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.

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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.

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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.

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