Happy Place

Fearne Cotton
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Happy Place

Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    Book Club Meets: The mess of motherhood, with Holly Bourne

    Nicki, Lauren, Charlotte and Steffi have been friends since university. Now in their thirties, life is pulling them in different directions - but the girls are reunited when Charlotte organises the baby shower from hell for pregnant Nicki. Tensions are high as these women are forced to confront their own and eachother’s views about motherhood... while also dealing with a fire at the baby shower. February’s Happy Place Book Club novel was So Thrilled for You, by Holly Bourne. In this chat, Fearne and Holly talk about how wildly the pretty Pinterest version of motherhood is from the raw, battlefield of a reality. Holly reckons if we want the world to be a better, happier place we need to be supporting mums emotionally and practically.   How have you navigated some friends having babies, some struggling to conceive, and some not wanting them at all? Fearne and Holly explore the judgements, assumptions, and irritations that can arise between old friends when everyone’s lives look so different.   Plus, how to cut out the noise and trust your gut when you’re working on a creative project... Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for the use of So Thrilled For You audiobook, narrated by Emily Spowage, Evie Ward-Drummond, Kelly Hotten, Paul Hezberg and Rosalind Lailey.   Listen to Book Club Meets: David Larbi   Listen to Book Club Meets: Dame Harriet Walter   Listen to Book Club Meets: Liane Moriarty   Listen to Book Club Meets: Miranda July    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36min
  2. The Dynamo mask protected me: Steven Frayne copes with Crohn’s and feeling unworthy

    HÁ 5 DIAS

    The Dynamo mask protected me: Steven Frayne copes with Crohn’s and feeling unworthy

    Dynamo brought epic magic into a lot of people’s lives, but now Steven Frayne is taking off the mask and choosing to notice the moments of magic he’s experienced around him. In particular, that’s the people – friends, family, doctors, strangers – who’ve helped him find joy again after hitting rock bottom.   In this chat with Fearne, Steven talks about the devastating reality of trialling different medication for Crohn’s and the effect this has on mental health, as well as what he’s learnt from experiencing so much physical pain. Can we choose to connect over pain rather than isolating ourselves from others?   Steven also explains how being an easy target for bullies at school meant he learnt how to problem solve and hustle, but what do you do when success comes and you don’t know how to cope with it?   Steven’s show, Up Close and Magical, is at The Underbelly in Soho, and is opening on the 28th March.   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about suicidal ideation so do take care while listening.   If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Kesha   Ben West   Adam Pearson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55min
  3. Afua Hirsch: “Nobody gets to police our bodies!” How to reject beauty trends

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    Afua Hirsch: “Nobody gets to police our bodies!” How to reject beauty trends

    Do you get rid of your body hair? Do you hate your periods? Are you debating a nose job? Why? Writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch has been tracing how we’ve become so loathing of our bodies.   In this chat with Fearne, Afua explains where our modern, Western notions of beauty come from, and why she’s advocating for us to celebrate how powerful our bodies are.   She’s rediscovering and reclaiming rituals her ancestors will have done before Western ideals became the norm, and points out that wanting to change your facial features to conform to beauty trends will erase your ancestry.   Fearne and Afua chat about a desire for more fluidity around sexuality and identity, as well as why we should respect the wisdom that comes with age rather than fearing it.   Plus, how to dig deep and ask yourself: “Do I think this, or have I been taught this?”   Afua’s book, Decolonising My Body, is out now.   If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Emma Dabiri   Adele Roberts   Rebel Wilson   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h6min
  4. Chiwetel Ejiofor: Trauma and success can coexist! Re-learning what being strong means

    17 DE FEV.

    Chiwetel Ejiofor: Trauma and success can coexist! Re-learning what being strong means

    Are you able to balance being resilient with being vulnerable? Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has spent time figuring out when to keep moving forward, and when to let painful emotions wash over him.   In this chat with Fearne, Chiwetel reflects on how a childhood trauma has shaped his character – everything from his fierce ambition to his optimistic outlook. He also reveals the moments self-doubt has almost proved insurmountable (including when he first got the script for 12 Years A Slave...!)   Plus, is ‘acceptance’ of your past ever truly possible, or is the simple realisation that life WILL go on regardless good enough? And, do you worry you’ve let your own life pass in a blur? Chiwetel explains how he’s learnt to live in the present. Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is out in UK cinemas now. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Lenny Henry David Tennant Norah Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43min
  5. Is your routine a strait-jacket? How to enact change, with Donna Ashworth

