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Great Company with Jamie Laing

Jampot Productions

I’m Jamie Laing and this is Great Company – a weekly podcast full of inspiring conversations about resilience, joy and self-improvement. Each week I sit down with fascinating guests from entertainment, business and psychology to share the stories that help us learn, grow and feel more connected.New episodes every Wednesday.A JamPot Productions Original Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:08

PROF. SARAH BERRY: MENOPAUSE CAUSES 10% OF WOMEN TO...

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2024/10/15

From increased risks of chronic diseases to sleepless nights and even leaving workplace, menopause can have a profound impact on women's lives —but what exactly is it? I’ll admit, I was embarrassed by how little I knew, despite knowing the word. That’s why I’m delighted to have leading expert and Chief Scientist at ZOE, Professor Sarah Berry, joining me for this special expert episode.Professor Berry breaks down the truth about HRT, debunking common myths and shedding light on the surprising

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56:26

RACHEL STEVENS: WHY I STRUGGLE TO OPEN UP

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2024/10/08

Imagine being scouted to be in one of the biggest bands of the 00s, going on to tour the globe and have thousands of fans worldwide, and then one day it all just stops. S Club 7 was a band I grew up with and until now, I’d ‘Never Had A Dream Come True…’Rachel Stevens has topped the charts in both a band and as a solo performer, but the imposter syndrome she was battling never faded. Speaking candidly about her experience in the industry and being constantly reduced to just her looks, she opens up

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1:01:38

SIMON GUNNING: SUICIDE IS THE BIGGEST KILLER OF...

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2024/10/01

‘How are you?’ - a question we don't ask enough, but one Simon Gunning wants us to ask more often. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, I’m joined by Simon, CEO of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a charity dedicated to suicide prevention, raising awareness, and offering practical support. As an ambassador for CALM and someone who has had struggles with anxiety myself, this conversation means a lot to me, and one that is important to share.TW - this conversation contains discussion of suicide

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1:05:45

JACK WHITEHALL: THE TIME I PUSHED MY FATHER TOO FAR

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2024/09/24

Posh, tall and hilarious - believe it or not, I’m not describing myself - this week I have the wonderful Jack Whitehall joining me on the show. Jack and I have known each other for years, but in that time, his rise has been astronomical: from a gigging standup to the big screen, Jack is one of the most successful British comics of our day.Getting a friend on the show is always an interesting experience as I get to discover things I never knew - for instance Jack’s failed career in textiles, the

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1:03:58

ALAIN DE BOTTON: WE LOOK FOR FAMILIARITY NOT...

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2024/09/17

Alain de Botton views the world in a way that is profound yet easy to understand; a modern-day philosopher and essayist, he set up the School of Life, which explores self-understanding and aims to educate people on the aspects of life we don’t get taught at school - like relationships, careers, anxiety, ageing and so much more. I had the honour of sitting down with Alain to chat, and am so pleased it was recorded as I’ll be listening back to this episode aplenty.What is love? How do we navigate

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57:46

RAG'N'BONE MAN: THE ONLY OTHER JOB I'VE LOVED WAS...

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2024/09/10

The fastest-selling male album debut of the 2010s, winning two BRITs and touring with Shania Twain, you might expect Rag’n’Bone Man to be arrogant but Rory Graham is shy and self deprecating, seemingly unaware of his star - and therefore immediately likeable.Before the astronomical success of “Human”, Rory spent years in the underground music scene, alongside being a carer - the best job he’s had besides being a popstar. Rory and I chat about school bullies, and he opens up about losing his mum and

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59:35

ROBIN SHARMA: 90% OF YOUR HAPPINESS COMES FROM THE...

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2024/09/03

I'm not a big reader, but last year, I read a book called The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and was so moved by it, I DM’d the author, never expecting a reply… Robin Sharma is an internationally renowned author and motivational speaker, who responds to DMs with kindness and time. This is the conversation that followed that DM…Finding your joy, embracing suffering and how constant optimism can come at a cost, Robin challenges conventional notions of success: having coached billionaires, he shares how his

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1:16:09

NICOLE VIGNOLA: ADHD AND ITS HIDDEN LINK TO DEPRESSION

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2024/08/27

What is ADHD? Are you born with it? How can it affect your life and the people around you? Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and ADHD expert joins Jamie for an expert special episode of Great Company to talk all things ADHD.Branded as a naughty child, with difficulty regulating emotions and concentrating, Jamie was diagnosed with ADHD while at school, and later in life struggled with chasing thrills which left him feeling empty. With Nicole, Jamie asks all the questions he’s ever wanted answered about

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1:10:01

ROB RINDER: I DIDN'T FIT IN WITH MY FAMILY

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2024/08/20

Growing up in a space you don’t fit in; feeling like a fish out of water around your own family, Rob Rinder’s polished accent and loquacious tone might not point to his working class roots. Often mistaken for brothers, Rob’s background is starkly different from Jamie’s…Opening up, Rob discusses his attitude to privilege and the undeniable love he felt from parents who perhaps didn’t fully understand him.Concerned his sexuality might disappoint his single mother and Tottenham Hotspur obsessed father,

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1:10:01

WILL YOUNG: I DON'T NEED PITY FOR BEING SINGLE

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2024/08/13

From the heights of winning the original Pop Idol, to the depths of an anxiety disorder during his time on Strictly Come Dancing, Will Young is a stalwart of pop culture, selling over 10 million albums globally, winning two BRITs and an Olivier nomination.Having grown up watching him at weekends whilst at boarding school, Jamie chats to, Will, his Saturday night saviour about his experience at boarding school and the abuse he endured. The pair also discuss the impact of Will’s coming out as gay in

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1:03:47

EMILY CAMPBELL: WHAT I HAVE SACRIFICED TO GET TO THE...

