The Life of Bryony

Ever come out in the middle of a conga line? Singer and writer Kavana joins Bryony Gordon to answer listener questions about embracing who you are – whether you’re telling your cat or the world. From childhood obsessions with The Wizard of Oz to tips for setting boundaries, they chat about shame, social media anxieties, and why no one’s paying as much attention as you think. If you’ve ever worried about oversharing, feeling “loud and proud,” or just want some reassurance, tune in for laughs and wisdom – plus a reminder that you’re perfectly fine just as you are.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop us a line at  lifeofbryony@dailymail.comIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it - it really helps! Bryony xx Credits: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Kavana Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when fame, addiction, and the longing for acceptance collide? In this deeply personal episode, Bryony sits down with Anthony Kavana – nineties hitmaker and now author of "Pop Scars” – for an unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of pop stardom, coming out, and the painful realities of addiction. Kavana shares how chasing validation in the spotlight led to a hidden spiral of drinking, drugs, and prolonged struggle. From heartthrob posters to rehab, he details the emotional cost of living a lie, the brutal cycle of relapse, and the raw process of rebuilding self-worth outside of fame. Throughhonest conversation, he shares lessons learned, the pain and growth found in hitting rock bottom, and how embracing vulnerability became his path tohealing. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB -Prefer email? Drop us a line at  lifeofbryony@dailymail.comIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps! Bryony xx Credits: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Kavana                  Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Ashley Roberts – former Pussycat Doll, broadcaster, and wellness advocate – joins Bryony to answer listener dilemmas about sleep, ageing, and self-acceptance. Ashley shares her honest take on battling an overactive mind at bedtime, the rituals that help her wind down, and why putting the phone away is her number one rule for better sleep.The conversation dives into feeling invisible with age, embracing confidence at every stage, and breaking free from societal hang-ups. And Ashley opens up about dating younger, finding joy in healthy relationships, and why she feels more vibrant than ever in her forties. Packed with relatable advice and uplifting stories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking real talk about wellbeing, self-worth, and living life unapologetically.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share?Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop us a line at  lifeofbryony@dailymail.comIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps! Bryony xxCredits: Host: Bryony GordonGuest: Ashley RobertsProducer: Laura Elwood-CraigAssistant Producer: Ceyda UzunStudio Manager: Sam ChisholmEditor: Luke ShelleyExec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley Roberts – former Pussycat Doll, broadcaster, and author – opens up about her journey through anxiety, sleep struggles, and the relentless pressures of fame. Ashley shares how breathwork became her lifeline, helping her manage burnout and find resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges. And she speaks candidly about her experiences with grief following the loss of her father, her ongoing battles with self-doubt, and the importance of community and chosen family. Whether you’re a fan of Ashley’s music or seeking inspiration for your own wellbeing, this episode delivers honest conversation and advice for anyone wanting to find calm amidst chaos.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share?Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop us a line at  lifeofbryony@dailymail.comIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xxCredits: Host: Bryony GordonGuest: Ashley RobertsProducer: Laura Elwood-CraigAssistant Producer: Ceyda UzunStudio Manager: Sam ChisholmEditor: Luke ShelleyExec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Life of YOU. The bonus episode where we answer your questions and try to make sense of life’s messier moments. This week, I’m joined by Jules Von Hep, author of The Confidence Ritual. A firm believer that beauty radiates from within, Jules shares the power of affirmations and why the way we speak to ourselves is key to affirming both the version of ourselves and the life we want. Today's dilemma is all about the shame surrounding spray tanning- does this make us someone we’re not? Jules explains why it's so important to follow your own values and definitions of beauty, rather than for the eye of others.