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Hosted by Rory · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 22 episodes
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Everyone has a story to tell so what can we learn from other people's experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith interviews some of the world's most extraordinary people who share their life story, lessons and wisdom to help people deal better with everyday challenges. Rory holds one-to-one intimate conversations with exceptional people from those who've overcome adversity to survivors and unsung heroes. Rory has lived with mental health challenges since childhood so he is passionate about amplifying the voices of people fighting global causes and injustices.
Rory hosts Be My Guest with Rory Smith, a society show with 22 episodes published.
Charlotte Osho is the author of her first autobiography, The Jagged Path. The inspiring book tells the story of Charlotte's journey from an idyllic life in rural 1940’s Nigeria, through the heartbreak of losing her paren
Alisa Divine is the CEO of a publishing company, the author of award-winning and best-selling books, a wife and a mum. She's also an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse after having her own experience in an abusive
Deesha Dyer served as White House Social Secretary for President Obama and Michelle Obama during their administration, all the while dealing with and hiding her imposter syndrome. In this astonishingly honest interview D
Asma Khan is the founder of one of the most popular restaurants in London, she features on a hit Netflix show and she's been named on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. In this intimate conversa
How would you parent a struggling child? That's the question Kristina Kuzmič didn't even have time to ask herself when her teenage son Luca was facing mental health challenges. Now, with reflection and hindsight Kristina
Adam Lind lives full time on a 59ft Narrowboat with his wife and dog and shares fascinating insights into the daily highs and lows of life onboard to his 700k+ online followers. After experiencing tragedy and grief Adam
Patrick Foster spent his life chasing his sporting dreams in the hope the darkness he felt would disappear - but even huge success on the outside couldn't fix how he felt on the inside. He appeared to 'have it all' but h
Ben Kaye is the recipient of an Attitude Pride Award in 2021 in recognition for overcoming chemsex addiction and the work he has done since to help others. He spent years feeling lost, alone and unhappy in his own skin,
***TRIGGER WARNING: CONTAINS CONVERSATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND OTHER MATURE THEMES*** This is a deeply disturbing, brutal and harrowing story. But one that needs to be told. Belgium born Anneke Lucas was sold by her mothe
She's an activist and content creator with more than 2.9 million fans on TikTok where she teaches her followers about dwarfism or in her words, little people, with her trademark humour and warmth. Fats Timbo is a force t
He may not have huge financial wealth but to me Jon Jandai is the richest farmer on earth. After growing up in one of the poorest areas of rural Thailand he moved to Bangkok in search of money and opportunities. But it w
At the time of this recording her book is Oprah's Book Club selection and it's clear to see why. Lara Love Hardin has spared no details in sharing the darkest moments of her life, innermost thoughts and disguised feeling
Lisa Plumb's mother and father were paedophiles. At the age of eleven she was also forced to spend time with a couple she had never met, becoming a prisoner in their pedophile den before being introduced to a child murde
Lisa Plumb's mother and father were pedophiles. At the age of eleven she was also forced to spend time with a couple she had never met, becoming a prisoner in their pedophile den before being introduced to a child murder
How often have you heard a man sharing their deepest thoughts and feelings about the unborn child or children they have lost? In this honest and raw interview Kelly Jean-Philippe shares the pain, confusion and depths of
Santis O'Garro is a mum of two who found herself in 15k debt at the height of her shopping addiction in 2018. With nowhere to turn and ashamed of her situation Santis hit her 'rock bottom'. In a self-described 'Hollywood
Lizzie Acker is one of the most well loved stars from The Great British Bake Off after instantly becoming a fan favourite in 2021. She was praised across the nation for being so open about living with ADHD, dyslexia and
This is one of the most powerful, honest and raw interviews I've ever done. Claire Farrington gave birth to her son Theo eleven weeks early in 2016 and three weeks after his birth she and her partner Andrew were told tha
We see so many adverts selling us products for good gut health but what does it actually mean? What benefits and impact does it have on you? And how can you make changes to your gut health today? These are just some of t
Jonathan Niziol is an international male model who had a life that looked perfect on the outside but he was harbouring deep secrets on the inside. His harrowing story highlights the importance of male mental health; from
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Be My Guest with Rory Smith is hosted by Rory. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 22 episodes.
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