SABULOUS

'A Solid Foundation' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Annie Bee - a woman who has a passion for early years edcation and equipping 'her children' with the skills they need to thrive in this World. She is also a mother of two, a runner, a cyclist, a skipper, a spinner and - latterly - a swimmer!  In this conversation they discuss: How, at 46, she feels that she is in the prime of her life.  Her childhood growing up with her parents in Milton Keynes.  Her love of moving in green spaces. The solid foundation that her parents gave her.  How Annie was called to the education profession and her love of foundation/early years education.  Her experience of working with families from disadvantaged background and the familial  change that can be seen when you equip a child with tools to read and write.  Educating parents to support their children and young people.  'You are your children's FIRST role model'. How Annie uses movememnt to manage her anxiety.  From taking up walking to starting a C25K and how Annie found Sab. Her love of being part of purposeful running and triathlon communities.  Her interest in triathlons and her journey to learn to swim and be that role model for her children, and many others.  For further information on the communities that Annie discusses, visit: Black Trail Runners Black Girls Do Run Camino Ultra Run Grateful Fund Her Tri 

'From Dream To Reality' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to Carly Barnes - mother, runner, marketing professional and - latterly - qualified run coach and founder of the Worcteserhsire based women's running community - Run The Shire.  In this conversation they discuss: How a 104-mile lockdown run challenge led to Carly and Sabrina meeting online.  The importance of spending quality time with her children.  How she uses social media to share joy and fun.  How Carly found running.  Finding out her youngest child had dislocated hip and knee joints at birth and how the family coped with this.  Carly's experience of what she believes was post-natal depression.  When dreams come true! Whe Carly knew her daughter would be able to compete in sports day. Dealing with imposter syndrome.  The importance of being brave eough to reach out ad ask for help/advice How their is beauty, and progress, in the messiness of life.  Having a dream and working, step-by-step, to make it real.  Women and community.  Qualifying as a run coach, launching Run The Shire and staying true to her 'North Star' TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode Carly discusses her experience of experiencing Post-Natal Deression. If you have, or are, in need of support please make an appointment with your GP or reach out to the following organisation. This is not an exhaustive list.  MIND SAMARITANS   Follow Carly on Instagram 

In this episode of SABULOUS, Renee McGregor, a leading sports dietitian, discusses the impact of social media on impressionable minds, her own experience with eating disorders, and her concerns about unqualified influencers giving advice on nutrition. She also talks about introversion versus extroversion, her love-hate relationship with social media, and the responsibility of influencers. The episode ends with a discussion on gratitude and making a positive impact.

'Intentional Action' On this episode of the SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to her friend - and Co-Founder and Trustee of the Community and Campaigning Charity Black Trail Runners - Sonny Peart.  In this conversation they discuss: How he got into running. How his mother being diagnosed with a terminal illness led to him fundraising and completing Edinburgh marathon. His first experience of trail running at the Weald Marathon and how that hooked him on trails.  'Im not going to fo faster, but can I go further?' - His journey into ultramarathon.  What IS an ultramarathon? How the Thames Path 100 miler opened his eyes as to what ultra running was. The human condtion.  Growing up in a predominantly white environment and fitting in.  Beig asked to speak to James Elson on the Centurion Running podcast in 2020.  Co-dounding Black Trail Runners.  What's in a name? The power of words and how they can be the conduit to powerful conversations.  A moment in time - launching Black Trail Runners.  Inetnional Action - Just do it! The current situation - change that Sonny has seen in the past three years.  What Sonny would like to see, when it comes to diversity in running, in the next three years.  The Winter Downs 200 - What is it and why is he doing it?  What does being SABULOUS mean to Sonny.  Follow Sonny and Black Trail Runners on Instagram. Join Black Trail Runners on Facebook. Find out more about Black Trail Runners on their website.   

'Speak Truth to Power' In this, the first episode of the brand new SABULOUS podcast, Sabs speaks to the magnificent Suzanne Shaw.  Many people will know Suzanne as one of the members of the band Hear'say. A group who were created in 2001 via the hit ITV show Popstars.  In this conversation they discuss: How Suzanne knew, from a young age that she was born to entertain.  Her life pre Popstars.  The process of being a member of a tribute band to attending the audition process for the show. Making it into the band and the pressures of a meteroic rise.  Mental health struggles surrounding being propelled into the limelight as a teenager.  The fall from grace.  Mental illness. Lockdown and a decision to embrace sobriety.  The importance of being authentic and what it means to authentically show up.  Speaking truth to power.