The interview podcast with Lee Freeman
BEYOND THE
PUBLIC IMAGE.
The person behind the story.
Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with fascinating people from entertainment, music, film, sport and beyond. Hosted by psychotherapist and interviewer Lee Freeman.
The podcast
REAL PEOPLE. REMARKABLE CONVERSATIONS.
Adversity to Strength is a long-form interview podcast hosted by UK psychotherapist Lee Freeman.
Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations with people from entertainment, music, film, sport, history, public life and beyond, we explore the experiences, relationships and defining moments that have shaped their lives.
From childhood and early influences to extraordinary achievements, unexpected opportunities and personal challenges, each conversation looks beyond the public image to discover the individual behind the story.
Inside the studio
A conversation worth having.
Every conversation begins with curiosity. In a relaxed, welcoming setting, Lee takes time to understand the person behind the public image, from their early influences to the decisions and turning points that shaped their lives.
The aim is to give guests room to speak openly, share unexpected perspectives and tell their stories in their own words.
No two journeys are the same, and the most interesting conversations often take unexpected directions. Through careful research, thoughtful questions and genuine listening, Lee explores the experiences, relationships and defining moments that have shaped each guest’s perspective on life.
Whether speaking with a familiar face from music, film or television, or someone with an extraordinary personal story, the focus remains the same: discovering the individual beyond the reputation and allowing conversations to develop naturally.
Featured interviews
SELECTED EPISODES.
Three conversations that capture the spirit of Adversity to Strength. Watch the full interviews and discover the stories behind the public image.
THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Reflections from people who have joined Lee Freeman for conversations on Adversity to Strength.
“Lee is an exceptional host. He has that rare combination of intellectual curiosity, long listening and insightful questions that make for a fantastic conversation.”
“Lee has a rare ability to ask questions that go beyond the surface, creating space for honesty, depth, and meaningful insight.”
“He does not dominate the conversation but uses his own experience to support the guest and enrich the dialogue.”
More conversations
SELECTED GUESTS.
Discover more guests from music, film, television, sport and remarkable personal journeys. Each portrait links to the full interview.
Jess Impiazzi
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Paul Stewart
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Felicity Ashley
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Beth Chamberlin
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Betty Guadagno
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FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION.
Discover Adversity to Strength with Lee Freeman on your preferred platform.
YouTube
Watch full interviews, new episodes and highlights on the official channel.
VISIT OUR YOUTUBE ↗Spotify
Listen to Adversity to Strength with Lee Freeman directly on our official Spotify show page.
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Meet the host
LEE FREEMAN
Interviewer · Psychotherapist · Creator of Adversity to Strength
Lee Freeman is a British psychotherapist and interviewer with more than 150 podcast episodes to his name. His interest lies in the people behind familiar faces, public reputations and remarkable life experiences.
Bringing careful research, genuine curiosity and an understanding of human behavior to every conversation, Lee explores the choices, relationships and unexpected moments that shape a life. His approach is conversational rather than formulaic, with careful preparation providing a foundation for genuine discovery.
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT LEE →About Lee Freeman
MORE THAN THE HEADLINES.
Across more than 150 episodes, Lee has interviewed guests from music, film, television, sport and other walks of life. His focus is not simply on what someone has achieved or become known for, but on the experiences, influences and decisions that shaped the person along the way.
Alongside his work as an interviewer, Lee is a practicing psychotherapist. That background informs how he prepares, listens and follows a conversation.
Lee's interests in history, music, film and people's individual experiences shape the range of conversations he pursues. His interviews aim to move beyond predictable questions and familiar headlines, while giving guests room to share unexpected details and perspectives in their own words.
For Lee, a compelling interview is not defined by celebrity, controversy or trauma alone. It is about finding what makes a person's life genuinely interesting, and asking the questions that allow an audience to discover something new. The result is a growing collection of conversations that listeners can return to for insight, perspective and compelling personal stories.
EXPLORE THE INTERVIEWS →From the podcast
NEWS & UPDATES.
Developments from Adversity to Strength, including news from the studio, new interviews and the stories behind the conversations. Here you can follow the development of the show and discover what is coming next.
A New Chapter for Adversity to Strength
After more than 150 episodes, Adversity to Strength is entering a new chapter, with a refreshed studio, a dedicated website and a renewed focus on thoughtful, thoroughly researched conversations that go beyond the public image.
READ THE FULL STORY ↗Guest proposals · Media · Partnerships
APPEAR & WORK WITH US.
We welcome considered approaches from publicists, agents and individuals with distinctive experiences, as well as relevant media and partnership enquiries. Every guest proposal is reviewed individually.
Carefully selected guests. Compelling lives. Conversations that go further.
To assess the interview experience, read what previous guests say or explore selected interviews and the full episode archive.
Alternatively, email your enquiry directly to lee@adversitytostrength.com.