Life Changing Times, the podcast where each week host Sonia Zambakides discusses with her guests those times in our lives that have been monumental and sometimes RSSVERIFY
In this episode, we discuss living with debilitating fatigue, but continuing to dream big and make the things you love.
5 Mar 2026
Katherine Geren
In this episode, we discuss loss, adoption and addiction.
Katherine is a California native who grew up in the Silicon Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area, attending one of the most academically competitive high schools in the country. She decided to take her dreams down south to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and writing.
11 Feb 2026
Giles Paley-Phillips
In this episode, we discuss the topic of grief and loss with author and producer Giles Paley-Phillips.
Giles Paley-Phillips is the award-winning author, podcast host, film producer and screenwriter.
https://www.instagram.com/eliistender10/ (https://www.instagram.com/eliistender10/)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-paley-phillips-a8930252/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-paley-phillips-a8930252/)
11 Feb 2026
Marion McKeone
In this episode, we discuss covering politics, being a writer, and how tough times bring gifts.
Marion McKeone is multi-award winning journalist, US correspondent, reports have appeared in/ written for for Irish Times, Sunday Tribune, US News & World Report, New York Times, Business Post, regular contributor to BBC Radio/RTE1 Radio and TV, TV3, documentary maker, podcasts Irishman Abroad with Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan, The Last Word With Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas (Matt Cooper Todat FM)
11 Feb 2026
Samantha Vale
In this episode, we discuss life living with breast cancer, finding humour in the darkest times, and trying to stay authentic.
Sam wears many hats; she is a mother, dancer, poet, and podcast host. Her training and consultancy business, Improving People, specialises in interpersonal and public speaking skills for the workplace.
She is a three-time breast cancer survivor and uses poetry and dance (and humour!) to explore connection, identity, and what it means to be human.
@samanthavaleUK
@cupsandcourage
www.improvingpeople.co.uk (http://www.improvingpeople.co.uk)
11 Feb 2026
Toby Sexton
In this Episode, we discuss adjusting to living overseas, transporting ducks, and feeling alone.
Toby Sexton has worked for international development and humanitarian organisations for a considerable time, with much of that time spent living and working in various countries, primarily in Africa. He is not quite sure how he ended up doing that, but is very glad he did. He doesn’t have socials, but he does have dogs, which are less messy and better for you.
11 Feb 2026
Estelle Maher
In this Episode, we discuss living with cancer, flashing at builders, and how much laughter can occur even in the darkest moments.
Estelle Maher is an author, publishing head of TAUK Publishing (https://taukpublishing.co.uk/), and an ambassador for Prevent Breast Cancer.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/estellemaher/?originalSubdomain=uk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/estellemaher/?originalSubdomain=uk)
@estelleauthor
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