Happy Place

Chiwetel Ejiofor: Trauma and success can coexist! Re-learning what being strong means

<p>Are you able to balance being resilient with being vulnerable? Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has spent time figuring out when to keep moving forward, and when to let painful emotions wash over him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Chiwetel reflects on how a childhood trauma has shaped his character – everything from his fierce ambition to his optimistic outlook. He also reveals the moments self-doubt has almost proved insurmountable (including when he first got the script for 12 Years A Slave...!)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, is ‘acceptance’ of your past ever truly possible, or is the simple realisation that life WILL go on regardless good enough? And, do you worry you’ve let your own life pass in a blur? Chiwetel explains how he’s learnt to live in the present.</p><br><p>Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is out in UK cinemas now.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1fa64d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lenny Henry</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/271446" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Tennant</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2336dd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norah Jones</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Is your routine a strait-jacket? How to enact change, with Donna Ashworth

<p>Do you dream of pivoting your career or lifestyle later in life? Poet Donna Ashworth did just that. She began to question the busy, fast-paced, perfectionist lifestyle she assumed was the norm, and decided to start posting and performing her beautiful poetry in her 40s...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Donna explains how she copes with the nerves that come with doing something so new, including hypnotherapy and simply admitting out loud that she’s anxious. She also reflects on how she realised she’d been living with depression and eating disorders for a long time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re not happy it’s up to you to apply change or you can’t expect different outcomes. Donna talks through how to work out if your routine is deliciously comforting for you, or if it’s become a strait-jacket that’s holding you back. Plus, she shares why it’s helpful for others if you’re able to disclose your own ugly truths and flaws.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Donna’s latest book of poetry, To The Women, is out on the 13th of February.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2a7df4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Naomi Watts</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/20f942" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poppy Delbridge</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2281ae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Silverton</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Book Club Meets: Choose to be happy, with David Larbi

<p>What is happiness to you? And do you think you deserve to be happy? Our Happy Place Book Club pick for January was Frequently Happy, by author and poet David Larbi. In his book, he combines poetry and journal prompts to help you find the glimmers in your lovely, ordinary life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We’ll have objectively terrible days, and days that are clearly the best ever, but most days fall somewhere in between... In this chat with Fearne, David explains that while not every day is good, there’s something good in every day if you choose to look for it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They also chat about how to stop falling back into negative thought patterns, and why the journal prompts in Frequently Happy could be helpful if you’re not sure where to start with acknowledging and getting clarity on how you feel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, there’s advice on how to move past your fear of criticism so you can share your creativity with the world, because ultimately you’ll never be able to please everyone anyway!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/298eb6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Dame Harriet Walter</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/28c79c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Liane Moriarty</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/27b9a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Miranda July&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Gillian Anderson</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Naomi Watts talks menopause: “Women grin and bear it”

<p>Actor Naomi Watts went through early menopause at 36. She was experiencing symptoms she couldn’t explain, like itchy skin, night sweats, and anxiety, but struggled to find any real information or stories about this midlife transition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Naomi explains why she’s become passionate about shining a spotlight on previously taboo topics like fertility, menopause, and sex. She talks about how it felt to be told she was peri-menopausal while she was in the middle of her fertility journey, and how she’s changed her lifestyle to help manage her symptoms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Naomi chat about the way women are told that simply being a woman means you have to suffer and your body will be a place of pain. How can we re-write the narrative to celebrate the beauty of our bodies and cycles?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, how to fight back against the ingrained idea that older women aren’t of great use or value to society...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Naomi’s book, Dare I Say It, is published by Happy Place Books and it’s out now.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gillian Anderson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/221008" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anastacia</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/291dee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caroline Hirons</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

What REALLY happens at therapy?

<p>Do you want to make 2025 the year you start therapy? Maybe you’re still a bit hesitant because you’re not completely sure how it works or what it might feel like...</p><br><p>Fearne has pulled together a load of Happy Place chats that will help you get a clearer idea of the benefits of therapy, and in turn make you feel bold enough to send that first booking email. Plus, she talks through the ways therapy has really helped her be more at peace with the past, and stop being so horrible to herself too.</p><br><p>You’ll hear from Dr Julie and Owen O’Kane on what the point of therapy is (and isn’t!). Leigh-Anne Pinnock has learnt the importance of finding the right therapist for you, and her Little Mix band mate Perrie Edwards explains why she now brings her therapist to work.</p><br><p>Then, MMA fighter Molly McCann has used therapy&nbsp;to unlock more sporting and career success after a difficult childhood, and DJ Fat Tony shares how he’s changed as a result of trauma therapy...</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/15d94a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Dr Julie’s episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/12cfe4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Owen O’Kane’s episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/205bb3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/279633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Perrie Edwards’ episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/240297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Molly McCann’s episode</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/13d831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to DJ Fat Tony’s episode</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Millie Mackintosh: “I would drink to forget” Self-esteem, shame, and sobriety

<p>When does a coping mechanism become a problem? Millie Mackintosh talks through the big moments she realised her drinking was affecting both her own health and the people she loves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat Fearne and Millie cover panic attacks and intrusive thoughts, which can both get particularly bad when secrecy and shame are driving risky behaviours. Then, how do you start to forgive yourself for the things you’re not proud of? And how can you talk to yourself kindly when you fall back into old patterns of behaviour?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, Millie explains how ADHD can interact with addiction, and what small lifestyle changes have made a huge difference to her physical and mental health.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you want to drink less? Fearne and Millie chat about how they learnt to enjoy social events without alcohol.</p><br><p>Millie's book, Bad Drunk, is out now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/264d40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucinda Miller</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/fb13f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1f1986" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vicky Pattison</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about sexual assault</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: “I’m a healthy amount of delusional!” How to sustain career success

<p>How loud are the voices in your head that tell you you’re definitely going to screw up that big opportunity? Sophie Ellis-Bextor is trying to make a point of talking to herself more kindly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Fearne and Sophie talk about reminding yourself that your thoughts aren’t facts; sometimes you have to override the voice that says you’re not good enough and just get on with it to prove yourself wrong.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sophie explains why being dropped by her label at 20 encouraged her to take responsibility for her own career, and offers advice on how not to get distracted by what other people are doing with their lives. What should you tell yourself when you think you’re going to give up on a passion?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They also chat about not worrying where an opportunity will lead you, instead enjoying it as an adventure in its own right. Plus, why was Sophie petrified her BAFTA performance would be awful?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sophie has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025!</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/21ebf2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natasha Bedingfield</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/279633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perrie Edwards</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/245bab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paloma Faith</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

“The shame was intense!” How Ben West coped with his brother’s suicide

<p>Ben West was 17 when his younger brother died by suicide. He’s since gone on to become a mental health campaigner, and has found humour can help communicate deeply traumatic messages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Ben talks through what signs to look for if you’re concerned about someone’s mental health. Then, how do you break the awkward silence when you both know you need to talk about a big topic like poor mental health? You’ll be able to approach the conversation in a compassionate, rather than confronting, way.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Or, maybe you’re the one keeping big thoughts and feelings inside but have become a master of masking your truth. Fearne shares her experience of feeling defensive and telling people she’s ‘fine’ when they asked concerned questions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ben also takes a thorough look at the mental health system and explains the reality of what care looks like in the UK (and what he’s doing to change it for the better!)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, how have people like Andrew Tate affected boys’ mental health? And why is finding the right therapist is a bit like dating...?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CONTENT WARNING: This episode is all about the reality of suicide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/147a1a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Richard E. Grant</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/e3096" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Ashley Cain</u></a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/14b6fa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Roman Kemp</u></a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Eat for energy not weight loss! Em the Nutritionist: food impacts mood

