Today I'm joined by Andrew Jenkins — mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and recent contestant on The Traitors.

In this powerful conversation, Andrew shares his journey following a traumatic, near-fatal car accident that changed the course of his life. While the physical injuries were significant, it was the psychological impact, loss of identity, and subsequent struggles with mental health that proved to be some of his greatest challenges.

We explore how trauma can reshape our understanding of ourselves, the importance of vulnerability and authentic self-expression, and why true self-worth cannot be found through external achievements alone. Andrew reflects on the lessons he's learned through adversity, the ongoing nature of mental wellbeing, and how he has used his experiences to help others feel less alone.

Today I’m joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys — trail runner, activist, speaker, author, and founder of Black Trail Runners.

Sabrina shares her incredible journey from initially turning to running as a way to cope with post-natal depression, to going on to complete some of the world’s toughest endurance events — including the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara Desert, the brutal 268-mile Spine Race, the 100k Ultra-Trail Snowdonia, and countless other extraordinary adventures.

But this conversation goes far beyond performance and finish lines.

We explore how running first became a form of freedom and escape from difficult thoughts, before discussing how modern running culture can sometimes lose sight of that — becoming overly focused on pace, PBs, Strava statistics, body image, comparison, and constant optimisation.

Sabrina speaks beautifully about how trail running allowed her to reconnect with the true essence of movement again: nature, exploration, playfulness, community, presence, and joy.

The conversation also explores the racism Sabrina has experienced and how it fuelled her activism. Motivated by her lived experiences and a desire to create change, she founded Black Trail Runners in 2020 to increase inclusion, representation, safety, and accessibility within trail running and the outdoors.

This episode is about far more than running. It’s about belonging, resilience, identity, healing, community, and reclaiming joy through movement.

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Instagram @sabrunsmiles

Website - https://sabrunsmiles.com/

Black Trail Runners - https://blacktrailrunners.org/

Start Where You Are (Book):

Start Where You Are: The Beginner’s 5k Running Guide for Women: Amazon.co.uk: Pace-Humphreys, Sabrina: 9781399423311: Books

Today I’m joined by podcaster and content creator Cerys Davage, for an inspiring conversation about living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and how she’s turned her experiences into a platform for advocacy and connection.

In this episode, Cerys shares her journey — from recognising the early signs and navigating diagnosis, to the impact it had on her identity, confidence, and sense of self. We also explore the misconceptions often faced by young people living with disabilities, and the importance of creating environments that support independence and accessibility.

We talk about the role of community, and how building a space through podcasting and advocacy has not only raised awareness, but also strengthened her own sense of belonging.

Find Cerys:

YouTube:

https://m.youtube.com/@cerysdavage

Unbalanced Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7zMIefnEXU4AdhrslYSiOu?si=CChRIIysRo2vAidhUq9ejw

@unbalancedpodcast

@cerysdavage