Happy Place
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.
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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Bimini Bon Boulash
A person’s identity is not up for debate; drag queen Bimini Bon Boulash is on a mission to ensure everyone feels safe to express who they are without fear. In this chat, Fearne and Bimini explore how everyone can question and choose to reject societal rules that they don’t personally resonate with, as well as how to better understand and support others as they do the same.
A sense of belonging can directly impact mental health, so they also discuss the benefits of social media in finding a community of likeminded people, and what we can learn about unleashing our inner confidence from drag queens.
Bimini’s book is called Release the Beast: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Life, and it’s out now.
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18 Oct 2021
53 MINS
53:08
18 Oct 2021
Mel Robbins
How kindly do you talk to yourself? TV host, author, and speaker Mel Robbins spent a lifetime caught in a loop of negative self-talk, but she’s now learnt how to validate herself in the way she champions others.
In this chat with Fearne, she explains the importance of daily habits. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to building confidence; you have to be disciplined and put in the daily grind. Mel also explains what panic attacks actually are on a physiological level.
Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit, is out now.
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual abuse
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11 Oct 2021
1 HR 13 MINS
1:13:39
11 Oct 2021
Jesy Nelson
It’s often said that comparison is the thief of joy, and this proved to be true forJesyNelson. In this chat, she and Fearne talk through the fear of not being liked, and the freedom that’s come with reinventing herself as a solo artist.
Jesy’s first solo single, Boyz, is out on Friday 8th October.
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06 Oct 2021
49 MINS
49:09
06 Oct 2021
Dave Grohl
There’s adventure in not knowing what comes next, and having the confidence to throw yourself in anyway. Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl has spent a lifetime doing just that. In this chat with Fearne he explains why he wants to grow old gracefully, but stay young at heart by embracing the spirit of exploration and curiosity.
More of Dave’s stories from his energetic life can be found in his new book, The Storyteller, out 5th October.
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04 Oct 2021
37 MINS
37:12
04 Oct 2021
Paul Merson
Gambling addictions are not well understood; former footballer Paul Merson is hoping to change that by sharing his own story. In this chat with Fearne, Paul explains why his having a gambling addiction really isn’t about the money. It’s about escapism, and experiencing extreme highs and lows.
He also talks through the role that lying plays in addiction, and the relationships and practical coping mechanisms that now help him tackle one day at a time. It’s taken him many decades, but he now understands that addiction is an illness, and doesn’t make him a bad person.
Paul’s book, Hooked: Addiction and the Long Road to Recovery, is out now.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about suicidal thoughts, as well as gambling, alcohol, and drug addiction, so do take care while listening.
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27 Sep 2021
57 MINS
57:36
27 Sep 2021
Miriam Margolyes
You are the sum of everyone who’s come before you in your family, and it can be useful to learn about your ancestors in order to understand how much of their character is in you. Actress Miriam Margolyes has a passion for genealogy and family trees; in this chat with Fearne, she discusses her own identity, and the parts of it that have made her feel like an outsider at times.
We’re often scared to challenge things we don’t agree with, perhaps for fear of being disliked or cancelled, but Miriam explains how and why she’s always spoken her truth, even if it might be controversial.
Miriam’s book, This Much Is True, is out now.
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20 Sep 2021
43 MINS
43:07
20 Sep 2021
David Harewood
Psychosis is very rarely talked about, even within spaces dedicated to mental health. Actor David Harewood had an episode that saw him sectioned at 23 years old, and wonders that psychosis is still seen as the ‘scary’ mental health issue, a perception he’s now working hard to change.
We often hear about post-traumatic stress, but in this chat with Fearne, David discusses the concept of post traumatic growth, and what that’s looked like for him. Plus, he explores how this journey of discovery has changed his perception of his father, who also had psychosis.
David’s book, Maybe I Don’t Belong Here, is out now.
CONTENT WARNING: as David recalls racist abuse, this episode contains offensive and distressing language.
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13 Sep 2021
57 MINS
57:40
13 Sep 2021
Joe Sugg
We often write ourselves a story about the type of person we are, and the things we can do with our lives, but YouTuber, actor, and singer Joe Sugg doesn’t like to put limits on what he can achieve. In this chat with Fearne, he explains why he’s given himself opportunities to change as a person and not be limited by what his fans might expect of him. Plus, having grown up online, Joe talks through what he feels needs to be done to make the Internet a kinder place.
