Happy Place

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.

Daisy May Cooper, star and co-creator of This Country, talks about writing comedy, meeting heroes, and honoring the life of a friend. They discuss the challenges of managing laundry, finding joy in lockdown, and balancing humor and thoughtfulness in their show. They also explore the importance of unrealistic dreams, determination, and the law of attraction. They end the podcast with recommendations and gratitude.

George Ezra discusses his experience performing in Live Lounge, the importance of discussing anxiety and personal experiences, understanding and managing anxiety and OCD, sparking creativity, and future plans.

Vex King, Author of Good Vibes, Good Life and Instagram star, discusses his journey from homelessness to happiness, the importance of self-love and purpose, overcoming negative judgment and shifting emotional states, practicing positivity and emitting good vibes, accepting physical appearance in the digital age, the law of attraction and personal experiences, and the power of open-mindedness and gratitude.

Ricky Gervais talks about life, his new series 'After Life', the global pandemic, truth & self-belief, the separation between comedy and personal beliefs, loneliness, and the intellectual benefits of watching TV shows.

The lead singer of Stereophonics, Kelly Jones, discusses his recent work and the big changes in his life. They talk about his process of writing and finishing recordings, childhood memories, supporting a child's gender transition, managing anxiety, and finding moments of space and human connection.