Alexandra Heminsley | How to Really Test Yourself.

In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by author, journalist and all-round go-getter Alexandra Heminsley who joins me to talk about: - Her books Running Like a Girl and Leap In. - The value that can be found in failure. - Setting goals and how to stay motivated. - How to overcome obstacles. - The trials and tribulations of IVF. - Staying positive and much more... Subscribe to Alex's brilliant newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/Hempost Links to articles mentioned: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/kzeazz/the-racist-and-sexist-history-of-keeping-birth-control-side-effects-secret   https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/well/move/running-smiling-performance.html?_r=0   https://www.waterstones.com/book/first-bite/bee-wilson/9780007549726Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.