My Story of Becoming a YouTuber (aged 38) 

I found your channel through your video about running 5k for 30 days. I've wanted to lose weight and get back to running. So far I am 4 stone down and will soon be at a weight where I can start running again. So far I power walk most days. Great video. Great life story.

I love this! Believe it or not I am 74 turning 75 in January and you have motivated me to make the changes that I have been wanting to make forever. Never too old.

I am an almost 47 years old single mum from Germany and I took care of my parents until they passed. So I didn’t really work in my profession as an actor for almost 20 years. I did many adverts and little roles for TV, it was always enough for paying my rent and taking care of my kids. When I was ready to get back and even got my first bigger role for more than 15 years, covid hit. The project was cancelled, I stayed at home with my kids and I felt the time just running from me. I had to learn how to make e-castings, but I wasn’t good at this. Then I got diagnosed with ADHD when I was 45, which explained why my biography was so rocky. I felt too old to be back in business. I thought I could never make it anymore in my age. In January 23 I attended a coaching weekend named „who wants to be seen, must show up“. This was a huge mind shift for me, I understood that until I‘m lying in a coffin nothing is too late. Next week, if everything is going well, I‘m flying to Dublin for my first little role in a Hollywood movie. This is insane and just shows, how a short moment can change your life. You just need to take the chances life offers you. Thank you for this inspiring video. It shows that it’s a process to be ready for taking a leap. But it can be the most rewarding thing to do.

I called that. Living a full life. A reminder time we can’t get back. Material items come and go. But time just go. I believe you made the best decision for you. I think you inspiring people like me is something no money can pay. To me you are an incredible person. Please continue your journey so we can be continued to be inspired. My short story is that I was an alcoholic. 3 years a go I found Zwift. As of today I have ridden 43,500 KM, and climb 350,000 meters of elevation

I thinks it’s great that you realised the emptiness so early in life and acted upon your instincts. I had entered the corporate world and gave it my all. Put up with the knuckleheads and the bullying. Eventually learned to give as good as I got. Just became one of them. I hated it and what I’d become. Turned off and that’s when I stopped climbing the ladder. I’m 64 now reasonably senior but through circumstances can’t comfortably retire. I’m overweight, unfit and the only thing still working the way God intended is my hair, at least I have a full head of. The young hotshots at work are giving this dinosaur grief and I feel I’m in that no way out spot. I don’t know what I want to do but I sure know what I don’t want to do. Maybe start small I thought. I watched my first vid of yours a few weeks ago and that inspired my to at least try regain some fitness. 30 minutes of something every day. That’s my bridge.

Great story! I work in beauty salon and actually I'm very good at my job. Good salary, famous/successful clients, everyday is different but the same at the same time. Every day I dreamed about the nature, healthy life (sports, food, free time). Patience is the key. Hope next year when I saved enough money I will start processing my dream. Wish everybody luck.

Thank you for sharing your inspirational life story, I put on my trainers 3 years ago in a bid to quit alcohol! Thankfully I achieved that goal, perfect Sunday evening viewing ❤️

Wow, this is literally a masterpiece by the way! Love the effort that goes in to these videos, absolutely amazing! This has inspired me so much, I'm a 27 year old Mum who has lost my way in life a little, I feel like this is just what I needed to watch! ❤ so inspiring thank you!

I cried so hard!!! Although i have no desire to do rowing, u made me realize that i too am stuck in a situation that I feel absolutely numb in! The way you told your story and described the feelings in your body gave me huge deja vu's. I don't lack material things but something big in me feels incredibly unfulfilled. It's been feeling like a slow death rather than living. So, I'm going to listen to my inner voice on where i should go, instead of givng into this slow death. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

I have watched some of your videos and enjoyed them but this one beats all. I found this very inspiring.

i'm speechless... what a remarkable story and Lady..!

I’ve done it, and still doing it….. we are amazing, when your around 47 I personally will be around 69…. I can tell you, based on what you have achieved so far, the best is still yet to come. My 40’s were the years it all came together, life before 50 is just the warm up , do take care. You are an inspiration!

If there would be an anti-Olympics contest, I'd probably end up in the top 10. But I can tell you that very recently I've met my bridge in life. This is a watershed moment - wavering between clinging on to the old or boldly going forward with the new. Your story is inspiring!

The fear of failure when dreaming or wanting try something new can be paralyzing. Sharing your story in this video will certainly give a few people the motivation to start… and for that you have done something great. Thank you!

Wow Laura. What an incredible and hugely motivational video. I am so impressed by your ability to push through and it's so encouraging to see "regular" people turn things around and do something amazing. Can I also say your filmmaking and editing has also come a long, long way! Look forward to continuing to see you grow.

