This Is Not How I Made It.

This podcast is a twist on the typical 'success' stories we all see and know about - except I want to shed light on the stories that otherwise may remain unknown.Real people reflecting on where they thought they were going to be at this stage and age in comparison to where they actually are today; the peaks and troughs and unexpected plot twists; people who like you and me thought some things would be different by now. By no means better or worse - life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it.And actually, on reflection, life in theory is the sum of our choices. You may not have made it to the life you imagined (yet, anyway), but you have made it here for a reason.

This Is Not How I Made It. is a society podcast hosted by Gabriella, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gabriella hosts This Is Not How I Made It., a society show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Episode 3: Abby's Story

  Aug 15, 202630 minS2

  Abby I met, of all places, at the gym; I was her personal trainer and she made every session together enjoyable. Over 18 months we learnt a lot about each other and were quick to take advantage of a good catch up. From Abby's job in first midwifery then negligence (and now on to a degree in sign language), to her passion for running and dogs, and, of course, gossiping about dating and what to expect after going through a divorce in 2020. But is this what she planned for or hoped would happen in her life? If you have any questions for Abby, or feedback about the podcast - or if you want to be a guest - please email: ⁠⁠thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com

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  Episode #2

  Episode 2: Eddy's Story

  May 23, 202631 minS2

  <p>Eddy I had the pleasure of meeting in 2023 when he very kindly lent me furniture he was not using for my new house. Fast forward three years and a lot has changed! Not only have we become friends but he has recently become a father, changed careers into property - after a near spell of us going into business together - and looks forward to his retirement dream of opening up a restaurant and being a chef. But as we know, life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it; is this what he planned for...

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  Series Two: Spring Special - Laura's Story

  Apr 25, 202632 minS2

  <p>To kick off series two - Laura O'Sullivan funnily enough I went to school with; fifteen (plus) years later, we reconnected to share her whereabouts and experiences from then to now. Including losing her dad at at 25, separating from her husband due to betrayal, two miscarriages, and finding her true purpose in life by understanding now what she is passionate about.</p><p>As well as being a mum of two both children and dogs, Laura is a freelance marketeer and loves nothing more than binge watching a series with her favourite dinner. But is this what she planned...

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  Episode #19

  Series One: Recap & Thanks

  Jan 31, 20262 minS1

  <p>Thank you for listening to series one of This Is Not How I Made It. If you have any feedback, questions, or words of wisdom, please let me know by emailing thisisnothowimadeit@gmail.com.</p><p>Alternatively, if you want to be a guest on the podcast - even better! I have zero lined up for series two (and hopefully this isn't the end...).</p>

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  Episode #18

  Bonus Episode 18: Mike's Story

  Jan 24, 202637 minS1

  <p>Friend, colleague(ish), (and that's just talking for myself) - and proud father of two - my guest today is Mike Drover. At the age of just 20 he joined the army, he was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, in total he served for 15 years before deciding to leave. Now, he's a level four personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach at Pure Gym, and recently, very excitingly, he got married to his second wife in 2025. But is this what he planned for or hoped would happen in his life?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Mike on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠www.instagra...

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