Tell self-limiting beliefs to bugger off: Live from Chiswick Festival

How do you find joy in the darkest of times? Broadcaster, writer and DJ Gemma Cairney has some ideas. She joins Fearne in the Happy Place studio to talk about sisterhood, shame and subverting the status quo. Fearne and Gemma go way back. From their heady days on Radio 1, to trudging through the fields of Glastonbury, they reflect on the industry that tried to mould them as young women. Gemma opens up about growth, the messiness of the human experience and the beauty we should see in the world around us - even if it is intense and terrifying. Plus, she shares more about the women in her imagined sisterhood, from Erykah Badu to Marsha P. Johnson, and the bottle of wine she shared with her hero, Grace Jones. Gemma’s book, The Immortal Sisterhood: 12 Guiding Stars to Grow, Heal and Navigate Life, is available now in paperback. We'd love to hear from you - email Fearne at [email protected] If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Miquita Oliver Phillipa Perry Ashley Roberts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikToker Chris Olsen shot to stardom during the pandemic. But while all eyes were on his viral videos, he was struggling to forgive himself for the challenges of his past. In this candid conversation, Chris sits down with Fearne in New York City to talk about fame, recovery, and his journey to self-forgiveness. He talks about the addiction that consumed his late teenage years, and the life-changing intervention staged by his friends and family. He also reflects on his time in rehab, and why the worst version of yourself doesn’t have to define you. Chris’ book, I Think My Therapist Hates Me: A Memoir, is out now. A warning that this episode contains references to alcohol and drug addiction. If you’re affected by these issues, please listen with care. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Spencer Matthews Millie Gooch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson spent 11 years on our screens as Mitchell Pritchett in the hit series, Modern Family. But when the opportunity presented itself to be alone on stage, in front of a sell-out audience, a different feeling started to creep in. In this chat with Fearne, Jesse opens up about the fear that drives him. He reflects on how he’s learned to work through it, and what he does to lean in and embrace the challenges ahead. He also talks about how playing Mitchell helped him prepare for fatherhood, and the impact his relationship with his onscreen daughter had on him becoming a dad. Plus, Jesse shares some of the White House secrets he learned when interviewing former First Lady, Jill Biden. You can catch Jesse as Truman Capote in Tru at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London until the 14th November 2026. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Joe Lycett Joseph Fiennes Caitlin Moran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment personality Megan McKenna was once advertised in a straitjacket. She was nicknamed Mental Megan, branded mouthy, and edited down to her worst moments on camera. Now, she can see that none of that was who she really was. In this chat with Fearne, live from the Happy Place Festival, Megan explores how she’s learnt to live more authentically. For her, that means less drinking and more home cooking for her young family. Megan also opens up about the anxieties and sleep issues she’s been left with after a traumatic robbery. Fearne has some gentle advice for when your body feels unsafe, and your mind is spiralling. Plus, Megan reveals what really goes on behind the scenes on reality TV shows, from being plied with alcohol, to being nudged into confrontations by producers. Megan’s latest cookbook, Love Gluten Free, is out now. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Olivia Atwood Michelle Keegan Tulisa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What part do male role models need to play in young boys’ lives? How do we raise young men with empathy and love? What should masculinity even mean? Adolescence’s Stephen Graham has teamed up with psychology researcher Orly Klein to answer these questions. In this chat with Fearne, Stephen and Orly explore what they’ve learnt about manhood, fatherhood, and generational trauma through asking lots of dads to write letters to their sons. They chat about why we need to stop treating boys like they’re a problem to be fixed, and why it’s so important to offer them positive messages so they don’t fall into the hands of toxic influencers. Plus, Stephen reveals how he felt about filming each Adolescence episode in one take... Stephen and Orly’s book, Letters To Our Sons, is out now. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Ashley Walters Caitlin Moran Sam Claflin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.