Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin
Gaby Roslin hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to spreading joy. Each episode features a celebrity guest in the studio, discussing what makes them smile, chuckle, and belly laugh. They explore the sources of happiness in their lives, with bonus Show & Tell episodes where guests share a beloved object and its meaning. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and follow the show.
Episodes
Alexandra Burke
Singer and actress Alexandra Burke joins Gaby to chat about her music, appearing in the West End, X Factor - and Chaka Khan! She tells Gaby all about what brings her joy and the full-circle moment she is currently having in her career. Alexandra gets a little emotional when talking about her mum, and her children, and how blessed she has been in her life and career - but they are tears of joy, not
Didi Conn (Frenchy from 'Grease')
Gaby welcomes legendary actor Didi Conn to the podcast to chat about her iconic role of Frenchy in the film of 'Grease'. Didi shares her joy of making that film, her favourite song and moment from it - and talks about how the cast remained friends ever since filming it. They also chat about the joys of family and singing (oh yes, there's some singing!) We hope you enjoy listening to this trip dow
Katie Piper
Gaby welcomes model, writer, and activist Katie Piper to the pod! 'One of the most important voices today' says Gaby - who believes we should all listen to Katie and her wisdom...and has been, for 18 years (which is the first time they met!)Pain transformed Katie's life (negatively for a long time after a horrendous acid attack) but has also given her purpose and direction and a joyful attitude to
Matt Haig
Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy! They chat about his new book - 'The Midnight Train' - as well as being a mental health advocate, the curse of social media, bookshops, nature and much more! Remember you can watch all our episodes via our YouTube channel! Follow the link to like and subscribe - so you never miss an episode!
Sydnie Christmas
Singer, actress and Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas joins Gaby for a strawberry daiquiri and natter about all things joy. They discuss her new music, filming a video in Ibiza, BGT, her favourite musicals (and her dream role) and why a tube of lip balm has become her lucky charm. We also learn about the item that brings her the most joy in our Show n Tell section! Remember you can watc
Danny O'Donoghue (from The Script)
The Script frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. Danny has been very open about some of the tough times he's gone through - and now, he's happily married, and beaming about it! They talk about fame, love, the struggle of the music industry and balancing home life with tour life, and the brand new album (which is coming out in August). He talks about what it means
Russell T Davies
Screenwriter and TV Producer - Russell T Davies - joins Gaby for a natter about his new series 'Tip Toe' - and his brilliant writing career (which includes 'It's A Sin', 'Dr Who' and 'Years & Years') He talks about predicting the future in his shows (there's no crystal ball apparently), writing 'on the nose', channelling anger into his work - and - bringing out the joy in his industry. Russell
Matt Cardle
Gaby welcomes singer/songwriter/actor Matt Cardle to the pod, to chat about all thing joy. Matt is currently in the musical 'Kinky Boots' in the West End - and loving it! He's also just about to release his new album...so he's a busy busy boy! They talk about his music, 'being famous', social media (both the highs and the lows), being too honest (is there such a thing!?) and working with your mat
Lucy Beaumont
Comedian Lucy Beaumont is a bundle of joy and brings her infectious laughter (and accent) to the podcast! She tells Gaby about bringing joy to people via the power of comedy - and how she feels more relaxed on stage, than in her real life. There's the story of the crow who tried to pick her up by her beehive haircut - and the gang of youths who stuck a Wagon Wheel to her forehead on the London Und
JJ Chalmers
JJ Chalmers (former Royal Marines Commando and Invictus Games Medalist) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy! They chat about JJ's incredible career and life - and the amazing things he has achieved. Both Gaby and JJ share a love of TV - and presenting in particular - so enjoy a good ole natter about that, and of course The Invictus Games. JJ also reveals his Show n Tell item (an object th
The Lady Mayor of London
The Lady Mayor of London - Dame Susan Langley - joins Gaby for a natter about joy!They talk about female role models, following your dreams and empowering young women. Sue loves the city of London; the vibrancy, the multiculturalism, the amazing people who live there - and she celebrates this every day. She wants to make sure everyone feels welcome in the city - and want to visit - and she is keen
Ben Miller
Actor and author Ben Miller joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! They chat about his first adult fiction novel - 'A Very Dangerous Pursuit' - and his love of cosy crime. Gaby also talks about his brilliant career - including 'Death In Paradise' and his collaboration with Alexander Armstrong.
