Happy Place

By Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.

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Number 1: Making sense of big feelings and busy brains, with Paul Whitehouse & Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE
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 Miller Alex Partridge Jordan Stephens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 03, 202645min
Number 2: Ashley Roberts: If you don’t scream your body will! Anxiety, insomnia, and Pussycat Dolls' comeback
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 Pinnock LeAnne Rimes Paloma Faith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 08, 202659min
Number 3: Book Club Meets: Tradwives and the manosphere, with Caro Claire Burke
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 Rees Book Club Meets: Emma Gannon Book Club Meets: Maggie O’Farrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 04, 202631min
Number 4: Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no
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 LePera Shauna Tiffany Zayn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 202652min
Number 5: Mary Berry: "I didn't want to leave the house!" How gardening helped me through grief
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 chat Ruth Langsford Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 01, 202650min