Reign with Josh Smith

On this special episode of Reign, Josh talks to L'Oreal Paris ambassador, model, entrepreneur and body image activist Iskra Lawrence Iskra was dropped by her modelling agency at just 15 years old for being in quotation marks, "TOO BIG," which led to body image issues and disordered eating. Since her recovery Iskra has been determined to change the perception of women across society. Here Iskra opens up about her journey towards feeling worth it including the toxic relationships, mental health and body image issues she's had to overcome along the way and how becoming a mother gave her a new respect for her body. She also candidly opens up about the street harassment she has experienced in her life and how we need to encourage men to have conversations about their behaiour. Open and honest conversations are key to making it reign and as Iskra powerfully shows talking about her insecurities ultimately saved her, so we hope this episode encourages you to embrace your worth and let your voice be heard. You can follow Josh on social media across @joshsmithhosts and don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate and comment if you loved the episode as we love to hear from you, queens! Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next time!This special episode is sponsored by L'Oreal Paris who are celebrating 50 years of the iconic phrase BECAUSE YOU'RE WORTH IT. Since then L’Oreal Paris has continuously encouraged women to stand up, be heard and be the change they want to see in society, showing that we’re ALL worth it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Reign, Josh talks to Outerbanks star, Madelyn Cline. Madelyn - who stars as Sarah in the Netflix teen drama, Outerbanks - talks candidly for the first time about how she felt 'silenced' and on an 'island' during, and after, an abusive relationship when she first moved to LA to pursue her dreams. But as Madelyn powerfully shows opening up about her experiences and feelings allowed her to not only rebuild friendships she thought she lost, but also herself. Madelyn also talks about how meeting her Outerbanks cast mates allowed her to truly be herself, the lessons she has learnt from therapy and how she has learnt to live with her anxiety. Open and honest conversations are key to making it reign and Madelyn’s chat is a powerful account of how we are never truly alone and how speaking up is the most important thing we can do for ourselves and others. And let's face it we are all feeling a little more isolated than normal right now so I hope you feel less alone after listening. You can follow Josh on social media across @joshsmithhosts and don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate and comment if you loved the episode as we love to hear from you, queens! Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Reign, Josh talks to Olympic athlete and World Champion, Katarina Johnson-Thompson.Katarina - or KJT as she is known to her fans - talks candidly about how she was, “very close” to quitting athletics after what was deemed a “public failure” at the Rio 2016 Olympics where she finished sixth, whilst others tipped her for a gold medal. Having struggled with self-confidence, public pressure and injuries Katarina completely changed her life - including working with a psychologist - in order to change her mindset and put her into winning form.Now the reigning World Champion in the Heptathlon - making her the world’s best all round female athletics athlete - Katarina opens up about the Tokyo Olympics, how body image affected her early career and the racist microaggressions she has faced throughout her life.Open and honest conversations are key to making it reign and Katarina’s chat is a powerful account of how we need to define success and failure on our own terms and how we all have the power to switch up our mindset and achieve our dreams - whatever they may be. If you are lacking motivation right now - let’s face it, we all are - then this is the conversation you NEED to listen to.You can follow Josh on social media across @joshsmithhosts and don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate and comment if you loved the episode as we love to hear from you, queens! Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Josh talks to It's A Sin star Lydia West AKA the Pink Palace ally, Jill. Lydia talks candily about the mental health impacts of playing Jill in the powerful new Channel 4 and HBO Max drama which follows a group of queer youngsters dealing with the impact of the HIV and AIDs epidemic in 1980s London. Lydia opens up to Josh about the most heartbreaking scenes to film (including one where she had to call her Mum mid take), the backlash against the show's sex scenes and how discrimination has affected her own life. Standing up for others and using your platform - however small or big - is key to making it reign and Lydia's chat is a powerful example of how allyship and true friendship can help others whilst reducing shame and stigma. As Lydia and Jill both show kindness is the greatest currency of all. You can follow Josh on social media across @joshsmithhosts and don't forget to subscribe, follow, rate and comment if you loved the episode as we love to hear from you, queens. Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Josh talks to Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood. Aimee talks frankly about her experiences with eating disorders and how her relationship with her body image changed after filming the sex scenes in Sex Education, playing Aimee Gibbs. Opening up about filming THAT solo sex scene, Aimee discusses how it initially left her with “vulnerability hangover,” but looking back now she is so proud the scenes portrayed female pleasure in a realistic, non-airbrushed way. Just. Yes! Talking, sharing and listening is key to making it reign - and Aimee’s chat is like therapy in itself. As the queen herself says, letting go of our problems, and refusing to no longer compare ourselves to others, is just like having a really great poo. Now, who can’t relate to that! Please subscribe or follow if you haven’t already, because Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Josh is joined by the Bridgerton and Derry Girls star, Nicola Coughlan. Nicola talks openly about how her path to stardom definitely wasn’t plain sailing and how she was ready to give up - but didn’t! (And we are SO thankful she kept going!) And of course, Nicola chats to Josh ALL about playing Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton from the costumes to THAT PLOT TWIST and her hopes for season two! Plus Nicola talks all about how she was given the part from just one audition - what a QUEEN - after being handpicked by Shonda Rhimes herself and how she can not watch those Bridgerton sex scenes with her mother. (Who can relate?!?) Talking, sharing and listening is key to making it reign and Nicola keeps it real to show us all that persistence is KEY and you have to define success on your own terms! Nicola also has some great advice lifted from the pages of William Shakespeare himself. (It’s all very high brow around here!) Please subscribe or follow if you haven’t already, because Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next Tuesday. Follow Josh across social media via @joshsmithhosts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the very first episode of Reign with Josh Smith, Josh is joined by Golden Globe Nominee, the star of Netflix’s smash hit show ‘Emily in Paris’ and long time pal, Lily Collins!Lily takes a seat on the Make It Reign throne to talk about her battles with body image and eating disorders, the ways she has found peace and comfort in her self (and let’s face it, we’re in our own company A LOT right now!) and how - and where - she’s drawn strength to overcome her personal challenges and wear her crown with pride! Talking, sharing and listening is key to making it reign and Lily has some incredible wisdom about how transformative opening up can be. There is so much to take away from this episode! Please subscribe or follow if you haven’t already, because Josh will be back to Make it Reign with another Queen next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Make It Reign, where each episode journalist and presenter Josh Smith catches up with one of our favourite stars - and modern day Queens - to talk honestly about the challenges they've faced away from the spotlight, how they overcame them to make it reign in their lives, and how we all can, too! Make sure you're subscribed or are following for the very first episode. See you there - get your crowns ready! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices