Podcasts about Wellington

This episode of In Stride is presented by The Eventing Series by Natalie Keller Reinert and Flatiron Books. You can find The Eventing Series books in paperback, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold. Follow Natalie Keller Reinert on Instagram at @NatalieKReinert. This episode is also sponsored by Purdue University's Online Certificate in Equitation Science. Rethink tradition and train with purpose as you explore the science behind how horses think, move, and learn. Register now at https://purdue.biz/EquitationScience! In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by US Olympic dressage rider Ali Brock. Ali Brock is a U.S. Olympic dressage rider and trainer known for her dedication to the sport and to the horses and riders she supports. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, she left the islands at 17 to pursue a dressage career and went on to work under top professionals, including Olympian Sue Blinks. In 2004, she became head trainer at Deer Meadow Farm with the support of Fritz and Claudine Kundrun, and later spent time training in Europe with Jan Brink, Kyra Kyrklund, and Richard White. Ali earned international recognition riding Rosevelt, a 2002 Hanoverian stallion, as part of the U.S. team that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics—the first Olympic dressage medal for the U.S. in 12 years. She actively supports youth programs like Dressage4Kids and has served as the Equestrian Representative for the Athletes Advisory Council. Now based in Wellington, Florida, she continues to train horses and riders at the highest levels and to mentor the next generation of Grand Prix trainers. In this episode, Ali shares her philosophy on training and how it supports a strong, lasting partnership between horse and rider, including: • How a horse's emotional state influences her training approach and why recognizing that is essential. • The importance she places on the rider-horse relationship and the early mentors who shaped that perspective. • What commonly used dressage terms like “thoroughness” and “harmony” really mean in practice. • Why rules and regulations in horse sport should be based on evidence and context—not just snapshots or headlines. Join Ali and Sinead for an honest and thoughtful conversation about the future of the sport and how riders can prioritize partnership in their daily training.

The mushroom murder trial captured the attention of the whole world. Erin Patterson, a seemingly ordinary mother from a small country town, foraged for death cap mushrooms before serving a laced beef Wellington to her relatives. Heather Wilkinson alongside Don and Gail Patterson were killed by the deadly lunch. Miraculously, Ian Wilkinson survived. From the mismatched plates and crocodile tears to the myriad of lies and months of planning, criminologist Xanthé Mallett breaks down every detail of the mushroom murder case. Listen to Xanthé Mallett’s podcast, co-hosted with Tim Watson-Munro, Motive & Method, wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington is gearing up for an international rugby double header with the All Blacks and Black Ferns playing back to back games tomorrow at a sold out Sky Stadium. The All Blacks are seeking to beat France and improve a poor recent record in the capital while for the Black Ferns players it's their last game to impress before the squad for this year's World Cup is named. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.

There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small Between injuries and a surprisingly strong French B-side, the All Blacks have their work cut out for them. A long-time rugby journalist says Saturday's showdown in Wellington is anyone's game.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Inquiry into the Government's Covid-19 response has held a tense session this afternoon, as critics described what they called red-flags in the vaccine roll out and mandates. Today was the fourth day of the inquiry, with tomorrow rounding out the hearings in Auckland. More hearings are expected to be held in Wellington next month. Today, commissioners scrutinised evidence put forward by groups like Voices for Freedom and The Health Forum. Finn Blackwell reports.

On Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates. Independent Together Mayoral Candidate Ray Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Matatū lock and army captain Laura Bayfield is set to make her Black Ferns debut off the bench in this weekend's O'Reilly Cup test against Australia in Wellington. Bayfield spoke to Corin Dann.

Peter Griffin is a Wellington-based science and technology journalist.

In this episode, we delve into Lynda's hard-learned lessons on how you can weather a downturn in business and come out stronger and better.When the economy dipped and customers disappeared, Lynda McGregor from the Little Bread Loaf bakery https://littlebreadloaf.co.nz found strength in her roots, and baked her way forward.

She's been dubbed the 'Mushroom Cook' by many, but now, Erin Patterson is a convicted triple murderer. The 50-year-old has been found guilty by the jury of murdering three relatives, and attempting to murder another, at a family lunch in 2023 where she served beef Wellington which contained death-cap mushrooms. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe unpack the verdict of this case with co-hosts of ‘The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace’ podcast, Nine reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson. What was it like being in the courtroom when the guilty verdict came through? What can we expect from sentencing? What weren’t the jury aware of during this case that can now be revealed post-verdict? Hit play to find out...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After deliberating for a week, a jury has found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with death cap mushrooms. She had pleaded not guilty to the crimes, saying the mushrooms were accidentally included in the meals.The team at the ABC's Mushroom Case Daily podcast has been following every development and today on ABC News Daily we bring you their coverage of the verdict.

The true story of Rotorua soldier Captain Roger Dansey is being brought to life in Wellington Opera's performance Mate Ururoa. Written by acclaimed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, it tells the true story of Roger Ingram Te Kepa Dansey, engineer and Maori All Black, who enlisted when Britain declared war on Germany in 1914 and was one of the five hundred strong "Native Contingent". His war story is first about the humiliation faced by Maori soldiers, his heroism at Gallipoli, but then being accused of desertion and sent home in disgrace. Whitehead wrote the libretto in te reo Maori and English for US-based Maori baritone David Tahere, who plays Roger Dansey, and is a member of his whanau. Directed by Sara Brodie, the opera was originally supposed to premiere in 2021 at New York's Carnegie Hall - but this was cancelled due to the pandemic. Instead the world premiere will be in Wellington this weekend. Dame Gillian Whitehead, Sara Brodie and David Tahere are in the Wellington studio.

The big takeaways from the first All Blacks test of the year, who impressed, and will there be changes for the second test in Wellington? The Warriors return to rugby league's NRLW; what was learned? Marc also has updates from Wimbledon, motorsport and basketball.

The All Blacks are counting the cost of the opening test win over France with captain Scott Barrett in doubt for Saturday's second test in Wellington. Barrett left the field with an achilles issue in last weekend's 31-27 victory in Dunedin last, with the injury initially described as a niggle. It now seems more serious with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson saying an update will be provided tomorrow. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.

Shayne Iti said his 15-year-old daughter Katie Margaret Iti died on Saturday in Hutt Hospital from complications of influenza B. He spoke to reporter Natalie Akoorie.

Midwives and specialists are begging Health New Zealand to abandon a proposal to cut beds from Wellington Hospital's maternity and gynaecology wards. Mary Argue reports.

Lawyers for the multi-billion dollar global ride-share company Uber are taking the fight over driver's employment status to the Supreme Court in Wellington. One of those drivers, Nureddin Abdurahman, who is now a Wellington City Councillor, spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The union representing midwives says Wellington Hospital cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making more room for patients from the overcrowded Emergency Department is a bad move. Midwifery Representation and Advisory Service's Caroline Conroy spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Health NZ has said gynaecology had 12 "resourced" (staffed) beds, with capacity to flex to 14, and 26 resourced maternity beds, with the ability to flex to 37 beds (11 unresourced) in response to Wellington Hospital's trial aimed at making more room for patients from the overcrowded Emergency Department. Health NZ's group director of operations Jamie Duncan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's Thumbs Up's all around as Guy and Tim struggle to understand the technology bringing them together for the record but fear not - in spite of persistent animated thumbs and illness, the boiz will not be deterred from reading your absolutely wonderful messages. A return to toilet discourse, an appreciation for the warmth of Thanksgiving and solid tips for young straight Wellington men on the prow, await you.Support us on Substack to save Guy's voice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wellington Tattoo Convention is taking place this weekend at the Old Dominion Building in Wellington. There are 120 tattoo artists from all around the motu.

A standout on this year's DocEdge Film Festival programme is 'A Quiet Love', which won the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows three deaf couples - each from different backgrounds and circumstances - connecting through Irish sign language. The producers of the film Anne Heffernan and Seán Herlihy spoke to Jesse. The DocEdge Documentary Film Festival is underway in Auckland, and it'll be coming to Wellington and Christchurch from the 16th, and the rest of the country from the 28th.

A forensic scientist has told the jury in the Khandallah murder trial that, in her opinion, the blood in the hallway looked staged. Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory, who was killed at her Wellington home in January 2024. Kate Green reports.

