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This week on The Sports Agents... From watching his uncle commit one of the biggest robberies in British history, to a police chase and a double life sentence. John McAvoy tells us his story of turning his life around to break world records and become a sponsored Ironman triathlete. (03:30)Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe was set to be England's next big thing but after a broken promise from Jurgen Klopp and being robbed at gunpoint, his mental health spiralled. Now he's in the 7th tier trying to rekindle his love of football, raising questions about what success really looks like in football. (10:30)Angel Cabrera is competing at The Masters after 30 months in jail for assault, theft and illegal intimidation against former girlfriends. Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, takes us behind the curtain and discusses whether a convicted criminal should have lost his green jacket? (19:00)Got a question for The Sports Agents - email us at thesportsagents@global.com New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

This week on The Sports Agents... From watching his uncle commit one of the biggest robberies in British history, to a police chase and a double life sentence. John McAvoy tells us his story of turning his life around to break world records and become a sponsored Ironman triathlete. (03:30)Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe was set to be England's next big thing but after a broken promise from Jurgen Klopp and being robbed at gunpoint, his mental health spiralled. Now he's in the 7th tier trying to rekindle his love of football, raising questions about what success really looks like in football. (10:30)Angel Cabrera is competing at The Masters after 30 months in jail for assault, theft and illegal intimidation against former girlfriends. Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, takes us behind the curtain and discusses whether a convicted criminal should have lost his green jacket? (19:00)Got a question for The Sports Agents - email us at thesportsagents@global.com New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

He went from a convicted armed robber, facing a double life sentence, to a sponsored Ironman triathlete. John McAvoy joins Gabby and Mark on today's show to talk about growing up in the family responsible for the biggest armed robbery in Britain, his final car chase with the police, being in prison with the 7/7 bombers, and eventually breaking world records and rowing with Olympians. A dressing room mutiny at Marseille with Roberto de Zerbi refusing to train players (will the drama ever end at that club!). French football writer George Boxall brings us up to speed. We react to a tearful Grand National, Southampton's relegation and Sale's Champions Cup tie where a paratrooper got stuck on the stadium roof while parachuting in the match ball. Plus, Mark shares his best Masters memory as he heads to Augusta. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

Title: BONUS EPISODE - Athlete Special with John McavoyWelcome to the New Levels Coaching Podcast. As coaches, we want to share our knowledge and expertise with the running, triathlon and endurance sports community.Each week, our host Lewis Moses, former Team GB International Athlete turned Coach, will be joined by a special guest and together they will aim to educate and inspire our audience to help them find their own potential. We want people to listen, engage, take the best bits and LITERALLY RUN WITH THEM!Episode 46 - BONUS EPISODE - Athlete Special with John McAvoyIn this bonus episode, we collab with the RunThrough Trails Podcast to bring you the story of John McAvoy, the founder of the Alpine Run Project. From his early life and ambitions, to a pivotal shift towards a life of crime, John experienced a transformative turning point in prison. Discover how he found a passion for sport, transitioned from personal achievement to inspiring others, and began his journey as an endurance athlete. We also dive into his shift to trail running and the birth of the Alpine Run Project, a platform that empowers youth through sport while shaping his future aspirations for community impact.We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you would like to find out more about our 1:1 coaching services you can do so on our website: www.newlevelscoaching.co.uk

In episode 20 of the RunThrough Trails podcast we explore the inspiring journey of John McAvoy, the founder of the Alpine Run Project. From his early life and ambitions, to a pivotal shift towards a life of crime, John experienced a transformative turning point in prison. Discover how he found a passion for sport, transitioned from personal achievement to inspiring others, and began his journey as an endurance athlete. We also dive into his shift to trail running and the birth of the Alpine Run Project, a platform that empowers youth through sport while shaping his future aspirations for community impact.

Change happens to all of us, but it isn't always easy. In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into why we struggle with change and how we can approach it differently. They explore the common pitfalls of poorly executed change and the power of long-term, sustainable transformation.Drawing from their book and conversations with inspiring guests like Susie Ma, Alex Scott, Nims Purja, Mel Robbins, and John McAvoy, they break down the five key stages of impactful change. From discovering a deeper purpose to taking the leap, pushing through challenges, building momentum, and ultimately reflecting on growth, they share invaluable insights to help you navigate your own journey.Listen in as Jake and Damian unpack the art of transformation, offering practical steps to help you embrace change with confidence. Plus, don't forget to send your questions to hpteam@highperformancegroup.co.uk for a chance to be featured in upcoming episodes!Get the new paperback release of How to Change Your Life by Jake and Damian: https://hppod.co/how-to-change-your-lifeListen to the episodes mentioned:Susie Ma: https://pod.fo/e/bf09eAlex Scott: https://pod.fo/e/14421cNims Purja: https://pod.fo/e/ac5aaMel Robbins: https://pod.fo/e/ed46fJohn McAvoy: https://pod.fo/e/f0815

Join us as we speak with FPA chapter past president, John McAvoy! John shares insights about working in the Retirement Plan space both with employers and participants.  Thinking of doing more with 401Ks or IRAs, then you'll want to listen this episode. We start off the show learning about John's sustained commitment to the financial planning profession and giving back to our community.   John F. McAvoy, CFP®, AIF® http://linkedin.com/in/johnfmcavoy   J. Christopher Boyd, CFP®, CASL® http://linkedin.com/in/j-christopher-boyd-b932169 Kathleen Kenealy, CFP®, CPWA®  http://linkedin.com/in/kathleenkenealy

"A healthy person has a hundred wishes, but a sick person has only one" Another wise one man once said, 'One day you will look like a soggy tea-bag, if you are lucky!'. That man was near-death survivor turned mobility and movement guru Adam Richardson, this week's ANWOB guest. In this episode, Adam Richardson reveals his transformative journey from Intensive Care to an enlightened view on what is important, leading him to become a social media sensation and movement and mobility guru. Adam shares his personal battle with meningitis, the life-altering lessons it taught him about mortality, and how it fuelled his commitment to movement. In this episode, you'll learn simple practical exercises that can prevent injury and keep you moving freely for life. Adam's journey from near-death to mobility mastery is packed with insights you won't want to miss. So many people have body hang ups, but it's the only body we'll ever have, so it is bonkers not to treasure it for as long as possible, and not get fixated on how it may or may not look to other people. This conversation blends philosophy, fitness, and Adam's signature cheeky charm. I hope you enjoy listening! Adam's book: How to Build a Body That Lasts: A heads up: there is some swearing in this episode. Related episodes: Walking: Professor Shane O'Mara - https://pod.fo/e/16ff8d How Our Environment Shapes us - From life in prison to elite athlete: John McAvoy - https://pod.fo/e/16ff7d My links: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Website: simonmundie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Work with me 1:1 for personalised mentoring grounded in non-dual understanding, designed to reduce psychological suffering and guide you toward A New Way of Being. Visit simonmundie.com to learn more and take the first step. "Following our session I felt as though there had been a profound shift. The days that followed were some of the best days I have had in many years as there was much more space between me any my thoughts." - Henry “Each session with Simon has been enjoyable and enlightening in equal measure. After each chat I really feel like my ‘cup has been filled" - Jack "What Simon did so beautifully and directly, was put back into my hands the ability to do some self-enquiry. I would whole heartedly recommend you speak with Simon." - Kate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special two-part episode, we're diving deep into the incredible story of The Alpine Run Project—a transformative trail running initiative designed to empower young people from inner cities in the UK through nature, community, and sport.In this, Part 1 of 2, we chat with John McAvoy the founder of The Alpine Run Project and a Nike-sponsored athlete. John's own journey from a notorious armed robber to an endurance athlete is nothing short of remarkable. Having broken eight British and three World indoor rowing records while serving a double life sentence, John has transformed his life through the power of sport—and now, he's paying it forward.In this episode, John shares:His personal transformation story, including his time in prison and how he discovered his natural aptitude for endurance sports.What inspired him to start The Alpine Run Project and how it offers inner-city youth the opportunity to explore their potential through trail running.How the project, now in its second year, has grown with the support of Nike, JD Sports, and Strava—and how it's making a lasting impact on the young people involved.We also discuss the larger themes of this episode, including the transformative power of sport, the importance of mentorship, and the profound influence relationships can have on our lives. John's journey is proof that no matter how dire your circumstances, it's possible to rewrite your story.Make sure to tune in to Part 2, where I'll be talking to Elena and Nimrah, two incredible Alpine Run Project alumni, along with Darren Davis, the former prison officer who played an instrumental role in John's transformation and the creation of the project.Links & Resources:Learn more about The Alpine Run Project: https://www.ybb.agency/alpine-run-project Watch the ARP documentary on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Streets-Peaks-Andy-Ashworth/dp/B0D4YT7S9B Listen to more podcasts featuring John's story: The Rich Roll Podcast The High Performance PodcastFollow John McAvoy on Instagram: @jonnymac83 Don't forget to follow @themettleset and please do leave us a review (five star only). I hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn

In Part 2 of this special episode we continue exploring the transformative power of The Alpine Run Project (supported by Nike, JD Sports & Strava) and the incredible journeys it has enabled. In this episode, we hear firsthand from Eleana Matos and Nimrah Sohail, two inspiring young women who went from inner-city life to the French Alps as part of this trail running initiative. Their stories offer a deep look into how sport and nature have helped them discover their potential, redefine their futures, and build a sense of belonging and purpose.We're also joined by Darren Davis, John McAvoy's former prison officer, who shares his perspective on John's transformation and how his support and mentorship helped shape the foundation of the Alpine Run Project. Darren's unique role in John's life shows the profound impact one person can have on another's path to redemption and success.If you missed Part 1 with John McAvoy, make sure to listen for a deeper dive into his remarkable personal story and the origins of this project.Links & Resources:Learn more about The Alpine Run Project: https://www.ybb.agency/alpine-run-project Watch the ARP documentary on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Streets-Peaks-Andy-Ashworth/dp/B0D4YT7S9B Follow John McAvoy on Instagram: @jonnymac83 Follow Eleana on Instagram: @eleana_runs Don't forget to follow @themettleset and please do leave us a review (five star only). I hope you enjoy the episode! Dawn

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In this gripping episode of Anthony Walsh Podcast, we sit down with John McAvoy, a former bank robber who transformed his life through the power of sport. John shares his incredible story of how he went from being one of Britain's most wanted criminals to becoming a world record-holding athlete. Listen in as he recounts the pivotal moments that led to his dramatic change, the challenges he faced along the way, and how endurance sports played a crucial role in his redemption. John's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, personal transformation, and the potential for finding new purpose in the unlikeliest of places. This show wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsor Huel. To support the show please check them out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠huel.com/roadman

If you have ever doubted your ability to change the course of your path, by any degree, we can guarantee that this conversation will change your mind. At 24, John McAvoy was serving a life sentence at Belmarsh prison for armed robbery. Today, he is a Nike athlete, world record holder, key note speaker and dedicated to changing young people's lives through trail running. We unpick his momentous journey, which took a u-turn after discovering an unlikely talent for indoor rowing, which he took up as a means to escape his cell (located next to Abu Hamza) for a little extra time each week. This ticket to a morsel of freedom resulted in John breaking multiple indoor rowing world records and a pivotal shift in his life ambitions. Previously committed to a life of crime, John became committed to a life of sport and promised to become an elite athlete on his release. He did just this, and much more. Alongside competing in ironman races and ultramarathons, delivering keynote speaking and authoring books, John founded the Alpine Run Project, an incredible Nike-backed initiative which takes young people from inner cities to the Alps, where they are trained by professional coaches to run in the iconic UTMB race. Follow John McAvoy and the Alpine Run Project on Instagram: @jonnymac83 | @alpinerunprojectIf you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @5mileseasy. A big thanks to our sponsors for this episode: VELOFORTE: if you're looking for a natural way to fuel your training with real ingredients, no artificial nasties and no compromise on taste, Veloforte is for you. Veloforte has an incredible range of kitchen crafted bars, shakes and chews to power your performance and provide an optimal balance of essential ingredients to look after your overall wellness. Head to veloforte.com to check out the full range and use code 5MILES for 30% off. PUMA RUNNING: From easy runs to race day, Puma has you covered from head to toe. And the race day shoe that everyone is talking about? The new Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2. Built to break your PBs, the Fast-R2 has a full carbon plate and super responsive NITRO™ ELITE foam technology for unbeatable speed, propulsion and cushioning. To get 20% off, use the code 5ME20 at uk.puma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John McAvoy is no stranger to change having spent 10 years in prison and subsequently become a professional athlete. In this 'how to' he tells Georgie his thoughts on what you need most in life to drive change. From growth mindset, to making the best out of the opportunities that present themselves, find out how you can be more open to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McAvoy's history previously read like a who and how to of organised crime but in his own words, sport saved his life. So, how did he go from prison to professional athlete? Georgie talks to John about his journey back to the outside world and the people who changed his life. He is the perfect example of why giving others a second chance could make a difference and why you should use your experience to help others. With the right circumstance, people and opportunity John believes everyone has the capacity to change and in turn make a difference. The power of sport did that for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest John McAvoy is a Nike Athlete and a motivational speaker who inspires young people to live a good, and honest life. However, John's story is probably unlike anything you've heard before…When John was young, he grew up in an environment of organised crime, leading to a life of armed robbery, and 10 years behind bars at a high-security prison.His “role models” back in the day, led him to believe being behind bars was “just a way of life”. Everything was about money, the acquisition of wealth and disobeying authority. They told him that if he went to prison and started behaving, then the system had got him.However, whilst in his cell John decided he wanted to feel like a proper human being so he decided to spend his days educating himself by reading books from the prison librarian, and started exercising one push-up at a time…John's new exercise regime led him to break both British and World records whilst in prison, and in turn he's found redemption through the power of sport.He now lives in the Alps and has forged a life as an endurance athlete and speaker who is committed to using his story of rehabilitation to help and inspire others to change their lives for the better.In his own words, John feels completely detached from who he was in the past, and that is in itself, is a very moving story."The important thing is not what one is born with but what use one makes of that equipment" - AdlerLooking to buy a RunPod t-shirt?: Go here: Linktr.ee/runpod

