The Greaterverse

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  Lucca Bevan: Living Out Loud With Epilepsy 11.08.2026 44min

  What happens when your greatest struggle becomes your greatest purpose?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Lucca Bevan, epilepsy advocate, neuroscience graduate and corporate leader.Together, Anne-Marie and Lucca explore what it was really like being diagnosed with epilepsy at just 14, how it changed her life overnight, and why she spent years hiding her condition. Lucca also shares how finding her voice has led her to become an advocate for people with epilepsy, challenging misconceptions, helping others feel seen, and creating more inclusive workplaces.In this conversation, you'll discover:What it was like being diagnosed with epilepsy at just 14 and how it changed Lucca's life overnightWhy Lucca kept her epilepsy secret for years — and what made her finally speak outThe realities of living with an invisible disability and the misconceptions that still surround epilepsyWhy self-advocacy is so important and how to find your voice when navigating a health conditionHow Lucca is working to make workplaces more inclusive and improve opportunities for people with epilepsy New episodes every Tuesday.Episode Resources: The GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverseYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseAmazon Music → https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverseEpisode Resources: Lucca BevanInstagram → @lucca.epilepsyTikTok → @lucca.epilepsy
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  Kevin Wekesa: From Rugby to the Olympics to Climate Action 04.08.2026 53min

  What happens when reaching the Olympic stage becomes the beginning of something bigger?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Kevin Wekesa, Kenyan rugby sevens player, Paris 2024 Olympian, mechanical engineer and founder of Play Green.Together, Anne-Marie and Kevin explore his journey from discovering rugby as a teenager to representing Kenya on the world stage, the setback that made him think his sporting career was over, and the extraordinary comeback that took him to the Olympics. Kevin also shares how seeing children unable to play rugby because of increasingly dry conditions inspired him to create Play Green, using sport to engage young people in climate action. In this conversation, you'll discover:How Kevin went from starting rugby as a teenager to becoming an OlympianWhy relegation made him believe his sporting career was over — and how Kenya fought backWhat competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics meant to himHow seeing children unable to play rugby helped inspire Play GreenWhy Kevin believes sport can be a powerful force for climate action and opportunityNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode Resources: The GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠Amazon Music → ⁠https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverseEpisode Resources: Kevin Wekesa / Play GreenInstagram → @_yokoohWebsite → @playgreenwithkevinwekesa
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  Rob Kenney: The Dad, How Do I? Story 28.07.2026 52min

  How did a simple YouTube channel become a source of comfort for millions?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Rob Kenney, creator of Dad, How Do I?, the YouTube channel that has helped millions of people learn the life skills many of us take for granted.Together, Anne-Marie and Rob explore the childhood that shaped him, the unexpected journey behind Dad, How Do I?, what it means to choose forgiveness over bitterness, and how one small act of kindness grew into a global community.In this conversation, you'll discover:How Dad, How Do I? began with one simple videoWhy millions connected with everyday life skillsHow his childhood experience shaped the parent Rob chose to becomeWhy forgiveness is about freeing yourself, not forgettingThe power of showing up for others, even in the smallest waysNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode Resources: The GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverseYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseAmazon Music → https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverseEpisode Resources: Dad, How Do I?Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dadhowdoi/?hl=enTiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdadhowdoiYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@DadhowdoI
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  Marie, Kae, Kathryn and Malini: AI Meets Climate 21.07.2026 31min

  What happens when four women decide to solve some of the world's biggest problems?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by four extraordinary entrepreneurs who are tackling climate change from completely different angles, from fashion and AI to construction, manufacturing and venture building.Together Kae, Kathryn, Malini and Marie share what inspired them to leave conventional careers, the challenges of building purpose-driven businesses, and why they believe entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for good. In this conversation, you'll discover:Why entrepreneurship is about taking a bet on yourselfHow AI is helping solve real-world climate challengesWhy solving the right problem matters more than having the perfect ideaWhy integrity can be a competitive advantage in businessThe advice these founders wish they'd known before starting their businessesNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources: The GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠Amazon Music → ⁠https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverse⁠Episode Resources: GuestsMarie Cheong100x100 → https://www.100x100.com/Kae RelaoValtor Solutions→ ⁠https://valtorsolutions.com/⁠Kathryn KnightMuun AI → https://muun-ai.com/Malini KannanNūll → ⁠https://nul.global/⁠
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  Louise Prashad: A Second Chance at Life 14.07.2026 39min

