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Sliding Doors
by Jennie Becker
Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures?I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them.Five years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives.From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
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Matt Edmondson: A chance encounter
Matt Edmondson is a Broadcaster, Author, Creator and DJ, best known for hosting the BBC Radio One weekday afternoon show with Mollie King. Starting out on CBBC, he has carved out an impressive broadcasting career hosting major TV and Radio shows. As well as this, he also owns a television production company, makes best selling board games and is the author of 'The Greatest Magician in the World.'In this episode Matt gives us a unique insight into how his creative brain works, and how he finds joy in the process and not necessarily in the outcome. Although he isn't a big believer in fate, Matt does agree that it has played a part in his life so far, as well as his persistency! His three moments include: Someone giving him work experience as a kid and the impact they made on him and his career, Mollie guest hosting Radio 1 and then becoming his bestie and co-host, and a chance encounter with someone that set him off on a wild adventure!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: @mattedmondson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anna Richardson: The call that changed everything
Anna Richardson is an award-winning Presenter, best selling Author, Journalist and Producer and has over three decades of experience in the British broadcasting world. She is best known for hosting shows such as Supersize vs Superskinny and the hit show Naked Attraction. She has also just started hosting the Magic Radio Request Show, broadcasting live across the nation every Sunday morning.In this episode we discuss the importance of connection in all aspects of our lives ,and we delve into Anna's spiritual side and hear her views on fate and meant to be. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: the moment she nearly became a teacher instead of a TV broadcaster, making the decision to transition from being a TV Production Executive to present Supersize vs Superskinny, and another presenter initially turning down Naked Attraction and how Anna got the call and took a chance!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: @annarichardso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harleymoon Kemp: 'When Preparation Meets Opportunity'
Harleymoon Kemp is a Singer- Songwriter, Creative Director and all-round storyteller. As a country-pop artist her debut single ‘Space’ reached number one in the UK Country Charts and she has just released her new single 'Wash.' Alongside her music career, she’s also worked behind the camera as a photographer, director and producer, building a successful creative career in film and commercial production. More recently, she won Celebrity Race Across the World alongside her brother Roman.In this episode Harley discusses the importance of finding her passion and the significance that 'making' something has on her life. She is a big believer in the notion the of 'when preparation meets opportunity' and her successes have been a prime example of this. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: meeting her best friends at dance school, doing a photography internships that changed her life, and learning the guitar and going to Nashville.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: @harleymoonkemp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Freya Ridings: The break-up that gave her a gift from the gods
Freya Ridings is a Singer Songwriter and Musician, who is best known for her singles such as ‘Lost Without You’ and ‘Castles.’ She's had international success showcasing deeply personal songwriting, often centered on love, loss, and vulnerability. Freya has now entered a new creative era with her third album Mother Of Pearl as she continues to solidify her place as one of the UK’s most compelling contemporary singer-songwriters.In this episode Freya opens up around her newfound confidence and self worth and she is a big believer in following her gut. She discusses how in moments when she has stopped and surrendered into the joy of what could be, is when moments have come along that have changed her life. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting her heart broken at 19 and writing ‘Lost without You,' getting signed at 21 because her friend from Brit school put her demo forward three years after leaving school and how her mum suffering life threatening pulmonary embolism changed her life....and even led to finding love!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: @freyaridings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anthony Kavanagh: If he hadn't got into that nightclub, would he have become a Popstar?
Anthony Kavanagh- better known as pop singer 'Kavana' - rose to fame in the 90’s at the age of sixteen with eight Top 40 hits, including the iconic ‘I Can Make You Feel Good.’ In recent times he has appeared on TV shows such as the Big Reunion. He has released his memoir, 'Pop Scars' detailing the highs of his meteoric rise to fame, but most importantly his journey through addiction, grief, and what happens when the spotlight fades...and has been a number one Amazon pop bestseller!In this episode Anthony brings back the nostalgia of his pop career, with every high and low imaginable. We discuss his views on regrets and coincidence and how every moment, good and bad, can have it's silver lining. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: being let into the last nightclub he tried and meeting the manager that made him a pop star, meeting his best friend Greg who made the biggest impact on his life, and not answering the phone when Madonna called!! 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: @kavana_real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maria Hatzistefanis: What if she hadn't been fired?
Maria Hatzistefanis is a Founder, CEO, and Bestselling Author who built a multimillion-pound beauty empire including Rodial and Nip+Fab. She has written four books, with her latest ‘How to Make Your First Million’ released earlier this year. She serves as a Patron of the British Fashion Council, and appeared in the first three seasons of Dragons’ Den Greece as an investor.In this episode she takes us through her career journey and explains where her passion and drive come from. Maria has proven there is no reward without risk and you can learn from mistakes you make along the way. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: Getting fired and choosing to start Rodial instead of finding another job, naming a product “Snake Serum” instead of a generic anti-aging product name, and getting onto the property ladder 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: @mrsrodial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roy Stride: The demo that shouldn’t have been heard
Roy Stride is a Singer, Songwriter and Producer- best known for fronting the multi-platinum selling band, Scouting for Girls, with hits such as ‘She’s So Lovely’ and ‘This Ain’t a Love Song.’ Roy wrote and produced four top 10 albums for Scouting for Girls as well as writing and producing songs for a diverse range of artists, such as 5 Seconds of Summer and One Direction. And now Scouting for Girls are back with new music and a headline tour!In this episode Roy discusses his musical journey and how hard work and determination is what led to the bands success. He opens up around his beliefs that our lives are written for us and we are where we are meant to be. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: Forming the band – the phone line that wasn’t engaged, getting signed – the demo CD the exec never normally listens to, and “She’s So Lovely” – rewriting the lyrics and accidentally rewriting the band.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: @scoutingforgirls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Greg Rutherford: The moment that saved his life
Greg Rutherford is a British Olympic Gold-Medallist and Broadcaster, and one of the most successful long jumpers in history. He has won titles at the Olympics, World, European and Commonwealth Championships during a distinguished athletics career. Greg is a regular co-host on BBC Morning Live and he’s also appeared on programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef!In this episode Greg opens up about his life beyond his sporting career and the power that visualisation and mindset have had on his life. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: getting in with a bad crowd when he was 16 and the visualisation that saved his life, not going to a party that his wife was at and how they would have never have got together if they’d met that night and deciding not to go into American football.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: @gregjrutherford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SD turns 5: Birthday Announcement!
Sliding Doors Turns 5! Join host Jennie Becker as she reflects on the past 5 years of the podcast and everything she has learnt along the way...As well as a special announcement bringing back a listener favourite, Sliding Doors: Your Story! Whether you have a story to tell or know someone who does- we want to hear from you for a new series coming this Spring. Apply and share now by filling out the form below, we can't wait to hear from you!Sliding Doors: Your Story form: https://forms.gle/Ai1fVE1GNCipDdNX6@slidingdoorspod@jenbecks28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I'm a Celebrity Special with Eddie Kadi, Martin Kemp, Kemi Rodgers & Tony Blackburn
We have a bonus episode for you! To celebrate start of another series of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors moments from current & past campmates!This episode we will hear moments from Kemi Rodgers- host of ITV2 I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked, Eddie Kadi- comedian and current campmate, Martin Kemp- musician and actor and current campmate and the legend Tony Blackburn- Radio DJ and the first ever King of the Jungle! You can also go back into the archive and hear all episodes in full...enjoy!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: @kemirodgers @comeddiekadi @martinjkemp @tonyblackburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jack Fowler: What if he had got into Uni? Would he have done Love Island?
