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by Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.
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- 2 weeks ago47 min
My work makes me a better parent! Coping with mum guilt and taking the pressure off
We’re heading into the summer holidays. Hands up if you’re already a bit anxious about any mum guilt creeping in...?Fearne definitely is, so she’s reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that explore how different women are choosing to navigate working and parenting. No judgement here gang – we all need to take the pressure off being perfect in every area of our lives!In this episode –-Entrepreneur Emma Grede chats about why parenting isn’t that deep, and why it’s important for her kids to see her fulfil her own dreams-Artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor explains why she’s stopped minimising the importance of her career, and how she includes her children in her work day-Olympic Rower Helen Glover explores how having children encouraged her to get back into a career she thought she’d retired from-Artist Paloma Faith wonders just how much of a toll the silent emotional load of working both in and out of the house is taking on women-Broadcaster Ruth Langsford reflects on how she chose between being at home or at work in her early days of parenting, and what she tells young mothers in the sameposition-Actor Joanna Page remembers the times she had to breastfeed on TV sets and explains why motherhood now ultimately comes before her careerBy the way, tickets for the 2027 London Happy Place festival are on sale now! Just head to happyplaceofficial.co.uk to get your tickets.Listen to the full Happy Place episodes –Emma GredeSophie Ellis-BextorHelen GloverPaloma FaithRuth LangsfordJoanna Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago11 min
Overwhelmed and exhausted? Decompress with this breathwork session from Self Space
Is your nervous system exhausted today? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together, holding everything inside for a little bit too long? Find somewhere quiet and comfortable, and join Jodie Cariss for a little decompression session.Jodie’s a psychotherapist and the founder of Self Space, a mental health service offering straightforward access to flexible therapy. She’ll guide you through some breathwork, body release, and visualisations that’ll allow you to let go of the mental and physical tension you’re holding. Find out more about Self Space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 19m
Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure
Smoking and going to that cool gig... think you left caving to peer pressure behind at high school? Scientist and social entrepreneur Todd Rose says we’re still desperately doing our best to fit in, whether we realise it or not!In this chat with Fearne, Todd explains that it feels important to hold the ‘correct’ opinions in the eyes of our social group. Why? As humans we’re wired to want to belong to a community, so often misrepresent our values for fear of upsetting others.The word ‘authenticity’ is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Todd explains how to make sure your public self aligns with your public self so you’re not living in a state of confusion and anxiety.Plus, why not speaking your mind has very real implications on your physical health, and how self-silencing is affecting everything from your friendships to how you vote.Todd’s book, Collective Illusions, is out now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Dr Julie SmithPatric GagneBreak free from people pleasing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago13 min
I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday
Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne gets into what she and Team Happy Place absolutely love about a holiday, and which bits can be a bit rubbish. (No one wants to pack to go home when the swimsuits are still wet...)How do you take your holidays more seriously? Join the chat on Instagram @happyplaceofficial and @britishairwaysholidays.In this chat, Fearne explores:-How a spa holiday induced a 10/10 sleep-Soaking up the history of places like Rome-Why you’re a more relaxed (more fun??) version of yourself on holiday-Chatting with strangers in cool little shops-The brilliant trinkets you come home with (personalised wax seal, anyone?)-Why nothing will beat the first Negroni abroad-Having uninterrupted reading time -Why the first 24 hours on holiday can make her a little bit anxious-The perils of being a last-minute packerBritish 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 29, 20261h 0m
Adam Kay: "I was told to man up!" Coping with PTSD and mental health stigma
Just man up. This is essentially what Adam Kay was told when a traumatic day at work left him with PTSD.In this chat with Fearne, former doctor Adam explains why he made the decision to leave the medical profession, and puts a spotlight on the poor mental health of our NHS workers. Adam talks about how, in his case, the job left him feeling paranoid and overcautious, and how he turned to diary writing to process his emotions.They chat about how we can all chip away at any mental health stigma in both the workplace and at home with loved ones, and offer advice for how to put together your own mental health toolkits for crises of varying severity.A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay is out in paperback 2nd July (published by Orion).CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about suicide.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Nicole LaPeraSam ClaflinJamie Laing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 25, 202624 min
Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson
Yrsa really doesn’t intend to kill anyone... but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he’ll get a nasty little sting... but now he’s dead. And it’s a sweet, sweet feeling for Yrsa: finally having some control...Honey, written by Imani Thompson, was our Happy Place Book Club read for June. In this chat with Fearne, Imani explains how getting fired from a job was the catalyst she needed to start writing, and just how surreal it feels to have a debut novel published in her 20s.They also explore the big themes in the novel, including race, intersectional feminism, female anger, and revenge.In July, we’ll be reading Queenie Is Working On It, by Candice Carty-Williams.Thank you to The Borough Press for use of the Honey audiobook, narrated by Chloe Sommer.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Caro Claire BurkeBook Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn ReesBook Club Meets: Emma Gannon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 22, 20261h 0m
Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie
Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job... and did you seize a better opportunity after?What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there?Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there’s no such thing as a coincidence.In this chat with Fearne, Poppy explains why our collective exhaustion comes down to trusting logic and data over our gut instinct and inner wisdom. They talk about why it’s the inexplicable moments in life that expand our understanding of what’s possible.Poppy has been diagnosed with near-infertility and couldn't see how motherhood was possible; she explains how a true belief in magic, intuition, and the wise women around her have helped her cope.Plus, Poppy has an incredible announcement that was prophesised many years ago...Poppy’s book, The Book of Magical Living, published by New River, is out now.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about pregnancy loss and abortion.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Sonia ChoquetteEstelle BinghamRhonda Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 18, 20268 min
“Outrageous, saucy behaviour!” What’s going down in Fearne’s WhatsApp groups?
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier.This is our space to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!In this chat, Fearne explores:-The joyful chaos of the girls’ WhatsApp group -Taking time to chill before a big life change-Why it feels so good putting the washing out in the garden-The time she unfortunately became a bit of a kn*b after red wine-Tiredness messing with your day-Worrying about things you can’t control-How to speak more kindly to your body-The rage she feels at the Instagram algorithm Happy Place episodes mentioned in this chat:Take That Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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