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The Life of Bryony

Ever feel like everyone else has it together, while you’re clinging on for dear life? You’re not alone and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Each week, Bryony and her guests explore the hidden struggles so many of us face but rarely say out loud. If you’ve ever thought is it just me? Welcome. You’re in the right place. From anxiety to addiction, break-ups to bereavement, this is your go-to space for honest conversations about the messier bits of life, with no shame and no filters.Got a question or

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Life of YOU: Can’t Stop Checking Their Instagram? Dr...

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2025/03/28

The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.This week, I’m joined once again by psychologist, best-selling author and social media favourite Dr Julie Smith. Her new book Open When is the kind of emergency toolkit we all need for those moments when life feels like a lot—and today, she’s here to help with some of yours. Together, we unpack your questions about moving on from break-ups, managing social media triggers, and dealing with

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Is Anyone Else Terrified All the Time? Dr Julie Smith...

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2025/03/24

This week, I’m joined by Dr Julie Smith – clinical psychologist, best-selling author and one of the most trusted mental health voices online. With over 9 million followers across social media, Dr Julie has made it her mission to share no-nonsense advice for the moments when life gets overwhelming. We talk about how fear shows up in our lives – from catastrophic thinking and compulsive behaviours, to why you wake up feeling like everything is too much. Julie opens up about receiving a breast cancer

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48. The Life of YOU: “I’m Terrified to Look at My...

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2025/03/21

Welcome to The Life of YOU!The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share expert advice on navigating life’s trickier moments. This week, I’m joined by Clare Seal—finance writer, speaker, and founder of The Financial Wellbeing Forum. Clare rose to prominence with her Instagram account @myfrugalyear, where she openly shared her journey of getting out of £27,000 of debt. Since then, she’s become a leading voice in financial wellness, breaking down the emotional and psychological barriers

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47. Money & Mental Health: Shame, Spending, and...

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2025/03/17

Money—it’s something we all have to deal with, yet so many of us feel ashamed, overwhelmed, or anxious about it. Whether it’s debt, emotional spending, or the way we tie our self-worth to financial success, these struggles can have a profound effect on our mental health.This week, I’m joined by Clare Seal, finance writer, speaker, and author, who became a leading voice in financial well-being after launching her Instagram account My Frugal Year, where she shared her journey out of £27,000 worth of

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46. The Life of YOU: Kate Silverton on Tantrums, Big...

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2025/03/14

Welcome to The Life of YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments. This week, I’m joined by Kate Silverton—broadcaster, child therapist, and bestselling author of There’s No Such Thing As ‘Naughty’. Drawing from years of research and real-life parenting experience, Kate helps us understand children’s emotions, why tantrums aren’t ‘bad behaviour’, and how we can build stronger connections with our kids. Together, we answer your

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45. Kate Silverton: The Secret to Raising Happy,...

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2025/03/10

MY GUEST THIS WEEK: KATE SILVERTONThis week, I’m joined by Kate Silverton—journalist, broadcaster, and child therapist—who left the BBC newsroom to pursue her passion for children’s mental health. Now a qualified child counsellor, Kate is on a mission to help parents better understand their children’s emotional worlds. We talk about why there’s no such thing as a “naughty” child, how emotional regulation is the greatest gift we can give our kids, and why the perfect parent doesn’t exist (and

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44. The Life of YOU: Why Upsetting People Can Be a...

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2025/03/07

Welcome to The Life of YOU!The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments. This week, I’m joined once again by Owen O’Kane—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and anxiety expert. His book Addicted to Anxiety reveals why so many of us get stuck in worry loops—and more importantly, how to break free. Together, we answer your questions about overthinking, people-pleasing, and how to stop anxiety from taking over your life. Today: 💬 Lucy

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43. Could You Be Addicted to Anxiety? Psychotherapist...

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2025/03/03

Welcome to The Life of BryonyWhere we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments. MY GUEST THIS WEEK: OWEN O’KANE This week, I’m joined by Owen O’Kane—psychotherapist, bestselling author, and former NHS clinical lead for mental health. His new book, Addicted to Anxiety, challenges everything we think we know about anxiety, arguing that it’s not just a feeling we experience, but a habit we’ve learned—and can unlearn. We talk about how anxiety isn’t just a mental state but a pattern

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42. The Life of YOU: OCD & Overthinking – How to...

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2025/02/28

Welcome to The Life of YOU!The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments. This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Tuppence Middleton—actress and author of Scorpions, her powerful memoir about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Together, we answer your questions about OCD, intrusive thoughts, and how to navigate relationships while living with anxiety. Today: 💬 Katie worries that her OCD is exhausting for her supportive partner—how

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41. Tuppence Middleton: The Dark Truth About OCD &...

