Angela's life has been shaped by extraordinary resilience and a deep commitment to caregiving. Her strength was forged early, as she cared for her older brother and supported her family. She carried this determination into her career, rising from a clerical position to railway management, then volunteering in Iraq to rebuild infrastructure after the war. Despite the danger, she persevered for two years.

Angela's personal journey was filled with both love and hardship. She married her husband in 2004, but their life was forever changed when he contracted a paralyzing infection while working abroad. Angela became his primary caregiver, a role that demanded immense physical and emotional strength. She remained steadfast by his side until his passing. Now, Angela is navigating her own healing from PTSD while continuing to inspire others with her unwavering spirit.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

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Nick found himself struggling to reconcile his personal identity and life expectations as he navigated a future shaped by disparate influences from his parents and societal expectations. Pursuing an unfulfilling career in the city broker and witnessing his wife's grief as she lost her mother led to a significant crossroads and awakening for Nick.

After exploring works of philosophy and self-help, Nick undertook a profound self-analysis and decided to leave his job and take nine months off to reassess his values and priorities. This led him to write his book "ABCD" oriented around an A-B-C-D framework—authenticity, balance, consistency, and discipline—to help individuals anchor their lives in authentic values, establish balance, maintain consistency in their actions, and practice discipline.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

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Gee met her partner Paul through the dating app Bumble. She found out she was pregnant within a few months, and whilst most people were pleased, her father's reaction wasn't what she expected. We discuss hormones, breastfeeding, full-moon babies, birthing plans, how to pick a midwife, right through to travelling with a newborn and trying to maintain a sense of self.

Gee had just moved back from five years in Uganda and found herself locked down in the UK in 2021. She bought a house in the North of England in the July and joined us in August for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend as a way to meet new people.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Gee joined us for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/yorkshire-3-peaks-weekend

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

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 "I am a bit different and a lot of people think they should be ashamed by that. Once you understand uniqueness, embrace it, and if someone doesn't like it, that's their issue. So I've become so laser focused - once I focus on something, we're going to the N'th degree. We're going to Saturn. Not even the Moon, we're way past the moon!"

The first phase of Mark Edmonson's life was physical - playing for the best rugby league teams in the world, including winning many championships with St Helens, playing for England and moving to Australia - tackling monsters (literal and metaphorical) along the way.

Crushing injuries brought his playing career to a halt, and after a difficult period, Mark transitions to peak performance psychology and worked his way up to coach the England Rugby Union team, helping them get to the World Cup Final in 2019. He's also worked with the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt.

Mark is now on a spiritual journey though - and the third phase of his career and life. He has some fascinating views and, in his own words 'is not for everyone'. Mark is a pleasure to be with and has some great pieces of advice that we can all learn from. 

This episode is brought to you by Team Edmonson and Adventure Solos. You can find out more about these here:

• Adventure Solos: Beginner-friendly events and community for people in their 30s, 40s & 50s
• Team Edmonson: I'm a Champion on my worst day

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You can also find Mark on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/teamedmondsoncoaching/

You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

You may like to check out the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/yorkshire-3-peaks-weekend

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/mailing-list

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventureSolos/

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Gemma lived in London for around 15 years. She was torn between staying in her current job, career and home versus being closer to family and living a slower pace of life. In this relatable episode, she talks us through the decisions and circumstances that lead to her deciding when was the right time, and talks us through the pros and cons of a first year away out of city life.

Gemma has attended the Windermere Weekend by Adventure Solos and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend.

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This is the Jim Carrey 'Enough' clip we reference in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GubP-0agK7I?si=Xe3SoHDZQq96NAyu

You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Gemma joined us for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Weekend
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/yorkshire-3-peaks-weekend

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
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Adam wasn't his real name, but it is now. He had to create a new life in the UK after fleeing his birth country in fear of his life. 

Adam started his Adventure Solos journey with a day hike (it was so fulfilling to see him light up now he has a second chance at life) and has since joined us for the Dearne Valley Weekend amongst other events.

Hearing this incredible and bold story will give you a newfound appreciation for life and those freedoms we take for granted on a day-to-day basis.
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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Adam joined us for the Dearne Valley Weekend
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/dearne-valley-weekend

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

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From 20 pints a day to sober, Harrison (also known as the Fell Foodie) shares his story of learning to better  manage mental health through the outdoors. Harrison previously joined us on a Windermere Weekend event. For him, depression set in during puberty and he found alcohol was a way of dealing with this, until that fairly quickly became a problem in itself also. We chat about with Harrison about his brave recovery from alcohol addiction, his ongoing management of his mental health, and how he uses the outdoors to manage some of the peaks and troughs. He has since cooked on a hillside for Dame Mary Berry and now has his own book out called Cook Out.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Harrison joined us back in 2021 for a Windermere Weekend event
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/windermere-weekend

You can find Harrison's book, Cook Out, here:
https://amzn.to/48p4tmQ

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes, and this episode is no exception! You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventureSolos/

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In February we're hosting our first Adventure Solos event of 2024! Find out what's involved in the Dearne Valley Weekend in this chat with Nat and Chris. Please note this is an additional episode, the usual weekly podcast will be out as usual this week also.

You can find tickets and information about the Dearne Valley Weekend by following the link below:

https://www.AdventureSolos.com/dearne-valley-weekend

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
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Join us for the Canoe Scotland Expedition event:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/canoe-scotland-expedition

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes. You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
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Chris' turn under the spotlight - growing up abroad, overlanding trips, corporate life and starting Adventure Solos. followed by those 'rapid-fire' questions. This is part three of a three-part special.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Join us for the Canoe Scotland Expedition event:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/canoe-scotland-expedition

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes. You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/
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You can also occasionally find us on social media
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventureSolos/

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We zoom in on Nat, his life, career and what makes him tick, before gently interrogating him with some 'rapid-fire' questions. This is part two of a three-part special.

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You can find details of Adventure Solos events here:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/adventures

Join us for the Canoe Scotland Expedition event:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/canoe-scotland-expedition

Chris is always banging on about Gusto meal boxes. You can get a discount on your boxes using this link here (full disclosure - Chris gets a Gusto credit if you use this link too):
https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=CHRIS43613799&utm_source=iosapp

To find out more about Adventure Solos events, including joining the mailing list, visit:
https://www.AdventureSolos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/AdventureSolos/

Support the show

Support the show