How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment
How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better.
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And remember: a fail shared is a fail halved. https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/how-to-fail-uk-2023/
An Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Original Production.
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We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And remember: a fail shared is a fail halved. https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/how-to-fail-uk-2023/
An Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Original Production.
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com
Episodes
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Jan 24, 2024 • 47min
Dan Levy on overcoming rejection and harnessing grief
Dan Levy, co-writer and creator of Schitt's Creek, discusses overcoming rejection when his show was initially turned down by every single network in the USA. Topics include relationship failures, a childhood incident involving birthday cake, and his new film 'Good Grief' - a beautiful gay love story for the modern age.
Jan 19, 2024 • 3min
Who’s ready for Season 20?
Season 20 of a podcast explores the beauty of embracing failure, with guests sharing their pivotal moments of setbacks and the valuable lessons they've learned. The host, Elizabeth Day, offers inspiring and candid conversations that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your own journey.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
HAPPY HIGH BETTER FAIL: The Ultimate Podcast Mash-Up with Fearne Cotton, Rangan Chatterjee, Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes
Fearne Cotton, Rangan Chatterjee, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes join Elizabeth Day for a special episode where they discuss the significance of podcasting, memorable interviews, and profound listener interactions. They explore how podcasting encourages deep conversation and active listening, and how it can change the world. The episode features Holocaust survivors, Hollywood superstars, and happiness experts, with a mix of serious moments and laughter. The speakers reflect on the privilege and humbling experience of podcasting, reframing mindsets for happiness, and the impact of deep conversations in their personal lives.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
S18, Ep10 Claudia Winkleman on the joy of imperfection
Claudia Winkleman, broadcaster who feels like your best friend, discusses her hatred of perfect, her distaste for exercise, struggles with sleep, and invaluable lessons her parents taught her. They also talk about parenting challenges and the importance of life insurance, upcoming live shows, sleep habits, and the joy of anticipation and planning.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
S18 BONUS EPISODE: Georgia Harrison on taking back her power
Reality TV star turned activist Georgia Harrison joins Elizabeth Day to discuss her fight for justice after her ex-boyfriend shared intimate footage of her online without her consent. They also delve into her journey with ADHD, the impact of reality TV, handling online trolls, rewiring trauma patterns, and the importance of taking back her power.
Oct 25, 2023 • 55min
S18, Ep9 Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: one of Britain's foremost space scientists on belonging and the meaning of life
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, one of Britain's foremost space scientists, talks about stars, her passion for physics, chaos and creativity, her lifelong ambition of going into space, the joys and challenges of parenthood, and exploring telescopes and pursuing passion.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
S18, Ep8 Dawn French on fertility, friendship and being an anti-perfectionist
Dawn French, actor, comedian, and bestselling author, joins Elizabeth Day to discuss anti-perfectionism, friendship, grief after her father's suicide, infertility, and the decision to adopt her daughter. They also touch on the influence of military families on comedians and the empowerment of owning and embracing mistakes.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 41min
S18, Ep7 Gillian Anderson on sex, body image and rebellion
Gillian Anderson talks about her career, addiction to work, and coping with global celebrity. She discusses the impact of wellness culture, her natural instinct to rebel against authority, and her healthy soft-drink range. The podcast covers cross-section of women's experiences, imposter syndrome, embracing movement on her own terms, and prioritizing pleasure in life.
Oct 13, 2023 • 57min
S18 MIDSEASON BONUS! Captain Sandy from Below Deck on surviving addiction, pirates - and reality TV
Captain Sandra Yawn, of Below Deck Med fame, shares her riveting tale of resilience and courage. She discusses battling alcoholism, rising through the ranks in a male-dominated industry, surviving cancer and an attack by pirates, and the lessons she's learned from being on reality TV.
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
S18, Ep6 Marina Abramovic: one of the greatest living artists on performance, passion and power
Marina Abramovic, one of the greatest living artists, talks about fear, love, introversion, performance, and failure. She reflects on her childhood, the significance of sound in her performances, and the transformative power of forgiveness. The podcast also explores the power of vulnerability and redefining failure, as well as her complex relationships with her mother and a 12-year collaborator.
