Inspiring people
In need of a good heart-warming tale? Introducing... these amazing humans!
'Running the London Marathon without kidneys'
Maddy Warren will become the first dialysis patient to run the 26.2 mile marathon.
I was shot in the head during a marathon
Dennis Rainear still managed to complete the marathon in Michigan despite being shot.
The bamboo bike that’s crossed a continent
Kate Rawles cycled more than 8,000 miles to raise awareness of biodiversity loss.
Max's Law: "I feel very honoured"
Changes to organ donation laws in England could be named after 10-year-old Max.
Why I've decided to come out at 91
‘I’m enjoying becoming a gay icon at 91’
From 'terrible teen' to thriving entrepreneur
A weightlifter has turned her life around to become a successful business woman at 32.
'Why I cycled the world after surviving suicide'
Josh Quigley cycled over 10,000 miles to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Why you should love your saggy boobs
Meet blogger Chidera Eggerue, the woman behind the viral hashtag #saggyboobsmatter.
Stephen Hawking replied to listener's letter
5 live listener Matthew wrote to Stephen Hawking in 1990, and received a response!
From maths teacher to weightlifter
Lucille started powerlifting at 49 – a year later she had won three Commonwealth medals.
10-year-old boy outscores Einstein on Mensa IQ test
Mehul Garg became the youngest person in a decade to achieve the highest score of 162.
From Olympic swimmer to coffee shop owner
Life after sport: How Fran Halsall swapped the swimming pool for the coffee beans.
How I'm tackling transphobia with manicures
Charlie Craggs is fighting transphobia and misconceptions with her pop-up nail salon.
'I have Parkinson's at 39 but it's no reason to panic'
Aaron is managing his early onset Parkinson's through his love of exercise.
The selfie campaign urging you to 'get your belly out'
Meet the women who are best friends thanks to a campaign for people bowel conditions
Ugg boots & pink leggings: Wrestling’s pansexual star
Jack Sexsmith discusses being a pansexual professional wrestler on the UK circuit
Lenny the dementia-friendly barber
Lenny travels around hospitals and nursing homes with his pop-up barbershop.
Why should I care about body confidence?—Fit & Fearless
Does a shift in what your body looks like change your body image? Tally and Vic discuss.
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Horror make-up helps artist cope with depression
Beth's horror make-up looks helped her battle unrealistic beauty standards.
'Black kids can be wizards too'
Young activists from London are re-imagining famous film posters with an all-black cast.
Why female world leaders ‘complain’ at washbasins
Former Australian PM says women leaders complain about talk of their appearance.
‘Mario Kart taught me how to race F1’ - Button
Button revealed his preferred character was Bowser.
‘#MeToo isn’t a moment, it’s my life’s work’
Activist Tarana Burke says women will “continue to tell stories of sexual harassment”
Young fan sends £5 to his goal hero
Huddersfield Town fan Adam sends £5 to his goal hero Aaron Mooy after Man Utd win.
