{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676997f240480c1d9584e7a5/6a9bffd2f8f4d425894712a2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Real Women Real Stories - Meet Mrs Motivator","description":"<h2>Real Women Real Stories - Meet Mrs Motivator</h2><h2>Michelle Lewis from Step Forward with Lewis</h2><p>What if one conversation could completely change the direction of your life?</p><p><br></p><p>After experiencing failed IVF, Michelle found herself searching for something positive to focus on. At 38, a friend suggested she train for a marathon—a simple idea that became the catalyst for an extraordinary new chapter.</p><p>She started with a half marathon, raising money for the National Autistic Society, before taking on a full marathon in support of Alfie's Brain Tumour charity. It was then that Michelle experienced a powerful realisation: helping others gave her a sense of purpose unlike anything she'd felt before.</p><p>In this uplifting episode, Michelle shares how following that feeling has led to a life built around community, kindness and making a difference.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>❤️ How running became the turning point after failed IVF</li><li>🏃‍♀️ Why fundraising through half marathons and marathons gave her a new sense of purpose</li><li>💡 The lightbulb moment that inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others</li><li>💃 Creating a neighbourhood community during Covid with weekly themed dance sessions</li><li>🌳 Her role as a Parkrun Race Director and the joy of bringing people together through movement</li><li>💪 Leaving her previous career to become a Personal Trainer, specialising in supporting people living with cancer and Parkinson's</li><li>🏆 Launching her own business,&nbsp;<strong>Step Forward with Lewis</strong></li><li>👞 Why she's become renowned for her fascinating Northampton shoe factory walking tours and her passion for sharing local history</li></ul><p>Michelle is one of those people who leaves every person and every community a little better than she found it. Her story is a reminder that purpose often grows from the most unexpected moments, and that the smallest act of encouragement can change the course of a life.</p><p>If you're looking for inspiration to find your purpose, give back to your community or simply take that first small step, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🎙️ Loved This Episode?</h3><p>If this conversation inspired you, please subscribe, leave us a review and share it with someone who could benefit from a reminder that good health starts with small daily choices.</p><p>If you're looking for practical ways to improve your wellbeing, this episode is packed with simple, evidence-based advice that you can start putting into practice today.</p><p>Every episode is designed to help you become&nbsp;<strong>1% happier and healthier</strong>, one small step at a time.</p><p>A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outro music, \"Inspirational Background\" by AudioCoffee.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Ann &amp; Sally xx</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>Stay Connected with Us:</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;@happierandhealthier__</p><p>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Have questions or want to join our Facebook community, email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk</a></p><p>Follow this link to receive our monthly news letter <a href=\"http://zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6</a></p><p>Follow this link to get more information about our 1% Happier and Healthier Programme <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/HHinfopls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/HHinfopls</a></p><p>Happier and Healthier linktree <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/1percenthappierandhealthier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=cc8e983b-b24b-47b4-9624-041b8d3c7592\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/1percenthappierandhealthier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt;sid=cc8e983b-b24b-47b4-9624-041b8d3c7592</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Michelle Lewis</p><p>Instagram- Step Forward with Lewis</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook pages:</p><p>Step Forward with Lewis</p><p>Step Forward with Lewis CIC</p><p>Northampton Shoe Factory Tours</p>","author_name":"Ann & Sally"}