It is easy to take credit for our successes, and look down on others for their 'failings', without acknowledging the huge number of interrelated factors and events that first had to happen for them to come into being. We don't choose our parents, our genetics, our personality traits, our talents, the time and place where we are born, or the experiences that shape us. If we really consider all of these things – and truly recognise how little say we have in the formative elements of our life – it is inevitably humbling.And on the flipside, it can allow us to have more understanding and empathy for people who have lost their way. The famous psychologist Albert Ellis spoke about judging behaviour as good or bad – but not judging people, and that really points to this.One person who powerfully illustrates this point is the Nike sponsored endurance athlete John McAvoy – who previously was sentenced to life in prison in his early twenties for armed robbery, before turning his life around.Full Length Episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/john-mcavoy-the-power-of-environmentMyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast.Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CAUTION: This episode contains themes of an adult nature.Is there a change you'd like to make in your life? Something you're desperate to overcome, but can't see how? Or a goal you're scared to aim for, because it feels too far off?Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.Today's clip is from episode 210 of the podcast with endurance athlete and author, the inspirational John McAvoy. John was born into a notorious crime family and served 10 years in prison for armed robbery. Since then, he has achieved incredible self-transformation and, in this clip, John shares why we all have the power to rewrite our own life story.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/210Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be easy to judge other people for negative actions and decisions, but the truth is we can't know the circumstances that led to them. We are not nearly as in control of our lives as we like to think. People don't necessarily like to hear that, but we don't choose the family we are born into, our genes, our personality traits, the influences we are surrounded by while growing up and so on. Where we are is basically a result of a vast web of interconnected occurrences and events over which we have not control. To think we wouldn't behave as others do if we were in their shoes, with their traits and upbringing, is a massive stretch – and so, I would suggest – the less tightly we can hold on to judgements of other people – the better.John McAvoy is currently a Nike athlete, however he was previously a high profile armed robber who found redemption through the power of sport. Having broken both British and World records whilst in prison he is now forging a new life as an endurance athlete and speaker who is committed to using his story of rehabilitation to help and inspire others to change their lives for the betterFull Length episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/john-mcavoy-the-power-of-environmentJohn's website: https://therealmcavoy.com/**To message me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode, as it does make a big difference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Davis was a Prison Custody Officer in a male-only high security prison for 21 years.In 2016, he was awarded the 'National Inspirational Tutor of the Year' award for his work helping young people gain qualifications whilst serving custodial sentences. After leaving the prison service in 2021, Darren joined The 3 Pillars Project as a mentor & coach. This charity delivers sports mentoring programmes for young people at risk of committing crimes.Darren now works in a local secondary school whilst also exploring life as an endurance athlete. He has participated in three arctic expeditions and a massive 3,493 miles cycle ride from Norway to Malta which took 55 days!Darren joins us to talk about the power of relationships and shares his perspectives on his transformative relationships with inmates including his relationship with John McAvoy, convicted armed robber turned world famous endurance athlete.

Adrienne looks back at some of her favourite conversations from the Power Hour in 2022 including Dr Julie Smith talking about burn out, Annie Mac discussing change, Simon Alexander Ong's thoughts on motivation, and part of John McAvoy's incredible tale of redemption. Back with Part 2 next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myles & Glenn discuss the announcement of Wasps Rugby entering Administration & the subsequent fallout from this action. They look at the rumoured interest in the CBS Arena and/or Wasps Rugby Club and/or Coventry City from rumoured interested parties - Blackstone who owned the NEC, former Newcastle Utd & current SportsDirect owner Mike Ashley, US billionaire John McAvoy who is connected to Cov fan & Tom Grennan's manager John Dawkins, a mystery un-named party & a bid lead by former Wasps CEO David Armstrong. They also try to answer the question most Sky Blues fans are asking - Will SISU try to buy the CBS Arena now ? The following articles by the Rugby Pass & Ian Herbert from the Daily Mails covers the Wasps situation & are worth a read - https://www.rugbypass.com/news/wasps-as-we-know-it-very-unlikely-to-continue/ & https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11313121/IAN-HERBERT-no-sympathy-parasite-Premiership-rugby-club-Wasps-adopted-city.html .Also check Catch 22 Rugby's video on Wasps - https://youtu.be/KZMqJrqFd6s . You can also listen to Glenn's pod with Chris from the Wasps Rugby Blog - https://anchor.fm/skybluefanstv/episodes/S2-E128-Wasps-to-leave-their-Coventry-nest---SBFTV-chat-to-Chris-from-the-Wasps-Rugby-Blog-re-Wasps-e1p157g. Also check out the article that Glenn did with the Wasps Rugby Blog a few weeks ago - https://t.co/S1WhYGqxI8 . Finally they get the thoughts of the Sky Blue Army on the announcement. Sponsored by the Sky Blue Tavern & Dhillons Brewery.

If you're someone who actually believes that people don't change, prepare for a major mindset shift.Meet John McAvoy.Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast, John is positive transformation rendered in human form—and his story is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales you will ever be privileged to hear.The McAvoy name might ring a bell for longtime listeners. He first appeared on the show a little over four years ago on episode #379—a conversation that ranks among the most memorable and impactful in the ten-year history of the show.For those unfamiliar, John is a former high-profile armed robber, one of Britain's most successful career criminals and most wanted men. His reckoning was delivered in the form of a double life sentence (the 2nd of 2 prison stints) on the notorious Belmarsh high-security wing—a space he shared with extremist cleric Abu Hamza and the 7/7 bombers.To the rational outsider, John's future was bleak. But a chance encounter with prison gym indoor rowing machine would ultimately change his life forever. In short shrift, John ended up breaking a cluster of British and World indoor rowing records while incarcerated, and upon parole, began forging a new life as a professional endurance athlete.Today, John is a Nike-sponsored Ironman athlete living in the Alps, a vegan (not my doing—I promise), and a stalwart mouthpiece for prison reform who has testified at 10 Downing Street. But above all, he's a staunch advocate for the inherent power we all possess to course correct the trajectory of our lives, no matter how dire the circumstances.I was in London recently and couldn't resist the opportunity to reconvene with this legend. This episode is old school—no video, just two guys vibing across a kitchen table. We pick right up where we last left off four years prior and dive even deeper into John's remarkable story to further mine the extraordinary, latent potential we all hold to better ourselves.Watch: YouTube.Read: Show notes.Today's Sponsors:Whoop: WHOOP.com Birch Living: birchiving.com/richroll.Express VPN: expressvpn.com/RICHROLL.Daily Harvest: dailyharvest.com/RICHROLL.Seed: seed.com/RICHROLL.As you'll soon discover, John's greatest heist isn't a bank—it's his life.Peace + Plants,Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

His life is soon to be a Hollywood feature film, this is our second recording with the wonder that is John Mcavoy. Last episode was such a hit, we had to get him on again!What a character and inspiring human being, to go from serving life in the highest security prison at the age of 22 for armed robbery to a complete switch! Now an ultra athlete who recently turned Vegan! Last episode we went through his full back story, a breathtaking story that leaves you hanging on his every word.Since then we have become good friends, and in this episode we manage to go much deeper with John, into his philosophies of life, what keeps him ticking, his next adventures and how he now approaches sports after years of being an endurance athlete.What an infectious character with an amazing outlook on life we can all learn from.Enjoy!Lots of Love,Dave & Steve This episode is sponsored by Vivobarefoot Footwear. Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listeners an exclusive 20% discount when you enter the code HAPPYPEAR20 Genuinely these are the only shoes you will see Dave & Steve wearing!Produced by Sean Cahill and Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a very special episode, as Adrienne talks with John Mcavoy. John Mcavoy is currently a Nike athlete, however he was previously a high profile armed robber who found redemption through the power of sport. Having broken both British and World records whilst in prison he is now forging a new life as an endurance athlete and speaker who is committed to using his story of rehabilitation to help and inspire others to change their lives for the better. Below are the team who support him in these pursuits.This episode does contain themes of violence. Remember you can still buy tickets to see Adrienne in conversation with AJ Odudu for Power Hour Live on June 23rd in London at Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-hour-live-adrienne-herbert-in-conversation-with-aj-odudu-tickets-317706086457 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have a very special episode, as Adrienne talks with John McAvoy. John McAvoy is currently a Nike athlete, however he was previously a high profile armed robber who found redemption through the power of sport. Having broken both British and World records whilst in prison he is now forging a new life as an endurance athlete and speaker who is committed to using his story of rehabilitation to help and inspire others to change their lives for the better. This episode does contain themes of violence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John McAvoy's biological father passed away shortly before he was born, leaving him to be raised by a community of women. As a child, John loved history, was bright and ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on the world. He also happened to be Micky McAvoy's nephew, a notorious criminal and the mastermind behind Brinks-Mat, the biggest gold heist in UK history. Soon what started as a childhood dream to own British Telecom turned into a career as an armed robber. But John turned it all around in prison where he found a love for sport. This is the inspiring and unlikely story of a man who went from spending one full year in solitary confinement, or 'segregation' as it's called in the UK to being a Nike sponsored athlete. In this episode of Bad People, Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen discuss The Nelson Mandela Rules and the concept of ‘engineered segregation'.CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producer: Simona Rata Music: Matt Chandler Editor: Rami Tzabar Academic Consultant for The Open University: James Munro #BadPeople_BBC Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Executive: Dylan HaskinsBad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds.

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing. Is there a change you'd like to make in your life? Something you're desperate to overcome, but can't see how? Or a goal you're scared to aim for, because it feels too far off? My guest on this week's podcast might just convince you to have a go. He's John McAvoy, endurance athlete extraordinaire, author and the man with one of the most inspirational stories I have ever heard. John was born into a notorious crime family and has served a total of 10 years in some of the UK's highest security prisons, for armed robbery. He was raised into a life of organised crime and, as a teenager, it was the only career path he could see for himself. In fact, he bought his first gun at the age of 16 and very quickly became one of the UK's most wanted men. How did he go from serving two life sentences to breaking British and World sporting records and giving talks to schoolchildren? From violent criminal to opinion leader, invited to 10 Downing Street for his views on the justice system? You'll have to listen and find out. Not only is every part of John's story worthy of a Hollywood movie script, the lessons and life advice he shares are relevant to each and every one of us. Whether you're interested in his rowing and Ironman success, how he transformed his moral code or how he overcame adversity, this really is a compelling conversation. I know you're going to be as gripped by John as I was.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.leafyard.com/livemoreOrder Dr Chatterjee's new book Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpShow notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/262Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's bitesize clip comes from a man who has lived two lives - former convicted armed robber turned elite athlete, John McAvoy.John became the proud holder of three world records and seven British records in indoor rowing, all achieved in confinement.John talks about the power of letting go of his ego to move forward. Listen to the full episode with John and understand how we can all change our situation by changing our mindset: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/johnmcavoy- - - - - Check out our new addition - The High Performance Circle: The Monday Motivation Newsletter. The purpose of Monday Motivation is to connect more regularly with you! We want to give Circle members a bit of inspiration, motivation and purpose at the beginning of each week. Whether that is a few key things to consider when facing the upcoming week, reading recommendations or ideas to think about when listening to the weekly podcast episode. Sign up now. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk You can also find exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Sign up! www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.This is the final podcast episode of the year - I have decided to take a short break from the podcast over Christmas to switch off and relax with my family and it's that sentiment that has influenced the topic of this final compilation episode.This is the time of year where many of us take a pause, spend time with our loved ones and think of others. So, I thought this was the perfect time to celebrate the magic that happens when community comes together. This week, my team and I have put together some of the very best inspirational clips around this topic.Humans are not designed to be alone. We've evolved to live our lives as individual members of a large supportive group. Back when the human brain was doing much of its evolution, we hunted together, we ate together and we sat around a campfire in the evenings and talked together, swapping stories, songs and smiles. We're designed to survive and thrive by being connected to one another. This is why we feel joyful and safe when we‘re getting along well with the people we share our lives with. But our modern, busy, disconnected lives can do great damage to these connections and our health.A rising number of us are suffering from loneliness and this is not only affecting our mental health, but also our physical health. In fact, high social stress is an even bigger risk factor for dying from chronic disease than physical inactivity, alcohol intake and smoking put together! The good news is though, there is plenty we can do to build new connections and nurture the important relationships in our lives.Research has shown time and time again, that by giving to others and to our community, we can increase our own happiness, as well as the happiness of others. In today's episode, you will hear some heart-warming stories and uplifting advice about the healing power of community from some of my former guests including: Gabor Mate, Johann Hari, Dan Buettner, Tommy Wood, Laurie Santos, Julian Abel, Pippa Grange, The Happy Pear, Kelly McGonigal and John McAvoy.My team and I really enjoyed putting this episode together for you. I hope you enjoy listening, and I hope it inspires you to live a more contented and connected life.This episode includes clips from: Episode 37 Gabor MateEpisode 94 Johann Hariepisode 67 Dan BuettnerEpisode 167 Tommy WoodEpisode 138 Julian AbelEpisode 151 Laurie SantosEpisode 38 Happy PearEpisode 126 Pippa GrangeEpisode 109 Kelly McGonigalEpisode 91 John McAvoyThanks to our sponsors: https://leafyard.com/livemore https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore http://www.blublox.com/livemore Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/226DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a special series it's been for all the HPP team! Our biggest series to date, we released our first book, met you at our first live shows and announced our 2022 Live Tour!

Meet John McAvoy, an endurance athlete with a difference. In this episode, Geraint and Tom chat to the former armed robber about how a rowing machine changed the course of his life, how he broke a world record from inside a prison gym and what his bike has done for him since. And we get the inside story on the miraculous recovery of Geraint's stolen bike! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I took some time today to listen to the high-performance podcast with Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes as they discussed the life and journey of John McAvoy from “high-performance gangster” to a “high-performance Nike sponsored triathlon athlete and indoor rowing world record holder”. Interestingly where John's life made a pivot was when in his cell he discovered indoor rowing, perhaps he also discovered just how much goes into perfecting the rowing stroke, mind-altering commitment. John McAvoy now holds a number of indoor rowing records, yet the 2k in his age group is still an incomplete challenge. He learnt to row at London Rowing Club for a time, but never took that forward, a chance to row at Henley or beyond not a goal of his, perhaps the reason why is in the podcast when he mentions that he might not be able to cope with a rowing coach giving him feedback. That said he does now have a coach for triathlon training. I think what indoor rowing gives people is a focus, a small thing to focus on, but because it involves 86% of all your muscles and I'd say requires 100% of your mind indoor rowing can “fill” every minute of your waking day. It's interesting and I discuss the podcast and some thoughts on my podcast. Get Fit To Row Podcast Home: https://www.getfittorow.com/get-fit-to-row-podcast/109-how-rowing-changed-john-mcavoys-life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-fit-to-row/message

CAUTION: This episode contains themes of an adult nature. Before he came to see me today, my guest John McAvoy took a walk around Strangeways prison. For a former inmate, that might sound an unlikely way to start the day. But for John, it's the sort of thing he does on a regular basis, to remind himself where he's come from.This is John's third appearance on the podcast, but for those new to his story, he was a teenager raised into a life of organised crime. By the age of 18 he was one of the UK's most notorious armed robbers and was sentenced to two life sentences. John spent 10 years in maximum-security prisons but during that time he transformed his life, describing his release as a ‘rebirth'.Today John's not just a record-breaking, Nike-sponsored athlete, he's a man on a mission to make amends and make sure no other child goes that same route into crime. Through initiatives like his Open Doors campaign, to give young people access to school sports facilities during holidays, he's inspiring new generations to rewrite their stories.But it's not just youngsters John's experience and wisdom speaks to. He'll be too modest to agree with me, but I hear a spirituality and philosophy in his words that we can all benefit from. Our deep and honest discussion covers John's move to the Alps to live a simple life, rejecting the wealth he could easily command. We talk about connection, forgiveness, the importance of not judging people – and we even ponder the meaning of life.I'm struck by how people like John, who have achieved incredible self-transformation, are the perfect figureheads to help inspire and create positive change in society. He's a master of storytelling who uses his own, unique experience to give us access to new perspectives. I really hope you enjoy this conversation. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.calm.com/livemore https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/210 Support the podcast: Members get ad-free episodes and exclusive content including my take on the topics most requested by the FBLM community https://drchatterjee.com/membershipFollow me on https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Jake and Damian speak with current Nike athlete, and former convicted armed robber, John McAvoy.John speaks about how his past and time in solitary confinement transformed his view of life and what fuelled him to succeed in the sporting world.John became the proud holder of three world records and seven British records in indoor rowing, all achieved in confinement.John's book – Redemption is available to buy here.. . . . . . . High Performance Live Podcast Tour 2022 - Sign up here - thehighperformancepodcast.com/signup Get a special signed copy of our first book, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Join us in Bristol (14th December) to have a chat and get a signed copy

At Wimbledon this year, newcomer Emma Radacanu reached the fourth round, but had to withdraw with breathing difficulties.It was - it seemed - a 'bad' thing. There was concern for her welfare, and questions as to whether it would impact her future Grand Slam chances.Emma then proceeded to produce one of the all time great Grand Slam performances on the way to winning the US Open as a qualifier - without dropping a set. That experience at Wimbledon hadn't been 'bad' after all, it had been a learning experience. This is something we can all relate to. An event happens that seems 'bad' but later turns out to be anything but. Take John McAvoy - who was sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery - and said he would rather die than be arrested. How he says being sent to jail was the best thing that could have happened to him. The point is - we don't know whether something is good or bad, so better to avoid the temptation to rush to judgement and accept life as it is.**Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these interviews - head to simonmundie.comFull episode with John McAvoy here: https://play.acast.com/s/dont-tell-me-the-score-with-simon-mundie/howourenvironmentshapesus-johnmcavoy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In De Ontsnapping volgen we 6 anonieme veroordeelden uit de gevangenis van Oudenaarde. Samen vormen ze het eerste eCycling-team voor gedetineerden. In aflevering 2 ontdek je of alle gedetineerden nog gemotiveerd in het zadel zitten, en of er al renners zijn die noodgedwongen moeten lossen. De Ontsnapping werd gemaakt voor Decathlon. Dank aan de renners, Heather Loontjes, John McAvoy en Ismail Abdoul, De Rode Antraciet en de gevangenis van Oudenaarde. Interviews, redactie en eindredactie door Debby De Ridder, geluid door Mathias Van Gasse en montage door Chiaran Verheyden.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Judging behaviour but not the person with the ex-armed robber reformed through sport in high-security prison.Having grown up around some of the most notorious criminals in the country, McAvoy spent ten years in the UK's highest security prisons – where he had an epiphany that transformed his outlook and identity. McAvoy – now a Nike-sponsored Iron Man athlete – proves that a leopard can change its spots, and that while we can judge someone's behaviour, we may want to reconsider being too quick to judge the person, because the environment we find ourselves in has a profound impact on our life choices. I would be hugely grateful if you could find time to leave DTMTS a rating (ideally 5* and a kind review if you have time). It would make a huge difference.@simonmundie**For the newsletter - head to simonmundie.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a story! Where to start? A 22 year old armed robber who ended up in highest security prison with two life sentences. Whilst in prison he broke two world records, eventually leading to becoming an ultra athlete. Now Nike sponsored and to top it all off he’s gone vegan!John has an amazing outlook on life, and is a true example of how the positive impact of sport and movement can have on your well being and even the choices you make.“If there is hope for me there is hope for everyone, I was in the deepest darkest hole you can be in and I managed to turn my life around.”In total John served 10 years, one of these years in solitary confinement. He has been approached by multiple directors and producers for the rights to tell his story, however John is reluctant to let it fall into the wrong hands. “When I got out of prison I promised myself money would never be my god ever again, I would never make decisions again based around money… film can glamorise crime, so I understand if you glorify criminality to people, some people can get sucked in.”So many takeaways from this episode. Really hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Big love,Dave & Steve See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CAUTION: Contains swearing.Making changes in life and overcoming obstacles can sometime seem insurmountable, but if this man can turn his life around, anyone can.Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guest.Today’s clip is from episode 91 of the podcast with endurance athlete and author, John McAvoy.John was born into a notorious crime family and served 10 years in prison for armed robbery.In this clip he tells the inspirational story of how he turned own his life around and then helped positively influence the lives of others.John believes that he’s not exceptional – anyone can change, and everyone has a gift they were born to share. He believes legacy is important and the impact we have on others throughout our lives can help lift them up and change their lives for the better. The lessons and life advice John shares are relevant to each and every one of us.If there’s a change you want to make in your own life but you’re not sure where to start I hope this conversation gives you the encouragement to begin.Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/91Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fergus and Tom are joined by some of the stalwarts of Fulham Reach Boat Boat. We welcome Steve O'Connor, veteran of the podcast and CEO of FRBC. Two time World Champ and Prisons Manager for "Boats Not Bars" Imogen Walsh and John McAvoy, who spent 10 years behind bars for armed robbery and is now the only Nike sponsored ironman triathlete having set multiple erg records whilst on the inside. We talk about John's own story, the transformative powers of rowing when ut comes to rehabilitation and explore the "Boats not Bars" project. Steve sheds a light on the Hammersmith Bridge blockade....Fulham Reach Boat Club is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for All.  They believe that everyone in society should have the chance to get on the water and learn the true meaning of teamwork, focus and confidence.  Each year they help over 1,000 local state school children, ex-prisoners from five institutions and more than 200 members of the local community get onto the water and take part in this incredible sport.  If you would like to help support their vision by becoming a Friend of FRBC please do head to the website and check out  www.fulhamreachboatclub.co.uk/friend 

People to look up: John McAvoy, Dr. ChatterJee, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lessons from the ex-armed robber reformed through sport. John McAvoy spent ten years in some of the UK's highest security prisons, having grown up around some of the most notorious criminals in the country. He even chose to spend a year in solitary confirnement rather than be "broken by the system". But while in prison John had an epiphany that transformed his outlook and identity. He discovered a talent for endurance sport, and after having broken world records at indoor rowing while in prison, John successfully turned his life around and is now an elite Ironman athlete sponsored by Nike. Having valued money above all else when growing up, now his priority is to help others, through charities like Greenhouse sports and by going into schools and prisons to give talks to young people. John proves that a leopard can change its spots, and that while we can judge behaviour, we may want to reconsider being too quick to judge the person, because the enviroment we find ourselves in has a profound impact on our life choices. @simonmundie

This week we have a shorter episode while we wait for Dan to get his act together and record. A couple of important announcements: 1. The Nova Open Charitable Foundation raffles are live! Help out a good cause and try to keep the NOVA Open alive by going to www.novaopenfoundation.org and buying some rafffle tickets. 2. One of our friends has opened up a brick and mortar gaming store in Manasass, VA called Crimson Fields Gaming. You can learn more about it at www.crimsonfieldsgaming.com Today we get the opportunity to talk again with John McAvoy of Mini Master Werks about the Studio X carrying case Kickstarter. Click here for the link. He also talks about the Red Hood figure that they created which you can grab a copy of it by going to their Facebook page at Mini Master Werks. You can follow us on Instragram and Facebook at Listening To Paint Dry as well as Twitter @DryPainting. Please like, subscribe, or follow wherever you get your podcasts from. You can email us at listeningtopaintdry@gmail.com. Chase those dreams and you will become Better, Braver, Happier. Until next time.

