She joined the army aged 19 after signing up for a cadet course where she also met her fiancé, Mike. She found herself thriving in physical training and loved seeing the positive results it had on her mental health. “It made me feel confident, it made me feel strong and it helped reduce anxiety,” she says.

However, her time in the army was cut short after the tragic death of Mike and her sergeant’s callous actions once she returned to work after compassionate leave. The loss fuelled her desire to learn more about fitness and share the benefits with those that also experienced a lack of confidence.

She tells listeners how financial hardship, an abusive relationship and her extreme determination helped her get to where she is today. “I’m really grateful for every failure, knock back and rejection because, truth be told, that’s what has driven me to become the person I am today”, she says, reflecting on her experiences.

Listen to the episode to hear more about Lucy’s journey and how her two furry friends gave her comfort when she needed it most. Nobody Told Me… My Cats Would Lead Me To Success is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast.

"Nobody Told Me.... My Cats Would Lead Me To Success"