Unexpected Turns

Ever wondered which are our most downloaded episodes from Season 1 ? We will be releasing a count down tomorrow! And hopefully we will be back with our latest Episodes from Season 2 very soon. Thank you for sticking with us. Anne, Bev & Julie.

What is coming up next on the show? We are excited about our next show, 'The House that sat down'. Unfortunately due to a few technically issues, this won't be published until the end of July. Meanwhile do take the opportunity to listen to some of our previous episodes, and let us know what you think. A couple have generated lots of discussion. Heather's show 'A safe space', has got lots of you messaging us, despite it having only a few downloads. Our most popular show by far this season, Jon Dibben 'Mars Bars to Medals', has also generated lots of discussion. You can contact Jon directly on instagram: @jdibben94 or @performbydibbens. Till next time.

What gives you strength? Forca against Cancer is giving cancer warriors strength and support. It was started by a group of friends to support, the truly inspirational Carla Whitbread. Today the charity has grown and is supporting cancer warriors from Southampton to Dorset. It is a charity close to my heart and run completely by unpaid volunteers. To find out more follow them on instagram @forcaagainstcancer. ,

Sam is a determined, successful woman, who oozes positive energy, so what prompted her to say, "There are worse addictions to have?" Listen to find out how Sam went from skipping PE to winning body building competitions.

How did Robert go from training pampered pooches, and their even more pampered owners to dealing with wild animals and rivers in deepest Alaska. And what is he planning next?

Her life in the country surrounded by farms sounded idyllic. Waking up to the sounds of birds and animals, no one worried about locking their doors, or cars, so why did Heather swap it for a home in a rundown city where she woke up to the sound of sirens and gunfire? And more importantly just how did she manage to bring the farm to an inner city neighbourhood.

Finally, I get to chat with Jon about his love of racing, the highs and lows and the determination needed to succeed . Listen in to find out how Mars bars led to the World Championships.

You think you've got it all, beautiful family, home and a very successful buisness when suddenly everything unravels and you end up homeless. How do you cope? Clive's positivity and zest for life was not going to let anything hold him back, like Richard Branson he is in his early 70s and looking forward to everything life still has to share. Listen in to hear his story.

How do you cope when your mother discards you to pursue men and money? Having been thrown out of her home as an 11yr old Lisa moved in with an older cousin and thrived. But life has not been straight forward. Now Lisa and her family are living full time in their motor home, 2 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs! Just how did that come about? We catch up with Lisa and her family in Spain and hear her story. #hope #nevergiveup #travel #campervanlife #unexpectedturns #realtalk #mentalhealth #family

Living in Uganda, you don't get to be a 'Disney kid', you have to work from the 'get go'. Today we welcome back Max (Listen to his first Episode Max: It'll all be for the best ) who tells us how following his arrest he got involved with the Uphill Trust school in Uganda and what difference it is making to both the students and local community. It's not easy, but Max and the team have raised thousands and achieved huge success. Find out more here: https://www.uphilltrust.org/ #uphilltrust #raisinghope #uganda #education #unexpectedturns #notadisneykid #brideprice #unexpectedturnspod

Michael, describes himself as a musician, writer, actor and autistic. Today he shares some of the changes in his life and how he deals with them, particularly unexpected changes, without allowing them to 'freak him out'. This is the 3rd time we have spoken and although he has not found things easy he is always inspiring and has a huge amount of gratitude for everything in his life. This episode is coming out between Valentine's and Mother's Day. As a mum it is wonderful to hear how much he appreciates his family and friends. #autism #family #realtalk #mentalhealth #musictherapy #change #unexpectedturns #relationships

Unexpected Turns with Liam Lethern. Getting started is the hardest bit, there are always reasons not to, you just have to balance it out and go for it. Then to keep going when your head and body start messing with you. What is it like stepping out of your "normal life" and travelling half way across the globe to hike the Appalachian Trail. Listen in to find out how Liam conquered the "Green Tunnel" We all say, tomorrow, another day/year, why not now? Do you agree? #unexpectedturnspod #mentalhealth #reasonsnottoo #justdoit #trialhiking #AppalachianTrail

