Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People

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After losing the sight in her right eye at age 11 and losing her eyesight entirely at age 17, Lucy Edwards lives in a world not constructed for her. Lucy has the very rare genetic condition incontinentia pigmenti, one that only about 1,200 people have in the world, and 97% of those people, are women.[...]

Grace Victory is a fighter. After starting her YouTube channel at 21 years old, writing a book, being a body positive activist, a digital creator, a TedX speaker and falling pregnant with her first child, Grace had already fought for who she wanted to be, and life was going in the right direction. But in[...]

Holly Ramsay is making waves in the podcast and social media world, speaking out about her own struggles with mental health, which in turn is helping others not to feel so alone. After the courageous decision to open up about her sexual assault at university, on Instagram, Holly decided she would tell her story exactly[...]

Tilly Lockey is a 16 year old with a superhero style difference. As a model, presenter and ambassador for Open Bionics, a company which develops medical devices that enhance the human body, Tilly is on a journey to help give as many other children like her, a chance at having hands again too. Tilly lost[...]

In 2019 Dr Julie Smith decided to start making videos to post on social media about how to help keep our minds healthy. Little did she know, a pandemic was just beginning and her knowledge and expertise was about to help millions of people on the world wide web. Dr Julie is a Clinical Psychologist,[...]

Fatima Timbo is a comedian, model and content creator, making waves in the industry about the treatment of people with disabilities. Fatima has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism that has restricted her growth, and she has had her fair share of negativity from others over her 24 years and which she still gets today.  In[...]

Lucy Dawson is the epitome of the word extraordinary, and what this podcast is all about! At 20 years old, whilst in her final year of university, Lucy experienced head pain which quickly evolved into manic episodes, leading to her being sectioned by medical professionals for 3 months.  This however was the opposite of the[...]

Candice Brathwaite started blogging about being a black British mother in 2016. An online space that was Candice’s for the taking, and boy did she claim it! After sharing her story and helping other mothers whilst she was at it, Candice grew a dramatic online following, and in May 2020 released her first book ‘I[...]

Anton Ferdinand is a former professional football player, husband and father and is now using his own experiences to mentor the next generation of young players.  Anton was involved in probably the biggest racism case within English football in 2011 when John Terry was accused of using racist language towards him during a huge West[...]

Jack Ivens-Gardiner is living his best life as a married, gay man with autism, but finding his place in the world hasn’t always been so easy.  Katie met Jack at ITV studios many moons ago, doing his job in production on ITV daytime. Katie loved Jack’s vibrant clothes and kind nature, and the two found[...]

Lauren Mahon is a campaigner and podcast host who has gone, and continues to go, above and beyond to share the truth of what being diagnosed with breast cancer as a young woman really means.  After receiving her own diagnosis in 2016, at just 31 years old, Lauren took her natural strength and gumption and[...]

Jamie Campbell joins Katie on the day “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”, the star-studded film, drops on Amazon Prime.  This is a huge day for Jamie, who’s story of wanting to go to his small town high school prom in drag, started out on the small screen in the BBC Three documentary “Jamie: Drag Queen at[...]

Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke became the Locke-Locke’s less than a year ago, as they got married with only 13 guests in attendance, 1 minute before another lockdown hit the UK. Not ones for going low-key though, cast members Ollie & Gareth filmed their wedding for the popular reality tv show Made In Chelsea, and[...]

Dawn O’Porter is an author and presenter, wife and mother, who thrives on been open and honest, especially with her dedicated Patreon fan base. Dawn is well- known for her critically acclaimed books and presenting deep-diving documentaries but, like the rest of us, the lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic hit hard. To add to the[...]

Ed Jackson is a successful TV presenter, mountaineer, and as of yesterday, an author, however this hasn’t always been Ed’s way of life. A former professional rugby player, Ed was involved in a freak accident, diving head-first into the shallow end of a swimming pool back in 2017. Ed broke his neck and crushed his[...]

Seema Jaswal is a successful sports presenter who most recently landed her dream job as lead co-host of ITV’s coverage of Euro 2020. Having worked across sport for many years, including for Channel 4 and on the Premiere League’s worldwide coverage, Seema is an absolute pro, but her success has not been handed to her[...]

Gareth Thomas is a former Rugby Union captain, winning 100 caps for Wales, then moving to rugby league and leading his country to victory over France in the European cup. Going against the grain in the world of male dominated sports, Gareth came out publicly as gay in 2009 and more recently, 10 years on,[...]