Jack Fowler is one of the UK's most in-demand live DJs and first became a fan favourite on ITV2’s Love Island. Since then he has become a go-to personality for TV and digital content, appearing on shows including Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating, The Big Narstie Show and many more! Jack has performed high-energy DJ sets around the world and also took home the win on Love Island Games USA, solidifying his global appeal. He recently launched a new podcast called Who Gives A Shirt with puma and co-host Kimberley Cumberbatch. In this episode Jack opens up about the importance of family getting him through the tough times in his life, and how through resilience and mindset he has created amazing opportunities for himself and always found a silver lining. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting the grades to go to Uni which led him to go on Love Island, being paralysed by a neurological condition that led him to become a DJ, and how complimenting on someone's top led him to host a podcast!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: @_jackfowler_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kemi Rodgers: What if her holiday hadn't been cancelled?
Kemi Rodgers is a Radio DJ and Presenter and is best known for hosting the mid-morning show everyday on Capital, and also as the co-presenter of ‘I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked’ alongside Joel Dommett. Her versatility has seen her present across various Capital platforms, including Capital Xtra and Capital Dance, solidifying her reputation as a multi-talented personality and a firm favourite across the airwaves. She’s also a familiar face at festivals and events, where she frequently DJs. Kemi is a regular on the red carpet hosting film premieres and interviewing A-listers.In this episode Kemi chats all about her career story so far and her beliefs as a self confessed 'woo woo.' She has a brilliant outlook on the universe and how it keeps you on the right path, and we discuss her desire to set goals and learning how to divert from them if they don’t go the way you planned. Her three Sliding Doors Moment include: how taking a random work shift led to her career in radio, having her holiday cancelled that started her TV career, and if she hadn't of gone on a random house viewing she wouldn't have met her best friend!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: @kemirodgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Strictly Special with Shirley Ballas & Gemma Atkinson
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you....To celebrate being in the full swing of of Strictly Come Dancing Season, we wanted to take a look back at some of the best moments from previous contestants and judges over the past year!This episode we will hear Strictly moments from Gemma Atkinson- former constant on the show in 2017, and Head Judge- Shirley Ballas! You can also go back into the archive and hear both episodes in full...enjoy!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: @glouiseatkinson @shirleyballas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicky Hambleton-Jones: What if she hadn't gone on that blind date?!
Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a Personal Stylist, TV Presenter and Author and best known as the host of Channel 4’s iconic makeover show '10 Years Younger.' Nicky has become a trusted voice for women seeking confidence, style and authenticity at every stage of life, and has recently been the presenter and stylist behind the hit segment Drop-A-Decade on This Morning. She has written five empowering books, including her latest release, 'Bolder Not Older' and earlier this year Nicky was also appointed Fashion Director at Platinum Magazine UK.In this episode Nicky discusses her thoughts and beliefs in manifestation and finding her passion for helping women embrace their individuality, step into their confidence, and live their boldest, most beautiful lives. We chat about following your gut, fate, timing and believing in miracles! Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: reluctantly being set up on a blind date with a man who became her husband, being made redundant from her job which was the catalyst to her career in styling and TV and replying to a random email to meet someone for coffee that 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: @nickyhambletonjones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adele Parks MBE: What if she had decided not to go out that night?
Adele Parks MBE is an author of 25 bestselling novels and one of the bestselling authors of women’s fiction in the UK. She published her first novel ‘Playing Away’ in 2000, and since then she has released 25 Sunday Times best sellers including ‘Just Between Us’ and ‘One Last Secret.’ Over 5 million copies of her work have been sold and her books translated into 31 languages. Her novel 'The Image of you' was adapted into a feature film on Paramount and as well as many prestigious awards, she was also awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to literature.In this episode Adele opens up about her incredibly interesting writing process and where her passion for story telling came from. She discusses her thoughts around how hard work is the gateway to creating luck and opportunity and how from the dark times in your life, you can find meaning and purpose again. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: deciding to write a novel whilst she had a full time job and the moments of fate that got her first book deal, deciding to go out one night when she had just got divorced and meeting her husband across a crowded room and what if she had decided to have more children?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: @adele_parks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Anna Williamson: What if she hadn't been on Big Brother that night?
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.
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Nathan Sykes: What if he said yes to a solo deal rather than joining The Wanted?
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.
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Ella Eyre: What if her vocals hadn't been on 'Waiting All Night?'