<p>Making better food choices isn’t about changing who you are, but about making you the most energetic, vibrant version of you. Emily English, aka Em the Nutritionist, talks through how food directly impacts mood.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat Fearne and Em both share their experiences of having eating disorders. Was it more about weight and appearance or control and secrecy? They also offer advice for those trying to support a loved one who has a difficult relationship with food.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, how has Em gone from weighing out spinach leaves to piling plates with delicious nutritious foods? Her mindset is all about adding energising foods and movement into your life rather than restricting or taking away joy!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, Em explains that we’re all allowed to – and should – eat differently to each other (and to that person you follow online!), and they talk through how to build sustainable habits you’re actually going to be able to stick to.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emily’s recipe book, So Good, is out now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2527fe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ella Mills</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/264d40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucinda Miller</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/22a550" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Radhi Devlukia-Shetty</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Book Club Meets: Women speaking their minds, with Dame Harriet Walter

<p>Do you find yourself keeping quiet when you have plenty to say? Dame Harriet Walter – who has played 21 of Shakespeare’s female characters – has written She Speaks, which goes between the lines and imagines what Shakespeare’s women might really have wanted to say.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She Speaks was our Happy Place Book Club read for December. In this chat with Fearne, Harriet explains why she felt it was so important to finally let these female characters speak their minds. Harriet also expands on the characters in order to comment on modern day issues like the way ageing women are treated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Harriet chat about whether art mirrors the social hierarchy of its day, or perhaps offers an alternative worldview. Plus, Harriet reveals how female actors keep themselves in character when they’re waiting (often a long time) to speak on stage...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you to Little Brown Audio for the use of She Speaks audiobook, narrated by Harriet Walter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/28c79c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Liane Moriarty</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/27b9a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Miranda July&nbsp;</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Gillian Anderson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23da85" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Patric Gagne</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

From panic attacks to psychopaths: Fearne takes you BTS at Happy Place

<p>It’s been a big year on Happy Place! Who was Fearne “shitting her pants” to meet? Who does she want to go for a spicy marg with? And who is she surprised went viral?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Fearne reflects on the 2024 episodes that you really resonated with, and that have changed the way she lives her own life too. Plus, she’s got a lot of behind the scenes gossip to share!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You’ll hear from Michelle Keegan about being a happy little hermit at home, Perrie Edwards about coping with panic attacks, and Patric Gagne about being a sociopath. Then, Kate Silverton chats about why kids aren’t ‘naughty’, Paloma Faith calls out the idea of women ‘having it all’, and Zayn explains why he’s not losing his Bradford accent any time soon...</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/211304" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Michelle Keegan’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/279633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Perrie Edwards’ episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23da85" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Patric Gagne’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2281ae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Kate Silverton’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/245bab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Paloma Faith’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23b207" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Zayn’s episode</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Joanne McNally: “I’m problematically independent” Being an introverted extrovert

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Sometimes you have to just power through the self-loathing. Doing stand up comedy has helped Joanne McNally build resilience, take responsibility, and not take things so personally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Fearne and Joanne share experiences of being hyper-independent; but can trusting and relying on yourself go too far? They chat about learning to delegate and ask for help too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Joanne was adopted as a baby, and she opens up about the process of piecing her identity together when she met her birth parents. Are you able to find the funny in distressing periods of your life? Joanne points out that in taking the piss out of yourself you ultimately have to take accountability for your own part in a difficult situation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, Fearne and Joanne make some big admissions about their own pelvic floor health...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/16dcf3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spencer Matthews</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23125c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dawn French</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/207f30" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Lucas</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Get fillers or age as you are! Caroline Hirons shares the skincare you NEED at every age

<p>Do you feel pressured to look a certain way as you age? CEO and beauty expert Caroline Hirons reckons it’s no one else’s business if you want to get tweakments or simply wash your face at night.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Fearne and Caroline pivot looking after your face from something you do to look good... to something you do to feel good. Concerned about the texture or structure of your skin? Caroline clarifies when you might want to get tweakments, and when you just need a solid skincare routine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Caroline also talks through the effect hormones, diet, alcohol, and stress are having on the way you look, and explains why you should avoid washing your face in a hot shower!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, do you secretly love being busy and rushed off your feet? Fearne and Caroline bond over being ambitious women, but get real about how impossible it is to get any kind of work / life balance if you run a business...</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/273edd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olivia Atwood</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2154cb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Dabiri</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/261ec9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Haig</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Olly Alexander: “I couldn’t accept my identity” Queer joy and mental distress co-exist

