129 episodes

Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email dearviv@thepoolltd.com. All submissions will be kept anonymous.
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    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.4 • 7 Ratings

Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email dearviv@thepoolltd.com. All submissions will be kept anonymous.
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    Dear Viv: How can I accept being single forever?

    Dear Viv: How can I accept being single forever?

    On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it feels like you'll never find a life partner
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    • 9 min
    Dear Viv: I judge myself for wanting a c-section

    Dear Viv: I judge myself for wanting a c-section

    On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a birth plan dilemma
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    • 9 min
    Dear Viv: How can I feel confident in my new single life?

    Dear Viv: How can I feel confident in my new single life?

    On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to start afresh in the new year when you're feeling lost and confused after a break-up
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    • 8 min
    *BUMPER EPISODE* Dear Viv: How can I cope with my nightmare family?

    *BUMPER EPISODE* Dear Viv: How can I cope with my nightmare family?

    In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on spending time with difficult family members
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    • 18 min
    Dear Viv: My friend let me down after I had a miscarriage

    Dear Viv: My friend let me down after I had a miscarriage

    On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend doesn't feel like a friend any more
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    • 10 min
    Dear Viv: How can I support my depressed sister?

    Dear Viv: How can I support my depressed sister?

    On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to help a sister who's going through a difficult time.
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    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

gabrielle taconet ,

Honest and insightful

Not only is the advice given perfect for what I'm going through, her voice is wonderful also!

SpicyCarrot ,

Not my cup of tea

The question being asked, takes up about half of the episode.

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