Happy Place

Billie Piper, passionate about portraying complex characters, discusses the importance of embracing vulnerability, self-examination, and the challenges of balancing motherhood. She shares her latest TV work which leans into pain to make us feel less alone. Also, the episode includes discussions on creating personal work, therapy experiences, and admiration for Billie's acting skills.

David Katz, founder of Plastic Bank, discusses empowering individuals and reducing ocean plastic pollution. Topics include engaging communities, the impact of individual choices, combating plastic pollution, and the manipulation of advertising and social media.

Boxer Lawrence Okolie shares insights on using fear as motivation and achieving goals. Topics include discipline, accountability, transformation from overweight to boxer, prioritizing safety, finding purpose, and Lawrence's book 'Dare to Change Your Life'.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee explores the impact of lifestyle factors on physical and mental health. They discuss practical methods like journaling to alter how you interact with problems. They also delve into the rise in mental health issues and the importance of addressing food, movement, sleep, and relaxation. The concept of success is reframed, emphasizing personal connections over fame and money.

Jake Humphrey, a life-long friend of Fearne, discusses the importance of a safe and loving home life and challenges grind culture. They explore the impact of a family tragedy, emphasize open communication with children, and discuss the responsibilities in the sports world. They also delve into taking 100% responsibility for one's life and redefining success and self-worth.

June Sarpong discusses the importance of owning our differences and promoting inclusivity in the TV industry. They explore challenges of diversity, racism, and discrimination, as well as the impact of multi-generational households on mental health. They also share coping strategies, affirmations, and the need for addressing mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gelong Thubten, a real-life monk, discusses the search for happiness and the impact of advertising and news consumption on mental health. He emphasizes the importance of shifting focus to our inner world, embracing life's complexity, and finding peace through meditation and self-compassion.

Stacey Solomon, anxiety-calming advocate and author of 'Tap To Tidy', chats with Fearne about keeping her hands busy with tidying and crafting to calm her mind. They also discuss body image and her confidence to stand up against media outlets and trolls. Find out more about her book 'Tap To Tidy' and the importance of tidiness for a tidy mind.

Rhonda Byrne, author of The Secret, explores the power of thoughts and the impact of embracing your inner child for everlasting happiness. The podcast discusses techniques for replacing negative thoughts with positive ones and delves into the concept of discomfort and the importance of embracing negative emotions. It also explores the nature of awareness, life after death, and the options available to us. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the transformative effect of changing our mindset and embracing our true essence for happiness and self-awareness.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Miss World winner, reflects on confidence and resilience in her memoir Unfinished. Topics include finding happiness through writing, dreaming big, embracing failure, the impact of beauty pageants, and maintaining individuality in relationships.