  What do you do when life gives you a second chance?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie speaks to Louise Pritchard about unimaginable loss, a life-saving liver transplant, and the decision to truly live.After losing her twins and facing a devastating health crisis, Louise was given a donor liver and a second chance at life. In a letter to her donor's family, she made a promise: she would look after this gift of life and live it to the fullest.Since then, Louise has completed 320 races, raised £350,000 for charity and competed in the Transplant Games. Her belief in the power of sport also runs through her work with Special Olympics Great Britain.In this conversation, you will learn:​How Louise navigated profound grief and trauma​What it meant to receive the gift of a donor liver​How sport took Louise from transplant recipient to Transplant Games competitor​Why running became her therapy and a non-negotiable part of her life​How Louise has used her experiences and the power of sport to make a difference for othersNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Louise PrashadInstagram → @a_gifted_lifeWebsite → https://etg2026.nl/ (Transplant Games)Website → https://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/ (Special Olympics)The GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠Amazon Music → ⁠https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverseMgwTNfTwV8sNSAG0hyPj
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  Dance God Lloyd: One Dancer: A Global Movement 07.07.2026 59min

  What can dance teach us about life? More than you might think.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and founder of Dance Grow Live, Dance God Lloyd.Together, Anne-Marie and Dance God Lloyd explore how dance took him from Ashaiman, Ghana to the global stage, why Ghana has become a destination for dancers from around the world, and how he's using dance to mentor young people, create opportunities and change lives.In this conversation, you will learn:How Dance God Lloyd built an international career through danceWhy Ghana has become a global destination for danceWhat happened after a viral challenge caught Beyoncé's attentionThe lessons success, setbacks and dance have taught himWhy mentoring the next generation is at the heart of everything he doesNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Dance God LloydInstagram → @dancegodlloydTikTok → @dancegodlloydThe GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseTikTok → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseAmazon Music → https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d352edc3-c3c1-4680-af9d-787a5c9b7b16/the-greaterverse
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  Paul Gabie: A Bottle of Wine. A 10,000 Year Problem 30.06.2026 34min

  What happens to a bottle of wine after the last glass is poured? It could take 10,000 years to break down.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Paul Gabie, founder and CEO of ecoSPIRITS, a company developing innovative circular packaging solutions for the wine and spirits industry.Together, Anne-Marie and Paul explore why more than 70 billion single-use wine and spirits bottles end up in landfill every year, why recycling alone isn't enough, and how innovation, collaboration and commercial thinking can help create a more sustainable future.In this conversation, you will learn:Why more than 700 billion single use glass units are produced and consumed every yearWhy recycling alone isn't enough to solve the problemWhat a circular economy actually looks like in practiceHow ecoSPIRITS is rethinking the future of wine and spirits packagingWhy sustainability and commercial success must go hand in handNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Website → https://ecospirits.globalLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecospirits/Instagram → ⁠@ecospirits.globalThe GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse
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  EXTRA: The Cold Case That Inspired Redbelly Crossing 25.06.2026 7min

  Could a crime novel help keep a 47-year-old cold case alive?A conversation with her mum led bestselling crime author Candice Fox down an unexpected path.In this special bonus episode, Candice shares the remarkable true story behind her new book Redbelly Crossing and the unsolved double murder that inspired it. After taking a possible lead to police, Candice turned to the one thing she knows best, writing fiction, to help keep the victims' story alive and encourage renewed interest in the case.Bonus episode.New episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Candice FoxWebsite → ⁠https://candicefox.org⁠Instagram → @candicefoxauthorThe GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠TikTok → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse
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  Candice Fox: Best-Selling Crime Writer. Wildlife Rescuer. 23.06.2026 35min

