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Kelda started her sporting career playing netball at a national level as a teenager. Sport very quickly became the thing that defined who she was and the person she wanted to be. Her real passion lay with horses and her ultimate goal was to ride for her country and represent Great Britain at the Olympics.  Unfortunately, after a serious leg injury in 2002, Kelda's hopes of competing at an international level seemed to have disappeared. The leg injury had a huge impact on her life, leaving her no longer able to run or play many of the sports that meant so much to her. This had a huge impact on her confidence and self-belief, and she spent nearly 10years fighting to accept who she was.  In 2002 she decided to climb Kilimanjaro, and this proved to be the start of a new direction in life. She returned and began retraining as an outdoor instructor. As a result of the dramatic effect the outdoors had on her own mental and physical recovery, Kelda decided she wanted to help others facing similar challenges to herself, and this led her to set up the charity Climbing Out.   Kelda went on to represent Great Britain in Paracanoe and competed at the 2015 World Cup and the 2016 World Championships. The ultimate goal was the Rio Paralympics.   Unfortunately she just missed out on selection for Rio, but she went on to join an Adaptive Team attempting to climb Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America at 7,000m.    On the 19th January 2017 she became the first recorded adaptive female to summit the mountain.   In summiting, Kelda found many of the answers she'd been searching for since her injury and this inspired her to attempt a solo row of the Atlantic. After 76 days unsupported at sea, Kelda became the first adaptive person to ever solo row any ocean.   But the challenges didn't stop there. 12 months ago Kelda was diagnosed with breast cancer. She decided to set herself the goal of completing a triathlon as motivation to push through her recovery.    She completed her first triathlon just 4 months post mastectomy and went on to complete 2 further triathlons last year, including the Snowman Triathlon, known for being the toughest triathlon in the country. She now has her sights set on completing a half ironman in 2022.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    To help increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a patron!  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Kelda Being based in Shropshire  Her 4 legged family Her early years and her passions for sports  Playing netball at a national level Her dream of wanting to ride at the Olympics Hanging around the local stables Getting her first horse at 16 The riders who inspired her Being in an accident with her horse Dealing with the trauma after the accident The start of her resilience journey at 21 Losing her confidence and going back to riding too soon Moving away from horse and going travelling to Australia  Getting into eventing and gaining her confidence The accident that changed her life completely Trying to be the person she was before the injury Feeling like a failure Learning acceptance  Deciding to climb Kilimanjaro and why that was the start of her recovery Not being able to get the mental health support that was needed Table legs….  Video resources to help with resilience Being dumped… Lessons from climbing Kilimanjaro Needing to change her attitude and focus more on what she could do Deciding to retrain as an outdoor instructor Figuring out how to get sport back in her life Aiming for the para-olympics for 2016  Meeting Martin Hewitt - Adaptive Grand Slam  “It's not about saying I can't, it's about saying how can I” How can I make it possible to climb Aconcagua? Figuring out the how Advice for people who are feeling like a failure The importance of being honest with yourself Being brave enough to try Being judged by people and why it doesn't matter Deciding to solo row the Atlantic Finding peace on the mountain Fundraising for Climbing Out and wanting to raise £50K Advice regarding sponsorship Being super clear on her WHY 3 questions about the row The challenge of the solitude while out on the row The challenges of 2020/2021 Being diagnosed with cancer and having a single mastectomy Wanting to get back to normal and feel like herself again Getting back into exercise and following a routine again Why you have to try Training for 4 triathlons in 2022 Challenging the belief that she had that she couldn't run Swimming after a mastectomy Doing an half Ironman in June 2022 Connect with Kelda Final words of advice - Keep Moving   Social Media Website: Climbing Out Instagram: @kelda_wood Facebook: @ClimbingOutCharity Personal: www.facebook.com/kelda.wood Twitter: @ClimbingOut_  

Mary-Ann is a broadcaster, anthropologist and lover of the outdoors. She mostly makes TV shows about archaeology and anthropology, and her work has taken her from yak herders' camps on the Tibetan plateau to the slums of Dhaka in Bangladesh, the deserts of Australia and crofters' cottages on the Scottish islands.    She's currently pinned in one place (give or take) by two small children, and is working out ways to live an adventurous life with kids and a mortgage.    Mary-Ann is also passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds find outdoor adventures, and challenging the systems that mean access isn't equal for all. She's a hillwalking ambassador for the British Mountaineering Council, and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Mary-Ann in her own words Growing up in Cheshire loving outdoors Learning and working with adults as a kid Wanting to be a vet back then How she got into Anthropology Her first research as an Anthropologist Challenges getting on adventures as a mum of two kids Joining a 40-day expedition in the Simpson Desert in Australia Making positive choices rather than missing out Her role as the British Mountaineering Council's hillwalking ambassador 'Finding Our Way' Podcast and what this is about Celebrating people who are making a difference Seeing Sarah Williams as a role model Being inspired by Izzy Lynch and Tessa Treadway of Motherload Getting into more detail about her role as a Royal Geographical Society fellow Future challenges she would like to take on Wanting to hike the Cape Wrath Trail Her goal of travelling more in the east and west of Africa Wishing to go on a long journey with horses Spending time with the yak herders Having deep connections with animals and landscapes Biggest challenges she faced in her 20's Budget and travel with confidence Gender and safety Final words or advice   Social Media   Website: www.maryannochota.com    Instagram: @Maryannochota    Twitter: @MaryAnnOchota   

Creating a following a long-term, sustainable eating plan, especially when it includes losing weight, doesn't have to be an impossible journey. It's all about working with three key strategies, finding the best long-term strategy for your body and goals, and knowing when you might want to be flexible or choose a different plan for different periods of your life.   Key Takeaways 3 Nutrition Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss  Intuitive Eating Mindful Eating Macro Counting   Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss Long-term, sustainable nutrition is possible. Weight loss is within your reach. And finding a solution to your eating habits is a very realistic goal. It comes down to picking the right strategy for you, your body, and your goals… and then knowing when you need to change it up. One thing I really want to stress is that once you lose more than 10% of your body fat, you need to reevaluate and recalculate your weight loss strategy. If you don't, you will actually be eating in either surplus calories or in maintenance mode - neither of which will let your body lose weight! First, I talk about Intuitive Eating. Intuitive Eating is the right strategy for you if you are working towards healing your relationship with your body and with food. With Intuitive Eating, we have to talk about satiety and the satiety gene, MC4R, which might make it harder for you to determine your own satiety.   Tracking or Estimating Macros for Empowered Eating The next strategy I discuss is Mindful Eating. Mindful eating uses a flexible macro-based approach that lets you use your best estimates of the food you eat. I find it helpful to track your food for a few days so that you can get a good idea of what each portion looks like. I also talk you through the ratio I use for protein, carbs, and fat. The final strategy I look at is full-blown Macro counting. Macro counting isn't for everyone as it does take time and dedication to ensure you're tracking your food correctly. But when it works, it works well and I find it very empowering to be in control of your food. My final thought, however, is that I think weight loss works best when you use a combination of all three weight-loss strategies. If you need a more flexible approach, like you're going on vacation, switch over to intuitive eating. If you need something a bit more structured, head into macro counting. The bottom line is that the way you eat should make you feel good and empowered and that it's sustainable! How have you tried to lose weight in the past? What worked or didn't work for you? Which of these three strategies do you think sounds the most sustainable for you and your goals? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How to manage a long-term, sustainable eating plan [3:30] What happens if you lose more than 10% of your lean muscle mass at once [5:15] Who intuitive eating is good for [7:30] What you need to know about satiety and the satiety gene [9:30] The difference between mindful eating and intuitive eating [12:30] How to calculate your protein goal [16:00] How macro counting can be empowering [24:00] How to use all 3 nutrition strategies to support your nutrition through every stage of your life [30:00]   Quotes “We won't decrease our Basal Metabolic Rate as much if we maintain our lean muscle mass because lean muscle mass is more metabolically active.” [5:00] “When we're committing to intuitive eating, our goal is going to be one of the more compassionate goals. Finding love for our body, finding love for our food, and really being one in mind and body.” [7:15] “If we have trouble with satiety, we can actually calculate our macros just to see what our body would require to be where we currently are, and then we can see how much food that is. Then our brain can see how much food that is so we can get more of an advantage when we're figuring out when satiety would likely happen.” [11:41] “Macro counting is a way for me to discover the most accurate data on what works, as I compare it to my primary goal, and what doesn't work.” [25:25] “Macro counting is reserved for those who like to work their mindset with it. There will be some struggles. If you are doing/counting/tracking/following them, it is an extra step of effort. It's more of a layer. If you believe that it's impacting your time and that you're giving up a lot to do it, and then you don't see the results you want, potentially you will be frustrated. But, if we think about it this way, what if the results you're getting with the data you're inputting are what they are, and all you have to do is input different data for different results, things change a bit. Macro counting becomes much more neutral.” [29:24]   Resources Mentioned Join the Waitlist for Jumpstart Find Life Coaching for Women Physicians Online Check out the full episode page here Follow Dr. Ali Novitsky on Facebook | Instagram Subscribe to Life Coaching for Women Physicians on Apple Podcasts Podcast production by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes Episode 68. Siobhan Key on Sustainable Weightloss Episode 110. How Our Genes Impact our Jeans Episode 79. Do More of What Works