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2025/02/24

Welcome to The Life of Bryony Where we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments. MY GUEST THIS WEEK: TUPPENCE MIDDLETON This week, I’m joined by Tuppence Middleton—actor and author of Scorpions. In her book, Tuppence explores her lifelong experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and emetophobia (a debilitating fear of vomiting). We discuss how OCD isn’t just about cleanliness or order—it’s about fear, control, and mental gymnastics that can take over your life. Tuppence

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40. The Life of YOU: Why You Cancel Plans Last Minute...

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2025/02/14

Welcome to The Life of YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr Alexandra Shaker, psychologist, researcher, and author of The Narrowing, for an insightful Q&A on anxiety, mental health, and breaking the cycle of overthinking. Today: 💬 Simon struggles with anxiety making him socially withdrawn—cancelling plans, avoiding messages, and feeling guilty. 💔 Niamh can’t stop seeking reassurance in

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39. Why You’re Not a Mad Woman – and Why Everything...

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2025/02/10

Welcome to The Life of Bryony Where we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments. MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DR ALEXANDRA SHAKER This week, I’m joined by Dr Alexandra Shaker—psychologist, researcher, and author of The Narrowing. Alexandra’s work rethinks our understanding of anxiety, not as a weakness, but as a strength—something we can learn from rather than fight against. We discuss how anxiety manifests in the body, why quick fixes don’t work, and how we can reframe our relationship with

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38. The Life of YOU: Is Monogamy for Everyone?

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2025/02/07

Welcome to The Life of YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Ruby Rare, sex educator and author of The Non-Monogamy Playbook, for a candid Q&A session on love, relationships, and exploring non-monogamy with confidence. Today: 💬 Jealous Jo wonders how people in open relationships find the time for it all. 💔 Ben fears his monogamous relationship is at risk as his partner considers opening things

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37. Could Opening Your Relationship Make It Stronger?...

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2025/02/03

Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments.MY GUEST THIS WEEK: RUBY RARE This week, I’m joined by Ruby Rare—sex educator, speaker, and author of The Non-Monogamy Playbook. Ruby is on a mission to help people explore and embrace their sexuality without shame, offering a refreshingly open and non-judgmental perspective on relationships, intimacy, and pleasure. LET’S STAY IN TOUCH 🗣️ Got something to share? Text or send a voice note on

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36. The Life of YOU: TikTok, Teens, and Mental Health

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2025/01/31

Welcome to The Life of YOU, the bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments. In this bonus episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Christie Watson and Rowan Egberongbe, co-authors of No Filters, for a candid Q&A session. Today: Sarah’s struggle with her 14-year-old son’s TikTok obsession and Fiona’s son is paralysed by climate anxiety WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU 🗣️ Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just

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35. The Youth Mental Health Crisis: What Every Parent...

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2025/01/27

Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments.MY GUESTS THIS WEEK: CHRISTIE WATSON AND ROWAN EGBERONGBE This week, I’m joined by Christie Watson—former NHS nurse, bestselling author, and professor—and her daughter, Rowan Egberongbe. Together, they’ve co-written No Filters, a deeply personal and poignant exploration of Rowan’s mental health crisis during her teenage years. Their story is one of unconditional love, resilience, and finding

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34. The Life of YOU: How to Break the Anxiety-Alcohol...

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2025/01/24

Welcome to The Life of YOU, the bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments. In this special episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Millie Mackintosh for an honest Q&A session.Today: • Adam’s struggle with anxiety and alcohol as a social crutch: how to break the cycle and find confidence. • Amara’s challenges with comparison and imperfect parenting: how to embrace your own rhythm and let go of guilt. • Advice for a listener worried about

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33. Bad Drunk: Millie Mackintosh on Sobriety,...

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2025/01/20

Welcome to The Life of Bryony, where we explore life’s messy, beautiful, and challenging moments.MY GUEST THIS WEEK: MILLIE MACKINTOSH This week, I’m joined by Millie Mackintosh—author, former Made in Chelsea star, and advocate for sobriety. Millie opens up about her journey to living alcohol-free and the immense joy and clarity she’s found on the other side of addiction. Her book 'Bad Drunk: How I Found My Freedom from Alcohol and You Can Too' is out now. In this episode: • The pressures of

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32: The Life of YOU: Redefine Success with Dr Rangan...

The Life of Bryony ·

2025/01/17

Welcome to The Life of YOU, where we tackle life’s toughest moments.In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee, physician, author, and advocate for lasting change. Together, we explore how small, intentional steps can help you make meaningful life changes, redefine success, and embrace rest as an essential part of living well. Today: • How can embracing failure help you thrive? • Why is rest not just for your body but also for your mind and heart? • How do you redefine

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31: ‘Stop Fixing Symptoms—Start Understanding...

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2025/01/13

Welcome to The Life of Bryony. Where we explore life’s messier moments.MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE This week, I’m joined by the incredible Dr Rangan Chatterjee— bestselling author and host of the Feel Better, Live More podcast. Dr Chatterjee shares his wisdom on how to create meaningful and lasting change without falling into the trap of quick fixes or guilt-driven resolutions. His new book, Make Change That Lasts, is packed with practical tools for breaking free from unhelpful

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