Sliding Doors

Anna Williamson is a Psychotherapist, TV & Radio Presenter, Podcaster, number one best-selling author and life coach counsellor. She is best known for using her diverse skillset in her role as one of the well-loved dating agents on 'Celebs Go Dating', and host of the podcast 'The Affair'. She is also the co-host and producer of the wildly popular podcast, LuAnna: The Podcast. Anna is the author of four books, regular columnist at Closer and Psychologies magazine, offers a 1 to 1 private coaching practice for those in need, and is the co-founder of the Relationship Place.In this episode Anna opens up around the importance of work-life balance and setting boundaries. We challenge her beliefs around fate and meant to be, and she comes to some realisations she has never thought of before! Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: having a mental breakdown in her twenties that led her to become a therapist, hiring a random personal trainer who turned into her husband and how meeting Louisa changed her life!Follow the podcast to keep up to date with episodes each week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, subscribe to our Substack and follow us on Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @annawilliamsonofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Sykes is a Singer Song-writer best known as a member of the multi platinum selling boy band ‘The Wanted’, with global chart topping hits such as ‘Glad You Came’, ‘Chasing The Sun’ and ‘All time low’. He is also a successful solo artist reaching a billion streams with the first stage of his solo career. Taking a break after the tragic death of band member Tom Parker, Nathan has now returned to his music. Fresh from releasing his first solo track in eight years, ‘Getting Lost’, his new long awaited album ‘Ultraviolet’ is out this October!In this episode Nathan opens up about his time in the band, dealing with grief, self discovery and finally starting to feel like he knows who he is and the artist he wants to be! He discusses his thoughts on believing his life is mapped out for him, and sometimes feeling he is on autopilot and just knows what decisions to make! His three Sliding Doors Moments include: choosing to go to Sylvia Young's rather than Grammar School, choosing to join The Wanted over solo record deals (even though he never wanted to be in a boyband!) and choosing to follow his gut leave his record label after they offered him a deal.Follow the podcast to keep up to date with episodes each week! To share your own Sliding Door Moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, subscribe to our substack and follow us on Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @nathansykes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Eyre is a award-winning Singer/ Songwriter with a double platinum number one single, two MOBO awards, and her debut single with Rudimental, ‘Waiting All Night’ won them a Brit Award. Since then she has gone from strength to strength with hits such as ‘Came Here for love.’ Her early career was a whirlwind of chart hits and dance collaborations, often leaving her own vision on the sidelines. She is now back with her long anticipated second album ‘Everything in Time’ writing the music she's always wanted - her own authentic R&B/soul body of work that is as unfiltered, fearless, and fully-formed as she is.In this episode Ella opens up about her new found sense of clarity and self confidence and she really believes she is starting a new chapter in her life. She believes that things happen for a reason, even if you don't realise it at the time and knows that the key moments in her life were meant to be. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: the story of how she ended up at the Brits School that was the catalyst to her career in music, the moment she was chosen to sing on 'Waiting All Night', and the 'what ifs' of dating in her twenties!  Follow the podcast to keep up to date with episodes each week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, subscribe to our substack and follow us on Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @ellaeyre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Laing is an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Broadcaster, Author and Presenter. He is the founder of the confectionery company Candy Kittens, the Podcast production company Jampot, and is best known for appearing on Made in Chelsea and is now a regular radio presenter on BBC Radio 1. He hosts two chart topping shows: Great Company, and NewlyWeds which he hosts alongside his wife Sophie Habboo. Beyond business and broadcasting, Jamie is an advocate for mental health awareness, and early this year completed 5 ultra marathons in 5 days for comic relief and is releasing his next book ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ out in October.In this episode Jamie opens up about all aspects of his life, the risks he has taken, the things he got wrong and how he has learnt to grow and believe in himself. His story so far has been one of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of passion and he trusts his gut when faced with big decisions. His three Sliding Doors Moment include: getting a knee injury which shattered his dreams of becoming a professional rugby player, deciding to do Made in Chelsea instead of taking a job in wealth management and the moment he decided to follow his instinct and start a podcast which has led him on a journey to fulfill his dream!Follow the podcast to keep up to date with episodes each week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, subscribe to our substack and follow us on Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @jamielaing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have news...Sliding Doors is starting a Substack! I have been thinking about this for a long time and now feels right to create a space where I can share my personal insights, stories, thoughts and experiences, based on all the knowledge and conversations I've had in the past 5 years of Sliding Doors! My aim is to have a place to share my thoughts, but also to spark conversations