Lael Wilcox is an ultra-endurance bike packer from Alaska. In racing, she's excited to compete against the whole field and sometimes wins overall. She's extremely motivated to encourage more women & girls to try bike packing.    She organizes a girls cycling mentorship program, women's adventure scholarships & bikepacking challenges.   Lael started bicycling in 2008 at age 20, when she and her partner decided to tour the world. Working stints to collect money, the two set out on a bicycle tour of over thirty countries. They started in North America, then traveled in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, logging over 100,000 miles.   Lael entered the Holyland Challenge, a 1000-mile unsupported race across Israel. She was both the youngest rider and the only woman. She led the race by 25 miles the first day, and although she did not win the race, she became hooked on endurance racing.    In 2016, Lael participated in the 4,400 mile Trans Am Bike Race that crosses the United States from west to east. Lael averaged 235 miles per day for 18 days, averaging less than 5 hours of sleep per night and ending up winning the race outright.   In 2018, Lael became only the second female to complete Switzerland's Navad 1000 bikepacking race, finishing in second place. The race features 627 miles distance and 99,770 feet of climbing. Lael's race was commemorated in the film I'm Not Stopping produced by Rugile Kaladyte (who is now her wife!)   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To support the tough girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Please sign up as a patron www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Lael in her own words What was it like to grow up in Alaska Being obsessed with sports Starting to cycle at 20 How her passion for bikes started Her travel and biking journey in the Middle East Talking about her first race Getting a job as a bicycle taxi driver Working in a restaurant Saving up money and getting back on her bike Not expecting bicycling as her lifestyle Riding in the US, traveling to Europe, Africa, Middle East, etc. Seeing more remote places and meeting interesting people Expecting to go to medical school and become a doctor Working hard organising girls scholarships and mentorship programs while doing another job Feeling stressed out for about 3 years Getting worried about not having enough time to do everything to live a healthy and happy life Getting support from people within the industry Talking about the 1400 km bike race in Israel Taking on the challenge as a woman Utilising only the equipment she has to win the race "I didn't know I'd love it until I did it." Why does she love bike packing Riding the Tour Divide in 2015 Her breathing experience in the Tour Divide race "I don't have to quit; the race will keep going, but I can just rest and see how I'm doing." Becoming sick and being diagnosed with asthma while on the race Finishing the race and breaking the women's record Experiencing tough situations and how she deals with it Recovering from exhaustion physically and mentally What is Trans Am and its history Road racing is not as easy as it seems Sleeping in a sleeping pad or sleeping bag Averaging 183 miles per day for the Tour Divide and 237 miles per day for 18 days for the Trans Am Eating while on the race Talking more about her bikes Getting into detail about the film I'm Not Stopping Meeting her wife Rugile Kaladyte How Rue asked to marry her in 2020 Her wedding and how it felt How she encourages girls to get into bike packing Starting a program in Tucson in 2022 Hosting 2 women's bike packing challenges with Komoot Hosting 3 women's scholarships Final words of advice "It doesn't have to be the biggest goal or the biggest achievement but start doing some part of it."   Social Media   Website: https://laelwilcox.com/   Instagram: @laelwilcox   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lael.wilcox  

The one fundamental question you must ask yourself as an entrepreneur is are you confident in the direction of your business? Do you have self-limiting beliefs which stunt your ability for progress? Well, for entrepreneurs between 18-25 they report by a clip of 75% they are confident in the direction of their business. This compared to 53.5% of entrepreneurs between the ages 56-65. This according to intominds a site dedicated to studying the psychology of entrepreneurs. Peter Lynch is a business coach, speaker, and entrepreneur whose passion is to empower others to share their gift with the world. “I've battled suicidal depression as a teenager into my 20's. I've experienced the dark side of influence used to manipulate and abuse in a cult... and in my family. I've turned 2 businesses around from failure and built my own to success. Now I am on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to succeed as true selves. This goes deeper that mindset, it's about discovering WHO YOU ARE at the core of your being. And aligning everything you do with that. Alignment brings success naturally... not easily, but naturally. Most "gurus" are teaching hustle, that you have to DO MORE to succeed... I teach peace. That you need to simply BE, you already have everything you need within you. It's about unlocking the latent potential.” He discusses the power of alignment and how it can lead to incredible breakthroughs in business and life.” He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://www.unshakable.pro/ LinkedIn: @PeterLynch Instagram: @plhimself

