To celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday 18 June, we’re talking about Dad’s with comedian Russell Kane and how they show you they’re proud. In this clip, Jess and Russell talk about growing up with working class parents and how Russell’s Dad struggled to tell him he loved him. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
“Sometimes as a trans person... you feel like you’re too much”. In this new episode, writer and journalist Freddy McConnell speaks to Jess Phillips about his life as a queer, transgender man and about the letters he would write to his Nanny Ann, his teenage friend who understood him and author Hanya Yanagihara. Plus, Freddy and Jess talk about his late diagnosis of ADHD, their own anxieties and helping older generations understand their changing world. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to k...
Jun 08, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Happy Pride month! In this letterbox episode, Jess and Happy Valley creator and TV writer Sally Wainwright celebrate Anne Lister, an 18th century lesbian diarist. Sally tells Jess why she is such an inspiration to her life and what she would like to say to Anne. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 26
“Tell your friends you love them because... you just never know what's around the corner”. In this new episode, CBeebies and CBBC presenter, singer and performer Evie Pickerill talks to Jess Phillips about losing one of her best friends Emily and the letter she would write to her if given another chance. Plus, Jess and Evie share their love for the West Midlands, mom’s who bring you back down to earth and wonderful teachers. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episo...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 25
"I feel so angry I was allowed to be treated like that". In this letterbox episode, writer, illustrator and comedian Jessie Cave chats to Jess Phillips about her traumatic industry experiences in the early stages of her acting career and tells her what it was like to have "hope stamped out" of her at the innocent age of 20. They talk about the importance of inclusivity, respect and their hopes for the future. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share yo...
May 30, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 24
What would you do for your kid? In this new episode, broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin chats to Jess about running the London Marathon with her daughter Mia and how helping her got her through the spectacular race. Plus, Jess and Louise chat mental resilience, marrying your teenage crush, and about the letters she would write to her friend Nicola Jackson who died when they were both teenagers, and to journalist Neil Dunwoodie who mentored Louise in the early stages of her journal...
May 25, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Talking about losing a loved one is a difficult conversation, but one we will all experience in our life time. In this letterbox episode, comedian Cariad Lloyd and Jess talk about death as a concept, the complex emotions that come with grief and how to process them. Trigger Warning: This discussion contains discussions about cancer and losing people to terminal illnesses. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hash...
May 23, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Ben West is a mental health campaigner who survived an unimaginable loss. In 2018, he lost his older brother Sam to suicide and in this special episode to mark Mental Health Awareness week, Ben talks about his relationship with Sam, saying goodbye and the carrying on his legacy. In this conversation, Jess and Ben discuss the different stages of grief, our fight or flight in the modern world and self-compassion. Plus, why carers of people living with mental health conditions need support too. Fol...
May 18, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Sophie Carrigill is a two time Paralympian, a GB wheelchair basketball player and a World and European silver medalist. In this letterbox episode, Sophie tells Jess about her gratitude towards her grandparents, how her grandad was her life's "greatest role model" and why playing a game of scrabble with him by her hospital bedside, brought her joy when she needed it most. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hasht...
May 16, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Calling all Happy Valley fans! In this new and emotional episode, Jess sits down with Sally Wainwright - the writer and creator of the iconic drama, as well as of many more successful TV shows including Gentlemen Jack, Last Tango in Halifax and Scott and Bailey. Sally tells Jess about the letters she would write to her old school friends Roz and Tabitha, her old life as a bus driver and her gratitude towards her Dad who stopped her quitting university in her first term. Sally also shares her ins...
May 11, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 19
"Why don't people in abusive relationships just leave?" That's the question Jess Phillips gets asked on a regular basis. In this letterbox episode, Jess and Malin explain the difficulty of escaping domestic abuse, how many abusers tend to follow the same patterns of behaviour and the struggle for equality women still face today. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding the conversation, you can access information and support online. You can visit the website Refuge at ref...
May 09, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Have you ever had your hope "stamped out" by someone in your life? In this week's episode, Jess Phillips chats to Jessie Cave about the letter she would write to the director who treated her badly in the early stages of her acting career and about the importance of having inclusivity and respect in the workplace. Jess and Jessie also talk about the grief of losing a family member, the gift of having an 'everything in one' sister, juggling motherhood and having a career and how having children ca...
May 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 17
If you've survived a traumatic experience, you'll know the feelings of grief and exhaustion it can carry. In this letterbox episode, author Holly Bourne talks to Jess about the traumatic impact of domestic abuse, forgiving yourself during recovery and the contemporary use of the word 'triggers'. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod If you or someone you know is affected by the issues sur...
May 02, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
If you have suffered a trauma, you'll know that recovery can be a long process. In this episode, Paralympian and British Wheelchair basketball player Sophie Carrigill tells Jess Phillips about the traumatic car accident she had, its impact on herself and her family and the letter she would write to the surgeon who saved her life. Plus, Sophie chats about her sporting success, the joy of having a group of girlfriends and the unique connection we can have with our grandparents. Follow the podcast ...
Apr 27, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Glyn Fussell is an author, activist and LGBTQ+ icon and is behind some of London's biggest club nights. He is the the co-founder of East Creative, Mighty Hoopla and Sink The Pink. In this letterbox episode, Glyn tells Jess about finding the people who understand you, celebrating being different and how the singer-songwriter Björk helped him to discover his true self and "find his way" in life. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gr...
Apr 25, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 14
"Where are the women?" Lisa Nandy is the Labour MP for Wigan and the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. In this conversation, Jess and Lisa talk about the realities of working in politics, being women and working mums in Westminster and discuss the three people Lisa would write letters to and who have influenced her life. They reveal the hilarious moments, the times where politicians "fall off the tightrope" and how to pick yourself up. Follow the podcast at @je...
Apr 20, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to journalist Paul Brand about the friendship he found with Miriam Hobbs; a woman he met when she was 88 years-old. They speak about kindness, gratitude and sharing life experiences with different generations. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 18, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Can you imagine growing up without celebrations? For author and screenwriter Kit De Waal this was the norm, after her mother decided to become a Jehovah's witness. In this episode, Kit and Jess chat about why they love receiving handwritten letters, their love for Birmingham and TV writer Sally Wainwright's portrayal of the working class on British television. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPh...
Apr 13, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When Zara McDermott was 14 years-old and at school, she was a victim of revenge porn and says she was 'punished' as a result. In this letterbox episode, Zara tells Jess about the supportive letter she received from her old psychology teacher and the words she read which meant the world to her. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Apr 11, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 10
TW: Infertility, IVF & pregnancy loss Do you have a friend in your life that you connected with immediately? For journalist Elizabeth Day, it was her friend Emma and in this episode, Elizabeth tells Jess about the joy she brings to her life, as well as how she helped her heal during the toughest moments when she believed she 'failed' as a woman. Elizabeth tells Jess about her special 'no judgement' friendship, their mutual feelings around jealousy at work, her fertility struggles and what it...
Apr 06, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to Dame Arlene Phillips about taking a leap of faith and being brave when it comes to making life changing decisions. The choreographer, theatre director and former BBC Strictly judge tells Jess about the courage she showed and the letter she would write to her late dance mentor. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Apr 04, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 8
TW: This episode contains many discussions about coping with cancer and losing people to the disease. If you have lost a loved one in your lifetime, you would be familiar with the power of grief and the complex feelings and emotions that come with it. Cariad Lloyd is a comedian, writer and actor and hosts the award-winning podcast ‘Griefcast’. She lost her father to pancreatic cancer when she was just 15-years-old and explains to Jess the difficulties she experienced after not having the chance ...
Mar 30, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to former Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington about the significance of having that one person believing in you and helping you to reach your full potential and achieve success. If you want to listen to the rest of this conversation, scroll back to 19 May 2022 for the full episode. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Mar 28, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
TW: Contains discussions of domestic and child abuse. Author, writer and journalist Terri White was just five years-old when she was first abused in her family home in Chesterfield, but despite her terrifying and traumatic childhood, she learnt how to live, has had an incredibly successful career and is now a mother herself. In this episode, Terri writes a letter to her younger self offering words of comfort and tells Jess about her desire to help other vulnerable children who might not see a li...
Mar 23, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
TW: Contains discussions of mental health and references to suicide. In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to award-winning actor and writer Nathaniel Hall about the shame he experienced when he was diagnosed with HIV as a teenager, how the power of shame took him to some of his darkest moments and breaking free. If you want to listen to the rest of this conversation, scroll back to 26 September for the full episode. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and...
Mar 21, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to write? This week on Yours Sincerely, writer Cathy Rentzenbrink tells Jess about the words she wrote that ended her beloved brother’s life. In this conversation, the author of the Sunday Times bestselling memoir ‘The Last Act of Love’ speaks to Jess Phillips about the meaningful letters she would write to the three people who mean the world to her. They also talk about how society deals with death, when to let go, survivor’s guilt and the multiverse. Fo...
Mar 16, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to Series 2 of Yours Sincerely! Join Jess Phillips as she looks ahead to the new series. Find out some of the incredible guests Jess will be talking to, the meaningful letters they would write to loved ones and the moments not to be missed. The new series and first episode lands Thursday 16 March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2023•1 min•Season 2Ep. 3
TW: Contains discussions of child abuse, domestic abuse, self harm and suicide. In this special episode, Jess Phillips talks to Terri White, an author, journalist and the former editor of Empire magazine, about the open letter she would send to the women and girls of the world to celebrate International Women's Day this week. In this honest conversation, Terri reflects on the impact of a traumatic childhood that included both physical and sexual abuse. She tells Jess how this abuse affected her ...
Mar 09, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
TW: Contains discussions of domestic abuse, baby loss and suicide. In this special episode, Jess Phillips talks to author, former Love Island contestant and podcaster Malin Andersson about the open letter she would send to the women and girls of the world this International Women's Day. In this heartbreaking and inspiring conversation, Malin talks about surviving her abusing relationship, losing her baby daughter and how a meaningful note from her mother helped her to find her inner resilience a...
Mar 08, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this special live edition of Yours Sincerely, Jess Phillips talks to Fi Glover, Jane Garvey and Shaun Keaveny about how her career in politics inspired her to step into podcasting. They talk about what life in Westminster actually looks like, the stories that have made their guests cry and why Jess would like to have Boris Johnson on the podcast, Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod H...
Oct 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 60