Dr Alex George
Gaby welcomes Dr Alex George to the podcast to chat about all things joy. Alex opens up about his recent OCD diagnosis - and what that means for him (no, it doesn't just mean putting things in order) and gives some advice for those who may be having a similar experience.They chat about 'mental fitness' and why we should be teaching kids how to deal with emotions and manage them - which Alex belie
Natalie Imbruglia
Gaby Roslin chats to actor and singer Natalie Imbruglia about all things joy. They chat about Natalie's new album and the fun and joy she had making it - even though the themes of the songs are quite serious - it's an album for dancing to. Natalie's songwriting sessions are quite unique...and she takes us into that world, sharing why it's so important to be open to everyone in the room to get the
Adele Roberts
Adele Roberts joins Gaby for a celebration of life and laughter and all things joy. From Big Brother to Radio 1, to the Guinness Book Of World Records - Adele is an inspiration and a joy spreader - whose attitude and love of life is infectious. Gaby chats to Adele about early fame, coming out on TV, her love of music and radio - and whether she might ever go back to presenting? They also discuss
John Gregory Smith
Chef and content creator, John Gregory Smith, joins Gaby Roslin for a natter about food and feasting and all things joy! John talks about his brilliant career, his love of food, the amazing places across the world where he has cooked and why he loves sharing recipes and tips. He also natters about new book - The Greatest Traybake Book Ever - which is full of really easy and delicious recipes.
Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti joins Gaby for a chat about his music and how it brings him so much joy. Gaby has known Jack for many years - and followed his career from when he was just starting out, to headlining the Royal Albert Hall. Jack is now about to embark on a huge tour - something he loves doing, and which proves that success takes time. As well as treating us to a little bit of Italian, Jack also play
Appleton
Natalie and Nicole Appleton join Gaby for a trip down memory lane, celebrating all the things they are thankful for in life - and sharing what brings them joy. They chat about their love of singing and musicals, their new music and the simple joy of walking their dogs and being in nature. Gaby reminisces about All Saints' trousers (and how many pairs she bought to be just like them) and asks wheth
Dave Stewart
Legendary musician, producer and songwriter, Dave Stewart, joins Gaby to share in the joy of music and art and using your imagination. They talk about his time in Eurythmics, how he and Annie came up with the melody for 'Sweet Dreams', playing to 3 people on New Year's Eve and why he wants young musicians to forget about algorithms and DSPs and just go out and play live. Dave also tells Gaby about
Jordan Adams (The FTD Brothers)
Gaby is joined by Jordan Adams - one of the FTD Brothers - who tells us all about his journey with dementia and the importance of finding the joy in things every day. Jordan and his brother are on a mission to cure dementia before it takes their own lives. They have raised an amazing amount of money so far - and continue to do so, through running! You can find out more about what they're doing on
Sophie Willan
Comedian, Actor, Writer and all-round joy spreader Sophie Willan joins Gaby for a natter about 'Small Prophets', 'Alma', the brilliance of dogs, her new baby and how putting some of her own life into her work has helped her through some tough times. Will Small Prophets return for another series? Will there be an Alma Christmas special? Could Sophie be on the next series of Strictly? All these ques
A 'Cold Feet' cast reunion
Are the rumours true? Is Cold Feet coming back? Gaby brought Jimmy Nesbitt, Fay Ripley, John Thomson and Cel Spellman together to find out... They sat down at The Frog restaurant in Covent Garden, London, ahead of a charity lunch (for Children With Cancer) to discuss the show, their friendship and whether there could be....possibly...another series on the horizon!