After leaving her entire life behind to escape an abusive relationship, Jillian found herself living in a tent in the woods.    Confused, depressed and feeling a lack of control over emotions and herself, she learned of her diagnosis of PTSD.    Refusing medication, she shifted PTSD to fuel her drive to connecting back to fitness, health, nature, adventure and herself.    She is now particularly known for her niche of integrating her imagery and story telling in powerful presentations, offering healing and connection for others.    She has also reframed her definition of PTSD  to  - Perseverance - Trust - Strength - Determination   In the past few years Jillian has pushed herself to achieve a world first: Paddling a tandem sea kayak down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America; a journey of  over 6,500km completed in 150 days. This involved going through 16 states with 23 portages (carrying the kayak), including 675kms over the Great Divide, which she did on a broken foot.   “Nothing is placed in front of us, that we don't have the strength to overcome. It's just believing in ourselves enough.”   * Content Warning - Abusive relationships are discussed as well as PTSD - we don't go into specific but it is mentioned and talked about.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media by signing up as patron Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Jillian What does she do Growing up and spending half of her life in Winnipeg How did her love for the outdoors and nature start Growing up in an island with her entire family Discovering and finding their own hobbies and activities in the woods Wanting to be a naturalist and being creative as a kid Taking photos and having camera in hand since 10 years old Making plans of going to specific school or university to study photography Struggling in university studying fine arts Getting into Prairieview School of Photography Feeling stuck again after finishing the program Returning to the island in northwestern Ontario to reconnect with nature Falling inlove with the mountains and oceans Packing up and driving to the west coast with her dog Landing a photography job Becoming a live-in nanny Getting fitness while doing photography Having a musher partner and friends Starting their own team and a dog sledding company Having an abusive relationship and leaving everything behind Living in a tent in the woods with her dog for seven months Living in the best home she could ever have that moment Dealing with trauma Becoming concerned about her negative thoughts Meeting a counselor and being diagnosed with PTSD Believing a counselor is not for her Discovering her own healing tool out in nature Having a supportive family Doing  a solo roadtrip across Canada Wanting to reconnect with her passions and family Not opening up about her abusive relationship to her family Writing an article published in the Canadian Women's Foundation Talking about her solo travel experience Having others inspired by her article and her story Shifting her mindset around PTSD "I've been able to basically utilise that kind of diagnosis and what we affiliate as a negative to be my fuel to accomplish goals and allow me to accept saying yes to things, new experiences, and push myself. I believe wholeheartedly that nothing is placed in front of us that we don't have the strength to overcome." Perseverance, Trust, Strength, and Determination Being a CEO and lead guide of a camp Being able to share all of her knowledge to help others get through life's challenges Becoming the first Canadian to paddle across America How she started the journey with Jaime Sharp @jaimesharp_adventures Her journey on paddling a tandem sea kayak through the Grand Canyon Getting into more detail about paddling across America Ending up paddling up solo on a trip Needing a break... Being mentally broken back then Getting support from people and her sponsors Why she decided to keep going Sharing more experiences about her journey Getting injured and how she recovered Most valuable lessons she learned on her journey Doing a 75-day expedition flipping a 400lbs. tire up to mountains with 60 lbs. of steel chains in 2021 to raise awareness to PTSD Being stationed as Ecoguardian at Race Rocks Final words of advice   Social Media   Instagram: @jillianabrownphotography   

ธนาคารกสิกรไทย ประกาศนโยบายการดําเนินงานด้านการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืนมาตั้งแต่ปี 2557 โดยในปี 2564 ตั้งเป้าการปลอยก๊าซเรือนกระจกสุทธิเป็นศูนย์ (Net Zero) ภายในปี 2573 หรืออีก 8 ปีข้างหน้า ล่าสุดมีการเปิดตัวโครงการ GO GREEN TOGETHER ด้วยการปล่อยสินเชื่อ GREEN ZERO สำหรับผู้ต้องการซื้อบ้านที่ติดแผงโซลาร์เซลล์ หรือซื้อรถยนต์พลังงานไฟฟ้า เพื่อเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นในอีกหนึ่งเป้าหมายของธนาคาร ในการปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกสุทธิเป็นศูนย์ในพอร์ตโฟลิโออีกด้วย และเป็นคำมั่นสัญญาในการเดินหน้า ESG อย่างต่อเนื่อง คุณกฤษณ์ จิตต์แจ้ง กรรมการผู้จัดการ ธนาคารกสิกรไทย หรือเคแบงก์ กล่าวว่า เรื่อง ESG ทั้ง Environment, Social, และ Governance ธนาคารจะไม่แยกกันทำเหมือนกิจกรรมเพื่อสังคมก่อนหน้านี้ แต่นำแนวคิดนี้มาเชื่อมกับการจัดการธุรกิจของธนาคาร เพราะเชื่อว่าการทำธุรกิจ กับ ESG เมื่อประกบรวมกันจะเกิดพลังมากที่สุด เป็นการ Do Good , Do Well , Do Together แล้วในที่สุด Do More แน่นอน ESG ทำได้ ไม่ต้องรอ เพื่อก้าวเดินไปได้ก่อน แม้จะยังมีอะไรที่ไม่ชัดเจนบ้าง ไม่สมบูรณ์บ้าง แต่ทุกคนสามารถทำในสิ่งที่รู้ได้ อ่านบทสัมภาษณ์ฉบับเต็ม " กสิกรไทยกับเส้นทาง ESG … Do Good, Do Well, Do Together แล้วในที่สุด Do More" ได้ที่เว็บไซต์ไทยพับลิก้า https://thaipublica.org/2022/03/building-esg-driven-society14/ อย่าลืม Subscribe กดติดตาม ที่ช่องทาง Youtube, Soundcloud, Apple Podcast,Google Podcast, Spotify

Donna (@fitfetishtri) 52, mother of one (27yrs). Recently completed Ironman Barcelona (Oct 3rd 2021) her first full distance endurance triathlon after being inspired to sign up by 10 Ironwomen, a group who are working to increase female participation in Ironman races.  Donna was one of 194 women that took part in the event out of 1500 athletes.    It was only her third triathlon event, she had also never run a marathon before.    Learn more about Donna, her early years, her reasons for wanting to do an Ironman, her training, journey to the start line, lessons from the race as well as advice and tips to help you take on your next challenge. New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out!    To support the Tough Girl Podcast and to help increase the amount of female role models in the media become a patron www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Donna Growing up in London Always enjoy reading as a kid Starting to think about her future career Acquiring a journalism degree Getting into fitness in her early 20s Having no interest in running a marathon Signing up for her first triathlon at 46 Aiming to always be fit Riding and owning three bikes in her teenage years More details about Ironman training Doing online workouts and keeping herself positive to stay fit Getting into the details about Ironman Being inspired by 10IronWomen @10ironwomen Signing up for Ironman Barcelona 2020 at the age of 50 Representing and encouraging women of colour Her main concerns about the challenge What is it like to be part of 10IronWomen Becoming more driven by achieving the goal Forming a training plan with the help of the book Be IronFit More information on her preparation and training Not wanting to skip a session Personal challenges associated with menopause Listening to podcasts to keep herself mentally healthy Working on strengthening her mindset Dealing with anxiety when in Barcelona What it was like prior to the event Being determined to complete the challenge Looking back to when she was out on the course Biggest challenges she experienced throughout the Ironman Her reaction when she crossed the finish line Wanting to do more cycling challenges Planning to sign up for another 10IronWomen event in Barcelona in 2023 Other future challenges she wants to take on The story behind her name "The Iron Empress" Final words of advice "Signing up for Ironman and pushing myself to the limit physically, has really shown me that I am capable of so much more."   Social Media   Instagram: @fitfetishtri    10 Iron Women - Striving for a 50:50 Gender Split in an Ironman Event    Follow us as we inspire more women to take on the unthinkable, and our goal of a 50/50 gender split in an Ironman event in 2023    Website - www.10ironwomen.com    Twitter - @10ironwomen   Instagram - @10ironwomen  

