Hosted by Yasmina Eissa · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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Welcome to 'Let's Talk Para', the podcast that brings you closer to the world of para-sport through stories, insights, and conversations with the people who make it happen. Join us as we dive deep into the journeys of para-athletes, explore the perspectives of dedicated coaches, and hear from the trailblazers shaping the future of disability sport. Whether you’re passionate about sports, advocacy, inclusion or simply love a great story, 'Let's Talk Para' sheds light on the achievements, challenges, and experiences within the para-sport community.
Yasmina Eissa hosts Lets Talk Para, a news show with 16 episodes published.
Martin McElhatton OBE is a former Paralympian and the Chief Executive of WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport in Britain. Martin shares his journey from representing Great Britain in wheelchair basketbal
Iain Gowans is a Doctoral Researcher at the Peter Harrison Centre at Loughborough University. He is also a Paralympic swimmer having represented Great Britain at the 1996 wAtlanta Games. He graduated from the University
Mike Hutchinson is the Athlete Services Manager at ParalympicsGB. He has been involved with Para-Sport since his placement year when he was doing his Undergraduate at the University of Bath, where he worked with Paralymp
Daniel Angus is a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport. His research explores the psychophysiological responses to stress in elite para-footballers. By utilising lon
Fransiska Bossuyt is a researcher specialising in scapular kinematics and the biomechanics of soft-tissue injuries, with a focus on understanding muscle and tendon function to improve injury prevention and treatment. Cur
Adam Dickinson is a Research Associate in Knowledge Translation and Stakeholder Engagement at the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. In
Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey is a leading expert in para-sport research and the Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport. With decades of experience working with Paralympic athletes, Vicky shares her insights i
Olivia Broome is an elite British para powerlifter who has made a name for herself on the international stage. Olivia medalled at both the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games as well as the European Championships. She share
Alasdair Donaldson is the Head of Para Sport at Loughborough University, where he works to create opportunities for para-athletes. He delves into his journey into para-sport and the pivotal role Loughborough plays in nur
James Hollis is a Paralympian, world record holder and Commonwealth Games medalist. He delves into his journey in swimming and the challenges he faced growing up. Beyond para-swimming, he talks about the para-sport movem
Jack Clarke is the Performance Scientist for GB Wheelchair Rugby, and was previously the S&C coach for Loughborough Wheelchair Lightning Bassketball. Jack shares insights into training elite para-athletes, optimising per
Nik Diaper is a leading expert in para-sport and disability sport science. As the Head of Paralympic Performance Support at the UK Sports Institute, Nik has been instrumental in shaping the success of British Paralympian
Ahalya Lettenberger is an accomplished para-swimmer and Paralympian from the United States. She competes in para-swimming events, specializing in freestyle and individual medley races, and is classified under the S7 cate
Joe McDonnell is the Head of Para Sprints at Loughborough University, recognized for coaching several elite para-athletes. His role involves working with athletes on the Paralympic World Class Programme, including champi
George Bates is a British wheelchair basketball player. He has represented Great Britain at the international level and has been a key player in winning the Europeans and World Championships.Bates has also gained attenti
Krysten Coombs is a British para-badminton player competing in the short stature (SH6) category. Coombs has represented Great Britain and won 2 Paralympic medals and numerous World Championship medals. Outside of badmint
Mike Hutchinson
Modern Wargames Designer · Planet Smasher Games
1 appearance on this show
Adam Dickinson
Research Associate in Knowledge Translation and Stakeholder Engagement · Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University
1 appearance on this show
James Hollis
renowned Jungian psychoanalyst and bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Joe McDonnell
Global Head of Insight and Lifestyles · Loughborough University
1 appearance on this show
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