-Thompson as they discuss navigating positive and negative humour and how a laugh can help you in the House of Lords and on the racetrack, only on The Humourology Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the world of Young Adult (YA) Fiction getting too dark for our teenagers? Nuala McGovern speaks to YA authors Julia Golding (Finding Sky) and Holly Bourne (The Places I've Cried in Public) to discuss where teenagers can find joy and uplift in their reading today, as well as why it's important to address some of the darker themes in young adult literature. The latest from Iran where tens of thousands of prisoners have been pardoned with Abbie Cheeseman from The Telegraph. Commentators Ella Whelan and Rachel Williams debate whether Welsh Rugby Union were right to ban choirs from singing "Delilah" at games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India – the governing body of the sport - announced last week that the five teams that make up the new Women's Premier League have been sold to local investors for more than £465 million. This is a remarkable amount, even in India where men's cricket teams command staggeringly high valuations and life changing for India's women cricketers who have struggled financially to make ends meet. We hear from BBC Mumbai Sports Reporter Janhavee Moole how it could also change the game for women cricketers around the world. If you were listening to Woman's Hour last Wednesday you will have heard me speaking to two of our judges for the Woman's Hour Power List - one of Britain's most celebrated British Paralympians of all time, Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson and Cricket World Cup winner turned broadcaster Ebony Rainford-Brent. Today you will hear from our third judge Sam Quek - Sam was as part of the squad who won Britain's first ever hockey gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. She was also won gold at the European Championships in 2015. Now she is a team captain - the first female team captain - on BBC1's Question of Sport. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager

Helena Bonham Carter is one of our best known actors – she's played everyone from Princess Margaret in The Crown and Elizabeth the Queen Mother in The King's Speech, to Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films, and more recently Enola Holmes' formidable mother in the Netflix films with Milly Bobby Brown. Helena is now taking on a very different role, that of the Queen of the Midlands Noele Gordon, or Nolly as she was known to her friends; the actress who starred in the hugely popular TV soap Crossroads for 18 years until she was sacked very suddenly in 1981. Russell T Davies has written the three part drama which is released on ITV X on Thursday 2 February. Helena joins Nuala in the studio. Researchers in Canada estimate that approximately one in eight women are likely to be suffering from an unrecognised brain injury related to domestic violence. Millions of dollars are spent each year in Canada studying the impacts of traumatic brain injuries on professional male athlete's brains, such as hockey players, whilst very little is known about the injuries suffered by female victims of intimate partner violence. Nuala speaks to Karen Mason, co-founder of the Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury Through Research project, and a former executive director of the Kelona Women's Shelter in Canada, and Dr Paul van Donkelaar, a clinical neuroscientist at the University of British Columbia who specialises in concussion research. There's just one more week to get your submissions in for the Woman's Hour Power List, this year focussing on women in sport. It's not just football where the women's game has seen big success - Great Britain's women's curling team won a gold medal in Beijing, the 2022 Tour de France Femmes broke records, England and Wales have been confirmed as hosts of Women's T20 World Cup in 2026 and the list goes on. Nuala is joined by two of our Power List judges Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain's most celebrated British Paralympians of all time, winning 16 medals across five Games, now a cross bench peer in the House of Lords, and Ebony Rainford-Brent, the World Cup winning cricketer and broadcaster. 1500 people who received treatment from jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson are being recalled by Spire Healthcare, a private hospital company, after their details were recovered from an old computer database. Described as 'one of the biggest medical scandals ever to have hit this country' the man at the centre of it became known as 'the butchering breast surgeon'. Joining Nuala is Jane Kirby, PA Media Health Editor.

Hello and welcome to The Game Changers, the podcast that celebrates trailblazing women in sport.I'm Sue Anstiss, and I'd like to start with a big thank you to our partners, Sport England who support The Game Changers through a National Lottery award.I'm excited to say that this, the13th season of the podcast is a serialisation of my book, Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport. In each episode, you'll hear a new chapter, covering the history and challenges women's sport has faced over the years, the incredible growth we're now seeing and the trailblazers who have led the way.This first episode includes the book's foreword, written by Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson, my introduction and the first chapter, ‘Why does it Matter'? Thanks for listeningFind out more about The Game Changers podcast here.Hosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

For episode 3, Bina welcomes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of Britain's most decorated Paralympian athletes, winning 11 gold medals, four silvers and one bronze over five Paralympic Games. Tanni is established as one of the most gifted and courageous sportswomen of her generation. Since retiring from athletics, Tanni has held many important roles in sport – including vice-president of the Women's Sport Foundation and most recently Chair of Sport Wales. In 2010, Tanni became an independent peer in the House of Lords, and since this time has continued to act as a prominent and vocal advocate for disability rights, welfare reform and inclusion. She talks to Bina about the role of Boards in making cultural change in organisations, how businesses can support more disabled people into employment and what it means to be an inclusive leader. Join the conversation on sustainable growth.