Kate Pilcher is the founder & guide of Globetrotting, a worldwide travel agency that specialises in horse riding experiences to all corners of the globe. Kate discovered this form of travel as part of a quarter-life crisis and ran away to Argentina and then Kenya to discover herself from the back of a horse. Now in her forties Kate leads globetrotting rides to some extraordinary places with her three daughters and husband in toe.   Kate in her own words:   “I started Globetrotting a bit over a decade ago, thanks to a quarter-life crisis. You see, I had turned 25 and went on a 10-day horse riding safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, where my mind was blown by witnessing the wildebeest migration astride a safari horse.    It was THIS crazy, colourful, life-changing experience that led me to step away from my business (Salt magazine), my boyfriend (now husband – thankfully Steven is a very patient man), mortgage and flee to a remote 100,000 acre estancia in Patagonia only accessible via horse.   For the next nine months I jumped from saddle to saddle, driven by an unquenchable thirst to explore horse cultures in South America and Africa. When I finally returned home, Globetrotting took form alongside my business at the time, Salt magazine.   You see, I fell in love with this form of travel – Globetrotting – where the pace is slower and the experience richer. Rather than travelling in a tour bus (conveyor-belt travel, I like to call it), when you're astride a horse, you climb under the skin of a country, absorbing every nuance it has to offer.   I knew it was the only way for me to travel, and I was determined to share this passion with other horse folk and I have.    This is a true calling for me.”     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show notes Who is Kate What is Globetrotting How they use horse riding to change people's lives A little background about her family Her first and earliest memory of horses Having a little interest in horses back then Never thought of horses as part of her career Having no idea what she wanted to do Working in small businesses alongside her degree How sales and marketing interest her She enjoys marketing and sales Moving to the UK after finishing her degree Returning to Australia and having the chance to ride a horse once again Exploring Maasai Mara in Kenya for 10 days Wanting to get away from everything Feeling that she isn't living the life she was meant to live Rejecting Steven's marriage proposal How Globetrotting started Background on how and why she took the risk of changing careers Wanting to be invited to the world's oldest horseback riding event Being able to open many people's doors through her space Getting more detailed about horse riding Different types of rides and items to carry on the journey Ensuring that each client is well-cared for from start to finish. Her favourite horse breeds Talking about horse therapy Road testing in European rides in 2018 Riding with a baby and just wanting to go home The most challenging time she had during her riding journey Having her husband's support and encouragement Being a mother and how it affects her work "Home is my family and we can go anywhere and have adventure." Planning a six-week adventure in August with family and guests Experiencing the most terrifying adventure with her girls back in 2021 Returning to horse riding after having children More information on the Silk Road Adventure - Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Mongolia Partnering with Katy Willings Final words of advice Social Media Website: www.globetrotting.com.au Instagram: @globetrotting.com.au Facebook: @globetrotting.com.au Youtube: Globetrotting - Horse Riding Holidays  

Sophie in her own words:   “I am a GP and mental health trainer practising in West London. My exposure to diverse pockets of humanity has taught me that social struggles, such as loneliness, don't discriminate and that the resulting emotional distress is real and reaching pandemic levels. My heart lies in challenging perceptions of these problems and how we support those suffering.   I am striving to increase awareness and education around responding to distress within the current UK system through my work with the organisation 4MentalHealth, while seeking out ways to change the system through the undertaking of research into the root causes of distress and alternative approaches to healing globally.   My growing interest in the relationship between mental health and community led to the creation of 'The Patient's Voice Project' in 2016. I'm delighted this year to expand the project and focus in on cultural influences on mental health and healing through a Winston Churchill Fellowship exploring the potential translation of indigenous traditional practice elements to western society as alternative forms of therapy.    I've also had the opportunity to relay my work more widely; engaging with corporate audiences through talks on community at the Airbnb London Headquarters and contributing to policy change through work with the Jo Cox Foundation and the ‘Campaign to End Loneliness' .   My work has also fostered a growing awareness of the transformative potential of the natural environment on psychological well being.    I enjoy getting outdoors as much as possible in the role of Expedition Doctor and most recently accompanied a group of young people to the Scottish Highlands with the British Exploring Society.   When not working you will usually find me Scottish country dancing, falling off a surfboard or practising the ukulele.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Sophie Being based in London and working as a GP Her Special interests Doing mental health research Being an expedition doctor Her love of travel and expeditions Her early years growing up in the Yorkshire Dales Where her love of travel and adventure came from  Being inspired by her Grandfather Going to Kenya and doing her first expedition at 17 Trekking across the States on the Lewis & Clark Trail  Going to medical school at St. Andrews Getting into expedition medicine Being afraid of taking the next step Going on a trip to Antarctica in January 2020 How the trip on a tall ship changed her life The mental side of adventures and challenges Stress Anticipation and preparation Coping strategies for extreme environments  Creating your own safety plan The emotional kit list Why strategies are very personal  Having a safety plan for general life Creating your own Safety Plan Heading to the USA in 2019 for research Winning a Winston Churchill Fellowship Talking circles  Going on a tall ship in Costa Rica Personal boundaries and looking at your own mental health Keeping expedition fit  Having to want to be on the expedition Visiting Antarctica and getting free vodka Being an emerging film maker and what that means The Patients Voice Project - 2016 Looking to do a Masters later on in 2022 Connect with Sophie Final words of advice Be curious about the world   Social Media   The Patients Voice - A global project researching and collecting patients' stories from around the world to enhance our collective wellbeing.   Website: www.thepatientsvoiceproject.com    Instagram: @drsophieredlin   Twitter: @DrSophieRedlin  

You can help! The annual Do More 24 fundraising campaign is Wednesday, May 18th. United Way's local leader Rosie Allen-Herring tells iHeart's Bernie Lucas how it works, who it helps and what the need it. Info: www.unitedwaynca.org

In this episode, resident co-host J.R. Carillo joins Elaine as they break down the absolutely bananas documentary, Extraordinary. A 2013 documentary of Stan Romanek, a man who claims to have had 195 documented cases of encounters with UFOs/aliens and why they chose him to deliver a message. We discover J.R.'s fear of alien children with names and ask ourselves why aren't there more grey alien lawn ornaments? This episode was sponsored by: MAGIC MIND - the world's first productivity drink! Do More. Stress Less.Get it now: magicmind.co/whaaat Don't forget to use the discount code: WHAAAT20 - at checkout for 20% off! Watch Extraordinary FREE on Pluto, Vudu, and Tubi:https://tubitv.com/movies/513346/extraordinary-the-stan-romanek-story?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feedPlease support the show by Leaving a 5 Star Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wait-whaaat-are-you-watching/id1602004925TIP JAR:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitwhaaathttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/waitwhaaat

The connection between EHRs and physician satisfaction – and, by extension, clinician burnout – is one that has been well-explored over the past few years. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only made those issues more relevant. Dr. Richard Baron, president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the ABIM foundation, joined Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to discuss his recent JAMA Network Open commentary about why some physicians may be happier with their EHRs than others – and what organizations might do about it.Talking points:-People in physician-owned practices report higher EHR satisfaction-Clinicians feeling technology is done to them, not for them-The clinical purpose of an EHR gets lost-How owning a practice makes a difference-The burnout from "inbox overload"-Using EHRs to answer broader population health questions-Connecting technology to physician success-The effect of COVID-19 on burnout-What organizations can doMore about this episode:EHRs are still a mess for physicians, but change is comingPatient messages via Epic increased during COVID-19, raising burnout concernsFemale physicians spent 33 more minutes per day in EHRsEHR satisfaction: A better way is possibleMayo Clinic study links EHR usability with clinician burnoutKLAS: Clinician burnout is a worldwide problem

