Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Jo and Zoe to talk about the small tweaks that make us happier in our day-to-day lives. They chat micro-stress doses (and why your phone might be sabotaging your morning before you’ve even put the kettle on), and a gratitude practice that even skeptics can try. 

Dr Rangan Chatterjee explores happiness as a daily practice, built through small, sustainable habits. His Core Happiness model focuses on contentment, control and alignment at any age.

Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/book/happy-mind-happy-life/rangan-chatterjee/9781405982160 

In this Channel 4 one-off, Dr Rangan meets people living with chronic conditions to explore how lifestyle changes can transform health. It’s a hopeful, practical look at living well beyond medication. Watch from Thursday: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/live-well-with-the-drug-free-doctor 

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It’s a crate-digging end-of-year special as Jo and Zoe look back on 2025. Plus: the albums, gigs, TV and films that got us through. Watch or listen now.

ASTROLOGER FRANCESCA ODDIE

Huge thanks to astrologer Francesca Oddie for reading our birth charts and giving us a sneak peek at what 2026 might have in store. https://www.francescaoddie.com/ 

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✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth/planet to get started.

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Video Editors: Cameron Laird

Dig It is a Persephonica production 

here’s no full episode today, but Dig In returns on Friday 2nd January. 

In the last Dig In of the year, no topic is off limits. We chat about Elphaba’s infamous sex cardigan, how to stay kind to yourself without chucking in the towel. Plus, we ask: has your child ever brought something into school that they definitely shouldn’t have?

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KATE OAKLEY – YOUR FUTURE FIT

Huge thanks to Kate for sharing such a thoughtful and reassuring answer today.

To find out more about Kate and Your Future Fit, including her Lift for Life programme, check out the links below:

Kate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourfuturefit/

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This episode is brought to you by EE, AG1 and QVC

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Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

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Robbie Williams kicks off with “hardest boyband member” chat, Rosie Ramsey calls in from a soft play hangover to talk hormone rage, and Scott Mills delivers an impossible Britpop dilemma. Plus: confidence tricks that actually work, what to watch next, and Dermot O’Leary’s plea for winter garden colour. Watch or listen now.

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Dig It is a Persephonica production 

We’ll be back on Boxing Day with a Dig In Special, featuring some well-known faces and voices bringing us their burning questions.

We’re joined by the brilliant Martha Collison and we’re tackling the big stuff: perfect (and more importantly, easy) roast potatoes, gravy upgrades, and a gorgeous vegan centrepiece that never feels like an afterthought.

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✨QVC - Click below to discover QVC’s range of menopause products and support. And don’t forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) -   https://www.qvcuk.com/content/menopause-your-way.html?cid=PR-PR-Digit&e22=Digit

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Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

Dig It is a Persephonica production 

It’s all kicking off in this week’s Dig It. Fashion really does come full circle… except those 90s jumpers are somehow much tighter than we remember. Jo and Zoe wonder whether we truly care less as we get older, or if we’re actually more consumed than ever with looking after parents, kids and everyone in between. Also, Jo once again lives out all of our dreams by dressing as a Christmas tree and bravely entering a Christmas tree netting machine. Trust us, you’ll want to see this one. Watch or listen now — and head to YouTube for the full visual moment.

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This episode is brought to you by EE, Naked Wines, QVC, AG1 & Help For Heroes

✨Naked Wines works directly with independent winemakers to bring you high-quality bottles at honest prices. Each case is tailored to what you actually like, so you can skip the supermarket scramble and enjoy brilliant wines delivered to your door. New customers get £30 off plus six top-rated bottles for just £39.99, delivery included. Try it at www.nakedwines.co.uk/digit

✨AG1 has 70 plus high-quality ingredients including vitamins, minerals, botanicals and good bacteria to support immunity, energy and gut health. New customers get £20 off their first month plus a free welcome kit with a shaker, canister and scoop. Only valid in December.Try it at www.drinkag1.com/digit

✨QVC - Click below to discover QVC’s range of menopause products and support. And don’t forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) -   https://www.qvcuk.com/content/menopause-your-way.html?cid=PR-PR-Digit&e22=Digit

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Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith

Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

Dig It is a Persephonica production 

Jo and Zoe are joined by Coco, India and Nelly for four rounds of proper Christmas trivia

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Dig It

C/O Persephonica

F17/18, Leah's Yard,

22 Cambridge St, 

Sheffield 

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This episode is brought to you by Naked Wines, QVC, AG1 & Help For Heroes

✨Naked Wines works directly with independent winemakers to bring you high-quality bottles at honest prices. Each case is tailored to what you actually like, so you can skip the supermarket scramble and enjoy brilliant wines delivered to your door. New customers get £30 off plus six top-rated bottles for just £39.99, delivery included. Try it at www.nakedwines.co.uk/digit

✨AG1 has 70 plus high-quality ingredients including vitamins, minerals, botanicals and good bacteria to support immunity, energy and gut health. New customers get £20 off their first month plus a free welcome kit with a shaker, canister and scoop. Only valid in December.Try it at www.drinkag1.com/digit

✨QVC - Click below to discover QVC’s range of menopause products and support. And don’t forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) -   https://www.qvcuk.com/content/menopause-your-way.html?cid=PR-PR-Digit&e22=Digit

✨ Help for Heroes provides tailored, practical support for veterans and their families, including physical, mental and financial help, delivered by people who truly understand military life. This Christmas, you can show our veterans they’re not forgotten by leaving a message on the Help for Heroes Christmas Message Board. Send yours at helpforheroes.org.uk 

CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith

Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

Dig It is a Persephonica production 

DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL

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Dig It

C/O Persephonica

F17/18, Leah's Yard,

22 Cambridge St, 

Sheffield 

S1 4HP⁠⁠

CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith

Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside

Dig It is a Persephonica production