As 2022 is coming to an end, we take the chance to look back and reflect on the last 12 months of 40 Minute Mentor. We did this, by asking some of the JBM team, our series sponsors and 40 Minute Mentor ambassadors for their favourite episodes of the year. To listen back to the episodes mentioned in today's episode, click through the list below: 

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has a conversation with Tom about her wildly successful career as a Paralympian and how she came to move into politics. She reveals what she would say to people who feel that the House of Lords should be abolished and she explains why, when it comes to music, she is very much a "child of the 80s".This episode is brought to you by Lumie, the original inventors of wake-up lights, whose Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and sunset. Shown to improve quality of sleep and to boost productivity in clinical trials, this remarkable device also features high quality audio with DAB+ radio, Bluetooth speakers, USB port and a selection of over 20 sleep/wake sounds. The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB can transform the way you start and end your day, especially if you struggle to wake up in the morning and/or get to sleep at night. Go to lumie.com to find out more.

Series 8 of 40 Minute Mentor has officially come to a close. It's been 12 weeks of brilliant mentorship from some of the best in the industry, including:➡️ Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain's greatest Paralympian and Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords ➡️ Graham Hobson, Founder of Photobox➡️ Molly Johnson-Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexa➡️ Sho Sugihara, Founder and CEO of Pave➡️ Amali de Alwis, CEO of Subak➡️ Ian Hogarth, Co-Founder of Plural Platform➡️ Emma Steele, Partner at Ascension ➡️ Nikki Wicks, CEO of The Body Coach ➡️ Job van der Voort, Co-Founder and CEO of Remote➡️ Simone Maini, CEO of Elliptic➡️ James Lo, Co-Founder and CEO of Mana➡️ Elizabeth Uviebinené, Award-winning author and Founder of Storia➡️ Joe Robinson, CEO of Improbable Defence➡️ Eleanor Kaye, Executive Director at Newton Venture Program➡️ Ellie Mckay, property entrepreneur and host of the 'On a Mission' PodcastThanks so much to all of you for your support throughout this Series. If you're not all caught up yet, make sure you have a look through the archives and stay tuned for some special feature episodes dropping soon. And if you have any recommendations or feedback for Series 9 launching next year, please feel free to contact our producer Hannah at hannah@jbmc.co.uk 

“In the whole of my career, I lost more races than I won. I think people like to look at the medals, but don't necessarily look at the other side of it.” 40 Minute Mentor is officially back for Series 8! We're kicking off this new series with the amazing Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain's greatest Paralympic athlete, who has won 11 Gold medals and broke 30 world records throughout her career. Following her competing years, Tanni was created a life peer and is a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. In today's episode, we get a really candid insight into Tanni's life and career, including: ➡️ Why setbacks have been so important to her success as a Paralympian [03:10]➡️ Her upbringing and why her parents fought to keep her in a mainstream school [04:09]➡️ What made her fall in love with wheelchair racing and what it was like to make the British squad at age 17 [07:27]➡️ Her experience of her first Paralympics and the journey to Seoul [09:39] ➡️ How you consistently push yourself and build the resilience to keep going [13:52] ➡️ Why she never saw anything as a sacrifice [15:57]➡️ Why breaking the 400 meter world record stands out from all her successes [20:50] ➡️ How she decided to retire and her advice for anyone transitioning careers [22:30] ➡️ How she transitioned to a career in Politics and the issues closest to her heart [27:41]➡️ Why getting into sports is such a great opportunity and how people can get motivated [31:32]➡️ And why it's so important to open up and talk to people when the going gets tough [33:04]  ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ More about Tanni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanni-grey-thompson-9a6b84a6/➡️ For mental health support, we recommend: Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.ukThe Samaritans can be reached on 116 12And for local help and support, call the Mind Infoline at 0300 123 3393 or text 86463

This week Charles is joined by England Wheelchair star James Simpson, as they meet a Paralympic legend - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. After a decorated athletic career, Tanni is now a prominent sports administrator and politician, devoting much of her time to campaigning for inclusivity both in sport and across society. The trio discuss the increased coverage of para-sports, Tanni's passionate support for Wales, and preview what is set to be a highly competitive wheelchair competition.

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have seen more para-sport events than ever sharing the stage with non-disability sports. So back into the mainstream comes the debate about whether the Paralympics and Olympics could one day combine. Would that be the ultimate symbol of equality or lead to para-sports losing their spotlight? Ellie Simmonds and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, two legends of Paralympics GB, share their thoughts, and Martin Dougan and the BBC's para-sport reporter Kate Grey pin down the International Paralympic Committee on their plans for the future of the competition. Produced by Danny Wittenberg, Keiligh Baker and Miranda Slade Recorded and mixed by Emma Crowe The editor was Damon Rose With thanks to BBC Sport

