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Will Mellor: “Wait another day, don’t give up” Fame, family and managing grief
2 november 2026 · 47 min
Actor Will Mellor burst onto the nation’s screens as Jambo from Hollyoaks in 1995. Since then he’s tackled the ups and downs of fame, the heartbreak of loss and the joy of becoming a father. Lees meer
He and Fearne talk about going back 30 years (!), discuss the complex relationship he has with his dad and why Fearne thinks more dads should cry. They also talk about the tough journey of working through grief, and what can fall into your lap when you’re ready to give up.
Plus, Will leaves us with a striking mental image of Prince William at a urinal.
Will’s debut memoir, Where There’s a Will: My Story is out on the 5th of November 2026.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Steven Graham and Orly Klein
Miquita Oliver
Ant and Dec
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Happy Place Hotline: Excruciating embarrassment and resisting rest
29 oktober 2026 · 19 min
That moment you want the ground to swallow you whole - we’ve all been there! Lees meer
On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps listener Charlotte get an embarrassing moment off her chest, and shares some of her own red-faced experiences.
We also hear from Olivia, who feels like she’s carrying the weight of friends, family and colleagues on her shoulders.
Plus, Rosie asks Fearne a very relatable question - how do you stop resisting rest?
Got something you want to share with Fearne? The Happy Place Hotline is open! Email hello@happyplaceofficial.com, or send us a DM or voice note on Instagram @happyplaceofficial
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Dr Sophie Bostock: “I think about rest as protection” Sleep, stress and feeling safe
26 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest. Lees meer
Fearne unpacks her own longstanding battle with switching off her racing thoughts and getting good sleep, and gets some tips from Sophie on how to quieten a busy mind, and stop fighting sleep.
Plus, Sophie shares her upcoming adventure - rowing unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean. A journey of 3,000 miles which will see her having to sleep in 2 hour intervals, something which will undo years of work establishing a sleep routine. So what will she learn about sleep as she faces the waves?
You can follow Sophie’s incredible journey across the Atlantic here.
If you have questions about Melatonin, NICE has published guidance for both adults and children.
We'd love to hear from you - email Fearne at hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Adam Kay
Dr Nicole LePera
Poorna Bell
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Happy Place Hotline: Ending friendships and embracing hibernation
22 oktober 2026 · 21 min
The Happy Place Hotline is officially open… and we want to hear from YOU! Lees meer
This is a bonus dose of Happy Place, inspired by your stories.
Whether you have a dilemma, or problem that needs solving, thoughts on a recent episode of Happy Place, or just want to get something off your chest - Fearne is here to listen!
We have a shiny new email address hello@happyplaceofficial.com, where you can send all your correspondence. And, as always, you can send us a DM or voice note on Instagram @happyplaceofficial
So, what are you waiting for?
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo
19 oktober 2026 · 55 min
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. Lees meer
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 hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk
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Miquita Oliver
Phillipa Perry
Ashley Roberts
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Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”
15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
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. Lees meer
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
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson: “If things don’t scare you, what’s the point?” Facing fear head-on
12 oktober 2026 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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“I know I’m safe but my body doesn’t!” Megan McKenna is coping with PTSD and sleep paralysis
8 oktober 2026 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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Olivia Atwood
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Tulisa
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Stephen Graham and Orly Klein: "Consent, compassion, condom!" The advice teenage boys need
5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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Caitlin Moran
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Book Club Meets: Murder mysteries and naming emotions, with Susie Dent
1 oktober 2026 · 39 min
When mysterious symbols appear as graffiti around Oxford, lexicographer Martha Thornhill recognises them from an alphabet created by a deceased writer whose papers she once worked on. But this is no publicity stunt, and tensions intensify when further graffiti is found near the body of a university lecturer... Lees meer
Countdown’s Susie Dent has written Death Writ Large, a murder mystery that cleverly weaves her linguistic skills around a killer plot. In this chat, live from the Happy Place Festival, Susie teaches Fearne a few new words (confelicity, anyone?) and explains where phrases like Flaming Nora come from. Plus, why is it actually really good for you to swear, and how can naming emotions help you manage them?
In October, we’ll be reading Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley and Agatha Christie.
Thank you to Zaffre for the use of the Death Writ Large audiobook, narrated by Louise Brealey.
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Book Club Meets: Chloe Ashby
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Book Club Meets: Caro Claire Burke
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Miquita Oliver: "I thought I hated you Fearne, I was actually scared!" Debunking female rivalry
28 september 2026 · 58 min
Back in the noughties, Miquita Oliver thought Fearne Cotton was an irritatingly gorgeous, successful presenter – everything she wasn’t. Fearne was jealous Miquita was part of the TV cool gang. In reality? Fearne worried she was an unsophisticated nerd, and Miquita was feeling like the fat, ugly sidekick. Lees meer
In this episode, live from the Happy Place Festival, Fearne and Miquita chat for the first time in decades, finally able to see that it was press cruelty that created their feud. They talk through how to cope if you feel projection, assumption, or a misunderstanding have created a rift between you and a friend.
