Welcome to Life's Hurdle, the new podcast series from Olympic legend and Health and Wellbeing advocate Sally Gunnell OBE.
It’s a show designed to support women in what Sally calls ‘The Power Age’, helping you build a healthier, more balanced lifestyle in a way that feels realistic and empowering.
In each episode, Sally’s joined by some truly inspiring women, all bringing their real life stories to the surface.
Every guest will talk about their greatest ‘Life's Hurdle’ and how they have overcome it.
We'll talk about what they've learnt through the challenges, how they've kept moving forward and why finding balance and keeping strong in life matters so much.
Also in each episode, we’ll hear from Dr Martin, who will bring expert medical insight and answers to the questions so many of us are asking right now.
Plus – every follower can build their own 20min home workout with Sally’s weekly giveaway exercise.
Like, Share and Follow the podcast, new episodes will appear weekly and if you want to watch the episode, it’s also on Sally’s YouTube channel, @sallygunnellobe4104, where Sally shows you how to do the exercise and brings the stories to life.
Life’s Hurdle with Sally Gunnell is powered by Bluecrest Wellness Ltd.
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Welcome back to another episode of Life's Hurdle with Sally Gunnell.
In this episode, Sally's talking to the journalist, radio & TV presenter Penny Smith
Penny is one of Britain's most loved broadcasters, fondly remembered by so many for her years on GMTV and now bringing the same warmth and humour to her podcasting.
Her wonderful ability to make life feel grounded, funny and deeply human makes her such a natural Life's Hurdle guest.
Also returning with Sally is Bluecrest’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Martin who this week talk so Sally about the importance of health testing.
And to help you keep fit, active and healthy, Sally has created a free, at-home exercise routine which is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle (https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle), where you can also see the video version of this podcast.
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22 Jul 2026
Life's Hurdle with Dominique Kent
Welcome back to another episode of Life's Hurdle with Sally Gunnell.
In this episode, Sally's talking to the inspirational CEO of Bluecrest Wellness, Dominique Kent.
Dominique brings a leadership lens to Life's Hurdles, balancing the pressures of business, responsibility and performance while staying grounded in health and
longevity.
As CEO of Bluecrest Wellness, who power this first series, Dominique offers a unique perspective on resilience, stress and leadership and what strength really means when the demands of life are high.
Also returning with Sally is Bluecrest’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Martin who this week, explores the rhyme and reasons behind tiredness.
Remember that Sally has created a free, at-home exercise routine which is available here:
https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle (https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle), where you can also see the video version of this podcast.
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15 Jul 2026
Life's Hurdle with Jenni Falconer
Welcome back to another episode of Life's Hurdle with Sally Gunnell.
In this episode, Sally's talking to the amazing Jenni Falconer. Jenni has been a familiar face on television for many years.
From those early days and that memorable appearance on Blind Date, through to waking up the nation with Smooth Radio and the hugely successful Run Pod, she's someone who keeps pushing forward continuously, reinventing herself through different chapters of work and life, while keeping fitness, health and feeling strong at the centre of who she is.
Also joining Sally is Doctor Martin who explores the health benefits of sleep.
Remember that Sally has created a free, at-home exercise routine which is available here: https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle, where you can also see the video version of the podcast.
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8 Jul 2026
Life's Hurdle with Jenny Powell
In this episode of Life's Hurdle, Sally Gunnell chats to Jenny Powell, one of Britain's most loved broadcasters, first stepping into television at just 16 before becoming a familiar face across iconic entertainment shows, and now a warm, trusted voice on Greatest Hits Radio.
What makes Jenny such a brilliant Life's Hurdle guest is the way she openly embraces confidence, fitness, women's health and the strength that comes from navigating midlife.
Also joining Sally is Dr Martin with thoughts on Breast Cancer and why it seems to be on the increase.
Remember that Sally has created a free, at-home exercise routine which is available here: https://www.youtube.com/@LifesHurdle, where you can also see the video version of the podcast.
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1 Jul 2026
Life's Hurdle with Dame Kelly Holmes
Welcome back to Life's Hurdle, a brand new podcast series from Sally Gunnell OBE, which speaks to brilliant women about the challenges they faced in life and how they're staying strong and empowered as they enter The Power Age.
Sally's guest this episode is double Olympic gold medal winner, Dame Kelly Holmes.
With a career that spans military service as well as World Class athletics, Kelly has faced many personal and professional challenges off the track as well as on it and today, she opens up about those challenges and her ways of dealing with them.
Life's Hurdle is powered by Bluecrest Wellness and you can see the visual version of this on Sally's YouTube channel; @sallygunnellobe4104
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24 Jun 2026
Life's Hurdle with Rosie Nixon
Welcome to this, the first episode of Life's Hurdle, a brand new podcast series from Sally Gunnell OBE, which speaks to brilliant women about the challenges they faced in life and how they're staying strong and empowered as they enter The Power Age.
Sally's first guest is Rosie Nixon, the former editor-in-chief of Hello magazine.
And if that wasn't enough, Rosie is also an accomplished author of four books and now a hugely respected voice on reinvention, confidence and creating a life and career on your own terms.
Her inspiring story of stepping away from the high-profile leadership role into a more purpose-led lifestyle makes her the perfect guest to explore identity, courage and what success looks like in a different season of life.
Life's Hurdle is powered by Bluecrest Wellness and you can see the visual version of this on Sally's YouTube channel; @sallygunnellobe4104
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18 Jun 2026
Life's Hurdle Introduction
Welcome to Life's Hurdle, a brand now podcast from Sally Gunnell OBE.
In this introduction, Sally explains just what the new podcast is all about, and how you can get involved.
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