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Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

The Poolwww.the-pool.com
Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email [email protected]. All submissions will be kept anonymous.

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Episodes

Dear Viv: I'm exhausted with the world

On this week’s podcast: Viv discusses what to do when life gets too much and you just feel completely overwhelmed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 201810 minEp. 94

Dear Viv: How should I behave around a friend who is ill?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses younger siblings with questions about sex, how to talk to an old friend with cancer, downgrading a friend with benefits to 'just friends', and taking the leap to live abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 201814 minEp. 90

Dear Viv: Three Years On

To celebrate three years of The Pool and Dear Viv, our resident agony aunt Viv Groskop takes a look back at some of the classic questions she's received over the years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 201829 minEp. 89

Dear Viv: Should I contact the woman my dad's been flirting with?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether a daughter should get involved in her father's office flirtation – and whether she should even know about it in the first place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 20189 minEp. 86

Dear Viv: Can we ban kids from our wedding?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a teacher in a dilemma, getting over an ex boyfriend, and what to say when you don't want children at your wedding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201818 minEp. 84

Dear Viv: Should I invite my difficult brother to a family dinner?

In this holiday special, Viv discusses whether or not to invite a difficult brother to a family meal, coping with in-laws without using alcohol, dealing with a sibling fallout and how to eliminate New Year resolution guilt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 201720 minEp. 82

Dear Viv: How can I cope with my first Christmas alone?

In this week's Christmas special, Viv discusses dealing with the pressure of hosting, a first Christmas after losing parents, telling a child that Santa won't bring an expensive gift, and a Christmas pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201720 minEp. 81

Dear Viv: When should I tell my daughter about sex?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses dealing with a family fallout, drifting apart from a best friend, handling parents with offensive views, and when to have The Big Chat with your child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201713 minEp. 79

Dear Viv: How can I help my overweight teenager?

On this week's podcast Viv discusses a territorial housemate, having to work with a colleague who once bullied you, and a teenager who can't stop eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201712 minEp. 77

Dear Viv: How can I reclaim my social life, post-divorce?

In this week's podcast, Viv discusses when a friend owes you money, when banter in a relationship goes too far, adapting to a high pressure promotion, and how to get your social life back after a divorce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 201714 minEp. 76

Dear Viv: My son's addicted to being online

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a needy neighbour, a boyfriend who won't do chores, a screen-addict son, and how to stop fear from taking control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201716 minEp. 75

Dear Viv: I love my stepkids, but they tire me out

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you face the prospect of keeping a secret from the man you are going to marry, and when the shock of becoming a stepmother gets too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 201714 minEp. 73

Dear Viv: My flatmate never leaves her room

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with an introvert flatmate, feeling pessimistic about a career in the arts, and what to do when a grieving friend needs more help than you can give Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201716 minEp. 71

Dear Viv: I feel like I've turned into another person

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you’ve been through a break-up and all you want is to love and be loved, but suddenly everything seems meaningless and pointless Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 201714 minEp. 70
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