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I'm Absolutely Fine! by The Midult
Episode 190: Saira Khan

I'm Absolutely Fine! by The Midult

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 35:04


"When you talk about women like me, there comes a whole host of other things: 'what religion is she? What caste is she? Does she eat pork? Why is she holding champagne? Why is she wearing those clothes?' Then come death threats. And if you're not wearing a headscarf, if you're not talking about religion, you're in no man's land. They say 'you're Asian and you're acting mainstream, what the heck's that about?'" This week on the podcast, the indomitable Saira Khan on the reality of being an Asian woman in the UK and why, with her skincare line, Saira Skin, she's finally found her tribe. Please note there are themes of sexual abuse in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The DEI Discussions - Powered by Harrington Starr
FinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ PAY360 | Saira Khan, Head of Innovations and Partnerships at First Direct Bank

The DEI Discussions - Powered by Harrington Starr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 10:30


In anticipation of the upcoming Pay360 event, Nadia is joined by Saira Khan, Head of Innovations and Partnerships at First Direct Bank on this episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions.The pair delve into the significance of events like Pay360, discussing their role in fostering industry connections and collaborative efforts.Saira shares insights into her role, emphasising the impact of a diverse workforce on shaping inclusive products and services. The episode explores the evolving landscape of work, including the influence of technology and changing trends in returning to the workplace.As a leader in the industry, Saira advocates for ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, urging individuals at all levels to actively contribute to conversations, recruitment processes, and product development initiatives.Click the link to learn more and secure your spot at the event: https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/pay360-2024-19th-and-20th-march/

Secure The Insecure
EP239- Saira Khan | Loose Women and businesswoman

Secure The Insecure

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 21:18


Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.On this episode you will hear Business women and owner of Sairaskin, Saira Khan open up about why she left Loose Women after five years and how it changed her identity. Plus, Saira talks about joining her friend Eamonn Holmes on @GBNewsOnline to host two shows in early 2023. And Saira gives her advice when it comes to mortgages.My thanks to The Yorkshire Building Society and Shout Communications for setting up this interview. For more details on SairaSkin visit sairaskin.co.ukSecure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays and Fridays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ellie and Anna Have Issues
Saira Khan on raising girls and (wo)manning up in the boardroom

Ellie and Anna Have Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 37:32


In this episode The Apprentice star Saira Khan talks about her rise to business fame. From grim male misogyny to being a loud and proud Asian woman, this is a no-holds-barred chat on thriving in business - and the world - as a woman in 2023.

The Therapy Edit
One Thing with Saira Khan on how to glow from the inside out

The Therapy Edit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 22:20


In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Saira Khan about how she believes taking a holistic approach to skincare will make you feel wonderful.Saira Khan is a familiar face on our televisions having been a runner up on The Apprentice in 2005 and going on to star in many shows that we all know and love.More recently Saira has founded her own brand of skincare, SairaSkin that you can discover on her website.SairaSkin was born from a genuine desire to help individuals embrace their uniqueness, celebrating the skin they're in. This means accepting scars, uneven skin tones, stretchmarks, fine lines, and wrinkles.You can also follow Saira on Instagram here

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Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
723. News: After Dark: Silicon Valley Bank bought by US rival and Klarna embraces ChatGPT

Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 47:37


Live on stage at our recent After Dark: London Calling event, in association with GPS. Our expert hosts, David M. Bear and Kate Moody, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival - 5:10 Klarna plugs ChatGPT into its platform for faster product recommendations - 14:20 Latitude Financial customers frustrated after millions of personal records stolen in cyber attack - 28:50 Fintech Higher or Lower - 40:30 This week's guests include: Charlotte Crosswell, Chair, CFIT Saira Khan, Head of Innovation & Partnerships, First Direct Bank This episode is sponsored by Global Processing Services At Global Processing Services – the expert partner in issuer processing – they take your security seriously. Their game-changing Fraud Advantage tool, powered by Featurespace, assesses fraud risks in milliseconds and uses AI and machine learning, to constantly adapt to stay ahead of emerging fraud threats. With their array of available fraud solutions at your fingertips, you can feel secure with GPS as your payment processing partner. Find out more at www.globalprocessing.com/fraudmanagement This episode is sponsored by Blinkist The Blinkist app offers distilled audio content from over 5000 non-fiction books and podcasts, to get bitesized insights in just 15 minutes, across 27 different categories. Go to Blinkist.com/fintech to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. And now for a limited time you can even use Blinkist Connect to share your premium account with a friend or partner and get 2 premium subscriptions for the price of one. " Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It's hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Charlotte Crosswell and Saira Khan.

