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When mysterious symbols appear as graffiti around Oxford, lexicographer Martha Thornhill recognises them from an alphabet created by a deceased writer whose papers she once worked on. But this is no publicity stunt, and tensions intensify when further graffiti is found near the body of a university lecturer...Countdown's Susie Dent has written Death Writ Large, a murder mystery that cleverly weaves her linguistic skills around a killer plot. In this chat, live from the Happy Place Festival, Susie teaches Fearne a few new words (confelicity, anyone?) and explains where phrases like Flaming Nora come from. Plus, why is it actually really good for you to swear, and how can naming emotions help you manage them?In October, we'll be reading Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley and Agatha Christie.Thank you to Zaffre for the use of the Death Writ Large audiobook, narrated by Louise Brealey.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Chloe AshbyBook Club Meets: Candice Carty-WilliamsBook Club Meets: Caro Claire Burke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miquita Oliver went on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place pod this week, marking the end of a decades-long feud fuelled by the toxic tabloid culture of the early noughties. We debrief on their heart-warming reconciliation and how female rivalry is so often rooted in insecurity. Also on the show: Amelia Dimoldenberg hosted SNL, Taylor Swift has upset fans and critics alike with her latest release Encore (despite cleaning up at the VMAs on Sunday) and Vogue is engulfed in yet another controversy after the company behind Mounjaro sponsored its latest event. Plus: Colin From Accounts season three, Anne Hathaway's dinosaur movie and a couple of great recs for weekend watching. Enjoy huns! Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes plus early access and ad-free listening at patreon.com/straightuppodcastTry the adaptogenic coffee that changed our lives with 20% off using code straightup at londonnootropics.comFollow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok @straightuppodFind us on YouTube @straightupmediapodEmail at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.ukRecs/reviewsSNL UK, NOWTVColin from Accounts, iPlayerLast Seen, AppleTVWasteman, NetflixEnd of Oak Street, AppleTVTaylor Swift Is Losing Us, Vulture Taylor Swift's Shrinking World, SubstackMiquita Oliver on The Happy Place podcast‘It's problematic': concern as weight-loss jab maker sponsors Vogue World event, Guardian I was hurt. It was spiteful: Alexandra Shulman on life after Vogue, The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the noughties, Miquita Oliver thought Fearne Cotton was an irritatingly gorgeous, successful presenter – everything she wasn't. Fearne was jealous Miquita was part of the TV cool gang. In reality? Fearne worried she was an unsophisticated nerd, and Miquita was feeling like the fat, ugly sidekick. In this episode, live from the Happy Place Festival, Fearne and Miquita chat for the first time in decades, finally able to see that it was press cruelty that created their feud. They talk through how to cope if you feel projection, assumption, or a misunderstanding have created a rift between you and a friend. Miquita also explores why she felt the need to drink to stay in a haze for much of her younger years, and why getting curious about why she felt like sh*t was the first step to getting her life back on track. Plus: how to dream bigger for yourself, and why adults need to play more!If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Matt Edmondson and Mollie KingRuth LangsfordAshley James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating small wins keeps a capable team moving toward the bigger goal, and your standard stays exactly where it is. The leaders who do it well name what they noticed and why it mattered, then let it stand before adding the next ask. Episode Overview You finish something big and the finish line has already moved. I do this too. A friend asked me how I was celebrating a milestone six months in the making, and I had to think about it. This episode is about the six years I have spent working on that. What You'll Hear What it feels like to hit a milestone and feel nothing What your team hears when you notice good work and say nothing Why recognition and the next assignment should never share a sentence One ordinary win from my own life and what I did with it Leadership Pattern to Notice I see this in the strongest leaders I know, and I see it in me. The win gets noticed and the next thing is already moving before anyone hears a word about it. Then the conclusion shows up that nothing is going fast enough. From the inside, it looks like ambition. Sit With This What have you or someone on your team done recently that deserves more acknowledgement than you've given it? What's Coming Next Next, I am opening a longer series on why so much of what we were taught about leadership runs backwards, and team motivation is on its way. Something I Don't Want You to Miss My standards have not dropped one inch in six years of practicing this. You can recognize meaningful progress and still expect more from yourself and your team. Connect If you are ready to stop waiting for things to happen and your team to take ownership and ready to take action... Let's talk.  http://tamimariecoaching.com/call   I'm Tami Imlay, Executive Advisor. Come find me on LinkedIn. @tamiimlay  Music Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026

Ogunquit has become a "three-season" town in recent years.The Front Porch is a big reason why.Started in 1980 exclusively as a gay men's bar, The Front Porch has become an all-inclusive restaurant, piano bar, and attraction for the half a million people who descend upon the tiny seaside town every summer.From the famous upstairs bar, longtime bartender Petey Tomes and current owner Scotty Vogel join host Troy Farkas for a wide-ranging discussion about the history of the Porch, favorite stories from 45 years of the Porch, Ogunquit's quest to become attractive year-round, mind-blowing stats about the amount of espresso martinis they serve, how the restaurant is on the front lines of change in the industry, and more.To support the restaurant, you can follow them on Instagram @frontporchogt.SUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Follow Seacoast Stories on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our new episodes every week.Join our FREE online community, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Local Thread⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, hereUPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club pres. by ⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠: We're back in Manchester, N.H., on Wednesday, October 7! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your seat at the table here.⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seacoast Stories LIVE feat. Victoria Arlen" at The Press Room on Tuesday, October 13! Pres. by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Get your tickets here.⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Iron Cactus⁠:⁠⁠ Kingston, N.H.'s home for yoga, infrared saunas, reiki, healthy eating, community and more.⁠⁠SWTHZ: ⁠⁠Lock in your founding membership today at Portsmouth's newest home for wellness.⁠Budget Blinds of the Seacoas⁠t: Blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced, professionally installed, and done right the first time.CHAPTERS:Come to Seacoast Stories LIVE! on 10/13 (00:00)The evolution of The Front Porch & Ogunquit (02:40)The Porch's beginnings as a gay men's bar (11:44)The magic of the piano bar (15:35)Stories from 45 years of the Porch (20:23)Secure your SWTHZ Portsmouth⁠⁠⁠⁠ founding membership here (24:52)Custom blinds, shades and shutters with Budget Blinds of the Seacoast (25:56)Why Vogel purchased The Front Porch (27:10)How Ogunquit is building toward the future (31:52)How the restaurant is leading the charge for change in the industry (39:52)Visit The Iron Cactus in Kingston, N.H.! (43:15)The Front Porch's most popular drink order (44:30)How special it is to work at the Porch (52:20)