and community, and get people talking and sharing their insights...and to ultimately be inspired to embrace their own journey! I would LOVE if you could subscribe, share, send to friends- our first article will be live on Thursday!! SUBSCRIBE TO SLIDING DOORS SUBSTACK HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liberty Mills is an Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach where she empowers others to transform their health and lives, sharing her expert knowledge on topics ranging from anxiety, autoimmune disease, the menopause and fertility fitness. At the age 30 she received a diagnosis of Lupus, and after being told that there was no cure, she was determined not to be defeated and spent years researching the illness. Nearly 20 years later, Liberty is now free of all Lupus markers and it was her own journey that led her to become a fully qualified coach. She published her first book ‘360 Fertility’ in May of this year. In this episode Liberty delves into the incredible journey she has been on and how through strength and resilience she has got through the hard times in her life to grow and survive. She discusses her beliefs in fate and luck and how there is always a lesson to learn from any moments in life, good or bad. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Having a miscarriage at 20 weeks and how it gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage and start a new life, being diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 30 and just as she launched her new business we went into lockdown that made her pivot and become the success she is today! ** TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions on miscarriage **Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @mills.liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deesha Dyer is a Philanthropist, Award-winning Strategist and Author and the Founder and President of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She was most notably the former White House Social Secretary under President Barack Obama, orchestrating state dinners and welcoming world leaders to the White House. Deesha has just released her first book ‘Undiplomatic’ which has a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt, interspersed with insights and anecdotes about what it was like having the Obamas as her managers. She writes regularly for establish publications, co-founded beGirl.world Global Scholars. Community is where Deesha’s heart is anchored and she represents that everywhere she goes.In this episode Deesha shares her insights and experiences of working at the White House and the fascinating journey she has been on through her life and career. She has an brilliant outlook on destiny and how she believes certain things are written for us, but there can be many ways to get there. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting into her first choice of college, the random longshot she took to apply for an internship that changed her whole life and how she nearly became a dancer in the entertainment industry. Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @deedyer267 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Macdonald is a Multi-Platinum-selling Singer-Songwriter whose unmistakable voice and heartfelt lyrics have made her a standout figure in the music world for over 15 years. She burst onto the scene in 2007 with her debut album 'This Is the Life', which went on to sell over three million copies and topped charts across Europe. Since then she’s released five consecutive UK Top 10 albums, had 12 million sales and over a billion streams and has built a dedicated global fanbase. She has just released her brand new album ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’ and her latest single ‘Can You Hear Me?’, where she seeks to inspire the next generation to keep their faith for a brighter future. In this episode we delve into where Amy's love of music comes from and where she gains inspiration for her songwriting. We discuss the importance of timing when it comes to the 'what if' moments in her life and the concept of luck and hard work. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: answering an ad for demos in NME that kick started her whole career in music, the decision to give up plans to go to university and follow her music career and the night out that led her to write 'This Is the Life' that changed her life forever!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @amy_macdonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becky Adlington is Great Britain’s most successful female swimmer. She became a household name following her two-gold medal winning performances at the Beijing Games in August 2008, and also two Bronze medals in London 2012. Her unique blend of charisma and charm, as well as her dedication and professionalism in the pool, has made her a global superstar, and a role model for female athletes around the world. Becky was awarded an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and following her retirement in 2013, she started her 'Learn to Swim Programme' with the goal that every child in Britain will be able to swim 25 metres by the time they leave primary school. A trusted voice for women in sport, Becky is an experienced ambassador, spokesperson and pundit as well as a full time business owner and mum.In this episode Becky shares her journey from competitive swimming to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her life. She discusses the importance of the connection between mental and physical health, and her story highlights the power of connection, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: her sister's health crisis at the age of 17 and the impact this had on her and her family, how her Olympic success led her to find her purpose and was the catalyst to start her 'Learn to Swim Programme' and how a night in Liverpool changed her dating app location settings that led her to met her now husband!