Breaking Banks Europe
Episode 168: Finovate Europe: Take Over 2!

Breaking Banks Europe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 27:59


You thought one take over was all we had? Think again - the first LIVE COVERED event of 2023 for Breaking Banks deserved 2 installments, and we could not wrap it up in the best manner. Francesca Aliverti unmuted the incredible Saira Khan (fresh out of the "Women in Fintech Powerlist" '22 by Innovate Finance) and Michael Ramsbacker from Trulioo one of the event's most prominent companies on and outside the stage! Connect with the guests:Saira Khan - Head of Innovation & Partnerships, First Direct Bankhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sairakhan/firstdirect.com Michael Ramsbacker - Chief Product Officer (CPO), Trulioohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsbacker/trulioo.com

Recovery from Coercive Control
Recovery From Coercive Control

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 10:38


Recovery from coercive control is possible.In this episode Saira explores how she works with survivors and the stages of recovery.Of course every survivor has their own story and it's not fair to generalise across everybody's experience but there are similarities in how people do recover.Saira's work with survivors is based on Judith Herman and her stages of recovery. And as you'll hear, more often than not, recovery is not linear - it's more like a spiral.Trauma and recovery : Judith Lewis Herman : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive - Saira's work with survivors is based on Judith Herman's work and in particular this book.We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
Going Back To An Abusive Relationship

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 17:01


For people on the outside of abusive relationships it can be very confusing to see survivors return to the person who has harmed them.And it's often confusing for the survivor too, this desire or urge to go back to the person who has hurt them.In this episode Saira examines why this might happen.Harlow YouTube Video - This is the monkey experiment that Saira talks about in this episode. Please note these you may find the experiments upsetting. ALEXANDRA STEIN Ph.D. Understanding Cults and Extremist Groups - storage - In her book Terror Love and Brainwashing, Alexandra Stein explains how in this confused state, this disorganized attachment that's created that we can't think clearly. And internally there's a conflict. That causes one to collapse mentally, and we're more easily prone to adopt what others around us are telling us, because psychologically it's just easier. We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
What Is Post Traumatic Growth?

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 13:36


Much of the research around survivors of coercive control is grim and dark according to Saira.So in this episode she is sharing her thoughts around post-traumatic growth.Of course survivors, including Saira herself, have been through grim and dark times but they also have a real strength. Having said that it's important to note that post-traumatic growth does not mean that the crisis or the trauma that was experienced was worth experiencing in any shape or form, but the gains that happened were an unintended consequence of this horrific event.Post-Traumatic Growth InventoryWe hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
Being With Difficulty Mindfulness Practice

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 17:57


Please note this practice should only be done if you have practiced mindfulness for some time.Saira has created these mindfulness practices for you to try.You're best starting with the shorter ones. And just bring them in a few times a week.It can be hard breaking the patterns of our lives to begin spending time doing these exercises, but it is worth the trouble.Your mind is going to wander during these practices. Don't worry, it's what minds do and the work with mindfulness is when you notice your mind is drifting and bring it back to the present and the practice.Some discomfort and difficulty is expected because it is work. You are changing your neurological pathways and working on your attentional system, so bear that in mind when you're trying to decide if this is something that's going work for you.These practices from Saira are all trauma sensitive. We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
Cultivating Compassion Mindfulness Practice

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 19:13


Saira has created these mindfulness practices for you to try.You're best starting with the shorter ones. And just bring them in a few times a week.It can be hard breaking the patterns of our lives to begin spending time doing these exercises, but it is worth the trouble.Your mind is going to wander during these practices. Don't worry, it's what minds do and the work with mindfulness is when you notice your mind is drifting and bring it back to the present and the practice.Some discomfort and difficulty is expected because it is work. You are changing your neurological pathways and working on your attentional system, so bear that in mind when you're trying to decide if this is something that's going work for you.These practices from Saira are all trauma sensitive. We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
Sitting Meditation Mindfulness Practice

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 27:20


Saira has created these mindfulness practices for you to try.You're best starting with the shorter ones. And just bring them in a few times a week.It can be hard breaking the patterns of our lives to begin spending time doing these exercises, but it is worth the trouble.Your mind is going to wander during these practices. Don't worry, it's what minds do and the work with mindfulness is when you notice your mind is drifting and bring it back to the present and the practice.Some discomfort and difficulty is expected because it is work. You are changing your neurological pathways and working on your attentional system, so bear that in mind when you're trying to decide if this is something that's going work for you.These practices from Saira are all trauma sensitive. We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
What Is Coercive Control?

