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Happy Place

Fearne Cotton
Mental Health
Parenting
Anxiety
Grief
Self-Acceptance
Aging
Social Media
Relationships
Happiness
Nutrition
Motherhood
Personal Growth
Shame
Therapy
Friendship
Self-Care
ADHD
Vulnerability
Resilience
Mindfulness

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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Latest Episodes

That moment you want the ground to swallow you whole - we’ve all been there!

On this week’s Happy Place Hotline, Fearne helps listener Charlotte get an embarrassing moment off her chest, and shares some of her own red-faced experiences.

We also he... more

When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest.

Fearne unpacks her own... more

The Happy Place Hotline is officially open… and we want to hear from YOU!

This is a bonus dose of Happy Place, inspired by your stories.

Whether you have a dilemma, or problem that needs solving, thoughts on a recent episode of Happy Place, or just... more

How do you find joy in the darkest of times? Broadcaster, writer and DJ Gemma Cairney has some ideas. She joins Fearne in the Happy Place studio to talk about sisterhood, shame and subverting the status quo.

Fearne and Gemma go way back. From their ... more

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Recent Guests

Gemma Cairney
Broadcaster, writer and DJ
Episode: Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo
Chris Olsen
TikTok creator and author of I Think My Therapist Hates Me: A Memoir.
Episode: Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Actor known for Modern Family and Tru
Episode: Jesse Tyler Ferguson: “If things don’t scare you, what’s the point?” Facing fear head-on
Megan McKenna
Public figure, reality TV star, musician, author
Self/Brand collaborations mentioned in episode
Episode: “I know I’m safe but my body doesn’t!” Megan McKenna is coping with PTSD and sleep paralysis
Orly Klein
Psychology lecturer and researcher
Co-author of Letters To Our Sons
Episode: Stephen Graham and Orly Klein: "Consent, compassion, condom!" The advice teenage boys need
Stephen Graham
Actor, co-author of Letters To Our Sons
Letters To Our Sons book project
Episode: Stephen Graham and Orly Klein: "Consent, compassion, condom!" The advice teenage boys need
Susie Dent
Author of Death Writ Large; lexicographer and Countdown panelist
Oxford English Dictionary / Countdown
Episode: Book Club Meets: Murder mysteries and naming emotions, with Susie Dent
Miquita Oliver
Guest on the show; former Pop World presenter
Miss Me / Pop World
Episode: Miquita Oliver: "I thought I hated you Fearne, I was actually scared!" Debunking female rivalry
Tom Read Wilson
Actor and showman known for The A to Z of Me
The A to Z of Me
Episode: Tom Read Wilson: “My quirks are my superpower!” Be ok with people not liking you

Host

Fearne Cotton
Host of Happy Place, guiding conversations with warmth and openness about life, happiness, and wellbeing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 21k ratings
  • Too many ads

    I love fern but the ads are way to long- I found myself skipping and skipping and it was still ads so switched off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    London-loves
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • Ridiculous number ads

    Skipped through over six minutes of ads just to get to that start of the episode. Such a nuisance and borderline unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EmLoZ23
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Tom Read Wilson

    LOVED this ep! Tom is hysterical, we need more of him! Great banter between him & Ferne, please get the tv show sorted Ferne!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nic_1.1
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Too many ads

    Crazy amount of ads - makes it so difficult to listen to so won’t bother.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jon W!
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • My favourite

    I’m not really a podcast person, but this is a little slice of happiness I look forward to in my day. Fern is an incredibly relatable human, and in a world where everything can feel like perfection, I really appreciate her honest approach to doing life and its ups and downs. It makes me smile and reminds me not to take life too seriously!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nmm200
    South Africaa month ago

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Listeners love the warmth and honesty, especially when guests share vulnerability and practical wellbeing tips.
Guests' stories about mental health and family life resonate as relatable and inspiring.
Many praise the show's breadth of guests and topics, while some feel ads interrupt the flow too often.

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Talking Points

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Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo
Q: Who would you say is there one person for you that did that?
Cairney says Erykah Badu made her feel at home and showed her that she could enter a different realm through music, style and self-expression.
Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo
Q: How do you think that career impacted you?
Cairney says the culture expected women to be palatable and that young presenters were not prepared for the emotional and social pressures of the entertainment industry. She had hoped work would create a sense of family and belonging.
Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”
Q: What do you have to ensure is in your life non-negotiable to keep you on the straight and narrow in that way?
Olsen says routine helped early in sobriety, but his longer-term work has been identifying when he is trying to fill a void and learning to enjoy things without overthinking them.
Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”
Q: How easy was that to do?
Olsen says self-forgiveness unfolded in layers. Treatment helped him process his past, but writing his memoir later brought a deeper, painful empathy for his younger self.
Happy Place Hotline: Ending friendships and embracing hibernation
Q: How do you make those cold, dark weekends feel special without spending a fortune?
Cotton recommends simple activities such as baking, watching films, sharing food, and letting older children spend time independently. She says parents need not make every weekend memorable or leave the house.

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What is Happy Place about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Happy Place hosts intimate conversations with a wide range of guests who discuss life, happiness, mental health, parenting, creativity, and resilience. Episodes frequently center on personal growth, vulnerability, and practical strategies for wellbeing, often blending heartfelt storytelling with expert insights. Notable patterns include exploration of anxiety, ADHD, relationships, and balancing demanding careers with family life, all through a warm, candid, and supportive lens. A standout is Fearne Cotton's emphasis on turning difficult experiences into opportunities for connection, play, and self-compassion, making the show feel like a comforting guide for listeners seeking practical happiness in everyday life.

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1. Begin Again with Davina McCall
2. How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
3. Great Company with Jamie Laing
4. Happy Mum
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Recent guests on Happy Place include:

1. Gemma Cairney
2. Chris Olsen
3. Jesse Tyler Ferguson
4. Megan McKenna
5. Orly Klein
6. Stephen Graham
7. Susie Dent
8. Miquita Oliver

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