Will Young

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  1. Lorraine Kelly, Jane Fallon, Will Young and Fern Britton

    05/03/2021

    Lorraine Kelly, Jane Fallon, Will Young and Fern Britton

    Welcome back to week seventeen of The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose! Graham and trusty accomplice Maria McErlane help with your dilemmas in Graham's Guide. This weeks guests include: Broadcaster Lorraine Kelly discusses her brand new campaign, raising awareness for Bowel Cancer, " No Butts". Author Jane Fallon talks to us about her brand new book, "Worst Idea Ever". Singer songwriter Will Young is back with his brand new single, "Daniel" and album which is out in later this year. Television presenter Fern Britton shares with us The no.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel, "Daughters of Cornwall". Graham will be back on your radio in The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose on Saturday and Sunday from 09:30am on Virgin Radio UK. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all the highlights every week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  2. Borderline Personality Disorder

    06/05/2023

    Borderline Personality Disorder

    Another hotly requested topic for you this week. It's Borderline Personality Disorder, explained and explored by the wonderful Dr Chetna Kang. Dr Chetna makes her return to the Wellbeing Lab to delve into the causes of BPD, the symptoms, the treatments and the misconceptions. If you're looking for information on Marsha M. Linehan, the developer of dialectical behaviour therapy mentioned in the episode, you can find her handouts and worksheets here, plus her memoir, Building A Life Worth Living, here. The Wellbeing Lab team read all the correspondence that comes in, so please get in touch if you have anything to say about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  3. Grief

    08/08/2023

    Grief

    Grief is a universal experience, but one that we navigate alone. It's also one of the most-requested topics for me to cover here at the Wellbeing Lab. So, for the final episode of Season 2 I talk with Andy Langford about grief and bereavement. Andy has worked in this field for over twenty years and is the Clinical Director at the charity Cruse. They help people with bereavement support, information and campaigning and you can find out more about their work here. This is a big topic and there are so many more avenues we could have explored, but I'd be delighted to hear what you thought, or to hear your experiences with grief. The Wellbeing Lab team read all the correspondence that comes in and you can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. Epigenetics and Generational Trauma

    05/16/2023

    Epigenetics and Generational Trauma

    I'm getting scientific this week! I'm delving into the world of epigenetics, which is the study of how our behaviours and environment can cause changes that affect the way our genes work. It's a relatively new field, so I called up the wonderful Dr Chloe Wong to give me the latest. Dr Chloe is a senior lecturer in epigenetics and she works at the Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience within King's College London. One of the questions I ask, thanks to a question from you dear listener, is about whether trauma felt by our ancestors can be passed down to us genetically and the answer might not be what you think. You can follow Dr Chloe on Twitter @ChloeCWong and if you're looking for more information on the studies she mentions you can find them here: The EDGI Eating Disorders Genetic Initiative also on Twitter @EDGI_UK The Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study also on Twitter @ERiskstudy The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre also on Twitter @NIHRMaudsleyBRC and Facebook Please share your thoughts, feelings and feedback on the episode. Here's all the ways you can get in touch with the Wellbeing Lab: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Will Young - ‘I like to talk about it because I survived it’

    04/24/2024

    Will Young - ‘I like to talk about it because I survived it’

    TW: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide.  In many ways, Will Young is the definition of resilience. As a child, he endured physical and psychological abuse at prep school. In his 20s, he found fame on a reality TV show and was forced to be public about his sexuality by a tabloid newspaper, after which he faced years of homophobia. In his 30s, he coped with extensive periods of depression as he struggled to understand his PTSD and tragically lost his twin brother, Rupert, to death by suicide. Now in his 40s, his survival is its own success. And yet, professionally, he has also thrived, selling over 10 million albums worldwide, scooping two Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello along the way. Four of his albums have reached number one. In person, Will is witty, smart and heartbreaking in equal measure. I think this is one of my favourite ever HTF episodes. We talk flunking his A-levels, dropping out of Strictly Come Dancing and relationship failures. Despite once stating he never had confidence in himself as a pop star, Young is about to release his ninth studio album, Light It Up and a new single, Falling Deep, was released last week.  As always, I’d LOVE to hear about your failures. Every week, my guest and I choose a selection to read out and answer on our special subscription offering, Failing with Friends. We’ll endeavour to give you advice, wisdom, some laughs and much, much more.  Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Click here to get in touch: howtofailpod.com Production & Post Production Manager: Lily Hambly   Studio and Mix Engineer: Josh Gibbs Producer: Hannah Talbot Executive Producer: Carly Maile Head of Marketing: Kieran Lancini How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min
  6. Complex PTSD

