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 Life of You – From Success Amnesia to Self-Awareness: Alex Partridge’s Must-Have Tools

    21H AGO

    The Life of You – From Success Amnesia to Self-Awareness: Alex Partridge’s Must-Have Tools

    Alex Partridge is back with me to share three essentials for coping with life as someone with ADHD. We talk about what it means to live in the “now”, how to quieten imposter syndrome, and why so many of us develop what Alex calls “success amnesia” and forget our achievements almost as soon as they’ve happened. Alex also shares the tiny daily practices that can gently build self-awareness, and explains why finding your people isn’t a luxury but a total lifesaver when your brain works differently. If you’ve ever felt “too much”, “not enough”, or just completely alone in how you experience the world, this one’s for you. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Alex’s new book ‘Why Does Everyone Hate Me?’ is released on 24th March 2026 and is available to pre-order 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: Alex Partridge 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.

    15 min
  2. Why Do I Think Everyone Hates Me? The Truth About Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Alex Partridge

    4D AGO

    Why Do I Think Everyone Hates Me? The Truth About Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Alex Partridge

    If you’ve ever felt crippled by perfectionism, terrified of rejection, or spent your life trying to make everyone happy – even at your own expense – then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Alex Partridge, host of the ADHD Chatter podcast and author of the new book ‘Why Does Everyone Hate Me?’, to talk about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), a little-known but deeply felt condition that’s finally being recognised as a disability. Alex explains how RSD affects those with ADHD and neurodivergent minds, how the quest for perfectionism leads to exhaustion, and the emotional toll this takes on relationships, work, and self-esteem. We also dive into real-life stories, strategies for coping, and why understanding RSD is so important for anyone who feels ruled by fear of criticism or rejection. Whether you have ADHD or just want to understand your chattering mind better, this is a conversation that will make you feel less alone.   BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Alex’s new book ‘Why Does Everyone Hate Me?’ is released on 24th March 2026 and is available to pre-order 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: Alex Partridge 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.

    1h 2m
  3. The Life of You – Frankie Bridge on Movement, Life Coaching and Embracing Inconsistency

    FEB 27

    The Life of You – Frankie Bridge on Movement, Life Coaching and Embracing Inconsistency

    Today, the wonderful Frankie Bridge is back – after our deep-dive main episode – to share the three things she absolutely cannot live without when life feels chaotic, noisy and a bit too much. We talk about why moving your body with other people can feel like therapy in disguise, how getting support to reframe unhelpful thoughts has changed Frankie’s day-to-day, and the surprisingly simple tools she turns to when her anxiety starts spiralling. We also get very honest about inconsistency, perfectionism, and why “trying” is sometimes more than enough. If you’re craving realistic wellbeing habits that don’t require a personality transplant, this one’s for you. LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS If the content of Frankie's episodes resonated with you and you would like support, please consider the following charities: Samaritans Call 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ for free, 24-hour support. Mind Call 0300 102 1234 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Frankie Bridge 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
  4. Frankie Bridge: Ketamine Therapy Has Been Life Changing for Me

    FEB 23

    Frankie Bridge: Ketamine Therapy Has Been Life Changing for Me

    This week, I’m joined by Frankie Bridge – singer, author, businesswoman and long-time mental health advocate – for one of the most open, moving conversations I’ve ever had on this show. From being catapulted to fame at 12 in S Club Juniors, to global success with The Saturdays, Frankie shares the truth about breakdown, depression, and being hospitalised in her early twenties when it all became too much.​ We talk about anxiety that started in childhood, disordered eating in the girl-band years, and what it’s really like to perform while having panic attacks and feeling like a shell of yourself. Frankie explains how ketamine therapy has been life-changing for her treatment‑resistant depression, why mum guilt is still her biggest battle, and how healing her inner child has helped her finally feel more whole.​ If you’ve ever felt like a burden, or wondered why you can’t just “be grateful” for the life you have, this episode will make you feel seen, less alone, and a lot kinder towards yourself. LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS If the content of this episode resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities: Samaritans Call 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ for free, 24-hour support. Mind Call 0300 102 1234 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/ 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: Frankie Bridge 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.

    1h 2m
  5. The Life of You – Harriet Tyce on Caffeine, Crime Novels and Korean Cook-Offs

    FEB 20

    The Life of You – Harriet Tyce on Caffeine, Crime Novels and Korean Cook-Offs

    Harriet Tyce is back and this time we’re getting seriously nosy about the three things she absolutely cannot live without. We talk about the rituals that keep her grounded when life feels as intense as a round table, the unlikely TV habit that helps her switch off, and the one very ordinary daily pleasure that she will never give up. Harriet also shares how she protects her reading time, even when doom‑scrolling is calling, and why reconnecting with simple joys has mattered more than any grand life overhaul. If you’re feeling frazzled, this episode might just inspire you to rediscover your own non‑negotiables. 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.

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

    FEB 16

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

    FEB 13

    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
  8. 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
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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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