Joe’s new single, Wild Things, is out now.
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06 Sep 2021
56 MINS
56:39
06 Sep 2021
Christian O'Connell
The concept of a mid-life crisis has become a funny cliché, and that’s what Christian O’Connell jokingly told people he was having when he left his successful radio career in the UK to start a new life in Australia in 2018. The truth was that he had had what he now recognises as a break down, and needed to find adventure and joy as an adult to reignite the fire in his belly.
In this chat, Fearne and Christian share their experiences of having panic attacks, and compare notes on how they both use distraction techniques to avoid confronting difficult realities.
Christian’s book, No One Listens To Your Dad’s Show, is out now.
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30 Aug 2021
55 MINS
55:23
30 Aug 2021
Ashley Cain
In April 2021, Ashley Cain’s eight month old daughter Azaylia Diamond Cain passed away. At eight weeksold she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia; Ashley and his partner Safiyya capturedthe nation’s hearts as they used social media to document their journey, raise awareness for childhoodcancer and encourage people to become bone marrow donors both for their daughter and thousands ofother children.
In this chat with Fearne, Ashley talks for the first time since Azaylia’s death about losing his child, abouthelping others grieve, and about why he feels he now has a real purpose for the first time in his life.
To find out more about the Azaylia Foundation, and to donate, visit [www.theazayliafoundation.com] (https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=protect-eu.mimecast.com&t=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJFUzI1NiJ9.eJxtkFtvgkAQhf_LPlvRIIklaaqV2moLxHhBCAlZ2VGW7LJ0d7lo0_9eaNq3vs6cM98584k0YE4JstGVVxcpqhINEC00yAIzZJ8xUzBA0O0lTjNgs1Q0KgOiREoxG6aCd_re_t-8kt0JlGldKjs2YqOUQkOq76AacsohxUr3ythQsTHeLsliE8iP1XHUjq39_dl5Sx6J4JgWDzoDfMNXRvFZVAXBmoril-HvkV1UjA2QziRgnTCoocOOuhp9LgjG48hc1-Q4r0_BckQWVhMGhG1emSYBuZ7MQ_POvfq0nVoeX9Nol5rebd_4L1Ee8uc2vLmN62xaPzjkfuBakfOUuYtp6-Wrie-EE283t95z1-zrKpAJdIFZggmRoFTH51jrYYkvMPt78E_wr28F1YLG.MEUCIQDb3IaEHV3YBFsj8ctTJe0acEBI3AkE6JLDJ7gkPP-uKAIgR4DrPxIjZthGsr53tq4dUubH8UNfPA_fLwPqZIGNaX4)
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about the grief of losing a child throughout, so dotake care while listening.
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27 Aug 2021
1 HR 02 MINS
1:02:36
27 Aug 2021
Frankie Bridge
Becoming a parent will have its highs and lows for everyone, but Frankie Bridge became a mum knowing she already had existing mental health issues to contend with too. In this chat with Fearne, Frankie discusses how she talks to her children about their own emotions as well as hers.
Publicly we’re having more frank conversations about post-natal depression, but antenatal depression still isn’t discussed as widely, so Frankie also opens up about her mental health while she was pregnant.
Frankie’s book, Grow: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Me, is out now.
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23 Aug 2021
56 MINS
56:49
23 Aug 2021
Natalie Imbruglia
Confidence fluctuates and has to be practiced daily. Natalie Imbruglia feels writing her new album has allowed her to regain confidence after finding herself on shaky ground. In this chat with Fearne, she explains why she now chooses to live in the moment and not make plans, and why she thinks there’s strength in allowing yourself to fall apart, because there’s often a breakthrough on the other side.
Natalie’s new album, Firebird, is out on September 24th.
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16 Aug 2021
47 MINS
47:21
16 Aug 2021
Suranne Jones
Many of us are guilty of refusing to stop, of continuing to distract ourselves while anxieties build beneath the surface. This is something BAFTA-winning actress Suranne Jones tackles in her new TV show I Am Victoria. In this chat with Fearne, Suranne talks about the grief of losing her mum shortly after having a baby, and why she wanted to draw on her own experience of managing her mental health to create character Victoria.