Gary served in the military and the British Transport Police. He was a frontline worker in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings and is haunted by some of the tragic things he has seen as part of his job. As mentioned in the podcast, here is the link for the charity that Gary runs. https://www.ptsd999.org.uk/ Claudia Winkleman[...]

Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, having worked for several newspapers and across the BBC for a number of years. In January this year, Emma stepped down from her show on BBC Radio 5 Live to begin her new role as lead presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. In 2019, after opening[...]

Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton are the most successful same-sex couple on YouTube in the UK, renowned for their very honest and open conversations about their relationship as a gay married couple, and at the same time tackling wider LGBTQ+ issues.  After struggles with not knowing exactly how to go about having a baby,[...]

Nic Hamilton had a dream of becoming a racing car driver when he was just 4 years old. As a child however, he was told he’d always be reliant on a wheelchair and never have his independence because of his disability. Nic was born with Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy which affects the[...]

Daniel Howell is a name that 17 million people will know from being avid followers of his YouTube channel for the past 10 years. In the beginning, these followers were built tall from Dan’s comedian prowess… and no-one questioned it.  Several years into his success one person started to question where his humour came from[...]

Leomie Anderson is an International Model, Spokesperson and Entrepreneur and on her podcast, she asks major names the questions that others are afraid to ask. Unapologetically different, Leomie created her brand LAPP to amplify the voices of young women across the world. On Role Model, you will hear her real conversation with big stars that[...]

Livi Deane was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at 12 years old. A rare cancer of the eye, it is usually diagnosed in children under the age of 4 and after Livi went through 16 rounds of chemotherapy, the decision was taken to remove Livi’s eye at 14 years old.  At the time, Livi was only the[...]

In 2006, Sue Hunter’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 47. At the time, her daughter was only 8 years old as she was urged to get a test after being alerted by her ex-partner that she may now carry this virus.  The man died two weeks later,[...]

Matt Haig released the Sunday Times bestseller Reasons To Stay Alive, back in 2015. Though Matt had written several successful novels prior to this release, 16 years after suffering a breakdown at the age of 24, Matt started writing about his own experiences with his mental health and how he has learned to enjoy life[...]

Laura Whitmore sits down with Katie, the day after the release of her first book, ‘No One Can Change Your Life Except For You’. As one of the most loved faces on our screens, she’s become known for fronting shows like Love Island and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW, as well[...]

Carole Baskin was one of the biggest break-out stars of 2020. Having devoted her life to the Big Cat Rescue animal sanctuary, she suddenly found herself at the centre of the cultural phenomenon of the year, as one of the stars of Netflix series Tiger King. On its release, it soon became clear to Carole[...]

Katie sits down with singer, songwriter, DJ and all-round national treasure, Craig David MBE. Craig has had an incredible career. Soon after getting noticed by teaming up with Garage duo Artful Dodger, Craig became a huge hit in his own right. His debut single and album both went to number one when he was still[...]

Just a few years ago, Dr Alex George would not have been a face that you’d have recognised, unless he’d treated you on the A&E wards. That all changed when he won the hearts of millions of fans in the 2018 series of Love Island. He may not have found love in the villa, but[...]

Writer and podcast chart-topping sensation, Elizabeth Day is Katie's guest this week. On her podcast ‘How To Fail’, Elizabeth meets guests ranging from Phoebe Waller Bridge to Alistair Campbell to Lily Allen, breaking down how they’ve learned from their personal failures. The podcast led to her Sunday Times bestseller book, also called How To Fail, and[...]

Paloma Faith is one of life’s grafters. Having worked since she was just 14, in jobs ranging from retail to a magician’s assistant, Paloma has worked her way up to becoming the BRIT Award-winning Popstar that we know and love today. She now has five top-ten albums under her belt, including her brand new release[...]

Former doctor, and author of 'This Is Going To Hurt' Adam Kay is this week’s guest. After six years in the medical profession, Adam moved on to a career in writing, and in response to the 2015 junior doctors contract dispute, turned his medical journals into what became a Sunday Times bestseller. 'This Is Going[...]

It's the second and final part of celebrating two years of Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People! We've been taking a look back at some particularly special moments with some truly inspirational guests. In this episode, writer Bella Mackie explains how she deals with her anxiety, the late presenter EJ Osbourne opens up about coming out as[...]

It’s officially two years of Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People! In that time, over fifty incredible guests have opened up about their personal journey, with their stories involving anything from trauma, to recovery, to success. As this year has been so difficult for so many, we wanted to look back at the moments that left us[...]