<p>There should be no shame in being who you are. Musician and actor Olly Alexander has felt first hand how grappling with your identity can lead to poor mental health.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Olly explains why he feels there’s such a high level of mental distress in the queer community, and how acting in It’s A Sin helped him unpack his own lived experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both Fearne and Olly share their experiences of poor body image, wondering if bulimia felt like a helpful tool to regain control in an intimidating world. How can you go from disliking your body to recognising the brilliant things it can do for you?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, how to let yourself off the hook when you’ve messed up at work or in a social situation, and what to do when you don’t feel you’ve ‘achieved’ enough to be of value...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Olly’s solo album, Polari, is out in February.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about suicide, self-harm, and bulimia, so take care while listening.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/279633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perrie Edwards</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/238d13" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rebel Wilson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/25cf34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YungBlud</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Book Club Meets: Fate, mortality, and psychics, with Liane Moriarty

<p>Is your fate already pre-determined? Or do you feel you have true free will to dictate your own destiny? ...and if you could, would you want to find out when you’re going to die? These are the questions Liane Moriarty’s Here One Moment grapples with.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here One Moment was our Happy Place Book Club read for November, and Liane joins Fearne to chat about why she wanted to explore chaos, chance, mortality, and psychic abilities in this novel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Liane talk about the importance of having ‘main character energy’ in your own life, while also acknowledging that others are living their own fully formed lives too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, how good are you at expressing yourself creatively without worrying how your efforts will be received? They talk through how to find intrinsic motivation for creative pursuits rather than relying on external praise...</p><br><p>Thank you to Penguin Audio for the use of Here One Moment audiobook, narrated by Caroline Lee.</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/27b9a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Miranda July&nbsp;</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Gillian Anderson</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23da85" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Patric Gagne</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/266632" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Holly Gramazio</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

You can’t be happy 24/7: Riley Keough on surrendering to grief and anger

<p>How good are you at letting yourself feel your feelings? Actor Riley Keough thinks it’s important to embrace the sad and angry moments as much as the joyful, hopeful ones.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Riley explains how her own grief at losing her brother and mum has taught her that fighting or repressing emotions only makes you more anxious in the long term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Riley’s mum was Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley. Riley talks about Lisa’s ability to live in a place of truth – she’d never do anything that didn’t feel authentic to her. What can we all learn about how to lean into our own pleasure? It’s liberating to not care if others like you!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Riley also discuss how impactful it can be when divorced parents are able to co-parent with grace. Plus, Riley reveals why she thinks her mum and Michael Jackson had such a deep connection.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, which Riley finished, is called From Here To The Great Unknown, and it’s out now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1686f3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Jenkins Reid</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/166b8a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gabor Mate</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/e3096" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashely Cain</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Saying no: more boundaries, less people pleasing!

<p>How good are you at saying no to people, plans, and dynamics that don’t serve you...? Just in time for the festive season (A huge work load! Time with family! Social events!) Fearne is reflecting on Happy Place chats that’ll help you stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode: Melissa Urban is the queen of boundaries – what are they, and how do we set them? Life coach Michelle Elman talks about why we’re often reluctant to set boundaries, and Kirsty Gallagher explains how to take ‘radical responsibility’ for our own lives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, there’s LeAnn Rimes on navigating difficult family dynamics, Grace Beverley on setting boundaries for work life balance, and Michelle Keegan on saying no to social events because sometimes we just want to be happy little hermits at home!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/172e47" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Melissa Urban</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGEERBBQ9Js" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelle Elman</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/226c97" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kirsty Gallagher</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/20397f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LeAnn Rimes</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/24b043" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Beverley</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/211304" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelle Keegan</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/263ecb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tell self-limiting beliefs to bugger off</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

“I have no interest in mediocrity!” Adam Pearson on having confidence to be extraordinary

