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. The Traitors' Harriet: I Couldn’t Ever Have Just One Drink!

    2D AGO

    The Traitors' Harriet: I Couldn’t Ever Have Just One Drink!

    This week, I’m joined by Harriet Tyce – former criminal barrister, million‑copy bestselling author, and the breakout star of The Traitors – for a raw, funny and gloriously honest conversation about booze, burnout and beginning again. We talk about how a high‑functioning drinking habit crept into blackouts, anxiety and shame, and why giving up alcohol in her late forties became the greatest gift she’s ever given herself (after her husband). Harriet shares how leaving the bar, and feeling creatively unchallenged in early motherhood, eventually pushed her towards writing – and to the smash‑hit novel Blood Orange. We also get into female friendship, brutal schoolgirl politics, and her electrifying new thriller, Witch Trial. If you’ve ever thought “I can’t change, it’s too late,” this episode might just prove you wrong.   BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Harriet’s new gripping thriller, Witch Trial, is available to buy from 26th February 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: Harriet Tyce 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.

    52 min
  2. The Life of You – Lou Beckett on Coping with Parenting and Why Real Housewives Is Like Modern-Day Buddhism

    5D AGO

    The Life of You – Lou Beckett on Coping with Parenting and Why Real Housewives Is Like Modern-Day Buddhism

    Lou Beckett is back to talk about the three things she simply cannot live without. From accepting help without guilt to refusing to dismiss “just a coffee” with friends as frivolous, Lou shares the habits and mindsets that keep her vaguely upright while juggling kids, school admin and everyone else’s emotions. We chat about why asking for help is actually a life skill we need to model for our children, why social time is stress relief not indulgence, and how finding a comforting, low-stakes TV obsession can be its own form of meditation. If you’re an exhausted default parent, this one is for you. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Lou’s Book, Lessons from a Default Parent: Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t), is available to buy from 12th February 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: Lou Beckett 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
  3. Lou Beckett on Parenting Hell and Being Too Tired for Sex

    FEB 9

    Lou Beckett on Parenting Hell and Being Too Tired for Sex

    This week, I’m joined by Lou Beckett – mum of two, history teacher and wife of comedian Rob Beckett – who shares a hilariously raw take on what it really means to be the default parent. Lou talks about carrying the invisible labour and mental load while Rob is away, the identity freefall of stepping away from work, and why women are still expected to “have it all” while running on no sleep. We get into birth trauma, breastfeeding guilt, and why feeding your baby formula is not a moral failing. Lou explains what it really means to be the default parent, why schools always ring mum first, and how resentment quietly builds over time. We also talk about being completely “touched out” by kids hanging off you all day, and then being expected to switch into sex kitten mode the minute your partner walks through the door. This is a funny, deeply validating conversation for anyone who has ever thought: I love my kids, but I am absolutely done.   BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Lou’s Book, Lessons from a Default Parent: Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t), is available to buy from 12th February 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: Lou Beckett 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.

    55 min
  4. The Life of You – Emma Kirk-Odunubi on Showing Up for Yourself (On and Off the Road)

    FEB 6

    The Life of You – Emma Kirk-Odunubi on Showing Up for Yourself (On and Off the Road)

    Today, the wonderful Emma Kirk-Odunubi is back with us. If you heard her main episode, you’ll know she’s a 15-time marathon runner, coach and all‑round running legend – but today, we’re finding out the three things she simply cannot live without.​ We talk about why the most important part of running might happen when you’re not running at all, why it’s sometimes not just okay but wise to skip a run, and how “forwards is a pace” became Emma’s mantra on and off the road. This is a gorgeous, grounding conversation for anyone who needs permission to slow down, be kinder to themselves, and still call themselves a runner. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Emma’s book, Find Your Pace, is available from 5th February 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: Emma Kirk-Odunubi 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.

    10 min
  5. How To Start Running (And Actually Enjoy It) with Emma Kirk-Odunubi

    FEB 2

    How To Start Running (And Actually Enjoy It) with Emma Kirk-Odunubi

    I sprinted (okay, jogged) into the studio this week because I knew this conversation would change how you think about running. My guest is performance coach and running legend Emma Kirk‑Odunubi, whose new book Find Your Pace is the gentle, funny, no‑nonsense guide I wish I’d had when I first stumbled out in leopard‑print Converse and a Tommy Tippee cup.​ We talk about how Emma found running in the depths of grief after losing her dad, and how moving her body helped her mind when nothing else worked. She explains why “just showing up is where the magic happens”, why walking breaks don’t make you any less of a runner, and how her “FETCH” method and chunking tricks make running feel doable, even if you’re a very busy, very tired human. Whether your goal is 10 minutes alone, a first parkrun or a marathon, this episode will get you lacing up.   BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Emma’s book, Find Your Pace, is available from 5th February 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: Emma Kirk-Odunubi 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.

    43 min
  6. The Life of You – Charley Webb on Friendship, Meditation & the Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing

    JAN 30

    The Life of You – Charley Webb on Friendship, Meditation & the Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing

    Lovely people, Charley Webb is back. In the main episode, Charley talked about being a mum of three, navigating her mum’s Alzheimer’s and trying to stay afloat in the middle of it all. In this bonus conversation, she lifts the lid on the three non‑negotiables she leans on to keep going – the everyday things that help her feel connected, calm and vaguely human. We talk about the power of real friendship, why small rituals matter when life feels overwhelming, and how giving yourself permission to do “nothing” can actually be the most productive choice of all. If you are part of the exhausted sandwich generation, or just craving a few simple ideas to make your own days feel more manageable, this one is for you. LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS If Charley’s story of her mother’s illness resonated with you and you would like support, please consider the following charities: Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/looking-after-yourself-as-a-carer/ Alzheimer’s UK: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/getting-support 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: Charley Webb 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.

    11 min
  7. Charley Webb on Her Mum’s Alzheimer’s: Why It Took 10 Years to Talk About the Diagnosis

    JAN 26

    Charley Webb on Her Mum’s Alzheimer’s: Why It Took 10 Years to Talk About the Diagnosis

    If, like me, you are a bit of a soap addict, you will know Charley Webb from her decades-long stint on Emmerdale. But in this episode of The Life of Bryony, you will hear a far more intimate, unfiltered version of her story. Charley talks candidly about pursuing an autism and ADHD diagnosis, parenting a neurodivergent child, and how hyperfixation shows up everywhere from skincare to intrusive thoughts.​   She also revisits the sudden death of her dad when she was 14, the bullying that oddly set her free, and the complicated, lonely reality of her mum’s early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We talk about grieving someone who is still here, the guilt of struggling to visit, and why honesty about “not coping” can be such a relief.​   If you are navigating dementia, neurodivergence, or that exhausting sandwich-generation juggle, this conversation might help you feel a little less alone. LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS If Charley’s story of her mother’s illness resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities: Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/looking-after-yourself-as-a-carer/ Alzheimer’s UK: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/help-dementia-care/getting-support 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: Charley Webb 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.

    39 min
  8. The Life of You – Dr. Alex George on Exercise, Nature and Joy

    JAN 23

    The Life of You – Dr. Alex George on Exercise, Nature and Joy

    Dr. Alex George is back to share the three things he absolutely cannot live without. These aren’t flashy wellness fads, but grounded, realistic practices that support his mental fitness, help him reset on tough days, and remind him that life can still feel joyful and expansive. We talk about why movement has become completely non‑negotiable for him, how a simple daily ritual changes the tone of his whole day, and the slightly surprising passion that makes him feel most alive.​ If you’re looking for doable ideas to weave into your own routine – without becoming a full‑time self‑improvement project – this episode is a very gentle place to start. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Alex’s new book ‘Am I Normal?’ 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: Dr. Alex George Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard 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.

    17 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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