Podcast appearances and mentions of Karen Darke

This week, in the final part of our Everest Base Camp series, we're honored to welcome Karen Darke, Paralympic gold medalist, and adventurer whose extraordinary journey to Everest Base Camp redefines what it means to answer the call to adventure. From her early days as a passionate explorer to overcoming a life-changing accident that left her paralyzed, Karen's story is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the power of saying “yes” to life's boldest invitations.Karen takes us on a journey through her transformation from dreaming about adventure to living it—sharing the pivotal moment when a casual conversation sparked the audacious idea to trek to Everest Base Camp. What began as a vision quickly became a test of trust, surrender, and teamwork, as Karen navigated the unpredictable terrain of the Himalayas alongside a dedicated team, overcoming logistical hurdles, mechanical failures, and the ever-present doubts that accompany any great quest.In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of adventure beyond the summit photos: the surrender to the unknown, the profound connections forged with guides, porters, and fellow travelers, and the inner gold uncovered through both struggle and celebration. Karen's story is a powerful reminder of the magic that unfolds when we trust the journey, lean on community, and allow ourselves to be transformed by the mountains—inside and out.Join us for a moving conversation about finding purpose through challenge, the art of surrender, and what it truly means to answer the call to adventure.

This week, in part 2 of our Everest Base Camp series, we're honored to welcome three extraordinary adventurers from our recent Everest Base Camp trek: Keith Davis, a real estate investor from Eugene, Oregon; Clare Brown, an upland ecologist from Scotland; and Sam Van Keulen, a real estate investor based in Burgundy, France. United by their spirit of adventure, these three individuals joined host Scott Wurtzbacher on an unforgettable journey through the Himalayas.Our guests take us through their transformative experiences trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp, where they joined Paralympic gold medalist Karen Darke in her remarkable journey. They describe those pivotal moments facing the challenges of high altitude, mechanical issues with Karen's specialized bike, and the breathtaking majesty of the world's highest mountain range. What began as a physical challenge quickly evolved into something deeper—a profound experience of human connection, present-moment awareness, and spiritual growth.In this episode, we explore the meaning of perseverance beyond its physical demands, the unique spirit of the Nepalese people, and how this journey became a catalyst for personal transformation for each guest. Keith shares the emotional journey of honoring his sister's memory, Clare discovers her ability to be truly present, and Sam reflects on finding life's true value beyond material possessions. Join us for a deep and moving conversation about finding purpose through challenge, embracing adventure one step at a time, and what it truly means to travel with an open heart.

If you've ever doubted what your body can do, or what's possible in the face of your challenges, this is a conversation for you! In this episode, my guest is Dr Karen Darke, a phenomenal Paralympic champion, World record holder, adventurer, and transformational coach. This is a conversation about finding the inner gold, and you'll love her inspirational story about how gold has touched her life! We discuss breaking barriers, connecting with nature, the power of mindset, and the journey of embracing one's body through all its changes, especially during midlife. Tune in to hear us talk about: When your body image doesn't align with your body reality Strategies to move through fear and barriers  Asking for help Being a curiosity and possibility junkie Finding the gold within How we can do surprising things The healing power of movement Energy that's stuck in the body Her most powerful mantra The seeds she uses to feel good everyday You can connect with Karen via: Instagram @handbikedarke Website ⁠https://www.karendarke.com⁠ Retreats ⁠https://www.karendarke.com/innergoldlife/⁠

In this captivating episode, we are honored to welcome back two remarkable individuals, Karen Darke and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, as they unite to embark on an extraordinary journey. Karen, a Paralympic gold medalist and intrepid adventurer, defies limitations with her awe-inspiring exploits across seven continents, despite being paralyzed from the chest down. Joining her is Dr. Gladden, a distinguished interventional cardiologist, founder of Gladden Longevity, esteemed host of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book "100 is the New 30." Together, they ignite inspiration and resilience, offering a profound glimpse into the power of the human spirit.

What is healthy energy? Join Jeffrey Gladden and Karen Darke in this episode of Gladden Longevity. Karen Darkes started her working life as a geologist in the Bolivian Andes, researching gold, but a life changing accident left her paralyzed from the chest down. She moved from being a ‘rock-doctor' to exploring both outside and within. She loves discovering and finding ways to align her mind, body, and spirit to do extraordinary things. This has led her to ski across icecaps, kayak at extreme latitudes of the planet, and handcycle the world's biggest mountain ranges and longest rivers. She believes we create results and happiness from the inside out. Utilizing our thoughts – the language of our mind, and our emotions – the language of our body, we can create health and freedom. She believes that with desire, awareness, resources, and permission to unleash who we truly want to be, anything is possible. This episode discusses how ability is a state of mind, not a state of body, how creating the right environment, which includes better narratives for ourselves, is key, and how our body wants to heal if we can give it the optimal conditions. Listen to this episode to learn about making a hundred the new thirty, living beyond 120, and Living Young for a Lifetime!   Dr. Gladden says this is an incredible story directly related to living young. (00:43) Steve says he is going to a conference in November. (1:59) Dr. Gladden asks Karen to share about her athletic history. (4:09) Karen recollects her trip to China, which was transformational. (6:12) When difficult things happen to us, we tend to toughen up. (8:47) Karen advises that we should mind the gap as we always aim for what we are not.(11:20) Dr. Gladden said he has distilled life down to two things - connecting and creating. (13:39) Karen shares how she got into athletics.(16:10) Dr. Gladden speaks about the difference between winning and losing. (18:54) Visualizing and creating the future and how it applies to aging. (21:24) It takes about four to six weeks to adapt to training. (23:46) Karen thanks Dr. Gladden for learning new things on the show. (26:35) Dr. Gladden wants to know how Karen applies some of her rhythmic processes to her healing journey. (29:57) We hold traumas in different parts of our body. (32:01) Karen highlights the effect an accident had on her. (34:35) The right mindset and an understanding that we are made up of energy are important in our healing process. (37:05) Mindset shifts working on physiology are all important for healing. (39:32) Learn to believe something before you affirm it. (41:42) Dr. Gladden shares some of the amazing things Karen has done in recent times. (43:48) Karen has been listening to the podcast and then reached out. (46:25) Dr. Gladden asks Karen how people can reach out to her. (48:07) Dr. Gladden questions Karen about what she would be doing differently three to five years from now. (51:10) Karen touches on her interest in the healing of the spinal cord and the robotics of it. (53:27)  Dr. Gladden wants to know the top three hacks Karen uses to live young for a lifetime. (55:02) Karen says she wanted to explore more of herself and help others. (58:18) To learn more about Karen: Email: karen@inspireandimpact.com Website: https://www.karendarke.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenquest79 (@Karen Quest 79) Instagram: https:/ /www.instagram.com/handbikedarke/ (@handbikedarke) Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdarke (@kdarke) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-darke-317b0a7lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B4GQH%2BGEtSjWilKGRd9aA8w%3D%3D (@Karen Darke) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmsZ7LrAEdURv19M1QlpqQ/videos (@quest7939)

This week, we're traveling to the South Pole. Brit finds out more about an epic expedition to Antarctica by one of the IPBES assessment co-chairs, Professor Mike Christie, and his Paralympian teammate, Karen Darke. Get the inside track on their phenomenal adventure, and find out how an extreme landscape, not known for its biodiversity, helped them to better understand the tremendous values of nature beyond use.    The sounds from Antarctica were recorded by Mike Webster, who followed Mike and Karen on their expedition.   To find out more about IPBES, head to www.ipbes.net or follow us on social media @IPBES.

In our 79th episode, Karen Darke, British Paralympic Cyclist who won gold in Rio in 2016, Paratriathlete, Author, and an Explorer who has adventured all over the world and believes ability is a state of mind, joins us to celebrate her Quest79 mission, the impact it's having on so many others, and her recent expedition to Antarctica.

Wouldn't it be amazing or WIBA is a phrase coined by Karen Darke and she uses it to dream up adventures and possible outcomes for her life. As promised on the weekend show, here is the recording with Karen Darke from our 2020 event Reasons and Results. The talk was titled wouldn't it be amazing and explores Karen's process with mindsets and motivation. So who is Karen Darke. A google search will tell your she is a British Adventurer, she is a Paralympic Cyclist, Para-triathlete, Explorer and Author. In her youth Karen trained as a Geologist and was a crazy mountain climber with no fear of heights. Until at 23 she had a serious fall and was paralysed from the chest down. The path of her life changed at the moment. While the route was not a straight line it turned her into the adventurer she is today, she has skied, and cycled on all continents and is he proud owner of Gold Medal from the Rio Olympics. Our conversation explores the path of her Olympic journey and so much more. In the show she is planning an adventure in to Arctic circle and I know she completed that journey over Christmas 2022.  This recording was part of the event Reason and Results     Further details about this podcast along with my Guest's website and social links are all available at: https://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/karen-darke-wouldnt-it-be-amazing     Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living. There is a lot to gain from listening to other people's stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life. For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit: www.lifepassionandbusiness.com     Support For Podcasters: Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests. Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

Have you ever thought wouldn't it be cool if? Or wouldn't it be fantastic or even incredible? These are statements of possibility; they are the precursor to a dream or goal. On this show, I am exploring the power of allowing the mind to wonder and open up to possibilities by using a simple question and following it through. I speak to many people throughout my week, and one thing that stands out is how we have become blocked by the process of life. Try it with your friends, and ask about their dreams. They might have one or two, but most will shrug that aside or brush it off as silly. We have lost the ability to really wonder and explore crazy possibility.  Wouldn't it be cool if, is the precursor to a dream or goal.   Scanning my bookshelf for inspiration this week, I picked up the book by Michael Neill, “Creating the impossible” it is a 90-day process to get dreams out of the head and into reality. It's been on the shelf for a few years, I have read part one, but part 2 is like one of those courses you buy and never action. That is not entirely true; I have dibbed in and out a few times but have yet to give it my full attention. The book uses the three principles, a philosophy that speaks to me, but is hard to describe. I have wanted to do a podcast on the subject many times, but I don't have the words. In part 2 of the book, the day 1 exercise is making a list of wouldn't it be cool? That reminded me of Karen Darke and our conversation before her poles of possibility project. She has this phrase. Wouldn't it be awesome? She has been on the show once and was a guest at one of our events. The link to her podcast is here  The wouldn't list exercise is so worth a go; you never know what you might discover.   Here is a link to the book with Micheal Neill        The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/ Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/

Today's episode is with special guest: Karen Darke.Karen could be described as a modern-day ‘Alchemist': an adventurer, athlete, speaker and author, Karen's purpose is about inspiring and impacting, about turning challenge into opportunity: finding ‘inner gold'. Karen started out as a geologist researching gold in the Bolivian Andes, but a life-changing accident that left her paralysed led her away from being a ‘rock-doctor' to winning Paralympic gold in the sport of Paralympic hand-cycling in Rio 2016.  It was the 79th medal for Britain, and 79 being the elemental number for Gold led to Karen creating Quest 79: Find Your Inner Gold. The project has Karen cycling 7 continents in 9 iconic rides, raising £79K for Spinal Injuries and encouraging people to step out of their comfort zones and discover passion, purpose or ability: their ‘inner gold'.The Intentional Life Quiz: Discover Your Decision-Making PersonalityMore resources to help you live your own XO Life: livingxo.com 

In this episode, Krishna Kumar, Katie Oakley, and Karen Darke, join us to share the life-changing experience of traveling to the Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled high in the Himalayas and what many believe to be the last Shangri-La. Each had a strong desire to learn from this experience and hope to share that wisdom with you all today.

This week is a very special episode which highlights some of the incredible women who have been on Spontaneous Moments of Conversation so far. This episode features the likes of Dr. Sasha Heinz explaining how to get unstuck in your life, Karen Darke's sensational adventure across the Himalayas on a hand bike after a life changing accident and many other stories from inspiring, powerful women. This episodes guests are: Sasha Heinz  - How to get Unstuck  Karen Darke - How to Un-limit yourself  Felicity Aston - Standing at the North Pole  Tia Graham - How to be Happy  Michaela Pereira - Dealing with grief If you know any inspiring women you'd love to see on the show, drop my producer an email at spontaneousmomentspodcast@gmail.com 

Karen Darke is a British Paralympic cyclist, Paratriathlete, adventurer and author. She won Gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in the Women's road time trial, following her success in the 2012 London Paralympics winning a silver medal. Some of her adventures include hand-cycling across the Himalaya from Kazakhstan to Pakistan, through the Indian Himalaya in 2005 and 2018, and across the Tibetan Plateau in 2014. In 2002 she was part of a team sea kayaking from Canada to Alaska. This is a remarkable conversation about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of some of the most unimaginable odds. If you want a dose of motivation to power you through to your goals, this conversation is sure to give it to you!

I can't think of anyone better to help bring Season 3 to a close than my guest today - Karen Darke @handbikedarke. Karen lives life as a modern-day ‘Alchemist', passionate about turning challenge into opportunity and transforming the difficult stuff into ‘gold'. She loves to explore, have adventures, stay healthy, and to write about her experiences. As a young woman, Karen was a keen runner, climber and orienteer but fell of a cliff whilst climbing and became paralysed from the chest down - aged just 21. In her own words, at first she thought she would rather be dead than paralysed but she soon learned that with friends, creativity and perseverance so many things are still possible in a wheelchair. Karen has had a pretty extraordinary life and I really hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did!

"On my adventures, I've noticed the less material possessions people have, the more kindness and smiles they extend to each other" Karen Darke Karen Darke is a Paralympic Gold medalist, World Champion, World record holder, professional adventurer, bestselling author, coach, and speaker Karen and I met when she was a coauthor in Activate Your Life, Volume III - the bestselling coaching exercise book series I put together, and it was a pleasure getting to know her more during this interview In this episode, I ask Karen about her affinity for Gold and how it led to her creating Quest 79. We talk about her different adventure expeditions around the world, ad some of the special considerations it takes to adventure as a person with paralysis. When I get to chat with real adventueres, I love to hear what they have learned from being in so may different countries and cultures I also got to talk with Karen about her Paralympic gold, and hand cycle racing career and world record. Finally you will get the inside story of what it takes to plan a big expedition to the south pole or to Bhutan - both trips that Karen is planning this year What you'll learn in this episode: How Karen won Paralympic goldThe significance of Gold and number 79How Karen does big adventures while paralyzedWhat Karen has learned from people around the world on her adventuresHow Karen found and tried quantum surgery in BrazilHow long it has taken Karen to plan her Bhutan and Antarctica expeditions Continue the adventure: Karen Darke You'll also love these episodes: AOA 157 | Mike Spencer Bown | The World's Most Traveled Man Francis Tapon | The Quest to Visit Every African Country and Bring Back the Best Ideas The Spiritual Practice of Adventure Sports | Stefan Grafstein Chase Boehringer | The Chase to Another World Record Anna Mascaro | Creating Terracotta Travel – A Luxury Travel Startup Antesa Jensen | Adventure Awake: Self-Awareness Through TravelChase Boehringer | Experience The Most Epic Adventures With The Bucketlist LifestyleAOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure Academy AOA 128 | Gunnar Garfors | A Story From Every Country

In this episode, Karen Darke, British paralympic cyclist, paratriathlete, adventurer, and author joins us to share her story of adventure from a young age as well as her special connection to gold.

Karen is an inspiring woman and someone to learn from. I had the pleasure of getting to know her through clubhouse and was able to get the chance to interview this very tough and determined lady. We explore her story and how it changed her life and how her mindset has helped her not only cope but thrive and reach new heights when it comes to challenges. She has done some unbelievable challenges and has created her own challenge called Quest 79. How this came about is all revealed in the interview. Karen is an author, a public speaker and a coach to help transform people in her own special way. https://www.karendarke.com/quest-79/ https://twitter.com/kdarke https://www.instagram.com/handbikedarke/

Adam talks to gold medal winning paralympian, adventurer and founder of Quest 79 Karen Darke. Karen broke her spine when she was in her early twenties and then went on to win gold medal at the Rio Olympics.  They discuss the mindset Karen developed to handle the challenges of her life and the inspiration for her latest project Quest 79.  www.Quest79.com www.KarenDarke.com 

This week, Taylor talks to "modern day alchemist", Karen Darke, a learning and development, mind-set and heart-set coach, who specialises in helping others to find their "inner gold". Karen talks about the concept of inner gold and what it means to her, and how dedication, hard work and a positive mind-set can lead us to any form of success we can dream of. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes we limit ourselves, mentally, far too much. When we have passion, and are dedicated to working hard, there really are no limits to what we can achieve. We can never get anywhere in life unless we begin the journey. The first step to achieving success is to start moving towards it. Goals that seem unreachable can push us to bettering ourselves. Challenge shows us what we're truly capable of. Synchronicity and serendipity come as a result of mental and spiritual focus. Manifestation is the result of this focus. BEST MOMENTS 'Everything centres around gold' 'It's much more fun to dig holes in the earth than other people' 'Moves are energy' 'What you dream or dream you can, begin it' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Adventures Of Self Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Adventures.of.Self ABOUT THE GUEST Karen could be described as a modern-day ‘Alchemist’: a learning & development specialist turned mindset-heartset coach, explorer, athlete, speaker and author, Karen’s purpose is about helping individuals and organisations ‘Find Inner Gold’: turning challenge into opportunity, turning ‘mud’ into ‘gold’. Karen started out as a geologist researching gold in the Bolivian Andes, but a life-changing accident that left her paralysed led her away from being a ‘rock-doctor’ to winning Paralympic gold in the sport of Paralympic hand-cycling in Rio 2016. It was the 79th medal for Britain, and 79 being the elemental number for Gold led to Karen creating Quest 79. The project has Karen cycling 7 continents in 9 iconic rides, raising £79K for Spinal Injuries and encouraging many people to step out of their comfort zones and discover passion, purpose, strength and other aspects of their ‘inner gold.’ She is a Guinness World Record holder for landspeed by armpower, has skied across icecaps, kayaked at extreme latitudes of the planet, and hand-cycled across the world’s biggest mountain ranges and alongside some of the longest rivers. These experiences combined with unique studies of mind, resilience and performance have led to helping people view life as an adventure, and to embrace all its experiences as opportunities to learn and grow. Karen has extensively studied what goes on ‘inside’: the power of the mind and language to positively impact emotions; improving presence, performance and wellbeing. Karen Darke: www.karendarke.com ABOUT THE HOST Taylor Roark is the founder of Galliant Trainings, which guides and facilitates individuals and organisations in Creative Purpose. He has worked variously as a school bus driver, a blacksmith, a Wall Street lawyer and a developer of offshore wind farms. He has lived on 3 continents, travelled to more than 50 countries and currently resides in London, England. Taylor is a keen cyclist, an amateur photographer, an alchemical writer, a weekend DJ and a Taoist at heart. He chooses to live life as a mythical adventure. “The adventure you seek in life is yourself!” CONTACT METHOD Website: https://www.galliant.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-roark-a852169/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaylorroark/ Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@galliant.life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventures.of.self/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by the sensational Karen Darke MBE on The AJ Roberts Show. Karen is the founder of Quest79: Find your inner gold and also:

Make It Happen with Will Polston - Episode - 74 - Paralysed to Olympic Golds and Beyond with Dr. Karen Darke MBE Episode Notes Make It Happen with Will Polston - Episode - 74 - Paralysed to Olympic Golds and Beyond with Dr. Karen Darke MBE Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect. Dr. Karen Darke MBE could be described as a modern-day ‘Alchemist': a learning & development specialist turned mindset coach, explorer, athlete, speaker and author. Karen's purpose is about helping individuals and organisations ‘Find Inner Gold': turning challenge into opportunity, turning ‘mud' into ‘gold'. Karen started out as a geologist researching gold in the Bolivian Andes, but a life-changing accident that left her paralysed led her away from being a ‘rock-doctor' to winning Paralympic gold in the sport of Paralympic hand-cycling in Rio 2016. It was the 79th medal for Britain, and 79 being the elemental number for Gold led to Karen creating Quest 79. The project has Karen cycling 7 continents in 9 iconic rides, raising £79K for Spinal Injuries and encouraging many people to step out of their comfort zones and discover passion, purpose, strength and other aspects of their ‘inner gold'. She has skied across icecaps, kayaked at extreme latitudes of the planet, and hand-cycled across the world's biggest mountain ranges and alongside some of the longest rivers. With a deep understanding of how trauma, stress and life events can lead to fear, pain and dis-ease, Karen has a passion for helping others transform, move beyond perceived limitations and consider possibility. In this episode, Will has Dr. Karen as his guest and they talk about: - The catalyst on what ignited her love for exploration - How she developed a positive mindset despite an accident that paralysed her - Why connecting head and heart is important - How having limiting beliefs prevent you from believing that anything is possible To find out more about Dr. Karen Darke, MBE, click here. Join the free Make It Happen Community Facebook group by clicking here.

Karen Darke tells me about being injured aged 21 in a mountain climbing accident and how she overcame her fear of heights following this accident to eventually climb El Capitan, as a paraplegic using just her arms. She shares with me her story from first riding a handcycle to becoming a Paralympic champion in Rio in 2016, helped, along with a lot of training, motivation and hard work, by an understanding of how to train her brain and reframe negative thoughts in order to manifest a positive outcome. She tells me about her trip when she cross-country skied across the Greenland ice cap where the challenge lay not only in the physical exertion for a month, but in managing her disability under such extreme conditions. She credits being part of a team with a common objective as a huge part of what makes each adventure particularly special.Karen has done a lot of work in personal development and brain training and shared some fascinating insights about how to combat negative self-talk and achieve goals. She works as a transformational coach and, alongside training for the next paralympic games, is passionate about helping others remove blocks to success and reaching their potential through helping them train their brains. Recorded live at the Back Up In the Cloud festival.karendarke.combackuptrust.org.ukaccessadventures.co.uk@sophieelwes

As we celebrate our 5th year in Podcast, please join us in this special episode called “Life Lessons from World Champions of Sports”. Today we're going to have the opportunity to listen to some incredible people like Ronnie O'Sullivan, Derek Redmond, Audley Harrison, Steve Smith, Sally Gunnell, Karen Darke, Mark Foster, Anna Hemmings, and Naomi Richie. These people have taken what they do to the highest level and I believe every single one of us can do that. These people have got stories to tell. These people are once were everyday people but now they've gone to a place where maybe they're internationally recognized and their whole lives have changed. There is absolutely no question that what they have done, we can also do. I really encourage you to really pay close attention to what you hear you might want to take some notes as you hear this because success always leaves clues. My goal is from you listening to this podcast is that you start to see how you can start to win in whatever it is that you choose to go after; the areas that most people want to win in. What is your biggest takeaway? -- You can take advantage of our new exclusive free training; "How to get ahead, build long-lasting confidence and stay productive in four simple steps” This reveals; ​Why most people never build true long-lasting confidence and never get to live a happy, healthy life ​The exact strategy productive people use to become a master of their own time ​The tools you NEED to create YOUR BEST YEAR EVER https://coaching.mi365.me/workshop All our podcasts are available at: https://petecohen.com/podcast/ I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. It is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.    Connect With Me! Come and join our free Pete Cohen Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years. His new book Inspirators - Leading The Way In Leadership is available for free here - https://book.petecohen.com/ *** Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge In just 30 days, I will show you the Exact "Step By Step" Method to redesign your life like the top 1%. Feel extraordinary and take hold of life's boundless opportunities Mi365 30-Day Kick Start Your Life Let me guide, coach, and support you. Just give me 30 days and I'll give you the exact step-by-step method for getting you on your A-game and staying there for 365 days! Every day you'll have access to a new training session, introducing you to a new idea or concept. By investing the time each day, the programme will build over the 30 days to put you in a powerful place in your life.

Join me as Karen Darke tells us her journey like many of us have. The many struggles of life and what it can teach us. The concept of post-traumatic growth, the amazing human growth that we get through going through the tough stuff. We're all on different journeys. And we all have the highs and lows. And without that fire of inspiration that we get from each other that ripple effect on each other. And that's why we change each other and support each other and help each other on our journey. When you really put your energy and your effort into something specific and focus there that what is possible. Winning doesn't mean the destination. It doesn't mean an endpoint winning. It means striving and struggling. Those journeys when it gets tough and we keep going. We find those strengths inside of ourselves, that’s what I really call it in a gold. ~ Karen Darke How can this make us stronger and just I call it adopting an adventure mindset.   To know more about Karen Darke and Quest 79, please check out these sites: https://www.karendarke.com/ https://twitter.com/kdarke -- You can take advantage of our new exclusive free training; "How to get ahead, build long-lasting confidence and stay productive in four simple steps” This reveals; ​Why most people never build true long-lasting confidence and never get to live a happy, healthy life ​The exact strategy productive people use to become a master of their own time ​The tools you NEED to create YOUR BEST YEAR EVER https://coaching.mi365.me/workshop All our podcasts are available at: https://petecohen.com/podcast/ I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. It is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.    Connect With Me! Come and join our free Pete Cohen Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years. His new book Inspirators - Leading The Way In Leadership is available for free here - https://book.petecohen.com/ *** Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge In just 30 days, I will show you the Exact "Step By Step" Method to redesign your life like the top 1%. Feel extraordinary and take hold of life's boundless opportunities Mi365 30-Day Kick Start Your Life Let me guide, coach, and support you. Just give me 30 days and I'll give you the exact step-by-step method for getting you on your A-game and staying there for 365 days! Every day you'll have access to a new training session, introducing you to a new idea or concept. By investing the time each day, the programme will build over the 30 days to put you in a powerful place in your life.  

Karen Darke is an adventurer and Paralympian handcyclist. It is fortunate that Karen has what she describes as “an adventurous gene”, as life in a wheelchair is full of the unexpected...

A “sliding doors moment” is how Karen Darke MBE describes the climbing fall that paralysed her from the chest down, aged 21. I wanted to know if she thinks she would have achieved everything she has achieved if she had just decided to climb back down that day when it started to get hard. Instead, she fell off a sea cliff and into a completely different life, one she says she feels fortunate to have lived.It's almost impossible to put into words how impressive the comeback from that accident was. From intensive care to going back to finish her Geology PhD in Aberdeen, to completing the London Marathon in a matter of years, quickly followed by handbiking across the Himalayas. She is a two-time World Champion paratriathlete, has kayaked 1200 miles from Vancouver to Alaska, is a silver medal paracyclist in London 2012 and a gold medal winner in Rio 2016. All being well, she will be competing in Tokyo in 2021 just as she turns 50. She has sit skied across 600km in Greenland, handcycled the length of the Japanese archipelago and climbed El Capitan by pulling herself up the rope – 4000 pull ups, in case you're interested!We discuss in length her belief that “what if?” should be replaced with “what if I don't take this opportunity?”, our shared belief that you can have an adventure wherever you are if you have the right attitude and beliefs.She shares her journey to visit a spirit surgeon in Brazil, where she witnessed things her scientific mind found almost impossible to comprehend and with that the expansion of her mind into how we are capable of so much more than we think we are.She now runs transformational coaching, works with social enterprises and inspires people to inspire each other, something she truly believes we can all do.Her latest adventure, Quest 79, has taken her into a whole new realm of expeditions on the 7 continents. The aim to encourage people to find their own personal challenges and rise to meet them. She is also raising funds for The Spinal Injuries Association and the project will culminate with a trip to Antarctica in Jan 2022 – the 7th and final continent. Her unwavering belief that everyone can find their “inner gold” is motivating and, dare I say it, inspiring – it's not a word she likes to be used in conjunction with her, but it's nigh on impossible not to mention it in the same sentence as her name.I could go on, the list of adventures and achievements is almost endless, but you'll need to listen and then devour her books; If You Fall, Boundless and Quest 79 to find out more about her physical, mental and emotional journeys. They are all available on her website www.karendarke.com as is the opportunity to contact her about being on the incredible transformational adventures she is putting together, as mentioned in the ingerview, and to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/karen-darkeYou can follow Karen on IG on @handbikedarke and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karenquest79

Scroll down for Contact details and/or Links regarding this Podcast Support this Podcast   I first met Karen Darke ten years ago when I was a marketing advisor on a contract with a local enterprise company. The meeting was about her book, and I was told she would be in a wheelchair.  I called and made an appointment to meet at her house. When I arrived there was no answer. Having parked on the drive, I could see the garage door was open, so I walked down the drive to see if she was around. I heard a noise behind me and there was a chirpy “hello”. I turned to see a mud-splattered woman on a low hand bike.  “Been waiting long? I’ve been out on the hills” she said, as she parked the bike in the garage and lifted herself into a waiting wheelchair.   Since that first meeting, I have followed her journey to becoming an Olympic Silver Medallist in London and then on to the Gold in Rio. Our paths crossed again this year when she was a speaker at Reasons and Results.   Karen is a modern-day ‘Alchemist’: an adventurer, athlete, speaker and author, Karen’s purpose is about inspiring and impacting, about turning challenge into an opportunity, turning ‘mud’ into ‘gold’.  Her career started as a Geologist researching gold in the Bolivian Andes; however, a life-changing accident that left her paralysed led her away from being a ‘rock-doctor’ to winning Paralympic Gold in the sport of Paralympic hand-cycling in Rio 2016.  Like all journeys, it was not a straight line.  She has experienced some extreme lows on the roller-coaster of life and knows how trauma, stress and life events can lead to fear, pain and under-performance.  Karen was always the adventurer; that was what caused the accident that put her on this path.   However, she does not let her disability define or stop her desire to push the boundary of what is possible. That desire has also created some highs, exploring and extending the limits of possibility physically, mentally and emotionally. She has skied across icecaps, kayaked at extreme latitudes of the planet, and hand-cycled over the world’s biggest mountains. The Gold in Rio was the 79th medal for Britain, and 79 being the elemental number for gold led to Karen creating Quest 79: Find Your Inner Gold.  The project had Karen cycling 7 continents in 9 iconic rides, raising £79K for Spinal Injuries and encouraging people to step out of their comfort zones and discover passion, purpose or ability: their ‘inner gold’.  Karen views life as an adventure, and she embraces all its experiences as opportunities to learn and grow.   I hope you enjoy the conversation with Karen Darke  —- You can connect with Karen through her website:- https://www.karendarke.com/  Or on social media:- Twitter   Facebook   Linkedin   Instagram —-   As we come to the end of November, my US friends are about to celebrate Thanksgiving and then they will join the rest of us in the frenzy of activity and utter frustration of trying to think of a suitable gift for Great Aunt Edna, who nobody ever sees except on this one auspicious day of the year. However this year it is unlikely that Great Aunt Edna will be allowed out of the closet! At least if she lives in the UK where we have guidelines on how many households can get together for Christmas. I am sure it was not an easy decision for those in power, knowing full well that putting Christmas on hold or restricting who and how many can meet is going to be painful. It must also be hard knowing that whatever they do will cause a surge in COVID cases in January.  The truth is Christmas will be different this year, regardless of the COVID rules. Personally, my Christmas has evolved many times with the changes in relationships, children growing up and parents or relatives passing.  Each change has meant finding new meaning and inspiration for the festive season. Having just finished an event about Spirituality, my wife and I realized we have something that could enable you to create a unique Christmas filled with empowerment to face whatever 2021 brings. Are you ready to create a new way of celebrating Christmas? Something that can be personal to you or shared with friends and family? Something sacred and special that adds meaning to your life throughout the year ahead? This is the “Sacred Christmas” Adventure.  Christmas doesn’t have to be about frenzied shopping, over-eating and blobbing out in front of TV watching meaningless re-runs. How would you feel about Christmas if it were an annual opportunity to give thanks for the highs and lows of the year just gone, and reveal the wisdom you need to prepare you for whatever the year ahead throws your way. It all starts with the sharing of our family rituals, how we put meaning into the Christmas story and how you could create your own traditions to bring deeper meaning to this festive season. More Details Here

