Episodes

  • The Life of YOU: What Really Happens When We Die? A Palliative Expert's Insights

    The Life of YOU: What Really Happens When We Die? A Palliative Expert's Insights
    Nov 22 2024
    Welcome to The Life of YOU, where we tackle life’s toughest moments with honesty and humour. In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kathryn Mannix, a palliative care expert with over 30 years of experience, to address some deeply personal and important listener questions about death, grief, and end-of-life care. Follow Kathryn on Twitter Find her book, With the End in Mind WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Do you have a dilemma you need help with? Send it our way! 🗣️ Text or voice note us at 07796657512 (start your message with LOB) 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut: Click Here 📧 Or email us at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk SOME GREAT RESOURCES Mind UK: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans: www.samaritans.org Marie Curie (End-of-Life Support): www.mariecurie.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • "He wasn’t choosing to shorten his life—he was choosing to shorten his death." Lottie Clarke on the Fight for Assisted Dying

    "He wasn’t choosing to shorten his life—he was choosing to shorten his death." Lottie Clarke on the Fight for Assisted Dying
    Nov 18 2024
    Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we tackle life’s toughest challenges head-on. GUEST: LOTTIE CLARKE In this deeply moving episode, Bryony Gordon speaks with Lottie Clarke about her husband James’s devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis and his decision to travel to Switzerland for an assisted death. Lottie shares the emotional toll of supporting James’s choice while navigating the complexities of family life, grief, and a system that left them feeling powerless. This is a powerful story of love, resilience, and the fight for the right to choose a peaceful end. Lottie’s courage highlights why open conversations about death, dignity, and autonomy are so vital. Get in Touch 🗣️ If you want to get in touch, I’m only a text or a voice note away! Send your message to 07796657512, starting with LOB. 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut -https://wa.me/447796657512 📧 Or email me at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk For More Information and Support: We discuss motor neurone disease, grief, and assisted dying in this episode. If you need support or want to take action, here are some resources: Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA): www.mndassociation.org My Name'5 Doddie Foundation: https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ Dignity in Dying: www.dignityindying.org.uk Samaritans: www.samaritans.org If Lottie’s story inspired you, consider writing to your MP to ask their stance on the Assisted Dying Bill, which will be debated on November 29th.  Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Life of YOU: "I've Been Given 15 Years to Live—And I Want Every Second to Count"

    The Life of YOU: "I've Been Given 15 Years to Live—And I Want Every Second to Count"
    Nov 15 2024
    Welcome to The Life of YOU, where we tackle life’s toughest moments with honesty and humour. I’m joined by Abbey Feltham to answer some truly personal and challenging listener dilemmas. Follow Abi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abi.feltham/?hl=en WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Do you have a dilemma you need help with? Send it our way! 🗣️ Text or voice note us at 07796657512 (start your message with LOB) 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut: Click Here 📧 Or email us at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk SOME GREAT RESOURCES: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mind UK: www.mind.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk Samaritans: www.samaritans.org Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • "Every Time I Thought I’d Hit Rock Bottom, I Grabbed a Shovel and Kept Digging" Abi Feltham on Surviving Addiction, Loss, and Finding Strength in Sobriety

    "Every Time I Thought I’d Hit Rock Bottom, I Grabbed a Shovel and Kept Digging" Abi Feltham on Surviving Addiction, Loss, and Finding Strength in Sobriety
    Nov 11 2024
    Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messier moments. GUEST: ABI FELTHAM In this deeply honest episode, Bryony Gordon sits down with content creator Abi Feltham to discuss her journey through alcoholism, sobriety, and a recent cancer diagnosis. Abi shares her experience of addiction, the impact of childhood trauma, and the challenges she faced as she moved from place to place, seeking to escape her inner struggles. She opens up about the moments that led her to sobriety and how she’s using that same resilience now to face a life-threatening illness with grace and grit. Abi’s message is powerful and uplifting: no matter how dark life may seem, there is always hope, and recovery is possible. This episode offers insight into the importance of community, vulnerability, and self-compassion on the road to healing. Follow Abi: https://www.instagram.com/abi.feltham/ Get in Touch 🗣️ If you want to get in touch, I’m only a text or a voice note away! Send your message to 07796657512, starting with LOB. 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut - Click Here 📧 Or email me at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Don’t forget to share this podcast with someone who might benefit from it! Bryony xx For More Information and Support: We discuss suicide, addiction and recovery in this episode. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Here are some resources for support: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk or call 0800 9177 650 for support with alcohol addiction. Mind: Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for information on mental health support. Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org for free, 24-hour support if you're feeling overwhelmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • The Life of YOU: "Can We Not Bitch About People on Here?" with Dawn O'Porter