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @beckyadlington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remi Idowu is a self-taught Chef, Baker, and Content Creator who turned her love for her West African heritage and a passion for cooking, into a thriving brand. Her online platform @FoodbyRemi, is where she shares flavour-packed yet approachable recipes with the goal of teaching her vibrant community of more than 1 million people that cooking is an accessible skill. Remi is listed by Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art & Culture and has been shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason's Content Creator Of The Year 2025. She has just released her first cookbook, 'Sugar & Spice' that delivers flavour-packed sweet and savoury recipes to give your dinners a glow up, with simple tricks and hero ingredients for maximum joy and minimal effort.In this episode Remi chats all about the amazing journey she has been on from starting a small online business at the age of 19, to releasing her first ever cook book! Remi is a true inspiration of someone who has grown her passion and love into a business and is the definition of ‘do what you love.' We delve into how things in her life felt meant to be, and how as a religious person she does believe that when things don’t happen for you, they’re not meant for you. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: being fire from her job that was the catalyst to start her baking business full time, meeting her fiancé on a train when he asked her for the time (the true essence and definition of an SD Moment!!) and her decision to live by herself.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @foodbyremi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Estelle Bingham has been supporting others to find more love, purpose and connection in their lives for over 20 years. Described as ‘The Heart Whisperer’, she is committed to helping others heal, express their truth and embrace and embody their true joy and potential. In her twenties, Estelle was a journalist and TV and Radio presenter, working for media organizations including the BBC, ITV and the Discovery Channel. Today she works privately on a one-to-one basis with clients, working with some well known names such as Fearne Cotton and Charlotte Tilbury. Earlier this year she also launched her first book ‘Manifest your true essence’ where you'll discover her potent practices to tackle all the blocks to your desires.In this episode we discuss Estelle's thoughts and beliefs connected to manifesting and the Sliding Doors theory, and how the heart connects to so many of our decisions and gut feelings. Estelle also instills a lot of her wisdom and knowledge around manifesting your true desires. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: working as a temp at a Media Agency and how this led to her achieving her dream as a TV Presenter, leaving her job a Channel 4 News and how this changed her life, and moving back to the UK with her son.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @estelle.bingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Pasquale is one of Britain’s best-loved Comedians and Entertainers, and his comedy career and live stand-up tours have been entertaining audiences for over three decades! Joe burst onto the scene with his trademark high-pitched voice and quirky humour, quickly becoming a household name. From sell-out tours and hit television specials, to starring roles in West End productions — he’s a true performer. Joe is an 'I'm a Celebrity' champion, a published author, and even a qualified pilot and also studying for his Open University Degree in Geo Sciences! He has just finished a sellout tour of the 'Prat Pack' with best mates, Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley and Shane Richie.In this episode we see a very different side to Joe, as we learn more about his beliefs in the meaning of life and thoughts and theories on the world. Joe doesn't believe in luck, but more when preparation meets opportunity and he opens up about his journey with fear and how he has overcome things in his life. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting run over when he was 13 which was the catalyst to his career in comedy, doing 'I'm A Celebrity' and overcoming his fears which changed his life and the decision he made to take a trip to Venice that took some sad and spiritual twists and turns...but felt meant to be.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @joepasqualeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ateh Jewel is an award-winning Journalist, Producer, Broadcaster, and Beauty Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience redefining the beauty industry. She is a regular columnist for publications such as Marie Claire and Hello Magazine, where she shares her insights on beauty, culture, and well-being. Her expertise also extends to broadcasting, where she has been a regular presenter on shows such as This Morning and Good Morning Britain. She also launched Ateh Jewel Beauty—a brand born from her own experiences, designed to celebrate deeper skin tones and offer nourishing, inclusive products. In this episode Ateh shares all sides of her story which will have you both laughing and crying! Her passion and dedication shine through with everything she does. She's been through adversity and challenges, ups and downs but she is now thriving in the second act of her life and believes what is meant for you won't pass you by. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: failing her exams and missing out on a place at Oxford uni..which then led to her meeting the father of her children, rejecting job offers and going freelance at the age of 23 and the decision to blow up her marriage four days before launching her beauty brand!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @atehjewel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chesney Hawkes is a Singer Songwriter, who was a teen sensation at the age of 19 when his single ‘The One and Only’ catapulted him into pop stardom. He was one of the first teenagers in pop history ever to bag the Number One spot with a debut release, staying at the top for five weeks and crashing Top 10s world-wide. Chesney has been very open about his rise and fall in the industry and for a while took time out of the limelight and also became a well respected and talented songwriter. Now 53, he is back with a bang, releasing his first collection of new material in over a decade. Fans will no doubt agree that his surprising and deeply personal sixth studio album, 'Living Arrows' was worth the wait. In this episode Chesney opens up about why he decided to do Celebrity Big Brother and how fear is the only thing standing in our way when it comes to taking on new opportunities, growing and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. He has a great zest for life and doesn't believe in coincidences or regrets, as everything that's happened to him, good and bad, has got him to where he is now. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: If I hadn't turned on the TV and seen Roger Daltry looking for a young boy to play his son in a movie, his career would not have been the same (and we have a bonus moment of how 'The One and Only' was VERY nearly a throw out!!), if he hadn't made a last minute decision to watch his friend perform in a pub he never would of met his wife, and what if he had said yes when asked to write with a young up and coming artist?!Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @chesneyhawkesofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LOOK BACK: Before we launch our new series, we wanted to take a look back at one of our favourite episodes. Sliding Doors: Your Story is the mini-series that delves into YOUR amazing Sliding Doors moments. On this episode of Sliding Doors: Your Story we chat to Katie James.Katie's Sliding Doors moment is the truest depiction of fate and meant to be, when a 1 in 22 million chance meeting led to her saving someone's life and is a beautiful story of serendipity, generosity and karma.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28Guest: @itsmekatielou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.In this episode we take it back to the film's release and its premiere at the Sundance Film festival and how it felt to finally be released into the world. We also delve into the cultural moment when the term came to life- and the theories around parallel lives and the multiverse….we hear from our cast and crew about their beliefs and how the heart of the film really is a story of love and fate and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.In our final episode of the series we take it back to our roots and delve into some amazing Sliding Doors Moments…..not only do we hear from the cast and crew but celeb fans Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Bradley Walsh and Rachel Stevens discuss their sliding doors moments and love of the film. And we reflect on the impact the film has made to our everyday culture, 25 years on!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder, Laura Whitmore, Steven Bartlett, Rachel Stevens, Bradley Walsh and Lucie Cave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.In this episode of Sliding Doors 25 we delve into where the film’s idea came from - in a Sliding Doors moment writer and director Peter Howitt had, that planted the whole seed. We chat to the cast and crew including John Hannah and Jeanne Tripplehorn about the casting and early days of making the film…and discuss how the whole film nearly wasn’t made and had its own Sliding Doors moment! We also chat to TfL about the making of the movie and filming on the underground and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month the iconic film ‘Sliding Doors’ is 27th years old! We have delved into the archives to re-release our SD25 documentary for it’s 2 year anniversary!Sliding Doors 25, in partnership with TfL, is a four-part series that delves into the iconic film’s backstory. Speaking with cast and crew about their very own ‘Sliding Doors’ moments alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic 90s movie classic, 25 years after its release.In this episode we unpick THE Sliding Doors moment when Gwyneth Paltrow runs to catch the tube and find out all about how this was created. We speak to the cast about their experiences on set, favourite scenes and discuss THAT haircut that defined the 90s. We find out about the process of GP playing and portraying two different contrasting lives in the film and of course some BTS audio footage from the set of the film!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Episode Guests: Peter Howitt, John Hannah, Philippa Braithwaite, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Smith, David Hirschfelder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Healey is TV Presenter and Broadcaster best known for presenting Inside the Factory for 9 series and 10 Years Younger in 10 days. She began her onscreen career with numerous self-titled lifestyle documentaries series for BBC Three, focusing on life through her perspective as a woman, including studies on drinking, childbirth, body issues, dating and money. She has since presented BBC’s Supermarket Secrets, Sunday Morning Live and she took part in Celebrity MasterChef. In 2022 Cherry achieved a lifelong ambition by fronting 'Women’s Health: Breaking the Taboos'- the first ever television programme to focus solely on women’s health, and she continues to advocate for investment and improvement in the sector. In this episode Cherry is open and honest about the ups and downs in her life and where her passion, motivation and dedication comes from in all aspects of her life. We delve in her spiritual beliefs and the magic of the universe when it comes to fate and luck! Her Sliding Doors Moments include: when she nearly joined a religious cult when she was younger that would have taken her down a totally different path, the chance meeting of a Director at the BBC that became a light bulb moment and was the catalyst to her career in TV, and a near death experience in Thailand.Follow the podcast to hear more amazing Sliding Doors Moments every week! To share your own sliding door moments, discuss your thoughts on episodes and enjoy bonus content, join us on Facebook and Instagram! @slidingdoorspod Hosted by: @jenbecks28 Guest: @cherryhealey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.