Happy Place

Greg James: Stop sleepwalking through life! Find your childlike self-belief

<p>What did you love doing when you were 10 years old? Broadcaster Greg James reckons we all need to prioritise fun and silliness more, and thinking about your childhood passions is a great place to start.</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and Greg talk about how bleak, boring, and anxiety-inducing being a responsible grown up can be sometimes, and why that means it’s vital to choose to laugh every day.</p><br><p>Greg also explains why it’s important to stop and ask yourself if you <em>really </em>want to get married, have kids, or earn lots of money, or if you’re sleepwalking into someone else’s vision of a perfect life.</p><br><p>Plus, why did 21 year old Greg think he had a chance with Fearne when he first arrived at Radio 1...?</p><br><p>Greg’s book, All The Best For The Future, is out 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/28c18d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott Mills</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/1eceb4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nick Grimshaw</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/f5f5d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie Mac</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: Meeting their ex, jealousy, and heartbreak, with Aisha Muharrar

<p>Loved Ones – the Happy Place Book Club pick for September – tells the story of Julia, whose first love Gabe dies aged 29, launching her into a world-wide quest to recover&nbsp;the possessions he left with friends and acquaintances across the world. It also brings her into contact with the last woman Gabe loved...</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and author Aisha Muharrar wonder what would happen if you met others who had dated the same person as you. Would you get on and have loads in common? Or would there be intense jealousy?&nbsp;They also explore the strange idea that different people know and love very different sides of you.</p><br><p>Aisha was a script writer on TV show Parks and Recreation, and she brings that comedy and levity to the messy topic of grief in Loved Ones. Writing her debut novel was very much a new challenge though – Aisha explains to Fearne why she pretty much had to re-write the whole book!</p><br><p>Enter our competition with Bookshop.org to be in with a chance of winning books for life here: <a href="https://woobox.com/9jfwes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://woobox.com/9jfwes</a></p><br><p><em>Thank you to Fourth Estate for the use of Loved One&nbsp;audiobook, narrated by Emma Ladji.</em></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/329307" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Cally Beaton</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2e0585" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Emily Henry</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2cf8fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker</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 your sh*t together: How to achieve work life balance

<p>September always has a back-to-school feeling, so this episode is all about getting back into a successful work routine after the summer, <em>without </em>burning yourself out...</p><br><p>In this episode –</p><br><p>-Entrepreneur Grace Beverley chats through how to set boundaries to create a work life balance that works for<em> </em>you<em>, </em>and how to create new organisation habits so you can spend less time procrastinating</p><br><p><em>-</em>Researcher Brene Brown tackles perfectionism and how self-compassion can stop you putting so much pressure on yourself</p><br><p>-UniLad founder Alex Partridge offers some practical tips if you’re feeling anxious at work, including asking for flexible hours and advocating for walking meetings</p><br><p>-Fashion and beauty mogul Trinny Woodall explains how she’s built her professional confidence and how she deals with rejection</p><br><p>-Olympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds gives relatable advice about how to know when it’s time to quit and find a new career passion</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes here –&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/24b043" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Beverley</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/fb13f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26ccd6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex Partridge</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2ff42d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trinny Woodall</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2d721d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ellie Simmonds</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>

Lulu: “I deeply disliked myself!” Recovering from alcoholism and trauma

<p>Lulu shot to fame at 15, and she’s been playing that part, masking who she really is – Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie – for the six decades since.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Lulu explains how she felt that everything from her real name and accent, to her personality and childhood weren’t good enough, so she created a character for the public to love. However, this kind of emotional suppression can have painful consequences, and she’s since learned to stop running from her messy parts.</p><br><p>Lulu talks through the moment she realised she was an alcoholic, and how recovery has helped her truly like herself. They chat about how to trust your intuition, and reinvent yourself in every decade should you want to... but prepare for others to find your growth uncomfortable.</p><br><p>Plus, there are revelations about her relationship with David Bowie that Lulu’s never publicised before, and details about how she put her father in jail as a child.</p><br><p>Lulu’s new book, If Only You Knew, is out 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/248403" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jon Bon Jovi</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/254d35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zandra Rhodes</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/20142a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jada Pinkett Smith</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>