When you're tired and ready to quit, just do a little bit more. As you continue to do "one more" than you want over time, everything compounds. Imagine how much further you will be than the competition by consistently doing a little bit more. That's what today's show is about. Connect with Chris:  https://linktr.ee/chrisbello 

Shikha is a writer based in Uttarakhand, India. Specialising in stories woven around nature and the outdoors, sustainable living, and those with a cultural insight from the remote mountains of India, Nepal and Bhutan.    Her travel stories appear in a wide variety of publications such as the National Geographic Traveller, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, Lonely Planet, and more.    Her environmental and social interest stories have appeared in newspapers such as The Hindu, The New Indian Express, and on platforms such as Nature InFocus and RoundGlass Sustain.    Born and brought up in the mountains, she is a qualified mountaineer who has participated in expeditions in the Himalayas. Her mountaineering stories have appeared in The Outdoor Journal and online on the Red Bull forum.    Shikha is the recipient of a Commonwealth Writers fellowship for her stories on Himalayan ecology, and has also authored an award-winning children's book on Northeast India's first female Everester, Tine Mena, for a literacy NGO, Pratham.    Most recently, she authored a series of Lonely Planet pocket guide books on Nepal.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.    To support the tough girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media -  visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show Notes Who is Shikha Growing up in the mountains in India Her love of exploration Deciding to become a professional writer Being curious about the world Quitting her job to backpack across the Indian Continent in 2008 Her love of writing and not wanting to be confined to an office cubicle Being drawn to the mountains and wanting to spend more time there Her year of self discovery Her childhood and early years Going into higher education Making the decision to quit her job and go on a gap year Planning her year out and travelling on a shoe string budget Wanting to get off the regular tourist circuit Heading to the North East of India Spending time in Nepal and Bhutan Building her career as a freelance writer Travelling solo in remote places Advice and tips for solo travel Why planning a little ahead can make things a lot easier Advice for travel writing Why you need to find your niche Finding your writing voice Telling the same story but in a different way Learning mountaineering skills  Encouraging more women to gain skills in the outdoors Challenging times in the mountains Walking on unmarked trails  Being underprepared on the mountains and the lessons learned Dealing with challenging situations and her process for handling it Staying positive and having a back up plan How to connect with Shikha  Putting together her website Writing her award-winning children's book on Northeast India's first female Everester, Tine Mena. Wanting to inspire young girls Advice for women and girls to spend more time in the mountains Future dreams and goals      Social Media   Instagram: @shikha_trip   

Eleanor Drinkwater is a bug nut and adventurer. Her love of all things creepy-crawly has led her to carry out research in field sites across the world, from Australia to the Amazon.    She is fascinated by invertebrate behaviour and has been awarded Inspirational Explorer of the Year award by the Scientific Expedition Society for her work looking into the behaviour of the biggest beetle on the planet.    However, she is equally fascinated by the weird and wonderful critters we have in the UK and has recently she finished her PhD which researched how and why woodlice have personalities.   Eleanor is passionate about communicating and sharing her enthusiasm for invertebrates. She is currently working as a lecturer at Writtle University College where she teaches about ecology and conservation. She also really enjoys encouraging little bug enthusiasts through running bug-hunting events with community groups and schools.   Ultimately, she believes that there's a real need to encourage budding bug lovers (of every age) and hopes to share some of her enthusiasm with future bug enthusiasts.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Dr. Eleanor What exactly does she do Getting into more detail about her fascination with bugs Growing up with environmentally conscious parents What was it like to study Developmental Biology and how did it go Her desire to go on expeditions and study butterflies. Her story of how she got her first project, which began her career Over-confidence as her real turning point Finally getting into a PhD program Volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon with Crees Manu Taking part in research expeditions with lots of help and connections Memorable and fun experience she had while crossing a river Lessons she learned from her previous expedition What new expeditioners and researchaer should know and talk about before starting their journey Her love for an expedition-focused research centre Having an amazing research trip in Honduras Being extremely lucky to have been successful on all of her expeditions Wanting to be the first person to do a recorded behaviour study of various creatures Getting into more detail about the Titan beetle How thrilled she is to find the first creature Challenges she had in catching the beetle in such a short period of time How she managed to stay motivated while dealing with a lot of stress Bugs and insects for human consumption Cricket protein powder Protein Rebel  Her thoughts on eating live invertebrates for entertainment Finishing her PhD and what are her future plans Talking about woodlice and its personality Keeping a hedgehog and giant African snails as pets Participating in a short film and rewilding project with Citizen Zoo    Social Media   Website: www.eleanordrinkwater.com   Instagram: @dr.drinkwater.eleanor   Twitter: @E_Drinkwater  

Helen Butters is a Sunday Times Bestselling author, keynote speaker, communications & engagement expert, qualified performance coach with NLP, and a member of the National Council of Psychotherapists.    In 2016 she followed her dream of rowing across both the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean with a team of 3 amazing women and gained a Guinness World Record and an Honorary Doctorate.      A lot of people ask Helen how she coped with the level of endurance rowing, 2 hours on and 2 hours off 24 hours a day.  What got her through, was a positive mindset and understanding how to keep it that way, in times of immense stress    Adventure and business have many similarities.     Helen uses her row across the Atlantic as a backdrop, and adopts a unique, interesting, and amusing approach that sets her apart from many motivational speakers.  Helen is extremely relatable as she's not a professional athlete: She's a mum with a busy career who has many barriers that could have stopped her from undertaking a big adventure.  Helen has many examples of how attendees have been inspired to look at life using new perspectives, become more attentive to their own talents which in turn has caused many to leave her talk feeling prepared and motivated.   Helen qualified as a performance life coach in 2019 with the aim of helping others to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life both professionally and personally. She works collaboratively with her clients to find meaning, understanding and solutions: empowering them to come up with the answers.    She is passionate about the ethos of coaching as a powerful positive discipline and uses flexible effective tools which enable her clients to turn their belief into reality.  She has a specific interest in the power of mindset and has put together a mindset reset programme for clients.   Helen will be swapping 40-foot waves for the Pyrenees as her next adventure will see her cycling 1000 miles through 4 countries from Maggie's Leeds to Maggie's Barcelona in April 2022.  Helen and her team will be raising money for Maggie's Yorkshire.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Helen Wanting to row across the Atlantic Ocean How she met Janette Benaddi "If you plant something in your head that you actually want to happen, your brain subconsciously looks for those opportunities. And when opportunities arrive, that's when you instantly say yes." How grateful she is that she said yes Speaking with Melanie Sykes Getting a No from her husband and Yes from their children about rowing Involving her children in everything Feeling safe with the team despite the risks and dangers Making sure to use all the expertise and that the right people were in place Being good at communicating and building relationships Coaching as her new career Helping Niki Doeg to stay motivated Being strong and positive on the boat Doing mental training in preparation for the row Doing mindset reset and anchoring techniques Crying and holding back her feelings Feeling unhappy when she shouldn't have been The need to prepare mentally before the adventure Having an adrenaline hangover Not getting help and how she struggled mentally for 18 months Using her experience to help other rowers before and after their journeys Her journey into coaching Becoming a qualified performance life coach How self-expansion excites her Believing that everyone should have a coach and why it is important Mindset reset and what is it Teaching people deliberate thinking Jealousy and its positive effects on people The story of her cycling journey for Maggie's Cancer Care Centre Fundraising event for Maggie's Cycling from Leeds to Barcelona in April Having no prior cycling experience Worrying about her physical fitness Meeting people along the way Raising money for people experiencing complex grief with children and families Final words of advice   Social Media   Personal Website: www.helenbutters.com Instagram: @butters_and_beyond Facebook: www.facebook.com/helen.butters   Yorkshire Rows Website: www.yorkshirerows.com Instagram: @yorkshirerows  Facebook: @yorkshirerows2015 Twitter: @yorkshirerows   

Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, author, speaker and educator voted as one of the UK's 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport'. Based on a twenty year' career in senior leadership roles across sport, government and education, her pioneering work and coaching and leadership programmes have transformed the lives of professionals, young people, athletes and the culture of many organisations. Winner of the 2016 UK Precious Award for ‘Outstanding Woman in Sport', a Football Black List award and an esteemed national Change Maker award. Michelle is a globally recognised executive on leadership, race equity and sport for development. A sought after experienced speaker and moderator hosting events and delivering keynotes for The University of Cambridge, The NBA, and UNICEF UK. She has chaired events at the United Nations and presented to the House of Lords. Michelle makes regular appearances for top tier media outlets including BBC Radio 4, TRT World, Channel 4, BBC World Service Sportshour and been featured in The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent. Michelle is a regular contributor on BBC radio. Michelle combines her campaigning roles with board positions for SportsAid, a Sport England Talent Inclusion Advisory Board member and is commissioner for The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket. She is a senior honorary associate lecturer at the University of Worcester. Michelle's book Real Wins was published November 25 2021, by John Murray Press, Hachette UK.      New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To support the Tough Girl Podcast and learn more about becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.      Show Notes Who is Michelle Her work in the world  Using sport to address inequities  Supporting individuals in their leadership journey  Helping people to transform themselves and their communities  Being based in London  Working as a former teacher and having a love of education Learning more about Michelle's early years  Growing up as a twin in the 70s Being at athlete and being encouraged by her mum to do sports Being a Black woman of mixed heritage Being surrounded by love and culture and sports Future dreams and ambitions Wanting to be the best athlete she could be The lessons learned from sports Dealing with losses Showing up every week to train Wanting to be of service and to make a difference Leaving athletics behind after going to university  The challenges at university Having an honest conversation with herself  Using sport to develop leadership  Changing your mindset around fear How we achieve success which is defined by ourselves Why we need to ask ourselves better questions Learning to practice self compassion Write the newspaper headline for tomorrow Why we are not our thoughts Why you have more power and control than you realise Definitions of success and how they have changed  Figuring out strengths and talents Wanting to talk to young people about well-being Why the biggest competition is always yourself Living in the moment and being present Going through the process of writing her book Attracting different opportunities into our lives Why you should be successful at a job if you've been doing it for 10 years Why 20% was good enough Creating her own leadership seminars  Backing herself Turning up and being me Focusing on what I can control Writing for herself  How to connect with Michelle How to support Michelle and why it makes a big difference Final words of advice  Wanting to be seen, heard, valued and respected  Why the small things are important    Social Media   Website: www.michellemoore.me    Instagram: @michellemoore.me   Twitter: @hellomoore    Book: Race, Leadership and How to Redefine Success.    Real Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality at all levels and shows us how to channel our inner Serena Williams or Raheem Sterling to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions.    Through this timely, eye-opening insight into her experiences both on the track and in the boardroom, Michelle shows us how to face our fears, build resilience and find our own unique leadership style. She shares stories from athletes, leaders and many other inspiring people, as she redefines the relationship between identity and success for both individuals and organizations.    Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own prejudices, actions and ultimate success.  

Jill is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker.    A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide.    Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.    Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times.    Her children's book THE AQUANAUT is a Blue Ribbon Selection for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.    Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Jill Loving water since she's a baby How she got into diving Becoming a lifeguard at 16 Taking a Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual communications design Talking about her expeditions Icebergs and cave diving Exploring the B-15 iceberg for 60 days Leading the dive team Writing and producing the documentary film for National Geographic Qualities a good cave diver should have How dangerous cave diving is Having a scary experience while underwater with a scientist Her best piece of advice to deal with fear How she dealt with and processed trauma Processing and overcoming challenges with her husband Having supportive mentors and colleagues Being a woman in the diving industry Becoming the Explorer in Residence at The Royal Canadian Geographical Society Not having female mentors as a kid Wanting to go to schools across the country and give talks about diving and exploration Having a growth mindset Writing her book Into The Planet Jill and her husband's podcast Into The Planet Podcast Impact of technology and natural world changes on the environment Her passion to increase awareness about the big issues we face Top tips and advice "Be willing to step into the darkness to do something that you've never done before. Trust me, your eyes will adjust to the light, and that's when you stand on that threshold of true opportunity to become an explorer." Social Media   Website: www.IntoThePlanet.com    Instagram: @jillheinerth    Facebook: @jillheinerth    Twitter: @jillheinerth   

Abi is a white, neurodivergent and fat writer, artist, cyclist and student nurse.  She recently featured in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling 2021 for her working promoting fat lib in cycling. Abigail was nominated for the 100 Women in Cycling by Chloe Bramwell who said:   "Abigail shows that cycling is open to everyone. Not just only women, but LGBT women, too. Her work embracing body positivity has made me change my relationship with my own body. I make healthier choices for myself because I love my body rather than to punish it. I admire her vulnerability and strength in showing how she sees herself. I admire that she holds the cycling community to account by expecting accessibility for everyone. I admire her for showing that cycling is for us all.”   Abi is the co-author of her first book all about cycle touring ‘Gears for Queers'.    She lives on the Fife Coast with her partner Lea and cat Boba. She can normally be found riding her bike, cooking vegan feasts or obsessively playing The Sims!   "I believe that if people see a diversity of bodies on bikes and trikes, more people will feel like cycling is for them. I feel so happy when we get messages on social media from people who have got on their bikes again after reading our book or blogs. In the future I'd love to organise a big fat cycle tour!” - Abi Melton    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting the Tough Girl Podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Abi in her own words Here passions and interests Publishing her first book in June 2020 Being a 1st year student nurse What is neurodivergency Examples of neurodivergency and how it's impacted Abi throughout her life Challenges with communication  Using masking as a technique to appear normal Her early childhood and growing up in Norfolk Being the eldest child Living by the coast Going to holiday camps and wanting to try everything available. Being an avid reader and wanting to be the hero of the story Wanting to be going out and having adventures Not having a lot of opportunities  Her late teenage years and her early 20s Struggling with her mental health for 16 years onwards Going to Edinburgh University to study English Literature Why she stoped riding bikes  Becoming more self conscious  Not knowing how to travel or go on adventures  Meeting Lea  Woman on the Edge of Time: The classic feminist dystopian novel - By Marge Piercy Going on an accidental mini-break to Brighton  Deciding to go on a cycle adventure in Europe Fears and concerns before heading out on the cycle adventure  Feeling anxious about fitness levels  Going with a partner and handling tough situations while on the road Magical moments while travelling and the places that stand out Being vegan and gluten free and trying to find food to eat  Budgets and paying for the trip Having a supportive family Mental health while travelling Writing the book - “Gears for Queers” and how it came about  Going on a 2nd cycling tour Planning their 3rd cycle tour Going back to university to study to become a nurse Following your passions and dreams Being featured in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling 2021 Wanting to promote adventure for everyone Advice for women who want to go cycle touring Enjoying having a purpose for cycling  Not cycling for fitness or weight loss How to connect with Abi Final words of advice    Social Media   Blog: https://gearsforqueers.squarespace.com    Instagram: @gearsforqueers    Facebook: @gearsforqueers    Twitter: @gearsforqueers    Book: Gear for Queers    

