S3, Ep4: Fearne Cotton

Nov 18, 2020

Fearne Cotton, a renowned presenter, author, and mental health advocate, delves into her journey from vegetarianism to embracing veganism. She shares the powerful influence of a documentary that inspired her dietary choices and the challenges she faced as an entertainer regarding mental health. With a lighthearted touch, Fearne discusses her fascination with cats and reveals her favorite guests from her 'Happy Place' podcast. The conversation also highlights the importance of personal boundaries and community connection in the pursuit of well-being.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Vegan Insights and Cat Reflections

01:57 • 5min

The Power of Hopeful Activism

07:18 • 2min

Hogwarts Houses and Home Comforts

09:06 • 4min

Navigating Veganism: Family, Challenges, and Choices

13:03 • 10min

Building Community and Connection in Veganism

23:24 • 2min

Journey to Mental Wellness and Vegan Inspiration

25:53 • 18min

Reflections and Community Connections

43:54 • 4min

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In this episode, Evy interviews presenter, author, podcaster and mental-health advocate, Fearne Cotton. Fearne, who has presented on British television and radio shows such as Top of the Pops and BBC Radio 1, shares how she discovered vegetarianism in her teens and discusses the exciting evolution of veganism witnessed in the past decade. She also shares her experiences with mental health as an entertainer, and why the topic is at the forefront of everything she does.

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Also on this episode…

Fearne shares which guests from her long-running podcast ‘Happy Place’ she would be content to quarantine with.
Fearne makes a strong case for cats being the best animal which Evy thoroughly encourages.
The newsround documentary that inspired Fearne and her mother to become vegetarian, and her decision a few years later to fully embrace veganism.
Fearne talks about the decision to change gears in her career after a difficult couple of years and what inspired her to found Happy Place Podcast.
The importance of knowing one’s personal boundaries when sharing about mental health struggles.
Fearne shares the inspiration behind her vegan cookbook, Happy Vegan, and how she manages to get her young kids to eat vegan food.
(Eating Disorder trigger warning) How her journey to veganism improved her relationship with food and why she doesn’t see a vegan diet as restrictive.

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Happy Place Podcast

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