Joanna Page: I was breastfeeding on set! How to have a career and children

<p>Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page didn’t want kids, until she suddenly did at 35! In this chat with Fearne, Joanna explains how she had to bring her baby on set in order to keep working as a new mum, and why she ultimately decided to focus on family over career.</p><br><p>They chat about why it’s ok to do average – or even shit – work sometimes, and why perfection doesn’t need to be the goal. Joanna’s noticed on set that younger women seem to have much higher self-worth than she had at their age; what can we learn from their assertiveness?</p><br><p>Plus, which Hollywood actor did Joanna fart in front of, and how did the Love Actually sex scenes work behind the scenes?</p><br><p>Joanna’s new book, Lush, is out on September 25th.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2a124c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sophie Ellis Bexter</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/280a1c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coleen Rooney</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/279633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perrie Edwards</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>

Paddy McGuinness: “I was drowning and needed help!” Raising autistic kids and clinical depression

<p>Men are starting to open up. Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness used to work on building sites where vulnerability would have been seen as a weakness, but he’s seen things changing...</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Paddy talks about his own clinical depression, and what he’s learnt from therapy about keeping his mental health in check. He explains that understanding <em>why </em>you’re reacting a certain way will give you the power to change your behaviour.</p><br><p>Paddy’s three children all have autism, and he’s frank about how he felt when he first got the news. He talks through the common misconceptions, and what he wishes more people understood about the realities of raising autistic children.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2281ae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Silverton</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/264d40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucinda Miller</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2d3d77" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mo Gilligan</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: Namaste Motherf*ckers! How to nail midlife, with Cally Beaton

<p>Cally Beaton spent much of her career in male-dominated board rooms. She, in her own words, was a ‘boring businessperson’. Now? She’s a stand up comedian!</p><br><p>Namaste Motherfuckers was the Happy Place Book Club pick for August. It’s Cally’s manifesto for embracing the radical change that comes with midlife and menopause, proving it’s never too late to reinvent your life.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Cally explains that she’s particularly passionate about better understanding perimenopause after being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, and is candid about being a single mum to an autistic child.</p><br><p><em>Thank you to Headline Home for the use of Namaste Motherf*ckers audiobook, narrated by Cally Beaton.</em>&nbsp;</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/2e0585" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Emily Henry</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2cf8fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/30f6cd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Lisa Jewell</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>

Vogue Williams: My health anxiety is bad! How to stop catastrophising

<p>Have you noticed your body changing with age? Vogue Williams has suddenly become aware that she needs to make a point of staying physically and mentally strong.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Vogue explains why having a drink and having fun are just as important as exercising and sleeping well when it comes to feeling good. She talks through how her health anxieties have manifested in the past, and how she’s used medication and therapy to move her through difficult periods of heartbreak and grief.</p><br><p>Vogue explores why she and husband Spencer Matthews are so good together. Plus, why she got kicked out of a yoga class, and why Big Brother’s Nasty Nick lives in her head rent free...</p><br><p>Vogue’s memoir, Big Mouth, is out 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/16dcf3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spencer Matthews</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/294cdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joanne McNally</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2a4636" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millie Mackintosh</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>

Prue Leith: “You can’t have it all!” How to ask for help with work and family

<p>Can women have it all? Renowned restauranteur, cookery writer, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith doesn’t think so.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Prue explains why she’s glad she built her career before having children, and why no one should feel ashamed of asking for help with their business or family in order to keep everything afloat.</p><br><p>Prue – who had the confidence to found a restaurant when she’d never worked in one – gives advice on never letting a lack of knowledge get in the way of starting a new passion project.</p><br><p>She also tells the story of finding love again at 70 after being widowed, and explains why she’s so passionate about legalising assisted dying.</p><br><p>The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 2nd September.</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/254d35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zandra Rhodes</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/309799" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Davina McCall</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/301465" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Richard E. Grant</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>

“Self-care isn’t selfish!” How to keep fit and have fun

<p>Fearne’s been loving the UEFA Women’s EUROS, so this episode celebrates the huge summer of sport we’re having by listening back to some brilliant sportspeople who’ve told their stories on Happy Place. Plus, if you’ve been inspired to move your own body more, how can you set your own fitness goals and – most importantly! – enjoy the process?</p><br><p>In this episode –&nbsp;</p><br><p>-Broadcaster Gabby Logan reflects on just how momentous it was when the Lionesses won the EUROs in 2023</p><br><p>-UFC fighter Molly McCann explains what happens when you’re on your period as an athlete</p><br><p>-Olympic rower Helen Glover chats about how motherhood made her even more<em> </em>ambitious for herself</p><br><p>-DJ Adele Roberts inspires with her story of setting the world record as the fastest female to run the London Marathon with a stoma bag</p><br><p>-Comedian Joel Dommett laughs about his own marathon attempts going tits up</p><br><p>-Psychologist Pippa Grange shares what she knows about goal setting from working with England’s football team</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes here –&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/145e8b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gabby Logan</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/240297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molly McCann</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/283976" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen Glover</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/22e78e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adele Roberts</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2eb8d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joel Dommett</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/108a8a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pippa Grange</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>

Your mental state manifests physically! How your body impacts your brain

<p>Do you notice your body telling you when your brain is struggling? We’re headed back to this year’s Happy Place Festival in Gunnersbury Park, where loads of our guest speakers took to the Talk Stage to talk about the power of the mind-body connection...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode –&nbsp;</p><br><p>- Breath and mindset coach Richie Norton explores the mind-body connection and how you can always start over with your physical and mental health</p><br><p>-Broadcaster Julia Bradbury explains how nature has a very real impact on how healthy our bodies are, and how she approached her cancer diagnosis</p><br><p>-Rizzle Kicks Jordan Stephens and therapist Donna Lancaster team up to talk about the groundbreaking physical effect one of Donna’s retreats had on Jordan’s body</p><br><p>-Midlife wellness author Liz Earle talks through the best immunity-boosting morning routine</p><br><p>-Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes chats about how to set (and stick to!) physical goals that will influence your mind too</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Get your tickets for the Happy Place Festival in Tatton Park 2025 <a href="happyplacefestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!</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/2efec8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seasons will change, so will you</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/263ecb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tell self-limiting beliefs to bugger off</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/24cb47" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to stick two fingers up to beauty standards</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>

Sara Cox: I need to be left alone! How to take your holiday reading seriously

<p>Are you obsessed with finding the best books – yes, <em>multiple </em>– to read on holiday? Broadcaster Sara Cox is!</p><br><p>Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne and Sara share their thoughts on how to take your holiday reading more seriously. They natter about the joy of reading a novel set in the country you’re holidaying in, and whether the vivid descriptions of a location have inspired them to travel there themselves.</p><br><p>They also swap their own experiences of writing books, and reveal the beautiful locations that have informed elements of their own novels. Plus, Sara explains why she’s trying to stop writing about&nbsp;characters who are&nbsp;useless&nbsp;and&nbsp;dysfunctional in her books, and why she’s re-living her party-girl days...</p><br><p>You can find a list of all of Fearne and Sara’s recommended reads below!</p><br><p><em>British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to&nbsp;</em><a href="http://Ba.com/holidays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Ba.com/holidays</em></a><em>&nbsp;to find out more.</em></p><br><p><strong>Fearne and Sara’s reading list:</strong></p><br><p>Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby Van Pelt</p><p>Girls – Kirsty Capes</p><p>Memoirs of a Geisha – Arthur Golden</p><p>Butter – Asako Yuzuki</p><p>The Convenience Store Woman – Sayaka Murata</p><p>The Island – Victoria Hislop</p><p>Daisy Jones And The Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid</p><p>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins Reid</p><p>Carrie Soto Is Back – Taylor Jenkins Reid</p><p>Girl On A Train – Paula Hawkins</p><p>The Compound – Aisling Rawle</p><p>Ma’am Darling – Craig Brown</p><p>Lady In Waiting – Anne Glenconner</p><p>Chocolat – Joanne Harris</p><p>The Thousand Lights Hotel - Emylia Hall</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>

Why don’t you like yourself? Gabby Bernstein: How to stop numbing difficult emotions