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2024/08/06

How much does it cost to become an Olympic athlete? Equipment, kit, gym, a coach, competitions, travel and time to train. When funding is cut for a sport, it makes an already tough mountain all the more impossible to climb. Emily Campbell is one such athlete who had to self-fund her Olympic career and has gone on to become theonlyfemale Olympic medalist in British weightlifting history, winning Silver in Tokyo. Ahead of the Paris Games, she came into the studio for a candid chat with Jamie.Growing

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1:04:57

TRINNY WOODALL: I'LL BE MORE SUCCESSFUL IF THEY THINK...

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2024/07/30

Loneliness, grief and addiction juxtaposed by an incredible fearlessness and strength, beauty founder, Trinny Woodall became a household name in the 00s on our television screens, but now you’ll find her products from Trinny London all over the internet.From TV star to CEO, Trinny and Jamie have plenty to talk about, from building a brand to enormous television success, Trinny’s path has not been straightforward; starting on the trading floor, she hit rock bottom at 26 with an addiction to drugs

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1:11:01

ALI ABDAAL: HOW TO START LOVING YOUR JOB

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2024/07/23

Can being more productive lead to a more fulfilling life? World-leading expert and entrepreneur, Ali Abdaal sits down with Jamie to talk about the pressure of finding purpose in life and the importance of finding the fun.Ali Abdaal has garnered over 5 million subscribers with his insightful productivity tips and study hacks, amassing more than 380 million views. Before his online success, Ali was on a different path, training and working as a junior doctor. But in 2019 he came to crossroads, he had

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1:05:59

ADAM LAMBERT: MY MOTHER OUTED ME

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2024/07/16

From singing Bohemian Rhapsody on American Idol to singing it with Brian May for the Queen at the Platinum Jubilee, Adam Lambert’s voice has taken him to astronomical heights, winning 14 awards internationally.Growing up in California, with no queer role models, he found his voice through theatre and performing. Unbeknownst to him, his mother sought advice from a local community group for parents of queer children, something she didn’t reveal to him until years laterWorking relentlessly in theatre

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1:05:08

HARRY HILL: WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE SILLY

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2024/07/09

Big white collar, black specs, and a bald head. Harry Hill is a cherished part of television culture from TV Burp to You’ve Been Framed, for many, he was a big part of childhood.Having quickly discovered that he was not cut out to be a doctor, Harry pursued a career in comedy, becoming the first ever winner of the Edinburgh New Comer (formerly Perrier) award. Together with Jamie, Harry ponders his iconic look, why he’ll never be caught swearing publicly and pitches Jamie a pretty dodgy television

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1:06:20

MEGGAN ROXANNE: THE PERSON BEHIND STEVEN BARTLETT &...

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2024/07/02

Posting online every single hour, of every single day, for years. That’s how founder of The Good Quote, Meggan Roxanne, grew her staggering 24.3million followers online. Propelling the careers of Jay Shetty, Steven Bartlett and more, Meggan launched The Good Quote (previously Kush and Wizdom) during a deep depression.Years later, after battles with depression, Meggan received life changing news when her mother was given a terminal diagnosis, something that made her stop everything to care for her. A

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RYLAN CLARK: BLOWING UP MY PERFECT LIFE

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2024/06/25

An obsession with fame, a breakdown that left him unable to make a cup of tea, and THAT scene on X Factor with Nicole Scherzinger, Rylan Clark joins Jamie for this week’s episode.Rylan hit our screens in 2012 on TV talent show, X Factor and quickly became one of the most talked about contestants. Fast forward 12 years and he’s gone from TV joke to national treasure. But all the success came at a cost, when Rylan suffered a breakdown in 2021 and had to step away from the limelight.Opening up about

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1:07:01

MADELINE ARGY: THE REAL REASON I STARTED TIKTOK

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2024/06/18

Panic attacks, the value of true friendship and having a crush, Madeline Argy sits down with Jamie for a rare interview away from her own camera.Madeline's candour and skill in honest and hilarious storytelling has built her a Tiktok empire of over 5 million followers. Together with Jamie, who's also known to overshare, this interview is unfiltered and dives straight into Madeline's wild distraction techniques as an anxious child, why friendships are more important than partners and the real reason

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1:04:25

CASPAR LEE: WHY I'M PROUD TO HAVE TOURETTE'S

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2024/06/11

Living with Tourette's, overcoming anxiety, and realising Jamie doesn't resemble Judge Rinder quite as much as he thought. We welcome a guest whose success has inspired millions, including Jamie - one of the original YouTuber's, Caspar Lee.Having started his channel as a teenager his subscriber count quickly skyrocketed to seven million, Jamie now has the chance to sit down with Caspar; to chat about life after YouTube. Despite his massive following, Caspar battled anxiety, to the point where he

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1:08:04

LOUISE THOMPSON: THIS WAS THE BEST AND WORST DAY OF...

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2024/06/04

TW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of birth loss, trauma and PTSDLife-threatening haemorrhages, almost dying on the operating table, and suffering with post natal depression, Jamie sits down with his old friend, Louise Thompson to simply ask, How are you?Since growing up together on Made in Chelsea, Louise’s life drastically changed in November 2021, when she gave birth to her son, Leo, in a complicated emergency C-section [09.20] - a day she called the ‘best and worst day of my life’

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