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Gemma Cairney hits the road with her new book Open to talk to young women and men about how magic and messed up life can be. Topics include friendship, Feminism, activism, our bodies, sexuality, consent and heartbreak. Music: Toddla T

Gemma Cairney


    • Mar 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    OPEN UP EXTRA: Gemma, Dandelion, Sali Highes & Caitlin Moran.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 45:03


    Ahead of news that Dandelion, the bus will be returning to Glastonbury, we’re dropping a couple of ‘extra’s’ as part of our OPEN UP series, recorded (and never released before now), at Glasto ‘17. This one features an ‘in conversation with..’ esteemed beauty writer Sali Hughes and her best friend author Caitlin Moran (who turned up for the fun of it) on the theme of image, beauty and the future. All recorded in front of a small crew, who turned up having seen the Q&A advertised on a chalk board outside the bus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    OPEN UP EXTRA: Gemma, Dandelion & Songhoy Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 26:07


    Ahead of news that Dandelion, the bus will be returning to Glastonbury, we’re dropping a couple of ‘extra’s’ as part of our OPEN UP series (recorded and never released before now) at Glasto ’17. This is an inspiring discussion with ground breaking and fantastic musicians - Songhoy Blues, who met Gemma in Mali, West Africa a few years ago after they’d fled their hometown of Timbuktu due to an enforced music ban, making it unsafe for them to play music any longer. They have had a whirlwind journey ever since.. Touring the world and releasing records. Here they are reconnecting with Gemma and hanging out on her bus.. in the fields of the one of the world’s most magical music festivals.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #6 Love and Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 25:58


    We’re opening up about love, heartbreak, sex, consent and rape culture. Writer Louise O’Neill joins Gemma. Get info on sexual health here www.brook.org.uk and https://whenitsonitson.durex.co.uk/ Support for rape and sexual offences www.rapecrisis.org.uk The age of consent in the UK is 16 for men and women See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #5 Who Am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 26:12


    Hosted by Gemma Cairney with guests Emma Gannon and Jamz Supernova. Based on Open: A Toolkit For How Magic and Messed Up Life Can Be. Music by Toddla T and words from James Massiah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Extra: How Trees Can Make Us Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 8:09


    Gemma Cairney talks nature and mental health with Holly from the Woodland Trust. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #4 Stress and Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 19:43


    Gemma Cairney hits the road with her book Open to talk to young women and men. This ep is about what stresses us out and what you can do when times get tough. This ep also discusses self-harm. For advice and support please go to www.selfharm.co.uk (Music by Toddla T) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Extra: Gemma’s Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 6:44


    Gemma reads her ‘Letter To My 14 Year Old Self’. Taken from Open: A Toolkit For How Magic and Messed Up Life Can Be, published by Pan Macmillan (Contains some strong language) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Extra: Clean Eating Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 13:39


    Gemma’s full interview with Nutritionist and Dietician Leo Pemberton on clean eating, good food and why you need to be careful following online “experts”. This interview was recorded at a party so there’s a bit of background noise but it’s full of wisdom! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #3 Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 27:41


    Gemma Cairney hits the road with her book Open to talk to young women and men. This episode: Food, fitness and how wonderful your body actually is! Guests: Bangs aka Muireann Carey-Campbell and Nutritionist Leo Pemberton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #2 Activism and Feminism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 25:18


    Gemma Cairney hits the road with her book Open to talk to young women and men. This week - activism, feminism and how you can change the world! Music by Toddla T See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    #1 Friendship and Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 23:53


    Gemma Cairney hits the road with her book Open to talk to young women and men. This week - best friends, frenemies and what to do if you're being bullied. Guest: Hannah Witton. Music by Toddla T See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 2:08


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