Has your life turned out the way you thought it would? Jake Humphrey thinks it’s only with hindsight that he can see that he’s ended up exactly where he’s supposed to be. In this chat, life-long friends Fearne and Jake talk about what role a safe and loving home life plays in allowing us to spread our wings. Plus, they take on grind culture – does a relentless work ethic really lead to greatness? Or are consistency and a work life balance more important? Thanks to the sponsors of this seri...
Mar 29, 2021•58 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Does feeling different to others – or perceiving others as different to you – make you uncomfortable, or do you celebrate uniqueness? June Sarpong reckons we all need to own our differences. In fact, she’s now using her own experience of working in TV to make the industry a kinder and more inclusive place for everyone to thrive in, regardless of their background. In this chat with Fearne, she’s honest about when she, as someone who considers herself an activist, still has had to check her own be...
Mar 22, 2021•47 min•Season 9Ep. 5
We're constantly being told happiness will come from material objects, but in this chat with Fearne monk Thubten explains why the outside world is trying to sell us an unrealistic dream. You don't need fixing; Thubten explores how meditation can help shift your focus from outside validation to finding contentment in your inner world. A Monk's Guide To Happiness is out now, and contains lots more detail on those guiding principles. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, WeDo/. Find...
Mar 15, 2021•55 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Meditating doesn't have to mean sitting still, in fact for Stacey Solomon calming an anxious mind is about keeping her hands busy with tidying and crafting. In this chat with Fearne, Stacey also talks about body image, and where she finds her now infamous confidence to stand up to media outlets and trolls who are determined to shame her. Stacey's book, Tap To Tidy, is out now, and has lots of brilliant ideas to help you live by the mantra 'tidy house, tidy mind'. Thanks to the sponsors of ...
Mar 08, 2021•45 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Do you believe the thoughts in your head without question? Rhonda Byrne explores why you shouldn't believe any of your negative thoughts, because none of them are true. In this chat with Fearne, the iconic author of The Secret explains why embracing your inner child might just be the key to ever-lasting happiness. If you feel ready to remove all negative thoughts from your life, Rhonda's latest book, The Greatest Secret, is out now. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, WeDo/. Fi...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 2
Insecurity isn’t something you’d expect a Miss World winner to feel, but Priyanka Chopra Jonas has learnt that confidence isn’t ever-present. In fact, in this chat she and Fearne explore how confidence and satisfaction with life have to be actively practiced and cultivated. It’s in her memoir, Unfinished, that Priyanka reflects on the past experiences that built her incredible resilience, and it’s available to buy now www.unfinishedbypriyanka.com Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Ha...
Feb 22, 2021•49 min•Season 9Ep. 1
He's the man who had everything - and it's taken Robbie Williams years to work out why that didn't make him happy. To finish series eight, Fearne catches up with Robbie to talk about his life in lockdown, wrestling with the impact we have of our kids - and the things he misses (and doesn't miss) about his hometown of Stoke. Content warning: reference to suicide Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare....
Dec 07, 2020•51 min•Season 8Ep. 11
The England football manager opens up to Fearne about his life in the public eye - and how he copes in such high pressure roles as player and now as coach. Along the way they discuss star signs, the importance of getting back to nature and the most unusual things people have said to him in the past. His new book, Anything is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreams is available now . Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare ...
Nov 30, 2020•50 min•Season 8Ep. 10
What if all the work we're doing on ourselves is part of the problem? Pandora Sykes has been wrestling with our obsession with wellness to see if we're taking it all a bit too seriously - and in this chat with Fearne, they chat about the simple principles we can remember to keep ourselves grounded. How Do We Know We’re Doing It Right? by Pandora Sykes is published by Hutchinson Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first ord...
Nov 23, 2020•48 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Deepak has been at the forefront of all things well being for the best part of four decades - and in this conversation with Fearne, they get to grips with what has been probably the hardest year for most of us. If you’re interested in Deepak's new initiative on championing positive mental health support, you can find out more at neveralone.love . Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to&nbs...
