Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Living Life Differently
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| EP15 - Ursula Martin - One Woman Walks | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:16:42 | |
By her own admission, Ursula Martin struggles to take life seriously. She has spent most of her life in low paid jobs, in between periods of travelling. These days she spends her time in Wales, struggling with the balance between ethics and comfort that most first world lifestyles require. She plants seeds and forgets to harvest them. She makes plans with friends in between periods of ignoring them. She has kayaked the length of the river Danube. She has written two books, about cancer and walking and nature, that cover two journeys of more than 9000 miles. She might never put on a backpack again, she might disappear without trace, she might begin working on a novel. And as this podcast episode is launched, she is walking the length of England and Scotland from Lands End to John O'Groats on an inspirational walking book tour. To follow Ursula's 'extreme rambling' adventures check out these links: __________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP14 - Tricia & Cathie: Race Across the World | 28 Jul 2023 | 01:12:29 | |
If you've ever thought of putting your life on hold to do an incredible, life-changing adventure then this is the episode for you! We speak with Tricia and Cathie who competed in the BBC hit series, Race Across the World. Tricia and Cathie were both in their 40s at the time that they applied for the show and were very settled in life with full time jobs and family ties. Little did they know that their application would be successful and that it would result in a whirlwind 2-month race across Canada, competing against four other teams. Tricia and Cathie talk in depth about the challenge of pausing their busy lives to be able to fly across the other side of the world, and also talk about the challenges of being away for that length of time. Follow their future adventures on Instagram. __________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP5 | Zoe Langley-Wathen | Living on a Canal Boat | 03 Apr 2021 | 01:02:42 | |
After 13 years of teaching and a life changing experience of a long-distance walk, Zoe decided to change her life. She quit her job in teaching to follow her passion for adventures and writing. In addition to this, she moved from her home in Dorset to live on a canal boat with her partner, Mike. Now moored on the beautiful Monmouthshire-Brecon canal in Wales, Zoe spoke to us about the challenges of making big life decisions. She also speaks about the realities of canal boat dwelling! Follow Zoe and her adventures here: - Website www.headrightout.com - Instagram - @headrightout - Twitter @headrightout - Facebook @headrightout ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP4 | Sarah Williams | Founder of the Tough Girl Podcast | 20 Mar 2021 | 01:01:38 | |
After working in finance for 8 years, Sarah made a big and bold decision to quit her high-flying city job and spent 18 months travelling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and doing a ski season. She used the time abroad to help her decide on what she wanted to do with her life. As a result, she set up Tough Girl Challenges as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. She founded and developed the Tough Girl Podcast from scratch, where she’s interviewed over 350 inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challenges. The Tough Girl Podcast has been downloaded over 1.5 Million times in 174 countries. It won the Women’s Sport Trust, Media Initiative of the Year Award in May 2018 and the She Extreme best adventure podcast in 2019.
In addition to this she has completed the Marathon des Sables (6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert), thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 100 days (2,190 miles), completed a Masters in Women & Gender studies at Lancaster University and cycled the Pacific Coast Highway and Baja California solo and unsupported (over 4,000 km). Follow Sarah’s adventures, podcast and social media channels here Listen to my episode with her about my 767 mile bike ride here. ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP3 | Ellie Mahoney | Moving to Portugal | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:52:45 | |
After living in France for just over 10 years (listen to EP1 for more details) Ellie landed a remote job and decided that it was time for another big move in life. Motivated by the desire to live somewhere warmer and cheaper, she opted to relocate to Portugal - a country she had never even visited before. She talks about her decision to move, why she chose Portugal, what she loves about the country and how she has achieved financial freedom and became debt free! She also gives some top tips on looking for properties to rent / buy in another country. Follow Ellie's adventures on her socials below: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/elliemahoney ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP2 | Helen Dainty | Cycling the World | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:49:14 | |
In this episode, I talk to Helen who is 50,000km into her epic worldwide cycling adventures. She is aged 42 and talked to me from her base in North Macedonia whilst she waited for pandemic travel restrictions to be lifted. Helen talks about how she got into cycle touring, how she finances her travels and how she overcomes shyness on the road. You can follow Helen's adventures here: I also mention the Warmshowers website in this episode - a site dedicated to matching cycle tourers with hosts who can put them up for the night for free, all over the world. ___ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP 1 | Ellie Mahoney | Moving to France | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:48:20 | |