On episode 8 we have our first guest on the podcast Taylor Eyewalker. She is a Kundalini yoga teacher and certified Kambo Practitioner. Taylor started her Kundalini trainings in 2008 with teachings from Guru Singh, and separately with Tej and Harijiwan. She is a 3000+ Hr certified Kundalini, Tantra, and Ashtanga teacher through Yoga Alliance and IKYTA. In more recent years she has found the importance in the use of Kambo for our mental and physical well being. She has trained extensively with Kambo in the Amazon and with teachers such as Ginny Ruherford, Karen Darke, and Tomasz Zarembe. She is considered an Advanced Practitioner through Kambo International. She is a wealth of knowledge and we had a great time talking to her, you might want to take notes on this one! Enjoy. Intro Music - https://soundcloud.com/evan-hatfield Links- cookecollective.com & tayloreyewalker.com IG / TikTok - @tayloreyewalker @cookecollective @adamtcooke @funknastycooke

Karen Darke is a British Paraplegic adventurer, athlete and author. Karen was a keen runner and mountaineer (climbing both Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn), however, at 21 years old, she was paralysed from the chest down following an accident, whilst sea cliff climbing.    Karen has continues to go follow her interests and passions and loves going on adventures, which have included, hand cycling over 2,000 miles from Canada to Mexico down the Pacific Coast Highway, which she did in 2017.    Karen also become the first paraplegic woman to handcycle across the Himalayas, sea kayak from Canada to Alaska (1500 km, 2003), skied across the Greenland Ice Cap (a trip of over 600 kilometres, 2006), and climbed the kilometre high overhanging rock-face of El Capitan. She has also hand-cycled down the Silk Route, the length of Japan and across Tibet.    During this episode Karen share more about her personal challenges, Quest 79 and the Pole of Possibility.   You can listen to Karen on the Tough Girl Podcast, new episodes are every Tuesday at 7am UK time!   Show notes Being a modern day Alchemist Why 79 is such a special number What quest 79 is Wanting to encourage other people to step outside their comfort zone Winning the gold medal at Rio The defining moments in her career Surprising herself with her performance Working with a sports psychologist Asking the question - Who am I? Who are you? The Wild Way Having something to look forward to after the Rio Olympics Getting resupply on the route Struggling to wild camp in Chile  Loving the Himalayas  Dealing with descents  Riding into Katmandu Not being supported by a team Doing adventures and journeys with people you don’t know Overcoming challenges Working towards a common goal The pole of possibility The importance of having a purpose Partnering with the Polar Academy  Dealing with the cold Regulating her body temperature 79 is the atomic number for gold Inner gold Why it’s always about the journey The connection of the inner and outer worlds Learning from every journey  Why you have to feel your emotions How Covid has impacted on Karen Writing books The Adventure Mindset Program Final words of advice   Social Media   Website - https://www.karendarke.com    Facebook @karenquest79   Instagram @handbikedarke   Twitter @kdarke

Having celebrated her 81st birthday this year and her 70th with a high speed boat ride down the River Thames, Diana Davies has no intention of leaving her own bungalow and moving in to a retirement home. Age she argues is a number not a condition. But how do you keep control of your life if very well meaning family and friends try to persuade you to be less independent as you get older? In this, the last of three conversations about taking control of your life, paralympic athlete and adventurer Karen Darke talks to Diana about her life choices, maintaining her independence and her hopes and fears for the future. Producer Sarah Blunt Photo of Diana Davies. Copyright Holly Hall.

Karen Darke became paralyzed from the chest down in a climbing accident but became a Silver Medalist and Gold Medalist in the Paralympics representing England. In this episode: Growing up with a passion for rock climbing What happened during her climbing accident in Scotland? Running out of strength under an overhang and falling onto rocks below Waking up 3 days later and hearing that she is paralyzed from the chest down Her friend’s climbing accident death helped her live life to the fullest after her accident Removing herself from the mountains temporarily to heal emotionally Cycling through the Himalayan Mountains with friends for six weeks Kayaking from Vancouver to Alaska without transporting her wheelchair Crossing Greenland on a sit-skit Winning the Silver Medal in the 2012 Paralympics in her home country England Winning the Gold Medal in the 2016 Paralympics Breaking the land speed record at 41.86mph The number 79 and the Quest 79 mission – Find Your Inner Gold at the Pole of Possibility You can learn more about Karen at karendarke.com and on Instagram @handbikedarke

How do you take control of your life when you find yourself facing a crisis or unexpected events turn everything that is familiar and certain upside-down? In the second of three conversations about taking control of your life, Paralympic athlete and adventurer Karen Darke talks to single mother and property developer Justine Shuttleworth. Six years ago Justine became very ill. She sought medical advice but her condition didn't improve. She felt isolated and fearful as the physical and mental effects got worse. Over the course of 18 months she saw 14 doctors, nine psychiatrists and a hormone specialist. Eventually she was diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. Here, she shares her experiences and describes how she regained control of her life. Producer Sarah Blunt

How do you take control of your life when you find yourself facing a crisis or unexpected events turn everything that is familiar and certain upside-down? Paralympic cyclist and athlete Karen Darke began her working life as a geologist until a climbing accident resulted in her paralysis from the chest down. Overnight her life radically changed but today she’s a full time athlete and became Paralympic Champion in Rio in 2016. In the first of three conversations about taking control of your life she talks to former Syrian Banker and author of 'Lessons from a Warzone', Louai Al Romani. When the war broke out in Syria in 2011, Louai was Head of Finance and Strategy at Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi. Here, Louai describes what he learned about coping in such difficult conditions, and how he developed the resilience and skills to ensure the bank not only survived the first 4 years of the Syrian crisis, but even thrived in the most challenging of times. Producer Sarah Blunt.

