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Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett

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Perimenopause
BBC Sounds
Conversations
Hormone Replacement Therapy
IVF
Societal Expectations
Women Empowerment
Mental Health
Women's Health
Comedy
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Unlikability
Motherhood
Surrogacy
MRKH
Yom Kippur
Strictly Come Dancing
Society's Expectations
Women's Issues

Experiences that have reshaped lives. Bold questions, unexpected truths, lots of tea... Emma Barnett invites you into her world for deeply human conversations.

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Latest Episodes

Tulisa Contostavlos spent a decade fighting court battles, from an ex releasing a sex tape to being caught up in an elaborate tabloid sting. She shares what life has taught her.

Tulisa rose to fame in UK R&B and hip hop trio N-Dubz and became a judg... more

Yoni Finlay was shot as a synagogue in Manchester was attacked on Yom Kippur, 2 October 2025.

The synagogue was Yoni's place of worship, but it had also been Emma's synagogue when she was a child. He talks to her about that day, and how it has affec... more

When she was 15, Georgia Barrington discovered she has been born without a womb. Then her best friend, Daisy Hope, made her an extraordinary promise that she fulfilled over a decade later.

As a child Georgia always dreamt of being a mother, and even... more

Katherine Ryan has learned not to care about not being liked as she’s risen from single mum on the poverty line to become one of the most successful comedians working in the UK.

In a conversation just two and a half weeks after Katherine gave birth ... more

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Recent Guests

Yoni Finlay
Survivor of the Manchester synagogue attack and community member
Episode: Shot in the Manchester Synagogue Attack with Yoni Finlay
Georgia Barrington
Diagnosed with MRKH, she shares her journey of coming to terms with her condition and the promise made by her best friend.
Episode: My Best Friend Had My Baby with Georgia Barrington and Daisy Hope
Daisy Hope
Georgia's childhood best friend who promised to carry a baby for her. She fulfilled this promise by becoming a surrogate for Georgia.
Episode: My Best Friend Had My Baby with Georgia Barrington and Daisy Hope
Katherine Ryan
A successful comedian and television personality
Episode: Being Unlikeable with Katherine Ryan
Chris McCausland
Comedian and champion of representation for the blind community
Episode: Strictly Changed Me with Chris McCausland
Kate Thornton
Journalist and presenter
Episode: Perimenopause is a Thief with Kate Thornton

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Emma Barnett
Host of Ready to Talk, known for her engaging style that fosters human conversations and invites guests to share their lived experiences and insights.

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Talking Points

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Shot in the Manchester Synagogue Attack with Yoni Finlay
Q: What was the injury that you sustained?
The bullet collapsed the left lung and affected the kidney diaphragm, part of the large bowel.
Shot in the Manchester Synagogue Attack with Yoni Finlay
Q: You were shot, how are you?
Far better than I was all those weeks ago, but still affected and trying to come to terms with it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ready to Talk

What is Ready to Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center around deeply personal and often challenging life experiences, exploring themes such as friendship, motherhood, authenticity, and societal pressures. The host frequently engages with guests who share unique journeys, from the emotional complexities of surrogacy and parenting to the hurdles faced in the entertainment industry, especially for women. Notable discussions touch on personal growth amid societal challenges, mental health, and women's health issues such as perimenopause, underscoring the importance of open dialogue and support. This podcast is characterized by its candid nature and the exploration of topics that resonate deeply with listeners seeking relatable content about the intricacies of human experiences.... more

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2. Georgia Barrington
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