Today we meet Max MacDonald , whose life has taken him all over the world, overcoming numerous set backs and unexpected turns. He thought he had it made having won a scholarship to become a pilot with British Airways but life got in the way, yet he says even if he could turn back time he would not do anything differently and treasures the experiences he has had. #unexpectedturns #pilot #africa #arrested #expatlife

How did Precieux Noka go from County lines drug runner to National Champion? Getting into County lines drug running is easy, getting out not so much. But to then completely turn your life around and become both an inspiration to others and a National Champion is pretty spectacular. #drugs #unexpectedturns #glovesnotguns #countylines #grooming #boxing #unexpectedturnspod #hope

How do you cope when your son is dying? What can you do? Mark and his family trusted the experts and as a family they have fought through, becoming stronger together. Now Mark tells his side of the story. Follow : @wessex_heartbeat instagram & Facebook www.heartbeat.co.uk

How does an aspiring Tech CEO end up removing Rhino Horns? All in the hope of saving them. Chloe has had some journey, I first met her at the biggest, and arguably best Bike races for youngsters-Assen Jeugd Tour. Chloe was there with Welwyn Wheelers, Dame Laura Kenny's old team. Now living and working in Dubai, having moved there straight after University, Chloe has made a name for herself in the Tech industry but she has always loved animals and is now very much involved with preserving African wildlife, even settling up her own company Wildtracks. Chloe never stands still, ambitious and passionate I cannot wait to find out what the future holds, but know she will make a huge difference to the animals she is protecting. Follow her on instagram : @wildtracks and @conservationchloe #unexpectedturnspod #conservation #hippos #africa #africanwildlife #safari #dubai #assenjeugdtour

How do you cope when your body fails? Today we talk to my nephew who despite a broken heartbeat is thriving, his motto never give up We tend to think of heart attacks happening to 40-50 year adults yet today we talk to my nephew, the super resilient Chris Allenby who survived multiple heart failures before he completed primary school. I can still remember our shock when we heard he had Long QT, also known as SADS-Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Now in his 30s, very little was known about his heart condition and there were even fewer survivors. We talk about how it has changed both his life and that of the family. Follow: @allenbychristopher on instagram #heartattack #sads #heartfailure #anxiety #depression #longQT #realtalk #mentalhealth #unexpectedturnspod #unexpectedturns #trains

Stabbed and left to die in his own home, while his family slept upstairs Darren talks about his recovery. Physically he appeared fine but to survive the day to day he buried his anxieties, refusing to recognise he had a problem until he tried to take his own life. Today he shares how he coped and is using his knowledge to help others. #menshealth #realtalk #mentalhealth #survivors #knifecrime #unexpectedturns #trauma

We all need to feel safe, and expect to be safe in our own home yet a year ago 9yr old Olivia Corbel Pratt was tragically shot dead when her mother opened their front door. Years early Darren Barden opened his front door and was viciously attacked and left for dead, while his family slept upstairs. Like Olivia, Darren was not the target, how do you ever come to terms with that? Somehow Darren survived, although his physical wounds healed, his mental scars remain. Hear how he is only now over 20years later coming to terms with his ordeal. A trauma that has given him a determination to live every minute and a passion to help others, particularly men, accept and express their feelings. As he says skip to the good bits. Skip to the Good Bits by Darren Barden @darren.barden #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #unexpectedturnspod #realtalk #positivity #trauma #knifecrime

What is enough? We seem to spend our lives thinking we haven't got enough, we aren't good enough or they aren't good enough for us. Michael Ankers and I had a fascinating discussion about this, having just turned 19 Michael feels he is enough and that his one time best friend has caused him enough stress and it is time for him to move on. Hear the song Michael wrote on today's show. Unfortunately much of the recording was corrupted so I have instead answered some of the many questions you, our listeners have sent in asking about us, a group of technophobes in our 60s who until we started this show had never much even listened to a podcast.