The Life of Bryony

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Ever feel like everyone else has it together, while you’re clinging on for dear life? You’re not alone and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Each week, Bryony and her guests explore the hidden str

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Number 1: “I Knew I Wouldn’t Get Through It”: Matt Haig on Depression, Undiagnosed ADHD and Learning to Build Resilience
This week, I’m joined by Matt Haig – bestselling author, mental health advocate, and the man whose books have quietly sat on so many of our bedside tables, getting us through the dark nights. Matt’s new novel, The Midnight Train, returns to the universe of The Midnight Library and asks what happens when we stop chasing “what if” and start making peace with the life we’ve actually lived. We talk about depression, suicide, and what it really feels like to be trapped in your own mind – and why survival, not tragedy, is now the story we should tell about mental illness. Matt opens up about late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, agoraphobia, shame, and shoplifting, and how all of it somehow turned him into a writer. We also explore why books are still the bravest kind of media, how travel helped his recovery, and why he now dreams of opening a bookshop. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, like you’re “too much” or “not enough”, this conversation will make you feel a little more seen – and a little less alone. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Matt’s new book, The Midnight Train, is available to buy from 21st May. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Matt Haig Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 202647min
Number 2: The Life Of You - Cat Sims on sober mum life, solo escapes and talking to yourself
On this weeks bonus episode, Bryony sits down with writer, creator and “sober mum” Cat Sims for a brilliantly honest conversation about the three things that help her live her best life. From daily AA meetings and the reality of long-term sobriety, to why she unapologetically takes solo trips away from her family for four nights at a time, Cat opens up about the routines and boundaries that keep her sane. The pair also get into the double standards around motherhood, the joy of being alone, and why making a cup of tea for one can feel oddly euphoric. Cat also reveals the surprisingly therapeutic habit that might just change your life, having full-blown conversations with yourself while walking around the park in AirPods. Funny, raw and wildly relatable, this is a conversation about recovery, motherhood, freedom, and finding small ways to hold onto yourself in the chaos of everyday life. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Matt Haig Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 202615min
Number 3: The Life of You – Matt Haig on Structure, Sobriety and the People Who Saved Him
Matt Haig is back for this bonus episode! After our main conversation about The Midnight Train and his mental health journey, I wanted to dig into the three things he actually leans on when his brain wants to sprint off in twelve different directions at once. Matt talks honestly about addiction, breakdown and why undiagnosed ADHD made his life feel like constant self-sabotage. He shares how the “boring” stuff – sleep, routine and structure – became his first line of defence, why sobriety turned out to be the most exhilarating decision of his life, and how love, friendship and family stopped him disappearing into the darkness. If your mind feels messy, addictive or out of control, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need perfect habits – just a few non-negotiables that help you keep going. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Matt’s new book, The Midnight Train, is available to buy from 21st May. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Matt Haig Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 202629min
Number 4: “Being Well Liked Is Like Heroin” – Ruby Wax on Fame, Interviewing Celebrities and Living with a Fragile Mind
This week, I’m joined by Ruby Wax – comedy hurricane, TV icon and the woman who gave many of us permission to talk honestly about our own “mad” minds. Ruby looks back on the glory days of nineties telly, when she was let loose on the world’s biggest names and told to make mischief – all while quietly battling depression behind the scenes. We talk about fame as an addiction, why being liked felt like her life support, and how she ended up in clinic even when everything looked perfect on paper. There are unforgettable stories of chaotic interviews with Madonna and Trump, surreal dinners with Fergie and Andrew, and despots who thought she was their new best friend – plus what all of that taught her about ego, fear and survival. If you’ve ever wondered how someone can be the funniest person in the room and still be struggling inside, this episode will stay with you long after you’ve listened. USEFUL LINKS: Tickets to Ruby’s tour, Absolutely Famous, can be bought here. And you can join Frazzled Café online 7 days a week here: https://www.frazzledcafe.org/ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Ruby Wax Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard Studio Manager: Mitchell Lias Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Editor: Rowan Jacobs Exec Producer: Jamie East A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 202651min
Number 5: The Life of You – Poet Nikita Gill on Rage Writing, Recharging Your Battery, and Reconnecting with Nature
This week, I’m joined by the poet and author Nikita Gill for a conversation that feels like one of those late-night chats where you see yourself a little more clearly afterwards. I asked Nikita to share the three essential things she can’t live without – her answers were honest, illuminating, and full of surprises. We talk about why nurturing simple rituals matters, how to find hope in the everyday, and the quiet ways we can all anchor ourselves when life feels a bit much. If you’ve ever wondered what really keeps someone creative, grounded, and a little bit magical, this episode will speak to you. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Nikita's book, Hekate, a retelling in verse of the life of a child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft, necromancy and crossroads, is available to buy now. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got something to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB. Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop me a line at [email protected] If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx CREDITS: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Nikita Gill Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 26, 202514min