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson broke over thirty world records and won eleven Paralympic gold medals in a glittering athletics career. She speaks to Aggers about travelling to India with Kapil Dev, accompanying Ian Botham on charity walks and her new role on the board at Yorkshire cricket club.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is a 16 time Paralympic medallist and now sits as a Cross Bench Independent Peer in the House of Lords. Rachel and Alice visit Tanni in the Palace of Westminster to talk to her about growing up with spina bifida and overcoming derogatory comments from strangers in the street as a child to become one of Team GB's most decorated Paralympians.Scope: www.scope.org.ukShine: www.shinecharity.org.ukWheelPower: www.wheelpower.org.ukThis podcast has been produced in association with Speakers for Schools: www.speakersforschools.orgProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is episode 10 of ReThinking Sport, our series created in collaboration with Portas, the global strategy consultancy dedicated to sport and physical activity.  The focus today is on the idea of professional sport. What does it mean when a sport is professionalised. And what are the trade offs in terms of access to opportunity, competitive balance and for the well being of the athletes themselves. It's a conversation that talks to the very nature and broader purpose of the sports business, where much of the attention is taken up by huge rights fees, sponsorship deals and the wealth of a few lucky superstars at the top of the pyramid. Our guests are Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson, England rugby player turned media pundit Ugo Monye and Rowena Samarasinhe, expert partner at Portas Consulting.  Every episode of Unofficial Partner can be found by using the big podcast providers, including Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts or via your favourite podcast app. We'd love it if you could take the time to rate us on Apple or Spotify, as it helps spread the word. And if you're interested in more sports business comment and analysis, you can follow me on Twitter @UnffclPrtnr The weekly Unofficial Partner newsletter is read by thousands of people across the sports business every Thursday, to join them subscribe via unofficialpartner.com

Today's guests are Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson and Ben Rogers, co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, the lobbying group The topic is sport's relationship with China, the value of diplomatic and sporting boycotts, the role of sportswashing, the limits and opportunity of athlete activism, the IOC's handling of the Peng Shuai situation and ultimately we ask, what is the purpose of the IOC and the Olympic Movement in 2022? Every episode of Unofficial Partner can be found by using the big podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or via your favourite podcast app. And if you don't already get the weekly Unofficial Partner newsletter, you can join thousands of busy sports biz execs who receive it direct to their inbox every Thursday, subscribe via the unofficialpartner substack.

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. She tells them about life in the House Of Lords, getting stuck on trains without any help, and reveals that she can walk in her dreams. Before Tanni logs in, there is a full-blown tech crisis and a heated discussion about the pros and cons of caving, plus the continuing debate about dog bandage choices.

In this special episode of the podcast with ukactive, we come live from the Guildhall in the City of London, with one of the sessions from the 2021 Conference that was opened by ukactive chair, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.With a panel of guests, John and Michael explore what motivates people to adopt health-promoting behaviours, and identify the kinds of interventions the physical activity sector and the Government can put in place to create a more robust and joined up public health system, which encourages people to keep active and stay healthy.It's the first ukactive conference since 2 years ago due to the covid pandemic, reuniting the sector, bringing together industry professionals, industry leaders and policymakers for a day packed full of debate and discussions, and you can hear more about that in our next episode - out soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tanni Grey-Thompson was born with spina bifida and subsequently became paralysed at the age of 7. Six years later, inspired by Paralympic legend Chris Hallam, Tanni began wheelchair racing and instantly fell in love with the sport. Tanni had won her first race within three years of starting, and just two years after that, Tanni won the London Wheelchair Marathon. This was the first in a long list of competitive wheelchair successes, and a testament to the mental strength required to overcome hardship and to compete at the very highest level of sport. At the age of just 19, Tanni competed at the Seoul Paralympic Games and took bronze for the 200m. From that point onwards, having had a taste for the Games and the intense training process it demands, Tanni set her sights on achieving more success; which she certainly did. In 1992 at the Barcelona Games, Tanni elevated herself to the world sporting elite with four gold medals, a feat she would subsequently repeat in true elite fashion at the Atlanta Paralympics in 1996. The Barcelona olympics were especially important though for Tanni as it marked a change in coverage by the media. Helen Rollason, one of the main broadcasters in the UK at the time, gave greater coverage to the Paralympics than there had been previously. This made things more emotional when in 2000, Tanni won the Helen Rollason award at Sports Personality of the Year award. Somewhat disappointingly though, the BBC had failed to provide a ramp up to the awards stage, denying Tanni the deserved opportunity to celebrate her award at what is one of the biggest nights in the British sporting calendar. In typical fashion, Tanni reframed the mistake as an opportunity to suggest a number of changes in the BBC, and indeed across the country, with regards to their attitudes towards disability rights. Tanni retired from sport in 2007, ending her career with 30 World Records, 11 gold medals and 6 London Marathon wins. Since retiring, Tanni has gone on to become Chancellor of Northumbria University, and in 2010, became an Independent Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. As a working peer, Tanni uses her experience and knowledge during debates in the House and has spoken on a range of issues including welfare reform, disability rights and sport. To share over an hour with Tanni was an incredible honour and a real privilege. Tanni spoke to us about her belief that hardship is crucial in allowing us to achieve our full potential, that the hardest part of our journey is often getting started and the opportunity we all have in our own lives to make real, long-lasting change for others.