Nov 16, 2020•41 min•Season 8Ep. 8
The bestselling author joins fangirl Fearne to discuss superattactors, rewriting your story, tuning out the noise, the resistors in your life... a cornucopia of tools that Gabby has written about to help you make sense of the world. Gabby's new book, You Are The Guru, is available right now as an audiobook. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare.com and enter the code HAPPY20 at...
Nov 09, 2020•47 min•Season 8Ep. 7
The year started so strong for the Ivor Novello nominated Amahla - and as her new track Bold shows, she is not letting the current crisis stop that flow. Fearne chats to the singer about the track, which features on, you guessed it, Happy Place - The Album. You can hear the full track now, plus exclusive new work from: Ludovico Einaudi Emeli Sande Sam Fender Rhys Lewis LARRY PINK THE HUMAN Tommy Ashby Billie Marten Luke Sital Singh Stephan Moccio Lissie Geejay Kye Sones ...all available, right n...
Nov 05, 2020•12 min•Season 8Ep. 7
They've been friends since they were kids, but this is the first time Fearne has interviewed Kye Sones - and all because Kye has written My Mind & Me, a brand new song for Happy Place, the album. In this (only slightly awkward) conversation, they talk about the making of the track, love, loss and healing. Discover My Mind & Me, and the whole Happy Place album, right now, whereever you get your music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 04, 2020•18 min•Season 8Ep. 7
How did Dame Helen Mirren come to appear on Happy Place the album? Fearne is joined by collaborator Adam Martin (from the excellent meditation podcast GABA) to reminisce on the making of their song, with a score by Amelia Warner. Happy Place - The Album is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 03, 2020•21 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Start your week with this powerful chat with one of Britain's best singers. In this in-depth interview, Fearne talks to Sam about self-acceptance, pronouns, and making big decisions while you're in the public eye. Sam's new album, LoveGoes, is out now. Content warning: references to anorexia, body image, OCD Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare.com and enter the code HAPPY20 at chec...
Nov 02, 2020•52 min•Season 8Ep. 6
He's one half of Slaves and Larry Pink The Human - and it's in that guise he joins Fearne to talk about heartbreaking story behind his beautiful song, Love You, Bye . Love You, Bye is part of Happy Place - The Album, which also features new songs by Emeli Sande, Sam Fender, Ludovico Einaudi, Amahla and more. Download it wherever you get your music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 01, 2020•21 min•Season 8Ep. 5
An exclusive listen to the new track by Emeli Sandé, available on the new Happy Place album. In this chat with Fearne, the singer discusses how music can help make a difference to all our lives in these challenging times. You can hear the full track right now as part of Happy Place - The Album on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music AND on limited edition vinyl. The full album features Sam Fender, Ludovico Einaudi, Amahla... and Dame Helen Mirren. Discover it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Oct 30, 2020•15 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Biffy Clyro's frontman Simon Neil has always written moments from his life into his songs - and, as he tells Fearne, it's something that he has had mixed feelings about. In this wide-ranging talk, they discuss standing still after years on the road, opening up about mental health in young men, meditation and the joy of expressing yourself through art. Content warning: suicide In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-82...
Oct 26, 2020•43 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Fearne's favourite pianist jumps on a Zoom to talk about his contribution to Happy Place - The Album: a cover of Prince's Sometimes It Snows In April. Along the way they talk about the power of dreams and marvel at the view outside his Italian home. You can hear the track right now as part of Happy Place - The Album on Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you get your music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 23, 2020•14 min•Season 8Ep. 5
He's been on our screens in five different decades, but Phillip Schofield can still surprise us. In this podcast exclusive, Fearne chats to Phillip about his extraordinary life on camera, his continued fear of singing, and the mental loops he trapped himself in as he came to terms with his sexualty. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare.com and enter the code HAPPY20 at checkou...
Oct 19, 2020•54 min•Season 8Ep. 4
To celebrate the launch of Happy Place - The Album, singer-songwriter Billie Marten joins Fearne to talk about the writing of Orange Tree, her exclusive track for the album. You can hear the full track right now as part of Happy Place - The Album on Apple Music, Spotify AND on a limited edition vinyl. The full album features Emeli Sande, Sam Fender, Ludovico Einaudi, Amahla and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 16, 2020•13 min•Season 8Ep. 3
As the lead singer in the indie band Skunk Anansie, Skin was one of the iconic faces of the nineties. These days, she mixes her singing with Djing, and has written a new book called It Takes Blood and Guts. In this chat with Fearne, she recounts some of the ways she dealt with the prejudice she faced as a black, queer woman fronting an indie band - and how a chance encounter with Judi Dench helped her find her own voice. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and...
Oct 12, 2020•43 min•Season 8Ep. 3
There are only a few people in this world to have a 'method' named after them. The Wim Hof Method, and the man behind it, are game-changing and rule-breaking in equal measure. And whilst he has been called controversial in his enthusiasm for cold showers and controlled breathing to enhance general health and well-being, Wim is rare in embracing the scrutiny of scientists and sceptics. In this conversation with Fearne, The 'Ice Man' talks about the tragic circumstances that brought him to this ep...
Oct 05, 2020•48 min•Season 8Ep. 2
At 21 years old, Jay became a monk. For the next three years he applied himself to a simpler life, away from modern trappings. Ten years later, he tells Fearne what he learned from that time that he still applies today - helping him on the road to helping others - and becoming a best-selling author and podcaster to boot. Thanks to the sponsors of this series of Happy Place, Stripe and Stare - for 20% off your first order, head to stripeandstare.com and enter the code HAPPY20 at checkout. H...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 1
She may have founded one of the biggest online retail success stories in British history, but Holly Tucker hasn't stopped dreaming big. In this inspiring chat with Fearne, she discusses the hard work that went into starting Not On The High Street, her new project Holly & Co, and the stresses that success has put on everyone involved. Discover the Happy Place Virtual Festival - all for free - at happyplacefestival.com This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful&nb...
Jul 06, 2020•52 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Aimi and her sister Emma both experienced anxiety and depression while they were at school - and whilst there's a stigma around mental health today, back then it was even worse. So they came up with Happiful. Fearne connects with co-founder Aimi to discover how those early experiences came to shape her life, and how the support network she created came to help her again, a little further down the road. Discover Happiful - including its directory of over 17,000 professionals including counsellors...
Jun 29, 2020•55 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Celebrated portraitist Jonathan Yeo has spent a long time staring into people's eyes. And not just anyone's eyes: some of the most influential and powerful people in the world. Because of that, he's in quite a unique position to talk about body language and how we express ourselves, and the importance of face-to-face communication. See the finished portrait of Fearne here . Discover the Happy Place Virtual Festival - all for free - at happyplacefestival.com This series of Hap...
Jun 22, 2020•48 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Fresh from her Happy Place Virtual Festival performance, Freya talks to Fearne about her difficult school days, her unconventional approach to learning piano and the importance she places on writing her own songs. Discover the full Happy Place Festival line-up - all for free - at happyplacefestival.com This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful - to discover their magazine or if you're looking for online counselling support in your area, head to happiful.com/happyplace H...
Jun 15, 2020•52 min•Season 7Ep. 7
After finding chart-topping success at a formative age, Alicia Keys has spent a lot of time thinking about the high expectations we put on each other. From her own people-pleasing tendencies in her early career, to her very recent breakthroughs in valuing her own self-worth. In this conversation with Fearne, held under lockdown conditions, they explore those discoveries, her book More Myself , and her forthcoming studio album, Alicia . This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful - to dis...
Jun 08, 2020•50 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Through their own podcast and social media, they have shared their most intimate parenting highs and lows - and in this late night chat with Fearne, the Ramseys discuss how they've coped in lockdown, what topics are still out of bounds, and how to be themselves as well as a couple. Warning: discussion of miscarriage Vote for Happy Place at the British Podcast Awards: britishpodcastawards.com/vote This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful - to discover their magazine or if you're lookin...
Jun 01, 2020•49 min•Season 7Ep. 6
