The Orienteers

Naomi Sayers
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Inspiring, true stories from real people who have navigated big changes in their lives. In this podcast they share what helped them find their way and give their own practical advice to anyone who might be going through similar. The Orienteers is un-studioed, so we record on location, with the location being an extra dimension to the story. Expect to hear birds singing, kids playing, and everything else that goes on in the background of a day in the life of these awesome people.

Episodes

  1. 23 Aug

    Episode Three: Why Being a "Good Employee" is Quietly Ruining Your Life

    What happens when your greatest professional strengths—being a high achiever and a natural problem solver—become the exact traits that push you to the brink of collapse? In this episode, host Naomi takes a walk with leadership development consultant and coach Carolyn for a candid, moving conversation along the banks of the River Thames. Carolyn shares her personal timeline of navigating extreme professional overwhelm, dealing with a late-stage diagnosis of endometriosis, and the challenging realization that she was stuck in a repeating pattern of self-martyrdom at work. Together, they challenge the corporate myth of "resilience" and share practical, immediate tools to interrupt mental spirals, re-establish boundaries, and transition from people-pleasing to self-compassion. Key takeaways from this episode: Recognizing the hidden warning signs your body is sending youThree easy habits you can do today when your mind is feeling overwhelmedThe fundamental shift required to stop letting other people's goals dictate your time Contains some strong language.

  2. 22 Jun

    Episode Two: How To Rewire Your Brain and Embrace Change

    In this episode of The Orienteers, Naomi Sayers travels to a serene countryside training centre in the West Midlands to meet Kate, a personal stylist and integrative counsellor with an extraordinary perspective on starting over. Kate’s journey is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. From exhausting early years in TV to a sudden, heartbreaking corporate redundancy during the 2020 lockdown, her stability has been shaken more than once (pp. 1-2).Confronted with store closures while away on a family holiday with a baby under one, Kate chose to combine her passions for fashion and therapy to build a unique private practice designed to help people heal from the inside out. If a sudden life shift has left you questioning who you really are, Kate’s story offers an invaluable psychological toolkit for navigating the unknown. She introduces the concept of neuroplasticity, explaining how we can visually "prune" the old mental pathways of self-doubt and deliberately water the new runways of self-worth. Kate's unfiltered wisdom provides a beautiful roadmap for anyone looking to shed external expectations, trust their internal compass, and fearlessly step into the next version of themselves.

  3. 17 Apr

    Episode One: Finding Your Way Back To You

    In this episode, Naomi Sayers travels to a quiet park in Essex to meet Kat Gordon, a personal trainer with a powerful story of survival. Kat’s transition wasn’t just one single event; it was a "freight train" of changes—moving to a new town where she didn't know anyone, the hidden struggle of postnatal depression, and a debilitating health crisis that left her on nine different medications and struggling to walk. If you’ve ever felt like your identity has been pulled out from under you, Kat’s journey offers a roadmap for how to re-build and find your way back to who you are.

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Inspiring, true stories from real people who have navigated big changes in their lives. In this podcast they share what helped them find their way and give their own practical advice to anyone who might be going through similar. The Orienteers is un-studioed, so we record on location, with the location being an extra dimension to the story. Expect to hear birds singing, kids playing, and everything else that goes on in the background of a day in the life of these awesome people.

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  • Creator
    Naomi Sayers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Naomi Sayers
  • Show Website
    The Orienteers