In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Outen MBE — adventurer, author and now psychotherapist — whose story is as extraordinary as it is deeply human.

At just 23, Sarah became the first woman and youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean. She then went on to complete her London to London expedition — travelling over 40,000km under her own human power by rowing oceans, cycling continents and kayaking coastlines.

Today, her life looks very different. She now works as a psychotherapist — often alongside her herd of donkeys — helping people reconnect with themselves in a way that’s quiet, grounded and surprisingly powerful.

In this conversation, we explore both sides of Sarah’s story.

The extraordinary expeditions… and what followed.

The storm after the storm — when pushing through was no longer sustainable. Illness, burnout, emotional struggle… and the realisation that surviving isn’t the same as living well.

Sarah speaks with remarkable honesty about what she’s learned — from the cost of “just keep going”, to the importance of rest, emotional awareness and finding safe connections with others.

Because as Sarah shows us, adventure doesn’t stop — it evolves.

What once meant crossing oceans now means understanding herself, helping others, and working out what kind of life she truly wants to live.

Sarah’s NVNG Top 3:

• All of it can be true at once
• Be here now
• Kindness — to yourself, others and the world

It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes joy and struggle sit side by side… and sometimes the bravest thing we can do is turn towards ourselves.

Find out more about Sarah's work at Seen and Herd Therapy

We are back with a new series of Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. Please follow us on Instagram for lots of fun, adventures and behind the scenes antics.

NVNG is hosted by Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge. Rebecca is an ICF PCC Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Peak 15 Coaching, passionate about how our brains work and helping people unlock possibility. Caroline won BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with her son Thomas — a series watched by over six million and shortlisted at the National Television Awards.

🎯 Our Mission: To help people pause, see beyond what holds them back, and discover new possibilities for greater happiness and wellbeing.

📩 Contact Us : We’d love to hear your questions, ideas, or stories of stepping outside your comfort zone: WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447375220027

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What if the bravest adventures aren’t about crossing continents… but about coming face to face with a life you thought you’d left behind?

Rebecca and Caroline speak to Gaz and Yin joined Race Across the World as ex-partners — married for over 30 years, now separated — and still close friends.

But this episode goes far beyond the race.

Because for Yin, stepping onto that start line meant returning not just to a country, but to a past she had spent years trying to move on from. What followed wasn’t just a physical challenge — it was deeply personal, emotional, and at times overwhelming.

And when the race ended early for them, something else began.

✨ In this episode:

• The moment Yin almost didn’t get on the plane
• What it was really like returning to China and facing her past
• How grief and mental health shaped the experience
• The honest conversations they never had during their marriage
• How the race helped strengthen their friendship in a completely new way
• Why they’ve chosen not to go back, but to move forward differently

💡 This episode is really about:

• Facing parts of your life you thought were behind you
• How relationships can evolve — even after they end
• The power of honesty, compassion and understanding
• Finding a way forward when things don’t go to plan

They didn’t win the race.

But what they found — about themselves, and each other has changed the way they live their lives today.

We are back with a new series of Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. Please follow us on Instagram for lots of fun, adventures and behind the scenes antics.

NVNG is hosted by Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge. Rebecca is an ICF PCC Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Peak 15 Coaching, passionate about how our brains work and helping people unlock possibility. Caroline won BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with her son Thomas — a series watched by over six million and shortlisted at the National Television Awards.

🎯 Our Mission: To help people pause, see beyond what holds them back, and discover new possibilities for greater happiness and wellbeing.

📩 Contact Us : We’d love to hear your questions, ideas, or stories of stepping outside your comfort zone: WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447375220027

Instagram @nothingventuredpodcast

👉 Please follow, share, and be part of the NVNG adventure — it all starts with daring to try.

What does a life of risk, adventure and reinvention really teach you?

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, Rebecca and Caroline sit down with entrepreneur and adventurer Nick Bullman — a man whose life sounds almost like fiction. From closing multi-million pound deals and flying solo across the Atlantic to surviving business failure, heart surgery and even being shot in an accident, Nick has lived life at full velocity.

But what’s most striking is where all that experience has led him.

Today Nick talks about the shift from adrenaline and achievement to something deeper — learning to slow down, find calm and focus on what truly matters.

In this conversation, Nick shares the lessons he has learned through success, failure and some extraordinary moments along the way.

They explore:

• Why failure often teaches us more than success
• The mindset needed to keep going when things fall apart
• What flying across the Atlantic taught Nick about control and decision-making
• How a serious heart operation changed his perspective on life
• The role of breathwork, mindfulness and the Wim Hof method in finding calm
• Why neuroplasticity shows we can always learn and change
• The importance of tenacity, courage and self-belief
• Why learning to serve others and let go of ego brings real fulfilment

Along the way there are stories about aviation, entrepreneurship, family life and the unexpected lessons that come from navigating life’s toughest moments.

At its heart, this episode is a reminder that growth rarely happens inside our comfort zones — and that even the hardest experiences can lead to wisdom, humility and a deeper sense of purpose.

We are back with a new series of Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. Please follow us on Instagram for lots of fun, adventures and behind the scenes antics.

NVNG is hosted by Rebecca Rees and Caroline Bridge. Rebecca is an ICF PCC Executive Coach and Co-Founder of Peak 15 Coaching, passionate about how our brains work and helping people unlock possibility. Caroline won BBC’s Race Across the World 2025 with her son Thomas — a series watched by over six million and shortlisted at the National Television Awards.

🎯 Our Mission: To help people pause, see beyond what holds them back, and discover new possibilities for greater happiness and wellbeing.

📩 Contact Us : We’d love to hear your questions, ideas, or stories of stepping outside your comfort zone: WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447375220027

Instagram @nothingventuredpodcast

👉 Please follow, share, and be part of the NVNG adventure — it all starts with daring to try.