S3 E7: Kelly Holmes: Self-harm, breakdown and fear of coming out: A double Olympic champion's incredible story of resilience and strength
Big Fish with Spencer Matthews
Global
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 28 November 2023
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please speak to your GP.
Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic Champion and one of the UK’s most popular athletes. She set the British records in the 800m and 1000m metres. Her memoir Unique has just been released - and it’s a beautifully brave and honest book; Kelly tells her story of coming out as gay in her 50s. This was one of my favourite interviews I've ever recorded. Kelly’s story is utterly inspirational. I know you will gain a lot from listening to this.
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| 0:29.8 | This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode, please speak to your GP. |
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| 0:43.7 | I was 33. I was getting ready for world championships in Paris. |
| 0:46.9 | And I basically, that day, had a breakdown. I didn't want to see tomorrow. |
| 0:50.7 | And I became a self-harmor, all in this moment of explosion. |
| 0:54.6 | I was screaming inside, never being able to project it outside because no one talked about |
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| 1:04.8 | Welcome to Big Fish with me, Spencer Matthews. |
| 1:07.4 | Each week I speak to inspirational people about how they reach the top of their game |
| 1:11.1 | and their mindset for success. Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic champion and one of the UK's |
| 1:18.6 | most popular athletes. She's set the British records in the 800 metres and 1,000 meters and still to |
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