We've all got quirks. Tom Read Wilson realised early on that no one else was going to celebrate his differences if he didn't own them himself. In this chat with Fearne, live from the Happy Place Festival, Tom explains how he learnt to honour his eclectic personality.Fearne and Tom both have a history of extreme people pleasing, so they share what they've learnt about self-advocating and getting good at uncomfortable confrontation. Why does turning 40 seem to be when the real honesty kicks in?The I'm A Celeb jungle had a profound impact on Tom, particularly the digital detox part... he explores the huge physical and mental impact giving up his phone has had.Plus, Tom delights in finding the perfect whimsical words, and wonders that language is the key to unlocking better mental health.Tom's new children's book, Pricklepaper's Letter Magic, is out on the 24th of September.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Todd RoseJoe LycettRuby Wax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Caitlin Moran's anxiety started when she was 13, when she accidentally let a family secret slip. That anxiety kept her wired for the next 30 years.In this chat with Fearne, Caitlin explains how choosing to be hopeful and see the good in life means she's now two years anxiety-free.They also talk about how social media has drastically altered our perception of reality, and just how unkind (or kind!) a place the world really is. Angrily posting on Instagram at 3am? It's not going to change society, but volunteering to pick letter... well... that might!Caitlin talks about the severe dread she feels when meeting up with her best friends; do you have that social anxiety too? Because Fearne does... Plus, how could presuming everyone's having a really bad day make you a happier person?Caitlin's book, How To Be Hopeful, is out on September 17th.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Todd RoseLucas JonesNicole LaPera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A habit can stop fitting your life without ever becoming a bad habit, and you don't have to force the old version back just to prove you're consistent. If a routine built for a different season isn't sticking anymore, that's not you falling behind. That's your life changing faster than the habit did. What You'll Hear Why a good habit can stop fitting without ever becoming a bad one What changes when the question shifts from why can't I get back to this, to what does this need to look like now The three questions Tami uses to decide if a habit stays, changes, or goes Where this shows up in something as ordinary as who talks first in a meeting Leadership Pattern to Notice The habits that build a career don't stay the same shape the whole way through it. The leader who always ran the meeting and brought every answer isn't wrong for having built that habit. She built it for a season that needed her to. The pattern worth noticing is what happens next: whether she keeps running the meeting because it's who she's always been, or lets the habit change shape now that her team is capable of holding it instead. Sit With This If this habit still belongs in your life, what version of it fits the season you're in right now?   Find Me LinkedIn: @tamiimlay Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Send a DM. I'd love to connect. Music Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026  

Dr. Gary Sprouse, known as “The Less Stress Doc,” is passionate about helping people live happier, more fulfilling, and productive lives through humor, compassion, and innovative stress-reduction tools. A retired primary care physician with 38 years of experience, he now focuses on helping clients reduce stress, worry, guilt, and regret while finding their personal “Happy Place.” A graduate of George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and a Mensa member, Dr. Sprouse combines medical knowledge with holistic approaches, hypnosis, and NeuroLinguistic Programming. He developed a unique perspective on the origins of human stress and practical strategies for changing perspectives and reframing the past. He is the award-winning author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress, which identifies six major sources of stress and provides practical tools to overcome them. His mission is to help people create meaningful, positive change and ultimately live with greater happiness, peace, and fulfillment.

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An apology on Miss Me? led to Miquita joining Fearne Cotton for her latest Happy Place festival, plus Jordan and Keets react to Monty Don's decision to leave Gardener's World. And why was it the books we consider children's classics all got written around about the same time? Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens question what led J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll to think up the stories about hobbits and wonderland, and if their imaginations may have been enhanced in any way? Meanwhile looking at TV schedules today, why does violence towards women feature so much, and is violence an inevitability we should prepare for? Get weekly recommendations for things to watch or read or listen to from the Miss Me? Library every Friday at patreon.com/missmeFollow the show on instagram and TikTok @missme.4evaYou can contact Miss Me? on email at hello@missmemissme.com Producer: Natalie JamiesonTechnical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Assistant Producer: Katie-Louise BuxtonVideo Editor: Jack BoswellProduction Coordinator: Tom JacksonExecutive Producer: Sam MichellMiss Me? is a Persephonica show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like the universe is trying to tell you something? Call it spirituality, intuition, or science... we've all had moments that feel like a bit of a sign – a gentle nudge in a certain direction.In this episode, Fearne looks at the Happy Place moments that have explored the things we can't always explain… This is a curious dive into what happens when we leave a little room for mystery, wonder, and the possibility that there might be more to life than meets the eye.In this episode –-Poet and actor Lucas Jones' take on why whether we call it religion, spirituality, or science, we're all ultimately searching for meaning-Spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein is clear that the best thing you can do to change the world is tend to your inner world first-Musician Charlotte Church reflects on why she turned to nature to heal from trauma-Moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher explains how to live in tandem with the moon's cycles-Holistic therapist Estelle Bingham explores the magic and the science behind the energy in your heart-Intuitive guide Sonia Choquette chats about how to trust your own gut instinct more-Entrepreneur Poppy Jamie shares a beautiful story that explains why she puts her faith in the universeCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a number of conversations about trying to conceive and baby loss.A FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Early Bird tickets for our London and Tatton Happy Place Festivals 2027 are out on Tuesday 8th September. Head to happyplaceofficial.co.uk to get your Early Bird tickets now.Listen to the full Happy Place episodes –Lucas JonesGabby BernsteinCharlotte ChurchKirsty GallagherEstelle BinghamSonia ChoquettePoppy Jamie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Tami, I just need things to slow down. How do we slow things down?” I've heard some version of that question again and again lately. The interesting part? We live in a world that is constantly teaching us to go faster. We listen at 1.5x speed, try to beat the GPS, expect next-day delivery, reach for our phones in every empty moment, and start looking toward the next season before we've finished the one we're in. And then we wonder why life and leadership feel like they're moving so fast. In this episode of A Leader's Purpose, I'm talking about what it looks like to intentionally slow things down without shrinking your ambition, your leadership, or the impact you want to make. We talk about the difference between letting time happen to you and deciding what deserves your full presence, why the things that matter most often aren't getting our best attention, and what it looks like to create room before life fills it for you. Because you worked hard to build the career, business, team, family, and life you have. You should get to be present for it. A few things you'll hear in this episode: The everyday ways we've been trained to hurry without realizing it Why we're so focused on getting to “next” One question to ask yourself about what deserves your full attention this week Why creating room in your leadership has to be intentional What slowing down can make possible for your work, your people, and the life you've built And yes, we talk about Halloween decorations in August, beating the GPS, my love affair with the air fryer, and why my son suddenly became chatty after leaving for college.

How do you feel the morning after drinking the night before? For Millie Gooch the hangxiety was huge, so she stopped drinking and founded Sober Girl Society.In this chat, Fearne and Millie explore how to recognise when the silly, lols-in-the-group-chat stories from nights out have morphed into moments that are risky, dangerous, and not really you.For Millie, she had to be honest with herself about what she was trying to forget or avoid by drinking. She talks through how to get comfortable with sitting in uncomfortable emotions.Millie also explains why she didn't know she was neurodivergent until she stopped drinking; how do the effects of alcohol get mixed up with symptoms of menopause, ADHD, and OCD?Millie's book, Hangxiety, is out on the 8th of September.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank chat about sexual assault.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Millie MackintoshProfessor David NuttLouise Newson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your environment is affecting you more than you realize... In today's episode of Hot & Unbothered, your host Brianna Gomez breaks down what it means to create your own “happy place— not by completely changing your life or having the perfect Pinterest-worthy home, but by intentionally shaping the spaces you already live in. From the psychology of our surroundings and how environmental cues can influence our habits and attention, tune in for practical ways to make your environment work for YOU— whether you live on your own, with roommates, in a dorm, or in your childhood bedroom you hold the power to build little cues of joy, and turn even one corner of your space into somewhere you genuinely love being. Reminder that your home should be more than just something that looks pretty, and you don't need a new apartment, a new city, or a completely different life to start feeling differently in the life you already have.

For 20 years Maggie and Will have spent idyllic summers in the south of France with their friends Lydia and Roland. This year though, tension is brewing and loyalties are being tested. Their young kids are all there too, and they might end up stumbling upon secrets that were being kept from them...August's Happy Place Book Club read is Family Friends. In this chat with Fearne, author Chloe Ashby explains why she wanted to explore relationship dynamics around the age of 40. Each character has brought a bit of extra baggage to this year's holiday, so through them Chloe wonders at what point doing one bad thing makes you a bad person.Plus, why was it controversial to include a teenage holiday romance?Thank you to Penguin for the use of the Family Friends audiobook, narrated by Sally Scott.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Candice Carty-WilliamsBook Club Meets: Caro Claire BurkeBook Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find yourself cringing at your younger self? Did you lose yourself in the early part of parenthood? Do you wonder if who you're being is who you really are? It's check, check, and check for comedian Joe Lycett.In this chat with Fearne, Joe reflects on how much of his stage persona has become who he actually is, why paternity leave triggered a lot of existential crises all at once, and how he's come out the other side caring a lot less about what anyone thinks.Fearne and Joe also wonder if the art of losing your inhibitions is gone forever thanks to camera phones, and why playing around and making mistakes is so important as an adult.Plus, how have Ant and Dec accidentally changed how Joe behaves at hotels? And, why is it you can always trust that you'll find community at the pub? Joe loves the human chaos of it, so he's opening his own, but only for one hour a week...The Lycett Arms airs live on Channel 4 on Friday nights at 10pm, starting Friday 4th September. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Alain De BottonAnt and DecPhilippa Perry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Willis is a philanthropy strategist, fundraising data and research expert, consultant, and author of The Art and Science Approach to Fundraising Data and Research. Stephanie has spent nearly 15 years helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their fundraising through better data, research, strategy, and donor engagement. Today, she is a consultant with Creative Fundraising Advisors, where she advises organizations on data audits, database strategy, prospect development, and data integrity. She also serves on the Apra Board of Directors and as president of the Apra Foundation. In this episode, we trace Stephanie's path and the experiences that shaped how she thinks about work, resilience, and community — from the loss of her mother and the tornado that struck her town to questions about AI, data, and the future of fundraising and philanthropy — beginning with how she makes her workplace a “happy place.”

