Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a chat about books, reading, anxiety, shyness and overcoming severe depression.

Matt is a huge advocate for good mental health - and he and Gaby share stories of rockier times in their lives. They discuss his new novel - "The Life Impossible" - which saw him return to Ibiza to write it (the place he almost committed suicide). After many years he felt he could go back and has written a novel set there.

He also talks about the things that bring him joy, why he writes and how much it means when he gets reactions from his readers.

*Please be advised that some of the topics discussed in this episode may be triggering. These include severe depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

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Marisha Wallace joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and musicals.

They chat about her current role in Panto, her one-woman show which she's putting on next year - and an exciting new acting job she's taking on in January!

They also talk about the hard graft she has been through, how she's struggled with weight issues and come through the other side - and how important it is to have a champion fighting your corner.

We hope you enjoy the chat! (and the sing along) )

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Luke Evans and Gaby go WAY back! And in this episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, he shares stories of their friendship, of his amazing career and tells some of the showbiz tales that are in his new book.

He also makes Gaby cry by singing one of his - and her - favourite songs. TEAR WARNING!

We hope you enjoy this joyful, heartfelt chat - and that it leaves you feeling in a good mood.

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Illustrator and artist Lucy Claire Dunbar joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy!

Lucy's illustrations are now SO popular - thanks to one of her super fans, Taylor Swift!

She talks to Gaby about her love of drawing, the tough times she's come through and how she just wants to spread love and joy through her art.

Her new book, The Book Of Gifts, is such a gorgeous piece of work - and is being compared to 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse' by Charlie Mackesy.

We hope you enjoy this warm and joyful conversation!

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Gaby welcomes singer/songwriter Ella Henderson to the studio to chat about all thinkg joy.

They talk about shyness, anxiety and how they both cope with them. Ella takes ua way back to when she was just 16 and on the X-Factor, and how her sudden fame affected her mentally and physically. She discusses navigating the time, which she believes was easier than it would be now, because social media wasn't such a thing back then.

They also talk about the day Ella was born, and why she is named after Gaby! TRUE FACT!

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Leigh Francis joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy.

He talks about how his career began, the funny characters he used to do at home which then lead to him getting an agent and a ludicrous TV deal, and how different the real Leigh is to all the characters he plays.

They discuss his love of hometown Leeds, his wonderful wife Jill, and we discover his 'secret room' which is full of TV and Film memorablia.

We hope you enjoy seeing a bit of a different side to ole Keith Lemon

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Nikesh Patel is Gaby's guest this week to talk about all things joy.

The actor shares some of his passions and hobbies, and gives us some behind the scenes goss from Starstruck.

Speaking of Starstuck, Gaby and Nikesh send a voicenote to Rose Matefeo urging her to write another series. (we'll let you know how that goes down)

Plus they chat about Celebrity Hunted, Richard Curtis and The Devil's Hour.

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We hope you enjoy the chat!

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International bestselling author Cecelia Ahern joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy!

They discuss the huge success of 'PS: I Love You', working with Mellisa McCarthy and the joys of dancing and singing in the kitchen.

Cecelia's new book is called 'Into The Storm' - and Gaby had to wrestle it back from her daughter because she wanted to read it so badly. Cecelia talks about the inspiration behind the new novel and what she loves about the writing process, and how it brings her joy (mostly)

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Gareth Malone joined Gaby in the studio for a singsong!

They chat about the joys of singing and why it is so good for everyone.

Gaby gathers the team together for a rendition of 'Bob's Got A Head Like A Ping Pong Ball' and also tries, and fails, to sing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

Gareth is headed out on tour (you can find out more about that here) and Gaby is full of suggestions for songs that he could do. (We're not sure how many notes he took)

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