Miquita also explores why she felt the need to drink to stay in a haze for much of her younger years, and why getting curious about why she felt like sh*t was the first step to getting her life back on track.
Plus: how to dream bigger for yourself, and why adults need to play more!
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Matt Edmondson and Mollie King
Ruth Langsford
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Am I too old to run?! Fearne on why movement is vital for mental health
24 september 2026 · 11 min
There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s not realistic guys. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some honest chat about what’s making her (and you lot) feel great, and what’s making us all feel completely rubbish. Lees meer
This is a cosy little corner for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-Running – both the joy of it, and the sadness when you can’t because you’re injured
-In a similar vein: why skipping is so fun... but also makes you pee yourself
-The little interactions with strangers that make your day
-‘Friends’ chatting behind your back
-Whether we’ve started hibernating for winter a little too early
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Tom Read Wilson: “My quirks are my superpower!” Be ok with people not liking you
21 september 2026 · 57 min
We’ve all got quirks. Tom Read Wilson realised early on that no one else was going to celebrate his differences if he didn’t own them himself. In this chat with Fearne, live from the Happy Place Festival, Tom explains how he learnt to honour his eclectic personality. Lees meer
Fearne and Tom both have a history of extreme people pleasing, so they share what they’ve learnt about self-advocating and getting good at uncomfortable confrontation. Why does turning 40 seem to be when the real honesty kicks in?
The I’m A Celeb jungle had a profound impact on Tom, particularly the digital detox part... he explores the huge physical and mental impact giving up his phone has had.
Plus, Tom delights in finding the perfect whimsical words, and wonders that language is the key to unlocking better mental health.
Tom’s new children’s book, Pricklepaper’s Letter Magic, is out on the 24th of September.
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Todd Rose
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Fearne: “There are good eggs out there!” How to ignore the tw*ts and stay positive
17 september 2026 · 11 min
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s really not floating your boat? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier too. Lees meer
This is our space to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-The wholesome dream of growing your own food
-Finally being paid to create the stuff you love
-Being in awe of Marilyn Monroe
-Sending your kid to high school when they’re not ready to cope
-Why there’s always something on the Being A Grown Up to do list
-The dull details of buying new white goods
-The people who insist on being tw*ts to strangers
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Caitlin Moran: "I’m two years anxiety-free!” How I finally calmed my nervous system
14 september 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Writer Caitlin Moran's anxiety started when she was 13, when she accidentally let a family secret slip. That anxiety kept her wired for the next 30 years. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Caitlin explains how choosing to be hopeful and see the good in life means she’s now two years anxiety-free.
They also talk about how social media has drastically altered our perception of reality, and just how unkind (or kind!) a place the world really is. Angrily posting on Instagram at 3am? It’s not going to change society, but volunteering to pick letter... well... that might!
Caitlin talks about the severe dread she feels when meeting up with her best friends; do you have that social anxiety too? Because Fearne does... Plus, how could presuming everyone’s having a really bad day make you a happier person?
Caitlin’s book, How To Be Hopeful, is out on September 17th.
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Fearne: Why your 40s are ace and how to cope with imposter syndrome
10 september 2026 · 12 min
There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s just not realistic. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some honest chat about what’s making her (and you lot) feel great, and what’s making us all feel completely rubbish. Lees meer
This is a cosy little corner for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-Why being middle aged is actually ace
-The iconic TV show that is Below Deck
-Loving having grown up kids
-How to lean into the cosiness of autumn
-Dressing like a teenage boy in a 90s American TV show
-Coping with imposter syndrome at work
-Why on earth there have to be so many school Whatsapp groups
-How to block out chronic pessimists
Ps, you heard Fearne, if anyone has a contact for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy… slide into our DMs @happyplaceofficial!
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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What if the universe is trying to tell you something? How to trust your intuition
7 september 2026 · 48 min
Do you ever feel like the universe is trying to tell you something? Call it spirituality, intuition, or science... we’ve all had moments that feel like a bit of a sign – a gentle nudge in a certain direction. Lees meer
In this episode, Fearne looks at the Happy Place moments that have explored the things we can't always explain… This is a curious dive into what happens when we leave a little room for mystery, wonder, and the possibility that there might be more to life than meets the eye.