Omie in her own words:   “I'm a keen swimmer and swim teacher, having worked in the leisure industry since 2013. In my teaching role I've worked with a variety of different ages and abilities both in the UK and abroad.   I have been exploring the issue of diversity in aquatics and the leisure industry with my own project titled, ‘If 71% of the world is water, how can we feel at home if we don't know how to swim?'.    I currently work for the Black Swimming Association in community engagement and communication and volunteer in my spare time for Pride in Water, and work as a volunteer swim host for Mental Health Swims in the London region.”   “Swimming has given me so much – employment, friendships and both physical and mental health benefits.”     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Omie Her work and love for swimming Getting into swimming from a young age Her love for teaching people Not being able to join a swim club Swimming competitively for her school Role models who inspired Omie growing up What she wanted to be  Being academic at school Talking with non swimmers Teaching people how to swim Wanting to make people feel as comfortable as possible The joy of swimming Loving outdoor swimming Swimming in London The support of the outdoor swimming community The stress of swimming in pools Advice and tips for outdoor swimming Go with experienced people when it's your first time Why you need to be prepared Working for the Black Swim Association Working on a research project with the University of Portsmouth regarding Bone Density Engaging with community leaders across the UK Mental Health Swims and being a swim host Working with Patagonia in 2021 on the Outsiders Project What's changed in swimming over the past few years Plans for 2022 and wanting to go with the flow a bit more Managing her mental health and putting herself first Needing to talk about other stuff apart from swimming Enjoying reading and writing  Needing a creative outlet Connect with Omie on the socials  Final words of advice The power of community  Being surrounded by people who are proud of you and support you   Social Media   Website: omie-dale.com    Instagram: @omiedale    Twitter: @omie_dale   

Abhejali Bernardova (44, Czech Republic) of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team completed an extreme ultra-triathlon from Dover to Prague, during which she covered a total of 1111 km across the 3 disciplines: 34 km swimming, 895 km cycling, 182 km running. It took her 7 days, 12 hours and 5 minutes.    She started on Monday September 13 2021 at 3am from Dover. In very challenging conditions, with the wind at force 5, she swam the English Channel in 15 hours and 33 minutes. The only other successful crossing on the same day was a 5-person relay team. It was her last chance to swim this year and the swim had already been postponed a few times.    Restrictions did not allow her to stay in France, so she had to take a detour back to Dover and then take a ferry to France. She then cycled from Calais to her hometown of Cheb, near the Czech/German border.    The cycling leg, which took her 4 days, was approximately 900 kilometres through France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. She arrived in Cheb on Saturday afternoon, then ran 182km to Prague, arriving on Monday afternoon. Her daily average was 220km cycling and 2 marathons running.    The Czech athlete successfully completed her first English Channel swim 10 years ago. In 2018 she became the 1st Czech, the 10th person in the world, 4th woman and the 1st person from a landlocked country to complete the Oceans Seven*, seven difficult long-distance swims around the world. She is also the only Czech holder of the Triple Crown** of long-distance swimming.    With her ultra-triathlon she aims to connect people and places and inspire others to break down and cross barriers in their own lives. If she can go from the UK to the Czech Republic under her own steam, then we really are closer to each other than we realise, we just put up unnecessary walls between us. She also tries to inspire others to overcome their own limits and show that these limits are often self-created.     (*) Oceans Seven include: English Channel, Gibraltrar Strait, Tsugaru Strait, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, North Channel, Cook Strait – all solo, non-wetsuit. See also: https://www.openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Oceans_Seven (**) The Triple Crown includes: English Channel, Catalina Channel, around Manhattan. https://www.openwaterpedia.com/wiki/Triple_Crown_of_Open_Water_Swimming    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and sign up - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Her love for swimming in the ocean Wanting to share her adventures  Her childhood and growing up in the Czech Republic  Learning to swim in Russia Not coming from a sports family  Hearing about the English Channel Starting meditation at 18 years old with Sri Chinmoy  Wanting to know herself better Wanting to step outside her comfort zone Going to university and getting into running Going after longer and longer distances Running a marathon doing laps “I can do more” Swimming the English Channel in 2011 Getting into flow while swimming Completing the Oceans 7 Challenge in 2018 Coping with the cold water Taking cold showers in the morning Being scared by sharks Beautiful moments while swimming Advice for going further with swimming  Tips and advice for recovery Sleeping for 7 hrs a night Being a Peace Ultra Runner  The Peace Run  Loving the 24hrs races When it gets difficult on the 24hr races Deciding on a new challenge The logistical challenges of putting the plan together Being dependant on the weather for the swim The training involved to get physically ready for the challenge How her body has changed from 34 to 44 Needing more time to recover Finishing in Prague “I can do it - I have already done it” Use your imagination even while training to tell yourself you can do it Why you should DREAM BIG!!!  Future dream challenges Adventure blues…. Thank you to Abhejali   Social Media   Website: abhejali.cz    Instagram: @abhejali  

Rebecca Lowe is a freelance journalist from London who specialises in human rights and the Middle East.    In 2015-16, she cycled 11,000km solo from London to Tehran.    Her first book, THE SLOW ROAD TO TEHRAN, documenting her year-long journey, paints a living portrait of the Middle East through its people, politics and historic relationship with the West, and challenges much of the perceived wisdom about this region of the world. It was published in March 2022 by September Books in the UK and MVG in Germany.   During her career, Rebecca has written for the Guardian, BBC, Independent, Huffington Post, Economist, Sunday Times Magazine, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Spectator and IranWire, as well as numerous travel, music and sports magazines.    From 2010-15, she was the lead reporter at the International Bar Association, where she focused on human rights and the rule of law, and in 2018 she contributed to the adventure travel anthology THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS: TRAVEL STORIES THAT MAKE YOUR HEART GROW, published by Summersdale.    Rebecca is a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society and holds a BA in English Literature from Cambridge University and an MA in Journalism from Stanford University, where she was awarded a scholarship.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    To find out more about supporting the Tough Girl Podcast and becoming a patron please visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Rebecca Being a journalist for over a decade Becoming interested in the Middle East  Deciding to quit her job and cycle from London to Iran Becoming a new mum while finishing off her new book The challenges of motherhood and juggling work Being adventurous and having an independent spirit Being into sports and playing with the boys Where her interest in the middle east came from  Always wanting to become a writer  Explaining what the Arab Spring is (2010- 2011) Her journey with cycling  Trying to find a bike via sponsorship Learning to cycle with Panniers Packing everything!! Not feeling prepared before the trip Learning how to deal with new situations Getting into her cycling rhythm Going from West to East Feeling overwhelmed by undertaking big challenges Concerns and fears before starting the journey  The challenges of being a journalist while travelling Taking precautions before the trip  The benefits of being a woman in the Middle East What it was like day to day Having a budget of £15 per day  Trying to avoid the heat The wonderful food! Learning different cultures  Getting to the end of the trip and being ready to finish Dealing with punctures Arriving into Tehran and getting to the finish line Missing the Uk  The lessons learning from time spend on the road Feeling more confident and being able to cope with new situations Connect with Rebecca Final words of advice  Start slowly and push those boundaries Why you can go on Big Adventures Mantra and powerful quotes   Social Media   Website: thebicyclediaries.co.uk     Instagram: @reo_lowe    Twitter: @reo_lowe   

