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Happy Place

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

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

When was the last time you told someone exactly how much you earn? Entrepreneur Emma Grede - who co-founded Good American with Khloe Kardashian - says that when women avoid talking about money, money avoids them.

In this chat with Fearne, Emma expla... more

What if your best decade is still ahead of you? At 62, broadcaster and healthy aging expert Liz Earle is fitter, stronger, and happier than ever.

In this chat with Fearne, Liz shares how she went from overwhelmed, overweight, and exhausted during pe... more

Should you give your inner critic have a name? Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry reckons giving that nagging voice in your head a silly name is the first step to stopping it running your life.

In this chat with Fearne, Philippa explains why ... more

What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what’s feeling a bit heavier.

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Recent Guests

Liz Earle
Author, journalist, founder of Liz Earle Beauty
Liz Earle Beauty
Episode: “I was overweight and unhappy!” Liz Earle’s perimenopause and midlife reinvention
Philippa Perry
Psychotherapist, writer, journalist
Author of Shrink Solves Murder and Likeable
Episode: Philippa Perry: Why everyone has an inner critic, and how to stop believing yours
Bryony Gordon
Mental health advocate, author of People Pleaser and Mad Girl
Author, Mental Health Advocate
Episode: Bryony Gordon: How people pleasing fuelled my OCD, alcoholism, and eating disorder
Jimmy Carr
Comedian and host of Last One Laughing, touring comedian
Self/Live Comedy Persona
Episode: Jimmy Carr: “Men half-arse things!” My thoughts on feminism, parenting, and success
Carol Vorderman
Engineer, broadcaster, public figure
Channel 5, Countdown, education advocate
Episode: Carol Vorderman: My ‘facelift’ became folklore! Can women have beauty and brains?
Ruth Langsford
Broadcaster and author
RTL/Love Your Home? (television career)
Episode: Ruth Langsford: “We all go through sh*t!” My life with divorce and dementia
Megan Barton-Hanson
Former Love Island contestant known for openness about sexuality and public scrutiny
Love Island / Reality TV
Episode: Break free from people pleasing, with Keisha Buchanan, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Jade Scott
Jade Scott
Contestant on Traitors, public perception challenges
Traitors (TV show)
Episode: Break free from people pleasing, with Keisha Buchanan, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Jade Scott
Keisha Buchanan
Original Sugar Babes member, public figure dealing with press and commentary
Sugar Babes
Episode: Break free from people pleasing, with Keisha Buchanan, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Jade Scott

Host

Fearne Cotton
Host of Happy Place

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20.8k ratings
  • Too many ads

    Unlistenable WAY to many adds.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sddfffeebcdssxfiigdc
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Please limit ads

    Loved the podcast for years! Great guests and topics to enjoy on a dog walk!

    Please reassess the amount of adverts that pop up!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lanalou84
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Ruth

    What a lovely lady. She came across exactly as I thought she would. The kind of person I would like to have as a friend. Sending you my love Ruth. I wanted to hug her when she cried.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgieJeggo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but way too many ads

    Like to listen whilst on the treadmill, but way too many ads that seem to go on for a very long time

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Julesb2610
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Monetisation at the expense of the experience

    I was staggered by the number of adverts - that were pretty ill fitted to the rest of the content and delivered at great length one after the other. Podcasts can be monetised without it feeling like this

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rachelli22
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Positive feedback on empowering conversations and relatable humor.
Many praise authenticity and depth, though some dislike the ad load.
Listeners appreciate candid, varied guests and insightful discussions on wellbeing.
Guests' stories and practical takeaways are consistently seen as valuable.

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“I was overweight and unhappy!” Liz Earle’s perimenopause and midlife reinvention
Q: If you could go back to your 40s and give your younger self three pieces of advice, what would they be?
Prioritize daylight, improve sleep routines, and lighten up—embrace new possibilities, stay curious, and invest in yourself so your cells respond positively over time.
Poorna Bell: "Women want more, not more to do!" How to put yourself first
Q: What is the first step, if you're lacking in confidence to making a change in the right direction?
Having a support system around you is really important, and it begins with a decision that you have to make yourself before you do anything, focusing on determining what you want your life to look like.
Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell
Q: What motivated you to learn how to fly a kestrel?
O'Farrell explains that hands-on research was vital to authentically represent the lives of ordinary people from the Elizabethan era, including practices like falconry.
Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell
Q: How did writing 'Hamnet' impact your perception of Shakespeare?
Maggie O'Farrell shares that she aimed to portray Shakespeare as a relatable human rather than merely a literary icon, thus making him less intimidating to readers.
Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls
Q: What's your Happy Place?
It's when I'm trusting my own gut and my own needs in that moment.

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

The show centers on personal growth, resilience, and everyday happiness, hosting a wide range of guests who share lived experiences, creative journeys, and mental health insights. Across episodes, topics like burnout, self-care, motherhood, identity, vulnerability, and strategies for well-being recur, often with emphasis on authenticity, empowerment, and practical takeaways. A standout aspect is hosting high-profile creatives and thought leaders alongside everyday voices, creating a human, hopeful vibe with conversations that balance funny anecdotes and tough realities. Innovations in guest storytelling and a consistent focus on wellbeing make it appealing to listeners seeking relatable guidance and inspiration.

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1. Begin Again with Davina McCall
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3. Great Company with Jamie Laing
4. We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson
5. Happy Mum Happy Baby

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Happy Place launched 8 years ago and published 438 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Happy Place?

Recent guests on Happy Place include:

1. Liz Earle
2. Philippa Perry
3. Bryony Gordon
4. Jimmy Carr
5. Carol Vorderman
6. Ruth Langsford
7. Megan Barton-Hanson
8. Jade Scott

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