We talk with John McAvoy about his upcoming kickstarter for his project StudioX

We talk with John McAvoy about his upcoming project StudioX

This week we are joined by John McAvoy, a former armed robber and one of Britain's most wanted men. Born into a crime family, he's had two spells in prison and ultimately found redemption through the power of sport. Given two life sentences and given assurances by the justice system that he'd never change and always be a danger to society John started his stay in one of Britain's highest security prisons. John's story is fascinating for so many reasons, but ultimately because it highlights the importance and power of sport and the power of opportunity - the difference between having it or not. To find out more about John visit: https://therealmcavoy.com  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

John McAvoy is a former armed robber turned Nike-sponsored athlete who tells his story of redemption through sport - and how he's sharing his story of change and transformation to help others.John's autobiography Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman is available now.If you want to hear more of John's story I highly recommend his appearance on Russell Brand's podcast Under the Skin, Dr Rangan Chatterjee's Feel Better Live More and The Rich Roll Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recently Mike had the opportunity to talk with John McAvoy from Mini Master Werks about his painting journey and his upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Studio X Carrying Case which launches May 1, 2020. Thanks to John for taking time out of his crazy schedule. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram at Mini Master Werks. You can sign up for more information about the upcoming campaign at www.minimasterwerks/ks. We'll be back next week with another episode. You can drop us a line at listeningtopaintdry@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Listening To Paint Dry. Please subscribe, like, or follow us whereever you get your podcasts from and if you could give us a positive review, we'd greatly appreciate it. Let your imagination be your best friend as you continue to become Better, Braver, and Happier. Unitl next time.

On this week’s show UK Athletics report the passing of Performance Director Neil Black at the weekend, it should have been Boston last weekend and London this weekend, instead you can do the 2.6 challenge. Martin speaks to former high profile armed robber who found redemption through the power of sport, John McAvoy, about running in lockdown, Tony is here with his trials, you rate your runs and you share your marathon talk kit around the house.

This week we talk about teaching newcomers and children the art and hobby of miniature painting. We have an incredible interview with Joe White of Smooth Blend Studio. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram at Smooth Blend Studio. Thank you to Joe for his time and sharing his story. Next time we'll have a conversation with John McAvoy of Master Mini Werk to talk about the hobby and their Studio X Carrying case that is getting ready for a launch on Kickstarter. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening to Paint Dry. Email us at listeningtopaintdry@gmail.com. If you truly want to become a Better, Braver, Happier painter, paint like a child. Until next time.

In this week’s episode we talk about self-development, our health and how we can transform the way we think and feel. From talking about the inspiring story of John McAvoy, who served two life sentences in solitary confinement to becoming a free man and a sponsored Nike athlete, to the benefits of journaling and creating a vision board, our MBTI personality traits and more, we go through how being in quarantine has changed the way we think about life, our work and our personal relationships.  When life feels almost like you’ve hit the pause button, how can we improve our mindset to make the most out of a challenge, and seek opportunity in what could be our biggest period of growth? Listen now to find out..  Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

Many of us are struggling to adjust to this new way of life. Having spent 24 hours a day in a 12ft by 8ft prison cell for a whole year, my guest on this week’s podcast knows more about isolation than most of us. You may remember John McAvoy from episode 91 of the podcast, where he shared his inspirational story of going from serving two life sentences to breaking British and World sporting records whilst in prison. Now a free man, he is Nike sponsored athlete and gives talks to schoolchildren and has spoken at 10 Downing Street.On this podcast, John shares what he learnt from his time in isolation – lessons which we can all apply in our lives, especially now. He explains how he maintained a sense of control over his life by keeping himself mentally and physically fit and why keeping a routine, staying active and keeping ourselves present in the moment are more important now, than ever.John invites us to think of our current situation as an amazing opportunity to re-evaluate our lives and explore new things with the new found extra time. If we look at what John achieved whilst in a small isolated prison, imagine what we can all achieve in our own lives right now. As John says, this could be your moment of growth.Finally, John shares his invaluable top tips that I know will help many of you bring a sense of calm and control into your lives. Whenever I speak to John, I come out of the conversation a better and more enlightened person than I was when we started, after listening to this, I hope you do too. Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/107Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ECP 028 How does your environment shape what you do? In this episode, I take a look at Rangan Chatterjee's interview with John McAvoy. John's McAvoy transformed his life from convicted armed robber to elite Nike sponsored athlete. I consider what lessons we can extract from his experiences. I personally took so much away from this interview. I've pulled out five areas to share: · When our environment is all-consuming it's hard to see let alone question anything different. · Different role models create a different impact. · There can be a real benefit in not having benchmarks. · Applying talents to different things can generate very different results. · Judge people cautiously I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback - damian@effectivechallenge.com Please share the podcast with friends, colleagues and family. I'd love to continue increasing its impact in 2020. Many thanks in advance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/effective-challenge/message

This week we get right down to business. We have an interview with the one and only Sam Lenz. We are so appreciative that he took the time to share some of his painting journey with us. Follow him on Facebook at The Fantasy Art of Sam Lenz and on Instagram at samsonomas. Catch his live Twitch streams Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM to 5 PM Central Time. Check out his upcoming class schedule and other artistic goodies at https://samlenzartwork.bigcartel.com/ We will be back later this week with an interview with John McAvoy of Master Mini Werks to talk about the journey from the artistic world to the business world and the launch of their Studio X Kickstarter. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Listening to Paint Dry. Drop us a line at listeningtopaintdry@gmail.com. Better, Braver, Happier!

On this episode of "By Any Means Necessary" hosts Jacquie Luqman and Sean Blackmon are joined by Saman Pelast, Vice President of the US Palestinian Council, to explain how the supposed peace deal put forth by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu this week would essentially codify Israeli apartheid as it rejects three main Palestinian demands (Israeli withdrawal, a restoration of pre-1967 borders and the right of self-determination), the parallels he sees between the BDS movement today and the anti-apartheid movement in the 80s which helped topple the apartheid South African government, and why the timing of the deal's announcement seems to reflect cynical political maneuvering by Trump and Netanyahu.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Italian anthropologist and architect Franco La Cecla to talk about his latest book, "Against Urbanism," the re-orientation of contemporary architecture away from shared social benefit and towards individualism, the importance of branding in various cities' attempts to "revitalize" cities and displace working people, and the role of urban populations in the fight between haves and have-nots which is playing out in public spaces across the world.In the third segment, Jacquie Luqman and Sean Blackmon are joined by retired foreign service officer John McAvoy to talk about his legal battle to recoup tens of millions of dollars from the government of Honduras after they refused to compensate his firm for rebuilding dozens of water and sanitation facilities there in the wake of Hurricane Mitch in 1998, why USAID is lying and the Department of Justice is fighting its own citizens on behalf of a foreign government, and what the US's legal rationale⁠—that speaking up for its citizens could have “negative effects upon the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Honduras”—reveals about the priorities of the ruling elite.Later in the show, Jacquie and Sean are joined by Ben Norton, co-host of the Moderate Rebels podcast and a journalist with The Grayzone, to talk about how Elizabeth Warren's plan to criminalize "disinformation" is actually censorship in disguise, how fear-mongering over Russian electoral interference minimizes the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities and other actual threats to election integrity, why Juan Guaido's global tour is stopping in Miami and whether his constant stream of selfies with world leaders will make up for a total lack of support among Venezuelans, the role of left-liberals in manufacturing consensus for US-backed coups in Latin America, why the political establishment demonizes the popular leftist government of Nicaragua as an authoritarian dictatorship while praising illegitimate but friendly right-wing regimes elsewhere in the region, and how the coronavirus scare shows anti-Chinese racism is not just tolerated but encouraged by imperialism.