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    Is your routine a strait-jacket? How to enact change, with Donna Ashworth

    Do you dream of pivoting your career or lifestyle later in life? Poet Donna Ashworth did just that. She began to question the busy, fast-paced, perfectionist lifestyle she assumed was the norm, and decided to start posting and performing her beautiful poetry in her 40s...   In this chat with Fearne, Donna explains how she copes with the nerves that come with doing something so new, including hypnotherapy and simply admitting out loud that she’s anxious. She also reflects on how she realised she’d been living with depression and eating disorders for a long time.   If you’re not happy it’s up to you to apply change or you can’t expect different outcomes. Donna talks through how to work out if your routine is deliciously comforting for you, or if it’s become a strait-jacket that’s holding you back. Plus, she shares why it’s helpful for others if you’re able to disclose your own ugly truths and flaws.   Donna’s latest book of poetry, To The Women, is out on the 13th of February.   If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Naomi Watts   Poppy Delbridge   Kate Silverton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53min

  6. 7 DE FEV.

    Book Club Meets: Choose to be happy, with David Larbi

    What is happiness to you? And do you think you deserve to be happy? Our Happy Place Book Club pick for January was Frequently Happy, by author and poet David Larbi. In his book, he combines poetry and journal prompts to help you find the glimmers in your lovely, ordinary life.     We’ll have objectively terrible days, and days that are clearly the best ever, but most days fall somewhere in between... In this chat with Fearne, David explains that while not every day is good, there’s something good in every day if you choose to look for it.   They also chat about how to stop falling back into negative thought patterns, and why the journal prompts in Frequently Happy could be helpful if you’re not sure where to start with acknowledging and getting clarity on how you feel.   Plus, there’s advice on how to move past your fear of criticism so you can share your creativity with the world, because ultimately you’ll never be able to please everyone anyway!   Listen to Book Club Meets: Dame Harriet Walter   Listen to Book Club Meets: Liane Moriarty   Listen to Book Club Meets: Miranda July    Listen to Book Club Meets: Gillian Anderson    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22min
  7. Naomi Watts talks menopause: “Women grin and bear it”

    3 DE FEV.

    Naomi Watts talks menopause: “Women grin and bear it”

    Actor Naomi Watts went through early menopause at 36. She was experiencing symptoms she couldn’t explain, like itchy skin, night sweats, and anxiety, but struggled to find any real information or stories about this midlife transition.   In this chat with Fearne, Naomi explains why she’s become passionate about shining a spotlight on previously taboo topics like fertility, menopause, and sex. She talks about how it felt to be told she was peri-menopausal while she was in the middle of her fertility journey, and how she’s changed her lifestyle to help manage her symptoms.   Fearne and Naomi chat about the way women are told that simply being a woman means you have to suffer and your body will be a place of pain. How can we re-write the narrative to celebrate the beauty of our bodies and cycles?   Plus, how to fight back against the ingrained idea that older women aren’t of great use or value to society...   Naomi’s book, Dare I Say It, is published by Happy Place Books and it’s out now.   If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Gillian Anderson   Anastacia   Caroline Hirons   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43min

  8. 31 DE JAN.

    What REALLY happens at therapy?

    Do you want to make 2025 the year you start therapy? Maybe you’re still a bit hesitant because you’re not completely sure how it works or what it might feel like... Fearne has pulled together a load of Happy Place chats that will help you get a clearer idea of the benefits of therapy, and in turn make you feel bold enough to send that first booking email. Plus, she talks through the ways therapy has really helped her be more at peace with the past, and stop being so horrible to herself too. You’ll hear from Dr Julie and Owen O’Kane on what the point of therapy is (and isn’t!). Leigh-Anne Pinnock has learnt the importance of finding the right therapist for you, and her Little Mix band mate Perrie Edwards explains why she now brings her therapist to work. Then, MMA fighter Molly McCann has used therapy to unlock more sporting and career success after a difficult childhood, and DJ Fat Tony shares how he’s changed as a result of trauma therapy... Listen to Dr Julie’s episode Listen to Owen O’Kane’s episode Listen to Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s episode Listen to Perrie Edwards’ episode Listen to Molly McCann’s episode Listen to DJ Fat Tony’s episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36min
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    Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • Criado por
      Fearne Cotton
    • Anos de atividade
      2018 - 2025
    • Episódios
      344
    • Classificação
      Explícito
    • Copyright
      © Fearne Cotton 2020
    • Site do podcast
      Happy Place

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