On Wednesday 8th September, more than a thousand lucky invitees will make their way to Battersea in south London for the 20th edition of the Sports Industry Awards, which has grown from the inaugural event back in 2001 to a staple of the UK industry calendar, boasting a cast of world famous faces from sport, politics, showbiz and the media.So, enjoy the next fifty minutes or so in the company of the event's founder Nick Keller and a group of people we asked to recall their memories of the event, including Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson, Steve Martin of M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment, Alex Willis head of marketing at Wimbledon and the All England Club and Alex Coulson, Sport Industry Group managing director.  This week's podcast is sponsored by our friends at the Professional Triathlete Organisation, who have a big new event coming up at the end of August. The Collins Cup has a $1.5million prize purse and is a reformatting of the sport along the lines of golf's Ryder Cup. If you'd like to find out more, then click here.If you like the podcasts you'll love the Unofficial Partner newsletter, that goes direct to the inbox of thousands of senior executives across the global sports business every Thursday. To join them, sign up via unofficialpartner.com 

In the twenty second  episode of season three of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to five-time Paralympic Champion, and one of Britain's best-known para-athletes Hannah Cockcroft MBE.Hannah suffered two heart attacks within the first 24 hours of her life. These cardiac arrests left her with multiple areas of brain damage and a collapsed lung, with doctors questioning how the damage would affect her quality of life.Yet, the problematic birth only helped in making Hannah a determined child. Raised alongside her brothers, Joshua and Daniel, she was never treated any differently to her able-bodied siblings. Hannah's parents, Graham and Rachel, took every opportunity they could to get Hannah up onto her feet, strapping her into Kay-walkers, splints, twisters and standing frames. Hannah was first introduced to para-sport at 12 years old, when the Cardinals wheelchair basketball team performed a demonstration at her secondary school. From this moment, she was hooked. At the 2007 School Games, run by the Youth Sports Trust, Hannah first witnessed wheelchair racing, whilst she competed for Yorkshire as a seated discus athlete. Invited to try out racing later that year at a British Athletics talent ID day, Dr Ian Thompson, husband of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, put her in her first racing wheelchair and ran her through her first laps of the athletics track. Hannah made her senior debut for Great Britain at 18 years old, representing her country at the World Championships in New Zealand in January 2011. Despite having only been competing for three years, Hannah became double World Champion, in the T34 100m and 200m.The following summer, the world saw Hannah Cockroft line up at her debut Paralympics, the London 2012 Games. Cockroft took the world stage by storm, racing to victory over the T34 100m and 200m once again and setting two Paralympic Records in the process. Having become double Paralympic Champion on the home stage she was dubbed ‘Hurricane Hannah' by the British media. An MBE followed in the 2013 New Years' Honours.Since then, Hannah's lists of achievements have continued to grow.  Hannah is the most decorated British athlete in World Championship history, with 12 World Champion titles to her name. She repeated her Paralympic success at Rio 2016, bringing home gold in the T34 100m, 400m and 800m, that same year adding three European Champion gold medals to her trophy cabinet. Hannah is currently the T34 World Record holder in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m.Off the track, Hannah's personality has seen her invited onto shows such as ‘The Great British Bake Off', ‘The Crystal Maze' and ‘Strictly Come Dancing', which she won with her partner on the show, Pasha. Hannah is also an ambassador for Run For All https://www.runforall.com.Her Spirit http://www.herspirit.co.uk supports women of all shapes to sizes to achieve goals you never thought possible and have your #BestYearYet.  Come and join us for our Fitter Together campaign https://fitter-together.raisely.com from the 28th June - 8th August and raise money for Mind.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Boots. Boots believes everyone has the right to feel good it which is why they offer a huge wellness range to help you look after yourself, from the inside out.So from brands like FitBit, Aromatherapy Associates and Vital Proteins to LoveHoney, The Gut Stuff and Headspace, Boots has something to help you stay on top of your health, all year round.Shop Boots' wellness range in selected stores, at boots.com or via the Boots app.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson talks to me about her amazing life and career and she is an amazing role model to me in the disability world!

The Tokyo Olympics is to go ahead in July, Matt Chorley speaks to current and former Olympic and paralympic athletes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Tom Bosworth and Gail Emms about whether it should go ahead. Plus he speaks to Alex Massie and Rachel Cunliffe on the art of lying. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a brand new episode of Podcast On Prescription! The National Academy for Social Prescribing is joining forces with Dr Radha Modgil to chat to some incredible individuals about their wellbeing journey and to shine a light on the importance of #SocialPrescribing. Our guest this week is the incredibly inspiring Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson!

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of the UK's most successful Paralympians.  Now a member of the House of Lords she discusses personal motivation, Paralympic medals and her wish to ‘give back' as an active campaigner on disability rights and access to sport.

A special episode with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, as the Paralympic legend chooses her five Defining Moments. One of the most famous faces in British sport, Tanni won an astonishing 11 Paralympic gold medals during her career. The Welsh wheelchair wonder discusses her early life, journey through 5 Games and how the Paralympic movement is progressing. Plus we hear about her work in the House of Lords, raising her daughter whilst competing and why a career in Wheelchair Basketball didn't work out (WARNING - contains mild violence)! Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and now Amazon Music. Try asking your Alexa to play the My Defining Moments podcast! Feel free to rate the pod, leave a review or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport where the podcast will also be available on my YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening!

11-time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson talks to Will Greenwood about her passion for sport and how her amazing parents equipped her for life.

