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Joining  Talia in the studio this week  is the incredible team behind  Say It Lad , the anonymous voice-note platform helping men open up about their mental health without fear of judgment. Together, they explore why so many men struggle to talk about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear, and how silence often becomes one of the biggest barriers to getting support. The conversa...

Joining Talia in the studio today is former professional footballer  Jay Bothroyd  to explore the defining moments that shaped his remarkable career and personal journey. From the highs of representing England to the challenges of adapting to life and football overseas, Jay opens up about the resilience, determination, and mindset that helped him overcome setbacks and continue moving for...

I got my smile back..  Carl Beech creator of the BeechBand and someone living with Young-Onset Parkinson’s, Carl went from losing his ability to speak, walk normally, and control his body.. to calming his symptoms and getting his voice, his movement, and his smile back.  From tapping on his arm one day, Carl had an epiphany which became the device everyone in the Parkinson’s community is...

Diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS), at the age of 32 in 2008, it was a day that freed Ben but also told him that things were going to be tough. The one thought that came through was just hold on. Participating in marathons, and becoming a teacher, the pain that started all of this has since created the happiness he now has..  Ps never forget, the world is always better with you in it.&nbs...

Troy Noak is formerly an avid no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, Troy’s road back to the mats has been anything but straightforward. While drilling takedowns in preparation for competition, he fractured his patella; but it was what came after that truly tested him.  Eager to return to his previous workload after three months of physical therapy, Troy pushed too hard too soon and ruptured h...

Ludovic Peze is a resilient entrepreneur and motorsport expert who founded Motors Formula Team (MFT) in 2014 with a vision to redefine excellence on the track.  After overcoming a life-changing battle with meningitis B and suffering with PTSD, Ludo channelled that determination into building his life and proving to himself what he is capable of. Building a bridge between elite racing and stra...

Richard Whitehead MBE was born with a double knee amputation and was driven by a desire to compete professionally in sport on the world stage. A double Paralympic gold medallist marathon runner, Richard has won gold at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic games and run marathons around the world.  He has continued to push boundaries, not just in sport but also in how we think about limitat...

In 2002, Dan’s scuba diving holiday in Croatia turned to tragedy when one of the group got trapped in an underwater cave, and then a navy diver died in the rescue operation. Dan and a fellow diver were falsely accused of murder and thrown into custody. Grieving the loss, they had to summon the energy and mindset to fight for the truth and their freedom. Dan has also published a book called ‘The Ca...

David Smith MBE is a British adaptive rower who won gold at the 2012 Paralympics. He underwent surgery in 2010 to remove a tumour inside his spinal cord. However, during surgery 4, David was left paralysed on his left side. In 2025, David found out he had three tumours inside his brain, losing his hold on life. David was fighting between death and survival. Staying fit and healthy, David’s outlook...

Ever since he heard announcer Johnny Olsen say "Get ready to match the stars!" while in the audience of the TV show Match Game, Corey knew that broadcasting would be his calling. Embarking upon a career that has spanned successful radio DJ gigs to breaking news as a Producer, to ensuring the quality of TV and radio in Master Control, Corey has fulfilled dreams of being a part of the entertainment...

Charlotte Evans MBE is a British skier, sighted guide and Paralympian. After an ACL injury ended her career, Charlotte was forced to examine her identity, questioning who she really was if she wasn’t a skier anymore.  Follow Charlotte: Instagram + LinkedIn Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok + X   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + X +...

In 2020, Matt had an emergency nine-hour lifesaving operation for bowel cancer. Now five years cancer-free, Matt believes that cancer has given him a voice to talk about his experience both as a cancer survivor and the signs to look out for. Follow Matt: LinkedIn Donate to Matt and Holly's Himalayas Trek Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok + X   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: In...

Alex Brooker was born with hand and arm deformities, with his fingers on each hand fused, and without a bone in his right leg, resulting in his leg being amputated. Navigating self-doubt, co-hosting The Last Leg, playing in Soccer Aid and working in television, explore how what we go through shapes us. Follow Alex: Instagram Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok + X   Follow the I Got B...

