S3 EP 7: David Smith MBE on embracing life in the face of cancer, Olympic gold glory, and finding purpose

17/09/2025 1h 11min

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Our guest this week is David Smith MBE, gold medallist, multi-disciplinary athlete, and someone who has faced more crossroads than most of us can imagine. David’s story is one of relentless resilience. From missing out on the Winter Olympics by a hundredth of a second, to standing on top of the podium at London 2012 just two years after a life-changing cancer diagnosis, his journey has been marked by triumph and setback in equal measure. Over the last 15 years, David has undergone seven spinal surgeries, faced paralysis, and learned to reframe life not just as an athlete, but as a human being driven by values, curiosity, and gratitude.This conversation is about identity, resilience, mortality, and the art of being present, even when the future is uncertain. If you enjoyed this episode, please click follow. It means the world and allows us to keep creating. You can also follow us on Instagram ⁠@thecrossroadpod⁠. And a big shout out to Prism Studios, the team behind the episode you are hearing today!

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