    The Life of YOU: "Can We Not Bitch About People on Here?" with Dawn O'Porter
    Nov 8 2024
    It’s the Life of YOU, where your dilemmas take centre stage, and we’re here to navigate them together (or at least not make them worse!). This time, I’m joined by the brilliant Dawn O’Porter, ready to dish out advice on your latest, most intriguing questions. Today… 💬 Chat S**t, Get Blocked: Sarah’s patience with her WhatsApp group is running thin. 🛠️ The Unfinished Office: Paul can’t seem to do it himself. 💔 Lost Friendship: James feels like he’s been put on the subs bench. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU You know what they say: a problem shared is a problem… halved?! Get in touch! 🗣️ Send a text or voice note to 07796657512 and start your message with LOB 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut: Click here to send a message! 📧 You can also email me at: lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 'Life Doesn’t Come with a Handbook, but Friends Help': Dawn O'Porter on the Power of Female Friendship

    'Life Doesn’t Come with a Handbook, but Friends Help': Dawn O'Porter on the Power of Female Friendship
    Nov 4 2024
    Welcome to Life of Bryony, where we dig into life’s messiest moments. GUEST: DAWN O’PORTER In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Dawn O'Porter to discuss female friendship, navigating adulthood, and her latest novel, Honeybee. Dawn shares insights from her own life, including the challenges of motherhood, the unexpected strength found in friendships, and how we sometimes need a varied selection of friends to get us through the toughest times. Our conversation covers everything from the pressure to have it all together to the messy, real, and often humorous sides of growing up. Dawn's candid reflections bring a refreshing perspective to the pressures we face in adulthood and how friendship can be a lifeline. Plus, we get into how her experiences inspired her to write Honeybee, a story about love, loyalty, and female solidarity. GET IN TOUCH: 🗣️ If you want to get in touch, I’m only a text or a voice note away! Send your message to 07796657512, starting with LOB. 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut - https://wa.me/447796657512 📧 Or email me at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Don’t forget to share this podcast with someone who you think might benefit from it! Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • The Life of YOU: "If He Has a Big Penis, He Probably Knows About It!" with Helen Flanagan

    The Life of YOU: "If He Has a Big Penis, He Probably Knows About It!" with Helen Flanagan
    Nov 1 2024
    It’s the Life of YOU, where your dilemmas take centre stage, and we’re here to navigate them together (or at least not make them worse!). This time, I’m joined by the fantastic Helen Flanagan, diving into your latest, juiciest questions. Today… 🍆 Penny’s 'Sizeable' Situation: Penny is smitten, but her new partner’s ahem attributes are proving a little overwhelming. Can she find a way to communicate her concerns without hurting his feelings? 🩸 Crampy Cathy’s Period Predicament: Cathy’s housemate Rory thinks periods are a minor inconvenience. She’s ready to set the record straight but could use some backup explaining the reality of “biblical” period pain. ✨ Freya’s Too-Muchness Crisis: Freya has always been told she's "too much" for the subdued world of PR. How can she embrace her enthusiasm without alienating her colleagues—or should she even care? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU You know what they say: a problem shared is a problem… halved?! Get in touch! 🗣️ Send a text or voice note to 07796657512 and start your message with LOB 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut: Click here to send a message! 📧 You can also email me at: lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • "I Needed Someone Good for Me Mentally and Emotionally." Mental Health Check-In with Helen Flanagan

    "I Needed Someone Good for Me Mentally and Emotionally." Mental Health Check-In with Helen Flanagan
    Oct 28 2024
    Welcome to Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messier moments. GUEST: HELEN FLANAGAN In this week’s episode, I’m joined by actress Helen Flanagan for an honest mental health check-in, where we talk about her struggles with OCD, navigating motherhood, and finding peace after toxic relationships. Helen opens up about living with intrusive thoughts, the weight of “pure OCD,” and how it impacted her self-worth and sense of identity, especially post-pregnancy. She also shares candid insights into learning to love herself and breaking free from the pressure to be perfect. This open conversation covers the importance of a supportive relationship, the courage it takes to be vulnerable, and how Helen redefined her mental health journey after years of self-doubt. She leaves us with a powerful reminder: we’re not alone in our struggles, and we all deserve to find someone who’s good for us mentally and emotionally. Tune in to hear Helen’s journey of resilience, self-compassion, and her path to healing. GET IN TOUCH: 🗣️ If you want to get in touch, I’m only a text or a voice note away! Send your message to 07796657512, starting with LOB. 💬 WhatsApp Shortcut - https://wa.me/447796657512 📧 Or email me at lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk Don’t forget to share this podcast with someone who you think might benefit from it! Bryony xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins