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Tom's Big Adventure Podcast
Tom hitchhiked alone from Cornwall to Australia to challenge the idea that the world is inherently dangerous. Along the way, he encountered territorial wolves, the Russian Secret Service and overcame terrible self-doubt. He learned a lot about what we need as humans and developed some unique perspectives on resilience.
Whether it's exploring the outdoors, pushing personal limits, or rethinking what we've been told, this channel is about discovering a fresh perspective on life.
New episodes every Sunday 19:00GMT!
Episodes
19 episodes
‘I constantly worry about being good enough!’ - What it’s Really Like Being the Director of a CIC
It looks easy on the outside, but behind the scenes it’s more work than you think. This is an honest walkthrough of what it’s like running a CIC, from answering emails late at night to constantly worrying about funding.
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Episode 17
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13:43
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‘The only thing like being a parent is being on an adventure’
In this episode, I give an honest update on becoming a dad, share what’s next for this podcast, and dive into an unexpected connection between my past adventures—like hitchhiking to Australia—and the unfamiliar terrain of new fatherhood.
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Episode 16
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23:27
“This is how you talk without knowing their language”
On my hitchhiking journeys, I often found myself in places where I didn’t speak the language — but that didn’t stop me from connecting. In this episode, I share how I learned to communicate without words: through gestures, energy, presence, and...
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20:58
“I thought I was about to be murdered… but I still got in.”
It’s easy to say what you wouldn’t do—until you’re actually there. In this episode, I share the story of a moment that genuinely scared me: hitchhiking with someone who looked like trouble, going somewhere no one else would take me. It forced m...
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23:19
Do this if you struggle with anxiety - The Big Three of Good Mental Health
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? The solution could be much simpler than you think. Most of the time, we’re not doomed to suffer with mental health problems; most of the time it’s in our power to do something about it.&nb...
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Episode 13
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22:42
‘I buried him on the hill’ - Death, Personality, Becoming a Father
In this episode, I explore a series of intense dreams I’ve had in the lead-up to becoming a father — from broken teeth to hidden bodies. I unpack the fears behind them, the symbols they carry, and how they reflect a deeper tension between who I...
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Episode 12
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24:56
Like Waking up from a Coma (Returning Home After 5 Years on the Road) Episode 11
It was like being an a coma - not being home for 5 years. I had to get to know my friends and family like new people, technology had changed the world, and everyone was watching their words. Even now people reference things I have no idea about...
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Episode 11
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23:03
'He had blood over his hands, I thought that was it!' Tom's Big Adventure Podcast Episode 10
Would you ever hitchhike? After learning it might not be as dangerous as were told, I have it a go.This is the story of the first hitchhiking adventure from Swindon to Scotland, that led to hitchhiking across the world.New episode...
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Episode 10
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22:09
How to start a CIC - Tom’s Big Adventure Podcast Episode 9
Ever wanted to start your business, go on your own adventure, or just change your situation, but you didn’t know how? The journey to making the Greenwoods Foundation CIC was full of challenges, disappointments and growth, I hope you can take so...
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Episode 9
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28:53
‘This one lesson will change your life’ Tom’s Big Adventure Podcast Episode 8
Ever felt stuck, like you’ve hit a wall with your goals? They tell you to ‘never give up’, but they don’t show you a different way forward. I learned something while trying to complete an impossible task - that we never see the inf...
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Episode 8
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23:19
‘I’m becoming a dad, here’s how it feels’ - Interview with Oscar Goodman - Episode 7
I’m becoming a dad soon. I needed to talk to a friend who is becoming one around the same time, to work out how I feel. We talk about the influence of our own fathers, our thoughts about shaping the next generation of our families, and how we’v...
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Episode 7
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1:02:03
BONUS: BBC Radio Glos Interview with Nicky Price (25/03/25)
Emma and I talked about our charity - the Greenwoods Foundation. Nicky Price of BBC Radio Gloucester brought us on to the topic of nature being a fundamental need, not a luxury. We also discussed how children need risky play and why we often ne...
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12:55
‘Russia thought I was a British spy!’ - Tom’s Big Adventure Podcast Episode 6
After hitchhiking to Russia, an FSB agent picked me up and asked me some unusual questions.This led to several months of bizarre encounters, ending with something quite terrifying.New episode every week, subscribe and comment! 🎙️&...
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Episode 6
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19:24
Hitchhiking Across the World Day One - Tom’s Big Adventure Podcast Episode 5
Here is the real story of day one, with all the fear, procrastination and embarrassment. Like and subscribe, new video every Sunday at 19:00GMT!
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Episode 5
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20:29
'I had a mental breakdown after hitchhiking across the world!' - Episode 4
The two-year adventure from Cornwall to Australia had changed me so much, there wasn’t enough of me left to function in normal life. My self-image had inflated too and I’d become delusional. This realisation was so sudden that I began to go ins...
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Episode 4
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27:00
I almost got shot in Morocco! - Episode 3 - Tom's Big Adventure Podcast
If you followed my adventures from that start, you'll remember an incident in Morocco. Preparing for the big adventure from Cornwall to Australia, I went on a smaller expedition through Morocco and Spain. While there, a group of soldiers puled ...
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Episode 3
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27:28
BONUS: BBC Radio Cornwall Interview with Daniel Pascoe
BBC Radio Cornwall’s Daniel Pascoe facilitated an excellent conversation that stands as an excellent overview of this podcast. We explored the hitchhiking big adventure, the Greenwoods Foundation and how it all started with the Expedition Socie...
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9:06
The Mountain Leader, Failure, Growth and Regrets - Episode 2
The Mountain Leader is a leadership qualification. Its assessment procedure is unlike anything we’re used to - you’re actively encouraged to fail! A new episode every Sunday 19:00GMT
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Episode 2
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20:15
Interrogated in China, Failure, Nature and Resilience - Episode 1
In this first episode I give an overview of my big hitchhiking adventure from Cornwall to Australia, begin discussing the little-known need for nature, and offer a new perspective on failure and resilience.A new episode every Sunday 19:0...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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