Yours Sincerely with Jess Phillips

In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to Dame Arlene Phillips about taking a leap of faith and being brave when it comes to making life changing decisions. The choreographer, theatre director and former BBC Strictly judge tells Jess about the courage she showed and the letter she would write to her late dance mentor.

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

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 TW: This episode contains many discussions about coping with cancer and losing people to the disease.

If you have lost a loved one in your lifetime, you would be familiar with the power of grief and the complex feelings and emotions that come with it.

Cariad Lloyd is a comedian, writer and actor and hosts the award-winning podcast ‘Griefcast’. She lost her father to pancreatic cancer when she was just 15-years-old and explains to Jess the difficulties she experienced after not having the chance to finish the relationship.

In this episode, Cariad tells Jess about the joy of having strong female friendships and shares her experience and knowledge about managing grief. Plus, they talk about death, its concepts and the letters Cariad would write to the three people who mean the world to her.

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In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to former Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington about the significance of having that one person believing in you and helping you to reach your full potential and achieve success.

If you want to listen to the rest of this conversation, scroll back to 19 May 2022 for the full episode.

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TW: Contains discussions of domestic and child abuse.

Author, writer and journalist Terri White was just five years-old when she was first abused in her family home in Chesterfield, but despite her terrifying and traumatic childhood, she learnt how to live, has had an incredibly successful career and is now a mother herself.

In this episode, Terri writes a letter to her younger self offering words of comfort and tells Jess about her desire to help other vulnerable children who might not see a life beyond.

In this candid conversation, Terri also talks about the joy of breaking the cycle when she became a mother, the emotional whirlwind of pregnancy, and about the letters she would write to the people who mean the world to her.

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding this conversation, you can access information and support online.

If you are concerned about the safety of a child, go to the NSPCC website on www.nspcc.org.uk and call 0808 800 5000. Or for children under 18 it’s 0800 1111.

For domestic abuse concerns, you can visit the website Refuge at refuge.org.uk or call the National Abuse Helpline anytime for free at 0808 2000 247.

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TW: Contains discussions of mental health and references to suicide.

In this letterbox episode, Jess speaks to award-winning actor and writer Nathaniel Hall about the shame he experienced when he was diagnosed with HIV as a teenager, how the power of shame took him to some of his darkest moments and breaking free.

If you want to listen to the rest of this conversation, scroll back to 26 September for the full episode.

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

If you are struggling with your mental health, you can visit www.samaritans.org or call them for free at 116 123.

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What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to write?

This week on Yours Sincerely, writer Cathy Rentzenbrink tells Jess about the words she wrote that ended her beloved brother’s life.

In this conversation, the author of the Sunday Times bestselling memoir ‘The Last Act of Love’ speaks to Jess Phillips about the meaningful letters she would write to the three people who mean the world to her. They also talk about how society deals with death, when to let go, survivor’s guilt and the multiverse.

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Welcome to Series 2 of Yours Sincerely!

Join Jess Phillips as she looks ahead to the new series. Find out some of the incredible guests Jess will be talking to, the meaningful letters they would write to loved ones and the moments not to be missed.

The new series and first episode lands Thursday 16 March.

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TW: Contains discussions of child abuse, domestic abuse, self harm and suicide.

In this special episode, Jess Phillips talks to Terri White, an author, journalist and the former editor of Empire magazine, about the open letter she would send to the women and girls of the world to celebrate International Women's Day this week.

In this honest conversation, Terri reflects on the impact of a traumatic childhood that included both physical and sexual abuse. She tells Jess how this abuse affected her in adult life, what she would say to her younger self and about her mission to protect vulnerable children.

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding this conversation, you can access information and support online.

If you are concerned about the safety of a child, go to the NSPCC website on www.nspcc.org.uk and call 0808 800 5000. Or for children under 18 it’s 0800 1111.

For domestic abuse concerns, you can visit the website Refuge at refuge.org.uk or call the National Abuse Helpline anytime for free at 0808 2000 247.

And if you are struggling with your mental health, you can visit www.samaritans.org or call them for free at 116 123.

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TW: Contains discussions of domestic abuse, baby loss and suicide.

In this special episode, Jess Phillips talks to author, former Love Island contestant and podcaster Malin Andersson about the open letter she would send to the women and girls of the world this International Women's Day.

In this heartbreaking and inspiring conversation, Malin talks about surviving her abusing relationship, losing her baby daughter and how a meaningful note from her mother helped her to find her inner resilience and get through some of the darkest times in her life.

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

If you or someone you know is affected by the issues surrounding the conversation, you can access information and support online.

You can visit the website Refuge at refuge.org.uk or you can call the National Abuse Helpline anytime for free at 0808 2000 247 

And if you are struggling with your mental health, you can visit www.samaritans.org or call them for free at 116 123.

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In this special live edition of Yours Sincerely, Jess Phillips talks to Fi Glover, Jane Garvey and Shaun Keaveny about how her career in politics inspired her to step into podcasting. They talk about what life in Westminster actually looks like, the stories that have made their guests cry and why Jess would like to have Boris Johnson on the podcast,

Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod

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