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1. 'Why go back to a life that was making me unhappy'

   Tamasine from Weymouth changed careers after 27 years of being a primary school teacher.
2. 'The best version of myself'

   Harry from Dorset shares how a change of perspective became life changing.
3. 'Sometimes, there's no fishing involved at all'

   Professional storyteller Gemma from Dorset recalls the time she finally caught a fish.
4. 'No matter what you focus on, you can achieve it'

   After a number of losses, Vanessa from Poole ended up signing up for a challenge.
5. 'My house caught fire through a computer'

   Debbie and her five children were asleep when a blaze broke out at their Dorset home.
6. 'My act is called Mr Slinky'

   Kyle was a bored bus driver when he decided to make a radical change and join a circus.
7. 'It didn't register'

   Lesley from Hampshire's impulsive purchase became life changing.
8. 'I'm the other one'

   Identical twins share stories of being mixed up and remaining in sync whilst miles apart.
9. 'I worked at Moulin Rouge for 17 and a half years'

   Amy from Bournemouth never thought she would get the call to join the cabaret in Paris.
10. 'I woke up and everything was blurry'

    Tom from Glasgow, now Southampton, experienced a 31st birthday he'll never forget.
11. 'I was displaced from Ukraine to Dorset'

    Iryna documented her family's experience under Russian occupation.
12. 'I skipper a boat in Greece for other amputees'

    Janet wanted to get back to sea after being medically discharged from the Navy.
13. 'I just wanted one week off'

    Lindsay from the Isle of Wight decided to make a change after being declined.
14. 'I hadn't been told gambling could be harmful'

    Kai from Wareham's first bet at just 12 years old led to decades of harmful gambling.
15. 'I ended up doing this for 38 years'

    Ian from Hook shares his joy of being a blacksmith.
16. 'I couldn't believe I won The Weakest Link'

    Shaking, sweating and doubt. Jane found out what it was like appearing on the game show.
17. 'How I got lost at sea'

    Holiday fun turned into panic when Chris ran into an issue with his water scooter.
18. 'Finally understanding who I really am'

    Tasha from Poole shares her experience of living with neurodivergence.
19. 'Everyone has wanted to do that since'

    Unique sightings are closer than you think, especially when it comes to birds.
20. 'Embarrassing myself at my husband's work do'

    What happens when you combine a fancy hotel, free alcohol and a dancefloor?