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Life Changing

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Mental Health
Domestic Abuse
Crocodile Attack
PTSD
Harrison Okene
Trauma
Identity
Family
Adoption
Al-Qaeda
Hostage Survival
Deep Sea Diving
Laryngectomy
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Basketball
Newport
Grief
Plane Crash
The Role Of Education In Domestic Abuse Prevention
Maternity Care

In this series Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have set their lives on an entirely different course.

This podcast is all about the human experience, how people deal with obstacles that turn their lives upside down. The journeys are not always straightforward and there are often some remarkable discoveries along the way.

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Reading his great-grandfather's memoir, Joe Dunthorne discovers a disturbing confession

In her early twenties Carol Cairns, the daughter of a priest in Ireland, had a passionate affair with a young bohemian poet called Benedict Ryan. In the Dublin of the 1960s, their improbable partnership burned bright but briefly. Somehow the gap in t... more

Phillip Browne was born into a large and loving Windrush generation family in Birmingham. Church and singing were an important part of his upbringing, and when he struggled at school it was singing that gave him an escape and a status. But just as he... more

Robin Elsey Webb is a young and already very successful yachtsman with a dream of tackling the famous Vendee Globe, the single-handed round the world yacht race. But his plans were shattered during a trip to Antigua, when he was violently attacked an... more

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Dorothea Merzbacher
Joe Dunthorne's grandmother who experienced the turmoil of Nazi Germany.
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Larry O'Brien
Survivor of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster, who heroically saved many lives during the incident
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Stacey Goodwin
Former gambling addict and advocate for women in recovery from gambling addiction.
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Pete Doherty
Rock star, singer-songwriter and frontman of The Libertines
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Episode: Introducing Young Again
Mohammed Zaman
A man who fled Bangladesh to escape persecution and later became a victim of modern slavery in the UK before finding hope through volunteering.
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Nick Hitch
Civil engineer and hostage survivor
Episode: Hostage Survival
Dan Adesie
Basketballer from Bristol
Professional Basketball
Episode: Introducing the new series of Life Changing
Tier Blundell
A man who overcame childhood challenges of racism and exclusion to excel academically.
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Dr Sian Williams
Host of Life Changing, a compassionate and insightful interviewer, focusing on the personal journeys of individuals facing extraordinary life events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Heartrending and helpful

    This pod will never leave you indifferent. All stories make your heart go out to the people who tell them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guzel1776
    Russia2 months ago
  • Cringe!

    Just listened to the singing bus driver and the secondhand embarrassment was off the charts. Self advertisement at its worst. It was like a 40 year old stage school child singing at every opportunity and hamming it up. It was so cringeworthy… ugh!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BoredByeBye
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Hit and miss

    Sometimes these are incredible, life changing stories, sometimes as mundane as ‘woman has panic attacks and buys a campervan’. Very hit and miss but the earlier episodes are worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CMTA23
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The Singing Bus Driver

    I loved listening to Phillip’s journey. Very inspiring and uplifting story and perseverance. The host and guest both have beautiful voices. So smooth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aussie Caroline
    Australia3 months ago
  • This started off as a good podcast that told unbelievable stories that ordinary people went through. Now it's all about how religious people experience miracles. Don't bother.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Nero
    5 months ago

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The series garners praise for its insightful content but occasionally receives criticism regarding episode pacing and presentation.
Many comments highlight the ability of the host to connect with guests profoundly, evoking genuine emotions.
Overall, it is regarded as a valuable source of inspiration and reflection, with narratives that resonate personally with many listeners.
Listeners appreciate the deep emotional storytelling and the powerful, authentic human experiences shared.

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The Great Escape
Q: What part would you say agoraphobia plays in your life now?
Angela stated that for many years, agoraphobia controlled her life, but now she feels she has reached a stage where she controls it to a large degree.
The Great Escape
Q: Can you describe for us what it was like, what your body was doing, what your brain was doing?
Angela explained that she experienced overwhelming feelings of panic, including sensations of hot and cold liquid nitrogen moving through her body, and felt trapped and exhausted from the anxiety.
The Reluctant Hero
Q: How did you feel about being called a hero?
Larry expresses discomfort with the title of hero, believing he did what anyone else would have done.
The Reluctant Hero
Q: What was going through your mind when your family was waiting at home?
Larry mentions that thoughts of his family didn't enter his mind while he was saving others—it was all about survival.
The Reluctant Hero
Q: What was it like for you during the tipping of the ferry?
Larry describes the chaos, fear and his disorientation as the ferry capsized, with people panicking around him.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Changing

What is Life Changing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series engages listeners with compelling narratives of individuals who have navigated significant life challenges, exploring the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Each episode showcases real-life stories that range from personal traumas and triumphs to extraordinary survival tales, highlighting the transformative moments that have shaped these individuals' lives. The podcast emphasizes authenticity and depth, shedding light on the often complex emotional journeys behind these life-altering experiences.

With a focus on personal growth and healing, it's likely to resonate with those interested in human interest stories, self-discovery, and the various ways individuals cope with life's unpredictability. Noteworthy i... more

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Life Changing launched 4 years ago and published 69 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Dorothea Merzbacher
2. Larry O'Brien
3. Stacey Goodwin
4. Pete Doherty
5. Mohammed Zaman
6. Nick Hitch
7. Dan Adesie
8. Tier Blundell

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