Happy Place
By Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.
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Book Club Meets: Tradwives and the manosphere, with Caro Claire Burke
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 th… -

Mary Berry: "I didn't want to leave the house!" How gardening helped me through grief
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.In this chat with Fearne, Mary shares the simple principles t… -

Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no
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.In this chat with Fearne, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him bad… -

"Why does criticism hurt so much?" Dr Julie on triggers and behaviour patterns
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.In this chat with Fearn… -

Dr Louise Newson: Anxiety! Joint pain! The perimenopause symptoms you’re ignoring
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?In this chat with Fearne, Loui… -

Fear can be wonderful or destructive! How to negotiate with doubt, with Joseph Fiennes
Without something creative to pour himself into, actor Joseph Fiennes says he'd eat himself alive.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 en… -

I still get triggered! Fearne on how to heal, cope with hangxiety, and having an empty nest
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 u… -

Sex scenes are liberating! Nafessa Williams on Rivals, racism, and self-belief
Sex scenes involve a lot more padding and tape than you might expect! Rivals actress Nafessa Williams has found being at the centre of one of TV’s sexiest shows both nerve-wracking and incredibly liberating.In this chat with Fearne, Naf… -

Play therapy rewires the brain! Facing childhood traumas, with The King’s Trust
Everyone deserves the chance at a fulfilling life. Shauna Tiffany grew up in foster care, feeling ashamed of and responsible for her parents’ choices. Creative play therapy helped her work through her childhood trauma, and now – with the support o… -

Nicole LePera: "Your nervous system is screaming at you!" Healing anxiety and panic
Were you praised as a child for being ‘good’, for keeping quiet, or not making a fuss? Psychologist Dr Nicole LePera reckons that praise may have taught you to disconnect from your emotions entirely.In this chat with Fearne, Nicole expl…