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU 🗣 Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB 💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB 📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps! Bryony xx Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Jules Von Hepp Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller  A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have ever looked in the mirror and immediately apologised for the body staring back at you, then today’s episode is exactly what you need. This week, Bryony is joined by the radiant Jules Von Hep: spray tanner to the stars, founder of the cult beauty brand Isle of Paradise, and author of The Confidence Ritual. With two decades spent in a world that likes to airbrush out every blemish and dimple, Jules knows a thing or two about the myths the beauty industry sells us and the reality of how every single body has its own insecurities. They talk all about the conditioning that teaches us to hate our bodies, the tricks companies use to profit from our insecurities, and—most importantly—how to start unlearning all of it. Brimming with charm and heartfelt honesty, Jules shares his own journey from deep self-loathing to loving life, and the practical confidence rituals that can help you glow up from the inside out. Whether you’re a bronzing pro or a self-tan novice, this episode has a whole lot of gold for you. Jules Von Hep’s book, The Confidence Ritual, is out now. Get ready to glow up, from the inside out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, I put your juiciest dating dilemmas to podcasting legends James and Jamie - and, unsurprisingly, things get very real, very fast. We talk about being “too much” on a first date (spoiler: I might be Gemma), whether asking about bum stuff too early is a vibe killer, and the dangers of transactional dating apps.We also dive into something deeply awkward – when your ex turns your relationship into stand-up material. Is it catharsis or just plain rude? Oh, and Jamie once dated a magician… which ends exactly how you’d expect.It’s funny, unfiltered, and surprisingly heartfelt. Basically, it’s a conversation about being yourself – even when that self might be shouting inappropriate questions over a half pint.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share?Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: Prefer email? Drop us a line at If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITSPresenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Megan Jayne CrabbeProducer: Henry WilliamsAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m joined by actual podcasting royalty: James and Jamie, the genius minds behind My Dad Wrote A Porno. We talk about their wild creative journey - from discovering Jamie’s dad’s erotic novel (yes, really) to amassing over half a billion downloads and selling out the Royal Albert Hall.Now, they’ve turned another jaw-dropping true story - a woman getting stuck in a window after a toilet mishap on a first date - into a rom-com musical. We dive deep into how they turned viral embarrassment into theatrical gold, what it’s like to collaborate creatively for 20 years, and why being “authentic” matters more than ever in this era of social media polish.We also chat love, dealbreakers, the madness of modern dating, and why musicals (and laughter) might just be the best form of therapy. This one is pure joy.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share?Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: Prefer email? Drop us a line at If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITSPresenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Megan Jayne CrabbeProducer: Henry WilliamsAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of The Life of Bryony, I'm joined by author and activist, Meghan Crabbe to tackle listener questions about body acceptance, recovery from disordered eating, and queer identity.With warmth and wit, Meghan reflects on the messy parts of self-image and sexuality - offering compassion, radical acceptance, and permission to be human. Whether it’s dealing with tight jeans on a bad day or wondering if your identity is “valid enough,” this is the episode to remind you that you’re already enough, exactly as you are.Megan’s new book, We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here, is out now.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share?Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: ⁠https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB⁠Prefer email? Drop us a line at ⁠lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk⁠If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITSPresenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Megan Jayne CrabbeProducer: Henry WilliamsAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you stop making yourself small in a world that keeps telling you to shrink? If you’ve ever wished for the confidence to just show up in the world as your fullest self, then you need to meet Megan Jayne Crabbe. You might know her as Body Posi Panda, the Instagram force of nature whose honest posts on body acceptance, eating disorder recovery and radical joy have helped millions find a bit of peace in their own skin.On the journey to self acceptance, Megan has been to some very dark places; including hospitalisation at 14 for an eating disorder before finding her way back—and she’s painfully honest about just how tough that journey remains. We’re talking the insidious grip of diet culture, untangling ourselves from the “pretty tax,” sex, wanking, dating and what it really means to stop apologising for who you are. Expect candour, wisdom, a few laughs and the realisation that being “your biggest self” is not about fixing yourself, but questioning what (and who) made you play small in the first place.Megan’s new book, We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here, is out now.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUGot a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOBUse the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOBPrefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.ukIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITSPresenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Megan Jayne CrabbeContent Producer: Henry WilliamsAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.