We're all looking for meaning in life in our own way. Poet and actor Lucas Jones reckons it doesn't really matter whether we call it God, The Universe, spirituality, or science, we all want to believe in the wonder in our world.In this chat, Fearne and Lucas bond over not being able to do small talk, instead wanting to deeply connect over their big feelings. They also both share their different experiences of having OCD.Lucas feels therapy is a brilliant thing – he's really benefitted from CBT – but wonders if the rise in therapy comes from a loss of real community. How can we truly listen to and connect with each other again?You can buy Lucas' book of poetry, I Still Believe In Miracles, now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Will PoulterTuppence MiddletonPoppy Jamie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you noticed that your memory and rational thinking disappear when you're anxious? Ruby Wax wants you to retrain your focus and attention in a digital world that's always trying to steal it.In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Ruby explains the difference between mental health and mental illness, and why she calls meditation ‘mind gym'. She also explores why laughing – getting into your body – is one of the greatest things you can do for your mental health.Ruby also tells some raucous stories about the celebrities she's interviewed. Why did Trump want her kicked off his plane? And what was her read of OJ Simpson?You can get tickets for Ruby's tour Absolutely Famous here.Join Ruby's Frazzled Café here.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Ruby's first Happy Place episodeRuby's second Happy Place episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

what if you could build a coaching business you genuinely never wanted to quit?so many entrepreneurs leave traditional careers for more freedom… only to accidentally build themselves another job they dread.i refuse to let my business become a trap. because... what's the point? you genuinely couldn't pay me to quit my coaching business. because what i do for "work" is how i would spend my time even if i wasn't get paid for it. in this episode, i'm sharing my top 3 rules for doing the same:how i decide which business + marketing rules simply aren't worth followingwhy understanding first principles gives you the freedom to stop copy-pasting other people's strategieshow i use my co-creation process to unlock ideas and income streams when my income feels stagnant or my business feels off.press play to learn my top 3 rules for building a business you don't want an escape from. co create your income: journal with me for 21 days + make money doing it your way. we start Aug 10th!

Are you aware of what can trigger big emotions in you? How to do you act on those difficult emotions? Comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE – who has a PhD in neuroscience – talk about learning to emotionally regulate.In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Mine explains what led to her late ADHD diagnosis, and the childhood trauma that plays into her own behaviour. Meanwhile Paul's had physical health scares, and explores how his lifestyle has changed as a result.They all talk about how the education system needs to change for neurodiverse children, why labels might be useful for some and not for others, and how to calm others with your own behaviour.Plus, why do this married couple choose not to live together?Listen to Paul and Mine's podcast I'm ADHD! No You're Not! wherever you're listening to this right now!If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Lucinda MillerAlex PartridgeJordan Stephens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leadership reset doesn't wait for burnout to make the case for it. It's a scheduled recalibration, sometimes a defined season, sometimes an hour carved out over a month, built to look at what's working, what's stopped working, and where you actually want to go, whether this season is falling apart or things have never been better.   EPISODE OVERVIEW I had a different episode planned for today. I scrapped it. This one is about the decision to set something down on purpose, four weeks before anything forces the decision for me, in the middle of a season that includes a son leaving for college, a daughter starting her junior year, and real momentum in the business that makes stepping back feel almost irrational. This isn't for the leader who's already burned out. It's for every leader, whether things are going well right now or not.   WHAT YOU'LL HEAR The difference between a vacation and a real recalibration Why the best time to reset is before you think you need one What this season is actually asking of me, and maybe of you   LEADERSHIP PATTERN TO NOTICE There is a version of leadership that treats stillness as something to be earned first. Rest gets scheduled for after the goal, after the quarter, after things calm down, except things rarely calm down on their own. This has nothing to do with how close you are to burning out. The leaders who wait for permission usually get it from exhaustion instead of intention, and by then, the reset is not a choice anymore. It is damage control. SIT WITH THIS What could you set down for a season, on purpose, before something forces you to?   WHAT'S COMING NEXT I'll be back in September with more intention behind it, and likely some new voices in the room.   Connect with me over on Linkedin (@tamiimlay) OR better yet get on my caledar! http://tamimariecoaching.com/call  If This Landed Share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Leave a rating and review. It helps more leaders find A Leader's Purpose. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next. Find Me LinkedIn: @tamiimlay Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Send a DM. I'd love to connect. Music Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026          

Sometimes, to find or keep your happy means to remove yourself from certain places, people, circumstances or things. To free yourself from environments that look to destroy your Happy. This is vital, because, once you find your Happy, you want to go back. You have to go back! Listen and find out how Crystal Smiley, our guest this episode, literally went from Cloudy to Happy herself. You can too. Help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysThe song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.

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This month in the Happy Place Book Club, we've been reading Queenie Is Working On It, by Candice Carty-Williams. This is the much anticipated follow up to 2019's Queenie.... and this time, Queenie Jenkins is questioning whether she wants kids, being priced out of the housing market in the place she grew up, and coping with horrible heartbreak too.In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Candice explains why she felt it was so important to write about big topics like medical racism and fertility pressures, as well as why for her characters come first and the plot is just a side quest. Also, we all think hen parties are the absolute worst, right??Thank you to Trapeze for the use of the Queenie Is Working On It audiobook, narrated by Shvorne Marks.You can listen to the Queenie Is Working On It audiobook, from bookshop.org, here. If you'd like to WIN a year's supply of audiobooks, enter our competition with bookshop.org here. Competition closes on August 22nd. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Caro Claire BurkeBook Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn ReesBook Club Meets: Imani Thompson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of lawyers hit every milestone they thought they wanted, only to feel a quiet resistance to the work they built their career on. In this conversation, one attorney explains what she did when that resistance became impossible to ignore.Gary sits down with real estate attorney and broker Sara Naheedy to unpack what it looks like to redesign a legal practice around who you actually are. After more than a decade in litigation, Sara walked away and built her own firm centered on mediation, empathy, and living on her own terms. It's a candid look at what it takes to bet on yourself and reclaim your career from the inside out.Key takeaways:Recognize the resistance you feel toward daily work as valuable information, not weaknessGet clear on your why before making any move so intentional action can replace exhausting motivationReframe client relationships as long-term investments rather than one-off transactionsPosition yourself as a legal advisor who listens first, not just another attorney who talks at clientsAnticipate that rebranding an established reputation takes more work than building one from scratchInvest in coaching and honest outside perspective to see what you cannot see in yourselfBuild a financial safety net before you leap so courage is grounded in real preparationAbout the guest: Sara Naheedy is a California real estate attorney and licensed broker with over 15 years of experience. As founder of Sara Naheedy Law APC, she has built a practice around mediation, empathy, and efficient resolution instead of litigation. She is also the author of Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor.If this conversation resonated, subscribe to The Free Lawyer wherever you listen and leave a quick review so more attorneys can find the show. When you are ready to design a practice built around your own why, visit garymiles.net or reach out to Gary directly at gary@garymiles.net.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Opening reflection on the profession[02:31] Sara's defining moment to launch[06:18] Choosing empathy over aggression[08:13] What sets Sara apart[10:21] Fears of starting from scratch[13:24] Advice for the stuck lawyer[16:10] How client expectations are shifting[18:44] The role of coaching and networking[23:17] Can lawyers actually be happy[25:52] The first step to your own termsGUEST BIOSara Naheedy is a California real estate attorney and licensed broker with more than 15 years of experience helping landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers navigate transactions, mediation, and dispute resolution. As founder of Sara Naheedy Law APC, she has built her practice around a simple conviction: most real estate conflicts can be resolved efficiently, humanely, and without ever setting foot in a courtroom. She is the author of Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor, a legal self-help resource with a foreword by Dr. Ron Paul. When she is not working with clients, she is likely outside with her dogs, on a pickleball court, or on a yoga mat, exactly the life she built her practice to protect.Would you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callAccess this free tool to identify your productivity time drains and move to purposeful strategy- https://upbeat-trailblazer-9238.kit.com/7c3c667ff1Check out the Elite Lawyer's Productivity System  https://www.garymiles.net/productivityYou can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessmentWould you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free

Sam Thompson has made a career out of making people laugh, but behind the pranks and infectious energy, there's a lot of panic and overthinking.In this chat with Fearne, Sam shares how anxiety and undiagnosed ADHD shaped everything from his relationships to his self-confidence, and why it took years of therapy before he understood the patterns he kept repeating. Who do you call in a crisis? Sam has three people he goes to for very specific reasons when he's spiralling.Sam and Fearne also debate the people-pleaser and non-people-pleaser ways to leave a party, and Sam reveals some of the (amazing!) BTS goss from his content creation with Pete Wicks.Plus, why was Sam willing to pay to go on I'm A Celeb...??Sam's book, You, Me, and ADHD is available now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Louise ThompsonJamie LaingAnt and Dec Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The strengths that earned every promotion before this one start working against you at the next level. The job outgrew them, not the other way around. What worked leading ten people can quietly cripple an organization of two hundred until you know what you're still trying to protect instead of trusting what already works. There's a version of you who trusts the harder right answer immediately. No negotiation, no performance, no need to explain it later. You've done it before, probably in a room where the strength that built your career was the same thing quietly working against you. This episode is about what stands between you and that version showing up every time, not just when the stakes make it easy. What You'll Hear Why the strength that got you here doesn't need to be put down, it needs to be reassigned A real moment from leading a team where the easy answer and the right answer weren't the same The difference between proving a strength and trusting it What's running underneath the signals you send without you realizing it Leadership Pattern to Notice The instinct to perform shows up before the instinct to lead. It moves fast because it can be defended later, and trusting a harder answer in the moment cannot. Most leaders never question the order. They call the fast answer good judgment and move on, without ever noticing that the real decision already happened underneath it. Sit With This Where am I still trying to prove a strength that I could be redeploying instead? Connect If you are ready to see what becomes possible when this shifts, the Next Move conversation is your first step. 45 minutes. Personalized. Let's look at what strengths have started getting in your way. http://tamimariecoaching.com/call   If This Landed Share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Leave a rating and review. It helps more leaders find A Leader's Purpose. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next. Find Me LinkedIn: @tamiimlay Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Send a DM. I'd love to connect. Music Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026    

On the Friday edition of the Fifth Hour Podcast, Benny clocks back into the audio sweatshop, serving up drive-thru chatter, plant-based drinks, and vintage jokes before getting to the main course. He tells the tale of the Golden U-Haul, being stonewalled from his Happy Place, and the unforgettable moment he "saw the sign"—one involving 500 pounds of explosives, a massive boom, and some bargain-bin psychobabble. Benny also stars in the radio version of The Twilight Zone's "Where Is Everybody?" before a simple mention—not a shout-out—reunites him with a long-lost Fox Sports Radio alum. Plus, radio war stories featuring Pete Rose, "Papa Joe" Chevalier, and the Fabulous Sports Babe. Th-th-th-that's all, folks! Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMallerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Locke was doing his A levels on the Isle of Man when Heartstopper came out on Netflix. Two days later he had 3 million new Instagram followers.In this chat, Fearne and Joe both share their experiences of being thrust into the spotlight as teenagers, and how it's affected them mentally. He explores his fear that his success might just be a fluke, and why he's so keen to prove he belongs in the industry.They also chat about how vital it is to have LGBTQ+ representation like Heartstopper on TV, and why Joe came out twice. Plus, what can we all learn from Joe's experience of having to grow up fast about giving ourselves permission to be young and messy?You can watch Joe in Heartstopper Forever on Netflix now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Olly AlexanderChris AppletonJulian Clary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership stops working the way it used to because the job changes, even when the strengths that built your career do not. What worked as a director will not automatically work as a VP, and the strengths that earned every promotion so far do not disappear. They just need to be redeployed for the level you are actually leading at now.   You know your success formula without even thinking about it. Hard work. Staying involved. Having the answer before anyone asks. It got you every promotion so far, and lately, it feels heavier than it should. Not because you got worse at leading.   What You'll Hear Why the formula that built your career can stop fitting the role you're actually in Where that heaviness comes from when nothing about your leadership has changed What separates leaders who keep growing from the ones who plateau at the exact level that made them successful   Leadership Pattern to Notice Most leaders don't lose their edge when a promotion outpaces their instincts. They keep running the exact formula that got them there, one level too long, because it has never failed them before. What shows up as heaviness isn't a confidence problem.   Sit With This What strength am I still using in the job I had, instead of the job I have now? Next week, this goes one layer deeper, into what's actually driving the strengths you keep reaching for.   Something I Don't Want You to Miss Your high standards were never the problem. The job just started asking something different of them. That's the whole shift.   Connect If you are ready to see what becomes possible when this shifts, the Aligned Leadership Audit is where that conversation starts. 45 minutes. A clear diagnosis of what's running your leadership right now. http://tamimariecoaching.com/call If This Landed Share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Leave a rating and review. It helps more leaders find A Leader's Purpose. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next. Find Me LinkedIn: @tamiimlay Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Send a DM. I'd love to connect. Music Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026  

This is such an exciting episode because we're doing it LIVE from The Happy Place Festival! As always, please send your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.GALLiVANTER - https://soundcloud.com/galli_vanterSauna Hats - https://www.amazon.co.uk/sauna-hats/s?k=sauna+hatsDonna Ashworth - https://donnaashworth.com/Thealoz Duo - https://www.superdrug.com/health/eye-care/eye-drops/thealoz-duo-dry-eye-drops-10ml/p/756363Nudi Spray - https://nudispray.com/Ozen Sensitive Toothpaste - https://www.boots.com/ozen-sensitive-formula-toothpaste-cool-mint-75ml-10384993?srsltid=AfmBOoo0vdg8MSGElJKRlwF-6WQqmqUiKWZI8Q33BP8yTAOxn5ASZMSGLoop - https://www.loopearplugs.com/8Hours - https://www.8-hours.com/Russel Kane - https://www.russellkane.co.uk/Optimal by Jeff Foster - https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/optimal-understanding-testosterone-for-strength-health-and-wellness-dr-jeff-foster?variant=55785714090363Zyliss chopper - https://zyliss.co.uk/collections/choppers?srsltid=AfmBOooXkJXGyQyXLCZAEW-SNfSQVXZ2bTTsfwF7M4l0J4cOoyED2bBT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're heading into the summer holidays. Hands up if you're already a bit anxious about any mum guilt creeping in...?Fearne definitely is, so she's reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that explore how different women are choosing to navigate working and parenting. No judgement here gang – we all need to take the pressure off being perfect in every area of our lives!In this episode –-Entrepreneur Emma Grede chats about why parenting isn't that deep, and why it's important for her kids to see her fulfil her own dreams-Artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor explains why she's stopped minimising the importance of her career, and how she includes her children in her work day-Olympic Rower Helen Glover explores how having children encouraged her to get back into a career she thought she'd retired from-Artist Paloma Faith wonders just how much of a toll the silent emotional load of working both in and out of the house is taking on women-Broadcaster Ruth Langsford reflects on how she chose between being at home or at work in her early days of parenting, and what she tells young mothers in the sameposition-Actor Joanna Page remembers the times she had to breastfeed on TV sets and explains why motherhood now ultimately comes before her careerBy the way, tickets for the 2027 London Happy Place festival are on sale now! Just head to happyplaceofficial.co.uk to get your tickets.Listen to the full Happy Place episodes –Emma GredeSophie Ellis-BextorHelen GloverPaloma FaithRuth LangsfordJoanna Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your team isn't bringing decisions back to you because they lack confidence. They've learned, often correctly, that approval feels safer than ownership inside a system that was never redesigned for the size you've become. The fix isn't more delegation. It's redesigning where decisions get caught before they ever need to reach you. Episode Overview You've built a team you trust. You still can't fully step back from it. Not because anything's broken. Because something got built into how the whole thing runs, and you were the one who built it, without ever setting out to. What You'll Hear Why capable teams keep handing decisions back, even when nothing about their skill has changed The invisible rules every organization runs on that nobody ever wrote down What's actually being asked underneath every "what do you think?" What changed for one leader, without adding a single new approval step Leadership Pattern to Notice Most leaders assume the fix is approving less. But watch what's actually happening the next time someone brings you something they didn't need to bring you. They're not checking whether they got it right. They're checking whether you'll still be behind them if it goes wrong. Sit With This What signal have I consistently sent that makes bringing it back to me the safest option? What's Coming Next This series keeps building one layer at a time, and the next conversation moves from the system underneath your team to the strength underneath you. Something I Don't Want You to Miss You already know how to build systems. You've done it your whole career. You've just never called it that when it came to decisions. Connect If you're ready to see what's running this, the Aligned Leadership Audit is where we find out. 45 minutes. A direct diagnosis. Fast, real, and yours to act on immediately. http://tamimariecoaching.com/call If this landed, The Invisible Weight was made for exactly where you are. Six episodes. Free. No pitch. Just a closer look at what leaders at your level are carrying that does not get talked about in most rooms. http://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/c6ff1d1a-3115-4cc3-a54c-1af179e469e4/signup Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I'd love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn @tamiimlay Email me:  tami@tamimariecoaching.com  My website is www.tamimariecoaching.com Send me a DM! I would love to connect with you! For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026  

Smoking and going to that cool gig... think you left caving to peer pressure behind at high school? Scientist and social entrepreneur Todd Rose says we're still desperately doing our best to fit in, whether we realise it or not!In this chat with Fearne, Todd explains that it feels important to hold the ‘correct' opinions in the eyes of our social group. Why? As humans we're wired to want to belong to a community, so often misrepresent our values for fear of upsetting others.The word ‘authenticity' is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Todd explains how to make sure your public self aligns with your public self so you're not living in a state of confusion and anxiety.Plus, why not speaking your mind has very real implications on your physical health, and how self-silencing is affecting everything from your friendships to how you vote.Todd's book, Collective Illusions, is out now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Dr Julie SmithPatric GagneBreak free from people pleasing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your team isn't bringing everything back to you because they can't decide. They're reading a signal you're sending without knowing it, and that signal is teaching them what to do every time. The fix isn't more training. It's seeing the signal.   Your team stopped listening to your words a long time ago. They're reading your behavior instead, and they're more accurate than you think. Every time what you say and what you do don't quite match, your team doesn't get confused. They get information. This episode names the gap most leaders never see, and shows you exactly what's been teaching your culture without your permission. What You'll Hear The real reason your team trusts your actions over your words Why repetition builds culture faster than any training program does What one leader discovered was happening underneath his own organization The question that starts to shift everything the moment you ask it Leadership Pattern to Notice There's a gap most capable leaders carry without ever naming it: what they say and what they do are running two different conversations, and their team only believes one of them. It isn't a confidence problem and it isn't a communication problem. It's a signal problem, and signal problems stay invisible until someone finally points at them. Sit With This What signal is my team receiving from me every single day? Ready to discover the gap for yourself? http://tamimariecoaching.com/call  Enjoyed the Episode? If this spoke to you, I'd love for you to: ✅ Share it with a friend who needs this message! ✅ Leave a quick rating & review to help more people find A Leader's Purpose podcast. ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being here, Friend. You are capable, you are seen, and you are ready to step into your calling. Choose joy until joy chooses you!

What happens when the sports you loved are no longer an option?In his first solo episode, Randy shares how life changed after professional baseball, aging, arthritis, and oxygen therapy—and why one unexpected hobby has stayed with him through it all. This isn't really a story about golf. It's about friendship, purpose, resilience, and finding something that still gets you excited to get out of the house.Whether it's golf, gardening, dancing, fishing, or simply spending time with people you love, we all need something that reminds us we're still living.Join us for this honest conversation about growing older, adapting to change, and discovering that retirement isn't the end of the story—it's just the beginning of a new chapter.If you enjoyed this episode, follow Retirement with Sheri & Randy and share it with someone who's looking for their own "happy place" in retirement.Got something to share? Send us Fan Mail — your note might inspire the next episode… or even become a performance in Email: The Musical!

Just man up. This is essentially what Adam Kay was told when a traumatic day at work left him with PTSD.In this chat with Fearne, former doctor Adam explains why he made the decision to leave the medical profession, and puts a spotlight on the poor mental health of our NHS workers. Adam talks about how, in his case, the job left him feeling paranoid and overcautious, and how he turned to diary writing to process his emotions.They chat about how we can all chip away at any mental health stigma in both the workplace and at home with loved ones, and offer advice for how to put together your own mental health toolkits for crises of varying severity.A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay is out in paperback 2nd July (published by Orion).CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about suicide.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Nicole LaPeraSam ClaflinJamie Laing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yrsa really doesn't intend to kill anyone... but the Cambridge professor sitting opposite her has manipulated her friend and stolen her research. So, when she flicks a bee into his drink, she just thinks he'll get a nasty little sting... but now he's dead. And it's a sweet, sweet feeling for Yrsa: finally having some control...Honey, written by Imani Thompson, was our Happy Place Book Club read for June. In this chat with Fearne, Imani explains how getting fired from a job was the catalyst she needed to start writing, and just how surreal it feels to have a debut novel published in her 20s.They also explore the big themes in the novel, including race, intersectional feminism, female anger, and revenge.In July, we'll be reading Queenie Is Working On It, by Candice Carty-Williams.Thank you to The Borough Press for use of the Honey audiobook, narrated by Chloe Sommer.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Caro Claire BurkeBook Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn ReesBook Club Meets: Emma Gannon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you listen when your gut told you to turn down that job... and did you seize a better opportunity after?What about when you were tired but something told you to go to the party anyway? Did you meet your partner there?Entrepreneur and author Poppy Jamie says there's no such thing as a coincidence.In this chat with Fearne, Poppy explains why our collective exhaustion comes down to trusting logic and data over our gut instinct and inner wisdom. They talk about why it's the inexplicable moments in life that expand our understanding of what's possible.Poppy has been diagnosed with near-infertility and couldn't see how motherhood was possible; she explains how a true belief in magic, intuition, and the wise women around her have helped her cope.Plus, Poppy has an incredible announcement that was prophesised many years ago...Poppy's book, The Book of Magical Living, published by New River, is out now.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank conversation about pregnancy loss and abortion.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Sonia ChoquetteEstelle BinghamRhonda Byrne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture walking into a week where your calendar already has the right things on it. The decisions you handed off held. The project that took a turn got handled before it reached you. Your team walked in knowing what to bring to you and what to own. That room exists. And in this episode, I name exactly what it takes to get there.   INSIDE THE EPISODE What Tuesday actually looks like right now Before 9am the questions start. The decisions that belong to your team are already landing on your lap. I name the moment most leaders recognize themselves in and why it keeps happening.   What you have been trained to do that is working against you You are not doing anything wrong. You are doing exactly what made you excellent at the last level. There is a name for what that creates at this one.   Why delegation training did not fix it Not a delegation problem. Not a communication problem. Not a boundaries problem. I name what it actually is and why that distinction changes everything.   The room I want you to walk into I paint it specifically. Not aspirational. Not theoretical. The week that becomes possible when the signal shifts.   WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU Your team is not failing you. They are following your lead exactly. That is the whole point. Leadership runs on signals, not announcements. Your title changed. The signal did not. That gap is where the routing lives. Being the answer was the job at the last level. At this one it is the obstacle. Not because you became less capable. Because the role requires something different now.   SIT WITH THIS What signal are you still sending that belongs to the leader you were two levels ago?   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Friction Factor names what is underneath the routing before it becomes a leadership identity problem. Free, research backed, and built so you can see exactly where the gap is. Download the Friction Factor   The Invisible Weight is my free private audio series for leaders carrying more than they should have to right now. Six episodes. Straight to your phone. Listen here   Enjoyed the Episode?  If this resonated, here is how to help more leaders find it:  ✅ Share it with a leader in your world who needs to hear this.  ✅ Leave a quick rating and review so more people can find A Leader's Purpose.  ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.   You already have what it takes. This is where you get to remember that.   Find me: LinkedIn: @tamiimlay  Instagram and Facebook: @tamimariecoaching  Email: tami@tamimariecoaching.com  Website: www.tamimariecoaching.com Ready to go deeper?  Book your Aligned Leadership Audit: tamimariecoaching.com/call For more information on the song: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat) Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2026

