Angela's life has been shaped by extraordinary resilience and a deep commitment to caregiving. Her strength was forged early, as she cared for her older brother and supported her family. She carried this determination into her career, rising from a clerical position to railway management, then volunteering in Iraq to rebuild infrastructure after the war. Despite the danger, she persevered for two years.Angela's personal journey was filled with both love and hardship. She married her husband i...
Mar 7, 2024
43 min
Nick found himself struggling to reconcile his personal identity and life expectations as he navigated a future shaped by disparate influences from his parents and societal expectations. Pursuing an unfulfilling career in the city broker and witnessing his wife's grief as she lost her mother led to a significant crossroads and awakening for Nick. After exploring works of philosophy and self-help, Nick undertook a profound self-analysis and decided to leave his job and take nine months off to ...
Feb 29, 2024
1 hr 18 min
Gee met her partner Paul through the dating app Bumble. She found out she was pregnant within a few months, and whilst most people were pleased, her father's reaction wasn't what she expected. We discuss hormones, breastfeeding, full-moon babies, birthing plans, how to pick a midwife, right through to travelling with a newborn and trying to maintain a sense of self. Gee had just moved back from five years in Uganda and found herself locked down in the UK in 2021. She bought a house in the Nor...
Feb 22, 2024
1 hr 30 min
"I am a bit different and a lot of people think they should be ashamed by that. Once you understand uniqueness, embrace it, and if someone doesn't like it, that's their issue. So I've become so laser focused - once I focus on something, we're going to the N'th degree. We're going to Saturn. Not even the Moon, we're way past the moon!" The first phase of Mark Edmonson's life was physical - playing for the best rugby league teams in the world, including winning many championships with St ...
Feb 8, 2024
1 hr 43 min
Gemma lived in London for around 15 years. She was torn between staying in her current job, career and home versus being closer to family and living a slower pace of life. In this relatable episode, she talks us through the decisions and circumstances that lead to her deciding when was the right time, and talks us through the pros and cons of a first year away out of city life. Gemma has attended the Windermere Weekend by Adventure Solos and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend.---If you enjoy Life ...
Feb 1, 2024
1 hr 32 min
Adam wasn't his real name, but it is now. He had to create a new life in the UK after fleeing his birth country in fear of his life. Adam started his Adventure Solos journey with a day hike (it was so fulfilling to see him light up now he has a second chance at life) and has since joined us for the Dearne Valley Weekend amongst other events. Hearing this incredible and bold story will give you a newfound appreciation for life and those freedoms we take for granted on a day-to-day basis....
Jan 25, 2024
1 hr 17 min
From 20 pints a day to sober, Harrison (also known as the Fell Foodie) shares his story of learning to better manage mental health through the outdoors. Harrison previously joined us on a Windermere Weekend event. For him, depression set in during puberty and he found alcohol was a way of dealing with this, until that fairly quickly became a problem in itself also. We chat about with Harrison about his brave recovery from alcohol addiction, his ongoing management of his mental health, a...
Jan 18, 2024
2 hr 2 min
In February we're hosting our first Adventure Solos event of 2024! Find out what's involved in the Dearne Valley Weekend in this chat with Nat and Chris. Please note this is an additional episode, the usual weekly podcast will be out as usual this week also.You can find tickets and information about the Dearne Valley Weekend by following the link below: https://www.AdventureSolos.com/dearne-valley-weekend---If you enjoy Life Changes, here are some ways you can support us:1). Please leave a ra...
Jan 16, 2024
11 min
Chris' turn under the spotlight - growing up abroad, overlanding trips, corporate life and starting Adventure Solos. followed by those 'rapid-fire' questions. This is part three of a three-part special.---If you enjoy Life Changes, here are some ways you can support us:1). Please leave a rating on this podcast player;2). Consider supporting us via our Patreon (with options for merchandise) at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSolos/3). Join the Adventure Solos mailing list for free at: https:/...
Jan 11, 2024
1 hr 2 min
We zoom in on Nat, his life, career and what makes him tick, before gently interrogating him with some 'rapid-fire' questions. This is part two of a three-part special.---If you enjoy Life Changes, here are some ways you can support us:1). Please leave a rating on this podcast player;2). Consider supporting us via our Patreon (with options for merchandise) at https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSolos/3). Join the Adventure Solos mailing list for free at: https://www.AdventureSolos.com/mailing-li...
Jan 4, 2024
43 min