TW: eating disorders; suicide; sexual assaultI am so honoured to welcome my first ever Spice Girl to How To Fail! Today Melanie Chisholm - the artist formerly known as Mel C or even Sporty Spice - joins me in what is arguably her most open interview yet. She tells me about the impact of her parents' divorce, the extreme lengths of her people-pleasing as one ... Show More
Oct 8
Stephen Grosz - ‘Real love is going to hurt’
Warning: this episode may contain MIND-BLOWING moments. Stephen Grosz is a practising psychoanalyst and a personal hero of mine. He has worked with patients for more than 45 years and his first book, The Examined Life, drew on these experiences. When it was published in 2013, it ... Show More
52m 23s
Oct 6
Jilly Cooper: On Failure, Love, and Literature
Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, ... Show More
38m 7s
Oct 5
On Navigating Your 20s... With Phoebe Waller Bridge and Lily Allen
Welcome back to this How to Fail special where we journey through the archive to uncover insight and revisit powerful conversations. Each week, I hand-pick moments that speak to our shared challenges - hopefully offering comfort, clarity, and a renewed sense of perspective for wh ... Show More
17m 15s
Jul 2023
Melanie Elturk: Being Your Unapologetic Self
In this episode, Melanie Elturk joins me in a deep conversation about life, self-love, faith and divorce. She shares with us parts of her path to the ultimate freedom, the freedom from external validation. Mel is known as the CEO of Haute Hijab, however she is more like the onli ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 2023
Super Soul Special: Amy Schumer: A Modern-Day Warrior Woman
Original Air Date: April 23, 2018Amy Schumer, the Peabody- and Emmy-winning comedian, actress and best-selling author, discusses one of Oprah's favorite life lessons: You become what you believe. This message of empowerment is the theme of Amy's romantic comedy, "I Feel Pretty." ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2024
Ep 72: Ageing, injectables & beauty standards
In this deeply emotional and raw episode of Sex, Love, and Everything in Between, Meg and Jacob has a conversation about the struggles and beauty of aging in today’s world.Meg shares her recent, deeply personal experiences with feeling insecure about her appearance and how societ ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2018
Amy Schumer: A Modern-Day Warrior Woman
Amy Schumer, the Peabody- and Emmy-winning comedian, actress and best-selling author, discusses one of Oprah's favorite life lessons: You become what you believe. This message of empowerment is the theme of Amy's latest romantic comedy, "I Feel Pretty." Amy's character in the fil ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2021
Cancel Culture, Cheating Men, & The Character Development of Billie Eilish
Listen to the full episode of Culture Vulture on Apple Podcasts here. Or on Spotify here. FILL OUT OUR SURVEY BESTIES!SO MANY CHEATING MEN THIS WEEK! We start off by discussing 'The Lovely Bones' author Alice Sebold's apology to Anthony Broadwater, the man who was falsely convict ... Show More
31m 48s
Jul 2024
Alisha Marie Spills ALL Her Secrets!! Dating, Religion + Mental Health!
Get ready for an intimate and unfiltered chat with Alisha as she spills all about her deepest fears, childhood traumas, and dating disasters. Find out why she closed her business, battles trust issues, and imagines a full life (and divorce) with a guy by date two. Dive into the c ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2024
Mel B MBE: The Truth Behind a Spice Girls Reunion, Learning To Trust Again, Being a Reiki Master and The True Definition of Girl Power
TW: domestic violence / controlling relationships.In this week’s episode, Liv speaks to the total powerhouse that is Melanie Brown MBE, or Scary Spice to the masses. They talk about the hotly rumoured Spice Girls reunion (will it be at Glastonbury?), her wedding to fiancé Rory at ... Show More
35m 59s