Happy Place

Fearne Cotton

Summary

Welcome to Happy Place, a sanctuary for honest, soul-searching conversations hosted by Fearne Cotton. If you are looking for a space to peel back the layers of modern life and explore what it truly means to be human, you have found your home. This podcast goes beyond surface-level small talk, inviting a diverse range of guests—from medical professionals and authors to creative icons—to get vulnerable about the things we often keep hidden. Whether dissecting the psychological weight of societal expectations and the pressures of perfectionism, or finding magic in the mundane, Fearne leads with deep empathy and curiosity. The show regularly tackles heavy, essential topics like navigating trauma, dismantling the stigma around mental health, and the exhausting cycle of seeking external validation. Yet, it remains equally grounded in joy, offering practical wisdom on everything from the restorative power of travel and the benefits of intuitive living to the comfort of genuine, judgment-free friendships. What makes Happy Place special is its unique blend of deep-dive interviews and lighthearted, relatable check-ins. It is an invitation to slow down, question your assumptions, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through the lenses of literature, personal anecdotes, and collective wisdom, this podcast encourages you to trade the noise of the outside world for a more intentional, compassionate, and wonder-filled way of being. Come as you are, and leave feeling a little bit more understood.

Updated Jul 6, 2026

Episodes

Are you ditching your values to fit in? Todd Rose on avoiding peer pressure

Jul 6, 20261h 19m

Stop suppressing your true self to fit in; learn how to break free from the cycle of collective illusions.

I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday

Jul 2, 202613 min

Discover how to embrace spontaneity, connect with strangers, and master the art of relaxing on your next holiday.

Adam Kay: "I was told to man up!" Coping with PTSD and mental health stigma

Jun 29, 20261h 0m

Adam Kay opens up about the trauma of his medical career and the urgent need to break the silence on mental health.

Book Club Meets: I wrote a loveable psychopath! Race and female rage, with Imani Thompson

Jun 25, 202624 min

Explore the intersection of race, female rage, and sociopathy in a conversation about the debut novel Honey.

Are you a witch? Believe in your magic and the power of ritual, with Poppy Jamie

Jun 22, 20261h 0m

Reconnect with your intuition and trust the power of ritual to find hope and meaning in life’s most difficult moments.

“Outrageous, saucy behaviour!” What’s going down in Fearne’s WhatsApp groups?

Jun 18, 20268 min

Dive into the judgment-free zone where childhood nostalgia triggers hilarious, saucy chats with the girls.

"Life's too short for bad sex!" Grace Campbell is speaking up about pleasure and shame

Jun 15, 20261h 5m

Prioritizing female pleasure and dismantling the shame surrounding sex to stop wasting time on male validation.

Yoga! Shopping! Talks! DJs! How the Happy Place Festivals come to life

Jun 11, 202638 min

Go behind the scenes to discover how a small yoga pop-up evolved into a year-round, soul-soothing festival experience.

Ashley Roberts: If you don’t scream your body will! Anxiety, insomnia, and Pussycat Dolls' comeback

Jun 8, 202658 min

Ashley Roberts shares how breathwork helped her reclaim her mental health after the toxic pressures of fame.

Book Club Meets: Tradwives and the manosphere, with Caro Claire Burke

Jun 4, 202630 min

Caro Claire Burke dives into her unsettling thriller Yesteryear, the tradwife phenomenon, and the lure of the past.

Mary Berry: "I didn't want to leave the house!" How gardening helped me through grief

Jun 1, 202649 min

Mary Berry reflects on how gardening provided a vital, healing distraction and sense of purpose following her grief.

Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no

May 28, 202651 min

Alan Cumming shares how he processes a traumatic childhood, overcomes self-worth struggles, and learns to set boundaries.

"Why does criticism hurt so much?" Dr Julie on triggers and behaviour patterns

May 25, 202658 min

Understand why criticism hurts by recognizing how it triggers deep-seated patterns and practicing self-compassion.

Dr Louise Newson: Anxiety! Joint pain! The perimenopause symptoms you’re ignoring

May 21, 202656 min

Learn how to identify and treat often-ignored perimenopause symptoms that affect your whole body and mental wellbeing.

Fear can be wonderful or destructive! How to negotiate with doubt, with Joseph Fiennes

May 18, 202650 min

Negotiate with doubt by staying rooted in your creative joy, transforming fear from a destructive force into fuel.

Poorna Bell: "Women want more, not more to do!" How to put yourself first

Feb 23, 20261h 4m

“I hugged a very girthy tree!” Get off screens, write letters, and paint

Feb 19, 202616 min

Even the Kardashians have insecurities! Reinvent your identity, with Chris Appleton

Feb 16, 202654 min

“Just try one new thing!” Fearne’s going boxing and to her cervical screening

Feb 12, 202615 min

Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls

Feb 9, 20261h 2m

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