When Every Breath Is a Battle with Emma Cole

From a young age, sport was Emma Cole's passion. Whether it was running, competing or simply being active, movement was part of who she was.

But everything changed when she unexpectedly began struggling to breathe. What started as breathing difficulties quickly escalated, leaving Emma unable to do the things she loved and, at times, even struggling to walk.

A diagnosis of chronic asthma forced her to press pause on the life she had always known.Many people would have accepted that their sporting journey was over but Emma chose a different path.

In this episode, Emma shares the physical and emotional reality of rebuilding her confidence, learning to trust her body again, and refusing to let asthma dictate what she was capable of.

Since her diagnosis, she has gone on to achieve extraordinary endurance challenges, including cycling from London to Tunisia and completing incredible endurance events that once seemed impossible.

We explore how she trained through uncertainty, managed the fear that comes with every setback, and why resilience isn't about pretending everything is easy it's about continuing despite the obstacles.

If you've ever felt like your body has held you back from pursuing your dreams, Emma's story will leave you believing that your toughest finish line may still be waiting to be crossed.

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