Ever thought about packing up and moving abroad to start a new life? Listen to Ellie's story - after some huge financial pressures, she bought an ex-builders van for £400, packed it to the roof and set off to the French Alps. She went to France with very basic French language skills and took a huge drop in salary. It was a big gamble. Did it pay off? Listen to find out! You can follow Ellie on her socials below - but spoiler alert....she's no longer in France! Check out Episode 3 to find out more! Social links: https://linktr.ee/elliemahoney ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP13 - Sarah & Harriet: Help We Bought a Village! | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:55:33 | |
In their mid-40's Sarah and Harriet decided that they needed a big change in their lives. Tired of working long days with little down time and tired of the expense of houses in the UK, they decided to sell up and move to France. But this was no ordinary move. After searching online during the Covid Pandemic for a property with holiday let potential, they fell in love with a small hamlet in the north west of France. Following their hearts more than their heads, they took the plunge and put a deposit down on their dream property. One year on from the purchase, Sarah and Harriet talk about the stresses and strains of making such a big decision, the challenges they've faced to get a business up and running, and all the positives of starting a new life abroad. With two Gites on their property already open for guests, and another Gite on the way, the couple have been working hard to realise their dreams which have most definitely come to fruition. Follow their adventures either on their website or their Instagram page. ________________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP12 | Phillipa Alexandre | Vanlife & Moving to Portugal | 10 Jul 2021 | 01:00:37 | |
Join us in this episode as we speak with Phillipa Alexandre who left the island of Jersey with her husband Callum and their cat Theodore after realising that they both needed to change their lives for the better. Phillipa talks about how and why they decided to leave Jersey and how their vanlife adventure went across Europe. Their adventure didn't end with vanlife, as through a twist of fate, they decided to buy a static caravan in southern Portugal. Follow Phillipa via her blog and her social media channels below: Blog: https://rvmanvyi.com Social Links ________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP11 | Linda Wilmott | Independent Hostel Owner | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:56:56 | |
When the opportunity came for Linda Wilmott to leave her well established career in the civil service, she jumped at the chance. Her organisation were offering Voluntary Exit packages, and having got to a point of high stress and dissatisfaction with her job, she knew it was time for a BIG change. At the age of 47 she left the security of a career with nothing else to go to. Linda applied for a voluntary role with Stirling Youth Hostel for six weeks, and in that time, she was inspired to try something new. She was already a keen hiker and loved the outdoor life. So after speaking with her partner and sister, she decided that buying a Youth Hostel would be her next step. With no experience of hospitality previously (and lots of Googling), Linda, her partner and sister clubbed together to buy a hostel together in the heart of Cumbria. 7 years later, she is still managing the Alston Youth Hostel and despite the long hours, she has no regrets about changing her life. Follow Linda's Youth Hostel adventure here: _______ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP10 | Kelly Hayes-Raitt | International Pet Sitter | 12 Jun 2021 | 01:00:00 | |
Kelly Hayes-Raitt admits that she sleeps around (usually with pets!) as a full-time international pet sitter. Fifteen years ago, after a 30-year career as a political activist promoting social and environmental justice, Kelly ran for public office and got her butt kicked. She decided to take a sabbatical from politics and ended up in the Middle East working with refugees. She’s housesat throughout the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. She’s visited more than 70 countries, including pre- and post-U.S. invasion Iraq, from where she reported. She's written several essays about her trips to the Middle East that have been published in a variety of anthologies, literary journals and newspapers. She's also written the definitive book about housesitting called How to Become a Housesitter: Insider Tips from the HouseSit Diva, available in soft cover or Kindle on Amazon or as an ebook from her web site www.HouseSitDiva.com. Besides sleeping around with animals, Kelly is an avid scuba diver who tries to perfect her octopus-whispering. Follow Kelly on her other social networks: Facebook - www.facebook.com/jumpstartyourbookwithkelly Twitter - https://twitter.com/KellyHayesRaitt Kelly is also an Editor & Book Coach at: www.JumpStartMyBook.org And a Travel Writer at: www.TravelAwaits.com/author/kelly-hayes-raitt/ _______ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP9 | Louise Dumayne | Living in the Yukon Wilderness | 29 May 2021 | 01:19:05 | |
Louise Dumayne lived in London and worked as an actor all her professional life. In 2012, aged 42, she made the life-changing decision to fulfil a childhood dream of moving to the Alaskan Wilderness. She now lives with her husband in the Canadian Yukon at their extremely remote, off-road, off-grid log cabin. In 2017, they featured in the Channel 4 series “Escape to the Wild”. Her short story, The Bear, was published in Words and Women IV (Unthank Books) and she’s currently working on a novel based in The Yukon. You can follow Louise's Yukon adventures here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/yukonbushlife Blog: http://yukonbushlife.blogspot.com ....... To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP8 | Siobhan Daniels | Fulltime Vanille (UK) | 15 May 2021 | 01:01:32 | |
