How to be Curious

About How to be Curious

How to Be Curious is a podcast about what happens when you lean into life’s questions instead of dodging them. Hosted by Alan Rose, whose own year of fifty curiosity fuelled challenges became a book, this series dives into the minds of people who’ve said yes — to big adventures, bold experiments, and surprising new chapters. From Channel swimmers in their seventies to people who’ve changed careers, countries, or long held beliefs, each guest offers a different answer to the same question: What might happen if you just got curious? Whether you're looking for inspiration, insight, or just a nudge out of your rut, these stories will make you think differently — about courage, ageing, growth, and what’s still possible.

Publisher

Alan Rose

Category

education · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 May 2025

Latest episode

7 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2025

   05 Lucy Gossage

   When Curiosity Becomes a Superpower What happens when you stay curious about your limits, your career, and your purpose? In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Lucy Gossage — a 14-time Ironman champion, consultant oncologist, and accidental endurance icon. From her early days racing for fun during a PhD, to standing on podiums around the world, Lucy has always followed her instincts over convention. But her story doesn’t stop at medals. We explore how curiosity led her away from professional ...

2. 

   11 Jun 2025

   04 Slavko Ilich

   Slavko Ilich shares how martial arts, special forces experience, and Hollywood work have cultivated his mindset, control, and adaptability in this interview.

3. 

   3 Jun 2025

   03 Linda Ashmore

   Linda Ashmore recounts her inspiring journey of athletic achievements and overcoming adversity, revealing the power of curiosity and passion in living a full life, in this interview.

4. 

   20 May 2025

   02 Mark Allen

   Six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen discusses his career, his legendary Iron War with Dave Scott, and how curiosity drove him to redefine long-distance triathlon in this interview.

5. 

   14 May 2025

   01 Kate Mason

   Endurance athlete Kate Mason shares her experiences completing extreme challenges like Arch to Arc, inspiring listeners to push their own boundaries in this interview.

Who has been a guest on How to be Curious

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• Slavko Ilich
• Linda Ashmore
• Mark Allen
• Kate Mason

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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