Feeling stuck and dreaming of a different life?
You're not alone — and you're in the right place.
I'm Ali Mahoney, and on Living Life Differently, I talk to women from around the world who’ve dared to break free from the conventional. From moving to France in a £400 ex-builder's van to living as a bicycle nomad, every guest shares real, raw stories of transformation.
If you're ready to be inspired — and maybe take that leap yourself — tune in for honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and powerful encouragement.
Want personal support on your journey? Visit livinglifedifferently.com (http://livinglifedifferently.com) to learn about my mentoring programmes.
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Podcast intro / outro music by Kevin MacLeod | Open Those Bright Eyes | https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes/
EP29 - Harriet and Sarah - From France to Spain, a second midlife pivot
Harriet and Sarah first joined me on the podcast back in 2023, when they shared the story of their bold move from the UK to a small hamlet in Normandy.
They left behind high-pressure jobs and endless commuting to buy and renovate properties, building a successful gîte business from scratch, creating a completely different life for themselves in France.
Fast forward three years and they’ve done it again.
This time, they’ve sold their French properties, moved to Spain and invested in two Spanish apartments. This time, they've made the decision to have the properties managed by a company, giving them something they didn’t have before: more time and space to actually enjoy the life they’ve worked so hard to create.
We talk about why they decided to pivot again, what they’ve learned from their first big move, the reality of letting go of something that’s successful, and why sometimes Living Life Differently means recognising when it’s time for the next chapter.
Follow Harriet and Sarah using the links below, and check out their holiday aparments:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/harriet_and_sarah)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PrimeHolidayVillas)
Their Spanish rental apartments:
Dream Hills Villa – Lagoon View (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592858421047)
Hacienda Riquelme Golf Apartment – Sunrise View (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592517665447)
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7 Sept 2026
EP28 - Libby Rome - Living full time on Cruise Ships
What if retirement didn’t mean settling down… but setting sail?
In this episode of the Living Life Differently Podcast, I’m joined by Libby Rome, who has spent the past 16 years living a truly nomadic life alongside her husband.
Working around the world and living out of just two suitcases each, Libby has built a life that looks very different from the traditional idea of home, career and retirement.
And now? After recently retiring from corporate life, the couple have taken things one step further. For the past three years, they’ve been living full-time on cruise ships.
Now their home moves from one destination to another, and their life is shaped around travel, experiences and the freedom to choose how, and where they want to live.
In this fascinating conversation, we talk about what it’s really like to live with so few possessions, the freedom and challenges of a nomadic lifestyle, making big life decisions, stepping away from corporate life and creating a retirement that looks nothing like the conventional version.
Libby’s story is a brilliant reminder that there isn’t one right way to live your life, and that sometimes the life you really want is the one you have to be brave enough to create for yourself.
Could you live your life out of two suitcases? And what about making a cruise ship your permanent home?
🎧 Listen now and let me know what you think!
To connect with Libby and follow her cruise ship life adventures, use the links below:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/libbyrome/)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@libby.rome)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/libbyrome)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/libbyromeblog)
Website (https://libbyrome.wpcomstaging.com/)
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3 Aug 2026
EP27 - Nicky Genders - Retired and Inspired
What if retirement wasn't the end of the adventure... but the beginning?
When Nicky Genders retired at just 55, she and her partner Andy didn't settle into a quieter life. Instead, they created a plan that would allow them to swap routine for freedom, travelling the UK and Europe full-time in their campervan.
Better known online as Retired and Inspired, Nicky shares how they made the leap into vanlife, the practical steps they took before retiring, and how a love of caring for other people's pets unexpectedly turned into a thriving pet-sitting business that helps fund their travels.
In this episode, we chat about:
Why planning ahead made early retirement possible
The realities of full-time campervan life
How pet sitting opened the door to affordable travel
Building a business around a lifestyle you love
Why it's never too late to redesign your retirement on your own terms
If you've ever wondered whether your retirement could look a little different—or whether life after work could be your greatest adventure yet, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to start making a plan.
To follow Nicky's adventure and to buy her book, use the links below:
Website (https://www.retiredinspiredpetservices.co.uk/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029115145241)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/retired.and.inspired2020/)
Book (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Retired-Inspired-Finding-our-own-ebook/dp/B0GX2HX45W)
🎙️ Living Life Differently is the podcast for people in midlife who know life isn't a dress rehearsal. Each month, I speak to ordinary people doing extraordinary things, proving it's never too late to change direction, chase a dream, or create a life that feels more like you.
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