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“The Real Magic is Putting in the Hard Work” Season 2 Round-up! Mar 05, 2025

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It’s the end of Season Two! Join Joslyn Thompson-Rule as she reflects on the wonderful conversations had with the brilliant guests who graced Listen Loudly this season.

From recognising the importance of effort vs outcome with Dr Daya Grant and focusing on what your body can do with Logan Aldridge, to making plans that you expect to fail with Madeleine Penfold and understanding the ripple effect of getting people moving with Eartha Pond - there have been so many magical discussions this season, and we hope they helped change you in some small way.

Watch this space for Season 3!

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No One is Coming to Save You: How to Forge Your Own Path with Abby Ajayi Feb 26, 2025

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Abby Ajayi is a television showrunner, executive producer and writer of some of your favourite TV shows including How To Get Away With Murder and Inventing Anna. Abby has worked on productions in the UK and US, and is the creator of the Amazon Prime series Riches.

In today’s episode, Abby shares how she transitioned from studying law at the University of Oxford to working in television, the importance of creating experiences that connect to your goals and unpacks why your dreams are only as tangible as the effort you put in.

Plus, Abby and Joslyn discuss the role sport and fitness can play in helping you to achieve your ambitions, and Abby reveals how starting her running journey reminded her of what she was capable of.

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“You Are Your Own Obstacle” The Importance of Taking Accountability with Alex Hipwell Feb 19, 2025

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Alex Hipwell is an online fitness coach and founder of Lifting Women, an online community centred around helping women change their lives and hit their fitness goals by working with their physiology, not against it.

In today’s episode, Alex highlights the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle (and how it can impact your performance), why you have to take accountability for your actions and shares her advice for overcoming self-sabotage.

Plus, Alex and Josyln discuss how to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and how truly knowing who you are can help shape the woman you become in the future.

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Why Access to Sport is SO Important for Women & Girls with Eartha Pond Feb 12, 2025

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Eartha Pond is a former professional footballer, Councillor and Educator who is providing hundreds of women and girls with access to sport and movement as founder of the ESP Foundation and Girls Allowed programme.

In today’s episode, Eartha tells us why sports bras are so vital for getting young girls moving (and how she petitioned for them to be part of school uniforms), how sport can increase our sense of confidence and the importance of making sure everyone gets to the starting line.

Plus, Eartha and Joslyn discuss the first time they met when Joslyn was hosting Serena Williams at the LTA with Nike, and why getting others moving feels like a responsibility for them both.

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The Importance of Taking Chances in Your Career with Madeleine Penfold Feb 05, 2025

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Madeleine Penfold is a photographer specialising in sports and fitness. She’s worked with everyone from Roberto Firmino, Manchester United Women and even Joslyn early on in her career in photography.

In today’s episode, Mads takes us behind the scenes of the world of sports photography, detailing why it’s vital to take chances in your career, the importance of accessibility and diversity in sports media and how her previous career as a yoga instructor influenced her photography.

Plus, Mads shares the story of how she was invited to curate an exhibit showcasing the history of women’s sport - which was attended by Secretary Hillary Clinton!

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Redefining Expectations: How Logan Aldridge Turned a Freak Accident Into the Best Thing That Ever Happened Jan 29, 2025

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At just 13, Logan Aldrige had a freak accident which led to an amputated arm and a completely new outlook on life. In this inspirational episode, Joslyn speaks to Logan about why he feels lucky this happened to him.

Logan shares the story behind his accident, why he welcomed the curious comments from strangers and how he curated a grateful mindset from the off.

Plus, he explains what all of us can learn and action in our fitness from people with disabilities, the true meaning of showing up and doing your best as well as how to give yourself more control within your exercise.

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Every Top Performer has an Element of Curiosity: How to Harness Yours with Dr Daya Grant Jan 22, 2025

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Dr Daya Grant is forging a new path in sports performance, by marrying neuroscience and yoga philosophy. This week, she shares her incredible wisdom with Joslyn Thompson Rule.

Daya explains the importance of being comfortable sitting in your own silence, she shares advice if you don’t have a good relationship with your body (as so many of us don’t) and how to reframe your mindset when in a challenging situation.

Plus, she describes how to define your core values, how this practice can lead you to feeling more fulfilled and become a better decision-maker.

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Why I Needed to Lose Myself in 2024 Jan 15, 2025

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Welcome to Season 2 of Listen Loudly! Joslyn Thompson Rule is back with a host of incredible guests but in this first episode, she’s taken to the mic solo to reveal why she’s ready to talk about what 2024 was really like.

In this episode, Joslyn shares why she had to rebuild trust with herself, her reflections on dealing with stress vs pressure and her responsibilities and intentions going into this new year.

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Listen Loudly Season One Round Up Minisode Mar 13, 2024

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With season one of Listen Loudly coming to an end, I am beyond thrilled at how it has been received! I’m also incredibly grateful for your feedback, comments, and reviews. I can’t wait to get started on season two.

Today, you’ll hear a brief round up of season one and my favourite parts of each episode. From Susie Chan to Justin Su’a to Emma Dabiri, I’ve had an incredible time chatting with my guests and have learned so much along the way, I hope you have too!

And remember to stay tuned in and subscribed to this feed for season two, coming soon!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

I hope you’re applying some of what you learned from my guests during season one (01:51)
A few words about my feelings on all of season one’s interviews, starting with Susie Chan (03:19)
Clara Amfo (09:50)
Lucy Bronze, MBE (15:09)
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts (20:30)
Justin Su’a (24:40)
Candice Brathwaite (28:33)
Joy Crookes (31:23)
Emma Dabiri (34:31)

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Exploring deep work and deep rest, with Emma Dabiri Mar 06, 2024

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Emma Dabiri, author, academic and broadcaster, rounds out the final guest episode of Listen Loudly. We talk movement, our experiences of racism growing up in Ireland, and how we have been conditioned to separate the mind from the body, far beyond what the beauty or advertising industry have been able to influence.

Tune into episode 8 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with my dear friend Emma, where we go deep on the concept of deep work and deep rest. We talk aboutour mutual experiences as adolescents in Ireland, the separation of mind and body, the love affair she has with swimming in the sea, and her relationship to deep rest.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Emma’s inspiration behind her most recent book Disobedient Bodies (02:52)
The work it took me to reconnect with my body after my eldest was born (17:03)
How Emma’s relationship with movement has evolved throughout her life (22:31)
Emma believes that if she can be dedicated to movement, anyone can (32:29)
In fitness, your training age is different from your physical age (36:08)
Emma’s decision to Listen Loudly to herself to tell stories that teachers prevented her from telling (49:09)

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