BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail x Happy Place: The Ultimate Podcast Collab
Apr 3, 2023
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Fearne Cotton and Elizabeth Day collaborate in a special episode featuring highlights from their respective podcasts. They discuss mental health, feminism, race, step-parenting, and share a funny encounter involving Meryl Streep. Guests include Emily Ratajowski, Mo Gawdat, Roman Kemp, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The podcast delves into the complexities of societal expectations regarding women's sexuality and the challenges women face in navigating these expectations.
Mo Gawdat shares insights on finding resilience and coping with loss, emphasizing the role of positive thinking in shaping one's perspective.
The episode discusses the joys and difficulties of blended families, highlighting the importance of communication, discipline, and mutual respect.
Deep dives
Discussing Society's Perception of Women's Sexuality
In this episode, Fern Cotton and Phoebe Waller-Bridge reflect on societal expectations regarding women's sexuality and the notion that women can't be both overtly sexy and taken seriously. They delve into the complexities and contradictions that arise when women try to navigate these expectations, such as being sexualized, objectified, or labeled as not progressive. They also explore the impact of internal and external judgment on women's self-expression and the challenges of defining what is considered 'feminist' and 'acceptable.' Overall, this conversation highlights the need for open discussions about gender roles and the importance of embracing individuality and personal choices without judgment.
Finding Resilience in the Face of Loss
Mo Gaudatt shares his profound insights on finding resilience and coping with loss in this podcast episode. He discusses the different types of thoughts that dominate our minds, emphasizing the importance of insightful thinking and experiential thinking over incessant, negative thinking. Mo shares his personal journey of overcoming grief after the loss of his son and how he refocused his energy on making a positive impact in the world. By differentiating between pain and suffering, he highlights the role of positive, joyful thinking in shaping one's perspective. Mo's approach offers a valuable perspective on coping with loss and finding meaning in life despite hardships.
Navigating the Challenges of Blended Families
Fern Cotton and Kate Ferdinand discuss the joys and complexities of blended families in this episode. They share their personal experiences, reflecting on the dynamics and difficulties that arise when merging two pre-existing families. The conversation centers around discipline, individual parenting styles, and the importance of communication and mutual respect. They discuss the challenges of establishing new norms and finding balance, as well as the powerful role of acceptance and open dialogue in creating a supportive family environment. Their insights provide valuable guidance for those navigating blended families and highlight the importance of empathy and flexibility in maintaining harmonious relationships.
Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Children
Roman Kemp's podcast episode focuses on the crucial role of mental health education for children. He highlights the alarming lack of mental health support in schools and shares personal stories of young children struggling with mental health issues. Roman emphasizes the need for destigmatizing mental health conversations and ensuring that children have access to professional help. He shares his own experience of losing a close friend to suicide and explains how he channels his pain into raising awareness and breaking down the shame associated with mental health struggles. Roman's commitment to challenging societal norms and advocating for mental health education is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Embracing Vulnerability and Embracing Failure
This episode features Fern Cotton interviewing Phoebe Waller-Bridge, where they emphasize the importance of embracing vulnerability and overcoming failure. Phoebe shares an embarrassing encounter with Meryl Streep and discusses the paradox of success and how it doesn't eliminate the possibility of failure. They delve into the societal perception of fame and the pressure to maintain a perfect image. Through their candid discussion, they dismantle the notion that successful individuals are invincible, reminding listeners that even those in the spotlight face awkward situations and make mistakes. This conversation highlights the power of embracing failure as a stepping stone towards growth and self-acceptance.
Welcome to a very special episode of How To Fail where we join forces with one of our favourite podcasts, Happy Place. The wonderful Fearne Cotton and I sit down to chat about three of our personal highlights from each of our respective back catalogues. You'll hear from Emily Ratajowski, Mo Gawdat, Roman Kemp, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and more. We'll talk about mental health, feminism, race, step-parenting and an unforgettable comedy encounter involving apple crumble and Meryl Streep...
This was such a joy to record. I met Fearne through podcasting and she's become a dear friend. She's been a trailblazer in opening up vulnerable spaces for others and I'm so grateful to her for leading the way. We hope you enjoy this very special chat!
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My new book, FRIENDAHOLIC: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, is out now and available to purchase here.
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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com