In this episode –
-Poet and actor Lucas Jones’ take on why whether we call it religion, spirituality, or science, we’re all ultimately searching for meaning
-Spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein is clear that the best thing you can do to change the world is tend to your inner world first
-Musician Charlotte Church reflects on why she turned to nature to heal from trauma
-Moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher explains how to live in tandem with the moon’s cycles
-Holistic therapist Estelle Bingham explores the magic and the science behind the energy in your heart
-Intuitive guide Sonia Choquette chats about how to trust your own gut instinct more
-Entrepreneur Poppy Jamie shares a beautiful story that explains why she puts her faith in the universe
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a number of conversations about trying to conceive and baby loss.
A FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Early Bird tickets for our London and Tatton Happy Place Festivals 2027 are out now. Head to happyplaceofficial.co.uk to get your Early Bird tickets.
Listen to the full Happy Place episodes –
Lucas Jones
Gabby Bernstein
Charlotte Church
Kirsty Gallagher
Estelle Bingham
Sonia Choquette
Poppy Jamie
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Monty Don: Get out of your bubble! Immerse yourself in a new culture on holiday
3 september 2026 · 45 min
What does a truly restful holiday look like to you? Do you want novelty or routine? Horticulturalist Monty Don relaxes most when he knows the drill: same Greek island, same terrace for breakfast, same collapsable travel kettle packed! Lees meer
Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Monty explains the difference between all the globe-trotting he does for work, and a proper switching-off holiday.
They chat about the excitement of stepping off a plane into an entirely different culture, as well as why you won’t find either of them staying up late for a social dinner.
Monty also explores why it was important to be one of the first people to talk about his mental health in the media decades ago, and what more still needs to be done to support those with depression. Plus, how does Seasonal Affective Disorder manifest for Monty?
British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.
Listen to other episodes of The Happy Place Guide To Holidays:
Fearne’s holiday likes and dislikes
Chris McCausland
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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“I did things I’d never do sober” Consent concerns and social anxiety, with Millie Gooch
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur
How do you feel the morning after drinking the night before? For Millie Gooch the hangxiety was huge, so she stopped drinking and founded Sober Girl Society. Lees meer
In this chat, Fearne and Millie explore how to recognise when the silly, lols-in-the-group-chat stories from nights out have morphed into moments that are risky, dangerous, and not really you.
For Millie, she had to be honest with herself about what she was trying to forget or avoid by drinking. She talks through how to get comfortable with sitting in uncomfortable emotions.
Millie also explains why she didn’t know she was neurodivergent until she stopped drinking; how do the effects of alcohol get mixed up with symptoms of menopause, ADHD, and OCD?
Millie’s book, Hangxiety, is out on the 8th of September.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about sexual assault.
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Millie Mackintosh
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Book Club Meets: Holiday romance and friendship in your 40s, with Chloe Ashby
27 augustus 2026 · 35 min
For 20 years Maggie and Will have spent idyllic summers in the south of France with their friends Lydia and Roland. This year though, tension is brewing and loyalties are being tested. Their young kids are all there too, and they might end up stumbling upon secrets that were being kept from them... Lees meer
August’s Happy Place Book Club read is Family Friends. In this chat with Fearne, author Chloe Ashby explains why she wanted to explore relationship dynamics around the age of 40. Each character has brought a bit of extra baggage to this year’s holiday, so through them Chloe wonders at what point doing one bad thing makes you a bad person.
Plus, why was it controversial to include a teenage holiday romance?
Thank you to Penguin for the use of the Family Friends audiobook, narrated by Sally Scott.
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Book Club Meets: Candice Carty-Williams
Book Club Meets: Caro Claire Burke
Book Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Joe Lycett: "Nerves and excitement are the same!" How to reframe anxiety
24 augustus 2026 · 55 min
Do you find yourself cringing at your younger self? Did you lose yourself in the early part of parenthood? Do you wonder if who you’re being is who you really are? It’s check, check, and check for comedian and future celebrity traitors contestant Joe Lycett. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Joe reflects on how much of his stage persona has become who he actually is, why paternity leave triggered a lot of existential crises all at once, and how he’s come out the other side caring a lot less about what anyone thinks.
Fearne and Joe also wonder if the art of losing your inhibitions is gone forever thanks to camera phones, and why playing around and making mistakes is so important as an adult.
Plus, how have Ant and Dec accidentally changed how Joe behaves at hotels? And, why is it you can always trust that you'll find community at the pub? Joe loves the human chaos of it, so he’s opening his own, but only for one hour a week...
The Lycett Arms airs live on Channel 4 on Friday nights at 10pm, starting Friday 4th September.
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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“Wear the OTT dress!” Fearne’s got wardrobe and dating advice
20 augustus 2026 · 14 min
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier. Lees meer
This is our space to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-Why the regular mates getaway is so vital
-Why – contrary to popular advice – it’s important to talk to strangers
-Sitting on a train without looking at your phone
-Just bloody wearing the outfit you think is too extra
-Coping with ill parents
-Trying not to get frustrated with older people taking things slow
-Young kids being obsessed with slime (???!)
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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My OCD gave me existential dread! Finding meaning in difficult times, with poet & actor Lucas Jones
17 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
We’re all looking for meaning in life in our own way. Poet and actor Lucas Jones reckons it doesn’t really matter whether we call it God, The Universe, spirituality, or science, we all want to believe in the wonder in our world. Lees meer
In this chat, Fearne and Lucas bond over not being able to do small talk, instead wanting to deeply connect over their big feelings. They also both share their different experiences of having OCD.
Lucas feels therapy is a brilliant thing – he’s really benefitted from CBT – but wonders if the rise in therapy comes from a loss of real community. How can we truly listen to and connect with each other again?
You can buy Lucas’ book of poetry, I Still Believe In Miracles, now.
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Poppy Jamie
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Chris McCausland: “Dependence is exhausting!” Holidaying with a disability
13 augustus 2026 · 43 min
What ratio of planned activities to spontaneity do you love when you travel? Comedian Chris McCausland has to know some top tier activities have been booked ahead of time. Lees meer
Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Chris explains how holidays have changed since he lost his sight. He thinks hard about everything from communicating in a foreign country, to how dependent he’ll need to be on his loved ones. He also chats about getting into his daughter’s favourite holiday hobby: rollercoasters!
Plus, Chris reveals why he reckons being a maths geek has helped him in comedy, and why he initially turned Strictly down a number of times...
British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.
Listen to other episodes of The Happy Place Guide To Holidays:
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Richard E Grant
Tess Daly
Clara Amfo
Sara Cox
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Ruby Wax: “I was addicted to rage!” How to respond instead of reacting
10 augustus 2026 · 46 min
Have you noticed that your memory and rational thinking disappear when you’re anxious? Ruby Wax wants you to retrain your focus and attention in a digital world that’s always trying to steal it. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Ruby explains the difference between mental health and mental illness, and why she calls meditation ‘mind gym’. She also explores why laughing – getting into your body – is one of the greatest things you can do for your mental health.
Ruby also tells some raucous stories about the celebrities she’s interviewed. Why did Trump want her kicked off his plane? And what was her read of OJ Simpson?
You can get tickets for Ruby’s tour Absolutely Famous here.
Join Ruby’s Frazzled Café here.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Ruby’s first Happy Place episode
Ruby’s second Happy Place episode
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Feeling stressed? You’re probably dehydrated! Make hydration a habit, with Phizz
6 augustus 2026 · 39 min
You know how your mood dips when you’re hangry? Well, being thangry is a thing too! Thirst – being dehydrated – can have a very real impact on everything from your stress levels to cognitive function and physical performance. Lees meer
We’re heading back to this year’s Happy Place Festival, where the Talk Stage was sponsored by Phizz, the UK’s number-one selling hydration brand.
In this chat with Fearne, Dan Cray, CEO and Co-Founder of Phizz, and Dr Paul Anastasiades, Head of Product Development and Co-Founder, explore what hydration really means, why it’s so easy to overlook, and how getting it right can help us feel more energised, focused and more like ourselves. They also explain why effective hydration isn’t just about drinking more water, but about getting the right balance of electrolytes and nutrients to help your body perform at its best.
Plus, how much water should you actually be drinking each day?
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Book Club Meets: Fertility pressures, medical racism, and hen parties, with Candice Carty-Williams
3 augustus 2026 · 44 min
This month in the Happy Place Book Club, we’ve been reading Queenie Is Working On It, by Candice Carty-Williams. This is the much anticipated follow up to 2019’s Queenie.... and this time, Queenie Jenkins is questioning whether she wants kids, being priced out of the housing market in the place she grew up, and coping with horrible heartbreak too. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Candice explains why she felt it was so important to write about big topics like medical racism and fertility pressures, as well as why for her characters come first and the plot is just a side quest. Also, we all think hen parties are the absolute worst, right??
Thank you to Trapeze for the use of the Queenie Is Working On It audiobook, narrated by Shvorne Marks.
You can listen to the Queenie Is Working On It audiobook, from bookshop.org, here.
If you'd like to WIN a year's supply of audiobooks, enter our competition with bookshop.org here. Competition closes on August 22nd.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Book Club Meets: Caro Claire Burke
Book Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Book Club Meets: Imani Thompson
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Making sense of big feelings and busy brains, with Paul Whitehouse & Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE
3 augustus 2026 · 45 min
Are you aware of what can trigger big emotions in you? How to do you act on those difficult emotions? Comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE – who has a PhD in neuroscience – talk about learning to emotionally regulate. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Mine explains what led to her late ADHD diagnosis, and the childhood trauma that plays into her own behaviour. Meanwhile Paul’s had physical health scares, and explores how his lifestyle has changed as a result.
They all talk about how the education system needs to change for neurodiverse children, why labels might be useful for some and not for others, and how to calm others with your own behaviour.
Plus, why do this married couple choose not to live together?
Listen to Paul and Mine’s podcast I’m ADHD! No You’re Not! wherever you’re listening to this right now!
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Lucinda Miller
Alex Partridge
Jordan Stephens
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Sam Thompson: "My mind doesn’t switch off!" People pleasing and ADHD hyperfocus
27 juli 2026 · 59 min
Sam Thompson has made a career out of making people laugh, but behind the pranks and infectious energy, there’s a lot of panic and overthinking. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Sam shares how anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD shaped everything from his relationships to his self-confidence, and why it took years of therapy before he understood the patterns he kept repeating. Who do you call in a crisis? Sam has three people he goes to for very specific reasons when he’s spiralling.
Sam and Fearne also debate the people-pleaser and non-people-pleaser ways to leave a party, and Sam reveals some of the (amazing!) BTS goss from his content creation with Pete Wicks.
Plus, why was Sam willing to pay to go on I’m A Celeb...??
Sam’s book, You, Me, and ADHD is available now.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Louise Thompson
Jamie Laing
Ant and Dec
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: “I want my kids to be intrepid!” How to make your holiday magical
23 juli 2026 · 39 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is playing over 20 festivals around the world this summer. Given she travels so much for work, it’s even more important to make family holidays properly magical. Lees meer
Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Sophie explains that she and her husband have meetings to discuss the travel itinerary. They share the joy of collecting stamps in your passport, and get deep into their recommendations for Paris, Puglia, Ibiza, and Japan.
Fearne and Sophie also realise they both turn into a slightly different person on holiday... a more uninhibited version of themselves. There are more glam outfits and fewer routines!
Plus, how does Sophie stay so chilled while packing for seven people in the family, and how does she feel about screens on holiday?
British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.
Listen to other episodes of The Happy Place Guide To Holidays:
Richard E Grant
Tess Daly
Clara Amfo
Sara Cox
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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"Little Joe would’ve watched Heartstopper in secret!" Joe Locke: queer representation matters
20 juli 2026 · 49 min
Joe Locke was doing his A levels on the Isle of Man when Heartstopper came out on Netflix. Two days later he had 3 million new Instagram followers. Lees meer
In this chat, Fearne and Joe both share their experiences of being thrust into the spotlight as teenagers, and how it’s affected them mentally. He explores his fear that his success might just be a fluke, and why he's so keen to prove he belongs in the industry.
They also chat about how vital it is to have LGBTQ+ representation like Heartstopper on TV, and why Joe came out twice. Plus, what can we all learn from Joe’s experience of having to grow up fast about giving ourselves permission to be young and messy?
You can watch Joe in Heartstopper Forever on Netflix now.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Olly Alexander
Chris Appleton
Julian Clary
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Fearne on the loneliness of chronic pain and why she likes breaking rules
16 juli 2026 · 12 min
There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s just not realistic. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some honest chat about what’s making her (and you lot) feel great, and what’s making us all feel completely rubbish. Lees meer
This is a cosy little corner for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-Trying random new hobbies in midlife and actually being good at them
-A bit of reminiscing about her 90s TV presenting days
-Admiring nature through a camera lens
-Going to the doctor and having your pain believed immediately
-Why she’s not a fan of following rules (and what happened when she disobeyed them at The Vatican)
-Taking time off work for poor mental health
-Why wearing a bra in the heat is SO AWFUL
-Why wearing clothes full stop is a mad concept
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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My work makes me a better parent! Coping with mum guilt and taking the pressure off
13 juli 2026 · 47 min
We’re heading into the summer holidays. Hands up if you’re already a bit anxious about any mum guilt creeping in...? Lees meer
Fearne definitely is, so she’s reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that explore how different women are choosing to navigate working and parenting. No judgement here gang – we all need to take the pressure off being perfect in every area of our lives!
In this episode –
-Entrepreneur Emma Grede chats about why parenting isn’t that deep, and why it’s important for her kids to see her fulfil her own dreams
-Artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor explains why she’s stopped minimising the importance of her career, and how she includes her children in her work day
-Olympic Rower Helen Glover explores how having children encouraged her to get back into a career she thought she’d retired from
-Artist Paloma Faith wonders just how much of a toll the silent emotional load of working both in and out of the house is taking on women
-Broadcaster Ruth Langsford reflects on how she chose between being at home or at work in her early days of parenting, and what she tells young mothers in the same
position
-Actor Joanna Page remembers the times she had to breastfeed on TV sets and explains why motherhood now ultimately comes before her career
By the way, tickets for the 2027 London Happy Place festival are on sale now! Just head to happyplaceofficial.co.uk to get your tickets.
Listen to the full Happy Place episodes –
Emma Grede
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Helen Glover
Paloma Faith
Ruth Langsford
Joanna Page
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Overwhelmed and exhausted? Decompress with this breathwork session from Self Space
9 juli 2026 · 11 min
Is your nervous system exhausted today? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together, holding everything inside for a little bit too long? Find somewhere quiet and comfortable, and join Jodie Cariss for a little decompression session. Lees meer
Jodie’s a psychotherapist and the founder of Self Space, a mental health service offering straightforward access to flexible therapy. She’ll guide you through some breathwork, body release, and visualisations that’ll allow you to let go of the mental and physical tension you’re holding.
Find out more about Self Space.
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure
6 juli 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
Smoking and going to that cool gig... think you left caving to peer pressure behind at high school? Scientist and social entrepreneur Todd Rose says we’re still desperately doing our best to fit in, whether we realise it or not! Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Todd explains that it feels important to hold the ‘correct’ opinions in the eyes of our social group. Why? As humans we’re wired to want to belong to a community, so often misrepresent our values for fear of upsetting others.
The word ‘authenticity’ is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Todd explains how to make sure your public self aligns with your public self so you’re not living in a state of confusion and anxiety.
Plus, why not speaking your mind has very real implications on your physical health, and how self-silencing is affecting everything from your friendships to how you vote.
Todd’s book, Collective Illusions, is out now.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Dr Julie Smith
Patric Gagne
Break free from people pleasing
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I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday
2 juli 2026 · 13 min
Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne gets into what she and Team Happy Place absolutely love about a holiday, and which bits can be a bit rubbish. (No one wants to pack to go home when the swimsuits are still wet...) Lees meer
How do you take your holidays more seriously? Join the chat on Instagram @happyplaceofficial and @britishairwaysholidays.
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-How a spa holiday induced a 10/10 sleep
-Soaking up the history of places like Rome
-Why you’re a more relaxed (more fun??) version of yourself on holiday
-Chatting with strangers in cool little shops
-The brilliant trinkets you come home with (personalised wax seal, anyone?)
-Why nothing will beat the first Negroni abroad
-Having uninterrupted reading time
-Why the first 24 hours on holiday can make her a little bit anxious
-The perils of being a last-minute packer
British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Adam Kay: "I was told to man up!" Coping with PTSD and mental health stigma
29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Just man up. This is essentially what Adam Kay was told when a traumatic day at work left him with PTSD. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, former doctor Adam explains why he made the decision to leave the medical profession, and puts a spotlight on the poor mental health of our NHS workers. Adam talks about how, in his case, the job left him feeling paranoid and overcautious, and how he turned to diary writing to process his emotions.
They chat about how we can all chip away at any mental health stigma in both the workplace and at home with loved ones, and offer advice for how to put together your own mental health toolkits for crises of varying severity.
A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay is out in paperback 2nd July (published by Orion).
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about suicide.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Nicole LaPera
Sam Claflin
Jamie Laing
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson
25 juni 2026 · 25 min
Yrsa really doesn’t intend to kill anyone... but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he’ll get a nasty little sting... but now he’s dead. And it’s a sweet, sweet feeling for Yrsa: finally having some control... Lees meer
Honey, written by Imani Thompson, was our Happy Place Book Club read for June. In this chat with Fearne, Imani explains how getting fired from a job was the catalyst she needed to start writing, and just how surreal it feels to have a debut novel published in her 20s.
They also explore the big themes in the novel, including race, intersectional feminism, female anger, and revenge.
In July, we’ll be reading Queenie Is Working On It, by Candice Carty-Williams.
Thank you to The Borough Press for use of the Honey audiobook, narrated by Chloe Sommer.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Book Club Meets: Caro Claire Burke
Book Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Book Club Meets: Emma Gannon
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie
22 juni 2026 · 1 uur
Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job... and did you seize a better opportunity after? Lees meer
What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there?
Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there’s no such thing as a coincidence.
In this chat with Fearne, Poppy explains why our collective exhaustion comes down to trusting logic and data over our gut instinct and inner wisdom. They talk about why it’s the inexplicable moments in life that expand our understanding of what’s possible.
Poppy has been diagnosed with near-infertility and couldn't see how motherhood was possible; she explains how a true belief in magic, intuition, and the wise women around her have helped her cope.
Plus, Poppy has an incredible announcement that was prophesised many years ago...
Poppy’s book, The Book of Magical Living, published by New River, is out now.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about pregnancy loss and abortion.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Sonia Choquette
Estelle Bingham
Rhonda Byrne
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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“Outrageous, saucy behaviour!” What’s going down in Fearne’s WhatsApp groups?
18 juni 2026 · 9 min
What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier. Lees meer
This is our space to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne explores:
-The joyful chaos of the girls’ WhatsApp group
-Taking time to chill before a big life change
-Why it feels so good putting the washing out in the garden
-The time she unfortunately became a bit of a kn*b after red wine
-Tiredness messing with your day
-Worrying about things you can’t control
-How to speak more kindly to your body
-The rage she feels at the Instagram algorithm
Happy Place episodes mentioned in this chat:
Take That
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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"Life's too short for bad sex!" Grace Campbell is speaking up about pleasure and shame
15 juni 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Comedian Grace Campbell used to call herself crazy before anyone else could get in there first. Now, Grace wonders whether telling herself this story was affecting how other people interacted with her... Lees meer
In this chat, Fearne and Grace explore how your inner self-talk will impact how others perceive you. So, how has Grace re-framed her ADHD, OCD, and anxieties? And given Grace has spent a lot of time seeking male validation, how has she become ok with so many men finding her “annoying”?
Grace also reflects on her childhood, growing up amongst the political elite thanks to her dad Alastair Campbell. She explains how she learnt to speak up for herself by watching the powerful men around her.
Plus, why life is too short for bad sex and a lack of orgasms!
You can get your tickets for Grace’s stand up tour here!
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Gillian Anderson
Florence Bark
Miranda July
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Yoga! Shopping! Talks! DJs! How the Happy Place Festivals come to life
11 juni 2026 · 39 min
Are you coming to one of the Happy Place Festivals this year? We hope so! Have you been before and wondered how it all comes together? Maybe you’re unsure about coming and want to know what the vibe’s like... Lees meer
Fearne’s joined by Team Happy Place’s Nicky Darling – she heads up all the live events – to get the behind the scenes goss on what it takes to make sure you have a gorgeous time at the festivals.
They chat about –
-Why it takes a whole year to plan the festivals
-Making sure there’s something for everyone, including yoga, breathwork, arts and crafts, shopping, book signings, live poetry, and DJs
-How your feedback changes future festivals
-Learning the hard way that more toilets and food trucks are needed
-The new area for 2026: The Happy Hub, where there’ll be hula-hooping, line dancing, and a silent disco
-Who’ll be doing brilliant talks on stage this year
-What happens when the weather doesn’t play ball
-Fearne’s mum living for the festivals’ logistical dramas
-Encouraging more men to come along – there’s loads for you too guys!
-The naughtiest things people have been found doing at the festivals
-The joy of surprising someone with the title of Happy Place Hero
In 2026 the Happy Place Festival will be at Old Deer Park in London on the 11th and 12th of July, and Tatton Park in Cheshire on the 5th and 6th of September.
Get your tickets now!
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Ashley Roberts: If you don’t scream your body will! Anxiety, insomnia, and Pussycat Dolls' comeback
8 juni 2026 · 59 min
For Ashley Roberts, dance was her self-expression and meditation. Then, at the height of her Pussycat Dolls fame the art she loved became tangled up in extreme burnout and body shaming. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Ashley explains how discovering breathwork brought her back to herself after a period of intense anxiety and physical ill-health. Now, the Pussycat Dolls are making a comeback in their 40s, and this time round they’re doing it with a bigger focus on having more fun and giving fewer f*cks.
There’s a lot of mental illness in her family, so Ashley talks about the mental health toolkit she’s creating for herself, as well as the grief of losing her dad to suicide. Plus, she and Fearne both suffer from insomnia, so share what works – and what really doesn’t – for each of them.
The Pussycat Dolls will be touring Europe in summer 2026.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
LeAnne Rimes
Paloma Faith
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Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Book Club Meets: Tradwives and the manosphere, with Caro Claire Burke
4 juni 2026 · 31 min
Natalie Heller is a tradwife influencer online. She’s got the perfect life: a brood of beautiful children and a handsome cowboy husband who eat her homemade bread and jams in their gorgeous red barn. What her millions of followers don’t know is that she’s got a whole army of hidden staff and industrial kitchen appliances helping her out. Lees meer
Then, one day... she wakes up in the 1800s, and is forced to live this traditional fantasy for real.
Yesteryear was our Happy Place Book Club read for May. In this chat, author Caro Claire Burke joins Fearne to talk about the manosphere, motherhood, religion, and modern feminism. Plus, what does Caro make of Anne Hathaway turning her book into a film?
In June, we’ll be reading Honey by Imani Thompson.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Book Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Book Club Meets: Emma Gannon
Book Club Meets: Maggie O’Farrell
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Mary Berry: "I didn't want to leave the house!" How gardening helped me through grief
1 juni 2026 · 49 min
Mary Berry has been married for 60 years and says she and her husband have never had a cross word. Her secret? Do a lap of the garden before saying the thing you might regret. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Mary shares the simple principles that have guided her life: be kind, contribute to community, and prioritise time in nature.
Mary’s 91, and her mum lived to 105. She believes a busy mind makes a happy person, so offers advice for getting into your gardening era (Fearne’s not quite there yet) regardless of how much outdoor space you have.
Mary also reflects on the wartime childhood in Bath that saw her school being bombed and her family needing to grow their own food. Plus, how do you move through the grief of losing a child?
Mary’s book, My Gardening Life, is out now.
If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:
Mary Berry’s first Happy Place chat
Ruth Langsford
Liz Earle
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no
28 mei 2026 · 51 min
Alan Cumming's dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life’s work. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him badly, and how he’s learnt to get comfortable with confrontation and setting boundaries. He also explains why the rage in the script of his new TV show triggered painful childhood memories.
Fearne and Alan share their experiences of oscillating between relentless, excited creativity (constantly manifesting bigger and better jobs) and a desire to rest (Alan’s fantasies about becoming a tradwife...!)
Plus, what really happens on the Traitors’ set and how on earth does Alan manage to keep that poker face all the time?
Alan will be creatively involved in four different productions at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this year, and you can watch Alan in Channel 4’s new show Tip Toe from May 31st.
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Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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"Why does criticism hurt so much?" Dr Julie on triggers and behaviour patterns
25 mei 2026 · 59 min
Ever looked in the mirror and told yourself “I am enough” ...and not believed a word of it? Psychologist Dr Julie Smith reckons affirmations only work to boost confidence if – deep down – you already believe them. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Julie explains why your brain needs evidence, not mantras, to change your critical inner voice and build self-worth. She also talks through why criticism from others can hit so hard, and why the discomfort felt is often an echo of a much older wound. Julie breaks down how the patterns we developed in childhood keep replaying in adulthood.
Julie also talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, and how it tested everything she’d been teaching everyone else about fear, agency, and mental health.
Plus, what’s the simple therapy exercise that could change how you carry pain?
Dr Julie’s best-selling book, Open When, is available now in paperback.
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Dr Julie’s first Happy Place episode
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Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Dr Louise Newson: Anxiety! Joint pain! The perimenopause symptoms you’re ignoring
21 mei 2026 · 57 min
One in six women arriving at Dr Louise Newson's menopause clinic have suicidal thoughts. 92% see those thoughts reduce with natural hormones, so why are women still being prescribed antidepressants instead? Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Louise explains why women are being misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety when the root cause is hormonal. Fearne admits she's the woman with her head in the sand about perimenopause, so Louise walks her through what the many (many!) different symptoms could look like, and how to talk to a GP about how you’re feeling mentally and physically.
Plus, is there any truth to the myth that HRT causes breast cancer? Why is testosterone the most misunderstood hormone in women's health? And would the contraceptive pill be approved if it was created today...?
Louise’s new book, The Power of Hormones, is out now.
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Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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Fear can be wonderful or destructive! How to negotiate with doubt, with Joseph Fiennes
18 mei 2026 · 50 min
Without something creative to pour himself into, actor Joseph Fiennes says he'd eat himself alive. Lees meer
In this chat with Fearne, Joseph thinks about why if he doesn't have a challenge to wear him out, restlessness and doubt will take over entirely. They also explore the strange duality of loving your craft... but dreading the judgment that comes with it.
Joseph has played England football manager Gareth Southgate on stage, and now on TV; he draws parallels between their principles around negotiating fear and encouraging vulnerability in men.
Plus, Joseph explains what struggling with reading and writing taught him about knowing who he is, and reveals the hilarious reality of forgetting your lines mid-Shakespeare...
You can watch Joseph in Dear England on the BBC from May 24th.
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Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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I still get triggered! Fearne on how to heal, cope with hangxiety, and having an empty nest
14 mei 2026 · 15 min
Fearne isn’t a massive fan of the relentless pressure to reach a definitive state of happiness. It’s just not realistic, so she’s dropping into your feed every week for some chat about what’s making her – and you! – feel great, and what’s making us feel completely crap. Lees meer
This is the cosy corner where there’s no judgement allowed! All of us can explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!
In this chat, Fearne covers:
-Why walks are the best for deep and meaningfuls
-Going clubbing and feeling 18 again
-Why you’re only ever as happy as your unhappiest child
-How to make the ‘sexiest salad’ ever (according to Fearne)
-Coping with The Fear that comes with a hangover
-A plea to stop chatting on speakerphone on the train
-How to say goodbye to your child when they leave home
-Dealing with triggers when you’re trying to heal
Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children & young people who contact the helpline service.
Listen here: https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/
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