Nancy Birtwhistle
The queen of green, Nancy Birtwhistle, joins Gaby for a natter about baking, cleaning, dogs - and much more! Nancy's new book is full of great tips to help you go green at home, to make your own cleaning products, get rid of moths - and many other very simple and helpful things. They chat about Bake Off and Crufts and so many other things! We hope you'll come away feeling inspired - but mostly -
Gordon Ramsay
Chef, TV star, entrepreneur and all-round sweary guy Gordon Ramsay joins Gaby for a natter about the things that bring him joy. He talks about how emotional he got at his daughter Holly's wedding to Adam Peaty, and being wracked with nerves about the speech. He and Gaby also reminisce on the time he cooked her and Terry Wogan lunch - and how and why he still has as much passion for cooking as he d
DJ AG
If you've not heard of DJ AG, or seen his street DJing with the likes of Will Smith and Alesha Dixon, you need to get acquainted. DJ AG is the ultimate joy spreader, bringing music and dance to people of all ages with his infectious enthusiasm for life. From shutting down Kings Cross, to visiting care homes - AG tells Gaby all about his journey as a joy spreading influencer. They also surprise hi
Mika
Singer/Songwriter Mika joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. He tells the story of watching Wicked with the composer Stephen Schwartz and singing with Ariana Grande. After seven years, he's back with new music, and wants to spread joy through his live shows. They talk about Mika's childhood, and how his mother 'collected' people - bringing lots of amazing characters into their home to live
Passenger
Passenger (aka Mike Rosenberg) joins Gaby for a chat about 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry' - a new musical which he has composed. They chat about the magic of songwriting, how busking taught Mike his craft, and why being an independent artist is so freeing. He also treats us to a live performance of one of the songs from his new musical!
Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones joins Gaby Roslin for a chat about bringing people joy through her characters and writing - and - the things that make her smile. Ruth is known for co-creating Gavin & Stacey, and playing the iconic character of Nessa, as well as Fat Friends, Stella and several novels along the way too. She chats to Gaby about how much her stories and characters have meant to her, and others, and ho
Donna Ashworth
Poet Donna Ashworth spreads joy through her words - and - wherever she goes. On the latest episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby chats to Donna about her poetry, believing in herself, moving to Scotland with no job, our human frequencies and much more... She also talks about making social media a nice place - and - shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy every single day. Hosted on Acast.
Peter Mutabazi
Gaby welcomes entrepreneur, foster dad and all-round inspiring human, Peter Mutabazi, to the podcast. Peter's story is UNBELIEVABLE - and yet, it's all true. He tells Gaby about how he was treated by his own father when he was young, how he chose to live in sewers, and how the kindness of a stranger changed his life. Peter has now fostered 47 kids - and adopted 4. He's a single dad who has worked
Dougray Scott
Dougray Scott joins Gaby for a chat about his brilliant career, AI, Summerwater and much more. They discuss his love of books and storytelling, his latest acting roles and how much happier he is since he gave up drinking. Dougray has been asked questions in interviews recently that were directly from Chat GPT - and he could spot them a mile away, just like he could spot AI music when it was played
Sunna Van Kampen (aka Tonic Health)
Gaby welcomes @tonichealth to the podcast to chat about what we should be putting in our bodies - and more importantly what we SHOULDN'T.Sunna started posting videos in supermarket aisles a few years ago and has built up an incredible following (and been thrown out of many supermarkets since) He believes in calling out companies who are selling cheap, unhealthy products - and talks to Gaby about h
Dr Kerry Burnight
Gaby welcomes Gerontologist, Kerry Burnight, to the podcast. Dr Kerry shares her passion about healthy aging, stories of patients who want to make being older better, and advice from her new book 'Joyspan: The Art And Science Of Thriving In Life's Second Half' They discuss the importance of 'the simple things' (music, nature, companionship), weight lifting - and - why people should talk more about
Elizabeth Day
Author and podcaster, Elizabeth Day, joins Gaby for a joyful natter. They discuss her new book, her writing tips, infertility, dating apps and much more! Above all, they chat about what brings joy to Elizabeth - and also how she spreads joy herself to many others. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Sampson
Actor and writer Ryan Sampson joins Gaby for a natter about Brasic, Mr Big Stuff, Plebs - and all things joy! Ryan talks about how he managed to get Danny Dyer in his show, working with Celia Imrie and how much swearing is too much swearing on TV! They chat about iconic TV series, characters, writing new shows and why we need more comedy on our screens, now more than ever! Hosted on Acast. See ac
