The Life of Bryony

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Ever feel like everyone else has it together, while you’re clinging on for dear life? You’re not alone and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Each week, Bryony and her guests explore the hidden struggles so many of us face but rarely say out loud. If you’ve ever thought is it just me? Welcome. You’re in the right place. From anxiety to addiction, break-ups to bereavement, this is your go-to space for honest conversations about the messier bits of life, with no shame and no filters. Got a question or dilemma? Email us at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Follow us on Insta or TikTok @lifeofbryonypod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheLifeofBryony Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. “I Knew I Wouldn’t Get Through It”: Matt Haig on Depression, Undiagnosed ADHD and Learning to Build Resilience

    18 May

    “I Knew I Wouldn’t Get Through It”: Matt Haig on Depression, Undiagnosed ADHD and Learning to Build Resilience

    This week, I’m joined by Matt Haig – bestselling author, mental health advocate, and the man whose books have quietly sat on so many of our bedside tables, getting us through the dark nights. Matt’s new novel, The Midnight Train, returns to the universe of The Midnight Library and asks what happens when we stop chasing “what if” and start making peace with the life we’ve actually lived. We talk about depression, suicide, and what it really feels like to be trapped in your own mind – and why survival, not tragedy, is now the story we should tell about mental illness. Matt opens up about late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, agoraphobia, shame, and shoplifting, and how all of it somehow turned him into a writer. We also explore why books are still the bravest kind of media, how travel helped his recovery, and why he now dreams of opening a bookshop. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, like you’re “too much” or “not enough”, this conversation will make you feel a little more seen – and a little less alone. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Matt’s new book, The Midnight Train, is available to buy from 21st May. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Matt Haig Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig  Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard  Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. The Life of You – Ruby Wax on Medication, Meditation and More Time with Cats

    8 May ·  Bonus

    The Life of You – Ruby Wax on Medication, Meditation and More Time with Cats

    This week, Ruby Wax is back and, instead of talking about fame and despots, she’s letting us into the three things she genuinely can’t live without. These are the anchors she leans on when life feels a bit wobbly and she needs something to bring her back to herself – from the pills that keep her stable, to the “mind gym” practices that help her stay present, to the furry companions who somehow make everything softer and funnier. We talk about what actually supports her day-to-day, how she keeps herself on a more even keel, and why looking after your mind is mostly about small, consistent acts of care. If you’ve ever wondered what really keeps Ruby steady(-ish), this episode is for you USEFUL LINKS: Tickets to Ruby’s tour, Absolutely Famous, can be bought here. And you can join Frazzled Café online 7 days a week here: https://www.frazzledcafe.org/  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Ruby Wax Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard  Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  3. The Life of You – Dr Sian Williams on What Helps Keep Her Anxious Brain in Check

    1 May

    The Life of You – Dr Sian Williams on What Helps Keep Her Anxious Brain in Check

    Dr Sian Williams is back! In our main episode we talked about anxiety, overwhelm and why so many of us feel like we’re just white-knuckling our way through the week; now Sian is sharing the three things she personally leans on to keep herself grounded. We talk about the movement that gets her out of her head and back into her body, how her five kids quietly (and not so quietly) keep her ego in check, and why music – from upbeat playlists, to first gigs to an unexpectedly brilliant Barry Manilow study – has shaped the way she thinks about confidence, nostalgia and not caring what other people think. If you’re juggling a busy brain, big feelings and a lot of responsibilities, this one’s for you BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Sian’s new book, The Power of Anxiety, is available to buy now. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Sian Williams Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard  Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Jamie East  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  4. “You Have Always Mattered”: BBC Anchor-Turned NHS Therapist Sian Williams on Why Your Anxious Feelings Count

    27 Apr

    “You Have Always Mattered”: BBC Anchor-Turned NHS Therapist Sian Williams on Why Your Anxious Feelings Count

    This week I’m joined by Dr Sian Williams – former BBC news anchor turned NHS counselling psychologist – who has swapped the newsroom for the therapy room to sit with people living through complex trauma, anxiety and stress. She talks about what she’s learned from reporting on some of the world’s worst days and now helping people survive their own, and why so many of us feel we don’t “deserve” our feelings. We get into anxiety as a full-body, thinking-feeling-doing experience, why trying to out-think it only makes it louder, and how to stop self-silencing and people-pleasing at the expense of yourself. Sian shares her “orchids and dandelions” way of understanding highly sensitive people, and why changing your environment – not who you are – is the key to finally feeling like you’re enough. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or wished you could grow a thicker skin, this episode is your reminder that you have always mattered, and your feelings really do count. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Sian’s new book, The Power of Anxiety, is available to buy now. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Sian Williams Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig  Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard  Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Jamie East  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  5. The Life of You – Emma Reed Turrell on How She Keeps Her People Pleasing Persona in Check

    24 Apr

    The Life of You – Emma Reed Turrell on How She Keeps Her People Pleasing Persona in Check

    People‑pleasing psychotherapist extraordinaire Emma Reed Turrell is back! In our main episode we talked about why so many of us are terrified of letting people down; now Emma is sharing the three things she personally leans on to keep her own people pleaser in check. We talk about the tiny nudges that help her move from “whatever you like” to “this is what I want”, how she spots the early warning signs in her body, and why the right friendships and family dynamics make all the difference. It’s gentle, honest and weirdly reassuring – like eavesdropping on your therapist’s real life. If you struggle to say no, or slow down, this one’s for you. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE My new book, People Pleaser, and Emma’s book, Please Yourself, are both available to buy now. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Emma Reed Turrell Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East    A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  6. The Life of You – No Supplements Needed: Josie Porter’s 3 Everyday Essentials

    3 Apr

    The Life of You – No Supplements Needed: Josie Porter’s 3 Everyday Essentials

    In our main conversation, Josie helped us navigate the wild west of supplements and wellness marketing; today, we’re zooming in on the everyday habits she genuinely relies on, none of which involve complicated regimes or expensive powders.​ I ask Josie to share the three things she simply can’t live without when it comes to feeling grounded, energised and sane in modern life. We talk about food rhythms, why your body hates surprises, and how simple movement and ultra‑practical tweaks can change your mood, hormones and sleep far more than a new pill ever could.​If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you what actually helps in real life, this episode is for you. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Josie’s book, How Not to Take Supplements, is available to pre-order now and will be released on 4th June 2026. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Josie Porter Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Jamie East    A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  7. Are Supplements a Scam? Dietician Josie Porter on What Actually Works

    30 Mar

    Are Supplements a Scam? Dietician Josie Porter on What Actually Works

    This week, I’m joined by dietician and author Josie Porter, who has written a brilliantly myth‑busting book called How Not to Take Supplements. If you’ve ever stared at an Instagram ad for collagen, creatine or a very chic greens powder and thought “Do I really need this?”, this episode is for you. We talk about why the supplements industry is booming, how clever marketing and “natural” branding manipulate our fears, and why more pills do not automatically mean better health. Josie explains what third‑party testing actually is, the red‑flag claims to avoid, and when supplements like vitamin D, Omega-3 or creatine might genuinely help. We also get into cheaper, easier food swaps that can replace a lot of pricey bottles, the power of good old tap water, and why a decent poo is still one of life’s greatest joys.​ If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by wellness noise, I promise this conversation will leave you feeling calmer, clearer and a lot less confused.   BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Josie’s book, How Not to Take Supplements, is available to pre-order now and will be released on 4th June 2026. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Josie Porter Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Jamie East    A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 11min
  8. The Life of You – Ruth Corden on Trash TV, Tough Workouts and Two Awesome Siblings

    27 Mar

    The Life of You – Ruth Corden on Trash TV, Tough Workouts and Two Awesome Siblings

    Ruth Corden is back and after our main conversation about bodies, food and self-worth, it felt only right to ask Ruth about the three things she leans on to stay vaguely sane in this ridiculous world. We get into the TV show she’s obsessively loyal to, the thing that leaves her with DOMS but also a much clearer head, and the lifelong relationships that hold her together when everything else feels wobbly. If you’ve ever wondered what really keeps someone going behind the big conversations, this one is for you. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Ruth Corden Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Sam Rhodes Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Jamie East    A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
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Ever feel like everyone else has it together, while you’re clinging on for dear life? You’re not alone and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Each week, Bryony and her guests explore the hidden struggles so many of us face but rarely say out loud. If you’ve ever thought is it just me? Welcome. You’re in the right place. From anxiety to addiction, break-ups to bereavement, this is your go-to space for honest conversations about the messier bits of life, with no shame and no filters. Got a question or dilemma? Email us at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Follow us on Insta or TikTok @lifeofbryonypod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheLifeofBryony Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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