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I’m back on home turf for this week’s Monday Mile! It’s exciting to be back in Belfast, and even more exciting to be chatting to world champion MMA fighter Leah ‘The Curse’ McCourt (@leahmccourtmma). She’s the #1 Featherweight fighter in @bellatormma, as well as a Black belt in Brazilian jujitsu and judo. Basically, she’s a savage
Our walk takes us near the SSE Arena, where Leah was due to fight Sinead Kavanagh for the second time last month – but the fight never happened due to a HORRIFIC injury Leah suffered in training. Leah reveals exactly what happened, and talks about the pain of missing out on that opportunity (and also the very real pain of her broken rib!)
She’s both fearless and friendly, which I discover as she opens up about her tough path into MMA, including her training AND working full time while raising her daughter, and being early to the game in women’s MMA. Leah’s keen to share why she thinks it’s the most exciting sport in the world, but also what might need to change about the sport – specifically when it comes to those brutal weight cuts -
Thanks for joining me, Leah!
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A brand new Monday means a brand new Mile, and in today’s ep I’m joined by British TV legend @greggawallace. You’ll know him as a judge on @masterchefuk, but you may not be as familiar with his mission to transform our country’s health through his lifestyle platform @greggwallace.health.
I catch up with Gregg in the middle of filming Series 20 of MasterChef, where he tells us how the show has stayed fresh after decades on the air. Television is a mad world to navigate even if you’re not as busy as him, so I ask him about how he manages such a hectic lifestyle. He plans meticulously, and squeezes a lot in - including plenty of time with his wife Anna and youngest son Sid, who has severe Autism.
Strict planning also helped Gregg achieve huge weight loss in recent years. He cut out fast food and snacks and started centring his diet on healthy, hearty meals. Now Gregg helps others do the same through his website GreggWallace.Health, with the mission of halting the fast-rising obesity crisis striking our country. It’s a noble cause!
There’s lots to take away from our chat – which is ironic as I won’t be touching one of those for a while…thanks Gregg!
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#MondayMile is back! This series we’re taking the Mile to some very special locations – kicking off with a @pandocruises ship! I’m joined by boss chick @cherryhealey, best known as co-presenter on Inside The Factory, and her for own documentaries on @bbcthree. Cherry and I cover a lot of ground, quite literally, as she takes me on an in-depth tour of the ship.
I learn all about her onboard wellness workshops, as well as her own health and wellness journey. Cherry is perimenopausal, and we chat about the stigma associated with ageing, as well as the lifestyle adjustments she’s made as her body’s changed. Cherry also makes sure to pay tribute to the woman in media who paved the way for open discussions about the menopause (@davinamccall, @mariella_frostrup, @penny.lancaster) which is SO important!
I also probe her about the new love in her life, who she met through a dating app. We talk all about the new modern ways of finding love and how staying open is the key – not sure if she’s quite convinced me to redownload Raya yet though. Maybe it’s all down to the power of manifestation; Cherry’s got so much good going on her life, so she tells me how she talked the universe into sending it her way. I think we can all learn from that one!
So pleased to be kicking off this new series with a fantastic chat with a fantastic woman. I’ll see you on a wellness cruise very soon, Cherry!
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Joining me on #MondayMile this week is @jason_carl_fox – author, mental health advocate, former Special Forces operative and current SAS: Who Dares Wins Directing Staff.
During an incredibly brave and vulnerable chat, we dig deep into Jason’s life and career. He tells all about his path into the military, and how his natural desire for challenge drew him to the Special Forces. We also touch on the reality of SAS: Who Dares Wins, including how it compares to real SAS selection (it doesn’t), whether he feels bad for tormenting recruits (he doesn’t) and whether he thinks I could handle an interrogation scenario (he DEFINITELY doesn’t). He also spills all about THAT viral Matt Hancock moment.
Jason is also incredibly open with me about the lowest point in his journey – an abandoned attempt to take his own life. After, being diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, Jason was discharged from the military and was left to wrestle with drastically changed personal and professional circumstances, sending his mental health spiralling. He talks about his rock bottom, and the moment he decided to be honest with himself and others, take therapy seriously and do the work to save his own life. It’s powerful stuff, and it’s really amazing to hear it from a man like Jason, who now uses his own story to help others.
One of the most important episodes we’ve ever done – thank you so much for sharing with me Jason!
