Everyone has to endure. Whether it is the pressure to perform, the weight of expectation, the fear of not being enough, or the challenge of finding purpose beyond what we do.
The Endurers is a podcast about what it really takes to keep going. Hosted by Tim Ford and Will McCloy, each episode features open and honest conversations with elite athletes who have faced more than just physical tests.
This is not a podcast about training tips or race results. It is about resilience, identity, mental health, self-worth, and the universal lessons sport can teach us about life.
Because endurance is not just for athletes. It is for everyone.
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Everyone has to endure. Whether it is the pressure to perform, the weight of expectation, the fear of not being enough, or the challenge of finding purpose beyond what we do.
The Endurers is a podcast about what it really takes to keep going. Hosted by Tim Ford and Will McCloy, each episode features open and honest conversations with elite athletes who have faced more than just physical tests.
This is not a podcast about training tips or race results. It is about resilience, identity, mental health, self-worth, and the universal lessons sport can teach us about life.
Because endurance is not just for athletes. It is for everyone.
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For years, Will McCloy was the one telling other people’s stories. A voice of triathlon, a broadcaster, a sharp and confident presence. But behind that voice was a kid who never felt safe, never felt enough, and never truly believed he deserved to be heard.
In this special episode, Will steps out from behind the mic and opens up about the parts of his life he has never spoken about publicly. From the trauma of childhood bullying and identity loss after injury to the years spent numbing, drifting, and trying to prove his worth through performance and success.
This is a story about silence, shame, and the slow work of learning to like yourself. About fatherhood, fear, and finding purpose. And about what happens when you finally stop hiding and start speaking your truth.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
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Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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Even Olympic champions can struggle to say what they really want. In this episode, Nicola Spirig reflects on the fear that came with ambition, not just the pressure to perform but the discomfort of admitting she wanted to win.
Shaped by cultural expectations and a deep fear of failure, it took years and the right people around her to give herself permission to dream big. She shares how her perspective changed over five Olympic Games, how becoming a mother redefined her priorities, and why silver meant just as much as gold.
This is a conversation about identity, legacy, and the quiet courage it takes to want more and say it out loud.
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You can follow Nicola at https://www.instagram.com/nicolaspirigofficial
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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A moment completely out of Tim Don’s control changed everything and forced him to live through some of his worst fears. Hit by a car while training, he broke his neck and spent months in a halo brace. But it wasn’t the physical injury that stayed with him. It was the fear, the silence, and the sudden loss of control.
In this conversation, Tim opens up about the trauma that followed, the fear of losing everything, and the emotional scars that don’t heal as easily as broken bones. He shares what it took to keep going, how he found strength when it felt like there was none left, and why the hardest battles are often the ones no one else can see.
This episode is about survival, fear, identity, and the resilience it takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out.
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You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Tim Don at https://www.instagram.com/tri_thedon
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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South African triathlete Jamie Riddle has never shied away from speaking the truth, especially when it comes to the uncomfortable parts of chasing success. In this deeply personal conversation, Jamie opens up about the emotional toll of Olympic disappointment, the crushing weight of self-imposed expectations, and how he nearly lost himself in the process.
From spiritual awakening to building mental resilience, Jamie shares how he found strength not in results but in vulnerability, faith, and community. He talks candidly about identity, burnout, and the burden of being a public voice for others, and explains why learning to let go became his most powerful tool for growth.
This isn’t a story about medals. It’s a story about meaning, about redefining success on your own terms and what it really takes to endure when the finish line keeps moving.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Jamie at https://www.instagram.com/jamie__riddle
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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Emma Jeffcoat spent years chasing strength and stability only to realise that what needed healing wasn’t just physical.
In this raw and moving conversation, Emma reflects on the pressure to keep showing up as the version of herself others expected even when that meant hiding the truth. Through injury, identity loss and quiet unraveling she began the slow work of understanding who she really was beneath it all.
This is a story about pain permission and the unexpected softness that can follow breaking open.
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Emma at https://www.instagram.com/emmajeffcoat
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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India Lee is known for her quiet strength and resilience, but behind the smile was a long stretch of silence and self-doubt.
In this episode, India opens up about what it feels like to do everything right and still feel like it’s not enough. She shares the emotional weight of unmet expectations, the loneliness that can follow success, and her journey to rediscover joy in something deeper than validation.
This is a raw and honest conversation about self-worth, disconnection, and learning to be at peace with who you are when no one is watching.
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow India at https://www.instagram.com/indielee_tri
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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Skye Moench had everything she thought she wanted until she realised it wasn’t enough.
A world class athlete with a string of wins and a clear path to more. But something wasn’t sitting right.
In this episode, Skye opens up about recognising when success stops feeling like purpose and what it takes to walk away from a version of yourself that everyone else admires. We talk about identity, motherhood, validation and the uncomfortable process of letting go of who you’ve been to become who you really are.
This is a conversation about trusting your instincts, questioning the roles we’re expected to play and having the courage to choose a different kind of fulfilment.
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Skye at https://www.instagram.com/skyemoench
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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Belinda Granger spent years at the top of professional triathlon but when the time came to step away she surprised even herself with how ready she was
Letting go of racing did not feel like a loss. It opened the door to something more.
In this conversation Belinda reflects on how her identity shifted what she learned about herself outside of sport and how life after racing gave her a new sense of purpose. It is a story about moving on without regret staying connected to the sport you love and finding out who you really are when the finish lines disappear.
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Belinda at https://www.instagram.com/belindagranger
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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In the first episode of The Endurers, Tyler Mislawchuk explores the true meaning of recovery.
He reflects on the crushing lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics, the years of setbacks that followed, and how he rebuilt his resilience.
Through honesty, humour and perspective, Tyler shares how he learned to focus on what he can control, reconnect with his purpose, and find joy in the process no matter the outcome.
Check us out on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.endurers
You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14
You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy
You can follow Tyler at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
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In this introduction to The Endurers, hosts Tim Ford and Will McCloy sit down to share the story behind the show, why it was created, what they hope it will mean to listeners, and how conversations with athletes can reveal something much deeper than sport.
This episode sets the stage for the themes to come. Resilience, identity, pressure, purpose, grief, and the human need for connection. It is a candid conversation about opening up, letting go of perfection, and learning that the ability to endure is not just for elite athletes. It is something we all need, in sport and in life.
Need support? You’re not alone.
If this episode brought up anything for you, or you’re struggling with your mental health, please consider reaching out to one of these organisations:
Australia
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online – Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
headspace – headspace.org.au – Mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 – Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in distress.
United States and Canada
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
International
Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – A global directory of mental health helplines in over 130 countries.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.