Nikki Lilly is an award-winning presenter and vlogger, with an Emmy, a BAFTA and over one million YouTube subscribers to her name. She’s presented several of her own CBBC shows, and even has a book on the way 'Come on Life'. It’s a phenomenal set of achievements, made even more amazing by the fact that she’s[...]

TV presenter, journalist and writer Andrea McLean is also a much-loved panellist on Loose Women, who we're used to hearing open up about her personal life and experiences. However, when Andrea experienced a breakdown, she kept it private from the public - until now. Ahead of the release of her book ’This Girl Is On Fire’, detailing[...]

Actress, activist, TV presenter, writer and self-proclaimed ‘feminist-in-progress’, Jameela Jamil, opens up about how she overcame trauma at various stages of her life, now using her platform to amplify the voices of others via her I Weigh movement. In this incredibly frank conversation she shares how her ‘high hopes, low expectations’ mentality took her from being a television presenter[...]

Stephanie Yeboah is an author, public speaker, and role model for so many. Over the past 11 years, she's built up an online following as an advocate for self-love, whilst sharing her honest, and sometimes brutal experiences as a plus-size black woman. Katie and Stephanie catch up ahead of the release of Stephanie’s debut book[...]

Hey Katie Piper fans! Here's a show we think you'll like from our friends at 3Uncanny4..... The Passion Economy! In the clip for this episode: Damali tells Adam about her “aha moment” The moment she realizes she wasn’t using 100% of her skills and passions in her current 9-5 job in banking and details how exactly[...]

In partnership with Priority on O2, Katie is joined by Mr Good Vibes, Vex King. Author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Vex inspires people all around the world with his #GoodVibesOnly mantra, which started from a Twitter trend and became a global movement. But it hasn't always been easy. In this very personal chat, Vex[...]

DJ Fat Tony is one of the most in-demand DJs on the planet. Over the course of his incredible career, he’s worked with the likes of Prince, Madonna, The Beckhams, Jay Z, Elton John to name just a few! However, he says his career only truly began when he overcame his demons – from enduring[...]

RuPaul’s Drag Race judge, broadcaster, performer, mother and wife, Michelle Visage, is chatting to Katie from across the pond. Michelle opens up about her truly extraordinary life; from her adoption, to finding her biological mother, growing up as a voguing legend in New York City (befriending RuPaul along the way)! Katie and Michelle also share[...]

On the 22nd May 2017, 14 year old Freya Lewis joined her best friend Nell to see their favourite popstar, Ariana Grande, perform live at the Manchester Arena. Then, as they made their way home, Freya was just ten meters away when a terrorist detonated the bomb which would take 22 lives, including Nell’s. After[...]

Busted bass player, Matt Willis, started the band at 21 years-old. With two BRIT Awards and two studio albums to his name, Matt’s fast-paced life in Busted left him in a bad place after the band's difficult split. He went on to become a star of the stage and screen, including winning I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out[...]

Fresh from winning Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Leon Rolle, aka Locksmith Rudimental shares all on how brutal the show truly is, and reveals the secret item he sneaked in with him. Katie caught up with Leon back in April before the series had come to an end on television. Leon also speaks openly about[...]

Julia Samuel MBE is an author and leading psychologist, she's helped many, many bereaved parents through the tragedy of losing a child. Julia spent 23 years at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, with her experiences, leading her to launch the charity Child Bereavement UK. Julia was a close confidante of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was[...]

Recorded during lockdown in their homes, Katie speaks with chef, entrepreneur, novelist and TV star Prue Leith, who is video-calling from her home in the English countryside. Prue has been at the top of the British food scene for decades, opening her own restaurant Leith's in 1969 that led to a Michelin Star, then in[...]

Hi Katie Piper fans, we've made a show we think you'll like.... Fertility doctor Jan Karbaat was renowned for getting amazing results. Women who were desperate for children would visit him at his Rotterdam clinic and leave pregnant. But when the clinic closed, rumours began about the methods Karbaat used to achieve his success. The[...]

Ex-Eastenders actress, and reigning Queen of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Jacqueline Jossa discusses life in the jungle, dealing with internet trolls, and the struggles she faced in her early days as Lauren Branning on Eastenders. The two also discuss motherhood and sharing their experiences with postpartum hair loss. This episode is recorded in[...]

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Kevin Clifton speaks with Katie about the struggles he has faced in the past; how he lacks confidence, dealing with depression and how he became disillusioned with dance. Kevin speaks openly about life in the spotlight and how he manages to balance his life, not putting all his eggs in[...]