<p>Did you have dreams of being extraordinary when you were a kid? For many of us, adult life starts chipping away at those big hopes and goals, but actor and disability campaigner Adam Pearson has no interest in being ‘normal’ or ‘mediocre’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Adam explains how never having the luxury of being invisible – he was born with neurofibromatosis – has given him confidence to really stand out. So how did he go from being bullied at school to boldly starring on the big screen?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They talk about systemic ableism within the film and TV industries, and Adam explains why it shouldn’t be the job of the disability community to fix a problem they didn’t create... but often is. Plus, why is it that it’s always the movie villains who are facially disfigured, never the heroes?</p><br><p>Plus, the three types of people you need in your life: a truth teller, a confidant, and a ride or die...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/189485" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jono Lancaster</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/132092" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samantha Renke</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/112ccd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sophie Morgan</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Helen Glover on progress over perfection: shift your perspective on success

<p>You’ve got to give new things a go and not give up when you’re a bit crap at first. Team GB Olympic rower Helen Glover is clear that a huge part of her success is thanks to her mindset that it’s better to try and fail than not try at all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Helen explains how to have the discipline to stick at stuff that feels important to you, even if it doesn’t always feel easy. By her own admission, Helen “couldn’t have been further from an Olympian” when she started training...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At Tokyo 2020, Helen was the first mum to represent Great Britain in rowing at an Olympic Games. She’s passionate about pushing back on the perception that age or parenthood should be a barrier in anything you’re trying to achieve. She and Fearne unpick the narrative that says women probably won’t be all that ambitious once they’ve had kids!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, what’s the weirdest place you’ve found yourself breastfeeding in? Fearne and Helen share theirs...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/240297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molly McCann</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26e9fe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leah Williamson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/22e78e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adele Roberts</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Coleen Rooney: Marriage takes work! Coping with the press and raising four kids

<p>How good are you at being honest with other people? Go on, be honest with yourself about that one! Coleen Rooney would always rather tell the truth before a situation escalates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Coleen explains how she’s instilling that honesty is the best policy in her four sons, as well as why she’s so grateful to have a village around her to help raise her boys. With four children, Coleen is in a lot of school gate WhatsApp groups, so she and Fearne spill what really goes down in those wild group chats...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They also chat about how she and husband Wayne prioritise time as a couple, especially after so many years together, and what it was really like being thrust into the public eye as a teenager just because her boyfriend was a footballer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, Coleen has dealt with some incredibly stressful situations in her life, so what does she do to make sure it doesn’t overwhelm her?</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Coleen is an ambassador&nbsp;for the protein, vitamins&nbsp;and collagen&nbsp;brand Applied Nutrition.&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/22c47d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lemn Sissay</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/242b68" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley John Baptiste</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26c21b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gary and Emma Neville</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

"Get comfortable with people not liking you!" Florence Given on embracing the cringe

<p>Do you cringe at other people’s joy? Author and illustrator Florence Given reckons cringing at others is telling you something about how you feel about yourself...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat Fearne and Florence get into how to really start living unapologetically as your full delicious self. Cringing at others might be showing you’re a bit pissed off that someone else is able to do something you want permission to.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Florence explains how anxiety from being bullied at school kick-started her questioning everything the world was telling her. Why do I have to be ‘pretty’? Why am I ‘too much’? Why do I care about being liked?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can’t let other people shrink your self-expression; Florence talks Fearne through how to not take comments and opinions personally. Plus, why resting feels like such a radical thing to do...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Florence’s book, Women Living Deliciously, is out now.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/245bab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paloma Faith</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/18355c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beverley Knight</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/da9e1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caitlin Moran</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Book Club Meets: Desire, hormones, and tampons, with Miranda July