Rob Hosking joined the police force at age 22, and through the traumas he witnessed on the job, this began the start of a 5 year cycle of poor mental health, PTSD and struggling to never open up, leaving him with where he felt he had no other options..    Witnessing first hand the negative stigmas surrounding male mental health, and stuck in a macho culture within the Police, Rob felt li...

Dr Shanali Perera studied medicine, and whilst specialising in rheumatology, she developed vasculitis, a rare autoimmune condition. Losing herself to illness, she struggled with image and identity.. until she found art. Expressing herself through art transformed her life.. Follow Dr Shanali Perera: Buy Finding Me Beyond Illness   Instagram   Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok +...

From an early age, Paddy Rafter lived a life of addiction and trauma.   A musician, singer, painter, former college lecturer and racehorse trainer, Paddy has now brought his knowledge and experience in a book called ‘The 48 Acts, Live your life a better, deeper way’. Taken to dark places, feeling alone, hopeless and misunderstood, Paddy has found a way out of the hell that was his everyday li...

Ellen R. B. Smith’s story is one of facing isolation, rejection and seeking attention with acts of rebellion – shoplifting, drinking, fighting during the struggles of adolescence, Ellen was yearning for belonging, identity, and independence.   We all have a power within waiting to be unleashed. Buy Ellen’s book: Memoirs of a Suburban Troublemaker   Follow Ellen on: Facebook +   Inst...

Missing his radius in both arms, Dennis Gerkes was born with a rare disability. Through bullying growing up to online abuse today, Dennis shares football content, continues to achieve his dreams, and lives with no limitations. Not allowing to let the bullying, negativity, and haters get in his way. No more ‘I hope’ or ‘I wish’—it’s ‘I will.’ I will show up. I will push through. I will achieve my d...

Jake Peacock is a Muay Thai fighter. In the womb, his amniotic band was wrapped around his forearm, which stopped his right arm from growing and leaving it in need of amputation. Reaching the global stage of ONE Championship he’s never allowed his circumstances to deter him. You’re stronger than you think, and the only way is through. So don’t just think about it – be about it. Because that will c...

Tim Chase is the CEO and Founder of Striver, the world’s first abuse-free social media platform created by footballers for fans. Opening up about his mental health, living with ADHD, the feeling of ‘not wanting to burden anyone as a man with what’s going on in your mind', and a harrowing event whereby he was next to someone who got stabbed in the neck with Tim putting his fingers into his neck to...

Jenni also known as Chronically Jenni is a disabled and chronically ill content creator, model and public speaker.   After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EDS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome POTS and a CSF leak in 2016, Jenni felt so alone in her newly disabled body, but over the years, and in sharing her experience and raising awareness, she’s built an incredible commu...

Actor Josh Myers has struggled with depression since a young boy. Growing up with a fear of death, seeking therapy and navigating the world of acting, Josh opens up about his mental health battle.   If Josh can then so can you. You are never alone in this world, even if you think you might be.   Never be afraid to talk, never be afraid to use your voice, never be ashamed. You may not fee...

In 2021 Amy Johnson was in an accident where her car was pushed under the truck in front, completely wrecking, flattening and tearing her car apart with her still inside. Amy came away with serious injuries and never wanted to get back into a car again. Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok + X   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + LinkedIn + X + Website...

Marcos was diagnosed with stage 4, incurable cancer and was told to go to a hospice. Marcos has since beaten cancer.   Marcos changed all aspects of his life his mindset and facing cancer head-on he is now living cancer-free. Follow Marcus on: https://www.warriorsbreath.life/ Facebook Instagram Follow Talia Lazarus on: Instagram + Tiktok + X   Follow the I Got Back Up Podcast on: Instagr...

Deborah Lack was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This is caused by a virus which causes facial nerve paralysis. A new normal, your new normal. It can be very different from what you intentionally set out for and what you planned. But that doesn’t mean it’s all over. Not at all. It’s a new journey in a new direction, so be patient with yourself, be kind to yourself, and be easy on yourself. &n...