I only discovered your channel yesterday and am very impressed by your no B.S. honest and genuine approach. I have spent my life doing what I should house, schooling kids, caring for parents etc.Now about to retire and looking forward to busting out of mediocrity. Thanks for the inspiration.Thank you for being you!

I love how you just go for it. Life is to be lived!

This is truly an inspirational video. Forget about all the so-called RU-vid videos that only tell you what you should do and think but you´ve actually showed everyone how it is done. I´m 35 and due to circumstances of past life I´m at a point where I´m for the first time finding myself and my values. I´ve got to think what I´ve always wanted to do and just do it

My 'bridge & back' is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats. Got hooked on the idea when I did my first cycle from where I live in Hemel to Norwich. Never felt so much elation & euphoria when I achieved it for the first time. Seeing blue-purplish skyline & developing light when I set off early morning & knowing it was just me and the road plus laying out in a cornfield stretching my hams in the middle of Suffolk with the big sky above were amazing emotional epiphanies & images I'll never forget. Lovely & thoroughly enjoyable video Laura.

I love your videos! I recently quit the crap job I’d being doing at the bottom of the corporate ladder FOR 20 YEARS! Why tf I did it for so long I can only put down to fear. However now I’m doing some more and looking to the future. Keep the great videos coming Laura I can’t wait to see the one of your massive rowing adventures 👌👍😁

Hi Laura - an inspirational video for sure. My challenge was picking up the pieces after loosing my business through Covid, and a host of other set backs. All in all 2020 was a disaster. But I lovedteaching art as a business so why not do it online! I had limited funds and only an old laptop and a very cheap mobile phone. But, through determination I reached my personal bridge. My little channel just passed 5K subs and I've taught myself so much - including building my own computer for editing. So, whilst our goals are worlds apart they share the same origins. The desire to achieve something new. Here's to our next adventures 😍😍😎😎 - Best wishes Paul ( aged 63 going on 13! )

Such an amazing video. I was on the verge of crying the whole time. I don't even know you, but I'm so happy for you. :)

Wow!!! I love this story so much. I'm so glad I found you, you give me courage to try and do the things I want to do. I like to think I am brave or some would call me crazy. But in 2019 I sold everything my home and everything in it and convinced my family that traveling the US in an RV would be the best thing for us. We would see amazing things and get to hike some really beautiful trails. So we sold the cars bought a big Dodge Ram 2500 and a Travel Trailer and we are doing it. We did have a bit of a set back when about 3 months into our travels Covid hit and we were stopped. It was a scary time and I thought I had made a huge mistake. But instead of giving up we made a new plan, we sat in an apartment for one year until the vaccine was available, We all got vaccinated and then we tried again. So now we are back out on the road and enjoy the National parks and State parks and all the beautiful trails. I'm not in the best of shape so the trails are a challenge but every time I do one I am so proud of myself. I haven't done a really long one yet but I am working my way to it. You make me feel like that is in my future if I just keep trying. Thanks again for your videos you are such an inspiration!!!

Wow Laura, what an amazing story. Well done you for all that you have achieved so far!

As somebody who’s been a fitness instructor most of my life, I have to say I really appreciated this video. It’s nice to see such inspiring content. Funny that you mention the peak district. Two years ago I was supposed to relocate back to the UK permanently (I live in Los Angeles) but then, well, you know what happened. I’m so looking forward to returning to my ancestral home of Nottingham! Love seeing your videos in the English countryside and villages! Keep it up!

You rock! At 52 I did a tough mudder 55 12 hour go ruck. In between a bunch of 5K 10K and halves. At 63 still a competitive runner. Need to get an adventure race in there. So my point, keep going. Never quit! Be safe. Rock on!

I loved watching your story! I have a very similar life bouncing from professional careers to working in fields that have made me happy while also seeking challenges to fulfill certain voids. Im currently 36 and certainly have my struggle days and thoughts of "Did I do the right thing?" or "Could I have been happier doing such and such?". Currently a personal trainer and find it extremely rewarding working with clients,.. but of course always looking for the next "thing". If theres one thing I tell myself its.. Everything always works out if you believe in yourself. You certainly are a prime example of that!

It's a beautiful story!

