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Episode Synopsis
Patrick Davies OBE is a former UK Diplomat with 25 years of service representing Queen and Country in the UK and abroad.
In the fallout of Brexit, and caring for his father who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Patrick sought a profound change, embarking on an incredible journey that took him across the length of Britain on foot, tackling each of the three nations highest peaks along the way.
In this episode, Patrick shares his insights from the front lines of diplomacy, his thoughts on US and foreign affairs, and the personal revelations he encountered while walking the diverse landscapes of Britain. We explore what drove him to take on such a monumental journey and how it has reshaped his perspective on life and how he spends his time.
Patrick's Book - Where Skylarks Sing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP68MN6Q
Patrick's Book: The Great American Delusion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1838251200/
For more information on Patrick, please visit: https://patrickjdavies.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:08 Life as a British Diplomat
06:10 Breaking Foreign Office norms
09:23 Working alongside Robin Cook and Jack Straw
12:42 Witnessing Donald Trumps rise to power
18:50 Tom’s perspective on the US
23:05 How America’s success is vital to us
29:17 Russia’s influence in elections + climate change
36:20 The fallout of Brexit inspired change in Patrick
38:27 Patrick’s Dad’s Alzheimer diagnosis
47:24 The cost of Alzheimer’s
49:31 The challenge of putting someone into care
54:25 Deciding to do a long walk
59:35 Having a tight deadline
01:02:34 Putting a spin on Land’s End to John O’Groats
01:05:03 Where Skylarks Sing
01:08:20 The beauty in walking
01:12:31 Finding answers in time
01:16:03 How a simple life gives you more time
01:19:07 Finding happiness and contentment in life
01:22:27 Stripping back life to what is important
01:27:50 Kindness in Llanidloes
01:36:26 Life as a nomad
01:39:53 The beauty of the UK
01:43:43 Experiencing Brexit on the walk
01:49:00 Camping meals
01:53:16 Taping up feet
01:59:30 What it takes to go on a long journey
In the fallout of Brexit, and caring for his father who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Patrick sought a profound change, embarking on an incredible journey that took him across the length of Britain on foot, tackling each of the three nations highest peaks along the way.
In this episode, Patrick shares his insights from the front lines of diplomacy, his thoughts on US and foreign affairs, and the personal revelations he encountered while walking the diverse landscapes of Britain. We explore what drove him to take on such a monumental journey and how it has reshaped his perspective on life and how he spends his time.
Patrick's Book - Where Skylarks Sing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP68MN6Q
Patrick's Book: The Great American Delusion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1838251200/
For more information on Patrick, please visit: https://patrickjdavies.com/
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:08 Life as a British Diplomat
06:10 Breaking Foreign Office norms
09:23 Working alongside Robin Cook and Jack Straw
12:42 Witnessing Donald Trumps rise to power
18:50 Tom’s perspective on the US
23:05 How America’s success is vital to us
29:17 Russia’s influence in elections + climate change
36:20 The fallout of Brexit inspired change in Patrick
38:27 Patrick’s Dad’s Alzheimer diagnosis
47:24 The cost of Alzheimer’s
49:31 The challenge of putting someone into care
54:25 Deciding to do a long walk
59:35 Having a tight deadline
01:02:34 Putting a spin on Land’s End to John O’Groats
01:05:03 Where Skylarks Sing
01:08:20 The beauty in walking
01:12:31 Finding answers in time
01:16:03 How a simple life gives you more time
01:19:07 Finding happiness and contentment in life
01:22:27 Stripping back life to what is important
01:27:50 Kindness in Llanidloes
01:36:26 Life as a nomad
01:39:53 The beauty of the UK
01:43:43 Experiencing Brexit on the walk
01:49:00 Camping meals
01:53:16 Taping up feet
01:59:30 What it takes to go on a long journey
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