Performance People

On Performance People this week, Drew Harrisberg, a twenty something sport scientist and physiologist who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 22 years old. Harrisberg claims to be happier and healthier now than before he was diagnosed. He talks about the symptoms he was experiencing which led to his diagnosis while sat alongside his father, a diabetes eye health doctor. He explains the five pillars he lives by as a blueprint for daily health and wellness and how he’s finally able to sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week is Paula Radcliffe MBE, former British long distance runner and multiple Marathon winner including three London titles. In this episode she talks about the trauma of losing her father and her teenage daughter being diagnosed with cancer during the Covid pandemic, why she runs as a form of therapy, how important it is to protect female sport and why young athletes need better protection from social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Spector OBE is an award-winning scientist and author, with over 1,000 original articles published in some of the world’s top scientific journals placing him in the top 1% most cited scientists on the planet. His best selling book ‘The Diet Myth’ raised the importance of the gut microbiome for human health. He breaks down gut health, explains microbes, talks about how our food choices are fundamental to us living longer and healthier lives, how diet can change cancer outcomes and why we must eat the rainbow regularly.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr Lyon is a best selling author, a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. She talks extensively about why looking after skeletal muscle is fundamental to the ageing process, why the most successful entrepreneurs don’t do highs and lows and provides a plan for getting started today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week, Greg Whyte, OBE is a former Olympian and a Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, also competing in two Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon. Whyte is the mastermind behind so many of the Sport Relief and Comic Relief celebrity challenges working with the likes David Walliams, John Bishop, James Cracknell, Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, and Eddie Izzard to raise huge sums of money for charity. He is also a Professor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University and a UK authority on Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance & Rehabilitation. He shares his knowledge of how to prepare for huge physical challenges, why sleep is dangerously undervalued and his philosophy on exercise as medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week, Georgie is joined by Jason Fox, “Foxy” as he’s known by millions who love his television shows. He’s a tv personality, and adventurer and a former UK special forces and Royal marine commando. 'Foxy' joined the Marines as a 16 year old in 1992 and was medically discharged in 2012 having been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Since leaving the military he has talked openly about his mental health.This episode explores in detail the journey ‘Foxy’ has been on from a ‘catastrophic’ last day at school to 20 years of service in the SAS to fronting a high profile primetime tv show. He’s open and honest about his eventual acceptance of PTSD and inspirational about how to bounce back from the darkest of places.Viewer discretion is advised: This episode contains sensitive content, including references to suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you can seek help from The Samaritans by calling them free from any phone on 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week, James Allison, a British motorsport designer and engineer, best known for his successes in Formula 1, where he is the technical director of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. He's played a key role in the teams he's been associated with and amassed 11 constructors championships along the way. In 2021 he also became the Chief Technical Officer at Ineos Britannia’s, Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team. He talks about how to bring a fragmented team together, why momentum can be galvanising, how getting sacked gave him perspective and why there are reasons for Mercedes F1 to be optimistic about 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alix Popham is a retired international rugby player, with 33 caps for Wales. He’s played in World Cups in 2003 and 2007 and is a 2008 Grand Slam winner. Alix retired in 2011 and in April 2020 was diagnosed with probable CTE and early onset dementia as a result of traumatic brain injury suffered in his rugby career.Joining Alix is his wife Mel who has been with him on every step of his journey to raise awareness of his condition. Together they speak openly about Alix's heartbreaking diagnosis and why speaking out has ultimately led them to what they believe is a medical miracle and given them hope for a future again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Performance People, Georgie delves into the world of human performance with expert coach Rob Madden. From optimising elite athletes to tackling burnout, Rob shares valuable insights for success. Discover practical tips for enhanced focus and well-being. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Performance People. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Performance People this week, Georgie is joined by presenter and journalist, Sarah-Jane Mee, host of, The UK Tonight, on Sky News. From Sky Sports News junior to prime-time Sky News anchor, Sarah-Jane, known as SJ to friends and colleagues, has enjoyed a stellar career in broadcasting.On this episode, SJ gives a searingly honest account of the light and shade which has informed her newsroom experience, reliving the story which moved her to tears on air, explaining why she now rations her exposure to harrowing news stories and revealing how she recovered from a career threatening medical condition. She also tells us about the chaos behind the scenes when Sir Rod Stewart rang in to a live phone-in show, what Noel Gallagher said when he fan-bombed her and Georgie and SJ share some tales from their flat-share days.This four way conversation was recorded on 2nd March 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.