
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
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/
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Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2025 • 60min
How To Date: The most important relationship you’ll ever have
The hosts dive deep into the fundamental relationship we have with ourselves. They explore self-awareness, self-love, and the importance of recognizing personal worth in nurturing connections with others. A hilarious dinner with their husbands adds a light-hearted touch, revealing insights about partnerships. They tackle challenges like heartbreak and societal pressures, emphasizing emotional interdependence. Ultimately, the conversation celebrates personal growth and offers practical tools for cultivating healthy romantic relationships.

Mar 19, 2025 • 52min
Olivia Attwood - ‘It’s either vodka and a gay club until 5am, or hyperbaric oxygen’
Reality TV star Olivia Attwood brings her sharp wit and relatability to the table. She shares her journey from 'the ick' to empowerment, highlighting her battles with ADHD and the importance of supportive friendships. Olivia opens up about transitioning from party culture to wellness, discussing her evolving views on self-care and body image. With humor, she navigates emotional expression, touching on vulnerability and the complexities of grief, all while managing the fame that comes with being in the spotlight.

Mar 17, 2025 • 47min
How To Date: How to cope with heartbreak and rejection
Elizabeth and Mel face one of the most challenging parts of dating: heartbreak and rejection.
We are joined by life coach and author Michelle Elman who went through a devastating, public break-up after being notified via an Instagram DM that her fiance of 24-hours had been cheating on her. Michelle, Mel and Elizabeth explore the impact an experience like this can have and how best to cope with it. We discuss surviving rejection and the lessons that heartbreak can teach us, in time. Plus: how to feel hopeful again and embrace the ‘what next?’ stage of self-discovery.
After you’ve listened, you can get all the resources and worksheets discussed at www.thepodclass.co.uk
Mel and Elizabeth are on a mission to revolutionise the world of dating! We want to make it a safe, fun and rewarding experience for everyone. If you’d like to join us, we’ve put together our very own How To Date Good Dating Pledge, consisting of 10 simple ‘Dating Commandments’. Have a look and sign up for free now at www.thepodclass.co.uk
You can find out more about Michelle Elman by visiting her website here.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 49min
Erin Doherty - ‘Lean Into Your Truth’
In this engaging discussion, Erin Doherty, known for her roles as Princess Anne in The Crown and Mary Carr in A Thousand Blows, opens up about her journey from aspiring footballer to acclaimed actor. She candidly shares her struggles with social anxiety and how acting has become a therapeutic outlet for self-discovery. Erin also reflects on the complexities of friendships, her experiences with love and identity, and how overcoming personal challenges has shaped her artistic expression.

Mar 10, 2025 • 51min
How To Date: Taking it to the next level
Elizabeth and Mel dive deep into the nuances of modern relationships, discussing the leap from casual dating to commitment. They highlight the importance of open communication, navigating emotional baggage, and understanding deal breakers. The conversation touches on the significance of consent, addressing jealousy, and balancing personal desires with relationship dynamics. Humor and self-discovery play crucial roles as they provide practical advice for building strong, lasting connections.

Mar 5, 2025 • 49min
Gugu Mbatha-Raw - ‘Have I ever worked with an awful co-star? Maybe one or two’
Friendship advice: ‘Are you a radiator or a drain?’ To hear more from Gugu tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is an actor who firmly resists typecasting: her West End debut was as Ophelia in Hamlet; while on-screen she has tackled everything from Belle, to a victim of sexual assault in the hit drama The Morning Show. Her co-stars have included Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey, Kiefer Sutherland and Will Smith. Now, Mbatha-Raw returns to Apple TV+ with the second season of psychological thriller Surface. Although consistently a high-achiever, Gugu’s failures have shaped her in important ways - including one failure she shares in common with a former HTF guest, namely Mr Jamie Dornan…
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Mar 3, 2025 • 59min
How To Date: Red and Green Flags
Mel and Elizabeth look at the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that can help us understand whether a potential partner is right for us. That’s right, we’re exploring the red flags that should have us running for the hills, the green flags that signpost a healthy relationship and the amber or pink ones that lie somewhere in-between.We are joined by an expert in the field - social worker and bestselling author, LalalaLetMeExplain - to discuss how to spot these flags, what they really mean in the early stages of dating and how to embrace the positive signs when they appear… After you’ve listened, you can get all the resources and worksheets discussed at www.thepodclass.co.ukMel and Elizabeth are on a mission to revolutionise the world of dating! We want to make it a safe, fun and rewarding experience for everyone. If you’d like to join us, we’ve put together our very own How To Date Good Dating Pledge, consisting of 10 simple ‘Dating Commandments’. Have a look and sign up for free now at www.thepodclass.co.ukYou can buy a copy of Lala’s book, Block, Delete, Move On: it’s not you, it’s them here If you don’t want to wait each week for new episodes join our wonderful community of subscribers where you can binge all episodes now, ad free, all at once. Follow the link to sign up:https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/A Daylight and Sony Music Entertainment Production._______________________________________________________________________Morrisons terms & conditionsMore Card T&C’s: https://www.morrisons.com/more/terms-and-conditions/General T&C’s https://groceries.morrisons.com/content/terms-and-conditions?srsltid=AfmBOor2xSfFNVtu22I9z5plcQkO6kId8jZ3NSdAF4X4Mt8JQkhO_ylQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
Kate Hudson - ‘Fame is a tumultuous machine’
Kate Hudson, acclaimed actress known for her roles in Almost Famous and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, chats about her comedic journey and her latest projects, including the Netflix film Running Point and her debut album, Glorious. She candidly discusses the emotional complexities of fame and the pressures women face in the entertainment industry. The conversation also touches on embracing vulnerability, navigating relationships, and redefining parenting, emphasizing the importance of honesty and personal growth.

Feb 25, 2025 • 55min
How To Date: Communication - dating dos and don’ts
Emma Reed-Turrell, a psychotherapist and author specializing in transactional psychology, joins the conversation about navigating early-stage dating communication. She emphasizes the crucial role self-esteem plays in how we connect. The discussion covers the pitfalls of people-pleasing and the blind spots that can affect relationships. Additionally, they explore the significance of authenticity and vulnerability in modern dating, while offering practical tips for clearer and kinder communication, all aimed at fostering genuine connections.

Feb 19, 2025 • 44min
Simon Callow: ‘Scottish reeling almost killed me.’
Simon Callow, a revered actor, director, and author known for iconic roles in films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, shares his journey through creative highs and lows. He candidly reflects on a childhood rejection that shaped him, and the critical failure of a play he directed. Callow discusses the challenges of coming out in a conservative era and the importance of collaborative creativity in theater. He emphasizes the need for impactful acting that resonates with audiences, while also grappling with the weight of his artistic legacy.