Francesca Specter is a journalist and author of 'Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it'. She came up with the concept of alonement, which essentially means spending time alone and actually enjoying it - which is a something a lot of us find difficult! In this episode, Francesca discusses how she deals with loneliness, how she's come to enjoy time alone, and whether the nerves of eating out alone ever *really* go away.

Francesca Specter: chezspecter

Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it

Alonement podcast

Podcast host: molly.raycraft

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Martins Imhangbe has been on the acting scene since he left school, but Bridgerton was his first TV experience. His role as bare-knuckle boxer, Will Mondrich, put him in the spotlight. In this episode, Martins explains how he's staying grounded, why he's taking on a plant-based diet, and whether he'd step into the boxing ring in real life.

Martins Imhangbe: martins_imhangbe_

Podcast host: molly.raycraft

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In this special International Women's Day episode, we speak to Jess Joy, co-founder of I Am Paying Attention, Cherrelle Skeete, actress and co-founder of Blacktress, and Stephanie Daniels, a menopause coach. They share their insights on three overlooked areas of gender equality (ADHD/Autism diagnoses, being black and female/non-binary, and menopause in the workplace) and what more can be done to #BreakTheBias.

I Am Paying Attention:

https://www.iampayingattention.co.uk/

@iampayingattention

Blacktress:

https://www.blacktress.co.uk/

@blacktress_uk

Authors recommended by Cherrelle: Bell Hooks, Audre Lourd, Alice Walker

Stefanie Daniels, menopause coach:

https://stefjdaniels.com/

@life_begins_at_menopause

The book recommended by Stefanie: The Hormone Cure, Dr. Sara Gottfried

Podcast host:

@molly.raycraft

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It’s been eight years since Ella Henderson released her debut album ‘Chapter One’, after appearing on The X-Factor. Since then, she’s suffered from anxiety attacks, focused on her wellbeing, and found love. In this episode, Ella shares how she manages her anxiety, what life is like living in a church, and how she’s used her experiences of mental health to produce her new album: ‘Everything I Didn’t Say’.

The book Ella recommends: 'Lost Connections' by Johann Hari

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Mark Livings is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and brains behind a wonderful new range of alcohol-free spirits. He talks candidly about burnout, business and of course healthier drinking choices.

To find out more about Lyre's and their free mixology classes, visit lyres.co.uk and follow them on Facebook and Instagram

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Actor, model, and body positive activist Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models.

Hayley (whose dad happens to be David Hasselhoff) is currently contributing fashion and wellbeing editor at Marie Claire UK.

She’s also a fashion stylist who’s worked on This Morning and Good Morning America – and she’s had leading acting roles, including as Amber in ABC’s Huge, where she played a girl with body dysmorphia.

Today we talk about her new podcast, about her experience of mental health, her role as a plus size ambassador – as well as exploring the importance of acceptance, and staying grounded.

Follow her on Instagram @hhasslehoff

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