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'I just wanted one week off'
Lindsay from the Isle of Wight decided to make a change after being declined.
'The best version of myself'
Harry from Dorset shares how a change of perspective became life changing.
'Sometimes, there's no fishing involved at all'
Professional storyteller Gemma from Dorset recalls the time she finally caught a fish.
'I ended up doing this for 38 years'
Ian from Hook shares his joy of being a blacksmith.
'Finally understanding who I really am'
Tasha from Poole shares her experience of living with neurodivergence.
'I skipper a boat in Greece for other amputees'
Janet wanted to get back to sea after being medically discharged from the Navy.
'Everyone has wanted to do that since'
Unique sightings are closer than you think, especially when it comes to birds.
'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.
'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.
'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.
