
Human or Athlete?
Venturing into the lives of athletes to hear their stories of hope, courage and inspiration. Be more human.
Episodes
43 episodes
Professional Football’s Impact on Mental Health - Joe Maguire
Former Liverpool Footballer, Joe Maguire, lifts the lid on his battle with mental health over the last few years in professional football. We delve into Joe’s story starting with his time at Liverpool FC, where he learned under both Brendan Rod...
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Episode 42
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1:44:16

Finding Fulfilment whilst fighting Dystonia - James Sutliff
This is inspiring, this is emotional, this is real. A conversation with James Sutliff, a disability specialist coach and trainer who himself has a rare neuromuscular movement disorder called Dystonia. James tells us of the loss and pain in the ...
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Episode 41
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43:26

Footballers to Olympic Finalist + Founder - Chris O’Donnell + Joe Fuggle
An episode starting with their WHY’s and how they both started in Football and then made their way into elite level running. Both of them raising the issue with the level of support and understanding of what it means to be an elite athlete, Joe...
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Episode 40
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1:02:52

Gloves Off - Mick Conlan
It was brilliant to sit down with Mick and have a conversation with the gloves off. From discussing what happened at the Olympics to his recent fight against Leigh Wood Mick has faced many his setback in his career but what makes him remarkable...
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Episode 39
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44:31

Find Trust in Yourself - Morgan Lake and Joe Fuggle
This was a conversation centred all around coming back to the relationship with yourself because thats where the answers are. Whether that be to find trust in yourself, whether that be to find your unique ways to find more balance with performa...
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Episode 38
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31:26

You are in your Power - Mahama Cho + Leo Oppenheim
The energy in this conversation was off the charts. Mahama Cho, Team GB Double Olympian, multiple medallist in World Champs and Grand Prix as a Heavyweight Taekwondo fighter. This guy is a warrior. ...
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Episode 37
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59:35

Leaning into Pressure - Laura Deas
This weeks episode was a brilliant insight into the mind and emotions of Laura Deas, skeleton racer and bronze medalist at the Winter Olympics in 2018. We hear how Passion and Determination drove her to achieve success on the Olympic stage and ...
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Episode 36
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53:58

Paratrooper to Olympian - Nick Gleeson
This is the funny but inspiring conversation with Team GB Olympic Bobsleigh athlete, Nick Gleeson. Nick tells us about his story of becoming a paratrooper, what it takes and how he uses the"pain hole" to use that dark energy. I learn how one of...
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Episode 35
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1:05:44

Forging a path in Fighting - Chloe Watson + Jordyn Smith
Chloe Watson, professional boxer, now 2-0 and Jordyn Smith, GB Taekwondo Fighter are our two guests on this weeks episode. The two of them have near identical careers so far, from incredibly successful junior careers to both unfortunately missi...
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Episode 34
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1:16:40

Consistency Builds Success - Chris Billam-Smith
Chris Billam-Smith, British, European and Commonwealth Welterweight Champion and what a man this guy is outside of the ring too. "Who you are as a human will mould who you are as an athlete"Chris consistently reminds us of the impo...
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Episode 33
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1:12:36

Objectivity vs Passion - Dan Bigham
Dan Bigham, race engineer for Team INEOS Grenadiers cycling team whilst also being the 1 hour National record holder and Individual Pursuit National Champion, balances his full time job working for a top cycling team with an incredibly successf...
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Episode 32
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1:13:23

Authenticity in Action - Tom Bosworth
Acceptance, humility, compassion and an unbreakable resistance all make Tom Bosworth a pretty incredible human and athlete but what this conversation shows is Tom’s real true strength, the ability to be vulnerable. The courage he has to be a...
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Episode 31
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1:04:22

A Life Crafted with Curiosity - Brendan Creed
Brendan’s desire and drive to figure out the details of his past, present, thoughts, emotions and actions is inspiring. The curiosity of these details is huge in creating space for you to grow and reach your potential as an athlete. He break...
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Episode 30
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1:43:39

Unity - Sammy @naijaboybending
The power of unity of body, mind, spirit and energy. Why not unite this alongside our elite sport? Sammy began as a footballer and has now created his own yoga studio after a journey of self-discovery through the practice of yoga. Sammy desc...
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Episode 29
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1:17:49

Make the Bold Move - Hector Pardoe
An inspiring story and conversation with Hector Pardoe, a GB olympic marathon swimmer. Hector explains the huge risk he took in moving to France to pursue his goal of making it to the Olympics and developing as a human and as a swimmer. He forg...
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Episode 28
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1:04:19

Height Jumped and Depth Found - Tom Gale
Tom takes us through both his physical career and mental journey after having made it the Tokyo Olympic High Jump Final. His energy, driven attitude and confidence in himself is inspiring and infectious. At such a young age to be so aware of th...
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Episode 27
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1:10:07

Reviving his Dreams - Max Taylor's Story
Firstly thank you Max for your refreshing honesty and fearless authenticity, an incredible human being. This is a story of courage, resilience and revival. From going up the ranks at Manchester United to being diagnosed with testic...
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Episode 26
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1:51:39

A Journey of Homelessness and Healing - Part 2 with Daniel Edozie
Daniel Edozie gives us part 2 of this epic conversation. A truly inspiring insight into the last year or so of his life as he begins and continues on his journey of self-healing. He epitomises the strength in openness, honesty and vulnerability...
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Episode 25
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1:13:15

Ripping up the Athlete Rulebook - Sam Courty
Sam Courty brings us back brilliantly into the return of the Human or Athlete podcast with a fantastic perspective on seeing yourself as a human alongside the athlete, focusing on enjoyment rather than pressure, numbers and outcomes. Her idea t...
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Episode 24
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1:18:35

From Skid Row to Pro Basketball - Part 1 with Daniel Edozie
One of the most eye-opening stories I have ever heard. We hear all the details of Daniel's story. From homelessness and abandonment, surviving skid row and pan handling for a basketball, to finding foster care, finding his family and playing th...
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Episode 23
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1:35:18

Dare to have an Impact - Issa Batrane
Issa tells his story on how he found beach volleyball to where he now dreams of winning medals. We learn of the driving force behind him to inspire and give to those his advice, joy and work ethic. Issa tells us his stories from experience to r...
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Episode 22
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54:44

It's All in the Little Moments - Libby Clegg
Libby's story is incredible, from being diagnosed with Stargardt macular dystrophy to becoming a double olympic champion at Rio in the 100m and 200m as well as so many other incredible achievements. She discusses the power of making mistakes as...
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Episode 21
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1:10:39

"What can I do about it?" - Johnboy Smith
Wow, what an incredible story. Johnboy talks us through his thoughts, emotions and approach after his devastating gunshot spinal injury. How he finds acceptance and the willpower to do something the life he still has. His strength is incredible...
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Episode 21
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56:27

Learning to Trust Yourself - Ellie Baker
An amazingly, high-energy insight into the life of an elite 800m runner, Ellie Baker. She explains how she finds the strength and awareness to commit herself to peak performance and a life centred around progress and joy. And she brings the lau...
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Episode 20
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57:01

Leave the Shirt in a Better Place - Felix Denayer
I have not yet spoken to anyone who quite embodies the "team mindset" like Felix. His humility, honesty and understanding of his part to play in the team is incredible. He tells us how Belgium hockey committed to being the best in the world rou...
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Episode 19
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1:02:06
