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Extraordinary stories of life's turning points.

Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have reshaped their lives in the most unpredictable ways.

In this series Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have set their lives on an entirely different course.

This podcast is all about the human experience, how people deal with obstacles that turn their lives upside down. The journeys are not always straightforward and there are often some remarkable discoveries along the way.

Would you like to appear on the podcast? Do you have an extraordinary story to tell? We'd love to hear from you: lifechanging@bbc.co.uk

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Life Changing: A fear of dogs put my freedom at risk

17/11/2021

A fear of dogs put my freedom at risk

BBC Radio 4 - Life Changing, A fear of dogs put my freedom at risk

Jane Garvey talks to Jaina Mistry about her deep fear of dogs and Laura, who saved her

A childhood encounter left Jaina Mistry with a deep fear of dogs but when her freedom was curtailed in the most basic way she decided to put all her faith in a dog called Laura.

When Jaina Mistry was young she had a very scary encounter with a dog that she thought had given her a lifelong phobia. Her family felt much the same. But years later her freedom would be curtailed in the most basic way as even going out to a café or to the gym became fraught with danger.  To help her through this she was encouraged to put all her faith in a dog called Laura.

Jaina is believed to be England’s first blind female fitness instructor and told Jane Garvey about the transformative impact Laura has had on her life.

To get in touch with the programme, or to share your personal story, you can email us at: lifechanging@bbc.co.uk

Image: Jaina Mistry & Laura the dog
Credit: Jaina Mistry

Twitter: @mistryjaina1
Instagram: mistry_jaina

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