I am in your age (March 1983) nice to hear your story. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for this upload. Your story speaks greatly to me but you're far tougher than I'll ever be. Three years ago, due to a burnout, overweight and overall exhaustion, I got really sick (medicine induced hepatitis, went from 92kg to 64kg),I lost my job, dropped out of uni and lost pretty much everything (girlfriend, flat, car, etc) , being forced to return penniless and pretty much homeless to my home country of Switzerland. During all my time as an adult, I wanted to do adventure riding but my family, friends and myself pushed me onwards towards a career that looking back, I didn't really want to get into. To add pain to injury, I had been pushing back a severe case of CPTSD that compounded over the years since my childhood, military service and professional life that didn't really help either. As I got settled in my new existence, like many, struggling with COVID, my CPTSD came back with a vengeance. Now, I'm 42 yo and slowly regaining a love for myself and for what I want to do. My knees were a big reason why I didn't ride more, but now we new therapy (Hyaluronic acid joint injections) I am mostly painless. I'm still in a delicate financial situation but I will hopefully get my disability pension soon and when I do, I'm going for that bloody bridge. On the mean time, I started to workout, with motorcycle riding as main focus. And going swimming whenever my anxiety allows me to. To that matter, I'm finally doing therapy and getting proper medication. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Not many are willing to be so open about the low spots in their lives but like I you, I agree it gives us perspective on what's important what is ultimately irrelevant.

I just did a Spartan, so fun. Loved your photos!When you said “I have a spare ticket” I totally got chills!!

Brave, courageous, inspiring. I started learning electric guitar a month ago at the age of 30 and I dont think I've been this inspired to start something new like this before. I'd like to become a rock god in the future, for no other reason than it feels awesome

I cried my way through this touching reflection. I've been watching you for a few years, but I've never seen this one before. Loved learning about your journey. I turned 50 this year. And I like it, though it is a bit disconcerting going through perimenopause while still not knowing what I want to do or be when I grow up. Now I realize there won't be that arrival point where I fogure it out. There is just the next step, and it may be a right step or not, but it will, as you say, lead to another step. And the curiosity of what is next keeps me going. All that I know right now is that, by age 52, I want to be able to do a pull up. Even as a fit high school athelete I never could, so it seems a stretch now as a 300 lbs 50 year old woman, but we'll see where this goal takes me. Thank you for sharing your story and all the work you put into your channel! Really loved your reflection on your path.

You are a beautiful person inside and out.

This video was really inspirational, reminds me that it’s never too late to start over or change ❤️

You are an absolute inspiration and a ray of sunshine. Keep being the best version of yourself and inspiring others

We are a rare breed, those who throw away everything to find our own way! Well done for giving it your all. When there are no limitations, life is a wonderful thing 👍🏻

Inspiring story Laura. You did a lot in your time. Never stop!

I felt like I needed to comment something. I don't really even know how I got to your video. I think I was watching videos about Casio watches and somehow ended up here, watched the video and read the all the stories people have written in the comments. I thank you all! I don't think my story is special, but it's something I'm proud of. I wasn't lost. I had a good life, a solid plan, loved what I studied and did for work. From an early age I had always loved sports. I was never the best at anything, or even average, but I loved the idea of exceeding myself. I ran my first half marathon when I was 18 years old. It was just a silly idea we had with my friend just some months before the race. I had never done anything similar, was in a poor condition, and didn't have enough time to train for it. Somehow I managed to finish the race with a rather horrible time of 2 hours and 26 minutes. I didn’t know why I was in tears, as I finished the race. The achievement didn’t seem to be anything extraordinary, as there were thousands of people crossing the finish line. I wasn’t special or anyhow better than anybody else. In fact I was statistically far worse than most of the runners in the competition. However, I was emotionally moved in a very deep way. I had done something that I truly thought to be impossible only some months before. I had exceeded myself. Obviously I was hooked on running. I ran a half marathon every year. After some years the half marathons turned into marathons, and marathons turned into ultra marathons. I ran a 100 kilometre race and a 24 hour race (147 kilometres). I did a 10 km swim and a 24 hour cross-country ski event. The better I got the further I had to go in order to exceed myself. As I was turning 30 I got obsessed with the idea of becoming a firefighter. Being a firefighter represented all the things I wanted to be. It was about helping others, and exceeding oneself in every possible way. For about two years I tried to forget it, but I finally gave in. I wasn't strong, and spent around two years training strength for the academy exams. I got in, left everything behind, graduated and got a job at the capital fire department. I love my job, and enjoy every single shift I'm blessed with. I'm grateful about all the horrible and happy experiences I get to have. I wish I could go back in time and tell the worse than average me about all the things he would accomplish, and how that feeling of exceeding himself would change him.