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.
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Jamie Laing: What if he hadn't injured his knee?
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.
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Launching our Sliding Doors Substack!
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.
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Liberty Mills: The moment that sparked her road to recovery from Lupus
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.
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Deesha Dyer: What is she hadn't have applied for that internship?
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.
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Amy Macdonald: What if she hadn't gone out that night? Would she have written 'This Is the Life?!'
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.
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Becky Adlington: If she hadn't won her Olympic medals, she wouldn't have found her purpose
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.
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Remi Idowu: What happened when a random guy on a train, asked her for the time...
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.
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Estelle Bingham: What if she hadn't left Channel 4 News?
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.
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Joe Pasquale: Being run over when he was 13, led to his career in comedy
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.
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Ateh Jewel: What if that meeting hadn't have been cancelled?!
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.
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Chesney Hawkes: How a random song, originally labelled a 'throw out', changed his life forever!
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.
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LOOK BACK: A 1 in 22 million chance meeting
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.
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SD25: The Release and Theory of Sliding Doors
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.
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SD25: Famous Sliding Doors Moments ft. Steven Bartlett & Laura Whitmore
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.
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SD25: The Origin of the Film Sliding Doors
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.
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SD25: The Iconic Sliding Doors Moment
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.
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Cherry Healey: What if she hadn't met that BBC Director?
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.
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Simon Thomas: The moment he nearly got killed by lightning
Simon Thomas is the presenter of Sky Sports’ legendary and flagship football results show, Soccer Saturday. A highly respected broadcaster with 25 years’ experience, he began his career on Blue Peter when he became the 27th presenter on the iconic BBC children’s show. Simon then moved into sports broadcasting and joined Sky Sports as one of the faces of Sky Sports News. He has written his first book, 'Love Interrupted' and has also become a popular speaker on mental health, grief, and sobriety. In this episode Simon chats all about the ins and outs of Soccer Saturday and the journey he has had on the show over the past few seasons. He opens up about dealing with grief and loss, and his outlook on life's 'what if' moments when it comes to faith and spirituality. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: how he nearly became a policeman but failed his medical, trying one last time to become a Blue Peter presenter when a freak opportunity arose AND being moved from the no pile to the yes pile to make his career dreams come true, and the moment his mum saved his life when he was seconds away from being killed by lightning.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: @simonthomastv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Christine Tremarco: Adolescence and connecting the dots of her career
Christine Tremarco is critically acclaimed actress and is best known for her roles in Waterloo Road and most recently in Netflix’s worldwide hit Adolescence, written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. She stars as Jamies’ Mum Manda alongside Stephen, which is now one of the most watched shows ever on Netflix with over 124 million views since it’s release. She has stared in countless television roles including Casualty, Waterloo road, BBC’s Responder opposite Martin Freeman and her series regular role in Sky’s Wolfe.In this episode we chat all about her experience of filming Adolescence and the incredible impact it's had on the world. Christine opens up about the beautiful synchronicities in her life that have all connected along the way to get her to where she is today, and how she believes that what's for you won't pass you by. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: a teacher suggesting she did the school play that led her to get her first role on TV at the age of 15, that role then leading her to get an agent and star alongside Ray Winstone, and how the people you meet along the way in life can come back one day and offer you your next big opportunity!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: @chrissymarco77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr Megan Rossi: Can the gut help us make decisions?
Dr Megan Rossi is a world-leading gut health Scientist, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, and is widely known as ‘The Gut Health Doctor.' She is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally with an award-winning PhD in gut health, which was recognised by receiving the Dean’s Award for outstanding research. Megan has also published multiple Sunday Times Bestsellers and founded The Gut Health Clinic in London, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians. As well as all this, she is the founder of her own multi-award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me, and most recently launched a range of clinically proven live bacteria supplements Smart Strains, to revolutionize how people understand and use live bacteria supplements.In this episode Megan discusses her thoughts on the correlation between our gut and making decisions when we follow that 'gut feeling.' She has an incredible passion and dedication for everything she sets her mind to and believes in the power of resilience and working hard to make the right opportunities happen. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: not getting the grades to study medicine and doing a dietetic degree instead that changed her whole life's path, changing her mind last minute and deciding to go on a night out where she met someone very important and being rejected eleven times and giving up on a project before receiving a message that made her try one last time....and succeed! 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: @theguthealthdoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ross King: Following his gut and saying no
Ross King MBE is a TV Presenter, Actor and Writer best known for being the LA correspondent for ITV breakfast programmes and in 2018 he was appointed an MBE for his services to broadcasting, the arts and charity. A Four-time News Emmy winner, there is not a celeb in the world he hasn't interviewed! Ross has hosted over 30 television series for the BBC, ITV and Sky and is a favourite on US network television, and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles’ KTLA. He’s also regularly seen on US and Australian television as a Royal Correspondent. His talents don’t stop there, as he has performed in a number of shows in the west end and has written three best selling novels.In this episode we discuss Ross's amazing career and some of the incredible people he has interviewed. We chat about the concept of 'what's for you won't go by you' and the part luck has played in his life- paired with how hard he has worked to be ready to receive it when it's come his way. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: how a discussion with a teacher led him to change his whole career path and get into showbiz, saying no to two amazing opportunities that could of changed his life, and the moment a helicopter saved his house in the LA wildfires.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: @therossking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gemma Atkinson: What if Oprah hadn't told her to do Strictly!?
Gemma Atkinson a Radio Presenter, Actress and best known for her love and dedication to health and fitness, her love of animals and their welfare, as well as her passion for family and encouraging a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle. Host of weekdays on Hits Radio Drive Time, Gemma's a firm favourite on the airwaves and hosts her own podcast 'The Overshare' now in it’s second series. She first gained national recognition as an actress playing controversial character Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks and then moved onto regular roles in 'Casualty' and Emmerdale. Gemma also danced her way to the final of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in December 2017, where she met her fiancé Gorka and they now have 2 beautiful children.In this episode we hear all about Gemma's spiritual side and her outlook on life, it's challenges and knowing what's in and out of our control. She opens up about not stressing about the things we cannot change and how she believes in the diving timing and the belief that everything in your life happens at exactly the right moment. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: her mum telling her she was going to a dentist appointment that was actually a meeting at a modelling agency that built her whole career path, her dad's passing at the age of 17 and the incredible moment that felt meant to be, and how Oprah is the reason she said yes to Strictly, met Gorka and had her children!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: @glouiseatkinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jules Von Hep: Flipping a coin that made the best decision of his life
Jules Von Hep is a Celebrity Tanning Expert, the Founder of Isle of Paradise and has been hailed by magazines and celebrities alike as one of the best spray tanners in the world with over 15 years of experience working in the beauty industry. From the lessons learned backstage on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and The Crown, to the exposure to hundreds of naked bodies every week, Jules gained a unique outlook on life and how individuals around the world view their body. He is on a mission to help others champion their inner and outer confidence, increase self-worth and encourage living life to the fullest.In this episode Jules brings his amazing outlook on life and his thoughts and beliefs around everything happening for a reason and how he believes that 'what if' moments good or bad, will lead you where you are meant to be. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: changing his UCAS application the night before the deadline leading him on a totally different path, flipping a coin which decided he would move to Australia and how being attacked in a gay nightclub changed his whole life.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: @julesvonhep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emma Doran: Taking a risk & quitting her day job
Emma Doran is Stand-up Comedian, Podcaster, Actor and Author. She is enjoying a breakthrough year which has seen her star in Prime Video’s first original series in Ireland, LOL: Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton and top the bestseller lists with her debut book Mad, Isn’t It? She has appeared on popular TV shows such as Celebrity Gogglebox, gained millions of views for her comedy sketches on social media, and pack out houses across the UK and Ireland. In 2022 Emma made her debut nationwide stand-up tour, Mad Isn’t it? which enjoyed a sell-out run and she is currently touring with her show Dilemma. She currently co-hosts the podcast 'Keep It Tight' alongside fellow stand-up Deirdre O’Kane.In this episode we discuss being ready for opportunities and that you are where you are meant to be at any particular time in your life. Her three Sliding Doors Moments include: doing her first ever stand-up gig and how this ignited a passion that built the path to where she is today, approaching a guy in a club and making the first move (who is now her husband!) and taking a risk and quitting her day job!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: @emmadorancomedian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rob Biddulph: What if he hadn't watched the news that night?
Rob Biddulph is a Bestselling and multi Award-winning children's Author and Illustrator whose books include the Peanut Jones trilogy, I Follow the Fox and Blown Away. In a previous life, Rob was Art Director at publications such as The Observer and NME but started the second chapter of his life when he published his first picture book which won the Waterstone’s book prize. In 2020 when he started Draw with Rob, which initiative gained widespread international media coverage, and millions of views across the globe. Not only does he write and illustrate books he also hosts sell out events around the world.In this episode we chat all about the two chapters of Rob's life and the saying of 'you give a little love and it all comes back to you' and how this has played a big part inn his life. We discuss how when Rob has an idea he goes for it and it's a risk that has paid off! His three Sliding Doors Moments include: choosing Art College over a career in football, deciding to write a children's book which changed his life and when he watched the news one night and made the decision to start Draw with Rob!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: @rbiddulph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sliding Doors Love Stories- Val Day Special
Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you! To celebrate Valentines Day we wanted to take a look back at some of the best Sliding Doors Love Stories our guests have shared with us over the years- everything from having the wrong location settings on a dating app, to catching a ski lift just before the doors close, only to be faced with the love of your life….we have it all!This episode we will hear Mel Schilling- MAFS legend & Expert Dating Coach, Stef Reid- Paralympian, Peter James- No1 Best-Selling Author and Jo Good, BBC Radio Broadcaster.If you enjoy these moments, please go back into our Sliding Doors archive wherever you get your podcasts to listen to the full episodes....enjoy!@slidingdoorspodHosted by: @jenbecks28Guests: @mel_schilling1 @runjumpstefreid @peterjamesuk @middleagedminx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Mckenna: The radio interview that changed his life forever
Paul Mckenna is a world-leading Hypnotherapist, Behavioural Scientist and International Best-selling Author, having sold more than 10 million copies of his books world wide. Paul has helped millions of people successfully lose weight, quit smoking, overcome insomnia, eliminate stress, and increase self-confidence. He has famously worked his unique brand of personal transformation with Hollywood movie stars, Olympic gold medallists, rock stars, top business achievers, and royalty and also has the largest hypnotherapist school in the world!Paul is the UK’s most successful non-fiction authors having written 25 books, and with his new book Power Manifesting he has created a revolutionary new formula, using scientifically proven easy-to-do techniques, to achieve Power Manifesting.In this episode we get to hear all about Paul and his amazing life, most of which he has manifested! We discuss the correlation between manifesting and fate and the meaning of luck and timing. His three Sliding Doors Moments include: hosting a random radio interview that led to his discovery of hypnotism (changing his path forever), his decision to ask his boss to take a chance on him which catapulted his career, and the incredible love story when he realised he was in love with his colleague (now wife!)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: @iampaulmckenna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi: The move that led her to find her purpose
Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi, AKA the Nordic 'Love Doctor', is a Finnish Physician, Bestselling Author, Actor and a passionate advocate for Women’s Health. She has helped thousands find balance and resilience through her relatable, science-backed advice. With a few best selling books under her belt, her new book 'The Healing Power of Hormones' combines her own transformative journey—from overcoming love addiction and burnout to achieving full health and vitality. She is also an actress, TV star and co-owner of a Finnish basketball team!In this episode we talk about all things love, the good, the bad and the ugly. We focus on the importance of finding your purpose and how joy should be at the heart of what you do. Her Sliding Doors Moments include: her decision to move to the US and take a break from her medical career which led her to find her love of acting, the decision to get on a train and leave her boyfriend and one night that changed everything and got her to where she is today.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: @docemilia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Moses Duckrell: The random message request that changed his football career
Moses Duckrell is an ex Pro-Footballer turned Content Creator, Comedian and more recently Music Artist. He released his debut single 'Cartier' earlier this year, and recently launched Green Flags, a new sustainability podcast with PUMA. Following a 5-year career in football, Moses turned his talents into content creation and presenting, using his personal experiences to connect with his audiences. He also worked for COPA 90 where he got to interview some of his footballing heroes.In this episode Mose's discusses his outlook on life and his mantra of having 'why not' moments, where he tries every opportunity that comes his way. We chat about the importance of timing but also manifesting your dreams and making them come true! His Sliding Doors Moments include: randomly checking his Facebook messenger requests that led him to his football career in Sweden, posting a random football skit that changed his career direction and hosting the Green Flags podcast.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: @mosesduckrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michelle Elman: What if she had never received that IG message?
