How do you cope when you’re going through a really rough time? Broadcaster Ruth Langsford has needed a balance of big cries, therapy, and just choosing to dust herself off and get to work.In this chat with Fearne, Ruth talks through the ways counselling and female friendships are moving her through the grief of her divorce. She also shares what she’s learnt about caring for parents with dementia, without overwhelming yourself in the process.Fearne and Ruth compare their experiences of mum guilt, and why it’s so important for young boys in particular to see the women in their life working.Plus, Ruth reveals the sliding doors moment that led her to her TV presenting career...Ruth’s book, Feeling Fabulous, is out now.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about grief after suicide.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:<a href="https://pod.fo/e/361cc1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Winslet</a><a href="https://pod.fo/e/29cbdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben West</a><a href="https://pod.fo/e/351b04" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth Gilbert</a><hr> 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.

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