Struggle to make tasteful decisions when it comes to decorating? Tessa would ideally like to live in a Barbie pink room inspired by one she saw in Goodfellas and Stevie until recently attempted to make every room look like the Gryffindor common room. They delve into the ways you can adapt, negotiate and embrace your taste (or lack of) without being drowned in Pinterest hacks that all somehow involve rope. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.co...
Oct 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 118
Always comparing yourself to others? Is it getting you down? Stevie and Tessa have an array of tips to stop you (and themselves!!) getting the ol green eye - plus how you can actually turn around and use it as a positive. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this sh...
Oct 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 117
Want to go to therapy but no idea where to start? In a time when everyone could do with someone to talk to, Stevie and Tessa chat to the totally brilliant Psychology Well-being Practitioner Melissa about how to self-refer through the NHS, how to get the most out of your sessions and to how to stop trying to make your therapist laugh. Melissa's recommendations if you're looking for a therapist; (Some of these are private and some are NHS): Mind: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-suppo...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 116
Constantly glued to your phone? Accidentally lost a whole day scrolling through pictures of seals? Stevie (ex-phone addict currently in recovery) and Tessa (techniques for not becoming reliant on hers include having it run over by a car) trawl through various ways to keep your screen time down and get you analogue again. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by...
Sep 29, 2020•36 min•Ep. 115
Tessa and Stevie get flustered about their birthdays so have done some research as to how to stop getting flustered. Whether it’s the concept of ageing, career milestone angst or just not wanting a fuss (while secretly wanting a fuss) here’s how to sail through a birthday with ease. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. ...
Sep 22, 2020•32 min•Ep. 114
In a creative rut? Lost your mojo? Hit the wall and convinced you’ll never be able to make anything ever again? Stevie and Tessa are feeling exactly the same. They deep dive into the four causes of creative block, and learn how to get over it (or under it, through it, or all the way around it). Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by Dav...
Sep 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 113
Did you know that anger is actually helpful? Stevie and Tessa have learned that every human experiences anger, but often women (and some men of course!) are socialised to repress it causing all kinds of problems. So if you’re thinking, “I never get angry” - perhaps you should?! If this sounds very clever and psychological that’s because it is (Stevie did a lot of googling), so strap in and learn how to communicate anger, what to do when it rears its (possibly not so ugly) head, and how to make i...
Sep 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 112
Nobody Panic at the Disco! (Oh boy that felt good to write.) After a listener request from Orla, age 11, Tessa and Stevie are heading back to school to dance their way through a step by step guide to going to a disco. Featuring several personal triumphs and disasters, a velveteen waistcoat and lace cravat, and a cautionary tale about racketeering and Panda Pops. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded by Naomi Parnell and ...
Sep 01, 2020•34 min•Ep. 111
A do-over episode! We had so many fantastic listener tips for getting better at summer when you're not a summer person that we thought we'd put them all in an extra episode. Full of genuinely helpful listener advice, carefully curated into a path from toe to top! Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic ...
Aug 25, 2020•32 min•Ep. 110
Terrible at packing? Always bring too many things and eight pairs of high heels ‘just in case’? Tessa once tried to fly to Jersey from Edinburgh with a big bag full of wet clothes, and Stevie spent seven years dragging around an old vintage suitcase with no handle so the one way to push it was to crouch down beside it. With some top tips from professional packers, they learn how to pack like the pros. Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco ...
Aug 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 109
Hate the heat? Can’t stand cropped tops? Hate wasps? Stevie despised summer until very recently, whereas Tessa is like a plant. They look at ways to get through the hot season while keeping your cool (spoiler: it’s all about your perspective). Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Aug 11, 2020•28 min•Ep. 108
Finding the lockdown ease incredibly stressful? Stevie and Tessa are too. And with the rules continually changing, and friends acting in all different sorts of ways (some aren’t comfortable in groups yet, some went to illegal raves) how do you navigate it without exploding? This week we look at how to destress and stick to your guns - whether your guns are isolation or holidaying in Spain. NB the rules we mention are right at the time of recording, but check the government website for the most r...
Aug 04, 2020•33 min•Ep. 107
Did you know that being sensitive is actually a GOOD thing? Stevie and Tessa have learned that it’s a bit of a superpower. They do the sensitivity test (and score 100%) and look at how to navigate today’s society when you’re liable to cry on a bus because you saw a nice dog. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Hosted ...
Jul 28, 2020•35 min•Ep. 106
Slowly heading back to work and finding yourself not remembering how to do your job? Taking three days to read one page? Completely overwhelmed and anxious about everything? Stevie and Tessa delve into how to cruise back to work, plus an important update about the Mayan calendar. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic . Ho...
Jul 21, 2020•31 min•Ep. 105
Stevie and Tessa have been doing a lot of reading about how to be better allies, and discuss what this means for the benefit of anyone with privilege who might be feeling confused and lost. While many of you may be further along the path, this covers the very basics that they both found really helpful in the early stages of “unlearning” and practising allyship towards any marginalised community. Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur...
Jul 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 104
Stevie and Tessa speak to nutritional therapist Florence Wylde Nicholas about how eating well is about so much more than kale and smoothies. From lessons about the gut right through to how you poo - here are some basics on how to make sure the way you’re eating is benefiting your body. THIS IS SUCH A FASCINATING EPISODE. Find Florence's website here . Follow Florence on Instagram: @florencewylde Follow Wylde Feasts on Instagram: @wylde_feasts Always make sure you consult a professional or your G...
Jul 07, 2020•46 min•Ep. 103
Got a friendship you’ve let drift off, sails blowing in the wind, no one on board? Maybe you’ve moved away, moved jobs, or just moved on. Stevie and Tessa learn how to dive in and get that ship back on course! Features very few sailing metaphors, but Stevie really commits to a graveyard theme. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/no...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 102
Stevie and Tessa dream about getting a puppy. Actor, writer, performer and their very good friend Liz Kingsman (Borderline, Parlement, King Gary) just bought Emmett the Cockapoo. She shares what she’s learned, what to prep, how much they wee and the weird thing about chew toys you didn’t know about. Genuinely fascinating stuff and also visit Stevie's Instagram for some top pictures of Emmet being adorable during the recording. Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Prod...
Jun 23, 2020•35 min•Ep. 101
Hopeless in the kitchen? Afraid of the oven? Deeply suspicious of the hob? So are Tessa and Stevie but now they’ve slowly, slowly, slowly, managed to teach themselves a few things. Although they are still not experts so expect tips like “buy a big knife” and “get one of those pans you know the flat one”. Books Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger From the Oven to the Table by Diana Henry Online Jack Monroe on Twitter : @BootstrapCook Miguel Barclay’s One Pound Meals on Instagram : @miguelbarclay ...
Jun 16, 2020•35 min•Ep. 100
Tessa maintains she has never been wrong in her life. Stevie gently attempts to dismantle this while coming up with expert advice on how to go about saying sorry. Because, despite what you (or indeed Tessa) might think, everyone is wrong sometimes and that’s okay. This episode was recorded pre-corona or 'the great before' as Tessa likes to call it. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @Nobody...
Jun 09, 2020•34 min•Ep. 99
This week, watching the protests happen across the world in response to the murder of innocent black man George Floyd by white police officers, we didn’t feel we could add anything to the conversation. Instead we’d love you to listen to voices more important than ours right now, to the podcasts we’re listening to as we try and learn, educate ourselves and do better. We’ll be back next week x Sign the change.org Justice for George Floyd petition here . Donate Minnesota Freedom Fund George Floyd M...
Jun 02, 2020•3 min
Tessa and Stevie take live questions over YouTube about everything from how to survive your first job and how to appear more confident to how to follow your dreams (even if they’re scary). Also some fun questions about when they first met each other (Stevie was horrible to Tessa) and whether they play musical instruments (no). Features three strong brandies (Stevie) and half a gin and tonic (Tessa). Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vi...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
Stevie and Tessa both have imposter syndrome to varying degrees, and they’ve both done research to try and kick the habit. Or rather, as they discover, ACCEPT the habit and stop said habit from taking over your life and holding you back. You’re meant to be where you are! Own it! Go into that meeting with confidence. Don’t let opportunities freeze you with fear. You can do it! Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nob...
May 19, 2020•39 min•Ep. 97
Welcome to the Nobody Panic Guided Run! This is a twenty minute run with Stevie and Tessa, otherwise known as Coach Bennett and Coach Randy. Whether you’ve done ten IronMans, you’re building to a 5k, or you’ve never run a stride in your life, this guided run is for you! Put on your running gear and we’ll see you on the start line! Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyPanicPod Support t...
May 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 96
Want to move a bit? Hate the idea of doing it at home? Stevie and Tessa can’t tell you how to do the perfect press up (Stevie has no arm strength and Tessa arguably has no stomach muscles) but they can get you into the zone PSYCHOLOGICALLY. Practical tips on how to start, keep going and not get bothered by the dishes rattling in the cupboard every time you jump up and down. Good lockdown home workout resources (thanks everyone who messaged us!) On Instagram: @patrickmojoPT - Runs Zoom HIIT class...
May 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 95
Hate poetry? Put off for life by GCSE English and think it’s all daffodils and iambic pentameter? This one is for you. The wonderful Rob Auton, host of The Rob Auton Daily Podcast and owner of the world’s greatest voice, guides Stevie and Tessa through the world of poetry, and teaches us how to release our inner poet. You can follow Rob on Twitter : @RobertAuton and Instagram : @robauton You can listen to The Rob Auton Daily Podcast here and also follow it on Twitter and Instagram : @robautonpod...
May 07, 2020•43 min
Have a friend going through a bad time? Feel like you don’t know what to do or say? Stevie and Tessa talk to comedian, writer, presenter and author of upcoming book Cheer The F**K Up Jack Rooke to find out how to do more than just nervously ask them if they are ok every four seconds, and actually be supportive. Follow Jack Rooke on Twitter: @jackrooke and Instagram : @jackdaverooke Jack's book Cheer The F**K Up is out on the 30th July - pre-order it here . Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell fo...
May 05, 2020•50 min•Ep. 94
Want to say something more than “I like that” when you look at art? In this BONUS EPISODE Stevie and Tessa talk to artist/comedian/podcaster Annie McGrath about how they can sound more cultured in art galleries, what classicism is and if it’s OK to think Picasso is “a bit too much”. You’ll come out of it feeling very reminiscent of the 16th century (just one of the examples of things you can say to sound clever). Follow Annie McGrath on Twitter : @AnnieMcTweet and Instagram : @mcgrath.annie List...
Apr 30, 2020•37 min
Everyone wants you to love your body – but Stevie and Tessa both find that hard. Or rather, Stevie finds it hard and Tessa has come through the other side and now demands to be nude at all times. They look at the body positivity and body neutrality movements, offer great people to follow on Instagram that aren’t 90% ab and discuss why Stevie dressed like a Victorian lawyer for most of her 20s. Stevie’s follow recommendations: @bodyposipanda @radhikasanghani @libbyshappyproject @gracewoodward @st...
Apr 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 93
Part 2 of this week’s book club special is about picking those all-important novels. Stevie and Tessa are joined by best-selling author of The Last Day, QI elf, No Such Thing As A Fish podcaster and Austentatious regular Andrew Hunter Murray with some brilliant recommendations and a left field excel spreadsheet. Follow Andrew Hunter Murray on Twitter: @andrewhunterm Andrew’s book ‘The Last Day’ is out now – buy it here . Andrew’s Recommendations: Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey by Richard ...
Apr 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 92
