How to have Extraordinary Relationships

Lucy Cavendish

Well we have all wondered about it haven't we?And "Relationship" is a big word. Because if you think about it, we all have a relationship with everything don't we?Join us for fun facts, deep dives and every conceivable mind broadening angle of relationships.Reach out to Lucy on www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com

  1. 3D AGO

    S3 E10- The Ghostwriters Handbook | Imogen Edward-Jones

    Imogen Edwards-Jones (born June 1968) is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster best known for her sharp, witty exposés of hidden worlds and her bestselling Babylon series. Born in Birmingham, Edwards-Jones grew up in the Midlands and was educated at Malvern Girls’ College before going on to study Russian at the University of Bristol. Her fascination with language and culture led her to spend time in Russia, an experience that would later inspire her first book, The Taming of Eagles: Exploring the New Russia, an account of life in the early post-Soviet years. She later trained in journalism at City University, London, setting the stage for a career that would combine reportage with a flair for storytelling. Edwards-Jones first gained recognition as a novelist with works such as My Canapé Hell, Shagpile, and Tuscany for Beginners. But it was the Babylon series that made her a household name. Beginning with Hotel Babylon in 2004, the books offered an insider’s view into glamorous but tightly guarded industries—from aviation to fashion, restaurants, hospitals, and even weddings. Written with a blend of humour and scandal, and often based on real insider testimony, the series sold over a million and a half copies in the UK alone and was translated into dozens of languages. Hotel Babylon went on to be adapted into a BBC1 drama, bringing her work to an even wider audience. Her writing has also taken a more personal turn. The Stork Club is a candid and moving account of her own experiences with IVF treatment, while The Witches of St Petersburg draws on her love of Russian history and culture, re-imagining the story of two aristocratic sisters in the court of Tsar Nicholas II. Alongside her books, Edwards-Jones has written widely as a journalist, contributed to newspapers and magazines, and appeared frequently as a broadcaster. Her style—part investigative, part satirical—makes her a distinctive voice in contemporary British writing. She lives in London with her husband, television producer Kenton Allen, and their daughter, whose godmother is the Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell. Outside her professional work, she has a long-standing interest in the esoteric, counting herself as a member of London’s College of Psychic Studies, and she jokingly describes herself as an “honorary Cossack.” With a career spanning more than two decades, Imogen Edwards-Jones has carved out a niche as a storyteller who thrives on lifting the lid on closed worlds, whether glamorous, absurd, or deeply personal.  The secret of a 27 year successful marriage. *Why ghostwriting is a learning curve each time. *How she can "spend months" working on a project for someone and they would not recognise her! *An odd hotel fact! *Some delicious naughty stories! *Some unfortunate things that happen on flights. *How she studied Russia and loved the contrast and starkness of it. *How she feels about Russia now. *How narcissism does not really exist in Russia. *How she was interviewed on Wogan. *More on a happy marriage and red flags to watch for. *A fascinating anecdote about Marylyn Monroe. All her books are on Amazon, and her website is here: www.imogenedwardsjones.com Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    47 min
  2. SEP 17

    S3 E8 - Pleasure, Empowerment and Healing Through Kink | Miss Erica Storm

    Miss Erica Storm, formerly Madam Storm, is a former International Dominatrix.  Her infamous Mistress training was featured in a Louis Theroux documentary on channel 4, “Sex Actually” with Alice Levine, where she showcased her teaching and coaching of female empowerment using the art of BDSM to help women find their voice and be sexually liberated.  Miss Erica has recently launched her Power of the Pussy Retreat and the “Yoni Circle”, both of which were featured in the Metro Newspaper, featured on the front page and interviewed by ELLE Magazine, BBC London, and currently being documented by Channel 5’s new show. Her work is constantly being documented as her style is unique, fun and liberating, featured in Timeout, Daily Star, The Sun, Chat Magazine, New Magazine, The Metro, BBC, and The Mirror, just to mention a few.  Miss Erica has rebranded herself as she evolves to the next level of her career as a qualified Yoga teacher and Clinical Sex and Relationship Therapist; her new YouTube Channel “Ask Miss Erica” showcases her work as a qualified confidence coach and sex educator. Subscribers send or call in their questions, which range from how to introduce kink into your relationship to how to walk into a room and own it. Miss Erica Storm first hit our TV screens with her powerful “STRUT Masterclass”, which shows women how to walk correctly in their high heels, whilst owning their space. featured on the Channel 5 TV show, 10 years younger, helping the programme subject recapture her confidence and self-esteem.   Miss Erica is also a powerful Motivational Speaker; she has shared the stage with Mayor Sadiq Khan and worked with companies such as WeWork, Red Run, Meetup, Platform 9 and Ann Summers.  She is regularly booked for her sexy, fun and empowering speaking style, appearing on panels for women's events, radio shows and podcast. Miss Erica was the face of  Ann Summers's Halloween campaign. Her role involved personal appearances and delivering her Masterclasses in their flagship stores, helping couples to introduce kink into their relationship and educating consumers on how to use BDSM toys correctly.  She has gone on to work with several brands, such as LELO, Hot Octopuss and Killing Kittens, where she delivered her Sexual and Body Confidence Masterclass to their members.  Miss Erica has written several blog pieces for brands, magazines and charities, sharing her expertise in sexual confidence and female empowerment; her work has been featured in Refinery 29, Galdem Magazine, and The Metro; more articles of her work can be found here https://www.missericastorm.co.uk/press. In January 2021, Miss Erica Storm launched her blog, “Power of The Pussy” she created her blog to educate and inspire women to become connected to their pussies and embark on a journey of sexual confidence; you will find stories of her life as a Dominatrix and saucy events with her lovers. Miss Erica believes every woman should feel sexy and confident; she continues to empower women one STRUT at a time, advocating  Pussy Power! For more information, please visit Miss Erica Storms' website www.missericastorm.co.uk. Key points of the episode: How to find your kink! Or use it for pleasure! And authenticity.How being a dominatrix helped her.How integrating and workin Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    50 min
  3. AUG 27

    S3 E6 -The Spirit of Style | Barbara Ayozie Fu Safira

    Barbara Ayozie Fu Safira is a remarkable Italian-Nigerian creative powerhouse based in London. She is celebrated as a creative director, art director, costume designer, and fashion stylist, whose work spans across editorial, commercial, film, music, and more.   Her styling and creative direction have appeared in prestigious publications, including Vogue Italia, GQ, Elle, Glassbook, Metal, and Aesthetica. Her editorial work “Unfolded Love” was published in both Vogue Italia and Nataal.  Key points of the episode: How they met and how people were taking pictures of her!How she is treated like a celebrity even though she is not really one!How she is of Nigerian origin but has never lived there.How living in London has helped her appreciate multiculturism.Her signature style.The first time she experienced avant-gardeHer parenting and her parents values.How iconagraphy and religion has influenced her work.How she broke into the industry of art direction.How she keeps focused and grounded.The things she had to negotiate being Italian/Nigerian first generation.Her time in Paris.Her future direction and dreams. Check her out! Insta: @fu_safira Web: www.barbarafusafira.com Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    44 min
  4. AUG 19

    S3 - On The Far Edge of Humanity | Wendy Holden

    Wendy Holden, also sometimes known as Taylor Holden, is an experienced author and novelist with more than thirty books published, fifteen of which are bestsellers. She has also had numerous works transferred to radio and television, and four of her books have been optioned for film.   A journalist for eighteen years, her first novel THE SENSE OF PAPER was published by Random House, New York, to widespread critical acclaim and has recently been released as an ebook. Her second novel THE CRUELTY OF BEAUTY has been published in English as an ebook and in Czech as a hardback. Her non-fiction titles have chiefly chronicled the lives of remarkable subjects, including the international bestseller BORN SURVIVORS which tells the true story of three young mothers who hid their pregnancies from the Nazis and gave birth in the concentration camps. TOMORROW WILL BE A GOOD DAY chronicles the amazing life story of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who raised almost £40m for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.   ONE HUNDRED MIRACLES tells the true story of the teenage piano prodigy Zuzana Ruzickova who survived three concentration camps to become one of the world’s foremost Baroque musicians. FIVE MINUTES OF AMAZING is the moving memoir of a young soldier with early onset Alzheimer’s and how he chose to deal with the hand Fate dealt him. Her other memoirs include that of the only woman in the French Foreign Legion in TOMORROW TO BE BRAVE (soon to be a film), the mother of a woman killed after marrying a Sudanese warlord in TILL THE SUN GROWS COLD, A LOTUS GROWS IN THE MUD the memoir of actress Goldie Hawn and LADY BLUE EYES, the autobiography of Frank Sinatra’s widow Barbara – all of which were New York Times and Sunday Times bestsellers.   Key points of the episode: How she became a journalist......and why she took a big leap to become an author.Her incredible (yet terrible) historical knowledge garnered from the research for her latest book, "The Teacher of Auschwitz".How her father is an incredible inspiration.How she ended up with PTSD....and the surprising experience of it.How "Born Survivors" was the first book in 70 years that chronicled babies being born in the holocaust... and survived....and how she discovered the story.Her new incredible project on someone who's true character has never been truly shown, even though there are over 1000 books about her.What she does to relax.Her experience of "flow"Her life philosophy.www.wendyholden.com Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    54 min
  5. AUG 12