In today's podcast it is a huge honour to introduce you to Karen Darke MBE - Paralympic athlete, gold medal winner, adventurer & author. Karen always had an adventurous gene, but a climbing accident at the age of 21, resulted in paralysis from the chest down. However, Karen's resilience, perseverance and creativity have led her to live an extraordinary life full of amazing adventures that have taken her on incredible 'inner' and 'outer' journeys.Karen is a woman daring to live life to the full, and shows what is possible when you realise the incredible power you have within you to be the creator of your own reality, and turn your challenges into opportunities. You can find more about Karen here: http://www.karendarke.comThank you so much for listening. Want to know more about my small group coaching? Just click here, but hurry, doors closing 1 June 2020 – http://www.shewhodarestobe.com/coachingI’d love for you come join our private FB group of She Who Dares To Be Women: http://www.facebook.com/shewhodarestobeYou can also connect with me here: Instagram http://www.instagram.com/shewhodarestobe Website http://www.shewhodarestobe.com It would be so appreciated if you would leave a kind rating/review of my show on Apple Podcasts – as it really helps other women find us. Disclaimer: The podcasts & coaching provided by She Who Dares To Be are for information purposes only, and are not a substitute for professional support

Paralympic hand cyclist Karen Darke was just 21 when she set off on a climbing trip that would change her life forever. Leading a climb on a sea cliff outside Aberdeen, she fell as the last bit of secured protection came away. Three days later, she woke up in intensive care to the news she’d broken her neck and back, paralysing her from the waist down.In this episode, Rob Pope chats to Karen about her climbing accident and the achievements that followed it – from hand cycling across the Himalayas on a specially made tandem and spending a month in minus 30°C temperatures crossing Greenland on skies, to the highs and lows of Paralympic training, and a punishing schedule that took her to London and Rio...Karen also reveals how she was forced to confront her fears and past trauma head-on when she agreed to climb the revered and unforgiving sheer granite behemoth of El Capitan in Yosemite, California. Twenty metres up and petrified, Karen shares the mental process she used to overcome her fear and take control of her mind, as she physically took on the equivalent of 4,000 pull-ups to scale the kilometre-high sheer granite rock face.Listen to all episodes and discover more about How to Be Superhuman at http://redbull.com/superhuman

After winning three paralympic medals, hand-bike racer Karen Darke is tackling a long ride on every continent.  It's part of her Quest 79, an ambitious project bringing together sporting and bikepacking, hoping to recruit others to tackle their own Quest 79 projects.We spoke over Skype with Karen in Majorca where  the Spanish authorities have locked down hard.Karen's website, including Quest 79 and Pole of Possibility is KarenDarke.comKaren Darke on TwitterBBC Radio porgramme about the Murray River ridePlease buy me a virtual coffee and support the podcastCheck out our YouTube channel 

Karen Darke has experienced quite a journey of exploration in life. She might be described as a modern-day ‘Alchemist’: an adventurer, athlete - she has two paralympic medals, silver from London and gold from Rio, speaker and author. Her purpose is to inspire and impact through sharing her stories and experiences of the incredible power we have within us to be creators of our reality, our performance, our wellbeing and our world. Jill Bennett interviews Karen and hears her incredible story. www.karendarke.com

Karen Darke has been a hero of mine for years. Paralympic athlete, gold medal winner, adventurer, author, hypnotherapist and student of all things sports psychology and therapy. 26 years after the accident on sea cliffs in Aberdeen that paralysed Karen from the chest down, she has climbed El Capitan, sit-skied across Greenland, won a gold in the Rio Paralympics and taken herself off on adventure after adventure. I caught her just after finishing the Camino de Santiago and World Championships, where she lost her place on the British Cycling team. We talked about her experience at Rio, her vast knowledge of sports psychology and brain training, getting injured in the immediate weeks before, the highs and lows of her decade of competing on the team, investing in learning, becoming a teacher and her memories of the accident that paralysed her, the grieving, acceptance and gratitude processes she's navigated since. process of grief and acceptance and her experience of visiting a spirit guide healer in Brazil. Karen's approach to life inspires me even more after speaking to her; not because she manages to pull off adventures and expeditions with paralysis, but rather her curiosity and fascination with exploring new corners of her mind and a life of learning.

Winner of this 2018's prestigious BBC/RGS dream journey award is Paralympian Karen Darke who rides along the length of Australia's Murray River on hand-cycle Fresh from competing in the para-triathlon at this year's Commonwealth Games, Rio gold medallist Karen Darke heads for Australia's Snowy Mountains and the source of the 'Mighty' River Murray. On hand-cycle she takes a very personal journey down along its 2000 miles from source to sea. She reflects on the challenges facing the river as it flows through a drought stricken landscape and she also sees the river as a metaphor for her own fragility- Karen is paralysed from the chest downwards - as she contemplates the end of her athletic career. Burnt out by the pressure she's experienced in pushing herself to achieve, this cycle journey alongside the powerful and vulnerable Murray River makes her more aware than ever of her own vulnerability. Can something be learned from the river and it’s people about how to maintain the ability to flow and flourish whilst still delivering? Produced by Neil McCarthy. First broadcast on 12 October, 2018.

Karen Darke, MBE is nothing short of legendary. What she has achieved with her life after becoming paralysed from the chest down at age 21 is extraordinary. Her wild streak and love of adventure drove her to cross-country ski across the Greenland ice-cap, kayak for 3 months from Vancouver to Alaska, and traverse multiple countries via handcycle. She is gold medal winning Paralympian, author and sought after speaker who leaves audiences energized and wanting more.

Welcome to another action-packed episode of PodCrash. This week, Callum Skinner and Philip Hindes are joined by two-time Paralympic cycling champion, Steve Bate. Recorded in Bate’s West Yorkshire home, this cycling podcast kicks off with the week’s news; Hindes’ new YouTube videos, the fallout from revealing Kian Emadi’s soft spot for Vicky Williamson and a teaser about Skinners yet-to-be-revealed news.Bate’s then talks about his journey from accomplished mountaineer to cyclist. Having been diagnosed with an eye condition at 35, Bates was told he could go blind within four years. He explains how he dealt with the crushing diagnosis and, with the support of Great Britain Cycling Team rider Karen Darke, focused his energy in a new direction: on the back of the tandem.Can you imagine what it feels like to hurtle down tracks at 70mph - all without being able to see the route clearly? The Kiwi shares some of his most adrenaline-pumping moments riding tandem with Adam Duggleby, including a crash into oncoming traffic, melting tires and cycling 20 hours non-stop. Tune in to discover the toughest thing he’s ever attempted, falling off El Capitan rock faces, racing the Arctic and his passion for tattoos and travel.Having achieved 3 Paralympic Games medals, this world-class athlete was “actually pretty lazy” as a kid, but today, it’s clear to anyone that has seen him pedal; he’s a force to be reckoned with. Show us the love by subscribing, rating and reviewing PodCrash. You can also watch the full cycling podcast on our YouTube channel.Follow us at:@PodCrashPod on Twitter@PodCrashPod on Instagram@PodCrashPod on YouTube@PodCrashPod on Facebook

