The Active Journey
Welcome to the active journey.
Listen to inspirational conversations with remarkable guests from all walks of life.
Some famous, some talented, some with just an amazing story to share.
Episodes
11 episodes
11 - Bernie Hollywood - Inspiring Millions, Mission and Legacy
Have you ever wondered what it takes to combine passion, philanthropy, and adventure into a life that inspires millions? Wonder no more. Our guest today is Bernie Hollywood OBE, a man whose...
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Episode 5
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36:43
10 - Laura Fairhurst - Ironman Insights: Training, Triathlons, Triumphs, and Trials
In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, Mark interviews Laura Fairhurst, a world-class Ironman Distance triathlete and successful entrepreneur. Laura shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in sports to beco...
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Episode 3
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37:18
09 - Tommy Gentleman - Inspiring Change Through Sport
Today, Mark sits down with Tommy Gentleman, a record-breaking athlete, motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. Tommy shares his journey from world championship victories in sport jiu-jitsu to breaking a Guinness World Re...
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45:18
08 - Isaak Dalglish: Representing Team GB and Promoting Parasport
Today, we are in the studio with Isaak Dalglish, a power badminton player representing Team GB! 🌟 Isaak shares his incredible journey from discovering badminton at age seven to competing on the international stage. A conversation a...
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36:49
07 - Jeff King on Football, Coaching, and Career Highs and Lows
We're back!!!Kicking off Season 2 with an exhilarating episode featuring Jeff King, Chesterfield’s dynamic defender. From non-league football to professional debut against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, Jeff’s story is pa...
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49:12
06 - Crafting Champions: Inside the Mind of Port Vale Academy Director Will Ryder
In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, we chat with Will Ryder, Academy Director at Port Vale, exploring his impactful journey in football. From his early days as a promising player to becoming a pivotal figure in coaching and p...
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Episode 5
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49:08
05 - Claire O'Connor of babyballet®️ - Redefining Ballet for the Next Generation
Today, on the Active Journey podcast, Mark is in conversation with Claire O'Connor, the visionary founder and CEO of the globally beloved preschool ballet franchise, babyballet®️. In this inspiring episode, Claire shares the powerf...
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Episode 4
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42:49
04 - Bonus Episode - Red Nose Day Active Ultra 100!
This year, we're lacing up our running shoes for a monumental challenge – the Active Ultra 100!Mark and Hugh are embarking on a 100-mile run in just 24 hours to support Comic Relief. But that's not all – we're inviting 100 schools to joi...
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Episode 4
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9:26
03 - From Edge Hill to the EFL : Matty Donnelly's Journey in Sports Therapy
In this episode of The Active Journey Podcast, Mark sits down with the experienced and insightful Matty Donnelly, the dedicated first team sports therapist at Bolton Wanderers. Matty shares his inspiring career path, starting from ...
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Episode 3
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38:29
02 - Ryan Brierley - Rugby, Resilience, and Reinvention
In this episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Super League star Ryan Brierley. As we embark on the second episode of our series, Ryan shares his remarkable journey through the world of professional rugby league....
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Episode 2
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43:31
01 - Beyond the Court: Charlotte Moore's Inspiring Paralympic Journey
In our first ever episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I welcome a truly extraordinary guest, Team GB para basketball player Charlotte Moore. At just 25, Charlotte is not only a seasoned athlete training for her third Olympic Games in Paris...
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Episode 1
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