Happy Place

Fresh from announcing the big Spice Girls reunion, Melanie C joins Fearne for the first ever *live* edition of Happy Place.The singer discusses the high of Girl Power and the impact it had on her life, both positive and negative... and how the years afterwards brought greater understanding of her relationship with depression and herself.This recording took place at the Google Pixel 3 Curiosity Rooms in central London - a series of free workshops, talks, podcasts and more. Go visit them, in Piccadilly, until the 16th December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris Hallenga, survivor of incurable breast cancer, discusses her journey and the founding of CoppaFeel!, a charity promoting breast cancer awareness in young people. They also touch upon trusting instincts in medical decisions and the transformative power of a body-positive music festival.

We're back for season two! And there's no better way to start than with Gary Barlow.In this chat with Fearne, the celebrated songwriter and Take That frontman talks candidly about his life after the group split. From depression and food obsessions, to his renewed sense of family and his slow recovery.Gary's new book, A Better Me, is available to buy now.This episode of Happy Place is sponsored by Fiit, the fitness app that helps you train with professionals from your own living room. Find out more at getfiit.tv/fearne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise! We have a special bonus episode for you this week, in which Fearne talks to broadcaster and BFF Emma Willis about beauty: whether that's inner, outer or imagined. In return, we'd love it if you could vote for Happy Place in the British Podcast Awards - it's really simple and free to do: just head to britishpodcastawards.com/vote. Thanks to Garnier for supporting this podcast through their Commit to Care initiative. For more information on their work, just search Garnier Commit to Care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gok Wan, TV personality, shares his difficult past and passion for fashion. Topics discussed include: his childhood, turning to fashion, struggles with anorexia, daily text messages, influence of a family business, lessons from the restaurant industry, power of clothing and identity, managing self-criticism and anxiety, and the power of writing letters.

When she's not playing Cersei Lannister in the hit show Game of Thrones, Lena Headey could kick back and relax. Not Lena. In this delightfully sweary interview with Fearne, the pair discuss life outside the set - from avoiding small talk at parties to visiting Syrian refugee camps and facing demons on social media. Thanks to Garnier for supporting this podcast through their Commit to Care initiative. For more information on their work, just search Garnier Commit to Care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirsty Young, host of Desert Island Discs, discusses the challenges of communication in the digital age. They emphasize the importance of meaningful connections, seeking advice from friends, trusting instincts, finding time for oneself, and the power of listening.

Alexandra Shulman, former editor of British Vogue, shares her insights on leadership, work-life balance, and self-confidence. She reflects on her career growth, navigating difficult bosses, and finding her own path. Shulman discusses writing as catharsis, pushing boundaries, and the balance between gut feeling and practicality.

Zephyr Wildman, who experienced the death of her husband, shares her journey through grief and finding happiness amidst the darkness. Topics include navigating through difficult experiences, the impact of blame and personal responsibility, breaking the shame culture around depression, and the power of yoga and meditation in healing.

It's hard enough speaking in public about your mental health - so how is it to be the figurehead?  Stephen Fry speaks to Fearne about his work as president of the charity Mind, and the issues he is forced to confront when speaking to others about their own problems. Along the way we hear how Stephen likes to unwind, his new life as a vegetarian, and the many, many wonderful turns of phrase that makes spending time with Stephen such a lovely experience.Subscribe to Happy Place now at officialfearnecotton.com/happyplaceThanks to our sponsors Garnier and their Commit to Care initiative. Find out more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.