16 episodes
Be My Guest with Rory Smith Rory Smith
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is a podcast that will change your life. Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories. On Spotify, Apple & Youtube.
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#16 The World's Happiest Farmer
He may not have huge financial wealth but to me Jon Jandai is the richest farmer on earth. After growing up in one of the poorest areas of rural Thailand he moved to Bangkok in search of money and opportunities. But it was there that he realised he already had back home what he was searching for in the city. He now lives a life that is fun, easy and abundant and he shares with me his profound wisdom and unique perspective on the world to help us all do the same. A remarkable story of defining what is most important in life and living it on your own terms.
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Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? In 'Be My Guest with Rory Smith', former BBC newsreader Rory asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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#15 The Many Lives of Mama Love, Lara Love Hardin
At the time of this recording her book is Oprah's Book Club selection and it's clear to see why. Lara Love Hardin has spared no details in sharing the darkest moments of her life, innermost thoughts and disguised feelings in her book 'The Many Lives of Mama Loves'. Whilst battling addiction Lara found herself in prison facing at one point a potential 27 years away from her four boys. Her story is a powerful journey with a 'surprising final act' but even after reading Lara's candid no hold barred account I still wanted to know more about her healing path, shame, acceptance and her next chapter.
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Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? In 'Be My Guest with Rory Smith', former BBC newsreader Rory asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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#14 Surviving My Paedophile Parents, Part 2/2
Lisa Plumb's mother and father were paedophiles. At the age of eleven she was also forced to spend time with a couple she had never met, becoming a prisoner in their pedophile den before being introduced to a child murderer. It took a miracle for Lisa to finally escape a life of perversion, addiction, and abandonment.
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***CONTENT WARNING: This episode is for adults only and includes conversations and details around child abuse, child sexual abuse, violence, substance use and other mature themes throughout that some people may find disturbing and or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is a podcast that will change your life. Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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On Spotify, Apple & YouTube -
#13 Surviving My Paedophile Parents, Part 1/2
Lisa Plumb's mother and father were pedophiles. At the age of eleven she was also forced to spend time with a couple she had never met, becoming a prisoner in their pedophile den before being introduced to a child murderer. It took a miracle for Lisa to finally escape a life of perversion, addiction, and abandonment.
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***CONTENT WARNING: This episode is for adults only and includes conversations and details around child abuse, child sexual abuse, violence, substance use and other mature themes throughout that some people may find disturbing and or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is a podcast that will change your life. Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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New Episode On Spotify, Apple & YouTube Every Monday -
#12 Miscarriage: A Dad's Perspective
How often have you heard a man sharing their deepest thoughts and feelings about the unborn child or children they have lost? In this honest and raw interview Kelly Jean-Philippe shares the pain, confusion and depths of despair he experienced as he and his wife navigated their way through multiple miscarriages. Kelly hopes by doing so that it removes the stigma of dads openly talking about its impact on men and fathers.
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is a Spotify podcast that will change your life. Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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New Episode On Spotify, Apple & YouTube Every Monday -
#11 The Devastating Effects of Shopping Addiction
Santis O'Garro is a mum of two who found herself in 15k debt at the height of her shopping addiction in 2018. With nowhere to turn and ashamed of her situation Santis hit her 'rock bottom'. In a self-described 'Hollywood movie' Santis was able to clear her debt in under one year. How did she do it? And what she learn from the experience? Some people continue to trivialise shopping addiction but my intimate conversation with Santis proves why it needs to be taken seriously.
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is a Spotify podcast that will change your life. Everyone has a story to tell but what can we learn from other people’s experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith asks the questions no one else will to uncover the emotions and thoughts that connect us all as humans and opens our eyes to new perspectives through the prism of other people’s stories.
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New Episode Every Monday