But Why?

In this week's bitesize episode, Clemmie explores moons, star signs and all things astrology with astrologer and writer Francesca Oddie, whose quest is to present the subject simply and to enable people to comprehend and utilise the reliable roots of astrology. Clemmie finds out why her husband is a 'turbo Aries', discovers how Francesca ended up as an astrologist and delves into the big question of what Francesca would say to someone who thought the whole thing wasn't for them.Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford, find more podcast @butwhy_podcast and check out Francesca on her website Home - Francesca Oddie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie marks International Women's Day 2023 by chatting to Irish-Nigerian academic, broadcaster and bestselling author Emma Dabiri about joy.This week’s episode is part of the Power of Women festival based in Thanet, Kent. Check out powthanet.com for the full POW festival line up which runs throughout March. and happy International Women's Month!Emma is the author of two highly acclaimed books and has fronted numerous documentaries, including Hair Power (2020) for Channel 4 which won the Cannes Lion Silver award for entertainment. She co-presents Britain’s Lost Masterpieces on BBC 4 and has appeared on Newsnight and Have I Got News for You as well as hosting BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Review and Front Row. She is currently working on another book and writing a one-woman play called Throwing Shapes which opens in Dublin in October and at the Soho Theatre in January 2024.You can find Emma on social media @emmadabiri, Clemmie is on Instagram @clemmie_telford, and you can get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bitesize episode Clemmie explores the topic of County Lines with Danielle Marin. Danielle grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents, she was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with ‘gangs’ and drug crime. She later enrolled at university and graduated with a 1st. She has since advocated within the criminal justice system for many women: “the hidden victims and participants of organised crime”, and began her Masters in 2021.Clemmie and Danielle discuss what County Lines and 'country' means, why Danielle doesn't agree that she was in gang, and why nothing she experienced came close to the pain of having her son taken away from her.Danielle's book, ‘Top Girl’, is out now and comes highly recommended!Find Clemmie on social media @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is all about estrangement and Clemmie's guest is Harriet Shearsmith, a mum of three, parenting creator, author of Mummin’ It and the podcaster behind Unfollowing Mum.Harriet shares her story of how she became estranged from her mum, as well as her experience of motherhood, cycle breaking and estrangement online with her community; with a little bit of fun, fashion and life chucked in for good measure!For her sensational tiktoks and outfit videos, you can find Harriet on Instagram @tobyandroo.And if you want to get more podcast content, check out @butwhy_podcast and @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bitesize episode of But Why, we're heading back to October 2021 when Clemmie chatted to clinical psychologist and certified psycho-sexologist and author Dr Karen Gurney - aka @thesexdoctor - all about sex.The pair discuss: Redefining what we mean by ‘sex’. Whether we judge our sex lives by unrealistic standards? How to define what ‘good sex’ is Research around oral sex and the sexual scripts that surround it. The orgasm gap. What stands in the way of great sex in long term relationships. For more podcast content follow @butwhy_podcast on Instagram and you can find Clemmie on there too @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie explores all things sleep with TV Presenter Cat Cubie and baby sleep expert AND Norland Qualified Nanny Sarah Carpenter. The pair are best known as the hosts of top ten parenting podcast The Sleep Mums and authors of Sleep Better Baby which disrupts the narrative around baby sleep whilst empowering parents with skills and confidence to get a good nights sleep.Clemmie, Cat and Sarah discuss how to get a good night's sleep, how to cope if your kids aren't sleeping and why 'awake routines' are just as important as sleep routines.To find out more about Cat and Sarah's work head to @thesleepmums on Instagram.You can find Clemmie there too @Clemmie_Telford, or check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bitesize episode from June 2022, Clemmie talks optimism with former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who is now Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change. Ed tells Clemmie how he coped when Labour lost the 2015 election, why optimism was key, and how and why he came to the decision to step down as leader.They also talk about Ed's book, GO BIG, which was out in paperback in March. GO BIG tackles some of the big questions around our future and the way our society and democracy works, as well as timely topics such as paid parental leave and climate change.As well as his Parliamentary work, Ed is the co-host of popular current affairs podcast ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’ with Geoff Lloyd. The pod explores the ideas, people and movements that are pioneering change worldwide.Follow Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.And you can find out more about Ed here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Clemmie explores the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Benjamin Black. Benjamin is a specialist advisor to international aid organisations - including Médecins Sans Frontières, specifically on sexual, reproductive and maternal healthcare for populations in times of crisis. Part of which he documents in his (jaw dropping) first book, Belly Woman: Birth, Blood & Ebola; The Untold StoryA call to arms to consider ‘What happens to pregnant women when a humanitarian catastrophe hits? This is acutely significant in February 2023, as the world watches the rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.You can get Benjamin's new book here.Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're taking a trip down memory lane in the latest of the special bitesize episodes of But Why. We're going back to March 2021, when the pandemic and the lockdown was in full swing, and Clemmie talked to Ellie Gibson; Games journalist, part of Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit and one half of @scummymummies. Ellie patiently allows Clemmie to voice her concerns and stereotyped perceptions of the world of gaming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about gaming being an anti-social subculture, it turns out the opposite just might be true. Not only is the gaming industry big business, it also can be a hugely positive space that champions community mindedness, social interaction and problem solving.Ellie’s account @elliegibsongames is full of great advice and games recommendations for family friendly games play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Clemmie tackles the topic of overwhelm with Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers.As well as running her own business, Steph also writes about motherhood, business, relationships and juggling the rush hour of our life. She also has her own Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast and she's also the mother of three young kids.Clemmie and Steph explore what they mean by overwhelm, how to spot you might be overwhelmed, how to avoid it, and what to do about it. It's a biggie!If you want to follow Steph, head to @steph_dontbuyherflowers on Instagram. For more podcast content, visit @butwhy_podcast and you can find Clemmie @clemmie_telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices