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Happy Place

Fearne Cotton

300 episodes

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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  1. Greg James: Stop sleepwalking through life! Find your childlike self-belief

    · 1 h 05 min · S38 E2

    What did you love doing when you were 10 years old? Broadcaster Greg James reckons we all need to prioritise fun and silliness more, and thinking about your childhood passions is a great place to start. In this chat,…

  2. Book Club Meets: Meeting their ex, jealousy, and heartbreak, with Aisha Muharrar

    · 34 min · S38 E1

    Loved Ones – the Happy Place Book Club pick for September – tells the story of Julia, whose first love Gabe dies aged 29, launching her into a world-wide quest to recover the possessions he left with friends and…

  3. Get your sh*t together: How to achieve work life balance

    · 40 min · S37 E10

    September always has a back-to-school feeling, so this episode is all about getting back into a successful work routine after the summer, without burning yourself out... In this episode – -Entrepreneur Grace Beverley…

  4. Lulu: “I deeply disliked myself!” Recovering from alcoholism and trauma

    · 1 h 01 min · S37 E9

    Lulu shot to fame at 15, and she’s been playing that part, masking who she really is – Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie – for the six decades since. In this chat with Fearne, Lulu explains how she felt that everything…

  5. Joanna Page: I was breastfeeding on set! How to have a career and children

    · 58 min · S37 E8

    Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page didn’t want kids, until she suddenly did at 35! In this chat with Fearne, Joanna explains how she had to bring her baby on set in order to keep working as a new mum, and why she…

  6. Paddy McGuinness: “I was drowning and needed help!” Raising autistic kids and clinical depression

    · 48 min · S37 E7

    Men are starting to open up. Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness used to work on building sites where vulnerability would have been seen as a weakness, but he’s seen things changing... In this chat with Fearne,…

  7. Book Club Meets: Namaste Motherf*ckers! How to nail midlife, with Cally Beaton

    · 49 min · S37 E6

    Cally Beaton spent much of her career in male-dominated board rooms. She, in her own words, was a ‘boring businessperson’. Now? She’s a stand up comedian! Namaste Motherfuckers was the Happy Place Book Club pick for…

  8. Vogue Williams: My health anxiety is bad! How to stop catastrophising

    · 46 min · S37 E5

    Have you noticed your body changing with age? Vogue Williams has suddenly become aware that she needs to make a point of staying physically and mentally strong. In this chat with Fearne, Vogue explains why having a…

  9. Prue Leith: “You can’t have it all!” How to ask for help with work and family

    · 1 h 03 min · S37 E4

    Can women have it all? Renowned restauranteur, cookery writer, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith doesn’t think so. In this chat with Fearne, Prue explains why she’s glad she built her career before…

  10. “Self-care isn’t selfish!” How to keep fit and have fun

    · 45 min · S37 E3

    Fearne’s been loving the UEFA Women’s EUROS, so this episode celebrates the huge summer of sport we’re having by listening back to some brilliant sportspeople who’ve told their stories on Happy Place. Plus, if you’ve…

  11. Your mental state manifests physically! How your body impacts your brain

    · 41 min · S37 E2 · Explicit

    Do you notice your body telling you when your brain is struggling? We’re headed back to this year’s Happy Place Festival in Gunnersbury Park, where loads of our guest speakers took to the Talk Stage to talk about the…

  12. Sara Cox: I need to be left alone! How to take your holiday reading seriously

    · 41 min · S37 E1

    Are you obsessed with finding the best books – yes, multiple – to read on holiday? Broadcaster Sara Cox is! Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays –…

  13. Why don’t you like yourself? Gabby Bernstein: How to stop numbing difficult emotions

    · 58 min · S36 E10 · Explicit

    Getting lost in anxiety, shame, or self-loathing? Spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein wants you to acknowledge all the messy parts of your true character. Spoiler: you’re not going suddenly to like yourself overnight, but…

  14. Book Club Meets: I’m obsessed with romance scams! Gaslighting and misogyny, with Lisa Jewell

    · 41 min · S36 E9

    Do you love a true crime scam documentary? Our latest Happy Place Book Club read is for you! Iconic author Lisa Jewell has written Don’t Let Him In, a thriller about a perfect man... who’s a fraudulent liar. In this…

  15. Clara Amfo: “I’m afraid of being bored!” How to take your holiday hobbies seriously

    · 45 min · S36 E8 · Explicit

    Are holidays for switching off... or for fun activities? Broadcaster Clara Amfo is big into travelling solo so she can unapologetically indulge her own passions, like live music and salsa dancing. Welcome to The Happy…

  16. Davina McCall: “What if I don’t make it?” Embracing life after a brain tumour

    · 49 min · S36 E7 · Explicit

    Are you living the life you want to live? Broadcaster Davina McCall’s recent health scare has shown her the importance of living boldly, with no regrets. In this chat, live from The Happy Place Festival, best pals…

  17. “I’m used to making mistakes!” Harriet Kemsley on how to stop worrying about being cringe

    · 45 min · S36 E6 · Explicit

    It’s ok to make mistakes! Comedian Harriet Kemsley says her dyspraxia meant she learnt very early on not to take herself too seriously. In this chat with Fearne, live from The Happy Place Festival, Harriet explains…

