Join Trinny and her latest guest, actor and activist Debra Messing, for an inspiring chat about how to harness your fear to inspire positive change. Best known for her award-winning role in hit sitcom Will & Grace, in recent years Debra Messing has also become known for her commitment to activism. She shares how growing up in Rhode Island as one of very few Jewish people in her community contributed to her anxiety, and how her fears have pushed her to speak out against injustice as an adult. They also talk about how fear can manifest itself physically in your body, the anxiety that comes with being a well-known public figure, and the importance of learning to let go as a parent.  

This interview took place prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

Debra Messing

This empowering series tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. With the help of stellar guests including Bozoma Saint John, Tim Spector and Busy Philipps, Trinny will be digging deep into the fears that can hold us back from our goals, and how to overcome them.

“Can you actually choose to live a more fearless life? And what could you achieve if you did?

Fear is something I’ve felt deeply at multiple points in my life. Like so many others will know, it's an emotion that can leave us feeling paralysed, or like we just can’t compete. Those telltale butterflies. Feeling frozen in the headlights. Panic. We’ve all been there.

But there is nothing more inspiring than seeing a friend stare fear right in the eyes. And whenever I’ve been challenged by fear, that rush has led me to unexpected places...

In this podcast, I’ll be talking to guests who’ve made inspiring steps to overcome the hurdles and the nerves – and we’ll answer your questions about how to build an entirely new, fearless mindset” – Trinny Woodall

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In this season finale episode of Fearless, Trinny is joined by entrepreneur, author and AI expert Mo Gawdat.

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. 

After a 30 year career in tech, including a stint as Chief Business Officer at Google X, Mo Gawdat has made happiness his primary topic of research. An international bestselling author and podcast host, he is also the co-founder of Unstressable and founder of One Billion Happy, which he established after the tragic loss of his son Ali in 2014. Together, Mo and Trinny delve into his motivations for researching happiness, the profound impact that his children have had on him, and his latest mission – to take one million people out of stress. They take a closer look at his latest book Unstressable, in which Mo and co-author Alice Law help readers build the skills they need to overcome stress and transform their lives. 

Plus, they discuss practising gratitude, the distinction between fear and anxiety, and why happiness is a prerequisite to success.

Mo Gawdat

In this episode of Fearless, Trinny is joined by businesswoman Dame Sharon White to discuss visibility, gratitude and making history. 

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. 

Trinny and Sharon take a look back at some of the defining moments of her groundbreaking career so far, from becoming the first woman – and the first black person – to chair Ofcom to being named the UK's most influential black person in the 2023 Powerlist. They discuss the origins of Sharon’s ambition as a working-class girl from East London, and how her glass-half-full mentality helped her seize the opportunities that led her to becoming the first female chair of the John Lewis Partnership. 

Plus, they talk about the responsibility that comes with increased visibility in senior leadership roles, the importance of gratitude in the face of imposter syndrome, and why we should never stop asking ourselves what we want to be when we grow up.

Sharon White

In this episode of Fearless, Trinny is joined by Spice Girls icon and Women’s Aid patron, Mel B MBE to discuss escaping and recovering from abuse.

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. 

Every week, 2 women are killed as a result of domestic violence. Join Trinny and Mel as they openly revisit Mel’s experiences in a decade-long abusive relationship – from the initial signs of abuse to her journey towards finding the courage to leave. Since 2018, Mel has been a patron for Women’s Aid, dedicating herself to helping other women trapped in similar domestic environments. Together, Mel and Trinny delve into Mel's work, discussing her efforts in aiding other women and survivors. 

Plus, they address Mel’s recovery from domestic abuse and PTSD, how she learnt to forgive herself, and her fearlessly candid memoir Brutally Honest.

Trigger warning: Contains discussion about domestic abuse.

Mel B

In this episode of Fearless, Trinny is joined by award-winning scientist and author Tim Spector OBE to discuss health, diet and trusting your gut. 

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive. 

One of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and co-founder of leading health science company ZOE, Tim has spent much of his career studying the links between our microbiome, our diet and our overall health. Together, he and Trinny delve into the milestones of his groundbreaking career so far, the challenges of changing fields within medicine and the added responsibility that comes with being the face of a business. 

Plus, they talk about trusting your gut, being vocal about what you believe in, and how harnessing our fears can propel us towards our goals.

Tim Spector

In this Q&A special episode, Trinny is answering her listeners' burning questions about overcoming their own fears.

Welcome to Fearless, the empowering podcast that tells the stories of inspirational people who have overcome challenges and fears in their lives in order to thrive.

Responding to the personal stories that have been shared with her, Trinny tackles listener dilemmas ranging from relationship issues and crises of self-confidence to career changes and new business ventures.

Plus, she digs deeper into the idea of not being defined by age, and embracing the freedom that comes with starting fresh or embarking on a new journey at any stage of life.

Debra Messing

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