The Life of Bryony

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.

Welcome to The Life of YOU—The bonus series where we answer your questions and try to make sense of life’s messier moments.This week, I’m joined by writer Sarah Hoover—author of The Motherload, a fearless, funny, and deeply honest look at motherhood, identity, and the expectations placed on women.Together, we answer your dilemmas on what happens when motherhood feels like too much—when you’re drowning in cartoons and laundry, missing your old self, and wondering why you don’t feel more grateful. 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.ukIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITS🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon🎙 Guest: Sarah Hoover🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam ChisholmA 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 if the moment your baby arrives, the only thing you feel is... nothing? This week, I’m joined by author Sarah Hoover, whose raw and honest book, 'The Motherload,' has become essential reading for anyone who’s struggled with the ups and downs of early motherhood.We explore what happens when your mental health collapses, but you still look 'fine,' why therapy was such a lifeline, and how Sarah finally started to feel like herself again.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Sarah’s honesty. It really makes a difference.Bryony xxGet in touch: Got something you'd like to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB.Or you can use our WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOBPrefer email? Drop me a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk.Books discussed in this episode:The Motherload by Sarah HooverA raw, surreal, and honest account of what happens when a woman comes undone in the first year of motherhood.Credits:Presenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Sarah HooverProducer: Jonathan O’SullivanAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerStudio Manager: Sam ChisholmA 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 series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s messier moments.Together, we answer your questions about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan, how to reconnect with people when you feel like a guest in your own world, and why giving yourself permission to rest isn’t failure—it’s healing.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.ukIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITS🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam ChisholmA 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.

MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DELTA GOODREMThis week, I’m joined by singer, songwriter, and Australian icon Delta Goodrem—whose career began in her teens, soared with chart-topping hits, and then took a shocking turn. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at just 18, Delta was forced to step away from the spotlight just as her music was going global.We talk about what it’s like to lose your voice—literally. In her thirties, Delta underwent surgery that left her unable to speak, let alone sing, forcing her to re-learn how to communicate. We talk about the strength it takes to survive something like that not once, but twice—and how both of those moments reshaped her sense of self.She tells me about the viral Beyoncé concert clip that turned her into a meme—and why it ended up being one of the most liberating moments of her life. LET’S STAY IN TOUCH🗣 Got something 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 me a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who might need a boost of Delta’s energy—it really makes a difference!Bryony xxBOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE📚 Bridge Over Troubled Dreams by Delta GoodremA deeply personal memoir exploring music, healing, and finding your voice.CREDITS🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam ChisholmA 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 series where we tackle your dilemmas and talk through life’s trickier bits.This week, I’m joined by Davinia Taylor—actress, author, biohacker and proud roast dinner lover. Her book Future Proof is packed with great tips for boosting energy, managing cravings and building resilience.Today:🍷 Amanda gave up alcohol two years ago but the cravings are back—how can she remind herself what she really needs in moments of stress?🧠 A listener in her early 40s asks if brain fog is just tiredness, or something more—could it be perimenopause?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.ukIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!Bryony xxCREDITS🎙️ Presenter: Bryony Gordon🎙️ Guest: Davinia Taylor🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm📢 Executive 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.

MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DAVINIA TAYLORThis week, I’m joined by Davinia Taylor—author, entrepreneur and biohacking enthusiast—who’s on a mission to help people feel better in their bodies, minds and lives.We talk about how Davinia went from hangovers to cold plunges and beef collagen. Her new book Futureproof shares practical ways to reclaim your health, from balancing hormones and improving your gut to lifting weights and eating proper food. She explains why Sunday roasts are underrated, how to build muscle in your 40s, and what to do if you feel like you’ve gone too far to come back.We also explore the link between stress and food addiction, why cravings are not your fault, and how even the darkest days can be turned around with a few simple actions. Whether you’re struggling with low energy, overwhelmed by the wellness world, or just curious about living a more vibrant life, this conversation is honest, uplifting and full of realistic advice. Roast dinner optional.LET’S STAY IN TOUCH🗣 Got something 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 me a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who might need a little encouragement to feel good in their body again—it really makes a difference.Bryony xxBOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE📚 Futureproof by Davinia TaylorA refreshingly no-nonsense guide to biohacking your health, energy and mood—starting with the food on your plate.CREDITS🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon🎙 Guest: Davinia Taylor🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam ChisholmA 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.