HARRY HILL: Life Is Too Short to Be Serious | GREAT MOMENTS

HARRY HILL: Life Is Too Short to Be Serious | GREAT MOMENTS

There's a strange kind of pressure that comes with being an adult. We’re encouraged to take things seriously and to have it all figured out. But what if being silly is one of the most important things we can hold on to? Harry Hill is one of Britain's most loved comedians, known and adored for his surreal comedy that has been making the country laugh for decades. In this Great Moment, Harry reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sean Lock, and explains why refusing to take yourself too seriously might just be the best way to get through the hard times.  Sometimes the most profound lessons come from the people who taught us to laugh. Listen to the full episode HERE [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HLmn39k2sqiYMPC57fwk8?si=dGECUwiySWC3IUdFk3EHuA]! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk  THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

LINA NIELSEN: I Was Paralysed at 17 - Then I Won an Olympic Medal

Lina Nielsen is an Olympic sprinter and hurdler who has overcome incredible challenges to reach the top of her sport. Growing up in East London, Lina got the chance to be a kit carrier at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the world’s greatest athletes up close made her dream of competing in the Olympics one day too. But when she was just 17, Lina was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the right side of her body became paralysed. She thought her Olympic dream was over.  It wasn’t.  In our conversation, Lina shares how she defied the odds to achieve her dreams, what it took to get there and what she's aiming for next. In this episode, Lina shares: * Her incredible journey to Olympic bronze  * Growing up without her dad and its impact on her relationships * Being diagnosed with MS at 17  * The misconceptions about MS she's determined to break down * Learning to accept her diagnosis without letting it define her Lina’s story is a powerful reminder that the labels we’re given don't define what's possible. Lina Nielsen is Great Company. Lina will be competing in the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships in August. You can buy tickets HERE! https://tickets.birmingham26.com/ [https://tickets.birmingham26.com/] If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] Jamie - @jamielaing [https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk [greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk] THE CREDITS Producers: Helen Burke & Dan King Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

DR JULE: The Relationship Advice You NEED to Hear | GREAT MOMENTS

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Or falling out with the same friend over and over again? This Great Moment is for you. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’. In this Great Moment, Dr Julie explains how our past childhood experiences quietly shape the way we show up in our adult relationships, and why leaning into the difficult conversations is the most important thing you can do. Because sometimes the work we do on ourselves is the greatest gift we can give to the people around us.  Listen to the full episode HERE [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XcBmyNjhQKf9rh6mOjqNe?si=TjB4Q2KdRFWlaIYG9MCqlw]!   If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk  THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

GRACE BEVERLEY: What I’ve Learnt From Building TALA & Overcoming Burnout

Grace Beverley has spent the past decade building a career most people can only dream of.  At just 18, she started her first business from her university bedroom. Since then, she’s gone on to build three hugely successful companies, TALA, SHREDDY and The Productivity Method.  I was so excited to sit down with Grace for an episode of Great Company. She’s someone I’ve wanted on the show for a long time and the conversation more than lived up to my expectations.  In this episode, Grace shares:  * The burnout that forced her to rethink everything  * How she learnt to trust herself and build businesses her own way * What she’s doing to break the taboo around miscarriages in the workplace  * Why building a village of friends matters just as much as finding love  * The story behind her husband’s INSANE proposal  Grace is proof that success is not just about what you build - it’s about the people who stand beside you while you’re building it.  Grace Beverley is Great Company. Listen to Grace’s podcast, Working Hard with Grace Beverley HERE! [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uh7KMBji1BptMsUS4tNNM ] If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] Jamie - @jamielaing [https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing/?hl=en-gb] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke & Leonore Raab Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

AMOL RAJAN: Why We Should Never Take the People We Love for Granted | GREAT MOMENTS

Days like Father's Day remind us of the people who mean the most to us. Some are there from the very beginning, others come into our lives later, but the people we love leave a mark that lasts forever.  When Amol Rajan came on Great Company, we had one of the most honest and moving conversations I've ever had on the podcast, and it’s stayed with me ever since.  In this Great Moment, Amol opens up about losing his dad, what that loss has taught him and why we should never take the people we love for granted.  Listen to the full episode HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F05S6ELBbjE]. If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:  Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#] TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast  [https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast] And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk  THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji Social Media: Laura Coughlan Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.