What if you’re not lost, you’re just meant to roam?

This week, I’m joined by my vivacious friend, fashion & travel writer and digital nomad Tess Pollard, who’s built a career across 117 countries, no office required. Tess didn’t go freelance to become a #girlboss; she did it because the idea of four weeks’ holiday a year was holding her back from her true calling.

We get into what it really means to build a life around freedom, why constant travel isn’t always glamorous, the tension between movement and milestones, and why living out of a backpack is far less romantic than it sounds (spoiler: she hates it).

If you’ve ever felt like life is nudging you to go, but fear, full calendars, or five-year plans are holding you back, this one’s for you.

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What if the thing that slows you down ends up being the thing that makes you stronger?

This week, I’m joined by chronic illness coach March Hollingbery. As a woman who’s been navigating hospitals and hard decisions since childhood, she's built a mindset of gratitude and resilience which honestly I am hoping to achieve one day.

March didn’t choose chronic illness, but she did choose how to respond to it, with grit, wisdom, and a radical refusal to hustle through pain (although she's always working on that balance).

We talk about boundaries, burnout, and what it really means to listen to your body when the world expects you to perform.

If you’ve ever felt like life’s moving too fast and your body (or brain) is quietly screaming “do less, I beg” this episode is your permission slip.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Lisa Targett Bolding, co-founder of Big Beauty and one of the few people offering a refreshing, judgement free alternative to the tweakment trap.

We talk about what it’s like to age in the era of social media, the emotional whiplash of beauty culture, and why it’s become almost radical to let your face just… move.

Lisa shares her take on slow beauty, facial massage, and how reconnecting with our bodies might be more powerful than any injectable.

If you're navigating the space between acceptance and enhancement, this one's for you.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Tanya Baker, founder of her own real estate agency, who used her house deposit to start her business. Yep, the house deposit.

We talk about what it means to bet on yourself to create a new future, why owning a home isn’t the be-all and end-all, and how taking a risk can feel scarier than staying stuck...but is totally worth it.

Tanya shares what it’s really like to walk away from a safe job, work harder than ever, and navigate the sacrifices that come with starting your own business.

If you’re flirting with the idea of ditching your corporate role to fly solo, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Johnny, football media entrepreneur, music manager, and the first man to ever join me on the podcast 👀. Together, we unpack the complexities of modern masculinity. Johnny shares his experience of being in a relationship with a successful DJ, and how it triggered new ways of thinking about power, status, and what it means to be “enough” as a man.

We talk about validation, why the "manosphere" is failing young men, and how doing the inner work (yes, therapy included) can change everything.

If you’ve ever wrestled with relationship dynamics, ambition gaps, or society’s dated gender scripts—this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Lauren - transformative coach & founder of MOOD LDN, meditation teacher, and my personal guide during the weirdest phase of my life.

We talk about why so many of us feel stuck in our 30s, even when we’re “doing well”, and the visage of ego-driven goals. Lauren shares the story of her squiggly career path and how hitting “the void” led her to ask the hard questions, redefine success on her own terms and build a purpose-led business.

If you’re quietly questioning everything, this one is for you.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Shannon, founder of Simpl Living Co, a minimalist-minded professional organiser, to talk about how clutter might be adding to the chaos.

We explore why our 30s can feel like a “quarter-life crisis of accumulation,” and how stuff becomes a stand-in for all the people we thought we’d be. From spiralizers to ski jackets, we unpack the hidden stories in our clutter, the cycle of overconsumption, and why letting go can feel like therapy. But don't worry, she shares exact advice on how to clear your space to help clear your mind.

For anyone who’s cried over a drawer of tangled cables and ex-boyfriend hoodies, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Weird Years, I sit down with Amy, body confidence advocate and content creator, whose relationship with her body has been through every possible phase: athlete, personal trainer, bodybuilder, and now, mum. But nothing prepared her for how radically motherhood would transform her body, mind, and identity.

We talk about the things no-one tells you before you get pregnant, the silent shame of postnatal depression, and what it means to truly reconnect with your body after the giant changes of motherhood.

If you've ever felt at war with your reflection - or afraid of how motherhood might change you - this episode will stay with you.

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