Sophie Khan Levy
Gaby sits down with Eastenders star, Sophie Khan Levy, for a chat about all things joy! They chat about Gaby's favourite show (has she mentioned that she's never missed an episode!) and about what makes Sophie smile! (might it be the new ring on her finger?) Sophie actually likes watching Eastenders too (when she's not in the scenes). Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel
Emily Beecham
Gaby welcomes the brilliant actor Emily Beecham to the pod, to chat about her work and life and all things joy! They chat about her various roles on TV and Film, how her castings have changed over the years as she's gotten older - and how to approach doing nude scenes (ooooer). Emily is a real joy spreader, through her work - and through conversation - and absolutely loved having her on the podcas
Ed Jackson
Former rugby player turned mountain climber extraordinaire, Ed Jackson, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. He talks about empathy, living life to the full, being kind and why climbing a mountain is 'down time' for him. During his time in hospital, after a terrible spinal injury, Ed saw just how easy it can be to have your life turned upside down, and has made it his mission in life to he
Oscar and Rae Duke
Dr Oscar Duke and Rae Duke join Gaby for their first ever podcast together! They chat all things joy, empathy, and the amazing things that people will tell (and show) a doctor! The couple met at University and are both complete joy spreaders - through their work and attitudes. Gaby tries to embarrass Oscar (who famously cannot be embarrassed) and also attempts to get them both to do panto. Oh yes
Clare Balding
Broadcaster and author, Clare Balding, joins Gaby for a natter about sport, her new book and all things joy! Clare has always written, mainly sports columns - but also children's books too. But her new adult novel - 'Pastures New' - was inspired by a conversation with Jilly Cooper! She tells Gaby about how the book came about, her love of writing and reading and how she was told that if she hadn't
Megan Crabbe
Megan Crabbe joins Gaby for a chat about joy and body positivity! Her new book - 'We Do Not Make Ourselves Small Here' - is a very personal book, for every woman who has been taught that she has to shrink part of herself in order to be good enough - whether that's her body, how she shows up in relationships, how she shows up in bed, the life choices she makes or how much she's allowed to like hers
Outta Puff Daddys
The Outta Puff Daddys are a bunch of Dads, getting outta puff whilst dancing, and spreading joy.Three members - Jukebox, Maestro and Wolverine - join Gaby for a lovely chat (and dance) - and talk about how this movement started, and how it's grown from a secret performance at a dance school to interactions with Hollywood stars.The OG founders - Jukebox and Maestro - set up the group with the hope
Carol Kirkwood
Weather presenter and author, Carol Kirkwood, joins Gaby for a joyful natter. Carol is a pure joy spreader, whether she's giving us the weather on the telly, or in her day to day life. She recently got married, so Gaby talks about this new chapter in her life, as well as her incredibly successful career as an author. Her latest book - 'Meet Me At Sunset' - was published in July. (which is when we
Victoria Broom
Actor Victoria Broom joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! They discuss her new show "I Jack Wright" (not I Jack Black, as Gaby keeps calling it) and her role in Wonder Woman (where she got to break into song with some of the cast). They also discuss her passion and advocacy for queer representation on screen - and her charity work, which includes work for Period Poverty and The Stroke Assoc
Rob Rinder
Rob Rinder - barrister, author, TV presenter and more - joins Gaby for a good ole natter about all things joyful.They discuss his new book (which is based on a real-life case he defended), his amazing documentaries (his passion projects) - and - his friendship with Rylan.Liz Hurley's boobs are also featured, as is The Queen Mother (but not in the same story!)We hope you enjoy this little bit of su
Thomasina Miers
Wahaca creator and award-winning chef Thomasina Miers joins Gaby for a tummy rumbling chat about food and joy. She and Gaby share in their love of Mexican food, and talk about how easy it is to cook at home - if you have the right recipes. Thomasina opened Wahaca just two years after winning Master Chef and now has 14 restaurants. She talks about the journey to getting here, how she's only recentl
Sam Palladio
Actor and musician, Sam Palladio, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy!Sam takes us back to the start of his acting career, at drama school, and the amazing time he had and friends he made there.They discuss his TV work, which include 'Nashville' and 'Humans" - and most recently 'The Couple Next Door'. This is a new dark and twisted Channel 4 series, which iexplores the complexities of relat
La Voix
