{"podcast":{"title":"Outward Bound and Me","slug":"outward-bound-and-me-7795044","podcast_index_feed_id":7795044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/outward-bound-and-me","website_url":"https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mDiyO4adXPgm7lKqzg-A_7UeZi8IHbNY_YCK34KXmwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NzYw/YzRjYzBhMDkwNWJl/ZjM3NGFlMWE3OGUw/ZjcwNi5qcGc.jpg","author":"The Outward Bound Trust","episode_count":8,"summary":"Outward Bound & Me is a fortnightly podcast where host Dylan Carroll speaks with Outward Bound alumni from across the decades. Each episode delves into powerful stories of life before, during, and after their time on course—from personal breakthroughs to hilarious moments in the wild. Whether you’re a former participant, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about how adventure shapes lives, this podcast offers inspiration, reflection, and a deeper look into the legacy of Outward Bound since 1941.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T12:17:25.468705+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044"},"episode":{"title":"Finding the Spotlight - Arianna McCulloch on discovering self-belief in the wild and the courage to change direction.","slug":"finding-the-spotlight-arianna-mcculloch-on-discovering-self-belief-in-the-wild-and-the-courage-to-change-direction","published_at":"2026-05-21T06:50:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044/finding-the-spotlight-arianna-mcculloch-on-discovering-self-belief-in-the-wild-and-the-courage-to-change-direction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/85bdfea3","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/85bdfea3/823eedc2.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Outward Bound and Me , alumna Arianna McCulloch explains how an epiphany during her Skills for Life expedition at Outward Bound Loch Eil in 2019, led to a moment of clarity and redirection. Facing the daunting prospect of returning to an unsettled home in a wee Scottish Boarder fishing village, she decided to seek the bright lights, and a different future. “It was the first time in my life that I had so much clarity on something. It felt like I had a cloud of smoke over my head, and then it was the first time that cloud of smoke had cleared. I was like ‘wow’, I can just see exactly what I want to do, and the worry wasn't there. I just think I was so sure of myself for the first time ever, and so sure in what I wanted to do”. Arianna describes learning resilience, determination, and self-belief through challenging and fun situations, and a pivotal conversation with an instructor which has led to a bustling career as a touring actress. Tune in to hear Arianna reflect on lasting friendships, and encourage young people to say ‘ yes’ to opportunities and to trust themselves, like she did.","meta_description":"In this episode of Outward Bound and Me , alumna Arianna McCulloch explains how an epiphany during her Skills for Life expedition at Outward Bound Loch Ei…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1720,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outward-bound-and-me-7795044/episodes/finding-the-spotlight-arianna-mcculloch-on-discovering-self-belief-in-the-wild-and-the-courage-to-change-direction/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outward-bound-and-me-7795044/finding-the-spotlight-arianna-mcculloch-on-discovering-self-belief-in-the-wild-and-the-courage-to-change-direction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}