CAUTION ADVISED: this podcast contains swearing.Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Something you’re desperate to overcome, but can’t see how? Or a goal you’re scared to aim for, because it feels too far off? My guest on this week’s podcast might just convince you to have a go. He’s John McAvoy, endurance athlete extraordinaire, author and the man with one of the most inspirational stories I have ever heard. John was born into a notorious crime family and has served a total of 10 years in some of the UK’s highest security prisons, for armed robbery. He was raised into a life of organised crime and, as a teenager, it was the only career path he could see for himself. In fact, he bought his first gun at the age of 16 and very quickly became one of the UK’s most wanted men. How did he go from serving two life sentences to breaking British and World sporting records and giving talks to schoolchildren? From violent criminal to opinion leader, invited to 10 Downing Street for his views on the justice system? You’ll have to listen and find out. Not only is every part of John’s story worthy of a Hollywood movie script, the lessons and life advice he shares are relevant to each and every one of us. Whether you’re interested in his rowing and Ironman success, how he transformed his moral code or how he overcame adversity, this really is a compelling conversation. I know you’re going to be as gripped by John as I was. Show notes available at drchatterjee.com/91Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever thought about changing your career? With people living longer and job security decreasing, sticking with the same career for the whole of your working life is becoming a thing of the past. Edwin Lane speaks to John McAvoy, an armed robber turned record breaking rower, about his career in crime, and when he realised it was time for a change. And Business Daily regular Lucy Kellaway talks about her decision to give up her career in journalism and become a teacher, while labour market economist John Philpott discusses the challenges facing mid-life career switchers. Plus Freakanomics professor Steven Levitt on deciding to make big changes. Repeat (Picture: Businessman tearing off his jacket and shirt; Credit: bowie15/Thinkstock)

John McAvoy is an Ironman triathlete. The first part of his life was spent in prison or committing serious crime. Now, he’s broken world records in indoor rowing and had top-level meetings with the UK government the UK government. McAvoy vowed to change his ways when his friend died in a car chase. He left behind a criminal life of chasing money to focus on motivating and inspiring people. “If you gave me the option between winning a gold medal at the Olympics, or sacrificing my whole athletic career to stop one kid going to prison: I’d sacrifice everything,” he said to the Olympic Channel Podcast.LINKSJohn on InstagramOlympic Channel on InstagramEd on Twitter

John McAvoy is currently a Nike sponsored triathlete however he was previously a high profile armed robber who has found redemption through the power of sport. Having broken both British and World records whilst in prison he is now forging a new life as an endurance athlete and speaker who is committed to using his story of rehabilitation to help and inspire others to change their lives for the better.

Former armed robber, with two life sentences, tells his story of redemption on today's episode of Under The Skin. 

We cover the inspirational story of John McAvoy. How he went from a life sentence to NIKE's only sponsored Ironman triathlete in the world. If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us below: https://www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/ https://twitter.com/TPT_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thepositivetruthpodcast/ Our E-mail: thepositivetruth@gmail.com Video version of the podcast is available on our YouTube channel: The Positive Truth Podcast

“Failure is an action, not an identity. And if you learn from it, you get better. That's how you grow.”Des LindenWelcome to the Best of 2018 — Part II: our way of taking a moment to reflect on the past twelve months by revisiting the year's most compelling podcast guests.It's been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2018. Second listens brought new insights — and more reminders that that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, my intention is to launch you into 2019 with renewed vigor. If you're new to the show, my hope is that this anthology will stir you to peruse the back catalog and/or check out episodes you may have missed.Links to the full episodes excerpted in this anthology are enumerated below.Thank you for taking this journey with me. I appreciate you. I love you.To view the conversations (minus John McAvoy & Yuval Noah Harari, which were not filmed), click here: bit.ly/bestof2018_2Here's to an extraordinary 2019. Join me, and let's do this thing together.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsHealth IQ: A new paradigm insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on term life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/ROLL to support the show and learn more.Thrive Market: Your online market for super healthy food at 25-50% off retail shipped right to your home. Visit: thrivemarket.com/richroll and get an EXTRA 25% off on your first box of organic and non-GMO products. PLUS: free shipping! Never pay full price for healthy food again. Audible: With more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Rich Roll listeners are entitled to a FREE audiobook and 30-day trial today by signing up at audible.com/richroll or text RICHROLL to 500-500Note: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support the sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click “Sponsors”.SHOW NOTESFULL EPISODES EXCERPTED* RRP #379: Armed Robber Turned Ironman Athlete: John McAvoy* RRP #356: ‘Emotional Agility' Author: Susan David PhD* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig, former armed robber turned triathlete John McAvoy and bubble enthusiast, Dr. Helen Czerski and harmonica fan Ben Hewlett. With the Inheritance Tracks of Richard Blackwood. Sandi Toksvig joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev.Richard Coles, to talk about being a national “Trevor”, adapting Treasure Island, why baking makes her emotional, and honeymooning in the Arctic. Helen Czerski, expert in the physics of bubbles, has just returned from a trip to the High Arctic. She explains how learning to ice a cake is just as much about physics as arc welding. John McAvoy describes how he turned himself from an armed robber into a triathlete thanks to the sports faculties of HMP Belmarsh and an epiphany. JP Devlin hears from the members of Sands United, a football team made up of bereaved fathers. Ben Hewett, Chairman of Harmonica UK, demonstrates how the Blues Brothers changed his life. With Inheritance Tracks from the actor and comedian Richard Blackwood. He chooses Mama Used to Say by Junior and Don’t you Worry ‘bout a Thing, Stevie Wonder. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Eleanor Garland

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Two chicks investigate life sentences in the UK as they discover what happens to lifers behind bars and beyond. They follow the journeys of John McAvoy, a reformed criminal turned iron man; Jan, a mother and John McNamara, a criminal barrister, to find out what it really means to do time. More from Bird Podcast Follow us for social justice info, stats and prison insights or get in touch with us via our website, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook www.birdpodcast.co.uk Twitter: @birdpodcast Instagram: @birdpodcast Facebook: Search 'birdpodcastUK'

