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But Why?

Clemmie Telford

Clemmie Telford sets about unpicking tricky topics via honest conversations with an array of guests from all walks of life. Guests have included: Matt Haig, Caitlin Moran, Bryony Gordon, the Holistic Psychologist, Jess Ennis-Hill, Helen Thorn, Giovanna Fletcher, Ed Miliband, Davina McCall, Will Young, Natalie Lee, Gemma Styles, Steve Bland, Emma Gannon, Anna Mathur, Poorna Bell and Julia Samuel plus many more. Find us on @butwhy_podcast on Instagram and get in touch via butwhy@clemmietelford.com

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11:52

BUT WHY BITESIZE - ASTROLOGY WITH FRANCESCA ODDIE

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2023/03/13

In this week's bitesize episode, Clemmie explores moons, star signs and all things astrology with astrologer and writer Francesca Oddie, whose quest is to present the subject simply and to enable people to comprehend and utilise the reliable roots of astrology. Clemmie finds out why her husband is a 'turbo Aries', discovers how Francesca ended up as an astrologist and delves into the big question of what Francesca would say to someone who thought the whole thing wasn't for them. Find Clemmie on

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60:07

JOY WITH EMMA DABIRI

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2023/03/08

Clemmie marks International Women's Day 2023 by chatting to Irish-Nigerian academic, broadcaster and bestselling author Emma Dabiri about joy. This week’s episode is part of the Power of Women festival based in Thanet, Kent. Check out powthanet.com for the full POW festival line up which runs throughout March. and happy International Women's Month! Emma is the author of two highly acclaimed books and has fronted numerous documentaries, including Hair Power (2020) for Channel 4 which won the Cannes

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11:37

BUT WHY BITESIZE - COUNTY LINES WITH DANIELLE MARIN

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2023/03/06

In this bitesize episode Clemmie explores the topic of County Lines with Danielle Marin. Danielle grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents, she was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with ‘gangs’ and drug crime. She later enrolled at university and graduated with a 1st. She has since advocated within the criminal justice system for many women: “the hidden victims and participants of organised crime”, and

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63:26

ESTRANGEMENT WITH HARRIET SHEARSMITH

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2023/03/01

This episode is all about estrangement and Clemmie's guest is Harriet Shearsmith, a mum of three, parenting creator, author of Mummin’ It and the podcaster behind Unfollowing Mum. Harriet shares her story of how she became estranged from her mum, as well as her experience of motherhood, cycle breaking and estrangement online with her community; with a little bit of fun, fashion and life chucked in for good measure! For her sensational tiktoks and outfit videos, you can find Harriet on Instagram

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12:58

BUT WHY BITESIZE - SEX WITH DR KAREN GURNEY

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2023/02/27

In this bitesize episode of But Why, we're heading back to October 2021 when Clemmie chatted to clinical psychologist and certified psycho-sexologist and author Dr Karen Gurney - aka @thesexdoctor - all about sex. The pair discuss: Redefining what we mean by ‘sex’. Whether we judge our sex lives by unrealistic standards? How to define what ‘good sex’ is Research around oral sex and the sexual scripts that surround it. The orgasm gap. What stands in the way of great sex in long term

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60:34

SLEEP WITH THE SLEEP MUMS

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2023/02/22

Clemmie explores all things sleep with TV Presenter Cat Cubie and baby sleep expert AND Norland Qualified Nanny Sarah Carpenter. The pair are best known as the hosts of top ten parenting podcast The Sleep Mums and authors of Sleep Better Baby which disrupts the narrative around baby sleep whilst empowering parents with skills and confidence to get a good nights sleep. Clemmie, Cat and Sarah discuss how to get a good night's sleep, how to cope if your kids aren't sleeping and why 'awake routines' are

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11:12

BUT WHY BITESIZE - OPTIMISM WITH ED MILIBAND

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2023/02/20

In this bitesize episode from June 2022, Clemmie talks optimism with former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who is now Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change. Ed tells Clemmie how he coped when Labour lost the 2015 election, why optimism was key, and how and why he came to the decision to step down as leader. They also talk about Ed's book, GO BIG, which was out in paperback in March. GO BIG tackles some of the big questions around our future and the way our society and democracy works, as

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61:28

EBOLA WITH BENJAMIN BLACK

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2023/02/15

In this episode Clemmie explores the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Benjamin Black. Benjamin is a specialist advisor to international aid organisations - including Médecins Sans Frontières, specifically on sexual, reproductive and maternal healthcare for populations in times of crisis. Part of which he documents in his (jaw dropping) first book, Belly Woman: Birth, Blood & Ebola; The Untold Story A call to arms to consider ‘What happens to pregnant women

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12:10

BUT WHY BITESIZE - GAMING WITH ELLIE GIBSON

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2023/02/13

We're taking a trip down memory lane in the latest of the special bitesize episodes of But Why. We're going back to March 2021, when the pandemic and the lockdown was in full swing, and Clemmie talked to Ellie Gibson; Games journalist, part of Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit and one half of @scummymummies. Ellie patiently allows Clemmie to voice her concerns and stereotyped perceptions of the world of gaming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about gaming being an anti-social subculture, it turns out