In this episode we are joined by Para-Olympic Gold Medallist, adventurer and author Karen Darke. Karen’s incredible story will have you gripped from start to finish. If you’re looking for serious inspiration and an unbelievable example of how to defy the odds, then this is the podcast for you. Karen brings a whole new meaning to the word ‘challenge’. This is not just a story about glory and achievement. It’s a human story. A story about grit, fear and fearlessness. This is the story of human courage and conviction and of how anything is possible when you set your mind to it. Karen’s achievements are endless. Not satisfied with Olympic medals, Karen’s latest quest is to undertake 9 challenges across 7 continents. You will discover why the number 79 has so much significance for Karen as well as so many other life lessons here. If you’re finding the going tough and feel like quitting, listen to this first. Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box! Connect with us! www.smashthebox.me www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fEEvjX52qS928oyLGCtuQ www.facebook.com/SmashTheBoxMarkPitcher/ www.instagram.com/markpitcher_smashthebox/

Karen Darke was a keen runner, climber and orienteer when she fell off a cliff and became paralysed from the chest down at age 21. However, this life-changing accident did not quell her passion for adventure. With the help of friends and in a large part thanks to her creativity and perseverance, Karen discovered that most things are still possible, and has since led an extraordinary life. Karen has taken on some epic adventures that include climbing El Capitan in Yosemite, handbiking in the Himalayas and a ski traverse of Greenland. In addition to all of that Karen is also a full-time athlete with the British Para-Cycling Team. She was a silver-medallist in the London 2012 Paralympics and became Paralympic Champion in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Here she tells her incredible story.

When Karen Darke was 10 years old, she decided she would climb all 3000ft of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. She did so nearly 25 decades years later, even though she has been in a wheelchair since a rock climbing accident at the age of 21. She spent five days hoisting herself up the rockface and spent the nights on ledges in the cliff. This is just one example of extraordinary bravery and perseverance by Karen, who became Paralympic Champion in hand-cycling at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. She says “Life has taught me the importance of holding tight to belief, and never, ever giving up.” I invited her onto the show to share more about her amazing attitude to life, and what we can all learn from her about resilience, perseverance and possibility.

Karen Darke MBE is a Paralympic champion, adventurer and speaker. She was keen runner, climber and orienteer in her early life but aged 21 she had a rock climbing accident and was paralysed from the chest down. Since then she's hand cycled across Patagonia and the Himalayas, sea kayaked in Canada, skied across Greenland, climbed the 1000 metre high El Capitan in Yosemite, and won 2 Paralympic medals. It all adds up to a pretty extraordinary story.

Karen Darke (@kdarke) is a Paralympic Gold Medallist and adventurer. Karen was always a keen runner, climber and all round outdoor addict but aged 19, she fell off a cliff and became paralysed from the chest down. With creativity and perseverance she has lived an extraordinary life and proven that almost anything is still possible. Karen has crossed mountains in Central Asia on a hand bike; completed a 600 kilometre journey across Greenland on a sit-ski and climbed the one kilometre high rock face of El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. Currently, she is a full time athlete with the British Para-Cycling Team. In Rio in 2016 she won a Paralympic gold in the Handcycling road race. Karen is truly an inspirational character. On this podcast we talk a lot about mindset, Karen’s approach to dealing with fear and other psychological tips and tricks. We also talk about Karen’s incredible expeditions and what she hopes to achieve from now on. www.karendarke.com

In a very special episode of Mi365 Podcasts, we are joined once again by several-times Paralympic medal winner Karen Darke. Karen joined us for one of our very first podcasts (Episode 003) and in this episode, we follow up with Karen after her recent success at Rio 2016. Karen and Pete discuss the power of visualisation and discuss what's next for Karen.  Connect With Pete Cohen: https://www.facebook.com/Itspetecohen https://www.facebook.com/mi365.me/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ https://twitter.com/petecohen_ https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted on the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes and the everyday person. Pete has coached world-class athletes and sporting greats, such as Sally Gunnell, Ellen MacArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Arsenal Football Club and Tim Henman to achieve peak performance. Pete focuses on the importance of having a strong belief in yourself. He teaches that you need to be positive and you have to develop self-confidence to achieve your potential and be successful. He is the author of 17 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

With the Paralympics in Rio about to get underway, Gillian Russell explores the drive to push yourself physically when you have a disability, the importance of events like the Paralympics in inspiring others and the challenges of keeping fit with a disability. Paralympic athlete Karen Darke talks about the journey to discover what her body is capable of and why competing is important to her. Gavin MacLeod, Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Disability Sport, talks about how accessible Scotland is in terms of disability sports. Have facilities, opportunities and perceptions changed - not just nationally or internationally but at grass-route level across Scotland? Dancer Claire Cunningham shares her story of coming to terms with using crutches, how she now uses dance to show that disabled bodies aren't wrong, just different, why she has developed specific strengths through her dancing and how ultimate disability will affect everyone as we age. Mindfulness Task: Each week Helen MacRae from mindfulness charity KSD Highlands is demonstrating how we can do everyday tasks more mindfully. This week, cleaning your teeth.

British Adventurer and Para-Olympic Silver Medal Para-Cyclist Karen Darke makes a habit of traversing remote locations from Mont Blanc to the Himalayas, to sit-skiing across Greenland, climbing El Capitan, handbiking the length of Japan and across Cuba, and kayaking from Canada to Alaska among many of her adventures made even more remarkable since she is a Paraplegic. Since Karen took up para-cycling she won the 2012 London Para-Olympic Games Silver Medal and is now training for the 2016 Rio Para-Olympics. Visit Karen's website at www.karendarke.com and follow her on Twitter @kdarke. Visit WiSP Media online at www.wisp.media and follow us Facebook here on Twitter @WiSPodcast.

On this weeks show... we bring you up to speed with some goings on from the world of running including the Boston marathon elite fiels. We look at who’se topping the tables in Febulous and whats happening in Marchvellous.  We’ve got we’ve got an amazing interview with an inspiring woman – Karen Darke. You rate your run, there’s a super chilly winner of the week, Tony brings us his trials and we talk 20milers – to do or not to do in training talk.