A genuine and vulnerable insight into the sporting journey of Ian Braid – dedicated to Nina Foord who sadly passed away recently. Nina typified the amazing work that volunteers do in sport and also impacted on Ian's journey from being a young boy volunteering at the local rugby club right the way through to championing the cause  and providing support for both athletes and those that help the athletes. Ian shares some of the highs and lows of his career including some personal challenges but what is clear is the impact he has had on the sporting system and many individuals by bringing attention to some hugely important issues. Below is a little more detail about Ian. I am confident that he will make you think and that there are some great take away messages from the podcast. Enjoy! Ian has brought together his significant experience in sport and his passion for helping others under the umbrella of DOCIAsport the company he founded in 2017. He brings a refreshing and independent view to all aspects of duty of care in sport from the perspective of coaches, officials, athletes, administrators, and the sector itself. Ian is acknowledged as a trusted leader whose opinions are widely sought after in sport, higher education, government, and business.  He is recognised as a champion of mental health education. DOCIAsport has been shortlisted for a national award as Mental Health Consultancy 2020 and Ian himself is a fellow of the Mental Health Collective. Ian has given acclaimed keynote presentations, lectures, podcasts, and workshops throughout the UK. His vision as CEO of the British Athletes Commission led to the sector strengthening the support offered to vulnerable adults in sport. He also played a key role in the DCMS review of duty of care in sport assisting Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. These became the platform for Ian to deliver sustainable positive change in sport, mental health provision and for the next generation of sport leaders applying his values, skills, and experience   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping to convince new listeners. Thanks so much it - is much appreciated!! For show notes and past guests, please visit www.sportstories247.com Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please make contact at: sportstories247@gmail.com Follow Sport Stories: Twitter:            twitter.com/sportstories_ Instagram:       Instagram.com/sportstories247 Facebook:        facebook.com/sportstories247 LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportstories YouTube:          Sport Stories YouTube Channel Find out more about Dave at: www.thesummitpartnership.com Follow Dave: Twitter:    https://twitter.com/SummitDave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelevine3   Success Quote or saying: Everything is worth the price of a cup of coffee… I have to believe that changes can be made… I didn't appreciate the other persons point of view until I stood in their shoes and walked around Take and give care – David Lavalle   Quick fire questions: The books that you would recommend are? Legacy by James Kerr Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown How do I prepare to be the best version of myself… Take and give care (Self and others)   Who has made a big impact on you? Dame Tanni Grey Thompson Ed Simpson – good friend and Lawyer Fred the Dog   Family and Mrs Braid Whos' Sport Story would you be really interested in hearing? Michael Jamieson, Olympian This is the Tedx talk referred to in the podcast https://youtu.be/oU6M7ZDVDN8     Coaching questions I would like to pose: 1 Where and how do you give time to others and what is the nourishment you get back in return for doing this? 2 How do you give care to yourself and what is your gage to know what is working for you and what is not?   Contact info: Website www.dociasport.co.uk Email ian@dociasport.co.uk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-braid-fmhc-484238 Twitter @DOCIA_sport    

Cardiff Councillor Mia Rees offers her skilled analysis of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, the champion of disabled people and one of Wales' most impressive ever athletes

Auntie has tightened the purse strings as this weekend millions of over 75s will have to start paying for their license fee. Former Tory Cabinet minister Esther McVey tells the Telegraph's Christopher Hope why she feels the BBC are out of touch to bring in the move during a pandemic, and also why she's wary of telling people "on yer bike!" as part of the government move to tackle obesity. Also on the podcast, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, peer and Paralympic legend, on why she feels farmers and landowners should be open to making rivers and streams more accessible for swimmers, and Lord Matt Ridley on his 5 reasons to be cautiously optimistic about where we are in the pandemic. England's 20 best wild swimming spots, from rivers and waterfalls to tidal pools: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/best-wild-swimming-waterfalls-rivers-tidal-pools-outdoor-lakes/Matt Ridley - 5 reasons why the coronavirus nightmare may soon be over:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/07/25/5-reasons-coronavirus-nightmare-may-soon/For 30 days' free access to the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Listen to the Telegraph's Audio Football Club podcast: https://www.playpodca.st/afcEmail: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @chopperspodcast

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson On this episode of Talking Law, I was really excited to sit down and talk to multi-medal winning Paralympian, politician, coach and presenter Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson One of Britain’s, greatest Paralympic athletes, Tanni has had a varied career across so many sectors. She now sits as an Independent Cross-Bench Peer in the House of Lords and we discussed her life-long love of the law. Find us on LinkedIn Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women in the Law UK

In this episode Jamie Murray tells us more about the UK's first behind closed doors’ tennis tournament he is organising, which will raise money for NHS Charities Together. Plus we hear about his ever-growing collection of tennis towels. Mark Wood chats dance challenges and preparing for England training. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend gives us an insight into managing a sports team during these uncertain times and what the future of rugby union could look like, as he back a global calendar. We catch up with Great Britain’s most successful winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold, who talks about her competitive nature, as well as asking for haircare advice from one of our other guests. Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses growing up in a sport-mad household, where a family love of rugby meant she wasn’t allowed to eat French apples or New Zealand lamb. And what were the deciding factors that meant she went into a solo sport, rather than playing in a team? 13-time Formula 1 race winner David Coulthard reveals who inspired him in sport, the advantages of his famous jaw line and why he got into E-Sports. And Mel Reid, victorious European Solheim Cup vice-captain, lets us know what lockdown has been like in the US and admits the women’s game could use support from their male counterparts.

Sophie has a conversation with cross-bench peer and eight time gold winning Paralympic medallist, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL. Tanni sits in the House of Lords where she advocates for disability rights, welfare and disability sport. She first went to the Paralympic Games in 1988 and to four more Games after that, winning 11 Paralympic medals, eight gold medals, breaking three world records in wheelchair racing and, on top of that, won the London Marathon six times. Tanni talks about growing up in the 1970s in Wales with Spina Bifida, how her parents refused to allow her to be discriminated against, her experiences competing at five Paralympic Games. They discuss transport for disabled people in the UK, the discrimination they've both faced and how things have changed as a person with a disability over the course of Tanni's life. We discuss impact of Coronavirus for people with a disability, how lack of access combined with wheelchair skills can be empowering and Tanni shares her words of wisdom about how she's reached her level of success.

You can join the range of HumansFirst open and inclusive calls that take place every week at this link -> https://humansfirst.club/events There is a UK 2-day retreat taking place across 30th & 31st July 2020 should that be of interest also -> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/humansfirst-retreat-tickets-63324478219 I enjoyed this really insightful and impactful conversation with Ian Braid, founder of DOCIAsport. We meandered through mental health, vulnerability, self-awareness and so much more with some of the key insights being: - “Who’s looking after the people looking after the people?” – 03.35 - “A lesson I had to learn the hard way was that duty of care belongs to the individual first and foremost” - 05.50 - “I’m making it up as I go along. When I set up DOCIA Sport I was still poorly. If I had set it up when I was well, I would have had a 5-year plan, umpteen KPIs, I’d have blinkers on. Because I didn’t have the blinkers on, I have had opportunities and met different people that I otherwise would not have met” – 08.35 - “I am (now) more self-aware and therefore feel that I can make better intuitive decisions, if it feels right” – 15.25 - “When you talk about your vulnerability it gives people, at worst, permission to themselves to think more deeply about their own stuff and at best to engage in a conversation” – 21.55 - “Is it (role modelling vulnerability) courageous, is it brave I don’t know, but it feels intuitively right” 22.20 Ian can be contacted via the following means: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-braid-fmhc-484238/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Imbraid Bio: Ian has brought together his significant experience in sport and his passion for helping others under the umbrella of DOCIAsport the company he founded in 2017. He brings a refreshing and independent view to all aspects of duty of care in sport from the perspective of coaches, officials, athletes, administrators and the sector itself. Ian is acknowledged as a trusted leader whose opinions are widely sought after in sport, higher education, government and business. He is recognised as a champion of mental health education and has given acclaimed keynote presentations throughout the UK. These include a guest lecture at Edge Hill University, a partner in mental health in sport. His vision as CEO of the British Athletes Commission led to the sector strengthening the support offered to vulnerable adults in sport. He also played a key role in the DCMS review of duty of care in sport assisting Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. These became the platform for Ian to deliver sustainable positive change in sport, mental health provision and for the next generation of sport leaders applying his values, skills and experience. Please find my Interpersonal Catalyst brochure here in case I can support you at all -> https://my.visme.co/projects/rxyz4jpo-garry-turner-interpersonal-catalyst --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

Politics, parliament and Paralympic athletes... In this episode we take a noisy Jubilee Line train from Bond Street to Westminster, as we are tagging along on Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson's commute to her place of work - the House of Lords! Parliament was pro-rogued that morning but luckily for this podcast Peers are still allowed in...! Tanni tells Katie how Brexit has been getting in the way of her train journeys, how her excessive tweeting resulted in a concerned phone call from her sister, and what her advice would be to young disabled people wanting to make a change. Produced and hosted by Katie Pennick, bought to you by Transport for All (TfA). TfA is fighting for accessible transport systems and inclusive streets, and needs the voices of disabled people to join the cause. If you fancy getting involved, sign up as a member by visiting our website: www.transportforall.org.uk 

Michael stated on a recent edition of the podcast that BBC Sports Personality of the Year is the closest the UK gets to the Oscars for talkability about an awards show. Tonight's gong-fest in Aberdeen has again sparked debate and conversation. Ben Stokes won the main award with the England Men's Cricket Team picking up team of the year and moment of the year. We also discuss awards for Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Doddie Weir.Our other main talking point is about how the UK is the live sport capital of the world. Data analyst company Two Circle has crunched the numbers and come up with the amazing statistic that the UK has more people going to watch live sport in any one year than it's actual population. We discuss how and why.Tahiti appears to have won an unlikely Olympic bid. Sort of. Paris has put forward the French Polynesian Island as the host of Olympic surfing in 2024. Meanwhile, The British Olympic Association has reacted strongly to news it might be facing legal action from it's own athletes.And, there's news on rugby sevens, skiing, equestrian and golf. Plus, how you could be an Olympic Sailor... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Probably Britain's most well-known Paralympian joins the team for a wide ranging discussion - including attitudes around the world to disability, 'inspiration porn'& pregnancy

The power of being 'bloody-minded', with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.Tanni is a Paralympic legend who now sits in the House of Lords, and she credits much of her success to being bloody-minded. It’s all about having a stubborn streak, and not just taking no for an answer. Tanni was born with Spina Bifida, and aged seven her spinal cord severed leading her to choose to get around in a wheelchair. At that time, Tani’s parents were told she was unlikely to amount to much and were given a long list of things that Tanni wouldn’t be able to do. Her parents refused to accept that as truth however, and encouraged an independent streak which helped Tanni go on to achieve a huge amount- in sport and in life. In this episode, Tanni shares the outlook and mindset that helped her be such a success. Tanni and Simon reflect on whether grit is more important than talent, discuss the importance of planning and how half the battle is ‘just getting started’. They also talk about the importance of being aware of self-limiting beliefs, and the power of not mindlessly buying into them. Tanni also speaks about the importance of not being afraid to try in life- and of aiming high.

Step inside the world of the House of Lords with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson in Westminster.The Paralympian speaks of her Cardiff childhood and the big family sacrifices that have enabled her transition from sport to politics.She tells Martin why she's fighting for better accessibility on public transport along with welfare reform, and what being Welsh means to her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Britain’s highest ranking Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, discusses how the focus on medals has affected the culture within sport and the impact this can have on young athletes. Also covered are the disparities between the laws affecting teacher/pupil relationships and coach/athlete relationships, her extensive Duty of Care review and the difference between how male and female athletes are treated on social media.

In our first episode of "Reflecting on Achievements" Baroness Grey Thompson talks to our host, Shona Blackhall about the drive to win gold, overcoming obstacles and the importance of family in achieving her dreams. Tanni is an Olympic Gold medallist, winning at 16 Paralympic Games, a "life peer", a television presenter and personality, a patron of numerous charities and a published author.

It's episode 28 of Challenging Behaviours, the podcast that aims to challenge behaviours towards disability in society today. In this episode Jack chats with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE about her experience on trains, and discuss accessibility in public transport and wider in society. Plus a brief bit of Wales chat too! You can follow Tanni on twitter @tanni_gt and can visit her website www.tanni.co.uk Please do like and subscribe and leave us a review, it will help us get out there and share these stories and bring them more into public view. We're being reviewed on the Castology podcast this month so do give that a listen too! Please do get in touch with us: Email - challengingbehaviourspodcast@gmail.com Twitter @Challengingpod Facebook @challengingpod

Our first EY Personal Performance Programme podcast is hosted by Mark Clemmit and Scott Ward, plus special guests, who discuss the honest realities of being a professional athlete – from training and competing, to life beyond elite sport. They are joined by multi-medal winning heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, as well as the formidable Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson for an exclusive interview, and Kathryn Lane, recently cut from the team GB hockey squad, who shares her reflection of the challenges this has posed.

Episode 34 is an interview with one of the most recognisable names in Paralympic sport and disability rights, Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson DBE. We talk about how she measures her own performance, the importance of developing a hinterland as an athlete and also get an insight into her current life as a politician. It's a fascinating interview about influence, impact, and how to leverage the profile you have. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE has been a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords since 2010. Her Paralympian career saw her compete in five Paralympic Games winning 16 medals in total. Over her career, Tanni broke 30 World Records on the track. She has sat on the boards of the National Disability Council, the Sports Council for Wales and UK Sport, and currently sits on the boards of TfL and the London Legacy Development Corporation. Her charity appointments include being board members of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Sportsaid and The Tennis Foundation and she is a non-exec director on the BBC Board. http://www.tanni.co.uk/

Colin Murray meets 11 time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to talk athletics, helmet hair, first celebrity crush and how Tanni isn’t even her real name!

Join Emma Barnett, Historic England’s Deborah Lamb and De Montfort University's Professor Martin Polley as we delve into England’s top ten Sports and Leisure locations, as selected by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. Today we walk a red processional route and explore England's Olympic future. Nominate a place at HistoricEngland.org.uk/100Places | A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

Join Emma Barnett, Historic England’s Deborah Lamb and De Montfort University's Professor Martin Polley as we delve into England’s top ten Sports and Leisure locations, as selected by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, including the pioneering work of Stoke Mandeville and Sheffield’s unique theatre complex.. Nominate a place at HistoricEngland.org.uk/100Places | A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

This week, it's my pleasure to introduce Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE. Tanni, is one of Britain's most iconic Paralympic athletes, achieving 11 gold medals in 5 Paralympic games. In 2010, she became a Baroness in the House of Lords,  where she debates in Parliament about disability rights, welfare reform and social issues in the sports industry. To hear more about Tanni's inspiring career journey, click 'PLAY', it's fantastic & ENJOY!!

Join Emma Barnett, Historic England’s Deborah Lamb and De Montfort University's Professor Martin Polley as we delve into England’s top ten Sport and Leisure locations, as selected by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, from the home to cricket, to the racetrack and a beautiful ballroom. Nominate a place at HistoricEngland.org.uk/100Places | A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

Join Emma Barnett, Historic England’s Deborah Lamb and De Montfort University's Professor Martin Polley as we delve into England’s top ten Sport and Leisure locations, as selected by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, including the ‘cathedrals’ of tennis and rugby and a much-loved outdoor lido. Nominate a place at HistoricEngland.org.uk/100Places | A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England Podcast exploring the 100 most important places in England's history. We'll return on the 9th of January as Emma Barnett uncovers the first of Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson's picks for the Sport and Leisure top 10, as nominated by you. Join us then, and in the meantime, why not catch up on our previous programmes on Science and Discovery, Travel and Tourism and Homes and Gardens. Nominate a place at HistoricEngland.org.uk/100Places | A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

