Happy Place

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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Stephen Fry

It's hard enough speaking in public about your mental health - so how is it to be the figurehead? Stephen Fry speaks to Fearne about his work as president of the charity Mind , and the issues he is forced to confront when speaking to others about their own problems. Along the way we hear how Stephen likes to unwind, his new life as a vegetarian, and the many, many wonderful turns of phrase that makes spending time with Stephen such a lovely experience. Subscribe to Happy Place now at officialfea...

Mar 26, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Matt Haig

At the age of 24, Matt Haig was working in Ibiza with his girlfriend when he had a life-changing panic attack. Today he talks to Fearne about what happened next, his slow road to recovery and acceptance - and how the author of Reasons To Stay Alive found writing and talking about his experiences has helped him and others. This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you're in the UK and in need of someone to talk to someone, this is a great list of people . For those out...

Mar 19, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Paloma Faith

How do you stop ambition becoming addiction? Paloma Faith has walked that tightrope for many years now, and is still hitting new career highs. So how does she do it, and stay grounded in reality? The singer reveals to Fearne how she keeps it altogether, from the new energy of motherhood, to guilty pleasures and the occasional bout of revenge. Subscribe to Happy Place now at officialfearnecotton.com/happyplace Thanks to our sponsors Garnier - the amazing video that Fearne mentions at the start of...

Mar 12, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Dawn French

Over her amazing career she's made millions laugh - and isn't shy of a good chuckle herself. But what makes Dawn French happy? And what are the difficult decisions has she made over her sixty years that have helped her stay so positive? Fearne travels to Cornwall, to Dawn's family home, to find out... Subscribe to Happy Place now at officialfearnecotton.com/happyplace Thanks to our sponsors Garnier, who have launched a fab new initiative called Commit To Care. Find out more here . Hosted on Acas...

Mar 05, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Tom Daley & Dustin Lance Black

Fearne drops in to Tom and Lance's flat in south London to celebrate the news of their first baby, and to learn what makes them happy. Amongst the joy and goodwill messages, there have been some negative comments. We hear the way in which they deal with people’s opinions and continue to celebrate the good news. They discuss the fine details of surrogacy, what it means for them as a gay couple to start a family, and how they think it will impact their already busy and successful lives. New to the...

Mar 05, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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