26. 10 London Must-Dos + Life Lessons You’ll Actually Use

Welcome back to The B-Student Podcast with your host Betsy Gardner — where we explore the B-Side of people’s stories: the lessons, curiosities, and moments that shape who we become and how we show up in life, leadership, and business.


In this special Study Abroad episode, Betsy takes us to London, England, her former home and one of the cities that most transformed her personally and professionally. She shares her Top 10 things to do in London — from hidden museums and cozy theaters to parks, pubs, and perfect martinis — plus the deeper life lessons she learned living abroad.

You’ll hear how living in London taught her to:

• Slow down and savor life’s beauty
• Lead with curiosity instead of certainty
• Build belonging in unfamiliar places
• Find transformation through challenge and community
• Embrace both/and thinking instead of either/or

If you love travel, culture, and thoughtful reflections on how our environments shape who we become, this episode will inspire you to see the world — and yourself — a little differently.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome to The B-Student Podcast
• 00:40 – Betsy’s London connection & why travel changes us
• 02:10 – Top 10 must-do experiences in London
• 03:20 – Favorite museums & theaters off the beaten path
• 05:10 – Where to shop, sip, and savor in style
• 06:55 – Slowing down to enjoy beauty and simplicity
• 08:40 – How London transformed Betsy’s perspective
• 10:30 – The power of curiosity and cultural connection
• 12:15 – Living with intention: capsule wardrobes & savoring life
• 14:20 – Finding belonging and community abroad
• 16:10 – Holding space for both/and thinking
• 18:00 – Lessons in resilience, gratitude, and friendship
• 20:10 – Champagne on a Tuesday: a life philosophy
• 21:40 – Final reflections & invitation to subscribe

Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.

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Connect with Betsy Gardner:
Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/ 

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