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Mental Health · Fearne Cotton

Happy Place

by Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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Dr Sophie Bostock: “I think about rest as protection” Sleep, stress and feeling safe

When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks lik

Oct 26
1 h 06 min

Happy Place Hotline: Ending friendships and embracing hibernation

The Happy Place Hotline is officially open… and we want to hear from YOU! This is a bonus dose of Happy Place, inspired by your stories. Whether you have a dilemma, or

Oct 22
20 min

Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo

How do you find joy in the darkest of times? Broadcaster, writer and DJ Gemma Cairney has some ideas. She joins Fearne in the Happy Place studio to talk about sisterhood,

Oct 19
55 min

Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”

TikToker Chris Olsen shot to stardom during the pandemic. But while all eyes were on his viral videos, he was struggling to forgive himself for the challenges of his past

Oct 15
1 h 05 min

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: “If things don’t scare you, what’s the point?” Facing fear head-on

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson spent 11 years on our screens as Mitchell Pritchett in the hit series, Modern Family. But when the opportunity presented itself to be alone on

Oct 12
52 min

“I know I’m safe but my body doesn’t!” Megan McKenna is coping with PTSD and sleep paralysis

Entertainment personality Megan McKenna was once advertised in a straitjacket. She was nicknamed Mental Megan, branded mouthy, and edited down to her worst moments on cam

Oct 8
51 min

Stephen Graham and Orly Klein: "Consent, compassion, condom!" The advice teenage boys need

What part do male role models need to play in young boys’ lives? How do we raise young men with empathy and love? What should masculinity even mean? Adolescence’s Stephen

Oct 5
1 h 01 min

Book Club Meets: Murder mysteries and naming emotions, with Susie Dent

When mysterious symbols appear as graffiti around Oxford, lexicographer Martha Thornhill recognises them from an alphabet created by a deceased writer whose papers she on

Oct 1
39 min

Miquita Oliver: "I thought I hated you Fearne, I was actually scared!" Debunking female rivalry

Back in the noughties, Miquita Oliver thought Fearne Cotton was an irritatingly gorgeous, successful presenter – everything she wasn’t. Fearne was jealous Miquita was par

Sep 28
58 min

Am I too old to run?! Fearne on why movement is vital for mental health

There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s not realistic guys. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week

Sep 24
10 min

Tom Read Wilson: “My quirks are my superpower!” Be ok with people not liking you

We’ve all got quirks. Tom Read Wilson realised early on that no one else was going to celebrate his differences if he didn’t own them himself. In this chat with Fearne, l

Sep 21
57 min

Fearne: “There are good eggs out there!” How to ignore the tw*ts and stay positive

What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s really not floating your boat? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Ha

Sep 17
10 min

Caitlin Moran: "I’m two years anxiety-free!” How I finally calmed my nervous system

Writer Caitlin Moran's anxiety started when she was 13, when she accidentally let a family secret slip. That anxiety kept her wired for the next 30 years. In this chat w

Sep 14
1 h 15 min

Fearne: Why your 40s are ace and how to cope with imposter syndrome

There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s just not realistic. So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week

Sep 10
11 min

What if the universe is trying to tell you something? How to trust your intuition

Do you ever feel like the universe is trying to tell you something? Call it spirituality, intuition, or science... we’ve all had moments that feel like a bit of a sign –

Sep 7
48 min

Monty Don: Get out of your bubble! Immerse yourself in a new culture on holiday

What does a truly restful holiday look like to you? Do you want novelty or routine? Horticulturalist Monty Don relaxes most when he knows the drill: same Greek island, sa

Sep 3
44 min

“I did things I’d never do sober” Consent concerns and social anxiety, with Millie Gooch

How do you feel the morning after drinking the night before? For Millie Gooch the hangxiety was huge, so she stopped drinking and founded Sober Girl Society. In this cha

Aug 31
1 h 00 min

Book Club Meets: Holiday romance and friendship in your 40s, with Chloe Ashby

For 20 years Maggie and Will have spent idyllic summers in the south of France with their friends Lydia and Roland. This year though, tension is brewing and loyalties are

Aug 27
35 min

Joe Lycett: "Nerves and excitement are the same!" How to reframe anxiety

Do you find yourself cringing at your younger self? Did you lose yourself in the early part of parenthood? Do you wonder if who you’re being is who you really are? It’s c

Aug 24
55 min

“Wear the OTT dress!” Fearne’s got wardrobe and dating advice

What’s been going on for you this week? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s here with more chat about what’s putting her, Team Happy Pl

Aug 20
13 min

Chart trend

Position in the Mental Health chart (US), last 90 days.

#18
all-time peak
109
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Happy Place ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 27, 2026).

#111 ▲ 17 Health & Fitness US
#42 ▲ 6 Mental Health US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of amazing podcasts out there - but this one is my favorite. Everything from the song intro, to Fearne’s thoughtful questions and how she creates this authentic dialogue with her guests is top notch - you can tell that Fearne really is quite good at her job. I appreciate how her and her guests are so candid, raw and honest with their experiences and normalize the ups and downs of life. Happy Place is creating space to allow us all to explore our own paths, open up to vulnerability and love whilst acknowledging that grace is absolutely required during the tough and turbulent times. I look forward to waking up every Monday (US - West Coast) and knowing that I have a new episode yo start my week off. Thank you Fearne and team, this podcast is part of my self care - it keeps me feeling my feelings and remembering to be gentle with others feelings too.

Danielle.Morgan · Apr 2023

I look forward to Happy Place every week and can honestly say I have listened to most of the episodes over the years. I loved the recent episode with Spencer Matthews in which he talked about his film, Finding Michael. Thank you Fearne for the gentle and wholesome work you do.

Cbart12321 · Mar 2023

While some deeper subjects are discussed, it’s always done in such an enlightening way. I always come away from an episode feeling like I learned something that will benefit me in life. So many beautiful conversations!

HaiImAPerson · Feb 2023

Great choice of guests. Very enlightening conversations, this is truly a "Happy Place" for podcast listeners.

Health_ Coach · Jun 2022

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