Laura, you are amazing! I too am a lover of make-up, but used to regularly hike with old friends. I'm a Musician/Creative/Content Creator & Model, but crave simple things in life with more purity and honesty. I think excessive shopping often fills a void and you have found that true soul tapping-into with more life living and experiences. You are the best and, it'd be so cool to meet or work with you one day! 🥰💙 Keep doing you:) x

FANTASTİC experiences.....a trillion BRAVOS to you!!!!!! I look forward to following you for years to come!!!!! I feel your voice , energy, aura through your videos. WONDERFUL feeling! BRAVO again to you!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing episode. After reaching my midlife crisis I read the book Around the World Singlehanded by Harry Pidgeon, who built his own 34' Yawl and sailed it around the world in 1924. His life, and the adventures he wrote about, made me dream of leaving land. I'm not sure I'll ever own a sailboat, but I do shop for them a bit. I still dream of the far away places and enjoy reading about the people who dare to do great things. You are an inspiration.

Well done Laura. So many never experience life's adventures.

Really interesting, as everything is on this channel.

Omg Laura, you made me cry few times during this video. I had adventures life by accident which have changed me forever after years of that when i return to "normal" living i realize i dont belong to this people,country, regular jobs just to make a living etc. It made me literally ill but also i remind being stuck not knowing what to do.. now i keep saying that i am too old to start again adventures like that (i am35) sharing your story gave me hope. i wish i can hear this true life stories more often

I’ve been an RN for 20 years. But in 2020 I walked away. I didn’t like the way patients or staff were being treated. I went back to school at age 48 and became a licensed massage therapist. I absolutely love it. I’ve decided to maintain my RN license as well since I worked so hard for it.

Amazing life journey! I subscribed to your channel after watching your video about rowing across the Atlantic, wondering how you got there. I was not disappointed :-) . Spirit is a bit like the flame from a candle, the flame can become dull and die or, like yours, it can glow much brighter. Respect from. 72 years old man. I spent the first 1/2 of my life thinking that life was meant to be enjoyed and sampled a bit like a connaisseur of fine wines and the second half, realising that I had to meet head on the challenges that life was throwing at me. The second half has been very challenging but much more rewarding than the first.

Thank you for sharing this! This is literally the epitome of your name. I thought your surname was a nickname initially.

My To The Bridge is to take my fitness seriously. For years I would join a gym and embark on yet another fad diet regularly but one day I decided to pare it all down, to work with a trainer to give me feedback and to deal with my food choices. I love your videos, please keep ‘em coming x

I loved this! It's really encouraging to hear from someone else who dared to take a new direction in life and became happy 😊 I've worked in a well paying but unfulfilling job for 5 years, and just after I had finally found the courage to quit, the virus broke out and I wasn't able to do what I'd hoped to do instead. So I'm a bit stuck and slowly going broken now, but your story gives me some new motivation to follow my dream even when life is throwing stones in the way.

What a amazing transformation Laura! Thanks for sharing I bought myself a rainwater barrel and started Coldwater therapy after seeing your video about ice bath Keep up the good work Regards Gūnter

I can see why you have so many followers..This could be an overcomer kind of movie with a comedic beginning...not because I was laughing at your beginnimg but seeing that would so be me fumbling along at the beginning...I got goosebumps watching this. So very inspiring!! Thank you. See I am 52 and at similar crossroads, challenging myself to try new things.

What a star, so inspirational and such uplifting energy 💪👍

What an amazing story. You set your mind to something and then follow through and do it. You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

You literally made me cry with your last question Laura! I wanted thank you for being a reminder for my journey. Do whatever your heart tells! I will do the same.

This was beautiful! I’ve fallen down a “rabbit hole” of watching your content today and I refuse to be embarrassed by the number of likes/comments I’ve used on new and older posts of yours LT! Your relatability to others when telling your story is amazing. After watching this I don’t think “now I know her life story” only but also I think “that was INSPIRING!” Thank you for putting the time and effort into all these videos.

Wow. What a great life story. Something struck me as I listened to your narration, you have the perfect voice for reading children's stories. I know they usually like to use 'famous people' for book narration, but you really do have a great tone to your voice. No matter what you do in life, I believe you will always be successful.

Loved this one.

amazing story. thank yourself for being able to hug all the kind of you inside you

Great video and always good to see your creativity in telling a story. What is really interesting for me is that there does not appear to be an easy route to a balanced life, its either running a small successful shop or taking a break from it. Or living in a van and not feeling happy vs aiming to row across the world. It's hard to see a route that does not include extremes between different states. It's great that you have pushed out to those limits of human physical activity because it is inspiring to see.

Well, I'm 83, and have wanted to do a lot of things I didn't do, for one reason or another, but I've also done things that other people think amazing. Today I take care of myself, eat healthy, and am trying, as always, to be the best I can be. I try not to cry over spilt milk, but do so wish I'd have done so many things I wanted to do. Facing life on life's terms, as it is now, is a big achievement in itself, so I'm grateful, and can relate to the Bridge and Back story in so much of my life. You didn't mention marriage, kids, etc. Don't want to be nosey, but how does all that fit in to the story. It's always a trade off, so I chose to be married and raise kids. It takes up some band width. Congratulations on your achievements. So interesting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing all that personal journey with us.

What a remarkable and inspirational story Laura 👏. You really have shown huge courage to really suck the marrow out of life 👍. Looking forward to your further explorations over the next few years 😃

I don’t think I can emphasis enough how much impact your statement about “belongings for experiences” has had on me. Thank uou

I love your vlogs and each time I think it can’t get anymore inspiring yet it does. This is my absolute favourite x

Ohhh Dear Laura... Did your story was needed for me at a better time than now? . The answer is it came at the perfect moment!!! Thank you for posting it and for showing women how we can change our lives; and I do know you have inspired me greatly to make that "walk to the bridge" in my own world. Lots of love from Central America...., San Carlos Beach, Panama

I’m starting my day now watching your videos. It gets me on my feet and moving…and moving…and thinking.

So glad you came up on my feed. I'm female and similar age. You're so refreshing and earthy. Enjoy your content. Thank you

Thank you. Having followed your vids for some time now it is good to know how you got to where you are now. I look forward to your next vid.

Hi Laura ! You are a diva on another level . My story is less physically challenging . I'm from Poland and always wanted to live in Paris and to speak French ... so I did some 18yrs ago : I came to Paris, learnt French, studied , bought a flat .. and I could not imagine to move away .

Beautiful Beautiful beautiful beautiful… in every way!

You are an inspiration! ❤

Love your story -- You're awesome, Laura!

Thanks for sharing your story Laura, truly inspiring 😀

Laura, you're amazing 🤩 Thank you for sharing ❤ Happy I've come across your channel

You are such an inspiration. Thank you xx

Phew ... that was very emotional, very authentic and very inspiring: You are but one brave woman!

What an all-round fabulous human you are! Thank you for the inspiration x

What an inspirational story! Thank you 😊

I love your stories, keep telling them please!

Never live a life through REGRET.... it carries you to your coffin.... mind you easy to say... but all depends of finances.... I sold a house in profit... moved to Cornwall, ran 3 marathons, completed 3 ultras even took a 8hr train to Inverness to ran Lock Ness marathon...... Live Life, Live The Dream... Awesome absolutely awesome life changer Laura... well done taking control!!

This was so beautiful and inspiring. I'm so glad I found it. I ended a beautiful relationship with my first boyfriend. He wasn't bringing joy to my life. He was stressing me out. And I've been having to start over and move forward. This encourages me and inspires me that I can still have wonderful things. And I can do it on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!!!

You are such an Inspiration! Thank you for your videos!

Laura, you're such an inspiration! Thank you.

Great video, enjoyed the style of it, something different from your others. I’m on my journey to the bridge and back - I’m not on the other side yet…. Hobbling my way home increasing my stamina.

Love it. An amazing journey 🙌

So inspiring. What a rollercoaster of a journey. Thanks for sharing.

Well done Laura. You are very inspiring. Keep going just as you are. Thank you.

♡♡♡ thank you for this video and so happy for your story! mx

What an awesome inspiration you are, good on you!

amazingly inspiring .. love your content

This video made me cry, im in my late 40s and feel sad that i have reached this age and not had any adventure in my life, i suffer eith my mental health and fed up of being scared to do anything with myself. I feel such a failure. Thanks for sharing your story 😊

Thanks for showing this! I like your videos and this was incredibly helpful for me!

Thank you for sharing your life with us, to listen to you feels always so inspiring. My parents always told me that with art you can’t even win a flowerpot so I am afraid of doing only art at all and that’s why I am not willing to give up my advertising agency. But when I look at you then I admire you for your mental strength and the “I will make it” mentality. And sometimes I ask myself “why not do it too”?

Just brilliant, Laura! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! 🙏🏽💖

Very cool story!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

My values in life were changing! Love it! Mine too… A bit HARDER… when you’re older … but still doable

I’m so thrilled you’ve made this video. So inspirational! Thank you!

This was so great to see. Keep going girl 🎉

LT! What a story! 🤩 you are an inspiration 💫

I love your story. thank you so much for that, very inspiring.