    07/25/2023

    Complex PTSD

    This week I welcome back the excellent Jo Stubley. She's a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at the Tavistock Clinic and an expert on trauma, so I invited her back to talk to me about complex post-traumatic stress disorder. We talk about diagnosis, treatment, some of the problems around the naming of these experiences and of course have a few jokes along the way. During the conversation Jo mentions a paper looking at neurotransmitters and depression. You can read that here. She also talks about the audiobook for 'What Happened to You', by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry, which you can find here. And I mention Pete Walker's book 'Complex PTSD: From Surviving To Thriving' which you can find out more about here. As always, let me know what you think about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab about your experiences on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  7. Abandonment

    07/05/2022

    Abandonment

    This week I'm diving deep into the complex world of abandonment with the psychotherapist and abandonment expert Susan Anderson. We talk about the universal experience of abandonment fear, why it affects some of us more than others, and the work we can do to overcome it. If you're looking for further information on abandonment, you can find out about Susan's books and events on her website. The book I mentioned was Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw. Please let me know what you thought of the episode. You can contact the lab on any of these links: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  8. Cold Water Swimming

    06/28/2022

    Cold Water Swimming

    Cold water swimming has exploded in popularity in recent years and many people say taking a chilly dip helps with their mental health, so I thought I'd try it out. Now, I have to come clean and tell you that, although I was swimming outdoors in a lake, my swim wouldn't officially be classed as a cold water swim because the water was actually quite warm... but I still felt many benefits and I squealed when getting into the water. My guest is Simon Kerslake who's the volunteer secretary for the Outdoor Swimming Society. Here are the books he recommends: Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Waterlog by Roger Deakin Haunts of the Black Masseur by Charles Sprawson The Mindful Art of Wild Swimming by Tessa Wardley The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook by Kate Rew Please get in touch if you have anything to say about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  9. Money and Mental Health

    07/12/2022

    Money and Mental Health

    How do you feel when you think about your finances? Does it bring up difficult emotions? Money can be a hard thing to talk about and is often closely linked to our mental health. I decided to dig into the common issues that link money and mental health with Helen Undy, who's the Chief Executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. If you'd like to access any of the helpful resources Helen mentioned in the interview, you can find them here. If you have personal experience of mental health problems and would like to get involved in Money and Mental Health's work, you can sign up to their Research Community here. It's a chance to share your story, and to help break the link between mental health and money problems.  The Samaritans can be contacted on the phone on 116 123 or click here for their website. Please get in touch if you have anything to say about this episode, or any other. We'd love to hear from you. You can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  10. 14. Russell T Davies

    09/12/2017

    14. Russell T Davies

    Legendary screenwriter Russell T Davies joins us to talk Queer As Folk, Dr Who and his new drama about AIDS in the 1980s - and he's hilarious and lovely! Will and Chris discuss love at first sight, getting drunk with Eamonn Holmes and your most inspirational people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  11. Communication in Relationships

    06/20/2023

    Communication in Relationships

    Today's topic is one of my favourites to discuss and I explain why with my guest Sarah Calvert. She's a psychotherapist who specialises in psychosexual therapy and relationships. We get deep into the common problems with communication between two people, why we slip into these habits and what we can do about it. Sarah kindly came up with an invitation for you to try if you want to improve your communication, which you can find on her website by clicking here. Please let me know what the results are if you give it a go. Here's all the ways you can get in touch to tell me: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  12. 2: John Grant

    08/01/2017

    2: John Grant

    Will has lunch with singer and songwriter John Grant. They talk beauty, love addiction, PTSD and RuPaul's Drag Race. Will and Chris discuss the week's events and Will's embarrassing moments being recognised (or not!) in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  13. 1: Owen Jones

    07/25/2017

    1: Owen Jones

    Writer and campaigner Owen Jones talks to Will and Chris about coming out, changing attitudes and falling in love with a fundamentalist Christian. Will and Chris discuss being a gay pop star and a potentially humiliating incident at Sir Elton John's party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  14. Narcissism