<p>Getting lost in anxiety, shame, or self-loathing? Spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein wants you to acknowledge all the messy parts of your true character. Spoiler: you’re not going suddenly to like yourself overnight, but acknowledging the uncomfortable bits will get you there sooner!</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Gabby explains how ‘protector parts’ like perfectionism, people pleasing, and numbing out can spiral into extreme self-soothing behaviours like drug or porn addiction if they’re not dealt with.</p><br><p>Fearne and Gabby chat about anxiety as a protection mechanism, exploring why being focused on the heart palpitations and hyper-vigilance is stopping you dealing with your deeper wounds.</p><br><p>Plus, Fearne notices that her OCD is back so Gabby takes a moment to help her check in with her current stress levels – you can follow along with this exercise too!</p><br><p>Gabby’s latest book, Self-Help, is out now.</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/2e2935" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mel Robbins</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2e61b9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Natalie Lue</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/263ecb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tell Self-Limiting Beliefs To Bugger Off</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: I’m obsessed with romance scams! Gaslighting and misogyny, with Lisa Jewell

<p>Do you love a true crime scam documentary? Our latest Happy Place Book Club read is for you! Iconic author Lisa Jewell has written Don’t Let Him In, a thriller about a perfect man... who’s a fraudulent liar.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, live from The Happy Place Festival, Lisa explains how she got into the mind of a psychopath despite being a very honest person herself. They explore how people fall for charming romance scammers, and how Lisa has become a relentlessly happy person.</p><br><p>Plus, Lisa’s written 24 novels but has given up on trying to be a ‘professional’ kind of person – she explains how to sod the rules and build confidence in your own process.</p><br><p>If you’re new to Happy Place Book Club episodes, don’t worry, there are no spoilers here! If you want to join the Book Club, we’re on Instagram @happyplacebookclub, and Book Club episodes are released the first Friday of every month!</p><br><p>Thank you to Penguin Audio for the use of Don't Let Him In audiobook, narrated by Richard Armitage, Joanna Froggatt, Louise Brealey, Gemma Whelan and Tamryn Payne.</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/2e0585" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Emily Henry</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2cf8fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2c28eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Clare Leslie Hall</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>

Clara Amfo: “I’m afraid of being bored!” How to take your holiday hobbies seriously

<p>Are holidays for switching off... or for fun activities? Broadcaster Clara Amfo is big into travelling solo so she can unapologetically indulge her own passions, like live music and salsa dancing.</p><br><p>Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne and Clara share their thoughts on how to take your holiday hobbies and passions more seriously, including signing up for local classes, and swapping partying for fitness retreats.</p><br><p>They also reminisce on the moment Fearne passed the Radio 1 Live Lounge over to Clara, and chat about how to know when you’re ready to move on from a chapter in your life. Plus, do you find your personality getting lost so you’re more palatable to others? Clara has some advice to stop that happening...</p><br><p><em>British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to&nbsp;</em><a href="http://Ba.com/holidays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Ba.com/holidays</em></a><em>&nbsp;to find out more.</em></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>

Davina McCall: “What if I don’t make it?” Embracing life after a brain tumour

<p>Are you living the life you want to live? Broadcaster Davina McCall’s recent health scare has shown her the importance of living boldly, with no regrets.</p><br><p>In this chat, live from The Happy Place Festival, best pals Fearne and Davina share how having tumours removed within a few months of each other brought them closer together.</p><br><p>Davina explains how you can turn fear into joy through mindset changes, and how to apologise so you’re not carrying the weight of guilt anymore. She also reflects on how being in Narcotics Anonymous finally enabled her to like herself, warts and all.</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/2e2935" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mel Robbins</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2ff42d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trinny Woodall</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2cd7fe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dannii Minogue</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>

“I’m used to making mistakes!” Harriet Kemsley on how to stop worrying about being cringe

<p>It’s ok to make mistakes! Comedian Harriet Kemsley says her dyspraxia meant she learnt very early on not to take herself too seriously.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, live from The Happy Place Festival, Harriet explains how to get through the cringe part where you’re really rubbish at something new, and why it builds resilience for all parts of your life.</p><br><p>Harriet also chats about the chaos that comes with co-parenting and dating after divorce, and has the final word on that eye-roll stereotype that men don’t like funny women...</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/27d879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florence Given</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/294cdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joanne McNally</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2eb8d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joel Dommett</a></p><p><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></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>

Release yourself from the male gaze: How to have more orgasms!

