Extraordinary Life Stories host John Reynolds speaks with Dex Hunter-Torricke, a leading strategist and storyteller who has helped shape the voices of some of the world’s most influential organisations.
Dex has held senior roles at SpaceX, Facebook (Meta), and Google, including serving as Google’s first executive speechwriter and leading global communications at Google DeepMind.
In this episode, Dex reflects on his journey through high-stakes leadership environments and the personal lessons he’s learned while working at the forefront of technology and society.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds sits down with actress and broadcaster Tina Hobley to explore the remarkable journey behind the familiar face. Tina reflects on her early career and rise to fame, her years on Holby City, and life beyond television. She also speaks candidly about the life-changing accident she suffered while taking part in Channel 4’s The Jump, the impact it had on her health, career, and confidence, and how she rebuilt her life afterwards. Honest, warm, and inspiring, this is Tina’s extraordinary story in her own words.
Hailed as "the manifesting queen" by Forbes and the Financial Times, in this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Roxie Nafousi.
Roxie is a self-development coach, inspirational speaker, manifesting expert and two-time Sunday Times Bestselling author. Her debut book Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life has become a global success since it entered the market in January 2022, and is widely regarded as the must-have guide to manifestation.
After suffering career-threatening knee injuries, Hal was told he might never play pain-free again. Refusing to give up, he turned to natural remedies and nutrition, developing a turmeric-based formula that helped reduce inflammation and transform his recovery. Against the odds, Hal returned to elite football, starring in the Premier League and representing Wales at Euro 2016.
Inspired by his own healing, Hal went on to co-found The Turmeric Co., turning a personal solution into a successful wellness business embraced by athletes and health-conscious consumers alike.
An inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, the power of natural health, and building success beyond sport.
Addiction is complex and misunderstood, capable of affecting anyone, regardless of background, age, or circumstance.
Despite growing awareness, stigma still casts a long shadow—fueling shame, isolation, and preventing many from seeking the support they need.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, host John Reynolds is joined by Hannah Viney, a powerful voice for change in the conversation around addiction. Hannah shares her story and her mission to challenge harmful stereotypes, dismantle stigma, and create a more compassionate, informed approach to recovery. This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about understanding addiction differently and why changing perceptions can be life-saving.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Antony Parkinson MBE, known as Parky.
'Parky' is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished pilots in the UK. He was the first pilot to gain 1000 hours flying the Euro Fighter Typhoon with the RAF, having also gained the same amount of hours in the F4 Phantom and Tornado F3. He was also a display pilot for the world famous 'Red Arrows'.
Parky is now the Main Pilot for all Spitfire Operations with Aero Legends, a company that gives the general public a chance to fly in and sometimes take the controls of, what is arguably the most iconic aircraft to have ever been built - the Supermarine Spitfire.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Harvey Armstrong.
A former star of the reality TV show Made In Chelsea, Harvey is now the Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Time Beers, a British-brewed low calorie, award-winning beer brand.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Rob Parsons OBE
Rob is an international keynote speaker and bestselling author of over 25 books.
He has a Master’s Degree from the University of Bristol and a PhD from the University of Plymouth. He is the founder of Care for the Family, a national charity which aims to strengthen family life and help those who face family difficulties.
In 1988, Rob resigned as a joint senior partner in a large legal practice in order to start Care for the Family, which is now one of the UK’s leading family charities. In 2012, Rob was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for services to family life. Rob is married to Dianne and they have two adult children and five grandchildren.
In this episode John Reynolds invites Jeff Mostyn back into the studio for the first ever second recording.
From the Brink: AFC Bournemouth Football Club's Extraordinary Revival. We discuss an incredible football club transformation from near-liquidation to Premier League success, sharing a dramatic narrative about saving the club and overcoming significant financial challenges.
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In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Will Carling OBE
Will is a former England rugby union captain widely credited with transforming the national side in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Appointed captain at just 22 (the youngest England captain in the history of the sport), he led England to three Five Nations Grand Slams, two additional championships, and the 1991 Rugby World Cup final. Known for his sharp leadership, professionalism, and ability to modernise team culture, Carling became one of the sport’s most recognisable figures. Since retiring, he has worked as a commentator, leadership consultant, and speaker, continuing to influence rugby and high‑performance environments beyond the pitch.
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In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds speaks with broadcaster and Heart Radio presenter Katrina Ridley, whose career has spanned radio, live events, and the acclaimed podcast The Rethinkers. Katrina opens up about her passion for exploring sustainability, mental health, and challenging everyday norms — as well as the realities of life behind the microphone.
Inspirational, candid, and deeply human — Katrina’s journey is a powerful reminder that extraordinary stories often come from the most unexpected chapters.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Rob Pierre.
Rob is one of the UK’s most successful media leaders. Rob co-founded digital marketing business Jellyfish in 2005 and as CEO, he grew the business to over 2000 employees, working across 28 global offices on clients including Google and Netflix. Jellyfish was acquired by The Brandtech Group in June 2023 for a figure quoted as over £500 million.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Ashley Cain.
Ashley is an English reality TV personality and former footballer who played for Championship side Coventry City.
Ashley’s lost his daughter at 8 months old after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at just 8 weeks.
In this programme we discuss overcoming life's challenges, personal transformation, and finding strength through difficult experiences, including navigating profound personal loss and maintaining a positive perspective.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Rory Sutherland.
Rory is a British advertising executive. He is the vice chairman of the Ogilvy & Mather group of companies and social media sensation.
Sutherland writes a fortnightly column in The Spectator and has written several books, including Alchemy: The Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with founder of SKN TO SKN Sara Stokes.
Sara struggled with her skin during pregnancy with intense sensitivity and hormonal acne, she I had no idea that the skincare products she was using was making it worse AND some were not pregnancy-safe. It wasn’t until she was 6 months pregnant that she found out you shouldn’t use certain skincare ingredients like retinol, salicylic acid and hydroquinone, all of which she was using.
After looking for pregnancy-safe skincare products and being told there wasn’t any and to go speak to her GP, Sara felt like women like all women in this situation were sidelined and overlooked. SKN TO SKN was created to address this with pregnancy-safe skincare designed to support hormonal skin.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with British DJ, hype man, producer and TV presenter, Charlie Sloth.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with British dancer, choreographer and TV personality AJ Pritchard.
From 2016 to 2019 AJ appeared as a professional dancer on the BBC dance series Strictly Come Dancing . In 2020, he participated in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Steve Tappin.
Steve is a British leadership coach, author, the co-founder CEO of Beyond Unity and in 2013 Tappin became host of the BBC business programme, CEO Guru.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Troy Deeney.
Troy Deeney is football pundit and former English professional footballer. In the interview the pair discuss Troy 's raw and honest journey through football, family challenges, personal struggles, and how he transformed painful experiences into motivation and personal growth.
In this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Ruby Wax.
Ruby is an American-British actress, comedian, writer, television presenter, and mental health campaigner. A classically-trained actress, Wax came to prominence as a comic interviewer, playing up to British perceptions of the strident American style on television shows including The Full Wax. She was a script editor for the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
In 2013, Ruby gained a master's degree in mindfulness based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford. In 2015, she was appointed a Visiting Professor in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Surrey.
Wax was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Special Honours for services to mental health.