Happy Place

The hosts discuss building confidence and overcoming societal conditioning. They also talk about facing career rejection and finding motivation. Parenting and navigating fear and protection is another topic. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor advertisement.

Journalist Bryony Gordon, writer Poorna Bell, and presenter and fitness trainer Annie Price join Fearne Cotton to discuss resilience, courage, and fear. They share stories about their friendship, childhood memories, imposter syndrome, and the power of mindset in endurance sports and fitness. The speakers emphasize the connection between exercise and emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of self-care in achieving fitness goals.

Flo Perry, author of How To Have Feminist Sex, discusses hang-ups around sex and how to celebrate our bodies in a healthy way. They explore the unrealistic portrayal of vaginas in pornography, societal conditioning around pleasure, the pressure to constantly strive for improvement, understanding consent, regaining confidence after trauma, and the impact of pornography on perceptions of sex.

Joe Wicks, the Body Coach, talks about being a father of two, meeting work goals, and being named GQ's worst dressed of the year. They discuss parenting challenges, building a career from scratch, modeling an active lifestyle, and expressing gratitude.

What does it take to be a stepparent? Following their hit BBC One documentary, Kate Ferdinand is joined by husband Rio to talk about the fallout from making the programme, diving deeper into their story of loss, love... and building a new family together.Thanks to the sponsors of this series, Mindful Chef. For 25% off your first 4 boxes, plus a free recipe book from founders Myles & Giles, go to mindfulchef.com/HAPPYPLACE or use the code HAPPYPLACE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Kerridge, one of Britain's finest chefs, opens up about his addiction to work, the sacrifices he's made, and the shift from self-indulgence to a life focused on growth and excitement. He also discusses the demanding nature of the restaurant industry, the concept of excessiveness in people's lives, and the importance of finding balance.

Nadiya Hussein, The Bake Off winner, writer and presenter, talks about her upbringing, arranged marriage, and the challenges of being a British celebrity raised with Bangladeshi traditions. Topics include struggles with productivity and rest, finding one's voice and battling self-doubt, the pressure to conform, and the chaos and hospitality of home.

Podcast explores the freedom and impact of podcasting, discussing deep conversations, mental health struggles, alternative celebrations, pursuing one's own path, and the importance of believing in oneself.

Tom Odell, a musician who has learned his own ways of managing anxiety, talks to Fearne about his first panic attack and shares methods of coping. They discuss the transformative experience of playing the piano, the creative process, overcoming insecurities, transcendental meditation, dealing with anxiety in the entertainment industry, and the deep connection to music.

Sarah Wilson, bestselling author, discusses the pursuit of a rich and fulfilling life, reconnecting with nature, understanding anxiety, embracing discomfort, navigating decision making, embracing fear and anxiety, daily meditation practice, and having faith in the timing of love and work.