{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/636b836658edfe00129276d8/69b044cda54b09a74a47c86b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu | How a Herbal Blend Saved his Football Career and Inspired a Booming Business","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/636b836658edfe00129276d8/1773678873102-431b2c41-f4e4-4131-bfa2-bd862d95f08f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Former Premier League footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu joins Performance People to talk about the injury crisis that nearly ended his career at 17, the natural recovery blend his father created to help him heal, and how that personal turning point became the foundation for his wellness business, The Turmeric Co.</p><p>In this episode, Thomas reflects on chronic pain, elite sport, recovery, entrepreneurship, preventative health, and why he believes the future of healthcare should focus far more on education and prevention than treatment alone.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>* The career-threatening knee injuries that changed everything</p><p>* Why conventional anti-inflammatories caused more problems</p><p>* How his father developed the original turmeric blend at home</p><p>* The six-week turning point that helped him return to football</p><p>* Building The Turmeric Co from a kitchen recipe into a serious business</p><p>* The challenges of manufacturing, shelf life and retail growth</p><p>* Why Thomas believes recovery is the foundation of performance</p><p>* His bigger vision for preventative health in the UK</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The vision behind The Turmeric Co</p><p>00:39 Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu’s defining moment</p><p>01:16 Two ACL ruptures by 17</p><p>03:46 Living with chronic pain</p><p>04:47 Searching for a natural solution</p><p>06:27 The library research behind the blend</p><p>08:02 Creating the first homemade shot</p><p>10:41 Pain-free in six weeks</p><p>12:23 From home remedy to business</p><p>14:15 Rejected by manufacturers</p><p>16:20 Building production from scratch</p><p>17:39 The first life-changing testimonial</p><p>20:52 Scaling The Turmeric Co</p><p>25:11 A vision for the NHS</p><p>28:56 What recovery means now</p><p>________________________________</p><p>The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><p>________________________________</p><p>ainslie + ainslie NIGHT POWDER, winner of Best Sleep Supplement in the GQ Sleep Awards 2025.</p><p>We love performance, which is why we’ve launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com</p><p>________________________________</p><p>Connect with Performance People</p><p>Hit subscribe today for the latest. </p><p>🎧 Spotify/Apple Music</p><p>http://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/</p><p>________________________________</p><p>The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.</p><p>This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.</p><p>© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.</p>","author_name":"Georgie Ainslie"}