In this first episode, Sophie explains what made her - a crime writer and poet - decide to write a self-help book on the subject of grudges. Sophie talks about why she's firmly convinced that our grudges can and should be good for us and explains how, precisely, we can benefit from our grudges.

This week Sophie is joined by special guests psychotherapist Helen Acton and mentor, coach, meditation teacher and therapist Anne Grey, to discuss grudges in all their glory.

Sophie's new book HOW TO HOLD A GRUDGE: THE POWER OF GRUDGES TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE is available now in hardback, eBook and audiobook. Buy now http://smarturl.it/GrudgePodcast

The How to Hold a Grudge theme was provided by Annette Armitage, a composer, musician and teacher, and co-writer (with Sophie) of two mystery themed musicals: THE GENERALIST - A MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL and WORK EXPERIENCE - A MUSICAL LOCKED ROOM MYSTERY.