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by Fearne Cotton · English
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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“Wear the OTT dress!” Fearne’s got wardrobe and dating advice
This Happy Place episode (with Fern Cotton) mixes “venting” and “Team Happy Place” listener updates.
20 Aug 2026 · 14m · 7 chapters
My OCD gave me existential dread! Finding meaning in difficult times, with poet & actor Lucas Jones
Lucas Jones discusses finding meaning in difficult times through art, wonder, and emotional honesty.
17 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m · 19 chaptersChris McCausland: “Dependence is exhausting!” Holidaying with a disability
Chris McCausland discusses how disability shapes his holiday preferences, arguing that “dependence is exhausting.” He contrasts “doing things” holidays (sightseeing, theme parks) with “sit around and…
13 Aug 2026 · 43m · 18 chapters
Ruby Wax: “I was addicted to rage!” How to respond instead of reacting
How to respond instead of reacting when triggered by anger or fear, using mindfulness/“mind gym” and attention-training to calm the amygdala and regain choice.
10 Aug 2026 · 46m · 20 chaptersFeeling stressed? You’re probably dehydrated! Make hydration a habit, with Phizz
Dehydration’s effects on body and brain (energy, focus, mood/personality, sleep, stress/cortisol), why “thirst” is often too late, and how hydration tablets from Fizz aim to make hydration a daily…
6 Aug 2026 · 39m · 20 chapters
Making sense of big feelings and busy brains, with Paul Whitehouse & Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE
ADHD and neurodivergence through the lens of big feelings and busy brains, focusing on self-regulation, trauma overlap, emotional triggers (including RSD and misophonia), and why education systems…
3 Aug 2026 · 45m · 17 chapters
Book Club Meets: Fertility pressures, medical racism, and hen parties, with Candice Carty-Williams
Happy Place Book Club discussion of Candice Carty-Williams’ novel Queenie Is Working On It, focusing on fertility pressures, medical racism, and a chaotic hen-party/wedding storyline, plus…
30 Jul 2026 · 44m · 22 chapters
Sam Thompson: "My mind doesn’t switch off!" People pleasing and ADHD hyperfocus
Sam Thompson discusses ADHD people-pleasing, anxiety/panic attacks, hyperfocus as a “superpower,” and how he copes (including “wellness” that isn’t prescriptive).
27 Jul 2026 · 59m · 22 chaptersSophie Ellis-Bextor: “I want my kids to be intrepid!” How to make your holiday magical
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Fern Cotton discuss how to keep the “holiday magic” alive with kids—balancing planning and flexibility, handling jet lag, screens, packing, and building long-term travel…
23 Jul 2026 · 39m · 19 chapters
"Little Joe would’ve watched Heartstopper in secret!" Joe Locke: queer representation matters
Joe Locke (Charlie in Heartstopper) discusses queer representation, navigating sudden fame, and how Heartstopper Forever and the series’ themes (safe spaces in school, self-expression) can change…
20 Jul 2026 · 49m · 19 chapters
Fearne on the loneliness of chronic pain and why she likes breaking rules
Fern Cotton discusses what puts people in their “happy place” versus what riles them up, focusing on trying new hobbies, the loneliness of chronic pain, and disliking rules and uncomfortable clothing.
16 Jul 2026 · 12m · 6 chaptersMy work makes me a better parent! Coping with mum guilt and taking the pressure off
Parenting while working without “mum guilt”; rejecting the “have it all” myth; managing summer-holiday chaos; reframing work as identity and modeling self-actualization; emphasizing shared…
13 Jul 2026 · 47m · 18 chapters
Overwhelmed and exhausted? Decompress with this breathwork session from Self Space
A guided decompression breathwork session for an overwhelmed, exhausted nervous system—meant to create “space and capacity” to come down after holding stress all day; relaxation isn’t enough unless…
9 Jul 2026 · 11m · 5 chapters
Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure
Todd Rose explains “collective illusions” (a form of groupthink) where people publicly go along with beliefs they privately don’t agree with because they incorrectly assume their group agrees.
6 Jul 2026 · 1h 19m · 32 chapters
I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday
Fearne Cotton introduces Happy Place’s “Guide to Holidays” mini-series with British Airways Holidays, focusing on what makes holidays feel good and what stresses people out.
2 Jul 2026 · 13m · 6 chapters
Adam Kay: "I was told to man up!" Coping with PTSD and mental health stigma
Adam Kay discusses PTSD and mental-health stigma stemming from his time as an NHS doctor, arguing that healthcare culture discourages debriefing, counseling, and time off after trauma.
29 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 27 chapters
Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson
Happy Place Book Club discusses Imani Thompson’s debut novel Honey, focusing on race and female rage, gender-based violence, and power dynamics in British university life.
25 Jun 2026 · 25m · 10 chapters
Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie
Poppy Jamie’s “magical living” approach to mental health—reconnecting with intuition, signs, and ritual to counter anxiety, burnout, and the pressure to quantify everything.
22 Jun 2026 · 1h · 21 chapters
“Outrageous, saucy behaviour!” What’s going down in Fearne’s WhatsApp groups?
“Happy Place” episode about what makes listeners feel great (likes) and what drags them down (dislikes), with a focus on Fearne Cotton’s WhatsApp groups and social chatter. Guests: None.
18 Jun 2026 · 9m · 5 chapters
"Life's too short for bad sex!" Grace Campbell is speaking up about pleasure and shame
Grace Campbell discusses shame and perception—how women (especially as they age) are policed by the male gaze and online commentary, and how reclaiming pleasure, honesty, and self-talk can break…
15 Jun 2026 · 1h 6m · 26 chapters
Yoga! Shopping! Talks! DJs! How the Happy Place Festivals come to life
Behind-the-scenes of the Happy Place Festival (now in its 6th year), focusing on all-year planning, problem-solving on the day, and what makes the event feel like a safe, inclusive “wellbeing” space…
11 Jun 2026 · 39m · 12 chapters
Ashley Roberts: If you don’t scream your body will! Anxiety, insomnia, and Pussycat Dolls' comeback
Ashley Roberts discusses anxiety and insomnia, how breathwork and other therapies help regulate her nervous system, and what it’s like to return to the Pussycat Dolls in their 40s with a healthier…
8 Jun 2026 · 59m · 20 chapters
Book Club Meets: Tradwives and the manosphere, with Caro Claire Burke
Happy Place Book Club discussion of Caro Claire Burke’s novel Yesteryear, focusing on modern tradwife culture, the manosphere, social-media performance, internalized misogyny, and motherhood…
4 Jun 2026 · 31m · 16 chapters
Mary Berry: "I didn't want to leave the house!" How gardening helped me through grief
Mary Berry discusses how gardening and cooking helped her cope with grief and maintain mental clarity, alongside memories from wartime childhood, polio, and later life lessons.
1 Jun 2026 · 49m · 22 chapters