Eppy 139: The Star-Spangled PickleHappy Birthday, America! In this festive episode, Jean and Laura salute the red, white, and dill. We kick things off with a nod to the "Spirit of '76" — that famous painting of three scrappy patriots marching for freedom and independence. (Commemorated in Wellington, Ohio!) Then, naturally, we shift to pickles.Yes, pickles. The crunchy, tangy stars of today's show. We talk pickleball (with a neighborly PSA about not starting games at 6 a.m.), ponder when this pickle craze began, and taste-test some trendy treats: dill pickle popcorn, bagged pickle salad, and even air-fried cheese-wrapped pickles.Bonus tips: pickles might help with muscle cramps and gut health!And there's more: vegan brownies, tooth extractions (Laura's), and our undying love for honey-baked ham.Follow us and join the fun! We're on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @OKBoomerPod (http://OKBoomerPod.com)   Catch up on episodes and more at http://OKBoomerPod.comAnd for our fellow podcasters and authors, check out http://SpeakUpTalkRadio.com—it's our happy place for creativity!

You can send me a text if you have a comment or questionWe cover Napoleon's sneaky invasion of Spain, its preamble and Napoleon's motivations. This is followed by a look at Wellington's invasion of Portugal and the battles of Rolica and Vimeiro, which lead to the French surrender of Portugal via the Convention of Cintra.The Spanish royal family is an arguement against traditional monarchy.  Napoleon despises them and Manuel Godoy, the sausage making, Prince of the Peace.  Napoleon wants to make Spain great again and believes he has a working formula.  However, the result is disaster.  The culmination is the defeat of Dupont at Bailen, which results in the French retreating out of Spain up to the line of the Ebro.   November will see the French surge back into control, but the effect of the defeat at Bailen will reverberate throughout Europe.

Bluebridge's new ferry Livia arrived in Wellington on Thursday. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and singer 'Cassie' Ventura, who gave evidence as a witness, Qantas is dealing with the fallout of a massive cyber attack, affecting six million customers, Spain has seen the hottest June since records began, and parts of the country were expected to reach 41C on Thursday, youth MPs are pushing back against claims of censorship at Youth Parliament, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has been forced to publicly back his finance minister after she appeared upset in Parliament, and Bluebridge's new ferry Livia arrived in Wellington.

Youth MPs are accusing the government of censoring them over changes to their speeches in Parliament. The 11th Youth Parliament is underway, drawing young people from all over the country to Wellington to debate and speak about what matters most to them. Some rangatahi say they were told to avoid criticising the current government, and feel let down by the process. But organisers insist the changes are just recommendations and suggestions. Giles Dexter reports.

Four new agencies have been put in charge of determining how Whānau Ora resources are distributed to Maori communities across the country. It's the biggest shake up in the history of Whānau Ora since it was created by the the late Dame Tariana Turia in 2010. One of the new commissioning agencies was launched by Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa at Hongoeka Marae near Porirua this morning. Pokere Paewai reports. 

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Wellington's metropolitan councils have agreed to replace beleaguered Wellington Water with a new stand-alone entity. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry, who chairs the Wellington Water Committee, says unlike Wellington Water, the new entity will own the infrastructure itself. He spoke to Corin Dann.

This ep is proudly partnered with One Percent Collective, learn more and support great NZ charities at opc.nz/twioat Guy's in Hobart, Tim's in Wellington, we're all in audio quality hell - get over it!This episode is an often-times confusing mix of revelations, giving the feeling of an Olympic athlete from the 1980s who only discovered what event they're competing in next once they've passed the threshold of a prior, unrelated sporting pursuit. First - Carrie has a downstairs tenant. To be clear - there has been ZERO PRIOR ALLUSION to there even being a dwelling below NYC's new fav romanicy writer's place but all of a sudden, but that hasn't stopped Mattress Pikelet King intro'ing a british flavour to the overboiling pot of plots and characters.Seema's trying to girlboss her way into a new mortgage, Miranda gets threatened by a naked cleaver-weilding man forcing her to move in with Carrie and immediately becoming the worst house mate anyone's ever had, Harry has the big C, and there is a ghoulish invocation of Samantha's existence via SMS text message. Put simply - we are running out of benchspace and elements to place all of these pots and pans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outnumbered, outflanked, and nearly broken — Wellington's army during the Peninsular War came dangerously close to collapse at Fuentes de Onoro. In this on-the-ground film, we walk the battlefield to uncover how terrain, timing, and sheer stubbornness turned the tide. If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ You can also support the study of British military history by joining my Patreon page over at https://www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory - you will get early access to videos and extra content. Marcus Cribb's channel is here - https://www.youtube.com/@UClSx0Xd34n_-zfIiO7vp7lQ  

A council survey has revealed that the people of Wellington don't trust their city council.

The One Roof Velocity house value index has revealed a drop in property value across the country. Major cities like Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton have all experienced drops. However, more rural areas such as Southland, Canterbury and Northland have all seen a rise. CEO of real estate at Velocity Helen O'Sullivan told Mike Hosking that although the prices have dropped, the real estate market is still healthy. She said ‘Volumes are a key indicator, and we're seeing those pick up' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington essayist Nadine Hura's new collection Slowing the Sun is a karanga to those who have left us and those still with us.

Next time a vintage aircraft flies overhead there's a good chance it's being propelled by the handiwork of a man from Manakau, an hour north of Wellington. For over 25 years Jeff Fox has created wooden propellers for classic aircraft like tiger moths and sopwith camels. He can put up to 300 hours of work into each handcrafted propeller for clients including First World War aviation buff Sir Peter Jackson. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of the BYC on a significant day… Twenty years ago today – June 25th, 2005 – a group of tragic cricket fans in Wellington, dressed head-to-toe in Beige Brigade kit, gathered around some crude recording gear and hit record on what would become New Zealand’s first-ever sports podcast… The BYC. It was the heyday of The Ricky Gervais Podcast with Ricky, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. The term “podcast” had only just been coined by a Guardian columnist the year before. Born out of the Beige Brigade fan movement formed in 1999, the BYC is now comfortably New Zealand’s longest-running podcast series, sports or otherwise. On a cold, wet Wellington evening in June 2005, New Zealand’s version of Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington — Paul Ford, Kevin Sinnott, and Jason Willis — recorded the first official BYC episode, backed by resident crooner Blair Sayer.Join ACC Head G Lane joins Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford for a trip down memory lane! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La registrazione del commento della partita Auckland City-Boca Juniors, valevole per la fase a gironi della FIFA Club World Cup 2025, che abbiamo trasmesso in diretta sul nostro canale Twitch il 24 giugno 2025Ospiti: il nostro ascoltatore Gianmaria, Riccardo Buson e Giacomo Cobianchi

Blood covered the walls along a hallway and the carpet near where a body lay at an otherwise pristine home. In the High Court at Wellington, Julia DeLuney faces trial, accused of murdering her mother inside that house, possibly using a vase as a weapon. Kate Green reports.

Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks.Projectworks was Emerging Hi-Tech Company of the Year at this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards and recently closed a significant Series A funding round bringing the company valuation in the range of $100m NZ dollars. With extensive experience in tech and consulting, Mark shares insights on the journey of building Project Works, scaling SaaS businesses, global expansion from Wellington, and leveraging AI to transform consulting. Discover lessons on team building, culture, and how Kiwi pragmatism competes globally.A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology

Since the 1800s, tuberculosis (TB) has been responsible for an estimated 1 billion deaths. In New Zealand today, we don't get many cases of TB, but worldwide it is the leading infectious disease killer. In the early 1900s a TB vaccine was developed. Called the BCG vaccine, it's still used today. While it is the best TB vaccine we have, it's not actually great at preventing TB infection, only providing some protection for the youngest of patients. However, scientists have discovered that the BCG vaccine can boost people's immune systems in other ways. Now researchers at the Malaghan Institute in Wellington are investigating these findings further. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Guests:Dr Kerry Hilligan, Malaghan InstituteRebecca Palmer, Malaghan InstituteLearn more:In 2017, Alison Ballance reported on the looming antimicrobial resistance crisis, with drug-resistant TB part of the problem.Other Our Changing World episodes about research at the Malaghan Institute include this 2024 episode on a new way to target rising stomach cancer rates, and this 2022 episode on next-generation cancer therapies.In 2021, Claire Concannon covered mRNA vaccine technology.The What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa series explores the different ways genomics is transforming different sectors, including infectious disease medicine.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan is joined by his dad, veteran broadcaster Peter Snow, to tell the incredible story of the clash between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington on June 18, 1815. This showdown shattered Napoleon's dreams of empire and redrew the map of Europe. Packed with heroic last stands, strategic genius, and catastrophic missteps, Waterloo was a battle that changed everything in just one day.This episode marks exactly 10 years of Dan Snow's History Hit, and in it, Dan and Peter reflect on the very first episode of the podcast they did together and everything that has come since.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreYou can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

Today, we're joined by Ben Wellington, deputy head of feature forecasting at Two Sigma. We dig into the team's end-to-end approach to leveraging AI in equities feature forecasting, covering how they identify and create features, collect and quantify historical data, and build predictive models to forecast market behavior and asset prices for trading and investment. We explore the firm's platform-centric approach to managing an extensive portfolio of features and models, the impact of multimodal LLMs on accelerating the process of extracting novel features, the importance of strict data timestamping to prevent temporal leakage, and the way they consider build vs. buy decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Lastly, Ben also shares insights on leveraging open-source models and the future of agentic AI in quantitative finance. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/736.

