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Happy Place

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

Natalie Heller is a tradwife influencer online. She’s got the perfect life: a brood of beautiful children and a handsome cowboy husband who eat her homemade bread and jams in their gorgeous red barn. What her millions of followers don’t know is that ... more

Mary Berry has been married for 60 years and says she and her husband have never had a cross word. Her secret? Do a lap of the garden before saying the thing you might regret.

In this chat with Fearne, Mary shares the simple principles that have gui... more

Alan Cumming's dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life’s work.

In this chat with Fearne, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him badly, and how ... more

Ever looked in the mirror and told yourself “I am enough” ...and not believed a word of it? Psychologist Dr Julie Smith reckons affirmations only work to boost confidence if – deep down – you already believe them.

In this chat with Fearne, Julie exp... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Cumming
Actor and author discussed in-depth about personal history and career
Independent/media/entertainment
Episode: Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no
Dr. Julie Smith
Psychologist and author known for accessible mental health guidance
Open When / Open When Open
Episode: "Why does criticism hurt so much?" Dr Julie on triggers and behaviour patterns
Louise Newson
GP, menopause specialist, author; founder of Newson Health Menopause Clinics and Balance App
Newson Health/Balance App
Episode: Dr Louise Newson: Anxiety! Joint pain! The perimenopause symptoms you’re ignoring
Joseph Fiennes
Actor known for Shakespeare in Love, Dear England
Actor
Episode: Fear can be wonderful or destructive! How to negotiate with doubt, with Joseph Fiennes
Nafessa Williams
Actress known for Rivals and Black Lightning
Rivals (Disney), Black Lightning
Episode: Sex scenes are liberating! Nafessa Williams on Rivals, racism, and self-belief
Nicole LePera
Holistic psychologist, author of Reparenting the Inner Child
Instagram @theholisticpsychologist
Episode: Nicole LePera: "Your nervous system is screaming at you!" Healing anxiety and panic
Josie Lloyd
Author, co-writer of You and Me, You and Me, You and Me
Author (Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees)
Episode: Book Club Meets: Rekindling intimacy in marriage, with Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Emlyn Rees
Author, co-writer of You and Me, You and Me, You and Me
Author (Josie Lloyd & Emlyn Rees)
Episode: Book Club Meets: Rekindling intimacy in marriage, with Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Emma Grede
Entrepreneur, co-founder of Good American; Chief Product Officer at Skims
Good American, Skims
Episode: "You can't be a people pleaser and a leader!" Emma Grede on self-belief and female ambition

Host

Fearne Cotton
Host of the show, widely recognized interviewer known for warm, candid conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20.9k ratings
  • Too many ads

    Unlistenable WAY to many adds.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sddfffeebcdssxfiigdc
    United Kingdom2 months 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 Kingdom2 months 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 States2 months 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 Kingdom3 months 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 Kingdom3 months ago

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Guests and topics are often described as insightful and relatable, with emotional moments resonating with audiences.
Feedback suggests sponsorships and ad pacing could be better integrated to maintain listening experience.
What listeners praise: strong mix of guests and topics, authentic host tone.
Ads are a frequent point of contention, with many noting excessive sponsorships disrupting the flow.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Book Club Meets: Rekindling intimacy in marriage, with Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
Q: When you were passing the manuscript between each other, was there ever a moment where either of you read the other person's chapter and said, no, no, that can't happen?
Yes, there were a couple of moments where one would call out a line or a joke, but generally the process was about surprising each other and letting the scenes unfold with honesty, while maintaining respect for the other writer's voice.
“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.

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Thoughtful, candid conversations with a wide range of guests who share personal stories, practical coping strategies, and insights on happiness, mental health, creativity, and life's big transitions. Episodes frequently center on resilience, self-worth, and navigating fear, with a warm, conversational host who invites honesty and vulnerability. A standout trait is the breadth of guests—from actors and entrepreneurs to psychologists and authors—paired with actionable takeaways for wellbeing and personal growth. The show often blends therapy-informed perspectives with real-life experiences, making complex topics accessible and relatable for a broad audience.

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2. How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
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Recent guests on Happy Place include:

1. Alan Cumming
2. Dr. Julie Smith
3. Louise Newson
4. Joseph Fiennes
5. Nafessa Williams
6. Nicole LePera
7. Josie Lloyd
8. Emlyn Rees

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