Ellie Simmonds: My Birth Mum Gave Me Up - But I’m Not Angry

Ellie is one of Britain’s most decorated Paralympians and the youngest person ever to receive an OBE, making history both in and out of the pool. 🏊 

You might also have seen her amazing documentaries, like Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family (A BAFTA winner by the way…), or ice-cold moves on Strictly Come Dancing. She is simply one of the kindest, warmest people I’ve met. After watching her documentary I became completely fascinated by her story and just knew I had to get her on the podcast. 

In this episode we talk about everything from team pranks and embarrassing moments with Barack Obama, to disability in the care system, online hate, regrets, and the incredible friends and family that keep her grounded. She really is amazing and I can’t wait to see what she does next!

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Producer: Emilia Gill

Assistant Producer: Alex Reed

Video: Josh Bennett, Jake Ji and Harry Sawkins

Sound: Joe Richardson & Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Original music: BUTCH PIXY

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