  18. Release yourself from the male gaze: How to have more orgasms!

    · 46 min · S36 E5 · Explicit

    It’s National Orgasm Day on July 31st, so Fearne is listening back to Happy Place conversations about female sexuality, fantasy, and – obviously – orgasms, so that we can reclaim our bodies and desires as our own...…

  19. Richard E. Grant: Nigella recommends restaurants to me! Take your holiday food and drink seriously

    · 37 min · S36 E4 · Explicit

    Be honest... do you pick your holiday destination based on the food you can eat there? You’re in good company – that’s just what Richard E. Grant does! Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat –…

  20. How Trinny Woodall deals with rejection: Learning from failure and feedback

    · 1 h 19 min · S36 E3 · Explicit

    Are you more confident in your work life than in your personal life? Or vice versa? Entrepreneur and beauty & fashion icon Trinny Woodall is aware of where she needs to build her own self-worth. In this chat, Fearne…

  21. Rita Ora: "It's all about what your body needs!" Body confidence starts with self-care

    · 1 h 01 min · S36 E2 · Explicit

    The size zero trend... the circle of shame... the fad diets... Millennial women who grew up during the 2000s now have the lowest body confidence of any generation, and Rita Ora understands the pressure for women to…

  22. Life doesn’t end at 40! How to live well for longer, with Dr Jenna Macciochi

    · 1 h 03 min · S36 E1 · Explicit

    Hit midlife? What do you want to do with the second part of your life? Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi wonders that despite living longer now, we’re not necessarily living as healthily or as fully as possible during…

  23. Tess Daly: “I’m rubbish at switching off!” Take your holiday wellness seriously

    · 37 min · S35 E10

    How good are you at switching off on holiday? Are you even any good at taking a proper holiday in the first place? Broadcaster Tess Daly reckons wellness is being physically and mentally able to turn up for everything…

  24. Dita Von Teese: “You don’t look like a Playboy girl!” How to value your unique differences

    · 54 min · S35 E9 · Explicit

    Do you find stripping and nudity empowering or degrading? Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese says feminism is about respecting each other’s choices, even if they wouldn’t be your own. In this chat with Fearne, Dita…

  25. Book Club Meets: Sliding doors and the power of a name, with Florence Knapp

    · 30 min · S35 E8

    Has your name influenced who you’ve become? Would you have different characteristics, would people react differently to you, would your life have turned out differently, if you had a different name? These are the…

  26. “Feel it, process it, move on!” Mary Earps: How to find gratitude after hardship

    · 58 min · S35 E7 · Explicit

    Do you trust your gut to make the best decision for yourself? Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has had to make some bold, brave choices recently. In this chat with Fearne, Mary explains how she knew retiring from…

  27. Seasons change, so will you: Become the thriving person you want to be

    · 41 min · S35 E6 · Explicit

    Fearne is marking the summer solstice by reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that’ll help you connect with nature, mysticism, and in turn, your inner self. It’s time to get back in touch with who we really are deep…

  28. No one would hire me - so I built my own business! Brandon Hulcoop on lifting barriers for blind people

    · 28 min · S35 E5

    23 year old Brandon is the regional winner of the Enterprise category at the 2025 King's Trust Awards. In this chat with Fearne, Brandon explains how, before starting his braille business with the help of The Trust, he…

  29. Joel Dommett: “Pretending’s the first step!” Build confidence and quieten nerves

    · 1 h 05 min · S35 E4 · Explicit

    Do you find yourself running a mental list of what you’ve got to do tomorrow...next month... instead of living in the moment? Comedian and presenter Joel Dommett is getting better at appreciating the present. In this…

  30. How to stop saying “yes” when you mean “no”, with Natalie Lue

    · 1 h 03 min · S35 E3 · Explicit

    Who would you choose to be if you weren’t shit scared about what other people might think about you? Writer and speaker Natalie Lue has noticed that people pleasing is often a response to anxiety. In this chat with…

  31. Feel walked over? Mel Robbins on turning pain into personal power

    · 1 h 00 min · S35 E2

    Do you feel deep injustice at how others treat you? Mel Robbins is an award-winning podcast host and best-selling author; she says if other people want to behave in a shitty way... let them! In this chat with Fearne,…

  32. Book Club Meets: Ambitious women and generational trauma, with Emily Henry

    · 31 min · S35 E1 · Explicit

    Two writers are competing for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a famous reclusive heiress. One of them is going to uncover the truth behind one of the most scandalous families of the 20th century. The…

  33. Munroe Bergdorf: “I’m scared for my safety!” Bodily autonomy & femininity as armour

    · 1 h 26 min · S34 E10 · Explicit

    Identity has become tribal, and it’s stopping us understanding each other’s humanity. Activist, writer, and model Munroe Bergdorf explains how fear and anger for society’s issues have been misdirected towards trans…

  34. The Good Girl rebellion: How to stop caring if you’re likeable

    · 45 min · S34 E9 · Explicit

    Fearne’s been thinking a lot lately about how much of her life she’s spent people pleasing as a result of wanting to be liked. So today, how to break free from the ‘good girl’ your family, friends, colleagues, and…

