Happy Place

Men are starting to open up. Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness used to work on building sites where vulnerability would have been seen as a weakness, but he’s seen things changing... In this chat with Fearne, Paddy talks about his own clinical depression, and what he’s learnt from therapy about keeping his mental health in check. He explains that understanding why you’re reacting a certain way will give you the power to change your behaviour. Paddy’s three children all have autism, and he’s frank about how he felt when he first got the news. He talks through the common misconceptions, and what he wishes more people understood about the realities of raising autistic children. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Kate Silverton Lucinda Miller Mo Gilligan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cally Beaton spent much of her career in male-dominated board rooms. She, in her own words, was a ‘boring businessperson’. Now? She’s a stand up comedian! Namaste Motherfuckers was the Happy Place Book Club pick for August. It’s Cally’s manifesto for embracing the radical change that comes with midlife and menopause, proving it’s never too late to reinvent your life. In this chat with Fearne, Cally explains that she’s particularly passionate about better understanding perimenopause after being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, and is candid about being a single mum to an autistic child. Thank you to Headline Home for the use of Namaste Motherf*ckers audiobook, narrated by Cally Beaton.  If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Book Club Meets: Emily Henry Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker Book Club Meets: Lisa Jewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you noticed your body changing with age? Vogue Williams has suddenly become aware that she needs to make a point of staying physically and mentally strong. In this chat with Fearne, Vogue explains why having a drink and having fun are just as important as exercising and sleeping well when it comes to feeling good. She talks through how her health anxieties have manifested in the past, and how she’s used medication and therapy to move her through difficult periods of heartbreak and grief. Vogue explores why she and husband Spencer Matthews are so good together. Plus, why she got kicked out of a yoga class, and why Big Brother’s Nasty Nick lives in her head rent free... Vogue’s memoir, Big Mouth, is out now. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Spencer Matthews Joanne McNally Millie Mackintosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can women have it all? Renowned restauranteur, cookery writer, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith doesn’t think so. In this chat with Fearne, Prue explains why she’s glad she built her career before having children, and why no one should feel ashamed of asking for help with their business or family in order to keep everything afloat. Prue – who had the confidence to found a restaurant when she’d never worked in one – gives advice on never letting a lack of knowledge get in the way of starting a new passion project. She also tells the story of finding love again at 70 after being widowed, and explains why she’s so passionate about legalising assisted dying. The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 2nd September. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:   Zandra Rhodes   Davina McCall   Richard E. Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fearne’s been loving the UEFA Women’s EUROS, so this episode celebrates the huge summer of sport we’re having by listening back to some brilliant sportspeople who’ve told their stories on Happy Place. Plus, if you’ve been inspired to move your own body more, how can you set your own fitness goals and – most importantly! – enjoy the process? In this episode –  -Broadcaster Gabby Logan reflects on just how momentous it was when the Lionesses won the EUROs in 2023 -UFC fighter Molly McCann explains what happens when you’re on your period as an athlete -Olympic rower Helen Glover chats about how motherhood made her even more ambitious for herself -DJ Adele Roberts inspires with her story of setting the world record as the fastest female to run the London Marathon with a stoma bag -Comedian Joel Dommett laughs about his own marathon attempts going tits up -Psychologist Pippa Grange shares what she knows about goal setting from working with England’s football team Listen to the full episodes here –  Gabby Logan Molly McCann Helen Glover Adele Roberts Joel Dommett Pippa Grange   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.