The fabulous La Voix joins Gaby to chat about joy and fun and laughter.She discusses her new music ('The Show Isn't Over' EP) and how she writes her shows whilst on stage, in front of an audience.They also chat about how La Voix came into being, why she still loves a good ole innuendo - and of course, Drag Race!Remember you can watch all of our episodes on our YouTube channel, where you can also s
Josh Barry
Writer and podcaster Josh Barry joins Gaby for a chat about joy, laughter and the love of television.They're also joined by Josh's friend and carer, James (who you can also hear on Josh's own podcast, 'Beyond The Title') Josh talks about his new book - The Pop Culture Handbook - which he wrote with his nose, and his love for - and knowledge of - TV (which may well rival Gaby!) If you want to know
Heather Peace
Gaby welcomes Eastenders actor Heather Peace to the podcast. They have a very open and honest conversation about Heather's recent cancer diagnosis. Heather shares stories about her mastectomy and chemo, and the emotional journey she and her wife have been on. She doesn't hold back, but through the sadness there is joy! Remember you can watch all of our episodes, via our YouTube channel - where you
Fern Britton
Fern Britton joins Gaby for a chat about the small things in life which bring her joy. Watching her apples grow, a cup of tea in bed, when the cats all arrive for breakfast at the same time...these are some of her favourite things. They also discuss her writing. her latest novel - "A Cornish Legacy" - and where she gets her inspirations. Remember you can watch all of our episodes, via our YouTube
Tom Cullen
Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey, The Gold) joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. They discuss the brilliant new show - The Gold - which he's starring, as well as some of his other work and roles. Tom talks about being thrown out of drama school, and how kind words and actions from others helped him to become a better person and forge a career as an actor. They also chat about imposter syndrome, th
TJ Power
TJ Power joins Gaby to talk about DOSE! (Dopamine / Oxytocin / Serotonin / Endorphins)TJ gives us some tips on how to add little things into your routines to make you feel happier and better about yourself.One of the big problems that is effecting our health is how much time everyone is spending on their phones, so Gaby asks TJ for some top tips (and easy wins) to help us get off our phones and ou
Naga Munchetty
Presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty chats openly and honestly to Gaby about her medical struggles - which she has put into a new book, which she hopes will help other people. Naga draws on her own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed, and explores the devastating outcome of decades of ingrained medical misogyny.She also discusses her amazing career, and how she went from
Harriet Thorpe
Harriet Thorpe joins Gaby Roslin for a special episode, recorded live at The Podcast Show in London. Harriet is known and loved by fans of Eastenders, Wicked, Ab Fab - and The Brittas Empire (anyone remember that!?) She chats to Gaby about her amazing career, her love of Eastenders, the mischief she gets up to on set - and what makes her smile! Remember you can watch all our episodes (and see our
Dannii Minogue
Actress, singer, presenter and all-round superstar, Dannii Minogue, joins Gaby for a catch-up and natter about all things joy. Many moons ago - Dannii depped for Gaby on The Big Breakfast - and they have remained great friends ever since. They talk about those hazy 90s days, navigating TV work with being a mum, the joy of being older and wiser - and why it's OK not to know what you want to do, at
Natalia Rudin
Chef Natalia Rudin joins Gaby for a chat about all things food and joy! (pickles are discussed, OBVS) Natalia has been a private chef for many years, but just recently published her first cook book. This is a dream come true for her - and she tells Gaby all about her journey, her inspirations and why she wants to make healthy food delicious for all. She also shares a few of her favourite recipes t
James McArdle
Gaby welcomes actor James Mcardle to the podcast for a chat about all things joy! They chat about his acting career, singing and what makes him smile. Remember you can watch all our episodes - and our bonus Show n Tell chat - via our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeremy Vine
Radio 2's very own Jeremy Vine joins Gaby for a good ole natter! They talk about his love of poetry, his broadcasting career, what brings him joy - and - his new novel, 'Murder On Line One'.Jeremy also treats us to some of his poetry, which he found in a book from many years ago - and - tells a hilarious story about Emily Maitlis. (Please note there's some fruity language in this one!) And remembe
Louise
Louise - yes the one and only - joins Gaby for a chat about her new music, her career and what brings her joy! Having been an entertainer since the mid-90s, Louise has many stories to tell and quite a unique view on the music industry too. Gaby chats to her about her singing career, going back in the studio, Strictly, the West End - and what she wants to do next. They also look back on the 90s, wh
James Bye
