Happy Place Radio 1's Matt and Mollie: I’m finding my voice! Back yourself like you back your mate
Mar 9, 2026
Mollie King, singer-turned-Radio 1 presenter and parent, and Matt Edmondson, energetic Radio and TV presenter, chat about building confidence and creative risks. They talk about their Novel Idea project, facing reading and live-broadcast nerves, and how friendship and parenthood have softened self-criticism. Expect playful banter, vulnerability, and why backing yourself matters.
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Writing A Novel One Chapter At A Time
- Matt and Mollie wrote a novel together one chapter at a time, alternating chapters and reacting live on their podcast Novel Idea.
- They raced to outdo each other, left cliffhangers, and sometimes had to untangle each other's plot choices, creating hilarious and unexpected moments.
Dyslexia Anxiety Turned Into Performance Joy
- Mollie, who is dyslexic, feared reading aloud and felt exposed when asked to write and perform chapters live.
- Despite anxiety, she tried the challenge, found it fun, and surprised herself with strong performances and big laughs.
Exposure Undercuts Imagined Judgement
- Fearne and guests note most people assume others are judging them far more than they actually are.
- Challenging that paranoia by exposing the fear (e.g., public reading) can be transformative for confidence.