In this episode we speak with Siobhan Daniels who has retired from her role in the BBC to travel the UK in a motorhome. Having sold her flat and most of her possessions, she bought a motorhome with no previous experience of vanlife. Siobhan talks passionately about using her retirement at the age of 61 years young to challenge ageism and ageist stereotypes. She also discusses her round the world backpacking trip at the age of 50 after taking a gap year from work. Follow Siobhan's motorhome adventures on the following social media channels: Twitter - https://twitter.com/SiobhanDaniels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shuvonshuvoff/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@siobhandaniels6 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-daniels-5a46a91b8 Blog - https://shuvonshuvoff.blogspot.com ....... To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP7 | Natalie & Amanda | Full time Vanlife (Australia) | 01 May 2021 | 00:52:55 | |
In this episode we speak with Natalie (from Australia) and Amanda (from Brazil) who are travelling full time together in a converted bus. The couple have been travelling around Australia, earning a living on the road through the sale of various online products. They share how they got into vanlife, their favourite places that they've visited and share the best and worse things about living this way. Follow Natalie & Amanda's vanlife adventures on their social links here: ______ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP6 | Daniela Carneiro | Truck Surf Hotel Owner | 17 Apr 2021 | 00:44:48 | |
In this episode we speak with Daniela Carneiro from Portugal. Daniela left her job as an Environmental Engineer to follow her two passions; surfing and travel. After going on a 7-month travel adventure she realised that she could not return to her old life. With her boyfriend Eduardo, they spent time travelling in a campervan and finding some great surf spots. Whilst they were travelling, an idea developed for the Truck Surf Hotel; an amazing vehicle that converts into sleeping and living space which is now their full time business. Daniela speaks all about her decision to leave her career, and how she now lives her passion every day. Truck Surf Hotel website Truck Surf Hotel Instagram Truck Surf Hotel YouTube _____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP16 - Lynn Stephenson - Full Time Travelling | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:53:52 | |
In this episode, the inspirational Lynn Stephenson talks to me about her epic worldwide travels. She reflects on where her passion for travel first started, and also her ambitious plans to visit EVERY country in the world - spoiler alert - she'll achieve it sooner than you think! Lynn discusses how it was quite an easy decision for her to sell her house 2.5 years ago to lead a full-time-travelling life. She rightly states that her lifestyle is not for everyone, but I'm sure that this episode will make you think about where you'd like to travel to next! To follow Lynn's adventures, check out the links below: __________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP17 - Jo Bradshaw - Adventurer & Expedition Leader | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:18:57 | |
Jo Bradshaw is an Adventurer, Expedition Leader and Public Speaker who has summited Everest and also reached the highest summit on each of the other six continents. But life wasn't always this adventurous for Jo. In this episode, she shares how one decision to do a parachute jump in 2004 led to a 'sliding doors' moment that totally changed her life. By 2007. she had developed a love for adventure so much so that she quit her well paid job for a job in adventure which was half her salary! Since then, she has never looked back and has travelled the world leading expeditions and achieving some incredible personal feats. To follow Jo's adventures, check out the links below: __________ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP20 - Morag Sjolin - From Scotland to Sommelier | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
How does a Scottish woman go from classroom teacher to certified Sommelier, carving out a brand-new life in the wine world? In this episode, Morag takes us on a journey that’s anything but ordinary. From moving abroad and navigating new cultures, to stepping into motherhood, to building a career in education before making a bold pivot into her true passion — wine — her story is one of curiosity, courage, and reinvention. We also dive into a deeply personal chapter: the health scare that forced her to pause, reassess, and redefine what really matters. Her honesty and perspective will leave you thinking about your own path, and what might be possible if you let yourself explore new places and new versions of you. It’s an inspiring, heart-warming conversation — I hope you love it as much as I did. To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP19 - Helen Neave - From the Health Service to Rewilding | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:57:54 | |
Helen once had a thriving career as a Consultant Surgeon and Senior Leader in the NHS — but a love of nature led her down an entirely different path. In 2010, she and her husband bought a 26-acre field and began transforming it into a thriving wild haven — planting 20,000 trees, sowing wildflowers, digging ponds, and creating homes for birds and bats. Then, during a summer picnic in 2017, one spontaneous conversation sparked an idea: what if they could do this full-time? That moment led to the birth of Make it Wild, a rewilding business that now helps individuals and companies across the UK boost biodiversity and reconnect with nature. In this episode, Helen shares her inspiring journey from surgeon to rewilding entrepreneur — and what it really means to live a life that gives back. You can follow Helen and Make it Wild here: ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP18 - Emily Chappell - Cyclist and Author | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:09:49 | |
