Ade Adepitan on Sport, Stigma and Sacrifice

23/06/2025 53 min
Ade Adepitan on Sport, Stigma and Sacrifice

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Episode Synopsis

Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan joins Oscar for this week's episode. From his early life in Nigeria and contracting polio just one dose before full vaccination, to becoming a sporting hero and TV personality, Ade shares a powerful story of resilience, family sacrifice, and self-discovery. We hear about the challenges of parenting with a disability, confronting stigma, and why he had to hide his own wheelchair from his parents. Plus, Ade opens up about how crawling up a volcano changed his sense of control – and how to protect your body when you rely on it every day.

Oscar is also is joined by Dr Robin Chatterjee from HCA Healthcare UK (a leading consultant in musculoskeletal, sport and exercise medicine) who offers expert advice on shoulder injuries, long-term joint health, and the impact of Omega-3s – whether you’re a Paralympian or just dealing with everyday aches.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠HCA Healthcare UK⁠.