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“I hugged a very girthy tree!” Get off screens, write letters, and paint

“I hugged a very girthy tree!” Get off screens, write letters, and paint

Happy Place
Feb 19, 2026 17 min
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<p>How are we feeling gang? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s back with more chatter about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood this week, and what can absolutely get in the bin.</p><br><p>This is a lovely little space for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne covers:</p><br><p>-Feeling stupid when you’re with really clever people</p><br><p>-Why we should properly get into tree hugging</p><br><p>-Painting by numbers to get away from screens</p><br><p>-Not RSVPing being rude... but also don’t say yes if you’re not going to go</p><br><p>-Bringing back letter writing</p><br><p>-One of Team Happy Place reckoning Harry Hill is fit*</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*watch the Stewart Lee episode of Harry Hill’s podcast on Spotify to see the moment in question</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>

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