Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small. Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way…
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it feels like you'll never find a life partner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a birth plan dilemma See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to start afresh in the new year when you're feeling lost and confused after a break-up See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on spending time with difficult family members See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend doesn't feel like a friend any more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to help a sister who's going through a difficult time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you've had enough of your husband See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this special episode, The Pool's Zoe Beaty asks Viv how she can stop holding herself back when it comes to owning the room See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on Christmas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a new job has eroded your confidence See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it seems impossible to meet people and make friends See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to when your new partner offers to pay for an expensive trip See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when work is getting in the way of your relationship See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on break-ups See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv gives advice on how to cope brilliantly as a freelancer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when everything seems hopeless and you’re worried your moaning is driving your partner away See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a sibling thinks that feminism is "unnecessary" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when there's a mismatch in your sex life See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a colleague who’s a parent seems to be taking advantage of flexible arrangements See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you don't want to end an affair See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you feel lonely and empty all the time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you're in a happy relationship but find yourself fantasising about someone else See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your boyfriend's aversion to PDAs is putting you off him See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friendship is changed by pregnancy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether your children should have contact with their unpredictable father See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your partner isn't interested in physical affection or intimacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friends are only interested in their babies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend has let your friendship die out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you want to be there for your godson but his parents don't appreciate you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friend's pregnancy gives you conflicting feelings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To celebrate her 100th episode, Viv invited comedian, actress, writer and podcaster Cariad Lloyd to answer a listener's question with her, about a new boyfriend and his difficult daughter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you’re not completely on board with your friend’s hen party See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you disagree with your partner's mother See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your brother is upsetting your mother See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your six year old is completely obsessed with hair and make-up See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast: what happens when you want marriage and babies but the love of your life doesn’t? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast: Viv discusses what to do when life gets too much and you just feel completely overwhelmed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend lets you down and you don’t know where to turn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friends pick sides after a break-up — and it’s not your side See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a new boyfriend who's still struggling to break up with an ex See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses younger siblings with questions about sex, how to talk to an old friend with cancer, downgrading a friend with benefits to 'just friends', and taking the leap to live abroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To celebrate three years of The Pool and Dear Viv, our resident agony aunt Viv Groskop takes a look back at some of the classic questions she's received over the years See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's episode, Viv discusses being gay in a very catholic family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a teenager who won't do his homework, how to leave behind a childhood home, and a mother who just wants to be left alone on Mother's Day See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether a daughter should get involved in her father's office flirtation – and whether she should even know about it in the first place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast Viv discusses a rejection invitation to move in, how to introduce a tattooed boyfriend to conservative parents, how to support a sister with mental health issues, and whether or not to get involved in a family fallout See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a teacher in a dilemma, getting over an ex boyfriend, and what to say when you don't want children at your wedding See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether to reconnect with an estranged family member See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this holiday special, Viv discusses whether or not to invite a difficult brother to a family meal, coping with in-laws without using alcohol, dealing with a sibling fallout and how to eliminate New Year resolution guilt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's Christmas special, Viv discusses dealing with the pressure of hosting, a first Christmas after losing parents, telling a child that Santa won't bring an expensive gift, and a Christmas pregnancy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether or not to get back in touch with a young love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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