So Lucky with Dawn O’Porter

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Often we only get to see one version of someone – and usually only the best.

In this fast, funny, frank new podcast series, Dawn O’Porter dives in with a variety of guests to explore all the sides to their stories. Each week, interviewees such as Matt Haig, Sara Pascoe and Scarlett Curtis open up about their highs and lows, their hopes and fears, and their lucky and unlucky moments.

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Episodes

Sarah Jones

Award-winning performer and playwright Sarah Jones talks to Dawn about love, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and how we define luck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Sinéad Burke

Writer and fashionista Sinéad Burke talks to Dawn about breaking into a competitive industry, representation, and loving the skin your in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Daisy Haggard

Back to Life star Daisy Haggard meets Dawn to talk periods, gaining more focus after having kids, and the importance of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Angela Scanlon

Presenter Angela Scanlon talks to Dawn about Robot Wars, anxiety, and remembering to switch off occasionally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Clara Francis

In this episode Dawn talks to her friend, actor and designer Clara Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6

See you in the new year

A quick hello from Dawn, who will be back with more great guests in the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2019•27 sec

Scarlett Curtis

Dawn and writer Scarlett Curtis discuss health, pain and privilege. Scarlett's latest book, It’s Not Okay To Feel Blue and Other Lies , is out now in print, ebook and audiobook. Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky , is available now in print, ebook and audiobook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Giovanna Fletcher

Dawn and Giovanna Fletcher discuss motherhood and judgement, and how to balance family time and me time. Giovanna's donation page for her CoppaFeel Himalayas trek: https://live.everydayhero.com/page/7cHmTAADQACAAAAAAC4Snw.html Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky , is available now in print, ebook and audiobook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 12, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Lionel Shriver

Dawn meets author and journalist Lionel Shriver to discuss pushiness, guarding your time and not being on social media. Lionel’s latest book, Property , is out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky , is out now in print, ebook and audiobook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Matt Haig

Dawn talks to bestselling author Matt Haig about how being a mental health ambassador is a ridiculous thing, looking forward to rejection letters, and being grateful for things you never would have thought you’d be grateful for. Matt's book Notes on a Nervous Planet is out in paperback now, as is his latest children’s book The Truth Pixie Goes to School . Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky , is available now in print, ebook and audiobook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Nov 28, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Sara Pascoe

In the first episode of her new podcast series, Dawn sits down with Sara to discuss being "content with mediocrity", how a stellar career highlight can feel surprisingly different to how it looks, and Sara's personal definition of luck. Sara’s book, Sex Power Money , is out now, as is her podcast of the same name. Dawn's latest book, also called So Lucky , is available now in print, ebook and audiobook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Coming soon

Dawn O'Porter gives us the low-down on her new podcast series, So Lucky. Check out Dawn's latest novel, also called So Lucky: Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/so-lucky/id1459972091?mt=11&app=itunes Apple Audiobook: https://books.apple.com/gb/audiobook/so-lucky/id1485521152?mt=11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 08, 2019•1 min

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