Welcome to The Life of YOU. The bonus episode where we answer your questions and try to make sense of life’s messier moments. 

This week, I’m joined by Jules Von Hep, author of The Confidence Ritual. A firm believer that beauty radiates from within, Jules shares the power of affirmations and why the way we speak to ourselves is key to affirming both the version of ourselves and the life we want. 

Today's dilemma is all about the shame surrounding spray tanning- does this make us someone we’re not? Jules explains why it's so important to follow your own values and definitions of beauty, rather than for the eye of others.  

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Host: Bryony Gordon 

Guest: Jules Von Hepp 

Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig 

Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun 

Editor: Luke Shelley 

Exec Producer: Mike Wooller  

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If you have ever looked in the mirror and immediately apologised for the body staring back at you, then today’s episode is exactly what you need.

This week, Bryony is joined by the radiant Jules Von Hep: spray tanner to the stars, founder of the cult beauty brand Isle of Paradise, and author of The Confidence Ritual. With two decades spent in a world that likes to airbrush out every blemish and dimple, Jules knows a thing or two about the myths the beauty industry sells us and the reality of how every single body has its own insecurities.

They talk all about the conditioning that teaches us to hate our bodies, the tricks companies use to profit from our insecurities, and—most importantly—how to start unlearning all of it.

Brimming with charm and heartfelt honesty, Jules shares his own journey from deep self-loathing to loving life, and the practical confidence rituals that can help you glow up from the inside out.

Whether you’re a bronzing pro or a self-tan novice, this episode has a whole lot of gold for you. Jules Von Hep’s book, The Confidence Ritual, is out now. Get ready to glow up, from the inside out. 

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In this bonus episode, I put your juiciest dating dilemmas to podcasting legends James and Jamie - and, unsurprisingly, things get very real, very fast. We talk about being “too much” on a first date (spoiler: I might be Gemma), whether asking about bum stuff too early is a vibe killer, and the dangers of transactional dating apps.

We also dive into something deeply awkward – when your ex turns your relationship into stand-up material. Is it catharsis or just plain rude? Oh, and Jamie once dated a magician… which ends exactly how you’d expect.

It’s funny, unfiltered, and surprisingly heartfelt. Basically, it’s a conversation about being yourself – even when that self might be shouting inappropriate questions over a half pint.

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Guest: Megan Jayne Crabbe

Producer: Henry Williams

Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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I’m joined by actual podcasting royalty: James and Jamie, the genius minds behind My Dad Wrote A Porno. We talk about their wild creative journey - from discovering Jamie’s dad’s erotic novel (yes, really) to amassing over half a billion downloads and selling out the Royal Albert Hall.

Now, they’ve turned another jaw-dropping true story - a woman getting stuck in a window after a toilet mishap on a first date - into a rom-com musical. We dive deep into how they turned viral embarrassment into theatrical gold, what it’s like to collaborate creatively for 20 years, and why being “authentic” matters more than ever in this era of social media polish.

We also chat love, dealbreakers, the madness of modern dating, and why musicals (and laughter) might just be the best form of therapy. This one is pure joy.

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Presenter: Bryony Gordon

Guest: Megan Jayne Crabbe

Producer: Henry Williams

Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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In this bonus episode of The Life of Bryony, I'm joined by author and activist, Meghan Crabbe to tackle listener questions about body acceptance, recovery from disordered eating, and queer identity.

With warmth and wit, Meghan reflects on the messy parts of self-image and sexuality - offering compassion, radical acceptance, and permission to be human. Whether it’s dealing with tight jeans on a bad day or wondering if your identity is “valid enough,” this is the episode to remind you that you’re already enough, exactly as you are.

Megan’s new book, We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here, is out now.

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How do you stop making yourself small in a world that keeps telling you to shrink? If you’ve ever wished for the confidence to just show up in the world as your fullest self, then you need to meet Megan Jayne Crabbe. You might know her as Body Posi Panda, the Instagram force of nature whose honest posts on body acceptance, eating disorder recovery and radical joy have helped millions find a bit of peace in their own skin.

On the journey to self acceptance, Megan has been to some very dark places; including hospitalisation at 14 for an eating disorder before finding her way back—and she’s painfully honest about just how tough that journey remains. We’re talking the insidious grip of diet culture, untangling ourselves from the “pretty tax,” sex, wanking, dating and what it really means to stop apologising for who you are. Expect candour, wisdom, a few laughs and the realisation that being “your biggest self” is not about fixing yourself, but questioning what (and who) made you play small in the first place.

Megan’s new book, We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here, is out now.

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Guest: Megan Jayne Crabbe

Content Producer: Henry Williams

Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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Welcome to The Life of YOU—The bonus series where we answer your questions and try to make sense of life’s messier moments.

This week, I’m joined by writer Sarah Hoover—author of The Motherload, a fearless, funny, and deeply honest look at motherhood, identity, and the expectations placed on women.

Together, we answer your dilemmas on what happens when motherhood feels like too much—when you’re drowning in cartoons and laundry, missing your old self, and wondering why you don’t feel more grateful.

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🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon

🎙 Guest: Sarah Hoover

🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm

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What if the moment your baby arrives, the only thing you feel is... nothing?

This week, I’m joined by author Sarah Hoover, whose raw and honest book, 'The Motherload,' has become essential reading for anyone who’s struggled with the ups and downs of early motherhood.

We explore what happens when your mental health collapses, but you still look 'fine,' why therapy was such a lifeline, and how Sarah finally started to feel like herself again.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Sarah’s honesty. It really makes a difference.

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The Motherload by Sarah Hoover

A raw, surreal, and honest account of what happens when a woman comes undone in the first year of motherhood.

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Guest: Sarah Hoover

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Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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Welcome to The Life of YOU!

The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s messier moments.

Together, we answer your questions about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan, how to reconnect with people when you feel like a guest in your own world, and why giving yourself permission to rest isn’t failure—it’s healing.

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🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon

🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem

🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

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MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DELTA GOODREM

This week, I’m joined by singer, songwriter, and Australian icon Delta Goodrem—whose career began in her teens, soared with chart-topping hits, and then took a shocking turn. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at just 18, Delta was forced to step away from the spotlight just as her music was going global.

We talk about what it’s like to lose your voice—literally. In her thirties, Delta underwent surgery that left her unable to speak, let alone sing, forcing her to re-learn how to communicate. We talk about the strength it takes to survive something like that not once, but twice—and how both of those moments reshaped her sense of self.

She tells me about the viral Beyoncé concert clip that turned her into a meme—and why it ended up being one of the most liberating moments of her life.

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BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

📚 Bridge Over Troubled Dreams by Delta Goodrem

A deeply personal memoir exploring music, healing, and finding your voice.

CREDITS

🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon

🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem

🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm

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