I HANDED In My NOTICE!! In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Join Up Dots, we're diving deep into the real stories behind the downloads. Every week, thousands of people across the globe tune in, seeking clarity, motivation, and a path to change. But today, we're flipping the mic around—sharing the voices of our listeners who are taking what they've learned and putting it into action. These are not influencers, celebrities, or gurus. They're people just like you—navigating challenges, building businesses, reclaiming their lives, and drawing inspiration from the journey we're all on together. You'll hear from Jessica in the Scottish Highlands who, after years of living by other people's expectations, finally took the leap toward a more creative and fulfilling life. She's enrolled in art therapy, preparing to take a sabbatical, and discovering what it means to live on her own terms. Her story is a testament to what happens when we stop asking for permission and start asking better questions. She wonders if David, too, had to strip everything back to discover his real path—and how he knew it was the right one. It's a reminder that growth often starts with surrender. From Seville, Carlos shares a quieter yet equally transformational shift. Once stuck in the hamster wheel of overwork, he's now reclaimed his peace by simplifying life. Inspired by our message to “control what you can,” he's walking to work, tuning into Join Up Dots, and discovering that success isn't always loud—it's often silent, deliberate, and deeply personal. We also hear from Mohan in Hyderabad, whose job loss became the spark for something far greater. While uncertainty and fear took centre stage at first, the show's encouragement to reframe failure gave him courage. Now, he's exploring copywriting and voiceover work—leaning into his storytelling skills and, for the first time in years, feeling a sense of purpose return. On the business front, three inspiring voices take us inside their online journeys. Natalie from Wellington finally broke free from her 9–5, building a content writing business she once thought was out of reach. After two years of listening on lunch breaks, she handed in her notice. It wasn't an overnight success, but it was a deliberate one—powered by clarity, belief, and consistent action. Meanwhile, Emily in Vancouver celebrates her first digital sale after launching a template store for creatives. Her voice beams with pride as she shares how letting go of perfection and following the "just launch it" mentality gave her the breakthrough she'd been waiting for. What's even more exciting is that she still walks the streets of Vancouver listening to the show, now as a business owner rather than just a dreamer. Then there's Jake from Lagos, still deep in the trenches of research but already making moves. His business idea—to connect local artisans with global customers—is in development, and he's conducting user interviews to build something real. He writes with a mixture of nervousness and curiosity, asking David how to know when an idea is worth pushing or when it's time to pivot. That question resonates with anyone who's ever stood at the crossroads of action and doubt. Of course, no Join Up Dots episode would be complete without acknowledging the people who aren't just taking the lessons—but who want to understand how David built the life they now admire. Benji in Bristol writes with admiration and a touch of obsession. He's reverse-engineering the lifestyle David now enjoys: time freedom, creative passion, and a deep sense of alignment. But he's also honest. How do you build a life like that without falling back into old patterns? What mindset shift has to happen first? From Cairo, Ahmed reflects on the challenge of having too many ideas and not enough certainty. He sees David's focus and wants to understand how to develop that same trust in a single direction. It's a question many face when starting something new—especially when every option feels both exciting and terrifying. And then there's Sophie in Hamburg, who found connection not through polished stories of success, but in David's admission of struggle. She references a moment in an early episode—David hiding in the bathroom during a corporate event—and says that's when it clicked. The power of vulnerability, of honesty, and of admitting when things aren't quite right yet. That's what made her believe change was possible. Each of these voices represents more than just a listener—they're a living, breathing part of the Join Up Dots community. And today's episode is about recognising that your story, your struggle, and your small wins matter. Whether you're starting a business, shifting your life, or just figuring things out—you're not alone. We're all joining the dots, one decision at a time. So if you've ever thought, “I'm not sure I can do this,” listen to these stories. If you've ever asked, “Where do I begin?”—start right here. These aren't fairytales. These are footsteps you can follow. And once you've listened, don't keep it to yourself. Share your favourite moment from today's episode on social media using #JoinUpDots #MyDotMoment #RealLifeRealChange. Tag someone who needs to hear this. Start a ripple. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!