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 15:37


The first step in recovery is understanding what has happened to you. The next is making sense of what has happened to you, before you accepting that this has actually happened. And you can't start that first step until you know what coercive control actually is.In this episode Saira explores what coercive control is so you can recognise it happening.Duluth Wheel - In this episode Saira talks about the Duluth Wheel. This is We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Recovery from Coercive Control
Who Is Dr Saira Khan?

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 7:05


Saira Khan is a psychologist and a human rights advocate.Her area of interest is in mental health and recovery from trauma. She's also has lived experience of coercive control.In this episode Saira introduces herself and explains why she has created this podcast series. We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

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Recovery from Coercive Control
The Benefits Of Mindfulness

Recovery from Coercive Control

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 12:29


After a crisis everything can feel like a big ball of distress. Everything feels as though it is spilling out and it can be hard to make sense of what is happening internally.To help with this Saira uses mindfulness.In this episode she explains what mindfulness is and why it's so helpful in recovery from a psychological perspective. Of course as with every tool in the recovery toolkit it doesn't work for everybody. Trust your judgment and intuition. Presilienz | Mindfulness Closer To People From Various Walks Of Life - Saira and Nhi teach mindfulness courses based on and following the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation curriculum. Sign up for courses at this website.Amishi Jha - This is the podcast by Amishi Jha mentioned by Saira in this episodeResources & Free Audio Practices - Oxford Mindfulness Foundation - These are the resources from the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation mentioned by Saira in this episode.We hope this podcast has been helpful in your journey to understanding what has happened to you and provided some new insights and perhaps, hopefully even helped you feel less alone. Any feedback, helpful suggestions or ideas on what you would like to hear more about are very welcome. Please get in touch on email saira@mendality.com or via the website mendality.comCopyright 2023 Saira Khan

Blended
Meeting your child with Saira Khan

Blended

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 47:11


Today on Blended we are talking about motherhood in all its beautifully messy glory with the wonderful television personality and former Loose Women panelist Saira Khan. Saira talks about how she came to be in a blended family including the moment she met her little girl who she adopted from Pakistan when she was just four days old. As you'll hear in today's episode, the adoption process isn't simple but Saira's openness, optimism and warmth on the subject show that adoption can be such a joyous albeit complicated tale. Kate and Saira also discuss finding joy amongst the chaos of motherhood and how guilt is always at play in the early stages of becoming a new parent. Saira's resounding message of “focus on the fact that you are going to give this child an amazing future, give them love, family and security” is one that can resonate with any parent, adoptive or otherwise! To become a part of the Blended family, follow @blended on instagram To hear more from Saira follow her on instagram @iamsairakhan check out her website https://www.sairakhan.co.uk For advice on adoption, start by heading to the uk GOV website, or by chatting to a local charity near you: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-statutory-guidance-2013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dad Starting Over Podcast
DSO Reacts: From the Show "Loose Women" - Saira Khan Opens Up About Avoiding Sex With Her Husband

Dad Starting Over Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 56:33


This is the first time I've heard of the show "Loose Women" on UK television... and oh boy, it doesn't disappoint! In this episode, we listen to one of the hosts, Saira Khan, talk about her inability to have sex with her husband... and then we get the husband's point of view. Good stuff!

RunPod
Saira Khan

RunPod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 42:39


Welcome to RunPod 2022! If you're sprinting into the new year looking for a more active, fitter, faster, leaner, meaner year then here's hoping RunPod can be your companion to achieve your goals along your running journey. Kicking off the new year in style is a lady who loves a challenge. It's business woman, presenter and journalist Saira Khan. Saira and Jenni chat her marathon experiences, top tips for starting your running journey, running alone at night, her time on SAS Who Dares Wins, how she got through the time off her feet when she broke her ankle, and how running can help you understand the lengths you can go to if you just push yourself. What a start to the year!

Spill The Ghee
Don't Judge Us

Spill The Ghee

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 30:22


Episode #1 - 'Don't Judge Us' Welcome to our first EVER episode of Spill The Ghee, where we discuss our O-M-Ghee moments of the week. This week's episode includes some very strange confessions where we reveal our lockdown grooming habits, as well as talking about Saira Khan's latest Instagram post. #SpillTheGhee Follow us: Instagram: SpillTheGhee Twitter: @SpillTheGhee

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The Dan Wootton Show
Dan Wootton Drivetime | Is Adele guilty of cultural appropriation, Dominique Samuels & Ernest Owens, Roger Mosey and Saira Khan

The Dan Wootton Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 38:34


Dan gives a stern warning to those that accused Adele of cultural appropriation over the weekend. The subject is given thorough debate with Dominique Samuels, President of the Orthodox Conservatives Group and American journalist Ernest Owens. Former Head of BBC Television News Roger Mosey tells us why incoming Director-General of the BBC Tim Davie must address the left wing bias that sits in the organisation and TV presenter Saira Khan reveals why she felt like a "tick in the box" at the BBC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Hot Mess Mums Club
"Well that's what I think of you!" - Saira Khan

The Hot Mess Mums Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 34:23


A Hot Mess Mum. The mum who's husband, children and fellow-mums shake their heads at because they all know. The mum who forgets to bake for the bake sale. The Hot Mess Mum most likely has sent her kids to school in regular clothes on non-uniform day...   In this episode Kelly & Jenny are joined by Loose Women's Saira Khan. Sponsored by Swan. Swan understand that the kitchen is the hub of activity and an integral part of home life. Visit swan-brand.co.uk and use the code hotmessmums20 for a 20% discount on your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dogma
Saira Khan & Vera

Dogma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 24:55


Mike & Kevin are joined by Loose Woman Saira Khan to talk about life with her new puppy, Vera... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Where Did It All Go Right?
S2 Episode 6 - Saira Khan - TV Presenter & Personality

Where Did It All Go Right?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 54:30


Ali Jones talks to some of our best-loved creatives about how they caught their break. This week Ali chats to TV presenter Saira Khan. Saira is a self-made business woman who came to our screens in the first ever series of The Apprentice. Today, she presents on Loose Women, has fronted various documentaries and is an official advocate for UN Women UK's #Drawaline campaign.

Beauty Decoded: Let's Talk Tweakments

EPISODE 4 – BODY IMAGE⠀ ⠀ Today we release Episode 4 of our Podcast – Body Image, with @iamsairakhan and (@lifesrosie). ⠀ TV presenter, Journalist, and Loose Women panelist Saira Khan and Beauty Director and Journalist Rosie Green, discuss Body Image, their life experiences and the importance of being open and honest about aesthetics treatments. ⠀ Let’s Talk Tweakments is a podcast from Allergan UK, featuring celebrities, beauty journalists and world-renowned medical practitioners discussing the rise of the ‘tweakment”, patient safety, and everything in between.⠀ ⠀ Find our Podcast on AudioBoom, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.⠀ ⠀ #podcast #juvedermuk #coolsculptinguk #allergan #tweakments #beauty #beautydecoded ⠀ ⠀ Produced & Funded by Allergan UK.⠀ UK-CSC-1950147 Date of Preparation Nov 2019

Living Your Best Life with Saira Khan

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Reality Check with Jamie East
'The Aldi version of Strictly'

Reality Check with Jamie East

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 28:30


The ‘Aldi version of Strictly,’ Dancing On Ice is coming back to our screens, Jamie East is bringing you all the latest from the ice and elsewhere with reality TV expert Johnny Seifert . It’s Exclusive after exclusive this week with interviews with the Dancing on Ice contestants, including Gemma Collins, Brian McFadden, James Jordan and our very own Saira Khan. This Sunday also marks the brand new series of Ibiza Weekender, Jamie catches up with Callum Izzard to discuss everything from the sandy beaches to what his Girlfriend makes of the new series. You won’t want to miss out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John F. Kennedy University Soapbox Podcast
Meenal Chaudhari And Saira Khan Body Wisdom Through The Chakras

John F. Kennedy University Soapbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 55:58


We all desire a guide. We all desire an all-knowing, supremely intelligent source of ultimate wisdom that will help us move assuredly through our lives. But where is this source? Is it on top of mountain somewhere? Is it some elusive stranger we long to meet someday? According to Meenal Chaudhari, professor of body-oriented psychotherapy at John F. Kennedy University, it is deep within our bodies and available to us at all times. “Body-wisdom is the intelligence and spirit that permeates every cell and extends out of the physical body as well.” In this experiential edition of JFK University’s Thursday Soapbox, it is this intelligence that Chaudhari invites us to explore. How can we access our body’s wisdom? “The process,” Chaudhari explains, “requires getting quiet and going within, putting your attention inside into the deeper layers of yourself.” With practice, she says, it gets easier. The more we cultivate the ability to tap into our body’s deep inner wisdom, the more this resource will become readily available to us. Curious? Join us for a presentation and guided visualizations into the body’s deeper pathways, where new routes toward self growth might just be waiting.

Steve Allen - A Little Bit Extra
Wasn't Saira Khan embarrassing around Naomi Campbell?

Steve Allen - A Little Bit Extra

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 14:58


A little bit extra, every weekday morning, from LBC's longest-serving presenter.

Tough Girl Podcast
Tough Girl - Sarah Williams - Shares her journey of getting to the start line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) & running the toughest footrace on earth!

Tough Girl Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2016 62:25


The Marathon des Sables is one of the ultimate multi-stage endurance races in the world. It consists of running six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert. It’s been around for over 30 years and according to the Discover Channel has the reputation of being “one of the hardest footraces on earth”. It’s brutal, it's challenging and according to pretty much everyone I speak to, a crazy race to do! During this podcast I will share my journey of the challenges I faced on getting to the start line and running the toughest footrace on earth! Shownotes Introduction from Saira The MDS and when the seed got planted  The start of the journey in September 2014 Preparation for the race - How I changed my fitness routine and diet Weight lifting and how it changed my body Starting to feel tired, lethargic, aching legs, no energy…..over training My low point - not having the energy to get out of bed My body failing me & being so disappointed in myself Dealing with candida and having to drastically change my diet Having to postpone the MDS until April 2016 Working with a Personal Trainer - Jack Clover from JC Performance Why its so important you listen to your body The importance of being specific with your training and not just training for training sake Heading to Australia for endurance training Dealing with issues during training such as a broken little toe! What I learned from training in the heat What a typical week of training looked like Kit & equipment (You can also watch videos on the Tough Girl - YouTube Channel for more info) Top tips for preparing your feet and why it’s so important Dealing with the nerves before the race, and why its important to be relaxed! Getting the hair right for the race! Travelling to the start of the race & what it was like out in the desert The importance of receiving e-mails and the extra motivation they provided  - THANK YOU to everyone who wrote to me!! Cut off times and why you need to stay a head of the camels! Why it was important for me to run my own race. We also discuss the high points, the low points and handling day 4, the long day (80K - 52 miles) How I used gratitude in the race and why I found the finish of the race a bit of a let down Why I wouldn’t race the MDS again and what I’ve got coming up next My top tips for the MDS & dealing with pressure from the race Some final fun questions and what made me emotional after the race! If you listen to this episode before the 29th April - You can vote for me to be your role model with Panache! Become a Patron! Support the Tough Girl Podcast - CLICK HERE! Special thank you to Saira Khan for being an awesome host of the Tough Girl Podcast!

One to One
Tim Dowling talks to Saira Khan

One to One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2014 13:39


Tim Dowling fell into journalism by mistake; he is not an ambitious man, never was, never will be, but he's fascinated by what it means to be desperately driven to succeed. He talks to those who have ambition searing through their veins. Today he meets Saira Khan, business woman and runner-up in the tv show The Apprentice, who claims to have been ambitious since she was a small child. Growing up in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, the oldest of four children of Pakistani immigrants, she set her heart on doing better than her parents, having financial security and learning the confidence to do whatever she wanted. Starting out as a town planner, she found her natural place in the sales team of a biscuit manufacturer. Since her appearance on 'The Apprentice', she went on to run her own business, and is now also a TV presenter and motivational speaker. Saira's also a mother. She talks candidly about wishing not to be a pushy parent and about her need to curb her ambitious streak where her children are concerned. Saira and Tim discuss the merits and drawbacks of ambition: does it lead to happiness and fulfilment or a never-ending nagging discontent and anxiety? Producer: Lucy Lunt.