  What do crime writing, wildlife rescue and a healthy dose of nosiness have in common?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Candice Fox, one of Australia's bestselling crime authors whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Known for her gripping novels and collaborations with James Patterson, Candice has built a career around understanding people and telling stories. Away from the page, she has spent years volunteering with WIRES, taking part in hundreds of wildlife rescues, from ducks and possums to the occasional runaway chicken.Together, Anne-Marie and Candice explore the childhood that shaped her, the persistence required to build a writing career, the real-life cold case that inspired her latest novel, and why curiosity has become one of her greatest strengths. They also discuss how Candice brightness in making people laugh, and spending time with her daughter.In this conversation, you will learn:How Candice became a bestselling crime writerWhat it takes to navigate rejection and build a successful creative careerHow a real-life cold case became the inspiration for her latest novelWhat years of wildlife rescue have taught her about empathy and resilienceWhy curiosity is one of the most powerful tools a storyteller can haveNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Candice FoxWebsite → https://candicefox.orgInstagram → @candicefoxauthorThe GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse
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  Sonica Beckmann: Kindness You Can Wear 16.06.2026 24min

  What if kindness wasn't just a value, but the foundation of a business?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Sonica Beckmann, founder of House of Kind, a fashion brand built around kindness, equality and empowering women.After a successful international legal career that saw her become Head of Legal for a multinational company by the age of 30, Sonica took a leap into entrepreneurship to create something that stood for more than profit. Today, House of Kind weaves kindness into every aspect of its products, from symbols of allyship and empowerment to partnerships that support greater equality and representation.Together, Anne-Marie and Sonica explore kindness in leadership, creating workplace cultures where people can thrive, the importance of lifting others as they rise, and why business can be a powerful force for positive change.In this conversation, you will learnWhy kindness is a leadership strengthHow Sonica built House of Kind from an idea into a purpose-driven brandWhy great leaders share credit and open doors for othersWhat it means to put purpose alongside profitNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:House of KindWebsite → https://houseofkind.londonInstagram → @houseofkind.londonThe GreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverseTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse
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  Shreeya Giri: Mental Health Without Stigma 09.06.2026 25min

  It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to ask for help. And it’s okay to go to therapy, even when you’re happy.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk is joined by Shreeya Giri, founder of Happy Minds, a mental health organisation transforming access to care across Nepal.After experiencing her own struggles while living in London during the pandemic, Shreeya returned home to Nepal determined to rebuild a system that felt accessible, affordable and culturally relevant. Four and a half years later, Happy Minds now operates across 29 countries, supporting Nepali communities wherever they are in the world, through therapy, awareness campaigns and corporate partnerships while actively dismantling stigma around what mental health really means.If you’ve ever struggled to articulate how you feel, questioned whether therapy is “for you,” or wondered what it takes to change systems from the inside out this conversation will stay with you.In this conversation, you will learn:Why mental health is about far more than depression and anxietyHow culture shapes the way we understand and access therapyWhat it takes to reduce stigma and build psychological safety in communitiesThe realities of leading a mission-driven organisation as a young female founderWhy mental health support isn’t only for moments of crisisWhat it truly means to create a world with good mental healthNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Happy MindsWebsite → https://happyminds.health/Instagram → @happyminds.healthThe Greaterverse:Instagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  EXTRA: What Is Emotional Evolution? 05.06.2026 4min

  After losing her 17-year-old son, marine photographer and whale guide Tris Sheen found a deeper understanding of grief, compassion and what it means to keep moving forward.In this special conversation from The Greaterverse, Tris reflects on "emotional evolution", the lessons nature has taught her, and why we should never assume we know what someone else is carrying.
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  Tris Sheen: Finding the White Whale 02.06.2026 38min