<p>Would you rip up your current life and reinvent yourself if you had the chance? Do you have desires you’d want to explore? Maybe there are hidden parts of yourself you’ve never had the chance to get to know? Which societal rules would you want to ignore?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Author Miranda July asks all these questions in October’s Happy Place Book Club novel: All Fours. She picks apart how we can fall into the monotony of every day routine instead of acknowledging the wild emotions and longings inside us.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Fearne and Miranda talk about fluctuating hormones, pressures of motherhood, sexual fantasies (some of which may or may not involve tampons), and menopause as an incredibly exciting and sacred transitional period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne asks Miranda to help her be even more painfully unfiltered in her own writing, while Miranda exclusively reveals&nbsp;how she originally intended the novel to end. Plus, what about this book made Fearne say it was the ‘one of the hottest, sexiest things’ she’d ever read...?</p><br><p>Thank you to Canongate Books for the use of All Fours audiobook, read by Miranda July.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Gillian Anderson</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23da85" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Patric Gagne</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/266632" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Holly Gramazio</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/25977a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Book Club Meets: Sofie Hagen</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Perrie Edwards: Friendship Break Ups, The Cost of Fame and Facing Criticism as a Working Mum

<p>A panic attack can feel like you’re dying from a heart attack; this is something former Little Mix member Perrie Edwards has experienced numerous times over the last few years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Perrie talks about how her anxiety feels like her adult is ‘going offline’, leaving the child in her crying for help, and Fearne shares how she’s managed to stop having panic attacks (for now, at least).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You might be good at advocating for the people you love, but how good are you at advocating for yourself and your own needs? Possibly a bit rubbish? Perrie explains how she’s got better at speaking her mind, as well&nbsp;as getting emotional about how important friendships are to her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, why do Fearne and Perrie both reckon the term ‘hands-on dad’ can fuck right off...?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Perrie’s new single, You Go Your Way, is out now.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/ede66" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesy Nelson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/205bb3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leigh-Anne Pinnock</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/20f942" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poppy Delbridge</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Understanding neurodiversity: managing ADHD and getting diagnoses

<p>It’s ADHD Awareness Month, so Fearne’s reflecting on some of the conversations she’s had about neurodiversity on the show that’ll hopefully help you understand either yourself, or someone you love, even better...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>First, what are the signs and symptoms of ADHD? Do you recognise more of the hyperactive &amp; impulsive symptoms like rashly spending money and substance addiction, or the inattentive ones like problems with working memory and organisation?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then there’s chat about how having undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health problems, why there’s so much shame in the neurodivergent community, and how to advocate for your needs in the workplace.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Can ADHD be managed with lifestyle factors like nutrition and movement, or might you or a loved one benefit from medication? Plus, why it’s so important to differentiate between neurodivergence and the emotional dysregulation everyone can experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S32R5YukhYw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch Dr Shy Mashru on What Is How To</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2698b9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Gemma Style’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26ccd6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Alex Partridge’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/136bdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Jordan Stephen’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/264d40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Lucinda Miller’s episode</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2281ae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to Kate Silverton’s episode</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tulisa: Abundance mindset, court cases, and hobbit holes

<p>You can choose to be bitter, or you can choose to be at peace. This is something Tulisa has learnt after numerous testing life experiences: that we each have the power to choose contentment over anger.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Tulisa talks about the real sink or swim moments that could have seen her drown, but helped build resilience instead, including multiple high profile court cases.</p><br><p>She explains how she’s got to a point where she genuinely doesn’t mind if she’s liked or not – something Fearne wants to learn how to get better at – as well as how being a young carer for her mum still affects her today.</p><br><p>Plus, Tulisa explains the strange reason Britney Spears has a British accent in the song Scream &amp; Shout...</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/261ec9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Haig</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/25cf34" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YungBlud</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23b207" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zayn</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Olivia Attwood: Botox, catastrophising, and trolls