Michelle Elman is a Dating and Boundaries Expert, Accredited Life Coach, Author and Broadcaster. Internationally recognised, Michelle has a combined following of over 500K on social media and is the host of her hugely successful podcast, In All Honesty. Her four best selling books include Am I Ugly, The Selfish Romantic, with her fifth book, Bad Friend set for publication in May next year. Known for her candid and straight-talking approach, Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries and was named one of The Sun's 50 most inspirational women in the UK and has been recognised as one of the top 100 creatives creating change. In 2024, she was awarded Personality of The Year. In this episode Michelle speaks candidly all about her life and everything she has been through. We discuss her unique perspective on 'everything happens for a reason' and how she believes in timing and you are always where you are meant to be. Her incredible Sliding Doors Moments include: what if she had not had all the surgeries she had, would she still be where she is today? Posting her first 'Scarred not Scared' picture and how this catapulted her career everything AND the message she received 24 hours after getting engaged that changed her whole life!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: @michelleelman** Click here for 30% off Kollo Health or use the code 'SLIDINGDOORS' on their website ** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Where are you going?
Surprise bonus episode- Jennie chats to Catherine Carr, host of the award winning podcast Where are you going? All about fate, tiny moments, huge decisions, what ifs and more! @slidingdoorspod Host: @jenbecks28Guest: @whereareyougoingpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eddie Kadi: How he could have been the Karate Kid
Eddie Kadi is one of the UK’s most prominent Comedians, a Presenter and Actor and has some impressive accolades including touring across the US with Lauryn Hill and in 2010 he headlined the O2 Arena. He has toured across the UK and internationally and sold out the likes of Hackney Empire, as well as hosting some of the most prestigious events including the MOBOs. His is TV appearances include The National Comedy Awards and appearing as a Team Captain on ITV’s Sorry I Didn’t Know. He is also the host of BBC Radio 1’s Afrobeats Chart Show, and in 2023 he was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Next year he is embarking on his debut UK tour- ‘ Let me Land.’ In this episode Eddie brings his natural spark for story telling and takes us through the hustle and hard work he has been through to make his dreams come true. We discuss his thoughts around coincidences and them leading you on the path to your destination and Eddie's passion to share his talent and gift with the world. His Sliding Doors Moments include: His dad's move to Japan that didn't go to plan so they ended up in the UK, the decision to move out of his parents house into Uni halls and the incredible life saving moment when his mum making him come home saved his life!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: @comeddiekadi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you ever had a Sliding Doors Moment - a decision or opportunity that could have gone either way that leads to two very different futures?I’m Jennie Becker and I’m fascinated by ‘what if’ moments - what they look like, what we can learn from them - and how we can begin to embrace them.Five years ago I had my very own Sliding Doors Moment when I decided to start this podcast. Since then I’ve been on an incredible journey helping guests join the dots on the small decisions or moments that made a big difference and built the path of their lives.From Olympians to Presenters, Actors to Entrepreneurs (and even the cast of the 90s hit movie!), each episode I get to meet amazing people and ask them what could have been, if they’d chosen differently… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
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