Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
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Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Life by Misadventure is an independent interview podcast hosted by David Brown, featuring honest conversations with people whose lives have taken unexpected turns. Each episode centres on one guest and one life story. The conversations explore the moments, decisions, setbacks and strange turns that shaped them, from illness and loss to reinvention, resilience, identity, work, family and personal change. The show is not just about what happened. It is about what happened next. How did that moment change the way they saw themselves? How did it affect their choices, relationships, confidence, humour, work, family or sense of purpose? What did they carry from it? What did they leave behind? The format is simple: thoughtful long-form interviews, led by curiosity rather than sensationalism. Guests are given time to tell their story properly, without being rushed towards a neat lesson, tidy ending or polished version of events. Some stories are dramatic. Some are quiet. Some are funny, painful, surprising or strange. What connects them is the mark they leave. This is a podcast for listeners who enjoy real personal stories, reflective conversation and the messy truth of being human. It is for people navigating change in their own lives, people interested in lived experience, and anyone who knows that ordinary lives often contain extraordinary stories. Listen if you are drawn to stories about resilience, identity, loss, recovery, reinvention and the moments people carry with them. Life by Misadventure is about the things that happen to us, the people we become because of them, and the stories we only understand properly with time.

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Surviving Su*cide, Self-Harm and Bulimia | Olivia-Louise Hamilton

Jun 09, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Olivia Hamilton is the founder of Changing Minds Training, a mental health training company that helps professionals have better, more human conversations about mental health, crisis and suicide…

30 Years Ago I Had Six Months To Live | Lyn Parent

May 27, 2026 1h 31m Transcript

Lyn Parent was born in Paris, raised in England, and built a life full of reinvention, risk, resilience and unexpected turns.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Lyn shares the story of being…

A Psychotherapist on Healing | Sonya Black

May 15, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Sonya Black is a psychotherapist and CBT specialist whose work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression and helping people understand what happens when the brain’s alarm system gets switched on.In this…

From Suicidal to Thriving | Greg Wasserman

May 10, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Greg Wasserman is a podcast industry connector, LinkedIn creator and host of Podcast Network Insights, whose life changed after a mental health crisis led him into rehab.In this episode of Life by…

Wills: The Unspoken Conversation We All Need to Have | Rachael Rodgers

May 07, 2026 1h 18m Transcript

Rachael Rodgers is a specialist in wills and estate planning who helps people understand what really happens when life, death, divorce, blended families, property, children, and money collide.In this…

A Nurse's Perspective on Life and Dying | Rachel Thomas

Mar 27, 2026 44m Transcript

Rachel Thomas is a specialist mesothelioma nurse whose work has been defined by more than two decades of supporting people and families through serious illness, end of life care, and the hard…

Stop Turning Family Posts Into Sales Pitches with Lena Robinson

Mar 22, 2026 46m Transcript

Lena Robinson is a marketer and founder of FTSQ whose life was shaped by years spent working across advertising, branding and sales, where she learned how often businesses confuse hard selling with…

What Brain Surgery Left Behind with Rebbeca Morse

Mar 18, 2026 1h 33m Transcript

Rebbeca Morse is an artist whose life was shaped by epilepsy, brain surgery, and the lasting changes those experiences left behind.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, she talks about growing up…

From Bristol to the Blues: A Musical Journey with Mark Goddard

Mar 13, 2026 56m Transcript

Mark Goddard is a writer and musician whose life was shaped by a 2002 road trip across America with his brother, Jeremy, chasing the roots of the music they loved and turning the journey into his…

Overcoming Adversity from Dog Attack to National Champion with Emily King an IWD 2026 Special

Mar 08, 2026 50m Transcript

Emily King is a multiple-time national stand up paddle boarding champion and coach whose life was drastically changed by a dog attack that nearly killed her while she was driving a horse-drawn…

Living on the Edge: Surviving Heart Failure with Alan King

Mar 06, 2026 52m Transcript

Heart failure might sound like a death sentence, but for Alan King, it turned out to be a life-altering experience that reshaped his perspective on health and happiness.During a candid conversation…

The Rise of Gen Z in the Workplace: Expectations vs Reality

May 01, 2025 53m Transcript

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Grief, Purpose and Public Life with Dave Atkinson

Apr 09, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

We've got a lively chat lined up today, diving into some pretty heavy topics: potholes and, well, death.Yeah, you heard that right! We kick things off with a thoughtful discussion about mortality,…

Reflections on Mortality with David Brown

Apr 02, 2025 9m Transcript

In this solo episode, Dave gets real about something we all face: mortality. After receiving difficult news about two people in his life, Dave reflects on the weight of it all.Why don’t men talk…

How Not to Cut: Inside One-Shot Films from Boiling Point to Adolescence with Angus 'Hendo' Henderson

Apr 01, 2025 1h 19m

In this episode David reconnects with filmmaker Angus 'Hendo' Henderson to explore the creative chaos behind real-time, one-shot filmmaking.They unpack the story behind the BAFTA-nominated indie hit…

Judged Either Way: The Harsh Realities of Parenting and Career Choices

Mar 08, 2025 56m Transcript

No matter what choice you make as a parent, staying home, going back to work, or trying to juggle both, someone is always judging. In this episode we dive into the realities of modern parenting and…

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Mar 01, 2025 50m Transcript

In this episode, we’re diving into a juicy discussion about the future of Bond and why some folks are just not keen on Amazon getting their hands on this iconic franchise.In this chat David and Angus…

Elon Musk, Media Manipulation, and the Internet’s Toxic Chaos with Alan King

Feb 21, 2025 48m Transcript

In this episode, Dave and Alan dive into the relentless debate around Elon Musk, media bias, and the internet’s toxic discourse.They break down why Musk divides public opinion, with critics…

Unfiltered, Unscripted, and Unapologetic: Welcome to the Life by Misadventure Podcast!

Feb 17, 2025 29m Transcript

The first episode of the Life by Misadventure Podcast serves as an introduction to the show’s purpose and upcoming topics.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features…

Welcome to the Life by Misadventure Podcast (May Contain Strong Opinions and Mild Regret)

Feb 05, 2024 1m Trailer Transcript

Welcome to the Life by Misadventure Podcast, the show where common sense and controversy collide.Join your host, David Brown, every so often as he dives into the topics people think about but rarely…

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Life by Misadventure has published 20 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in News, News Commentary.

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Life by Misadventure is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 2m.

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