  35. Ashley Walters: Prison changed my mindset! How to reinvent yourself

    · 1 h 03 min · S34 E8 · Explicit

    How have you come back from your rock bottom? Ashley Walters has reinvented himself over and over again, through music, acting, directing, parenthood, prison, and addiction. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley talks…

  36. Should I have children? Ellie Simmonds on genetic disability diagnoses

    · 53 min · S34 E7 · Explicit

    What beliefs, hopes, worries, and questions would you have if your unborn baby was given a diagnosis of a disability? It’s something retired paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has spent a lot of time considering. In…

  37. Mo Gilligan: Why success can lead to ego and how to laugh through misery

    · 1 h 06 min · S34 E6 · Explicit

    Is there a reason so many comedians can struggle with their mental health? Mo Gilligan knows all too well that finding the funny in everything can sometimes mean having to suppress sadness. In this chat, Fearne and Mo…

  38. “You’re old, you’ll probably miscarry”: What’s really causing infertility? With Liberty Mills

    · 52 min · S34 E5 · Explicit

    At age 43 Liberty Mills was told she had a 0.7% chance of having another baby with her own eggs – and that was with the assistance of IVF. But she and her partner decided to continue their fertility journey with the…

  39. Book Club Meets: Homelessness and addiction, with Lorna Tucker

    · 40 min · S34 E4 · Explicit

    Bare is the vital true story of Lorna Tucker’s fight to survive living on the streets of London. She had to lie, steal, strip, and just about everything in between to survive. This really important portrait of female…

  40. Dannii Minogue: “Resilience is a muscle!” Surviving The X Factor, divorce, and Kylie’s cancer

    · 53 min · S34 E3 · Explicit

    Does going through a rough time make you untrusting of fleeting joyful moments, or make you lean into them harder? For Dannii Minogue it’s the latter. In this chat with Fearne, Dannii explains why getting divorced and…

  41. Spring clean your life: how to make a fresh start

    · 39 min · S34 E2 · Explicit

    Is your lifestyle in need of a spring clean? Maybe now’s the moment to pivot your career, pick up healthier habits, or embrace a new life you wouldn’t have chosen, but now need to make the best of? In this episode,…

  42. Fearne Cotton: “I’m completely out of my depth!” Happy Place turns seven

    · 1 h 03 min · S34 E1 · Explicit

    It’s Happy Place’s 7th birthday! To celebrate, Fearne’s put down her own trusty notebook and let her presenter mate Alex Jones turn the interview tables! In this chat, Alex asks Fearne about Happy Place’s evolution…

  43. Pete Doherty: “I was seen a wreck head!” The truth behind the headlines

    · 55 min · S33 E10 · Explicit

    Does anxiety or darkness drive you to create? Is creativity the ultimate catharsis? For musician Pete Doherty making art has, at times, been a matter of survival. In this chat with Fearne, Pete explains why taking…

  44. Manifesting won’t make you happy: Express true emotion with Estelle Bingham

    · 59 min · S33 E9 · Explicit

    So many of us have had to shut down our heart and numb our emotions to survive. Estelle Bingham is dubbed ‘The Heart Whisperer’; she knows the greatest anxiety can come from suppressing parts of ourselves. In this…

  45. Book Club Meets: First loves and sliding doors, with Clare Leslie Hall

    · 27 min · S33 E8 · Explicit

    If you had a second chance at your first big love, would you take it? What about if you were already married to a very different kind of person? This is the dilemma Beth is faced with in Broken Country, the Happy Place…

  46. “Don’t talk to yourself like that!” Teddy Swims on learning self-compassion

    · 42 min · S33 E7 · Explicit

    We change all the time, which means self-love is an ongoing practice; we’re constantly learning to love the person we are today. Musician Teddy Swims wants you to be able to look in the mirror and see what a great…

  47. Feel the fear and make the change: Live from Tatton Festival

    · 35 min · S33 E6 · Explicit

    Has fear ever stopped you from making the changes you want to make in life? Even if you know what you want, how do you turn your big goals into manageable daily habits? And what role does mindset play in enacting real…

  48. Will Poulter on OCD and intrusive thoughts: “It’s never easy but it gets easier!”

    · 57 min · S33 E5 · Explicit

    Coping with mental health conditions is never easy, but it does get easier; that’s what actor Will Poulter has learnt through his own experiences with OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. In this chat with Fearne,…

  49. Louise Redknapp: “I don’t feel good enough” Coping with loneliness and low self-esteem

    · 51 min · S33 E4

    Is it a compliment to be called ‘nice’? Singer Louise Redknapp isn’t so sure. She’s always been the good girl, but she’s ready to embrace – and express – different facets of her character now. In this chat with…

  50. Julian Clary on easing anxiety: “I just forgot to have a panic attack!”

    · 54 min · S33 E3 · Explicit

    Can laughter ease anxiety? Comedian Julian Clary certainly thinks so. After living through some incredibly dark events and anxious times, he’s decided to choose to laugh and think positive thoughts. In this chat with…

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