Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S11 EP12: Elizabeth Day
Sep 19, 2025
Joining the discussion is Elizabeth Day, a talented novelist and journalist known for her podcast, How To Fail. She opens up about her challenging 12-year journey with fertility treatments and how letting go ignited her creativity for her new novel, One of Us. Elizabeth also shares insights on godparenting and step-parenting, emphasizing the importance of support without overstepping. Their conversation dives into profound themes like grief, parenting dynamics, and the concept of collective consciousness, providing a heartfelt and relatable take on the complexities of family life.
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Humble Podcast Origins
- Elizabeth Day launched How To Fail after a personal period of failure and expected only a handful of listeners.
- The podcast grew organically because it addressed real emotional needs and invited vulnerability.
Treat Podcasting Like Craft
- Treat podcasting as a committed craft, not casual chat, if you want to keep listeners' trust.
- Produce with care and don't take audience time for granted.
13 Godchildren And Chosen Family
- Elizabeth Day has accumulated many godchildren and cherishes those relationships despite not parenting conventionally.
- She uses the role to gift, support and stay involved without being a parent herself.