<p>It’s National Orgasm Day on July 31st, so Fearne is listening back to Happy Place conversations about female sexuality, fantasy, and – <em>obviously</em> – orgasms, so that we can reclaim our bodies and desires as our own...</p><br><p>In this episode –&nbsp;</p><br><p>- Crystal Hefner describes what it was like living as a sexualised woman at the Playboy House</p><br><p>-Emily Ratajkowski unpacks how we can remove our sexuality from the male gaze</p><br><p>-Dita Von Teese gives her take on nudity and building confidence in your body</p><br><p>-Gillian Anderson chats about what she learnt from collecting essays on women’s fantasies</p><br><p>-Miranda July explains why she included a particularly taboo fantasy in her novel All Fours</p><br><p>-Florence Bark talks through how to get to know your own anatomy better, so you can properly lean into all that pleasure your body is capable of</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes here –&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/21c59c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crystal Hefner</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/14f0e9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily Ratajkowski</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2f6c61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dita Von Teese</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/26738b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gillian Anderson</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/27b9a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miranda July</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/17fbd0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florence Bark</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>

Richard E. Grant: Nigella recommends restaurants to me! Take your holiday food and drink seriously

<p>Be honest... do you pick your holiday destination based on the food you can eat there? You’re in good company – that’s just what Richard E. Grant does!</p><br><p>Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne and Richard share their thoughts on how to take your holiday food and drink more seriously, including asking mates (Nigella Lawson, if you’re Richard!) for recommendations, looking for restaurants with small menus, and testing ingredient quality via a Caesar salad starter.</p><br><p>They also get into a heated debate about whether perusing the aisles of a foreign supermarket is the best way, or the worst way, to spend your holiday!&nbsp;And Richard offers to pack Fearne’s suitcase for a very specific reason...</p><br><p>Plus, Richard explores why grieving can make us more likely to notice the little joys in life, as well as wondering if we all need praise and accolades to some extent.</p><br><p><em>British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to&nbsp;</em><a href="http://Ba.com/holidays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Ba.com/holidays</em></a><em>&nbsp;to find out more.</em></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>

How Trinny Woodall deals with rejection: Learning from failure and feedback

<p>Are you more confident in your work life than in your personal life? Or vice versa? Entrepreneur and beauty&nbsp;&amp; fashion&nbsp;icon Trinny Woodall is aware of where she needs to build her own self-worth.</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and Trinny explore everything that comes with being the&nbsp;founder and CEO of Trinny London, being brazen enough to back your own ideas to women earning more than their male partners. </p><br><p>Plus, Trinny is candid about her business endeavours that went pretty sideways, and explains how to be direct in asking for feedback without fear of rejection.</p><br><p>Trinny is also open about the huge moments that changed her life,&nbsp;including her time in rehab and dealing with grief.</p><br><p>CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about suicide, so do take care while listening.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>In the UK,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Samaritans</em></a><em>&nbsp;can be contacted on freephone 116 123. Other international helplines can be found at&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.befrienders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>befrienders.org</em></a><em>.</em></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/2f6c61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dita Von Teese</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/2a4636" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millie Mackintosh</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>

Rita Ora: "It's all about what your body needs!" Body confidence starts with self-care

<p>The size zero trend... the circle of shame... the fad diets... Millennial women who grew up during the 2000s now have the lowest body confidence of any generation, and Rita Ora understands the pressure for women to look a certain way all too well.</p><br><p>In this chat, brought to you by Dove, Fearne and Rita explore the factors that might have influenced their relationships with their bodies over time – from magazines, to catwalks, to so-called health hacks.</p><p>As part of Dove’s Self Esteem Project, Fearne and Rita chat about how to focus more on how your body feels, than how it looks.&nbsp;Millennial women are 1.3x more likely to define self-care as working on their appearance, so, how can we create self-care routines that really listen to what our individual bodies need to be strong and energised instead? Rita also opens up about how she manages the anxiety that comes from her internal chatter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>If you want more support, Dove has created a journal full of body confidence exercises to help in building better awareness about our internalized beauty belief systems that might be more harmful to you than helpful. You can find it at&nbsp;</em><a href="http://dove.com/why2k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>dove.com/why2k</em></a><em>.</em></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>