  What happens when a childhood fascination with animals turns into a life spent swimming with whales?In this conversation, I'm joined by Trish Sheen, underwater photographer, whale guide and founder of a whale swimming school in Tonga. From growing up on boats and exploring the ocean with her family, to photographing some of the world's most remarkable marine life, Trish has spent decades building a deep connection with the sea.After discovering photography through her artistic background, Trish found a new way to experience the ocean — capturing moments that few people ever get to witness, including encounters with humpback whales and one of the world's rarest animals: an albino white whale.In this conversation, we talk about:Growing up on the water and how her family eventually found their way to TongaSwimming with humpback whales and photographing the rare albino whale, SialeA memorable encounter that left her with a squid on her faceHow photography changed the way she sees and experiences the underwater worldNew episode every TuesdayEpisode Resources:Website: https://www.tribewildlife.com/our-storyInstagram → @tris_sheenieGreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  Charlotte Pierce: Olympic Hopeful. Champion Mindset 26.05.2026 27min

  Charlotte Pierce isn’t just building strength for herself, she’s using it to help others rebuild theirs.In this conversation, I’m joined by Charlotte Pierce, a world silver medallist in weightlifting, law student, humanitarian and aspiring Olympian. Charlotte’s story is one of extraordinary strength, not just in the physical sense, but in the resilience, grit and hope she has shown through some incredibly difficult chapters in her life.After discovering weightlifting during a challenging period, Charlotte found not only a sport she loved, but a source of peace, community and possibility. Since then, she has gone on to represent Great Britain, win a world silver medal, recover from a serious brain injury, and set her sights on the LA Olympics.In this conversation, we talk about:How weightlifting became a source of peace, confidence and opportunityRecovering from a serious brain injury and learning to go slow to go fastCharlotte’s Olympic ambitions and what training looks like nowUsing lived experience to support young people facing homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges and domestic violence.New episode every TuesdayEpisode Resources:Instagram → @chijifilmGreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok →⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  Douce De Boiseglin: The Power of Sport 19.05.2026 24min

  What if one conversation could change the course of your life?After travelling to rural India, former Team GB fencer Douce found herself confronted with a simple reality: girls wanted access to sport, but the facilities simply didn’t exist.That moment led to the creation of Girls in Motion, a charity building sports courts for girls in rural India and helping unlock confidence, community, improved health outcomes and educational opportunities through sport.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie and Douce chat about:How fencing transformed Douce's own lifeWhy sport can be a powerful tool for girls’ empowermentThe hidden health challenges many girls were facingWhy India’s future in women’s sport could be enormousNew episode every TuesdayEpisode Resources:Girls in Motion → ⁠⁠⁠http://girlsinmotion.co.uk/Instagram → @the_girlsareinmotionGreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠⁠TikTok →⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  Derek Campana: When Animals Walk Again 12.05.2026 30min

  What if injured animals got a second chance?This week on The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie sits down with Derrick Campana, founder of Bionic Pets, the company creating prosthetics and mobility devices for animals around the world.From elephants in Africa and camels in the desert to guinea pigs, birds and beloved family pets, Derrick shares the extraordinary stories behind helping injured animals move again, and the emotional impact that has on the people who love them.In this conversation, Anne-Marie and Derrick discuss:How a chance encounter with a dog named Charles led to the creation of Bionic PetsBuilding prosthetics for elephants, camels, birds and animals around the worldThe emotional connection between humans and animals and what resilience can teach usDerrick’s journey from NASA projects to becoming one of the world’s leading animal prosthetics expertsThe future of Bionic Barn and educating the next generation of animal prosthetics innovatorsNew episode every TuesdayEpisode Resources:Bionic Pets → ⁠https://bionicpets.org/Instagram → @bionicpets, derrick_campana, @wizardofpawstvGreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠⁠TikTok →⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  Becky Sheraidah: Where Creativity Knows No Limits 05.05.2026 23min

  What does a world with limitless joy look like?Step into the studio at Arthouse Unlimited. This week, I sit down with Becky, the founder of the Arthouse Unlimited studio supporting 60 neurodivergent adults with high support needs.Inside the studio, artists are given space, coaching, and creative freedom to develop their own styles, from bold humour to completely unfiltered self-expression, and their work is spectacular. It is full of colour, personality and joy. Their work is turned into products, sold in a shop, and in some cases, run as their own collections.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Becky built a studio centred on creativity, dignity, and purposeWhy individual expression matters, and how each artist’s unique style shines throughHow art is creating real opportunities, independence and self-confidenceThe role of inclusion in building a society where everyone feels valuedWhy joy can come from the most unexpected placesNew episodes every Tuesday.Episode Resources:Arthouse Unlimited → https://arthouseunlimited.org/Instagram → @arthouseunlimitedGreaterverseInstagram → @thegreaterverseYouTube →⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@thegreaterverse⁠TikTok →⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreaterverse⁠
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  Nick Shoolingin-Jordan: Filming at the Edge of the World. 28.04.2026 36min

  He’s been lowered into a volcano, immersed in the Amazon, and filmed ants in the Sahara. This is what life in the world’s most extreme environments really looks like.In this episode, filmmaker Nick Shoolingin-Jordan shares stories from behind the scenes of major productions, working alongside Sir David Attenborough, Morgan Freeman and Will Smith, and what those experiences have taught him about nature, resilience and our planet.New episodes every TuesdayIn this conversation, you’ll hear:What it’s really like filming in some of the most challenging conditions on Earth and creating worlds like The DinosaursThe surprising ways nature adapts, from desert ants to life in the rainforestWhy connection to community and nature is important, and the role filming plays in telling that storyHow Nick broke into filmmaking, and why you should never give upEpisode resources:Follow, share and listen to more episodes here:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegreaterverse
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  Sarah De Jonge: One Million Hearts. One Simple Idea. 21.04.2026 30min

  What if something as small as a handmade heart could change someone’s day...or even their life?In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk speaks with Sarah De Jonge, the founder of a grassroots kindness initiative that began with one simple idea: sew 1,000 small felt hearts and give them to people to bring a little bit more kindness into their lives.What started as a personal creative project has since grown into a global movement. Today, more than one million pocket hearts have been shared around the world in hospitals, schools, community groups and moments when people needed a reminder that someone cared.From grief and loss to hope and human connection, this episode explores how small acts can create powerful ripple effects far beyond what we imagine.Because sometimes the smallest gestures carry the greatest meaning.New episodes every TuesdayIn this episode, you’ll learn:How a simple idea turned into a global movementWhy kindness is contagious — and the science behind itThe powerful ripple effect of small gesturesHow creativity can help people navigate grief and hardshipWhy compassion for others often starts with compassion for ourselvesEpisode resources:1,000 Hearts - hearts.com.auInstagram: @1000_heartsFollow, share and listen to more episodes here:⁠https://linktr.ee/thegreaterverse
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  Jake Lambert: Turning Life into Laughter 14.04.2026 37min

  600 million views. One comedian. A powerful purpose.In this episode of The Greaterverse, Anne-Marie Kruk speaks with Jake Lambert, comedian and host of “Had Worst Mondays” podcast, whose sharp observational humour and candid storytelling have captivated audiences across the world. From turning his experience with epilepsy into powerful and relatable comedy, to achieving over six million views on his very first TikTok post, Jake shares how humour can transform life’s challenges into moments of connection and joy.Jake reflects on his journey into comedy, the artists who inspired him, including Harry Hill and the late Sean Lock, and the surreal moment he discovered that Jerry Seinfeld and his wife are fans of his work. In this conversation you will learn:The story behind his first viral TikTok, which reached over six million views.How Jake uses comedy to navigate and raise awareness of epilepsy.The comedians who inspired him, including Harry Hill and Sean Lock.What it was like discovering that Jerry Seinfeld is a fanIncredible people. Incredible things.New episodes every Tuesday.Episode resources:Jake LambertSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UUxkpG8wLVtHdx8S4aSqNWebsite: jakelambertcomedy.com⁠Insta: instagram.com/jakelambertcomedyYouTube: www.youtube.com/@jakelambertcomedyTikTok: @jakelambertcomedyFollow, share and listen to more of The Greaterverse episodes here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegreaterverse⁠