Hollie McNish, Poet and Ted Hughes Award-winning author, discusses motherhood myths, commercialization of parenthood, frustrations of modern life, guilt, class and snobbery, online abuse, unexpected freedoms of being a single parent, and reframing selfies as 'the oil paintings of the Tinder age'.

Meik Wiking, Danish happiness researcher and author, talks about the loss of his mum, the dark side of happiness, comparison anxiety, imposter syndrome, and finding joy in difficult times. He also discusses the impact of the coronavirus on wellbeing and shares insights on living with less and acts of service.

Ella Mills, champion of plant-based living, discusses loss, regret, chronic illness, depression, trolling, rejection, and the challenges of a high-profile life with Helen Russell. They explore vulnerability, 'acceptance', and the importance of not giving up even during tough times.

Why do we cry? How come love hurts? And what’s a happiness researcher doing talking about sadness, anyway? Helen Russell is a journalist and happiness researcher and How to be Sad is a new podcast  based on her book of the same name - exploring why we get sad, what to do when we’re sad, and how we can all get happier by learning to be sad, better. Because let’s be honest – we are in unprecedented times. None of us are where we thought we’d be this time last year and we’re all struggling. We’re having to get better at having difficult conversations and finding ways of handling our sadness. Join Helen as she talks to some high profile people from all walks of life who have done just that. Each week, special guests share their own experiences of everything from heartache to burnout, anxiety to addiction, the differences between sadness and depression - and how they cope. Find out more @MsHelenRussell #HowToBeSad and pre order How To Be Sad at https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-sad-everything-ive-learned-about-getting-happier-by-being-sad-better-helen-russell?variant=32618500653134