Kumbi in her own words:   “I'm Kumbi, a fun loving adventurous woman. I was born and raised in Zimbabwe and came over to England to study nursing when I was 18.   I love all things outdoors, from climbing, hiking, camping, cycling.   I am a senior nurse in the NHS, and I have been very thankful that I have the ability to go outdoors and destress.    It is one of the places that I am able to practice Mindfulness, which has kept me grounded through some of the most challenging times that I have experienced during this pandemic.   I hope to share my love and inspire others to explore and be adventurous!”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The tough girl podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Kumbi What she does and her love of the outdoors Being an outgoing child Spending time in the outdoors Wanting to be a lawyer Her current role in the NHS Looking at health inequalities Making the move to the UK Growing up speaking English Her university days and not having a car Going back to the start of the pandemic Being redeployed to 111 (Non emergency help line in the UK) Needing to have a break between work and home life Getting back into climbing again  Becoming a member of Extreme Sports Central  Making the transition from the gym to climbing outside Joining the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) The Women's Trad Festival  Overcoming fears while climbing Learning to be kind to herself Breaking problems down step by step Looking at diversity in the sport “Climbing is for all and everyone is welcome” The role models and women she looks up to  Learning to be kind to herself Climbing goals for 2022 Magical moments in the outdoors Type 2 and Type 3 fun Being a speaker at Kendal Mountain Festival Wanting to be a role model Final words of advice   Social Media   Instagram: @here_climbs_krumbles   

#Malaysia #Change #EndRacism Chandran Nair - Change Is Still Possible in Malaysia  Chandran Nair is a Malaysian businessman and founder of The Global Institute for Tomorrow, an independent think-tank based in Hong Kong. This is his second appearance on Do More,  discussing, amongst other issues, his latest book, titled 'Dismantling Global White Privilege: Equity for a Post-Western World', which argues the case for a more equitable distribution of wealth, power and resources in a fast-changing New World Order. CONTENTS  00:01:52 - Reflections of the Russia-Ukraine War 00:04:21 - Making Sense of Asia's Place in a Changing World Order  00:07:23 - Asia Lacks a Globally Credible Homegrown Media Platform  00:11:40 - Must ASEAN Choose Between the US and China?  00:14:32 - Asia Must Dismantle European White Privilege  00:17:21 - What to Expect From a China/Russia Alliance 00:20:34 - What's China's Version of Global Supremacy? 00:24:11 - Is China Ready for Leadership?  00:26:50 - Are Western ‘Democracies' Truly Democracies?  00:30:10 - Malaysia Still Suffers From Institutional Racism  00:34:46 - Can Change Ever Happen?  00:39:41 - Self-Censorship Still Exists in Malaysia 00:41:09 - Wherein Freedom of Speech?  00:46:42 - What is the Malaysia Anti-Racism Institute (MARI) 00:52:47 - Can Malaysia Change Gears to Become an Anti-Racism Hub?  00:55:11 - Change Is Simple .. Follow Chandran here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandran-nair-57184418a/?originalSubdomain=hk At the Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT): https://global-inst.com/our-team/ Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandran_Nair_(businessman) World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/people/chandran-nair URL: https://global-inst.com/ .. Follow Khoo Hsu Chuang here: URL: http://www.domore.my/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsu-chuang-khoo-ab199343/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/khoo.chuang/ IG: instagram.com/khoohsuchuang/ .. Follow DoMore here: WEBSITE: https://www.domore.my/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreTakeChargeofYourLife ITUNES: https://apple.co/2lQ47mS GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/3b1l8iO SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/y6zufvcp PODBEAN: https://domoreasia.podbean.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/domore.asia/

Nicola Hardy worked in IT in South Yorkshire for a decade before diving into freelance life as an adventurer and outdoor writer in 2019. She began by climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros and - after her plans to hike 3000km in New Zealand were scuppered by Covid - she continued adventuring closer to home.    In 2020 she walked 330km from her birthplace in Sheffield to her new home in Cockermouth, Cumbria, journeying on foot across three national parks; and in 2021 she climbed all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District over seven long weekends, a quirky book-by-book peak-bagging adventure.   Nic in her own words:   “I'm basically half IT organised spreadsheet nerd and half outdoor adventure loving hiker. I've taken a series of steps over the last 5 years to make my life as outdoorsy and adventurous as possible. I quit my job and sold my house in April 2019 and had 6 months of Scottish hill walking adventure, since then I've dabbled in route writing, gear reviewing, festival speaking, outdoor magazine/website writing whilst spending as much time outdoors around all that as I can.    I also now work a 2-day a week job to keep regular income coming in whilst doing my freelance work and adventuring around that. Flipping the 5-day working week on its head and ensuring my love for the outdoors doesn't become stressful due to the need to focus constantly on monetising it.”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout March by Inov-8 supporting the #MarchDailyMile Challenge.   If you're interested in Inov-8 products send me a DM – I have a special discount code for you!!   Show Notes Who is Nicola Hardy? Getting into the outdoors 5 years ago Being inspired by her parents to be active Growing up in Sheffield Falling in and out of love with running Reaching her early 30s in a senior management role Living to work  Making changes to her life in 2016 Planning some walks in the Peak District Spending more time in the outdoors in 2017 Wanting to go higher, further and to really challenge herself Making a commitment to spending time outdoors Deciding to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro and getting a team together  Having 100 followers on Instagram Meeting her partner James though an IG meet up Peak Bagging and getting to explore more of the Lake District Enjoying the planning of routes Wanting to do more but being held back by work commitments Making big changes to her life Selling her house and quitting her job Wanting to make a full time living from Adventure How she approached the first few months Planning to hike all 282 munros in Scotland in a 6 months period Wanting to try a thru-hike Not looking after herself when it came to nutrition Wanting to have a healthy work life balance  Going tunnel vision on a task Wanting to leave a legacy and to show people they can make brave choices Connecting with adventurers through instagram  Getting into volunteering  Walking home 2020 Settling in the Lake District 2020 and working with Komoot Working 2 days per week and having 5 days off to adventure  Creating a life that works for her Talking through the planning process of turning an idea into reality Starting with maps and picking something which is a bit quirky Using public transport to get around all the Wainwrights in the Lake District. Nutrient and current diet Making sure to fuel adequately during hikes Maintaining fitness and what training looks like Magical moments out in the mountains Getting nervous about parking Working as an ambassador for Inov-8 Inov-8 creating gear for the fast and light, hiker market Super light hiking boot - ROCFLY G 390 - World's first hiking boot with Graphene foam. 390g My next challenge… Advice and top tips for other women who want to get into the mountains  The benefits of spending time with other people who have more experience  Trying new things and figuring out what you enjoy Dealing with the rain in the mountains and reframing it Finding the one sport that you love Finding ways to get through the tough times Connect with Nic on the Socials  Future plans for 2022…   Social Media   Website adventurernic.com  Instagram @adventurer.nic  Twitter @adventurernic  Facebook @adventurer.nic.official  Komoot Adventurer Nic   Recent adventures are all catalogued in a series of komoot 'Collections' here - https://www.komoot.com/user/979759071586   ***   The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored by Inov-8    Website: www.inov-8.com    Instagram: @inov_8