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Happy Place

Happy Place

By: Fearne Cotton
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Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them.

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Fearne Cotton 2020
Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Women spend HOW MUCH on period products? Mooncups, AI slop, and joining a choir
    Apr 9 2026

    There’s way too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness, and it’s just not realistic, so Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some chat about what’s making her feel great, and what’s making her feel completely crap.


    This is the cosy corner where there’s no judgement allowed! All of us can explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh.


    Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!


    In this chat, Fearne covers:


    -Why she’s decided to present some TV again


    -How to get back into something you haven’t done in ages


    -The importance of seeking out good news when the world gets too heavy


    -What singing – karaoke or in a choir, whatever you like – does for your nervous system


    -The difference between the hands of town men and countryside men and why this is relevant when you get a flat tyre


    -AI slop and how to trust what you see online


    -How much women will spend on period products in their lifetime


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    15 mins
  • Jimmy Carr: “Men half-arse things!” My thoughts on feminism, parenting, and success
    Apr 6 2026

    What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? It’s a question comedian Jimmy Carr reckons will help direct your life path.


    In this chat with Fearne, Jimmy explains how he strives for greatness for himself, without falling into the trap of comparing himself to others. He talks about how to define success for yourself, why talent without hard work means very little, and why he doesn’t fear cancel culture.


    Jimmy also explains why feminism still doesn’t really serve mothers and matriarchs, and why you’ll never hear him say he’s “babysitting” his own kids.


    Plus, do all comedians have a bit of a troubled childhood...? Jimmy chats about how his anxieties fuel his jokes.


    Get your tickets for Jimmy’s Laughs Funny tour at the London Palladium!


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    1 hr
  • “I had to say ‘c*ck’ at The Royal Albert Hall!” Fearne’s talking about sex and being more creative
    Apr 2 2026

    What’s going on for you? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chatter about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood this week, and what can bugger off.


    This is the space for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!

    In this chat, Fearne covers:

    -Whether she looks more intelligent now she wears glasses

    -Reading a sexual fantasy out at The Royal Albert Hall

    -Why having a creative hobby can be game changing

    -The transitional weather where your jacket is never right

    -Books with great premises but rubbish execution

    -Being aggy on social media just for the sake of it

    -Whether it’s worth writing sh*tty texts and emails

    Listen to the Happy Place episodes mentioned in this chat:


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    16 mins
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Wonderful, insightful, inspiring. Love them and so look forward to them weekly. take so much from them, thank you 😊

Fantastic podcasts so glad I found them, enjoying

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Never listened to Ferne before . listened to Ferne and Will young. Really resonated with the age thing turning 41 and unlearning everything you have ever known through a very difficult period of the mirror of truth being held up to all the toxic beliefs , behaviours , relationships that I dont need anymore. It's so refreshing to hear you and Will discussing dysregulation of the nervous system. And really listening to your gut and intuition. Success , ambition an statues is no longer important to me. My main focus now is forming safe, secure attachments, learning what helps my nervous system and forming a loving , kind relationship to myself even though it's so hard every day with fibromyalgia and complex PTSD. Thank you for reminding me I need to put my nervous system first .

Very insightful and wise

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This was an amazing podcast to listen to ❤ I laughed and cried while listening.

amazing podcast

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Love this podcast it's warm, insightful, enlightening and Fearne approaches the topics with honesty, integrity and curiosity which is so refreshing. Expert guests from a wide range of fields all contribute to educating the listener and getting us talking about and paying attention to our own mental health and well being. Fearne's making the world a better place one podcast at a time.

Life changing

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Whoa! what a great podcast series, Ferne is a fantastic host and asked some great questions bringing out the best in each and every guest .

Inspirational , insightful and full of little gems you can apply to your own life...

Fantastic, a great find to listen to, thank you Ferne .

AN ABSOLUTE MUST LISTEN

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