Podcasts

Building Resilience with Paralympian Darren Harris

Darren Harris is England's most-capped blind footballer, a dual Paralympian, a motivational speaker, and a father. In this podcast, recorded during International Retinoblastoma Week, he talks about overcoming adversity and why "there's never been a better time to be blind."

Darren Harris giving a speech on stage.

Former Paralympian Darren Harris an expert in overcoming adversity, blending lived experience, storytelling and psychological research. 

He founded Unblind Your Mind, a transformational programme of speaking, coaching and masterclasses. He is also a dual Paralympian and England's most-capped blind footballer playing 157 times for his country.

In this episode, recorded for retinoblastoma awareness week, he talks to Keith about losing his sight to eye cancer, building resilience, tackling adversity and why there has "never been a better time to be blind."

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