Life doesn’t end at 40! How to live well for longer, with Dr Jenna Macciochi

<p>Hit midlife? What do you want to do with the second part of your life? Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi wonders that despite living longer now, we’re not necessarily living as healthily or as <em>fully</em> as possible during that time.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Jenna talks through how we can keep our bodies as resilient as possible as we age, so we have the strength to properly embrace the fun parts, and better cope with the shit parts.</p><br><p>Jenna breaks down the science of immunity and its relationship with ageing, but there’s no mad biohacking here, just simple advice to make sure your body is a comfortable home to live in: we’re talking food to support your gut microbiome, oral hygiene, and reducing stress. Plus, there’s chat about how your social life is affecting your immune system! (Spoiler – you’ve got an excuse to hang out with your mates more!)</p><br><p>Jenna’s book, Immune To Age: The Game Changing Science of Immune Health, is out now.</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/17c1d1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bob Waldinger</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/29a28a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emily English</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2d0aa1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liberty Mills</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>

Tess Daly: “I’m rubbish at switching off!” Take your holiday wellness seriously

<p>How good are you at switching off on holiday? Are you even any good at taking a proper holiday in the first place? Broadcaster Tess Daly reckons wellness is being physically and mentally able to turn up for everything in life that demands your time... And that includes prioritising time off from a busy schedule!</p><br><p>Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne and Tess share their advice on how to take your holiday wellbeing more seriously, including making lists ahead of time, locking your phone away, having your feet rubbed, and eating delicious local bread and desserts.</p><br><p>Plus, Tess reveals Strictly’s contingency plan for if things go wrong on the dancefloor, and the incredibly sweet vow renewal husband Vernon Kay organised for her…</p><br><p><em>British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.</em></p><p><br></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>

Dita Von Teese: “You don’t look like a Playboy girl!” How to value your unique differences

<p>Do you find stripping and nudity empowering or degrading? Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese says feminism is about respecting each other’s choices, even if they wouldn’t be your own.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Dita charts her life from working in strip clubs in the 90s, to performing in sold out burlesque shows now. Painfully shy as a kid, Dita explains how turning herself into a femme fatale helped her feel confident and powerful in her own skin.</p><br><p>Fearne and Dita talk about the joy of getting older and understanding more about how to handle your sexuality, and Dita reveals how she makes herself feel more sensual if she’s not particularly in the mood...</p><br><p>There’s also advice about how to own your unique look and characteristics, and be more assertive in using your voice.</p><br><p>Dita’s new show, Diamonds and Dust, is on at London’s Emerald Theatre now! </p><br><p>Dita is also returning to the UK’s grand stages in early 2026 with her most enchanting show to date: Nocturnelle. </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/2dda46" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Munroe Bergdorf</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/27d879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florence Given</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/254d35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zandra Rhodes</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: Sliding doors and the power of a name, with Florence Knapp

<p>Has your name influenced who you’ve become? Would you have different characteristics, would people react differently to you, would your life have turned out differently, if you had a different name? These are the questions author Florence Knapp grapples with in her book The Names – our Happy Place Book Club read for June.</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and Florence share their own experiences of having slightly unusual names, and how they shaped them. Florence also explains the long journey she’s been on to get a novel published, having started writing in the late ‘90s, and wonders that she likes getting lost in fictional worlds because she’s naturally introverted.</p><br><p>Thank you to Phoenix for the use of The Names audiobook, narrated by Dervla Kirwan, and to composer and musician Jeni Saint for the opening music.</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/2e0585" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Emily Henry</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2cf8fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2c28eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book Club Meets: Clare Leslie Hall</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>

“Feel it, process it, move on!” Mary Earps: How to find gratitude after hardship

<p>Do you trust your gut to make the best decision for yourself? Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has had to make some bold, brave choices recently.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Mary explains how she knew retiring from international football was right for her, and they both explore the importance of having different chapters and challenges in your life.</p><br><p>Having experienced periods of real mental darkness, Mary talks through the practices that now ground her in the present. She also reckons setting life goals might just be setting you up for disappointment. Should we be focusing on progress, instead of perfection? Mary has advice on how to be ok with not being good at everything!</p><br><p>Plus, Mary recalls the euphoric day the Lionesses won the 2022 EUROs, and reflects on the emotional impact it’s had on women across the world.</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/26e9fe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leah Williamson</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/240297" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molly McCann</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>

