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The Follow Yourself Experiment

The Follow Yourself Experiment

por Rose Savidge

Superación personal

Temporada 2

Hope, Adventure And The Courage To Rewrite Your Story - With Gail Muller

There’s something pretty extraordinary about the life Gail Muller has created. In this episode, I’m joined by Gail Muller - adventurer, bestselling author, speaker, former teacher and one of those people whose warmth, humour and sheer enthusiasm for life is completely infectious. We laughed and laughed as Gail talked me through her phenomenal life - even as we ventured into some of the harder parts of her story. As a teenager, Gail was told that she’d likely be in a wheelchair by 40 and went on to spend years living with chronic pain. But the future Gail was given certainly isn’t the one she went on to create. In 2019, she hiked the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail solo. She went on to write the bestselling Unlost and Do Hope, and create her Wild Words & Water retreats - named among The Sunday Times’ Top 7 Writing Retreats. She’s spoken at The DO Lectures and for organisations including HM Government, alongside a phenomenal career in teaching. And there is so much more to her story. We talk about adventure, adversity, pain, hope, friendship, writing and aspiration. We talk about Gail’s late ADHD and autism diagnoses, my own late dyslexia diagnosis, and what can happen when you finally begin to understand yourself and the way your brain works. We talk about listening to yourself, questioning the things you’ve been told about who you are and what your future might look like, and finding your own way through it all. A joyous conversation, full of laughter, warmth and some incredible stories — and a brilliant reminder that the stories we’re told about our future don’t have to define it. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

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Curiosity, Creativity And The Courage To Think Differently – With Charles Ross

What happens when you let curiosity lead the way? In this episode, I'm joined by Charles Ross - one of the most respected voices in sustainability, performance sportswear and textile innovation. Charles teaches at the Royal College of Art, writes for Outdoor Industry Compass, and has spent decades working alongside brands including Patagonia, Arc'teryx, The North Face, adidas and Rab, helping shape the future of the outdoor industry through his teaching, research and collaborations. But this conversation isn't really about fabrics. It's about curiosity. Following what fascinates you. Finding yourself in the right rooms, asking better questions, and allowing life to take you somewhere you never expected to go. After breaking his neck as a teenager, Charles' plans for a military career disappeared overnight. What followed was a journey that took him around the world, into the outdoor industry, and eventually into education, where he has inspired generations of designers to think differently. We talk about curiosity, sustainability, emotional durability, dyslexia, creativity, learning, and why some of the most valuable ideas come from seeing the world through a different lens. We also explore why chasing curiosity can be far more rewarding than chasing certainty, and why, in Charles's words, "Everything in life is about making choices." A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about following what fascinates you, embracing different ways of thinking, and having the courage to think differently. (We apologise for the sound quality on this episode as we had problems with wi-fi connection - however this doesn't distract from Charles' incredible journey, passion and curiosity) Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Patience, Leadership And The Courage To Follow Your Own Thinking - With Galahad Clark

What happens when you challenge assumptions that everyone else accepts as normal? In this episode, I’m joined by Galahad Clark, founder and CEO of Vivobarefoot - a company that has spent the last two decades questioning some of the most fundamental ideas about footwear, movement, health, and business. As a seventh-generation member of the Clark family, Galahad could easily have followed a traditional path. Instead, he chose to challenge it. What began as a simple question about how feet are designed to function has grown into a global movement that is reshaping the way people think about footwear, human health, and our relationship with the natural world. We talk about independent thinking, patience, leadership, innovation, and the courage it takes to go against established systems. We explore the influence of Quaker values on business, why some of the best decisions are made in nature, and how staying true to a bigger purpose can be both the hardest and most important thing a business can do.=== A thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about questioning what you've been told, trusting your instincts, and having the courage to follow your own thinking when the established path no longer makes sense. This episode is in partnership with Performance Without Toxicity, the exhibition at Fabrica X at The Mills Fabrica exploring the future of performance apparel. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Purpose, Intuition And The Courage To Build Differently – With Paul Kerssens

What happens when you stop asking how things have always been done and start asking how they could be done differently? In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Kerssens, CEO and co-founder of United Repair Centre - a pioneering social enterprise helping some of the world’s leading fashion and outdoor brands rethink waste, value, and responsibility through repair. But this conversation goes far beyond garments. We talk about purpose, intuition, leadership, manifestation, and what it takes to build a business that creates environmental, social, and commercial impact at the same time. Paul shares the journey that led him from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the power of taking time to think, and why some of the most important decisions we make begin by listening to ourselves. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about trusting your instincts, challenging established systems, and having the courage to build something differently. This episode is in partnership with Performance Without Toxicity, the exhibition at Fabrica X at The Mills Fabrica exploring the future of performance apparel. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Empathy, Integrity And The Courage To Challenge Systems - With Amy Powney

What does it mean to lead with empathy, integrity and care? In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Powney - fashion designer, activist, founder of AKYN, and one of the most influential voices in sustainable fashion today. After winning the Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, Amy used the opportunity to build a fully traceable collection from field to finished garment - a journey captured in the award-nominated film Fashion Reimagined. Since then, she has continued to challenge the fashion industry from the inside out, building a business rooted in responsibility, transparency, and integrity. We talk about empathy, activism, emotional sensitivity, leadership, and what it means to keep speaking up when something doesn’t feel right - even when it makes you the different person in the room. A thoughtful, honest conversation about trusting yourself, staying open-hearted, and having the courage to challenge systems that no longer make sense. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Intention, Balance And the Courage To Prioritise - With Julia Davis

What does it really take to hold ambition, motherhood, career, and self-respect in the same life - without burning out or losing yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Julia Davis - Great Britain ultra runner, trail athlete, coach, mother, and merchandiser - whose achievements are world-class, but whose approach to life is even more compelling. From earning her GB vest to racing some of the toughest mountain routes on the planet, Julia performs at an elite level. Yet what stands out most is the way she chooses her life deliberately - carving out time for running, protecting space for her family, and refusing to measure herself by anyone else’s ruler. We talk about guilt, discipline, adventure, time management, reclaiming your identity after feeling lost, and the courage it takes to prioritise what fills your cup - even when it feels selfish. A powerful, expansive conversation about building a life that works because it’s built on intention. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Trusting Your Gut And Finding Your Way - With Gemma Lessinger

In this episode, I’m joined by Gemma Lessinger, who shares how a forced pause during lockdown led her to reconnect with something she’d left behind - and how that moment changed the direction of her life. After twenty years in a demanding career, Gemma began listening to her gut in a deeper way, learning to balance determination with intuition as she built something entirely her own. We talk about confidence (and how it grows through action), the difference between stubbornness and self-trust, and why meaningful change doesn’t have to come from dramatic leaps - but from steady, intentional steps. A grounded, honest conversation about backing yourself, letting go of who you thought you had to be, and finding your way - in your own time. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Curiosity, Freedom And The Courage To Change Lanes - With Lindsey Holland

What happens when you give yourself total freedom to try - and stop worrying about getting it “right”? In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Holland - leading fashion creator, founder of Marnie Rays women’s surf retreats, and a creative who’s built her life by following curiosity, taking risks, and choosing again when things no longer fit. Lindsey shares how her path has shifted through NHS physiotherapy, fashion, business, relationships, solo travel, and building something entirely her own - not through having a master plan, but by trusting herself to experiment and move forward without guarantees. We talk about burnout, losing yourself inside a relationship, not fearing failure, and how giving yourself permission to try creates deep self-trust over time. A grounding, expansive conversation for anyone at a crossroads - or quietly wondering if there’s another way to live and work that feels more like them. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Reinvention Through Meaning, Purpose & Generosity - With Dani Binnington

What does it really mean to follow yourself when life takes you somewhere you never expected? This month, I’m joined by Dani Binnington - patient advocate, yoga teacher, well-being expert and founder of Menopause and Cancer, a nonprofit supporting people navigating treatment-induced menopause after cancer. Through her own lived experience, Dani has created the community, conversations and practical tools she once wished existed - and her work is transforming lives. In this episode, we talk about resilience, self-trust and building something meaningful from life’s twists and turns. Dani’s story is a powerful example of what it looks like to honour what matters most, follow the path that feels true, and turn personal experience into purpose. A warm, open and grounding conversation for anyone ready to grow into their next chapter - one honest step at a time. Produced by Chatterbox Audio.

Play, Purpose, and the Courage to Begin Again – with Essy Sparrow

What does it take to rebuild your confidence, rediscover your playfulness and follow what truly feels like you? This month’s guest is Essy Sparrow - a singer-songwriter, content creator and all-round creative powerhouse. From her debut EP Still Upset About It Actually to her beautifully stylised visuals and self-led career, Essy has built her creative world with heart, intent, and a quiet kind of courage. We talk about growing up in a commune, learning to see creativity as a business, reclaiming confidence after criticism, and the freedom that comes from treating life as something you get to play in. It’s an open, generous, and inspiring conversation about creativity, courage, and beginning again - in your own way. Produced by Chatterbox Audio

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