In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Made to Fly, Serena dives into the tender, universal desire to be liked - and why chasing approval often pulls us further from ourselves. Using vivid metaphors and real-life moments, she explores the gap between our true selves and the persona we project, and how narrowing that gap leads to deeper confidence, belonging, and freedom.

With warmth and honesty, Serena breaks down why external validation can never replace the acceptance we withhold from ourselves, and how giving people permission not to like you may be the most liberating shift of all. If you’ve ever bent yourself into shapes that didn’t feel like you, this episode invites you back home to authenticity and self-love.

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

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About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this powerful episode of Made to Fly, Serena sits down with Gary Willis, whose life story reads like a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and radical reinvention. From losing his father at 12, to leading riot teams and elite firearms units in the Met Police, to building eight income streams and writing a TV series now heading into production - Gary’s journey is proof that your past doesn’t dictate your future. With warmth and wisdom, he shares how purpose, gratitude, and relentless dreaming shaped every step of his life, and why refusing to live small can open doors you never knew existed.

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About Serena Dodd

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this powerful episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd cracks open the truth about why so many of us feel stuck, flat, or disconnected from the lives we’ve worked so hard to build.

With warmth, honesty, and her signature clarity, she reveals how much of our “stuckness” comes from identities we never consciously chose - labels, roles, and beliefs we’ve carried for years without noticing how small they’ve made us. Serena offers a liberating first step out of the fog: questioning who you really are beneath the job titles, expectations, and old stories.

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

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About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd unpacks the science and soul of brain priming -the art of teaching your mind what inevitable success looks and feels like. With bright metaphors and clear, grounded wisdom, she shows how your brain can’t tell the difference between lived reality and richly imagined possibility, and how that simple truth can transform everything.

From childhood labels that quietly shaped your limits to the tiny daily rituals that build new neural pathways, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for anyone craving a future that feels more aligned, more alive, and more theirs.

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

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About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this vibrant episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd sits down with the multi-talented Tricia Duffy - consultant, researcher, podcaster, songwriter, and creative powerhouse - to explore what happens when you stop living the life you “should” and start designing the one you actually want.

Tricia shares her bold journey from BBC boardrooms to song writing studios, uncovering how the pandemic became her unexpected turning point. Together, she and Serena dive into themes of identity, creativity, and freedom from society’s boxes - and how a simple ten-year plan became the catalyst for a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy. This is a must-listen for anyone standing at the edge of change, wondering what might happen if they finally said yes to themselves.

In Ten Years Time (Tricia's brand): https://www.intenyearstime.com/

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About Serena Dodd

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

During this powerful episode, Serena Dodd unpacks one of the most transformative tools for personal growth: understanding the difference between fact and fiction!

With warmth and clarity, she reveals how the narratives we tell ourselves - about our past, our abilities, and our worth - can quietly shape the limits of our lives. Through relatable examples and practical reframes, Serena shows how questioning your thoughts can unlock new possibilities, rewire old beliefs, and help you reclaim the authorship of your own story.

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

Coaches: Join us at Fly: The Coaches Network: https://wearefly.com/

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About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this deeply moving episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd speaks with Nick Forgham - a man whose life changed after collapsing unexpectedly and facing major heart surgery.

What follows is a masterclass in resilience, gratitude, and self-awareness. Nick shares how knowing his values helped him stay calm in the face of fear, what karate has taught him about discipline and peace, and how happiness is built not from perfection, but from gratitude and giving. With warmth and wisdom, he reminds us that “knowing yourself” isn’t a destination - it’s the secret to peace, courage, and finding joy in being enough.

🔗Links:

Nick's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Belt-Thinking-Nick-Forgham/dp/1910406422

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About Serena Dodd

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this inspiring episode of Made to Fly, Serena sits down with 19-year-old ultramarathon runner and entrepreneur Peter Knowles, whose mindset is anything but ordinary.

Peter shares how he turned adversity into drive—running 101 miles around a track in 27 hours, not for glory, but to test the limits of grit and growth. From selling sweets as a child to feed hundreds through charity, to preparing for a 100-mile run through the Sahara Desert, Peter embodies quiet strength, humility, and purpose beyond his years. This conversation dives deep into resilience, mindset, and redefining what success really means—because as Peter says, “A finish line isn’t a destination—it’s a feeling.”

🔗Links:

Peter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersultra/

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About Serena Dodd

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

In this calming solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd brings mindfulness down to earth - no meditation cushions or forest retreats required. Using vivid real-life examples (like finding peace at a chaotic train station), she shares simple, accessible ways to quiet your mind and come back to the present moment. From noticing your breath to savouring a sip of coffee, Serena shows how small, intentional pauses can shift stress into calm and help you reconnect with yourself. If life feels too fast or too noisy, this episode is a gentle invitation to find peace in the now.

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

Coaches: Join us at Fly: The Coaches Network: https://wearefly.com/

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About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.

Weaknesses don't always need to be worked on, focus on the strengths.

In this uplifting solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd invites you to flip the script on self-improvement. Instead of obsessing over weaknesses, she shows you how to amplify your strengths—those natural sparks that energize you and make you feel alive. Through vivid imagery, personal stories, and practical tools from strength psychology, Serena reveals how leaning into what’s already working can boost confidence, resilience, and joy. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by what you’re “not good at,” this episode is your reminder that your aliveness lives in what lights you up

🔗 Links to resources:

VIA Character Strengths (Free Survey): https://www.viacharacter.org/

Gallup CliftonStrengths (Paid Assessment): https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.

Coaches: Join us at Fly: The Coaches Network: https://wearefly.com/

Please follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it becomes available.

About Serena Dodd

Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.

Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.

Learn more at serenadodd.com.