    S3 E5 - The Youth Code | Dr. Alka Patel

    From her website: I don't just study longevity — I've lived the cost of ignoring it. After 25 years in medicine, leadership, and entrepreneurship, I've seen firsthand what relentless drive can do to a body. But I’ve also seen what precision, strategy, and lifestyle mastery can rebuild. My journey began at the University of London, Guys and St Thomas’, where I earned my MBBS in medicine and surgery. A fascination with the body and brain led me to deepen my expertise further — gaining advanced qualifications in lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, coaching, therapy, gynaecology, obstetrics, and dermatology. But true mastery comes not just from study, it comes from lived experience. A hospital bed became my greatest teacher — not knowing whether I would see my three children again. That was when I finally realised: success means nothing without sustainable health. Since that day, I've devoted my career to helping ambitious individuals secure the energy, clarity, and resilience their future demands. Using data-backed biohacking and personalised longevity strategies, I put tour healthspan potential back in your hands. What if you could have the vitality of 20, 30, 40 years ago?? It's feasable. Key points of the episode: Living longer, fitter, better, healthier.Redefining "old" and "aging"How an optimist can add 7 years to their lives.How lifespam is determined by lifestyle.The importance of purpose.The "LQ" - Longevity Quotient.How to blend mindset and physical actions to optimise health - using leading edge technology.The AHEAD acronym.How self care should be bespoke to the individual and fun!The Million Hour Club - and what it is.How what we do in this decade determines the next one..."Sniper alley" - What is it and is it a thing?"Inflammaging" - what is it?How to take control of your own health and how the choice is yours.The incredible opportunities to thrive that exist as you read this. Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    51 min
  6. AUG 5

    S3 - Not That I'm Bitter | Helen Lederer

    Helen Margaret Lederer (born 24 September 1954 is a British comedian, writer and actress who emerged as part of the alternative comedy boom at the beginning of the 1980s. Among her television credits are the BBC2 sketch series Naked Video and BBC One's Absolutely Fabulous, in which she played the role of Catriona. In 2015, her comedy novel Losing It was published by Pan Macmillan It was nominated for the P.G. Wodehouse Comedy Literary Award and the Edinburgh Book Festival First Book Award. She recently released a biography,  " Not That I'm Bitter" she wanted people to connect with her experiences in a humourous way. At the time of writing she is in a run starring in the stage version of Fawlty Towers. In 2018, Lederer launched a new literary prize for comic fiction written by women. The 2019 published winner of the CWIP award was The Exact Opposite of Okay by Lauren Steven- Kirsty Eyre was the inaugural winner of the unpublished prize with her comic novel, Cow Girl, which was published in 2020. The 2020 awards added a humorous graphic novel prize. The award was created because of dissatisfaction with the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize , which was not awarded in 2018 and had up to that point only been won by a woman three times. Key points of this episode: How writing her book gave her a second confidence,,How people were not mean about woman in comedy back then as such, but it was simply a different time.How she "accidentally" stole someones comedy partner for a year!Her thoughts on comedy, connection with an audience and performance.What can make an audiance angry.Her book - "Not that I'm bitter"Her run being on the stage version of Fawlty Towers.Her appearance on "The Pilgrimage"You can see more about this talented lady here: @helenlederer on X and Instagram Support the show Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

    50 min

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Well we have all wondered about it haven't we?And "Relationship" is a big word. Because if you think about it, we all have a relationship with everything don't we?Join us for fun facts, deep dives and every conceivable mind broadening angle of relationships.Reach out to Lucy on www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com

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