

Happy Place
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2020 • 51min
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams discusses his life in lockdown, the impact of fame on his mental health, and finding contentment through self-acceptance. They also touch on overcoming anxiety, managing personal choice, and the importance of setting boundaries for emotional well-being.

Nov 30, 2020 • 50min
Gareth Southgate
England football manager Gareth Southgate opens up about his life in the public eye, coping with high pressure, star signs, the importance of nature, and unusual encounters. His book 'Anything is Possible' inspires hope, discussing shared challenges. They explore the significance of vulnerability, facing setbacks, rebuilding confidence, and seeking support. The podcast offers insights into personal and professional growth while providing book recommendations.

Nov 23, 2020 • 48min
Pandora Sykes
Writer and podcaster Pandora Sykes discusses our obsession with wellness, exploring topics such as the negative impact of multitasking, the binary mindset of living life right or wrong, the importance of accepting and normalizing emotions, the influence of social media, the dangers of self-optimization, and the confusion within the wellness industry.

Nov 16, 2020 • 41min
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra, a well-being expert, and champion of positive mental health support, discusses the stages of grief during current times, challenging societal conditioning, the power of community and self-reflection, and the role of mantras in meditation.

Nov 9, 2020 • 47min
Gabby Bernstein
Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author, joins Fearne to discuss superattactors, rewriting your story, tuning out the noise, the resistors in your life. Gabby's new book, You Are The Guru, is available now as an audiobook.

Nov 5, 2020 • 12min
Amahla on Bold 🎵
Fearne chats with Amahla, an Ivor Novello nominated singer, about her new track Bold which features on the Happy Place - The Album. They discuss the process of songwriting, the challenges faced by young musicians during the pandemic, and the reflections on gratitude and challenges brought by the current situation. They also preview the Happy Place album and promote where to stream it.

Nov 4, 2020 • 18min
Kye Sones on My Mind And Me 🎵
Musician Kye Sones discusses the making of 'My Mind & Me,' a song from the Happy Place album. They explore themes of loneliness, conflicting thoughts, and finding peace through art. They also talk about the importance of vulnerability, connection, and taking walks in the park to discuss personal struggles. The podcast ends with a track featured in the album and a thank you message.

Nov 3, 2020 • 21min
Lockdown Kittens Dancing: Behind The Scenes
The hosts talk about their experience of creating a song with Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss the importance of finding someone with life experience to bring gravitas to the lyrics. They also delve into the power of music in their life and its impact on emotions and well-being. The hosts express their admiration and gratitude towards a person who perfectly represents their album and the song they are discussing.

Nov 2, 2020 • 52min
Sam Smith
Fearne talks to Sam Smith, one of Britain's best singers, about self-acceptance, pronouns, challenges of being a queer artist, and embracing the beauty of life's ups and downs. They also discuss overcoming insecurities, body dysmorphia, and the mind-body connection, including the negative impact of fame on mental health and coping mechanisms for OCD.

Nov 1, 2020 • 21min
Laurie Vincent on Love You, Bye 🎵
Laurie Vincent, musician and member of Slaves and Larry Pink The Human, discusses the stylistic shift in their music, coping mechanisms and finding happiness in difficult times, staying true to oneself, and the 'Love You By' song featured in the Happy Place album.


