listen: the a:live podcast with carly wilford and ed jackson
Standing at the side of the DJ booth at Soho Farmhouse, I met Ed Jackson for the first time. Working in the music business you come across people from every walk of life. Music has the ability to bring people together, especially when the vibes are high and the dance floor is losing it to Patrick Topping. We got talking, he explained that he used to be a rugby player and after an accident in 2017, he was told he would never walk again. Not from a rugby accident but from accidentally jumping in the shallow end of a swimming pool.
That day, Ed’s life changed forever. Whilst for many this could have meant he saw his life was over, in-fact, for Ed and for his family and friends this was the start of a life changing journey. One where he pushed his mind and his body to limits that have defied convention. Not only is he able to now walk again (and throw shapes on the dance floor), he climbs mountains.
Witnessing both Ed’s and his wife Lois’s endless bravery and unrivalled resilience to make the most from every second on this planet, makes you appreciate every day you wake up with the world at your feet. From their challenges to raise money for the charities they support to launching their own ‘Millimetres to Mountains Foundation’, they have turned adversity in to opportunity and are here to share their story far and wide.
When it came to launching this podcast, the first episode had to be with Ed. Not only has he overcome challenges in his life that seem unimaginable, he has done it with impeccable humour and character. I hope that you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed creating it. Put on your walking shoes, grab your favourite headphones, get outside and step in to the mind of Ed Jackson…
Pics: Jack Goodman
connect with ed and find out more…
follow him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edjackson8
check out millimetres 2 mountains foundation: https://millimetres2mountains.org