I Am Victoria is available to watch now on All4.
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09 Aug 2021
59 MINS
59:04
09 Aug 2021
earthrise - Jack Harries, Finn Harries, and Alice Aedy
Climate change will cause the biggest mass migration in history. Filmmakers and storytellers Jack Harries, Finn Harries, and Alice Aedy have founded creative studio earthrise to document the human stories of those on the climate front lines. They believe in progress, not perfection, and hope the stories they tell will encourage action through inspiring hope for a better future.
In this chat with Fearne, the powerful trio talk through what they’ve learnt about managing their own mental health as activists being constantly bombarded with overwhelming and exhausting information.
You can keep up to date with earthrise, read their articles, donate to CHOOSE EARTH and watch their documentary content by heading over to [www.earthrise.studio] (https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=protect-eu.mimecast.com&t=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJFUzI1NiJ9.eJxtkF9PgzAUxb9Lnyd_N40kxs0tLmpAp2MMQkIKvQ5YS7EtbMz43e1MfNvrPffc-zvnGynArCLIQwPrdoJ3LRqhqlEgGkyR94mphBECrRcl5TAFLFQpKgmGVB2puN4-my-MO6H9qFSqlV5qpmYruIJCXUFnsIpBgaUyCs5SU6amO87e5ov9y03F96779RGRx-P1PeEMV83dhduvIfKajtIR0gpglVHoQb-zNPsfTmTbifvck-2sz5ebEs8nbhJthngbtDkjPAkfJvl20xTs1i7mkzp3rD5ZhHawWI0DZ2UFztPJZ09Wsnxn_pqWfl24_nrvxqfVIY7C3l_HQ1D7TlDPDv4wPp7jShAZaGCaYUIESKk5KODSOAAILKtmV8L0v-RzcvTzC1Skg7Y.MEQCIHayOzzpEXiQ2SY_RGsYuI_gg1Fdk9IYV2j-XmqtJKaKAiBkxH5MiULpccDExIMyjY2K1-LjPcf7y12Fw83nK1TJPw) .
Thanks to Stripe and Stare for sponsoring this series of Happy Place. Use the code HP20 when you make your purchase at stripeandstare.com for a 20% discount.
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26 Jul 2021
50 MINS
50:27
26 Jul 2021
Caitlin Moran
Over the last ten years, author, journalist, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran has learnt that we have to allow feminism to evolve as both society and our own priorities change. In this chat with Fearne, Caitlin explores the benefits of social media in amplifying women’s voices, why it’s so important for women to stop picking apart their own bodies, and how best to prepare children for the adult world they’ll soon find themselves in.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about eating disorders and sexual assault.
Thanks to Stripe and Stare for sponsoring this series of Happy Place. Use the code HP20 when you make your purchase at [stripeandstare.com] (http://stripeandstare.com/) for a 20% discount.
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19 Jul 2021
1 HR 01 MINS
1:01:01
19 Jul 2021
Charly Cox
Nostalgia – keeping souvenirs of poignant moments – plays a big part in allowing poet and bestselling author Charly Cox to fill her life with meaning. Choosing to be sentimental can help us take stock and celebrate where challenges have been overcome. In this chat with Fearne, Charly explains what it means to live with Bipolar II, including both manic highs and depressive lows, and how writing helps her make sense of her thoughts.
Thanks to Stripe and Stare for sponsoring this series of Happy Place. Use the code HP20 when you make your purchase at [stripeandstare.com] (http://stripeandstare.com/) for a 20% discount.
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12 Jul 2021
56 MINS
56:05
12 Jul 2021
Anne-Marie
You might not expect a global pop star to want to embrace being average, but Anne-Marie feels that might be one of the keys to happiness. She’s been seeking therapy from both writing music and seeing a psychiatrist, and in this chat with Fearne shares what she’s learnt about how being bullied at school affected her, and how to boost self-worth as an adult.
Anne-Marie’s second studio album, Therapy, is out on 23rd July, and her first book, You Deserve Better, is available from 30th September.
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05 Jul 2021
49 MINS
49:06
05 Jul 2021