“I’ve nearly been shot dead by the police – twice. I’ve been to court and handed a life sentence at 24 years old. I’ve been around some of the most dangerous men in the country, actual psychopaths… When I race, I feel tremendously honored that I can compete.”John McAvoyI can say without equivocation John McAvoy's story of metamorphosis is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales I have ever heard.Born into a notorious London crime family — think The Sopranos meets The Krays — John is a former high profile armed robber who bought his first gun at 16 and quickly became one of Britain's most successful career criminals and most-wanted men. But it took two spells in prison and a close friend's death amidst a heist gone awry to birth a desire to change — redemption he ultimately discovered through the transformative power of sport.Pulling one of the most improbable 180-degree life transformations of all time, John's greatest heist isn't a bank — it's his life.While serving a double life sentence on the Belmarsh high security wing — space he shared with extremist cleric Abu Hamza and the 7/7 bombers — John decided to take a spin on the prison gym's indoor rowing machine. That experience revealed a unmistakable fact — John's freakish natural aptitude for endurance matched only by an inhuman ability to suffer.The epiphany was miraculous. And it would change his life forever.In short shrift, John broke a cluster of British and World indoor rowing records while in prison. Upon parole, he began forging a new life as a professional endurance athlete. Today, John is the world's only Nike sponsored Ironman athlete, a stalwart mouthpiece for prison reform and a staunch advocate for the inherent power we all possess to course correct the trajectory of one's life, no matter how dire the circumstances.If John's story doesn't inspire you to be better, then you might want to check yourself for a heartbeat. In all honesty, I cant remember being so excited about sharing a podcast conversation. I sincerely hope the exchange inspires you to rethink your potential and the physical, mental and emotional limits you impose upon your inherent ability to live the life you desire.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Soundcloud | Stitcher | GooglePodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsFully: From the popular Jarvis adjustable standing desks to their every-which-way active office chairs, to their many movement supporting accessories — anti-fatigue mats, treadmill desks and more — Fully is all about helping you bring more movement, energy and joy to your work and life. Get your body moving in your workspace, go to: www.fully.com/RICHROLLHarrys.com: A superior shave at an affordable price. Visit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian chatted to the artistic director of Kandinsky, James Yeatman, about their latest production Still Ill. John McAvoy talked about his book Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman. Silent Mark chatted to Ian about his debut e-comic ‘Deth Metal'. Plus, lots of surprise guests on the show, but who were they?

John McAvoy spent the first 20 something years of his life as a high-profile career criminal. With an insatiable hunger for success and Britain’s most prolific robbers as his role models, McAvoy quickly became one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. In part two of this special double episode of Xero Gravity, Alice Brine finds out about the moment in time that changed John’s life forever. The moment that led to him becoming not only a career athlete, but an inspiration to children across the UK. Last week’s episode ended with John agreeing to one last favor for a friend in the UK. Hit play or read on to find out about the life-altering path that final favor led John down.

John McAvoy survived years spent as a high-profile career criminal. With an insatiable hunger for success and Britain’s most prolific robbers as his role models, McAvoy quickly became one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Today, he couldn’t be further away from the person he once was. His incessant drive, determination and desire to succeed is still there, only he’s discovered an outlet to channel it into that sees him not only helping himself, but helping others on a daily basis. In part one of this special two part episode of Xero Gravity, Alice Brine finds out about the years cycling in and out of prison that led McAvoy to the crossroads that would ultimately change his life forever.

It’s oh oh at The Great Scottish Run in Glasgow, Jo Pavey toes the line in London, Wardian rips up 7in7, what does it take to run 100,000 miles, what do you call a group of marathon runners?  Who is on our Rate Your Run social wall and who is standing tall on the Podium?  Training Talk looks at what makes a successful marathon January and how do you step it up in February and at age sixteen this week’s guest owned a sawn off shotgun and was robbing security vans around London.

Singer and songwriter Melanie C; actor and director Douglas Hodge; Ironman competitor John McAvoy and football referee Howard Webb join Libby Purves. Melanie Chisholm, otherwise known as Melanie C, is a singer and songwriter. Formerly one of the Spice Girls, she went solo in 1999 and has enjoyed two number one singles and released four albums. In 2004 she launched her own label, Red Girl Records. She has also starred in musical theatre including Jesus Christ Superstar and Blood Brothers, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award. Melanie C is touring the UK in 2017 and her new album, Version of Me, is released on Red Girl Records. John McAvoy is a former prisoner who is now a long-distance triathlete. Born into a family which was no stranger to crime, his uncle was a member of the Brink's-Mat robbery gang, John served two prison sentences for armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery before he was 30. In prison he discovered the indoor rowing machine and turned his back on his criminal past. After his release he competed in Ironman competitions, reaching times close to the world record of 7 hr 45 minutes, and is hoping to turn professional. Redemption - From Iron Bars to Ironman by John McAvoy with Mark Turley is published by Pitch Publishing. Howard Webb MBE followed his referee father into football at the age of 18, becoming a Premier League referee in 2003. He went on to take charge of some of the biggest matches in the footballing calender including the FA Cup final, the Champions League final and the 2010 World Cup Final in South Africa. In his memoir, Man in the Middle, he reveals what it is like to be at the heart of the action in the modern-day game and how he dealt with the most challenging situations from receiving death threats to dealings with elite managers and players. Man in the Middle is published by Simon and Schuster. Douglas Hodge is an award-winning actor as well as a director, singer and composer. He is performing in New Songs 4 New Shows - a gala night taster for the musicals of tomorrow. The event features four individual shows and Douglas appears in Wigmaker for which he wrote the music and lyrics. He started out at the National Youth Theatre and recently played Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other work includes Albin in La Cage aux Folles which won him a Tony Award for Best Actor and for ten years he worked almost exclusively with Harold Pinter as both actor and director. New Songs 4 New Shows is at the Lyric Theatre, London. Producer: Paula McGinley.

News: Results from Ironman Florida; Ironman Langkawi is coming up; Jorgenson did the New York Marathon; IMWA have binned their carbo event; IM Weymouth has stopped, 70.3 continues.  This Weeks Discussion: This week Bevan wants to know what is your most disappointing moment in your triathlon career? We don't want to hear stories of redemption, this is the time where you sucked and you were gutted because of it. Comment here.  Interview: This week we have an interview with John McAvoy. John was a hardend criminal who managed to turn his life around, while in jail, through sport. From there he's gone on to become a high level age group Ironman. John has recently released his book 'Redemption - From Iron Bars to Ironman'. You can get it from his website here: www.therealmcavoy.com Statstastic: This week we look at the slowest IM of all time. Which leads us to an interesting man by the name of Walt Stack.  Age Grouper of the Week: We look at the winners of the 50-54 age group at Kona. 

For his One to One series, Sir Trevor McDonald explores the idea of redemption, talking to two very different people with very different ideas on what it means. This week a former maximum security prisoner talks about finding redemption through sport. Former armed robber John McAvoy once shared a wing with convicted terrorist Abu Hamza in Belmarsh Prison. His life was going nowhere but then he discovered rowing in the prison gym and went on to break the world record for indoor rowing. Now he's a semi professional tri-athlete seeking to inspire other young people who risk becoming offenders. Producer: Maggie Ayre.

Ian chatted to the artistic director of Kandinsky, James Yeatman, about their latest production Still Ill. John McAvoy talked about his book Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman. Silent Mark chatted to Ian about his debut e-comic ‘Deth Metal’. Plus, lots of surprise guests on the show, but who were they?

Something More with Chris Boyd - 1st hour John McAvoy, President of the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts, discusses the financial planning process & the beneficial role of this industry organization. Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute.  In the 2nd hour - Chris and his brother Keats Boyd, of Boyd & Boyd PC talk politics. 

How imprisonment revealed an unlikely talent, a musical story of what follows after a dust storm has passed and the unexpected complications of standing still to watch the seasons change. Josie Long hears stories of what follows after the main event. Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 The items featured in this programme are: John Feat. John McAvoy and Darren Davies Produced by Sophie Black The Novelist Feat. Lily Kestecher, Noel Debien, Claudia Taranto and Milan Durovic Produced by Natalie Kestecher Sound engineer / sound design by Russell Stapleton The Man Who Couldn't Stop the Wind from Blowing Produced by Cicely Fell Original music by Smith & Watson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.