Joel Fearon: The Real Story Behin...
Joel Fearon: The Real Story Behind The Summit, Olympic Sport, ADHD, Grief & Finding Purpose

You Can Do Hard Things by Jenny Melling

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What happens when the person who's always supposed to save the day… can't?

In this powerful episode of You Can Do Hard Things, I sit down with Joel Fearon. Olympian, Team GB athlete, one of Britain's fastest sprinters, and a contestant on BBC's The Summit UK. What started as a conversation about reality TV quickly became one of the most honest and emotional discussions I've had on the podcast.

Joel is often seen as someone who stays strong under pressure. But behind the medals, elite sport and television appearances is a story of loss, identity, resilience and the constant search for purpose.

We explore what really drives high performers, why success doesn't always bring happiness, and how growing up with ADHD and dyslexia shaped Joel's determination to prove hi ... 

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