What's been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what's making you not so happy? Fearne's here with more chat about what's putting her, Team Happy Place team, and you lot in a good mood, and what's feeling a bit heavier.This is our space to explore what's been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!In this chat, Fearne explores:-The joyful chaos of the girls' WhatsApp group -Taking time to chill before a big life change-Why it feels so good putting the washing out in the garden-The time she unfortunately became a bit of a kn*b after red wine-Tiredness messing with your day-Worrying about things you can't control-How to speak more kindly to your body-The rage she feels at the Instagram algorithm Happy Place episodes mentioned in this chat:Take That Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Grace Campbell used to call herself crazy before anyone else could get in there first. Now, Grace wonders whether telling herself this story was affecting how other people interacted with her...In this chat, Fearne and Grace explore how your inner self-talk will impact how others perceive you. So, how has Grace re-framed her ADHD, OCD, and anxieties? And given Grace has spent a lot of time seeking male validation, how has she become ok with so many men finding her “annoying”?Grace also reflects on her childhood, growing up amongst the political elite thanks to her dad Alastair Campbell. She explains how she learnt to speak up for herself by watching the powerful men around her.Plus, why life is too short for bad sex and a lack of orgasms!You can get your tickets for Grace's stand up tour here!If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Gillian AndersonFlorence BarkMiranda July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you coming to one of the Happy Place Festivals this year? We hope so! Have you been before and wondered how it all comes together? Maybe you're unsure about coming and want to know what the vibe's like...Fearne's joined by Team Happy Place's Nicky Darling – she heads up all the live events – to get the behind the scenes goss on what it takes to make sure you have a gorgeous time at the festivals. They chat about –-Why it takes a whole year to plan the festivals-Making sure there's something for everyone, including yoga, breathwork, arts and crafts, shopping, book signings, live poetry, and DJs-How your feedback changes future festivals-Learning the hard way that more toilets and food trucks are needed-The new area for 2026: The Happy Hub, where there'll be hula-hooping, line dancing, and a silent disco-Who'll be doing brilliant talks on stage this year-What happens when the weather doesn't play ball-Fearne's mum living for the festivals' logistical dramas-Encouraging more men to come along – there's loads for you too guys!-The naughtiest things people have been found doing at the festivals-The joy of surprising someone with the title of Happy Place Hero In 2026 the Happy Place Festival will be at Old Deer Park in London on the 11th and 12th of July, and Tatton Park in Cheshire on the 5th and 6th of September.Get your tickets now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Ashley Roberts, dance was her self-expression and meditation. Then, at the height of her Pussycat Dolls fame the art she loved became tangled up in extreme burnout and body shaming.In this chat with Fearne, Ashley explains how discovering breathwork brought her back to herself after a period of intense anxiety and physical ill-health. Now, the Pussycat Dolls are making a comeback in their 40s, and this time round they're doing it with a bigger focus on having more fun and giving fewer f*cks.There's a lot of mental illness in her family, so Ashley talks about the mental health toolkit she's creating for herself, as well as the grief of losing her dad to suicide. Plus, she and Fearne both suffer from insomnia, so share what works – and what really doesn't – for each of them.The Pussycat Dolls will be touring Europe in summer 2026.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Leigh-Anne PinnockLeAnne RimesPaloma Faith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Heller is a tradwife influencer online. She's got the perfect life: a brood of beautiful children and a handsome cowboy husband who eat her homemade bread and jams in their gorgeous red barn. What her millions of followers don't know is that she's got a whole army of hidden staff and industrial kitchen appliances helping her out.Then, one day... she wakes up in the 1800s, and is forced to live this traditional fantasy for real.Yesteryear was our Happy Place Book Club read for May. In this chat, author Caro Claire Burke joins Fearne to talk about the manosphere, motherhood, religion, and modern feminism. Plus, what does Caro make of Anne Hathaway turning her book into a film?In June, we'll be reading Honey by Imani Thompson.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Book Club Meets: Josie Lloyd and Emlyn ReesBook Club Meets: Emma GannonBook Club Meets: Maggie O'Farrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Berry has been married for 60 years and says she and her husband have never had a cross word. Her secret? Do a lap of the garden before saying the thing you might regret.In this chat with Fearne, Mary shares the simple principles that have guided her life: be kind, contribute to community, and prioritise time in nature.Mary's 91, and her mum lived to 105. She believes a busy mind makes a happy person, so offers advice for getting into your gardening era (Fearne's not quite there yet) regardless of how much outdoor space you have.Mary also reflects on the wartime childhood in Bath that saw her school being bombed and her family needing to grow their own food. Plus, how do you move through the grief of losing a child?Mary's book, My Gardening Life, is out now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Mary Berry's first Happy Place chatRuth LangsfordLiz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Cumming's dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life's work.In this chat with Fearne, Alan's open about the ways he's allowed people to treat him badly, and how he's learnt to get comfortable with confrontation and setting boundaries. He also explains why the rage in the script of his new TV show triggered painful childhood memories.Fearne and Alan share their experiences of oscillating between relentless, excited creativity (constantly manifesting bigger and better jobs) and a desire to rest (Alan's fantasies about becoming a tradwife...!)Plus, what really happens on the Traitors' set and how on earth does Alan manage to keep that poker face all the time?Alan will be creatively involved in four different productions at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this year, and you can watch Alan in Channel 4's new show Tip Toe from May 31st.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Nicole LePeraShauna TiffanyZayn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.