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10/06/2026

Vain. Stupid. Self-Centred 💁‍♂️

07/06/2026

Welcome to my corner of the internet. If you’ve been following along, you know this space is a highlight reel of my biggest achievements, my wins, and the moments I’m most proud to share. I love celebrating what is possible, and I am so grateful for the community we’ve built here.
But I also know that social media has a way of smoothing over the edges.
There is a version of me that you see online—the one hitting goals, pushing boundaries, and finding success. Then, there is the version of me that lives in the quiet, un-curated hours of the day. The reality is that for every “accomplished” post, there is a day where the simple, mechanical acts of living feel like climbing a mountain.
Some days, the energy required just to get washed and dressed feels like a monumental task. Other days, the pain is so persistent that even something as mundane as standing at the counter to cut vegetables becomes a calculation of risk vs. reward. Dealing with the constant intersection of chronic pain, fluctuating energy levels, and the mental tax of navigating a world not built for my body is exhausting in a way that doesn’t always fit into a perfect square image or a witty caption.
I don’t share this to be negative, but to be honest. I want you to know that the “achievement” version of me and the “struggling” version of me are the same person. They aren’t mutually exclusive. You can be proud of your progress while still struggling with your daily capacity.
This space is for both: the milestones I’m proud of, and the authentic, often messy, reality of what it actually takes to get there. Thanks for being here for all of it

31/05/2026

Dynamic Disability - why some days I feel like I can do a 10k, and others I feel like I can’t get to the kitchen 🚷

if you have dynamic disability, or know someone who does let me know in the comment or tag them. And if you have any questions surrounding my disability , be that my floppy left arm or my neurologically damage damaged legs, feel free to ask and I’ll get back to you ASAP 💬

22/05/2026

Accessibility isn’t an afterthought, or at least it shouldn’t be ♿️

Spotting this 6-foot-tall dog waste bin in Salford makes you wonder who actually designed it ( 😷).

By placing it out of reach for wheelchair users, it sends a pretty clear (and pretty wrong) message: that wheelchair users aren’t out here walking dogs.

Newsflash: Rolling is walking. Disabled people have pets, love the outdoors, and need accessible infrastructure just like anyone else. Let’s design communities for everyone, not just those who can reach the top shelf.
What do you think of this? Let me know below.👇

17/05/2026

💥 PLOT TWIST: You all thought I was doing a 5k... but because the walking challenges have been going so well, I’ve officially upgraded it to a 10k! 🏃💨

I am taking on this massive challenge to raise £200 for , an incredible charity that supports children and families living with upper limb differences.
To understand why this means so much to me, you have to know the timeline I’ve been fighting against:
• 2015: Lost the use of my left arm (now fully paralyzed).
• 2018: Paralyzed from the neck and waist down.
• 2020: Paralyzed from the waist down again.
• 2021: Paralyzed from the waist down for a third time.

After quite literally having to relearn how to walk multiple times, I decided I wanted to focus on my fitness and push my body to its absolute limits. This 10k is part of my 30 by 30 Challenge (completing 30 massive challenges before I turn 30). My motto? One arm, one year, one mission. (And yes, the goal to get a six-pack is still very much on! 💪)
I’m not doing this alone. I’m incredibly lucky to have the absolute legend and Paralympian as my PT for this journey. Amy just won the European Championships, and we are backing her all the way for Gold at the 2028 Games! 🥇

Because Amy and I both live life with one arm, Reach is a charity that means the world to both of us. They do vital work ensuring kids with limb differences can live life without limits.
How you can support:
Every single pound helps me hit that £200 target for these amazing kids. If you can’t donate, sharing this post means just as much!
🔗 The GoFundMe link is in my bio! Let’s smash this 10k!

13/05/2026

🚨PSA - CALLING ALL MEN IN PAIN. CALLING ALL DISABLED MEN. CALLING ALL MALE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES 🚨

I’m looking for men in pain. I’m looking for a vulnerable Bros that open to talking about their situation and are not shy with their own struggles.

This is not to say I’m not interested in all the incredible women doing all the great work in disability, pain, mental health and spreading awareness of vulnerabilities, I appreciate all of you and you all inspire me daily.

But, having run pain cafés, working in public health and being a content creator… I’m struggling to find other male influencers who are trying to promote the same thing. I know that pain disproportionally affects women, so obviously we will see more female influencers talking about their pain. Add the fact that men are often less likely to talk about their suffering, this means that it’s more important than ever that we have male voices speaking about persistent pain, disability and poor mental health.

so if you’re reading this and you’re a man who experiences any of the stuff I’ve spoken about, please comment below or drop me a DM and let’s see if we can help support each other on this difficult journey

10/05/2026

I was recently asked by to be on a panel for a Q&A in Wakefield.

The talk was discussing all things persistent pain to a room filled with healthcare professionals. These healthcare professionals varied from people who work in mental health to health practitioners that help manage peoples weight.

I found it really interesting that people in pain, people who are over/under weight and people who struggle with their mental health all have one thing in common… their conditions are comprise of three distinct parts -Biological - Psychological & Sociological factors - which grouped is called biopsychosocial factors.

The beautiful thing about this understanding is it means that you have more methods of managing these conditions and health constructs. For example, with mental health we all know the SSRI and antidepressants can be prescribed, but we also know the side-effects of these medications can sometimes be as bad as the condition itself. So there’s alternatives like talking therapies, art therapies, physical exercise, diet etc that can all help manage a mental health condition. Similarly, for Weight management, We now know that people can go on Ozempic (although we don’t necessarily understand the negative repercussions of this yet 😅) as well as do more traditional weight management methods surrounding diet and exercise.

So why is it when you go to the GP do they only ever traditionally offer you medications or surgeries? Why is biology seen as more important for pain conditions than psychology or sociology?

If you live in pain and you haven’t asked these questions and would like to… check out the website and follow both them and myself for more ✅

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