

But Why?
Clemmie Telford
Clemmie Telford sets about unpicking tricky topics via honest conversations with an array of guests from all walks of life.Guests have included: Matt Haig, Caitlin Moran, Bryony Gordon, the Holistic Psychologist, Jess Ennis-Hill, Helen Thorn, Giovanna Fletcher, Ed Miliband, Davina McCall, Will Young, Natalie Lee, Gemma Styles, Steve Bland, Emma Gannon, Anna Mathur, Poorna Bell and Julia Samuel plus many more.Find us on @butwhy_podcast on Instagram and get in touch via butwhy@clemmietelford.com
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Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 5min
BOUNDARIES WITH ZOE BLASKEY
We all need boundaries right? But are we setting enough, and are they the right ones? This week Clemmie talks all things boundaries with transformational coach Zoe Blaskey, who founded Motherkind, a self-empowerment platform for mums, and a podcast of the same name.They cover:
the differences between internal and external boundaries
why boundaries are the key to successful relationships
and why you shouldn't ever use the word 'boundaries'!
To become the most 'alive and joyful version of you, and to check out more of Zoe's work, head to MOTHERKIND or find Zoe in Instagram @motherkind_zoe.Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 14min
DEATH AND GRIEF WITH STACEY HEALE
In the second episode of series four, Clemmie chats to former fashion academic, turned writer and TED x speaker Stacey Heale whose husband, Delays drummer Greg Gilbert, died from bowel cancer in 2021. Since Greg's death Stacey has spoken out about her grief, the experience of watching a loved one go through cancer, and how to really live.In this emotional chat, Clemmie asks Stacey why she's so passionate about talking openly about her experience, finds out what Stacey wishes she'd known about death, and discovers how she's coped with her two kids since Greg's death.The pair also discuss funeral fashion and why Stacey needed a pair of XL sunglasses and some lace gloves for Greg's funeral.You can find Stacey on Instagram @stacey_heale.Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 16min
FARMING WITH THE CHIEF SHEPHERDESS
In the first episode of series four, Clemmie chats to Zoë Colville - aka @thechiefshepherdess on Instagram - about how she swapped a hair salon in Soho for life on the farm in Kent, why gold hoop earrings are important even when feeding goats, AND why she's determined to educate people about where food really comes from.To find out more about Zoë, check out her Instagram page and to get your hands on some of the produce from her farm, head to The Little Farm Fridge. – the little farm fridge.Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 3min
NATASHA LUNN ON LOVE
This week Clemmie chats to journalist and author Natasha Lunn about all things LOVE.The pair discuss:
What her biggest learning about love has been?
How to find love?
The importance of platonic love.
What's the main reason love fails?
How the idea she had of love when she younger differs from her understand of love?
Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including a ‘But what is love?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 11min
TRACEY FOX ON CONFLICT
This week Clemmie chats to a dispute resolution professional and lecturer from School of Life Tracey Fox.The pair discuss:
What we mean by ‘conflict’.
Different conflict styles.
How do our experiences shape our conflict style?
What makes conflict escalate?
The significance of listening and different listening styles
Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to buy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
DR SOPHIE MORT ON BEING HUMAN
This week Clemmie chats to registered Clinical Psychologist and Sunday Times Bestselling author Dr Sophie Mort about what it is to be human.The pair discuss:
why addictions aren't simply bad habits
how focusing on some of the smaller tasks in life can help us when bigger jobs seem too daunting
how to face your fears and conquer them
And plenty more besides. Find out more about Dr Soph on her website: Dr Soph and you can buy A Manual for Being Human here.Clemmie’s debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to buy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 21min
CLARE SEAL AND ROMI SAVOVA ON DEBT
This week Clemmie chats to author Clare Seal - aka @myfrugalyear on Instagram - about money, saving, spending and debt, and Romi Savova, CEO of episode sponsor PensionBee.Clare and Clemmie discuss:
Clare’s early experiences of money.
How and when she got into debt and how that accumulated.
How living in debt felt.
The vicious cycle of emotional spending.
The process of deciding to make a change, working her way and advice for anyone currently swamped by debt.
And in a bonus section, Clemmie asks Romi about the 'Pension Gap' and what she's doing about it.Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to buy now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021 • 59min
SARA SIGMUNDSDOTTIR ON BODY IMAGE
This week Clemmie chats to Icelandic weightlfter and Crossfit athlete Sara Sigmunsdoittir.The pair discuss:
Sara’s relationship with her body - now and growing up.
How she still struggles with the being muscular .
Wanting to be strong and feminine
The impact of training on her cycles.
Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including “But why do people exercise anyway?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2021 • 54min
LIV THORNE ON SOLO PARENTING
This week Clemmie chats to author Liv Thorne about the challenges of solo parenting.The pair discuss:
How she reached the decision to have a baby alone.
The process of choosing the sperm.
What has surprised Liv about it? Hardest part? What it's taught her?
How she talks to her son Herb about it.
What advice would you go back and give yourself at the beginning of this process?
Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including a section on ‘But how do babies get in Mummies’ tummies?’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2021 • 55min
MILLIE GOOCH ON SOBRIETY
This week Clemmie chats to author, journalist and founder of The Sober Girls Society, Millie Gooch.The pair discuss:
Booze culture in the UK.
Deciding to give up alcohol and the utter joy that it brings.
Opting to use the word ‘sober’ and why
Advice for anyone who is sober curious
How not drinking alcohol relates to her recent relationship break up.
Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including a section on ‘But why do adults drink beer and wine?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices