Catherine Lorimer's Guide to Life
Fifty something, strong minded independent woman who lives with a black Labrador called Pippa. I have lived a full life, been married, divorced, travelled with others and alone, been to concerts and festivals alone. I have run a marathon, owned and run my own small holding and separate dog walking business, I ride horses and currently own a rare breed Fell pony called Merlin. I have taken part in dressage, show jumping, cross country and long distance rides. I have been on a South African Wildlife Safari, riding horses amongst zebras and giraffe. I have worked for a Royal College, a Castle on a small country estate, in book production and publishing, for Italian and Chinese companies.
I started my podcast to help me survive divorce, it has taken me on an incredible journey and I have pushed myself out of my comfort zone, doing activities the stories of which are available for you to listen to. I have met some incredible individuals along the way, real people who have overcome lots of different life challenges.
I have found myself having coffee with Paula Radcliff in Manchester, I have met Chris Evans, been interviewed by him on Virgin Radio, I have met the inspirational Richard Branson, sat next to the lovely Jake Quickendon at a charity event and asked him if he was on Instagram. I have worked on my self development, physical fitness and mental health, having suffered from social anxiety and had a massive lack of self confidence and I talk about this in my podcasts. By pushing myself to do all the things I talk about in my podcast, I have built up resilience. I am now mentally strong enough to date and my podcasts are currently on this topic. There are interviews with some truly inspiring real people to have a listen to, real life role models, who have overcome real life situations which you can listen to for advice and encouragement to help you through life.
Catherine Lorimer's Guide to Life
Wild Inside Horse Ride Safari South Africa
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One cold and dark winters morning my friend Jane and I were filling hay nets at the yard when she asked if I would be interested in going on a horse ride safari to South Africa with her. Yes was my reply and this weeks podcast is about that trip where we had the most amazing time and have made some treasured friends from all over the world and with the beauty of social media are able to easily remain connected to them.
When you do an experience like this it really pushes you outside of your comfort zone and you question yourself. It helps you to deal with any issues that you are facing in your life and you come out stronger. I have come back not afraid to be myself, not holding back anymore, no longer fearing the consequences and I am a much better and more confident rider.
I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed the trip.