Melanie Chisholm

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  1. Melanie C

    02/23/2020

    Melanie C

    Melanie Chisholm - known as Melanie C - is a singer and songwriter who found global fame as one fifth of the Spice Girls, the most commercially successful female group ever. Melanie was one of 400 other hopefuls who answered an advertisement to form a new girl band in 1994 - little knowing how her life would be turned upside down by fame and worldwide success. She was given the nickname Sporty Spice and presented what she calls a "gobby' persona to the outside world, but inside she was a shy girl who preferred to stay in the background. She grew up in Merseyside and as a child she loved performing. At 16 she attended the Doreen Bird College of Arts, aiming for a career in musical theatre. By her early 20s, she was an international star: Spice world was a high-octane life of constant recording and touring and the accompanying press scrutiny contributed to a stressful environment. As the pressure intensified Melanie suffered from eating disorders and in 2000 she was diagnosed with depression. Her recovery was long and painful but she says finally getting a diagnosis enabled her to begin the process of getting better. When the Spice Girls went their separate ways for a while Melanie began a career as a successful solo artist. In 2009 she played Mrs Johnstone in the West End production of Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers, earning five star reviews and standing ovations. Recently she has been back on stage with the Spice Girls on their stadium tour. DISC ONE: I Wish by Stevie Wonder DISC TWO: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac DISC THREE: Prince Charming by Adam and the Ants DISC FOUR: Into the Groove by Madonna DISC FIVE: Girls and Boys by Blur DISC SIX: Everything I Wanted by Billie Eilish DISC SEVEN: Heaven on Their Minds by Tim Minchin DISC EIGHT: You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry & The Pacemakers BOOK CHOICE: Dancing with Demons: The Authorised Biography of Dusty Springfield by Penny Valentine and Vicki Wickham LUXURY ITEM: A Martin acoustic guitar CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: I Wish by Stevie Wonder Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

    41 min
  2. Girl Power w/ Melanie C

    10/12/2022

    Girl Power w/ Melanie C

    This week The Bellas cover the past, present, and future of Girl Power! Nikki & Brie talk about independence, confidence, and empowerment among young women with Birdie and special guest Melanie C, Sporty Spice of the Spice Girls.   The show kicks off with Brie’s 5-year-old daughter, Birdie, giving her thoughts on The International Day of the Girl, what she wants for all the other girls around the world, and having two excellent role models in her everyday life.   Nikki & Brie have a special surprise for Melanie C when she joins the show. They have a lot of mutual friends and some shared experiences. in fact, Nikki & Brie would entertain the family by lip-syncing to Spice Girls songs, and one of them was ALWAYS Sporty Spice. Melanie lets her guard down and shares her feelings on leaving DWTS too early, the effect of being in one of the biggest pop groups on the planet had on her mental health, her advice for moms of toddlers, and her brilliant go-to Halloween costume.   Melanie also told Nikki & Brie why being vulnerable was so important to her, how her story can help others, mom guilt, and much more.   The episode winds down with Melanie C’s Inspiration & Affirmation, which will give you chills.   Follow Melanie C on Instagram Order her new book “The Sporty One: My Life as a Spice Girl” Call The Bellas at 855-3BELLAS and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram. To watch exclusive videos of this week’s episode, follow The Bellas Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail!   Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads!   Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram   Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy     To watch exclusive videos of this week’s episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  3. Mel C. Sporty Spice. Melanie Chisholm [Part 1]: What Being A Spice Girl Cost Her

    APR 27

    Mel C. Sporty Spice. Melanie Chisholm [Part 1]: What Being A Spice Girl Cost Her

    [Part 1 of 2] You know the name—Sporty Spice. But before the world tours, the crop tops, and the legacy of Girl Power, Melanie Chisholm was just a 20-year-old answering a flyer to audition for a girl band. In this episode Kate Langbroek sits down with Melanie to talk about the real story behind the Spice Girls—what it was like to rise to global fame overnight, and what it cost her. What you’ll hear in this conversation: The highs and heartbreaks of being in one of the biggest girl bands of all time How fame impacted Melanie’s mental health The deep bond she still shares with her Spice sisters Why she's finally made peace with that time in her life Melanie is honest, grounded, and full of insight. This is the side of Sporty Spice you’ve never heard before. Listen to part two of this conversation here.  THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Melanie Chisholm Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. Mel C, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri #451

    07/05/2024

    Mel C, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri #451

    If you could add a Mario Kart-style upgrade to your car, what would you do to it? Let’s see what the experts say, shall we? Hello! We’ve made it to Friday and you know what that means…a brand new episode of your favourite podcast, The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast!  This week began with the team’s tales from the fields of Glastonbury. Pippa told us about her tupperware toilet, and James’ dreams came true as he sat very close to Chris in the back of a van. We even heard from Mel C, aka Sporty Spice, who dropped some very spicy hints towards her dream headliner next year. Did someone say reunion?  We also had an update on Dominic Byrne’s Embarrassing, Shambolic and Potentially Illegal Euros Sweepstake. Chris has begged him for weeks to wave the white flag, but can Dom really throw the towel in after all this time?   Finally, this week’s podcast really is in pole position, as Formula 1 legends Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri zoomed into the studio to meet Chris and the team. With the British Grand Prix taking place this weekend, Lando and Oscar - or Lando and Orlando as Chris called them - were here to answer all of your burning questions.  So, fasten your seatbelts, get in the fast lane and put your pedal to the metal with episode 451 of The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast, which also contains… An appearance from Bovril Lavigne and Andy MurrayPippa and James getting prankedChris gets a voice note from Gary Barlow  Enjoy! The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Weekdays 6:30am-10am

