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It was a real privilege to spend an afternoon with 102yr veteran Bob and his wife June. Bob loves life and enjoys every day, chatting , playing the piano, games and the occasional dance with his wife. Listen in to find out what keeps him young and his opinions about life today.

No.1 Chris Reeves, 'Be your own hero'. Join Anne, Bev and Julie as they delve into the life of Chris Reeves, consumed with guilt Chris became so exhausted he would get out of bed to go downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Knowing something had to change he became his own hero, gaining energy and motivation by helping others do the same. Having set up 'Win the Morning, win the day', Chris is now known around the world, yet feels there is still so much work to be done, on himself personally and for others. Contact Chris : Instagram @pwbcoach if you need help follow the links www.Wtmwtd.org #depression #selfmotivation #realtalk #mentalhealth #wellness #coldwaterimmersion #wtmwtd #unexpectedturns #unexpectedturnspod #mindset #addiction #alcoholism #podcast #wellbeing #heros

Top 2 Emma founder of spectrum of Misconception.. Does my child have Autism? Emma was  positive her newborn Zach had Autism, and if he did what next? Frustrated at every turn, Emma set out to gain the knowledge and support Zack and other children with complex needs and disabilities deserved. Now the founder of Spectrum of Misconception, a social enterprise whose Ambassador, Dame Laura Kenny, is recognised world wide and an advisor for Hertfordshire Local Authority. Listening to Emma it is astonishing what she and her team, including Zack, have achieved. Yet Emma is by no means content she has bigger plans and we are pretty sure she will achieve them! #ASD #SEN #complexneeds #invisibledisability #SPLC #unexpectedturns #unexpectedturnspod #specialneeds #spectrumofmisconceptions  #autism #laurakenny #strongwoman .

Our Top 3 episode and definitely one of our favourites. We were honoured to talk to the indomitable Pat Brambani about her life as a penniless child in the 1930s to finding happiness and respect as a young adult. Along the way Pat survived severe beatings and cruelty as an evacuee before finding love and friendship. Listen to her story, from the slums to hobnobbing with millionaires. AND today's episode only takes us to the birth of her daughter, Olympian and all round superwoman Lisa Brambani. It is no surprise that Lisa is what Pat is most proud about! #ww2 #survivor #dyslexia  #unexpectedturns #unexpectedturnspod #realtalk #ww11survivor

Next up at No. 4 the inspirational Chris and Gabs. This was our 1st episode and now a few thousand downloads later we are republishing it with a quick update. Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave, truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, none more so than our first guests, Chris O'Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who are cycling around the world, well they are currently holed up in Georgia due to Covid restrictions. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear their amazing stories, of camping under bridges in the snow to surviving a prison cell In Myanmar. Jolted out of their comfort zone our  guests  have achieved great things from conquering cancer to mountains. Their determination to survive and support others shines through, be it helping rebuild fishing boats on Phi Phi Island to rescuing a starving dog in the mountains. As Chris and Gabs put it ‘ We harness the elements, others just shelter’. If you have a question or message for Chris and Gabs or any of our guests email us at [email protected]. Or contact us on Instagram @unexpextedturnspod. Follow Chris and Gabs on Instagram @worldcyclingtour2 or read their blog www.ChrisandGabsWorldCyclingTour.com

Next up Top 5, Brian Wheeler. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his  incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again.  His determination to walk and support others has resulted in him raising thousands of pounds for Aerobility, the Charity which enables all abilities to fly. This is the first of our episodes with Brian, he will be back in next show  to answer your questions. Feel free to send a text or audio clip and we will aim to use it when we catch up with Brian.   Jolted out of their comfort zone our guests have all gone on to achieve great things.   If you have a question or message for Brian or any of our guests email us at [email protected]. Or contact us on Instagram @unexpextedturnspod. Follow Brian Wheeler on Instagram @Brian_wheeler or read more at   www.aerobility.com 

Since this episode was released Jane has achieved masses, including getting her dream job! Jane James, always up for a laugh and fiercely protective of her friends and family Jane was a joy to be around. Then suddenly she ‘hit a brick wall’ , becoming anxious and a tyrant to live with. Find out why and what Jane has done about it. #menopause #menopausemandate #hrt #womenshealth #mentalhealth #unexpectedturns #unexpectedturnspod #realtalk #menopausematters

One summer's day Alice arrived home, stepped out of the car, and stared as her beloved cottage slowly crumbled. Artist, mother, writer, school librarian, Alice May. Instagram : @alicegmay www.alicegmay.com What happened, and how did it change all their lives?

Next in our top 10! Join Anne, Bev and Julie as we delve into the life of  photographer, stunt man, adventurer and code writer Les Morales. After  a relationship ended badly Les bought a camera to fill the void. Despite photographing Bradley Wiggins urinating he is respected throughout the world for his work documenting cycling and surfing.  Find out why Tom Piddock questioned whether it was bad luck when Les photographed him earlier this year. #photography #mentalhealth #unexpectedturns #cycling #grandfondo2022 #unexpectedturnspod #realtalk #tompiddcock #lifethroughthelens #wellness #findingyourway

One of our most popular episodes! Professional cyclist and now 'Gravel King'  Ian Boswell joins us along with former World tour Teammate, Jon Dibben. Ian, 'The Bos', was destined to join the elite group of Grand Tour winners when a crash ended his career. Suffering severe concussion  Ian left the sport. We discuss the impact of concussion in elite sport In a candid discussion around  the emotional impact of losing both your job and part of your identity Ian explains how he has found new purpose and the myriad  projects he is now involved with, from fire fighting , farming and gravel racing.  Join Anne, Bev and guest host Jonathan Dibben to hear his amazing journey and how he is building a new identity and dreams.  A lot has happened into year since we spoke to Ian, we have kept in touch and are delighted he is now a proud father. Do follow Ian @ianboswell on instagram and give his podcast "Breakfast with Bob" a listen   If you have a question or any feedback email [email protected] or send us a message on our social media channels. To find out more follow  @wahoofitness,@ianboswell,@performancebydibben,@jdibben94,@unexpectedturnspod on instagram. #unepectedturns  #concusion #concusioninsport #mentalhealth #elitesport #gravelracing #wahoo #identity #headinjury #cyclecrashes

Tegan " What if my whole life goes by and I get to the end thinking 'what happened?'" This episode also showcases why we started this podcast.

At No. 10. the amazing Sian.  One of the strongest people I know Sian bravely set off having successfully negotiated the many hoops needed to get a work visa. As with all adventurers Sian appreciates the little things and does not dwell on bad experiences, referring to them as life lessons. In response to a recent show, several people have asked about our most popular shows. Today we are starting a countdown of our top ten from Season 1. Are these your favourites?

Ever wondered which are our most downloaded episodes from Season 1 ? We will be releasing a count down tomorrow! And hopefully we will be back with our latest Episodes from Season 2 very soon. Thank you for sticking with us. Anne, Bev & Julie.

What is coming up next on the show? We are excited about our next show, 'The House that sat down'. Unfortunately due to a few technically issues, this won't be published until the end of July. Meanwhile do take the opportunity to listen to some of our previous episodes, and let us know what you think. A couple have generated lots of discussion. Heather's show 'A safe space', has got lots of you messaging us, despite it having only a few downloads. Our most popular show by far this season, Jon Dibben 'Mars Bars to Medals', has also generated lots of discussion. You can contact Jon directly on instagram: @jdibben94 or @performbydibbens. Till next time.

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