Why do we have best friends? And what part do they play in finding our happy place?

In this special bonus episode of Happy Place, Olympian track cyclist Victoria Pendleton and her BFF Sophie Everard discuss with Fearne their friendship and what it means to them.

Triggers: reference to eating disorders, depression

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Hozier makes you think. It's in his lyrics, in his music... even his music videos. So it's no surprise to find out that he spends a long time thinking about how he writes and performs his chart-busting songs.

In this chat with Fearne, Hozier describes his approach to songwriting, how indecision can sometimes be his downfall, and why performing doesn't come naturally to him.

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You would think that the bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love would define her occupation as 'writer' - but, as she reveals to Fearne in this interview, most of her time is dedicated to managing her mental health.

In this wideranging chat, Fearne and Elizabeth share their tips for navigating the stress of work, social media, the pressures of success and her tips for surviving.

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Up until the age of 28, Juno was known to most as the best-selling author of young adult fiction - James Dawson.

But in that year, she entered the process of physically becoming the person she always felt she was and adopted the female pronoun. Now Juno talks to Fearne about the transition she's made, how she celebrates her femininity, some questionable fashion statements, and what we can all learn about her journey.

Triggers: suicide, mental health, #metoo. This episode also contains a transphobic word that some will find offensive (in order to discuss its offensiveness).

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Fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE has conquered the world from her shop in Mayfair. Fearne, a long time admirer and wearer of her clothes, drops in to find out what it takes to cut it in the world of fashion... and what she does to unwind.

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How should we talk to children, so that they can find their own happy places? Fearne meets child psychotherapist Philippa Perry to discover the latest thinking and advice we can take to help the next generation be their best selves. 

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There are many things we can do to help us find our happy place, and the one that works for Rebecca Dennis is transformational breathing.

Fearne visits Rebecca's studio for a chat about her own attempts to reconnect with her body, how it's helped with panic attacks and more else besides.

Rebecca will be running workships at the Happy Place festivals in London and Manchester - find out more at happyplacefestival.com.

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Our relationship with lovers, friends and family can be complicated, and something that Dolly has documented through her newspaper columns and podcasts.

In this conversation with Fearne, the podcaster and author discusses her most recent forays into dating, as well as the importance of daydreaming.

Get your tickets to Happy Place Festival, coming to London and Manchester this summer: happyplacefestival.com

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From working in a pub in North Shields to winning a Brit award by the age of 23, Sam Fender is still a grounded guy.

He speaks to Fearne about the people behind his exceptional lyrics, including one who took his own life, and the impact they've had on his outlook.

Sam's debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, is released August 9.

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