In this episode of Made to Fly, Serena offers a compassionate guide to moving through the festive season without losing yourself. With warmth and honesty, she explores how family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and endless “shoulds” can quietly drain our energy - and how to gently reclaim it. From creating moments of stillness and presence, to pro…

In this enlightening and energising episode of Made to Fly, Serena sits down with Jane Tarrant, founder of Link Breathing, to uncover the wildly underestimated power of how we breathe. Jane breaks down the myths we’ve been taught - from “big deep breaths” to chest lifting—and reveals the simple, scientifically grounded habits that can transform you…

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Made to Fly, Serena dives into the tender, universal desire to be liked - and why chasing approval often pulls us further from ourselves. Using vivid metaphors and real-life moments, she explores the gap between our true selves and the persona we project, and how narrowing that gap leads to deeper confide…

In this powerful episode of Made to Fly, Serena sits down with Gary Willis, whose life story reads like a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and radical reinvention. From losing his father at 12, to leading riot teams and elite firearms units in the Met Police, to building eight income streams and writing a TV series now heading into production - …

In this powerful episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd cracks open the truth about why so many of us feel stuck, flat, or disconnected from the lives we’ve worked so hard to build. With warmth, honesty, and her signature clarity, she reveals how much of our “stuckness” comes from identities we never consciously chose - labels, roles, and beliefs we’v…

In this solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd unpacks the science and soul of brain priming -the art of teaching your mind what inevitable success looks and feels like. With bright metaphors and clear, grounded wisdom, she shows how your brain can’t tell the difference between lived reality and richly imagined possibility, and how that simple tr…

In this vibrant episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd sits down with the multi-talented Tricia Duffy - consultant, researcher, podcaster, songwriter, and creative powerhouse - to explore what happens when you stop living the life you “should” and start designing the one you actually want. Tricia shares her bold journey from BBC boardrooms to song wri…

During this powerful episode, Serena Dodd unpacks one of the most transformative tools for personal growth: understanding the difference between fact and fiction! With warmth and clarity, she reveals how the narratives we tell ourselves - about our past, our abilities, and our worth - can quietly shape the limits of our lives. Through relatable exa…

In this deeply moving episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd speaks with Nick Forgham - a man whose life changed after collapsing unexpectedly and facing major heart surgery. What follows is a masterclass in resilience, gratitude, and self-awareness. Nick shares how knowing his values helped him stay calm in the face of fear, what karate has taught hi…

In this inspiring episode of Made to Fly, Serena sits down with 19-year-old ultramarathon runner and entrepreneur Peter Knowles, whose mindset is anything but ordinary. Peter shares how he turned adversity into drive—running 101 miles around a track in 27 hours, not for glory, but to test the limits of grit and growth. From selling sweets as a chil…

By Serena Dodd

Weaknesses don't always need to be worked on, focus on the strengths. In this uplifting solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd invites you to flip the script on self-improvement. Instead of obsessing over weaknesses, she shows you how to amplify your strengths—those natural sparks that energize you and make you feel alive. Through vivid imagery, …

Gayle is the heart and founder of Gayle Cole Mind, Body, Soul — a holistic wellness brand created to help others rise from life’s challenges and step into their true potential. Her story is one of resilience. From facing adversity at a young age, Gayle transformed her struggles into strength, becoming a passionate advocate for healing, growth, and …

In this heartfelt episode, Serena reconnects with long time friend Zoë Willis - mum of five, home-schooler, and founder of Real Life Real Kitchen. Together they explore the messy, beautiful realities of motherhood: from the myth of the “perfect parent” to the invisible skills required to run a home, and the freedom that comes with embracing imperfe…

Alex Merry is the Founder of MicDrop, a public speaking community that helps founders, solopreneurs, and thought leaders get clear on their message, build their personal brand, and get paid to speak. A former start-up COO and Founder of TEDxClapham, Alex is the go-to public speaking coach for the leaders of some of fastest-growing startups and scal…

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more. In this solo episode of…

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more. In this episode of Made…

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more. In this debut episode o…

Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more. During this pre-season …