Episodes

  • Anna Williamson: What if she hadn't been on Big Brother that night?
    Oct 9 2025

    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!


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @annawilliamsonofficial

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    52 mins
  • Nathan Sykes: What if he said yes to a solo deal rather than joining The Wanted?
    Oct 2 2025

    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.


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @nathansykes

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ella Eyre: What if her vocals hadn't been on 'Waiting All Night?'
    Sep 25 2025

    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!


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @ellaeyre

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    47 mins
  • Jamie Laing: What if he hadn't injured his knee?
    Sep 18 2025

    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!


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @jamielaing

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Launching our Sliding Doors Substack!
    Aug 6 2025

    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!!


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    2 mins
  • Liberty Mills: The moment that sparked her road to recovery from Lupus
    Jul 31 2025

    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 **


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @mills.liberty

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Deesha Dyer: What is she hadn't have applied for that internship?
    Jul 24 2025

    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.


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @deedyer267

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Amy Macdonald: What if she hadn't gone out that night? Would she have written 'This Is the Life?!'
    Jul 17 2025

    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!


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    Hosted by: @jenbecks28

    Guest: @amy_macdonald

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    54 mins