<p>Botox, fillers, and surgeries – you’re judged if you do and you’re judged if you don’t. Love Islander &amp; documentary maker Olivia Attwood is clear that the critical narrative about women’s looks is just a tactic used to control us regardless of what we choose to do to our bodies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, live from the Happy Place Festival, Fearne and Olivia ask if our mental health is suffering in our pursuit of physical perfection. Plus, they’re both candid about what work they have and haven’t had done.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Olivia also opens up about how fearful and shy she used to be. Maybe you often feel blocked by a lack of self-confidence; Olivia explains how making a point of putting herself in situations that scared her helped build her self-worth.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Olivia Attwood’s ITV2 show ‘Bad Boyfriends’ is out now on ITV and ITVX, and episodes of her podcast So Wrong It’s Right drop every Thursday.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/24cb47" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stick two fingers up to beauty standards – listen to our body image episode!</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

David Tennant: Internal voices, LGBTQ+ activism, and 80s nostalgia

<p>Do you get stage fright? You might not be an actor but perhaps you feel the fear when it comes to work presentations or small talk at parties... well, even critically acclaimed actor David Tennant has anxieties around performing under pressure. He reckons little bit of fear can be good to keep you from getting complacent though...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat, Fearne and David talk through how to work through those moments when you feel your brain is going to give up on you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The naivety of youth can give you a sense of self-confidence, but with age comes the security of having more concrete experiences of things going well to drawn on. This is a really useful coping mechanism to have in your back pocket for when anxiety starts to creep in.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, LGBTQ+ ally David gives his take on whether celebrities like him should use their voice for social activism, and verifies some of the stories Fearne read online about him...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Rivals is on Disney+ from October 18th.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/25f871" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Donovan</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/c78b7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Billie Piper</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/23125c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dawn French</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Leah Williamson: Switching off, determination, and women’s football

<p>You’re more capable than you think you are. Footballer Leah Williamson has learnt that setbacks are often an opportunity to prove and strengthen your resilience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Leah explains how getting through a major injury has made her love the person she is now more than the one she was before because of the way she looks after herself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leah talks about the importance of listening to your own body, and trusting what it’s trying to tell you rather than ignoring or overriding it. There’s also food for thought on why we shouldn’t feel guilty for taking proper time out from our relentless lives.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1ff134" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarina Wiegman</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/240297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molly McCann</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/24d77b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iwan Thomas</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Alex Partridge: Neurodiversity, masking, and workplace inclusion

<p>Do you A) assume everyone probably hates you? B) react impulsively to criticism? C) feel intense shame about the way your brain works? These are all things UNILAD founder Alex Partridge has felt across his life, but at 34 he was diagnosed with ADHD and his character started to make a little more sense...</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, live from the Happy Place Festival, Alex explains how his diagnosis allowed him to reframe the characteristics he had previously been troubled by, turning shame into compassion.</p><br><p>If you personally don’t have a neurodivergent brain, you probably work with someone, have a family member, or are in a relationship with someone who does, so Alex talks through ways you can help create an environment for them to thrive in.</p><br><p>Plus, there are loads of really practical coping mechanisms you can enact yourself if you’re the anxious one, or the one with ADHD.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listen to Alex’s podcast, <a href="https://podfollow.com/1677158558" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ADHD Chatter</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2698b9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemma Styles</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/264d40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucinda Miller</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/136bdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jordan Stephens</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Gary and Emma Neville: Menopause, anxiety attacks, and opposites attracting

<p>Are you a Gary or an Emma? He thrives with a super social, demanding itinerary, and she’s all about lovely calm solitude. Gary Neville has had an ambitious drive instilled in him by his parents and his football career; his wife Emma is more reserved and serene, but they reckon opposites definitely attract.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne had two goals for this chat, live at the Happy Place Festival: to get Gary into wellness, and to marry the subjects of football and menopause...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emma experienced early menopause, and Gary admits to some of the errors he’s made in talking to her about her symptoms, but they also talk through the ways he’s helped her build her confidence along the way (spoiler: there were spreadsheets involved).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do you ever wonder if you’re selfish for putting yourself first? Emma explains how she found the self-belief to start a new career later in life after slightly losing her identity to motherhood.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Gary explains why his football career has made him into a solution-finder who wants to control problems in a practical way rather than dwelling on the emotional. What has he learnt about validating how his partner feels?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, has your relationship with alcohol changed as you age? Gary definitely can’t drink the way he used to...</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>