When Emily struggled to get a job despite being a graduate from Cambridge University and the School of Oriental and African Studies, she made a decision which altered the whole course of her life. Whilst living in London, she applied to be a bicycle courier and after a near miss with a vehicle and a chat with the driver, her perspective on life shifted. With a love of cycling and travel, she announced to friends and family that she was going to cycle around the world. Fast forward to when we catch up today and she has written two books about her cycling life and now makes a living from all things cycling related. You can follow Emily here: Substack (where she writes regularly) ____ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP21 - Kate Bennett-Brown - From Burnout to Ocean Life | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:54:11 | |
Kate's future was mapped out from a young age as she aspired to be a Doctor. After reaching the point of starting her surgical training, she experienced burnout. This made her stop in her tracks, take time out from her employment and really think about what she wanted to do next. What lay ahead was a completely new life; a life far removed from the stresses and strains of life in a busy London hospital as she made the decision to focus on starting a new life in Portugal whilst still being able to work on her own business. To follow Kate, find her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebennettbrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katebennettbrown To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP22 - Morgan Price - From one hemisphere to another | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:05:35 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Morgan Price who made the huge decision to emigrate to Australia with her family. We talk honestly about what led her to that moment, the fears and doubts that came with it, and how it felt to uproot not just herself, but the people she loves the most. We get into:
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving abroad, felt restless with the life you’re living, or wondered whether you’re brave enough to choose a different path — this conversation will resonate deeply. It’s about more than emigration. It’s about trusting yourself when the "safer" option is to stay put. Follow Morgan's adventures on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@prices_aussie_adventure __ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP23 - Emma Smithson - Unschooling & Starting Over in Thailand | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:08:20 | |
What happens when the UK no longer feels like the right fit for your family? In this episode, Emma Smithson shares how she, her husband and daughter made the bold decision to leave the UK and start again in Thailand. We talk about the real reasons behind the move — including the rising cost of living — and what it’s actually like building a new life abroad. From creating a sustainable lifestyle to documenting their journey on YouTube, Emma opens up about the practicalities, fears and freedoms that come with stepping off the expected path. We also dive into their decision to “unschool” their daughter and what learning looks like outside the traditional system. This isn’t a holiday story. It’s about choice, courage and designing life differently. If you’ve ever wondered could we actually do this? — this episode is for you. Follow the Smiths On Tour here: Website: https://www.smithsontourblog.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Smiths_On_Tour £1 Club: https://buymeacoffee.com/smithsontour TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smiths_on_tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smiths_on_tour1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566108217957 _______ To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglifedifferentlypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglifedifferently YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingLifeDifferently Website: https://livinglifedifferently.com | |||
| EP24 - Kat Bird - Traded a 9 to 5 career for a life on the road | 04 May 2026 | 01:16:14 | |
Kat Bird shares a fascinating insight into a life shaped by bold pivots, brave decisions, and embracing change when it mattered most. From serving as a young woman in the Royal Navy working on helicopters, she later transitioned into a long career as an Air Traffic Controller, all while choosing an unconventional lifestyle living on boats. Then, after several key life events prompted a rethink, Kat and her family took another leap — buying a motorhome and creating a whole new chapter of freedom, travel, and adventure through Wandering Bird. This episode is packed with perspective, resilience, and proof that it’s never too late to change direction. You can follow Kat's adventures here: To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: | |||
| EP25 - Ali Mahoney - Pivotal moments and adventures that go wrong | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
To celebrate 25 episodes, my sister Ellie takes over the host's chair and asks the questions I've been asking my guests all year. Together, we explore some of the pivotal moments, adventures, challenges and decisions that have shaped my own journey. From cycling across countries and learning to ride a motorbike in my fifties, to leaving behind the idea of a "normal" life and creating one filled with purpose, freedom and adventure, this is a candid conversation about what it really means to live life differently. If you've ever felt the pull to do something bigger, try something new, or rewrite the script for the second half of your life, I hope this episode gives you the courage to take that first step. Because the most interesting chapters of life are often the ones we never planned. To connect with me and find out more about Living Life Differently then follow my social media channels or visit my website: And if you'd like to follow Ellie's journey in Portugal, here are her links: | |||