Seasons change, so will you: Become the thriving person you want to be

<p>Fearne is marking the summer solstice by reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that’ll help you connect with nature, mysticism, and in turn, your inner self. It’s time to&nbsp;get back in touch with who we really are deep down underneath all the external, modern-day trappings of busyness, success and material things.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode –&nbsp;</p><br><p>-Kirsty Gallagher talks about living alongside nature’s cycles to help you let go of things that are distressing you</p><br><p>-Jo Bowlby explains why spirituality is the science of exploring your inner world</p><br><p>-Rob Da Bank loves hot and cold practices to help get in touch with patience and a slower pace&nbsp;</p><br><p>-Tara Brach pinpoints how spirituality is able to quieten your inner critic&nbsp;</p><br><p>-Estelle Bingham explores manifesting as a way to uncover your core self</p><br><p>-Poppy Delbridge leads a live tapping session to set intentions for the rest of the year</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes here –&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/226c97" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kirsty Gallagher</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/f794c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jo Bowlby</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/250010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rob Da Bank</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/103e11" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tara Brach</a></p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2c3bf2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Estelle Bingham</a></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>

No one would hire me - so I built my own business! Brandon Hulcoop on lifting barriers for blind people

<p>23 year old Brandon is the regional winner of the Enterprise category at the 2025 King's Trust Awards. In this chat with Fearne, Brandon explains how, before starting his braille business with the help of The Trust, he had applied for over a thousand jobs without any success. He always struggled to get past the interview stage either due to a lack of experience or due to his visual impairment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fearne and Brandon explore misconceptions about his visual impairment, the importance of supportive mentorship, and why starting a business has to come with some hilarious trial and error!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Plus, Brandon tells the story of how not being able to access shower instructions led to him setting a hotel fire alarm off, proving just how vital it is that public spaces are accessible for everyone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>...and stick around to the end of the episode because there’s a big surprise in store for Brandon!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All Things Dotty makes accessible products for visually impaired people, their families, and businesses – everything from braille menus and greetings cards, to colouring books and art work.&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://allthingsdottybraille.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">visit the website here</a>!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.kingstrust.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more about The King’s Trust.</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>

Joel Dommett: “Pretending’s the first step!” Build confidence and quieten nerves

<p>Do you find yourself running a mental list of what you’ve got to do tomorrow...next month... instead of living in the moment? Comedian and presenter Joel Dommett is getting better at appreciating the present.</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and Joel debate if it’s a good or bad thing to set career goals, and explore how to focus on the process rather than an outcome. Joel also has some advice about faking confidence in order to build it, and explains why his marathon efforts brought out his shadow side...</p><br><p>Plus, Joel justifies some of his more questionable tattoos, and reveals some big behind the scenes gossip from The Masked Singer!</p><br><p>Joel’s Happy Idiot tour has been extended into the autumn; <a href="https://www.joeldommett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get your tickets here</a>.</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/2d3d77" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mo Gilligan</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2b6890" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julian Clary</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/294cdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joanne McNally</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>

How to stop saying “yes” when you mean “no”, with Natalie Lue

<p>Who would you choose to be if you weren’t shit scared about what other people might think about you? Writer and speaker Natalie Lue has noticed that people pleasing is often a response to anxiety.</p><br><p>In this chat with Fearne, Natalie explains how when you desperately people please, you’re putting your self-esteem on the chopping block. In becoming disassociated from your “no” you become disassociated from your needs, desires, opinions, and limits.</p><br><p>Natalie talks through the five ways people pleasing might show up in your life, including ‘efforting’ (e.g. over-achieving at school and work), and ‘saving’ through trying to fix other people’s problems. Plus, a word of warning that pushing past your mental and emotional limits can lead to physical health issues.</p><br><p>Natalie’s book, The Joy of Saying No, is out 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/288e7a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Saying No: More Boundaries, Less People Pleasing</a></p><br><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2dc795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Good Girl Rebellion</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>