    1h 13m
  5. S15, Ep3 How To Fail: Melanie Chisholm on mental health, self-worth and the Spice Girls

    09/14/2022

    S15, Ep3 How To Fail: Melanie Chisholm on mental health, self-worth and the Spice Girls

    TW: eating disorders; suicide; sexual assaultI am so honoured to welcome my first ever Spice Girl to How To Fail! Today Melanie Chisholm - the artist formerly known as Mel C or even Sporty Spice - joins me in what is arguably her most open interview yet. She tells me about the impact of her parents' divorce, the extreme lengths of her people-pleasing as one of the most famous stars of the 1990s and her own struggles with her body. She talks bravely about the toxic impact of media attention on her weight, and how she developed an eating disorder. This led her into a very dark mental space where she felt dishonest about the image she was portraying to the outside world. Melanie also opens up about a sexual assault she endured while on tour in Turkey and her thoughts of suicide at her lowest points.And yet the extraordinary thing about Melanie is her resilience and her enduring gentleness. She is SO lovely, and we also have laugh-out-loud moments, including an unforgettable karaoke anecdote involving her and Baby Spice surprising some unsuspecting punters...What. A. Woman.--Who I Am by Melanie Chisholm is published on 15th September and is available to order here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/who-i-am/melanie-chisholm/9781802793598--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpod Melanie Chisholm @melaniecmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m
  6. Weekend Woman’s Hour: Siobhan McSweeney, Anne-Marie Duff, Mel C

    05/21/2022

    Weekend Woman’s Hour: Siobhan McSweeney, Anne-Marie Duff, Mel C

    Do you know much about nuns? Many people don’t, but some nuns in the US are turning to social media to bring religion into the 21st century. Sister Monica Clare from the Community of St John the Baptist went viral on Tik Tok after followers wanted to know her skin routine - now she answers people’s questions about being a nun. She joins Krupa as does Siobhan McSweeney, who plays fictional Sister Michael in Derry Girls to talk all about nuns. Actor Anne-Marie Duff talks to Emma about her new role as Constance, a working class matriarch from the Midlands in a new play that spans five decades of the lives, and deaths, of the Webster family. ‘The House of Shades’ by Beth Steel is on at London’s Almeida Theater until 18th June. Are you happiest when you’re in the office or do you prefer to work from home? Are you contemplating leaving a role because it’s no longer flexible? Dr Jane Parry, Associate Professor of work and employment at Southampton Business school and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff speak to Emma about recent work from home data. After Little Mix said goodbye to their fans with their final show on Saturday before going on hiatus, it seems that for the first time in decades, Britain is without a major girl band. Emma is joined by Melanie Chisholm from the Spice Girls and music journalist, Jacqueline Springer. Women attending abortion clinics in the UK can face “regular harassment” according to a report from BBC Newsnight. Anti-abortion groups who gather outside services say they’re holding “prayer vigils” and offering help but some patients say they have been so distressed they’ve had panic attacks or even felt suicidal. Now charities are calling for protected areas outside all services which activists cannot legally enter. BBC Newsnight Correspondent Anna Collinson speaks to Krupa about it. A new exhibition exploring female spiritual beings in world belief and mythological traditions around the globe opens at the British Museum this week. Feminine power: the divine to the demonic is the first exhibition of its kind to bring together ancient sculpture, sacred artifacts and contemporary art from six continents. Belinda Crerar, Exhibition Curator at the British Museum and Dr Janina Ramirez, a British Art Historian and author of Goddess a book for children written to accompany this exhibition join Krupa. Photo Credit: Channel 4

    57 min
  7. Girl Bands, Period Tracking Apps, Couples Therapy

    05/16/2022

    Girl Bands, Period Tracking Apps, Couples Therapy

    After Little Mix said goodbye to their fans with their final show on Saturday before going on hiatus, it seems that for the first time in decades, Britain is without a major girl band. Emma is joined by Melanie Chisholm from the Spice Girls and music journalist, Jacqueline Springer. We discuss recent work from home data with Dr Jane Parry, Associate Professor of work and employment at Southampton Business school and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. In the wake of the tragic killings of toddlers Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo Hughes, a government report is expected to be published shortly looking into what went wrong. Social workers had failed to act on warnings from relatives, which meant the children were not removed from their abusive homes. But a BBC One Panorama explores a different perspective - what about when children’s services intervene too far, too fast – and when they act unethically, even unlawfully towards children and their parents, causing lifelong trauma in the process? One local authority in Herefordshire has been severely and repeatedly criticised by a high court judge for breaching children’s human rights through what the judge called “appalling” social work practice. Woman’s Hour talks to Panorama Reporter Louise Tickle about her investigation. Women in the US have been raising concerns about period and pregnancy tracking apps on phones. BBC Technology reporter Shiona McCallum and Jillian York from the American digital rights group, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, join Emma to discuss. Relationships for many of us are just downright fascinating. Susanna Abse is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and joins Emma to discuss her new book. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Emma Pearce

    57 min