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63:40

OVERWHELM WITH STEPH DOUGLAS

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2023/02/08

In this episode Clemmie tackles the topic of overwhelm with Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. As well as running her own business, Steph also writes about motherhood, business, relationships and juggling the rush hour of our life. She also has her own Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast and she's also the mother of three young kids. Clemmie and Steph explore what they mean by overwhelm, how to spot you might be overwhelmed, how to avoid it, and what to do about it. It's a biggie! If you

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11:16

BUT WHY BITEZISE - THERAPY WITH DR NICOLE LEPERA

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2023/02/06

We're heading back almost two years for the latest bitesize episode on But Why. In March 2021 Clemmie spoke to Dr Nicole LePera aka @the.holistic.psychologist about the role for self-healing work, how that fits alongside more conventional therapy and delves into why everyone could benefit from greater self-awareness - even those who feel they don’t need it. The pair discuss learning to feel your feelings rather than emotionally checking out, witnessing our relationship patterns, learning to set and

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62:33

LOVE AFTER LOSS WITH STEVE BLAND

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2023/02/01

We are back with another series of But Why, and this series kicks off with a deep and meaningful chat between Clemmie and Steve Bland, co-host of the award-winning BBC podcast You, Me and the Big C, about finding love after loss. After the death of his late wife in 2018, the BBC journalist Rachael Bland, Steve found love again with wife Amy and the couple are expecting twins in April 2023. In this chat, Steve talks about dealing with Rachael's death from breast cancer, coping with the aftermath,

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12:25

BUT WHY BITESIZE - ANXIETY WITH DR ELLEN VORA

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2023/01/25

In this extra bitesize episode Clemmie explores the challenges and causes of anxiety with psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr Ellen Vora, who specialises in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women's mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, autoimmunity and digestive issues. She also wrote The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response. Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root,

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11:22

BUT WHY BITESIZE - LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR

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2023/01/18

In the last of a short series of bonus, bitesize episodes, Clemmie talks to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness. Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has over a million downloads and her new book, 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mums', is out now! Find Anna on Instagram

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13:41

BUT WHY BITESIZE - BURNOUT WITH CAROLINE DOONER

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2023/01/11

We're heading back to May 2022 for our latest bitesize look at But Why's best bits. In this episode Clemmie explored burn out with writer, humourist, ex-professional actress & singer Caroline Dooner, who wrote the The F*ck It Diet, all about her relationship with food and dieting, and Tired as F*ck, all about her "exhaustion & two years of rest". Ten years ago Caroline started writing a blog called The Fuck It Diet as she tried to heal her relationship with food, and learn about the dark side of

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11:08

BUT WHY BITESIZE - SOBRIETY WITH MILLIE GOOCH

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2023/01/04

It's back to November 2021 for the third of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why. In this episode Clemmie looked at sobriety with author, journalist and founder of The Sober Girls Society, Millie Gooch. The pair discuss: Booze culture in the UK. Deciding to give up alcohol and the utter joy that it brings. Opting to use the word ‘sober’ and why Advice for anyone who is sober curious How not drinking alcohol relates to Millie's relationship break up. Follow

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12:47

BUT WHY BITESIZE - FAMILY WITH JULIA SAMUEL

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2022/12/29

We head back to May 2022 for the second of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why. In this episode Clemmie looked at family Clemmie looked at family and our relationships with our nearest and dearest with bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel. Julia's new book, Every Family Has A Story, analyses a range of common issues including separation, step-relationships, leaving home, trauma and loss, as well as how deeply we are influenced by our families, including the often

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10:13

BUT WHY BITESIZE - CODEPENDENCY WITH JO WESTWOOD

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2022/12/21

In the first of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why, Clemmie looks at CODEPENDENCY & PEOPLE PLEASING with Jo Westwood aka The Codependency Coach. Jo specialises in helping women to recover from codependency so they can feel content and secure alone, and have healthy fulfilling relationships in all areas of their lives. She's a recovering codependent herself, and the creator of the Wildly Worthy codependency recovery community, as well as The Anti People Pleasing

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53:10

LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR

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2022/12/07

In the last episode of the current series, Clemmie talks to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness. Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has over a million downloads and her new book, 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mums', is out now! Find Anna on Instagram @annamathur and check out

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58:13

MENOPAUSE WITH DAVINA MCCALL

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2022/11/30

This week Clemmie is looking at menopause with Davina McCall. Presenter, fitness guru, author and mother, proper household name, Davina McCall is one of the UK's most loved TV personalities. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Davina is firmly established as one of the nation's most successful TV broadcasters and presenter of so many iconic shows including Big Brother. In addition to her TV work, Davina has also built a hugely successful fitness empire, encompassing no less than 15 fitness

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