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Waltzing onto the #MondayMile podcast this week - it’s dancer, choreographer and former @bbcstrictly pro @aljazskorjanec 🪩🕺
Aljaž is well-known for gracing our screens with his impressive moves for nine series of Strictly Come Dancing, winning the glitterball trophy in his very first year with @abbeyclancy. Since his retirement from the show in March 2022, him and the wonderful @jmanrara have welcomed their baby girl Lyra to the world.
On our walk, we discuss what he enjoyed most about working on Strictly, his eventual decision to leave the show and the most surprising thing about training new celebrities…👀
We also chat about being a first-time dad, how him and Jeanette are adjusting to their new lifestyle and his favourite things about being a father. Other parents please weigh in – is changing nappies really therapeutic?
It was great to have you on, Aljaž!
Listen on your favourite podcast platform and watch on YouTube 💕
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I’m joined by meteorologist, author and @gmb weather presenter @lauratobinweather.
Us Brits love to talk about the weather, so it’s fascinating for me when Laura tells me about her meteorological journey, including how she fell in love with weather, how she became a scientist despite failing her Physics A-Level, and the lifestyle habits that keep her energised for those bright and early morning bulletins.
We also chat in-depth about the current climate crisis. Laura describes her first-hand experience of extreme weather events, lays out what our future could look like, and shares some simple ways each of us can help to reduce the impact we make on the planet It’s a refreshing level of optimism in these bleak times!
Huge thanks to Laura for such an informative and inspiring chat – I hope you all learn as much as me!
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast I’m joined by ‘Jazatha Christie’ himself - @jazsinghofficial
Jaz has quickly risen to fame after appearing on season 2 of #TheTraitors. His super sleuthing led him all the way to the final, and he’s since been dubbed the ‘Ultimate Faithful’
On this week’s episode, we chat about his time on the show, including that fateful final moment with @harryclarky and @mollie_pearcee We discuss why he was originally desperate to be a Traitor, how his strategy was influenced by his Sikh faith, and the incredible response he’s had from the public since the show aired.
In classic Monday Mile fashion, we also discuss his fitness and wellness routine, including his unexpected decision to run the Manchester Marathon We also look to the future, as Jaz maps out what post-Traitors life might be – we might be looking at the next James Bond…?
It was incredible to speak to Jaz this week after watching The Traitors religiously for the past month. I had such a great time chatting to him and can’t wait to see what he gets up to next!
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast I’m joined by radio DJ and TV presenter @melvinodoom, best known for his BBC Radio 1 show @rickiehw and @charliehedgesdj.
Melvin and I take a walk around some familiar territory for him in snowy Central London to discuss a wide range of topics - and even whip out some (questionable) dance moves .
We relive his journey into radio, including how he formed a treasured family unit with partners Rickie and Charlie. We also bond over the difficulties of modern dating, including the awkwardness of the apps and dating in the public eye. Melvin’s mantra is to be open to anything, which I love.
Melvin also tells me about his experience on last year’s Celebrity Save Our Sperm, including what he learnt about his own health and how he’s seen it help other men examine their fertility.
This one was pretty special - listen on your favourite podcast platform and watch on YouTube0
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I’m joined by @gabbylogan for a very fast mile, I mean in pace haha. She’s been a dominant force on our screens anchoring some of the countries most historical moments in sporting history. Not only is she a Mother, a wife, she’s former athlete, a broadcaster, author, writer, and fellow podcaster. The word professionalism can be banded around lightly, however this women encapsulates everything that word defines. There’s great and there are The Greats, and Gabby Logan is one of them.
On our (very) brisk walk, I chat to Gabby about her upbringing, including what it was like to have a professional footballer for a father, and how ever-changing lifestyle led her to appreciate change in her adult life and career. We speak about how it felt to commentate on the @lionesses historic win at the 2022 Euros, her iconic sign-off – ‘You think it’s all over, but it’s only just begun’ - and the progress and development of women’s sport
We also speak about her family, and the influence of their ‘competitive’ household. She tells me how proud she is of her fantastically talented kids, twins @reuben_logan and @_loislogan, and how proud she is that they’re pursuing their dreams, as well as how it felt to compete against her husband @kennylogan11 on Strictly Come Dancing
This is a special one – thanks so much for joining me, Gabby! See you at the start of the London Landmarks, Team Fuller and Logan Mum and Daughter half marathon it's on.
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With only 6 months to go until the #ParisOlympics ,we thought it was only right to bring back a friend of the #MondayMile podcast – Olympic champion diver @mattydiver!
Matty is best known for winning gold alongside @tomdaley in the 10-metre synchronised diving event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In this episode, we take a deep dive (no pun intended ) into the highs and lows of being a top athlete – from his training routine to his brutal injuries. We touch on the double whammy of going from the Olympics straight into I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, and dealing with the blues that came after that surreal period.
He also shares the awful experience of losing his Dad suddenly, and how his diving team and coach helped him through that grief, spurring him to get back into training and look to the future.
It was great to have you back, Matty – wishing you all the best of luck for the summer!
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The #MondayMile podcast is BACK! Bringing you positivity and motivation this #BlueMonday with fitness instructor and former professional dancer @leannehainsby Leanne was the first ever female Peloton instructor in the UK and has become hugely popular within the fitness community with her sparkly, fun-filled classes.
In August 2022, she was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer, only weeks after losing her best friend.We discuss how she stayed positive and chose happiness during such a turbulent time in her life. She pushed through tragedy and continued to teach classes and inspire masses whilst going through treatment.
In September, she ticked off a personal goal by she featuring on a rocking cover for @womenshealthmag, with a piece that dove deep into her breast cancer journey. These days, Leanne is focussed less on her look and more on keeping her body ready for whatever life throws at her – a transformative mindset from a woman who’s been through a whole lot.
Leanne is such an inspiration and this episode is the perfect mood booster to help combat those January blues
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast I’m joined by my first EVER return guest - doctor and TV presenter Xand Van Tulleken. In the last year and a half, my pal Xand has undergone a huge transformation after reaching an epiphany about his diet. We discuss his bold new attitude towards health, and how this new lifestyle was influenced by meeting his partner Dolly.
We go deep on diet culture, fitness, and the dire effects of consuming ultra-processed foods that go hand in hand with toxic marketing techniques.
We also talk about his podcast series with his brother @doctorchrisvt and the difficulties of navigating the topic of health and wellbeing within family relationships.
It was so great to link up with Xand again! We had a fascinating chat as always and I am over the moon seeing how happy he is. I’m also ecstatic I’ve managed to convince another guest into a doubles game of Padel! See you and Dolly on the court
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This week on the #MondayMile podcast, I’m joined by Team GB rugby player and Olympian Abi Burton. Abi shared the incredible story of her struggle with encephalitis, a rare autoimmune disease that left her in a medically induced coma.
In the spring of 2022 Abi’s teammates first noticed that she was acting ‘strange’, and she was originally diagnosed with depression. She then began to have seizures and was sectioned with a misdiagnosis of stress induced psychosis. Eventually, she was diagnosed with encephalitis and put into a medically induced coma for 26 days.
Whilst we stroll around West London, we get into the mind-boggling story of Abi’s illness, how it affected her parents and how it has changed the way she views her life now. Abi’s now firmly focussed on balancing her own rugby aspirations with coaching the next generation of players, as she hopes to be able to continue to shape young girls lives. It’s super inspiring!
Abi’s story is fascinating and I hope all you Monday Mile listeners will agree!
You can find more about Abi on the NEW Sporty AF series from Team GB. A group of inspirational female athletes laying all cards on the table.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Gb4oJKgJY
Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick start their week come rain or shine? How do celebrities deliver no matter what the time of day? What knowledge can they pass on?
Each episode drops on a Monday morning as a bitesize piece of content and weekly dose of motivation - right when you need it. Aimee will meet each of her guests for a walk and a chat and over the course of the mile she will find out how they cope on a Monday morning - their idiosyncrasies, breakfast routines, alarm noises - and how, when they need to, find the motivation to kick-on through the week. Sharing some of Britain's greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, authors and broadcasters ’ secrets on self-motivation, candid thoughts on what they struggle with and a sideways look at some of their more unusual morning habits.
Head over to IG to watch the visuals of our episode and what we get up to on our Monday Mile. https://www.instagram.com/aimee_fuller/
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On this week’s #MondayMile podcast, I take in the sunny sights of West-London with former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV personality @aj11ace
AJ’s competitive spirit led him from the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent to the ballroom of Strictly for four wonderful seasons. He’s also wowed the judges with his apple crumble on Celebrity MasterChef, and he took on the jungle in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
We chat about his decision to leave Strictly, and why he felt it was his time to move on and say yes to other opportunities. He also opened up about his perspective on his brother @curtisprichard12’s Love Island experience, and the importance of having a good support system after leaving a reality show. We also talk in depth about how he stays happy and healthy, his fitness routine and his daily ‘eggs on toast, a cup of tea and crappy tv’ – a solid combo if you ask me.
Thanks for chatting with me AJ! I loved hearing about your passion for learning and how you stay balanced and healthy - all things we love on the Monday Mile!
Check it out on your favourite podcast platform
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On this week’s #MondayMile podcast I’m joined by fitness instructor, television star and all round bundle of energy Mr Motivator.
Mr Motivator shot to fame in 1993 when he joined GMTV, leading fitness sessions for the nation, and following up with a best-selling line of fitness videos. He’s kept up his mission of fitness for everyone in recent years; he joined the BBC’s HealthCheck UK Live during lockdown to help us keep fit at home, and he currently leads regular home workouts on social media.
Our chat is filled with inspirational gems. He tells me how he channelled his positive mindset into success, going from a struggling single father leading classes in his local leisure centre to training celebrities and exercising with the nation on television. We also talk in depth about spreading joy, finding inspiration to move, and his aspirations to become Prime Minister (I’d definitely vote for him!)
A huge thanks to ‘Mote’ for joining me on this week’s episode. It’s hard not to feel inspired when you’re walking around with a man who’s high-fiving people in the street!
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On this week’s #MondayMile podcast, I’m joined by entrepreneur, tv presenter and ex-Love Island star Scott Thomas.
When Scott shot to fame in 2016, he was known as a bit of a party animal. In recent years, he’s completely turned his life around after making the decision to go sober. As well as being an obsessive Padel player (like me!), he has several successful business ventures under his belt - a PR agency and a wellness brand, as well as a podcast and a TV series with his brothers Adam Thomas, Ryan Thomas and his late father.
We talk about what drove Scott to finally make the decision to give up booze, and how trading in two-day benders for 5am starts has transformed his life. He talks intensely about his drive to succeed in business, and what he thinks about the shadow of Love Island hanging over him.
Family is a consistent theme of our chat. Scott opens up about his relationship with his famous brothers, discovering their lineage on Mancs In Mumbai, and how much he loves being an uncle. We also tackle the topic of grief head on, as he tells me how his family banded together to process the loss of their father.
Scott's energy and passion for wellness are infectious, and hearing how he turned his life around to achieve his goals is inspiring. Scott, anytime I am in Manchester I'll see you down at the Padel Club in Wilmslow for a doubles match. You and Adam v me and Katya - it's on when he’s finished in the ballroom!
Check it out on all your favourite podcast platforms.
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On this week’s #MondayMile podcast, I have a lovely little chat with Olympian, sports broadcaster and all-round boss lady Dame @realdeniselewis.
Denise is a legend of British athletics. She specialised in the Heptathlon, and became the first European to bring home the Gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. She’s received numerous accolades in her lifetime, and became a Dame in the 2023 New Year Honours. We take a rainy walk around Primrose Hill and speak about this impressive career, starting from her humble beginnings in Wolverhampton, to competing at the highest level of athletics.
These days you’re more likely to find her in a studio than on the track, and we talk about it feels to commentate on those who have come after her. We also touch on representation, and how important it is to see diversity within sport.
I ask Denise about her most satisfying physical challenge – an intense rowing excursion on the TV show ‘Don’t Rock The Boat’. And of course, I couldn’t resist asking the honour of receiving a Damehood. I do agree that Dames should get free parking - seems like a no-brainer.
Denise is a pioneer and a complete inspiration to be around - I loved having her on the pod!
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On this week’s #MondayMile podcast, I link up with former England national rugby union team captain @Chrisrobshawrugby to talk marathons, mental health and forming new routines after retirement.
Chris has had an impressive career, having played for London’s Harlequins and Sdlegion as well as captaining the national team. He announced his retirement in October 2022, and opens up to me about adjusting to life post-rugby; from his shifting identity and physique, to finding new hobbies and challenges. We talk about how he pushed himself to run the London Marathon earlier this year - and why he’ll never do it again
We also dive into the current state of rugby, discussing the recent protocol changes on head injuries and concussion, the stigma around the sport, and how he feels about the future of rugby.
Away from rugby, Chris also reveals a softer side – who would’ve guessed that he loves romcoms as much as I do?
I loved chatting with Chris! He’s chill and down to earth – a real joy to be around. He might not be down for another London marathon, but count me in for a romcom marathon anytime.
Our chat is available to listen to now on all podcast platforms .
#mondaymilepodcast #chrisrobshaw #rugby #rugbyworldcup #harlequins
Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick start their week come rain or shine? How do celebrities deliver no matter what the time of day? What knowledge can they pass on?
Each episode drops on a Monday morning as a bitesize piece of content and weekly dose of motivation - right when you need it. Aimee will meet each of her guests for a walk and a chat and over the course of the mile she will find out how they cope on a Monday morning - their idiosyncrasies, breakfast routines, alarm noises - and how, when they need to, find the motivation to kick-on through the week. Sharing some of Britain's greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, authors and broadcasters ’ secrets on self-motivation, candid thoughts on what they struggle with and a sideways look at some of their more unusual morning habits.
Head over to IG to watch the visuals of our episode and what we get up to on our Monday Mile. https://www.instagram.com/aimee_fuller/ -
Another Monday, another Monday Mile podcast!
This week, I link up with TV presenter and journalist @laurawoodsy to talk all things career, social media and relationships.
We take a sunny walk around the Thames Path and discuss how Laura is finding peace, balance and motivation in her life after leaving the talkSPORT Breakfast Show earlier this year.
We touch on her many years in the industry, the evolution of sports broadcasting, and the legacy of the women who came before her.
Laura and I also get pretty deep into social media and relationships, as we explore online hate, what it’s like when the press is called whilst you’re on a date, and how to find peace with dating in your 30s.
A massive thank you to Laura for her inspirationally open conversation - can’t wait to link u for our rooftop pool party.I love this episode so much, and I hope you do too. Listen now on all podcast platforms!
#mondaymile #mondaymilepodcast #laurawoods #talksport
Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick start their week come rain or shine? How do celebrities deliver no matter what the time of day? What knowledge can they pass on?
Each episode drops on a Monday morning as a bitesize piece of content and weekly dose of motivation - right when you need it. Aimee will meet each of her guests for a walk and a chat and over the course of the mile she will find out how they cope on a Monday morning - their idiosyncrasies, breakfast routines, alarm noises - and how, when they need to, find the motivation to kick-on through the week. Sharing some of Britain's greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, authors and broadcasters ’ secrets on self-motivation, candid thoughts on what they struggle with and a sideways look at some of their more unusual morning habits.
Head over to IG to watch the visuals of our episode and what we get up to on our Monday Mile. https://www.instagram.com/aimee_fuller/ -
I’m back for series 9 of Monday Mile! This week, I link up with Fred Sirieix, best known for being the marvellous maître d' on Channel 4’s First Dates.
Fred has had a storied career; he’s also hosted shows like Million Pound Menu and Remarkable Places to Eat, and before that had long stints working at and managing some of the best restaurants in the world, including the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows. During a sunny walk in Peckham, we chat about his whole career path - from washing plates to hosting First Dates.
We also discuss the importance of starting your day off in the right way, how meditative exercise can be, and our mutual love of boxing. He speaks openly about the pride he feels for his daughter, Olympic Diver Andrea Sirieix, and her inspirational mindset.
And lucky for me, Fred shares some insights on dating, giving me some much-needed advice - and divulging some First Dates horror stories.
I had a great time chatting with Fred! His passion for life is truly inspiring, as is his dating advice…
Listen to the full audio on all your favourite podcast platforms!
#mondaymile #mondaymilepodcast #fredsirieix #firstdates
Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick start their week come rain or shine? How do celebrities deliver no matter what the time of day? What knowledge can they pass on?
Each episode drops on a Monday morning as a bitesize piece of content and weekly dose of motivation - right when you need it. Aimee will meet each of her guests for a walk and a chat and over the course of the mile she will find out how they cope on a Monday morning - their idiosyncrasies, breakfast routines, alarm noises - and how, when they need to, find the motivation to kick-on through the week. Sharing some of Britain's greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, authors and broadcasters ’ secrets on self-motivation, candid thoughts on what they struggle with and a sideways look at some of their more unusual morning habits.
Head over to IG to watch the visuals of our episode and what we get up to on our Monday Mile. https://www.instagram.com/aimee_fuller/ - Visa fler