Former England Test cricketer James Taylor, Olympic gold medal winning hockey star Alex Danson and 11 time Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week

Mani Djazmi is joined by two time Paralympic sprint champion Martina Caironi and Lex Gillette, who is a four time Paralympic silver medalist in the long jump. The panel discuss performances at this years Para Athletic Championships and there are exclusive interviews with Paralympic Champions Jonnie Peacock and David Behre. Five years on from the London Paralympic games, Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson and journalist Mik Scarlet discuss whether the games have helped improve the lives of disabled people living in the United Kingdom. Plus, we'll hear how Paralympic gold medalist Heinrich Popow who took the dancing world by storm.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is this week’s guest on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’ podcast.   Tanni won 11 Paralympic Gold Medals throughout her career as a Wheelchair Racer and set over 30 World records.   After a career as an athlete, Tanni is now a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.   In her chat with Richard, Tanni talks about family support, music and setting goals.     The 6x London Marathon winner gives an insight into her nutritional and training programmes.   There is a wide range of topics in this conversation from disability rights, Brexit and the power of social media.   To learn more about Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson you can go to her website and follow her on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A trip to Cape Town; Stories are important; Farewell Independent; Facebook responds poorly; Do you love your topic?: Five minutes on air, five hours prep; 10 tips for shareable content; An interview with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson; Music from Peter James Millson

Eurovision Song Contest; Google Glass; The Kings and Queens of Eurovision; Jeremy Clarkson; Perform like  Pro; Don't make a song and dance of it; Communicate like a band; An interview with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson; Music from Ultravox

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson reveals how life as a top athlete helped her prepare for the rough and tumble of politics and how she manages to persuade her 11 year old daughter to sit quietly through House of Lords debates.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on the success of the Paralympics and explains how she stays fit and flexible, now that she is no longer an athlete. Jess Thom, who has Tourette's syndrome, encourages us to laugh at her more humorous vocal tics. Plus, anyone for some Finnish learning disabled punk? Rob Crossan and Liz Carr present.

Judo Olympians, silver medallist Gemma Gibbons and her partner Euan Burton, tell Victoria Derbyshire about the public reaction to their victory and losses at the Games. As part of the BBC Scotland series “The Paralympians”, judoka Samuel Ingram speaks about taking bronze in Beijing and competing with his brother at the London Games. Swimmer David Roberts holds 11 Paralympic gold medals, just one less than Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson but he is unlikely to break that record after failing to qualify for the Paralympics. He reveals his disappointment and his thoughts on swimming for Sweden instead. Richard Dobell's extensive volleyball career eventually took its toll, he speaks about switching to Sitting Volleyball after damaging his knee. As crowds in Northern Ireland turned out to welcome home Team GB rowers and brothers - Richard and Peter Chambers, and Alan Campbell, BBC Ulster caught up with three medallists and their proud supporters.

As London 2012 draws to a close, has the Olympic experience changed the United Kingdom? Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson tells Richard Bacon about the last minute preparations for the Closing Ceremony. Olympians Katherine Grainger, Kat Copeland and Kate Walsh relive their first 24 hours after the Games. South African Oscar Pistorius may have broken new ground just by competing in the Olympics Games but he returns to defend his 100m, 200m and 400m titles at the Paralympic Games. He reveals what it is like to be the face of the Paralympic movement. Can Lee Pearson break Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson record of 11 gold medals when he rides for the British Para-Dressage team? Irish boxer Katie Taylor on the historic nature of these Games for female athletes and has this been the Women's Games? Gold medallist Anna Watkins joins Woman's Hour to discuss. Finally, if you are struggling post-Olympics, Radio 4's The Now Show is on hand to help the nation come to terms with its grief.

Team GB diver and European Champion Tom Daley speaks to Radio 2's Steve Wright about his physical and mental preparation going into the London Games. Young British rower Moe Sbihi discusses joining the highly competitive men's eight boat, and balancing his faith with Olympic training. BBC Radio Lancashire's documentary “Olympic God Special” investigates how athletes juggle the logistics of harsh training regimes, blood testing and dietary requirements with their religious beliefs. Colin Murray has dinner with a former British decathlete and one of greatest track and field athletes of all time...Daley Thompson. 11 time gold medal Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and double Olympian Sarah Webb reveal the impact of elite sport on their personal lives in Women's Hour on Radio 4. All that, and the Olympic Torch has begins its tour around Scotland.

In this edition, Olympic gold medallists Darren Campbell and James Cracknell discuss the role of food supplements in athlete's training regimes and the benefits and the risks they offer. Teenage cycling sensation Laura Trott reflects on the two gold medals she brought back from the recent World Track Cycling Championships in Melbourne and looks ahead to this summer's Games in London. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, journalist and former Olympian Matthew Syed and author Helen Jefferson Lenskyj discuss the ancient Games with Ernie Rea on Radio 4’s Beyond Belief and we catch up with fencer Richard Kruse who is set to compete in his third Olympic Games, having just secured his place on team GB for London 2012. Plus the first broadcast interview with talented young sprinter Delano Williams from the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Four months ago the 18 year old didn't have a British passport but could be pulling on a GB vest for the London Olympics this summer.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and BBC Disability Affairs correspondent Peter White review the year and look forward to 2011. Liz Carr and Mat Fraser present.