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill speak to Katie about how she deals with negative thoughts, balancing motherhood alongside being a professional athlete and how she became the best in the world at the seven disciplines that make up the heptathlon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fox served in the Special Forces for 20 years, dealing with many traumatic experiences – but also living for his work. After two decades he was told to leave the military services, due to suffering from PTSD and depression. He has since become a world-renowned TV presenter and author, having presented ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’[...]

Jono Lancaster has overcome a huge amount of adversity from the minute he was born. He has Treacher Collins Syndrome and experienced bullying for the way he looked, resulting in a life of self-loathing for 20 years. He has since founded his own foundation, ‘Love Me, Love My Face’ and Jono says the power of[...]

Michelle Elman had 15 surgeries before she was 20 years old, spending a lot of her childhood and teenage years in and out of intensive care. She’s battled with her mental health, body confidence and PTSD but has shown that such adversity can be overcome. She is now a life coach, specialising in body confidence[...]

AKA Courtney Act - Shane Jenek’s drag persona. Shane is an Australian singer and TV presenter and speaks honestly about identity, finding inner confidence, and his reality TV experience, which peaked in the UK when he won Celebrity Big Brother 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie is joined by former police officer Maggie Oliver who tells her incredible story. Disgusted with the handling of the Rochdale grooming scandal she became a whistleblower and is now a campaigner and author.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded live from The Meatless Farm in Leeds, Katie talks to multi-award winning screenwriter, director and professional blogger, Vicki Psarias, aka Honest Mum. Vicki talks about her personal journey, sharing insight as to how to overcome self doubt. Katie then talks to Chris Shields from The Meatless Farm, about the product and how it can help to[...]

Bake Off winner and author Nadiya Hussain talks about motherhood, the importance of speaking openly about her anxiety, how The Great British Bake Off changed her life and ‘Finding My Voice’ her new memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gail Porter is a TV presenter, writer, fitness enthusiast and is currently working on a BBC One documentary – Gail Porter Mental Health and Me. Following her involuntary section into hospital in 2011, Gail was motivated to write and speak about her mental health. She talks openly about unconditional love, how she was misled into[...]

A one off special, live in collaboration with Pantene, Katie talks to boxer and Vogue cover girl, Ramla Ali, and writer and transgender campaigner, Paris Lees. Ramla talks about boxing in secret for six years due to her family disagreeing with her being involved in the sport. Paris talks about what it was like growing[...]

Mother Pukka aka Anna Whitehouse is a writer, broadcaster, columnist, government advisor and the founder of Flex Appeal – a campaign to push flexible working for all. She talks to Katie about miscarrying in her daughter’s nursery and why she started campaigning for flexible working for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Vale also known as The Juice Master is an author, motivational speaker and lifestyle coach. He was a junk food addict, heavy smoker and prolific drinker. Jason had a chronic skin disease and severe asthma but transforming his diet, juicing and changing his lifestyle over 20 years ago, has turned his life around. Jason[...]

Giovanna Fletcher is a Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, blogger and presenter. In this episode she opens up about motherhood, fitting into the world of social media, writing about her miscarriage for the first time and the importance of communication when dealing with her husband's depression (Tom Fletcher). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

Kris Hallenga was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer when she was just 23 years old. Within a few months following her diagnosis, she founded CoppaFeel! the breast cancer charity, to raise awareness, especially for young people, about the disease. Through her ingenuity and perseverance Kris has saved lives through CoppaFeel! She speaks openly about living[...]

Journalist, author and runner Bella Mackie joins Katie to discuss how running saved her life. She openly speaks about her anxiety, intrusive thoughts, agoraphobia and how she’s turned her life around. Katie then speaks with Dr Mark Winwood, Director of Psychological Services at AXA PPP healthcare, who shares the ways people struggling with anxiety can[...]

TV presenter Tim Lovejoy speaks honestly about losing his brother to cancer, who was only 37 years old. Tim talks about the bereavement he experienced and indirectly, how he became fascinated with food and nutrition. Katie then speaks with Jason Webb, a registered nurse who helped to set up AXA PPP healthcare’s bereavement support service[...]

Louise Pentland is an author, vlogger, wife and mum of two. With over 2.4 million subscribers on her YouTube channel Louise redeveloped her brand to reflect her life as she matured. Louise vlogs about motherhood, providing advice, recommendations and her home birthing story. In this episode Louise talks about growing up with divorced parents, chopping[...]

Bryony Gordon is an award winning journalist, author, podcaster and mental health campaigner. In this episode she speaks openly about working through her OCD and intrusive thoughts which became unbearable after a lengthy addiction to drugs and alcohol. Plus she chats about the importance of body acceptance and running marathons in her pants. Learn more[...]

Fearne Cotton is a TV and radio presenter, author, podcaster, mother and all around creative force – from releasing her own clothing line and homeware range to developing and curating the Happy Place Festival. Fearne speaks honestly about lazy journalism, her relationship with social media, and who she is compared to how people may perceive[...]

Elliot Rentz is a high profile make-up artist, fashion designer and is also known as the drag artist Alexis Stone. He creates unbelievable celebrity transformations of big names such as Madonna, Adele and Kim Kardashian. Over the past 9 months Elliot collaborated with Oscar award winning special effects artist David Marti to fake his own[...]

Madeleine Shaw is an author, nutritional therapist and mother and whilst her website and Instagram look glossy and perfect Madeleine has not always had a healthy relationship with food. She faced difficulties in her life which lead to disordered eating. In this episode Madeleine speaks about her transition to become a better version of herself[...]

During a summer volunteering in Zanzibar Katie Gee, who was only 18 years old at the time, was the victim of a vicious acid attack. She speaks openly about the evening that changed her life, how she’s processed the effects of the attack and her recent social media campaign celebrating body diversity #SettingTheStandard. Learn more[...]

EJ Osborne is a talented woodworker and BBC presenter on Money for Nothing. In this episode he shares his trans journey and how he finally opened up to his wife and family at the age of thirty nine. EJ speaks with humour and honesty about his incredible story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

George Shelley is a presenter, actor and musician who quickly rose to fame with his band Union J. In this episode he speaks openly to Katie about struggling with his sexuality, mental health issues and dealing with grief after the tragic death of his sister in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded live at the Twinings - Here for You event in London, in this episode Katie is speaking with John Spence. John grew up without knowing he was dyslexic, had ADHD and Mearse-Irlen Syndrome. He wasn’t diagnosed until he was thirty four years old and had not read a book up until that point. Having[...]

Zoe Sugg is a trailblazing online entrepreneur who began vlogging on YouTube at nineteen-years-old. She built her hugely successful brand Zoella which has accumulated over 11 million subscribers on her YouTube channel alone. Zoe tells Katie about her anxiety journey she’s faced, the blurred boundaries for keeping parts of her life private and how the[...]

Katie returns with reality TV star Debbie Douglas who tells all about her incredible history as a foster parent. Over three decades she's fostered hundreds of children as well as raising a close family. The TOWIE star gives a little inspiration for anyone considering fostering. hear more from Debbie in podcast series The Brights. Learn[...]

Kellie Maloney tells Katie how she went from being boxing promoter Frank Maloney, to Kellie - the true version of her self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Becky O'Brien stunned the country with her performance and personality on Britain's Got Talent - and she did this despite being the victim of horrific domestic abuse. She tells Katie her story and what makes her tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny Benjamin tells Katie how he was talked down from a suicide attempt on Waterloo Bridge, and how he and the stranger who helped him now dedicate their lives to helping others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie talks to model and activist Kelly Knox who has built an amazing career despite being born without a forearm. Kelly speaks about using the platform she has gained to use her voice for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learning how cope with a near death experience in her teens, Hayley Doyle tells Katie her inspiring story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The murder of James Bulger in 1993 shook the UK, and 25 years on, his mother Denise Fergus talks to Katie about the impact of his death, the outstanding campaigning and charitable work she done since, and what she feels would have been a suitable punishment for killers Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. Learn more[...]

Katie chats with model, personal trainer and amputee Jack Eyres about his journey to Mr England, Japan 2020, and how he has dealt with demons, addictions and 'disability'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie chats with Tulsi Vagjiani, who survived a plane crash that killed most of her family. Despite multiple obstacles she has rebuilt her life. It's a story of stunning courage and a refusal to accept defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie is joined by Brooke Kinsella MBE who describes who she rebuilt her life following the murder of her brother. The author, knife crime campaigner and former actress gives a detailed and inspirational account of how she turned channelled the loss into widely acclaimed campaign work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie's first guest is the inspirational Alice Liveing. Rising to fame as Clean Eating Alice, she shares her experiences of escaping an abusive relationship and her journey through health and fitness. Recorded in between rehearsals for Strictly 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Katie Piper for a series of powerful and inspirational conversations with people who have triumphed over adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices