Happy Place

Skin, the iconic lead singer of Skunk Anansie, talks about facing prejudice as a black, queer woman in the music industry. She shares how a chance encounter with Judi Dench empowered her. They discuss breaking societal constraints, confronting personal demons, and finding strength within oneself. An inspiring conversation about staying true and reclaiming power.

Wim Hof, The 'Ice Man' talks about how tragic circumstances led him to his epiphany. He shares his unconventional beginnings, the power of curiosity, overcoming stressors, teaching core values, the power of breathing, and the benefits of cold therapy.

Jay Shetty, a former monk turned author and podcaster, shares his journey and the lessons he learned during his time as a monk. He discusses the power of solitude, daily practices like meditation, and the benefits of minimalism. The podcast also explores the misunderstood pursuit of happiness and the importance of self-love and relationships. Shetty highlights the scientific proof and benefits of meditation, all while promoting his own podcast.

Holly Tucker MBE, Founder of Not On The High Street and Holly & Co, discusses the hard work behind starting successful businesses and the stresses that come with it. They explore the importance of positive mindset, childhood influences, surrendering and finding clarity, and the journey of creating 'not on the high street'.

The podcast explores the personal experiences of Aimi and her sister with anxiety and depression, and how it inspired them to create Happiful. They discuss the origins of the counseling directory business and the importance of seeking help. Aimi shares her experience with postpartum challenges and finding balance between work and family life. They also talk about their enjoyable experiences at a festival.

Celebrated portraitist Jonathan Yeo discusses body language, face-to-face communication, and the challenges of remote portrait sessions. He explores the therapeutic benefits of painting, the positive impact on mental state, and the unique style and decision making in portraiture. Excitement for collaboration and the finished portrait of Fern Cotton are also mentioned.

Freya Ridings, musician and singer-songwriter, discusses her difficult school days, her unconventional approach to learning piano, and the importance of writing her own songs. They also explore topics such as finding silver linings in lockdown, overcoming dyslexia, and the therapeutic power of songwriting.

After finding chart-topping success at a formative age, Alicia Keys has spent a lot of time thinking about the high expectations we put on each other. From her own people-pleasing tendencies in her early career, to her very recent breakthroughs in valuing her own self-worth.In this conversation with Fearne, held under lockdown conditions, they explore those discoveries, her book More Myself, and her forthcoming studio album, Alicia.This series of Happy Place is supported by Happiful - to discover their magazine or if you're looking for online counselling support in your area, head to happiful.com/happyplace  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Chris Ramsey and influencer Rosie Ramsey discuss their experience during lockdown, coping with pressure, dynamics of their relationship, and their tendency to be open and overshare. They also share their fast-tracked relationship, approach to difficult situations, and gratitude for their podcast's authenticity and listeners.

Author Glennon Doyle discusses a range of topics including anger, battles with alcohol and body image, personal journey of sexuality, and parenting woes.