    05/31/2022

    Narcissism

    This week's episode takes a deep dive into the world of narcissism. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Chetna Kang tells me about the spectrum of narcissistic traits, what to expect if you're in a relationship with a narcissist and how the disorder can be treated. It's a big topic and we could have talked for hours. As always, let me know what you think about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com You can find out more about Chetna and her work on her website. The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  15. 51. Clare Balding & Alice Arnold

    02/07/2019

    51. Clare Balding & Alice Arnold

    The US tour takes a pause to have our first Homesick Edition, as Chris and Will drop by National Treasures™ Clare Balding (BBC Sport) and Alice Arnold (Shipping Forecast) to set the world to rights. Plus, Chris shares his top tips for roasting a chicken, a children's book is written before your very ears... and Will sings the Dogtanian theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  16. 21. Marika Hackman - we read your emails and feedback

    10/06/2017

    21. Marika Hackman - we read your emails and feedback

    Will and Chris sift through your correspondence from Will's hotel bed. There's talk of Beyonce, masturbation, Anneka Rice and Season 1's final Review of the Week - are you the winner of a coveted Homo Sapiens T-shirt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  17. Body Dysmorphic Disorder and CBT

    03/22/2022

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder and CBT

    This week on the Wellbeing Lab Podcast I chat about Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Hannah Kate Lewis, who is currently studying for a PhD in eating disorder prevention and also has personal experience with BDD. It's a topic that deserves more attention and I'm pleased I've been able to shine a light on it. I also chat to Dr Helen Kennerley who is a consultant clinical psychologist and an expert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I had really interesting conversations with both guests about CBT and I learnt a lot in this episode, I hope you do too. I also spoke to YOU dear listener about your experiences with body dysmorphia, I really appreciate you getting in touch and sharing your stories. Here are some useful links and resources:  Hannah recommends looking up the BDD Foundation if you're after more information on BDD. Here's more on David Burns' Feeling Good, the book that Helen and I discussed. And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier, which comes out next month. The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  18. Chronic Pain

    06/21/2022

    Chronic Pain

    In episode 15 I learn about the world of Chronic Pain, a condition that affects far more people than I realised. My guest is Dr Alan Fayaz, a consultant in pain medicine at University College London Hospital. He guides me through the science behind why we feel pain, explains what's happening when someone experiences chronic pain and educates me on the most up to date research in the field. If you're looking for further reading or information on Chronic Pain, Dr Alan suggests looking at this page on the British Pain Society's website, which has a whole host of links and resources. As always, let me know what you think about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  19. Workplace Relationships and Rumination

    04/05/2022

    Workplace Relationships and Rumination

    This week I talk about feedback in the workplace, why nobody wants to receive it and nobody wants to give it! I discuss how to deal with difficult workplace relationships and how to ask for a raise... that’s a really tricky one. My guest is Thomas Erikson, a lecturer, management consultant, and author of ‘Surrounded By Idiots’. Also this episode I speak to Tracey Shors, a neuroscientist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University. She's got some interesting ideas about rumination and how to overcome it and she's the author of a book called ‘Everyday Trauma’. I'd love to hear from you if anything you've heard resonates. You can contact the podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can email hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com Here are some useful links and resources:  You can find Thomas on Instagram and there's information about his books here. Here's more about Tracey's book Everyday Trauma. And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier. The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  20. Will Young: popstar to politician? Plus Westminster ceasefire row

    02/22/2024

    Will Young: popstar to politician? Plus Westminster ceasefire row

    Nish and guest co-presenter Liz Bates set the scene on what went on to become a chaotic night  in the Commons, that put speaker Lindsay Hoyle’s job at risk. They call out the “pathetic and petty” political game playing that sought to use the suffering of people in Gaza to embarrass the  Labour Party. There are also harsh words for Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch for using the Commons to settle scores in her row with the former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton. Former Pop Idol winner Will Young reveals his life-long interest in politics, and tells us what it was like to see his petition on ending medical testing on dogs, debated at Westminster. For his next foray into politics, Will says he’s planning to go to Somerset to troll Jacob Rees-Mogg, and says he’s even thinking about becoming an MP himself. In heroes and villains, Liz takes inspiration from Samatha Morton, while Nish defends Indian cuisine. Plus find out why Nish is channelling Carrie Bradshaw! Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.   Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk WhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572 Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guest: Will Young: singer, actor and writer   Audio credits: Sky Newsparliamentlive.tvThames Television / Freemantle MediaBAFTA   Useful links: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/keep-it/ https://www.careleaveroffer.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
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