James Bye (who played Martin Fowler in Eastenders) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy. James (and his wife, Victoria) chat to Gaby about the live Eastenders episode, his character's death and playing Mr Darcy on stage. They also tell us about their exciting new project; building their own house! (they've never done it before, so any tips are welcome) Remember you can watch all our episod
Brad Kella
Brad Kella (the winner of Season 2 of 'The Piano') joins Gaby for a chat about joy and music and laughter. Brad talks about how he first came to the piano, what it means to him to play and how much his life has changed since winning the show. Remember you can watch all of our episodes on our YouTube channel - where you can also follow and subscribe, AND see our bonus nugget of joy each Friday. Ho
Megan Mckenna
Megan McKenna (and baby) join Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She discusses her love of country music, spending time in Nashville, her reality TV career and her love of cooking!Megan is a spokesperson for coeliac disease, trying to get people to understand more about how serious gluten allergies can be. Gaby also has a gluten allergy- and they chat about some recipes Megan has created to mak
Gidon Lev
This week's episode is very special, very moving, and above all else....very hopeful. Gaby has the honour of speaking with holocaust survivor Gidon Lev. What he has seen in his lifetime and what he went through as a child was abhorrent. But at the age of 90, he always tries to spread kindness and joy. In this episode, Gidon shares his heartbreaking memories of the holocaust, his wisdom and his in
Dr Rupy
Dr Rupy joins Gaby for a chat about health and happiness! Gaby presents Rupy with his new book (which he's not seen until now!) and chats about some of the deeeelicious recipes in it (which are also, really good for us!) They try to debunk a few food myths and also chat about diets for those who are intolerant to certain foods. Plus we learn about the value of eating pickles and drinking coffee! (
Paula Radcliffe (and family)
Paula Radcliffe joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She has a new podcast herself which they discuss, as well as the competitiveness she still has when it comes to running. Paula is joined by her two children, who tell Gaby about having a fast and famous mum, and also about Isla's cancer diagnosis - which was a tough time for all the family, but something they pulled through together.If yo
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde burst on to the music scene in 1981 with 'Kids In America' and has since been a mainstay of pop. Kim loves music and gardening and performing and she sits down with Gaby for a cuppa to talk about all these things and more. She's also a big fan of sea swimming (Producer Joe approves) and paddle boarding - and tells Gaby how she's finding more and more hobbies and passions later in life. W
Jennie Godfrey
HR director turned bookseller turned bestselling author, Jennie Godfrey, joins Gaby for a chat about all things Joy!Jennie’s debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things, became a huge hit from the moment it was published - and continues to find readers over a year at yer it was first published.Jennie shares her publishing journey with Gaby, as well as how much writing has helped shape her and bring
Gary Kemp
Gary Kemp joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy. (and Gaby still can't believe she's speaking to someone who she used to have a poster of on her wall!)He talks about the joys of being alone, sometimes, and just walking in a city not really knowing where you're going. He talks about his love of art and how it is a huge part of his life. And then, there's music. And we discuss his incredible
Max Fosh
Max Fosh brings joy wherever he goes - and pranks! Gaby sits down with the self-made comedian, prankster and social media star to find out what brings him joy and what fuels him. Max loves entertainment and has been married twice in the name of comedy. They chat about some of his brilliant stunts and what he's working on next. Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel - as wel
Tim Spector
Tim Spector talks to Gaby about his love of food and the joy he gets from eating healthily. They discuss he new book, some of they recipes.and why we should always try to frame our eating as a positive thing. (you're adding not taking away)You can now watch every episode of Reasons To Be Joyful on our YouTube Page - where you can also access our Friday nugget of joy. We hope you enjoy listening !
Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and acting and bookishness and other things. They talk about Richard's books and writing (which have been picked up by Netflix to be adapted) and some of his iconic roles over his career.Richard has always been busy, but is finding joy in slightly slowing down - and in not knowing what's coming next - and Gaby asks him about the ups and d
Pinch Of Nom
Kay from Pinch Of Nom joins Gaby for a chat about the joy of food! With over 5 million books sold, Pinch Of Nom know what they're talking about when it comes to delicious, balanced food. Gaby asks about the secret to good soups, how to feed veg to people (kids mainly) who don't like it - and if it's easy to work alongside your partner. We hope you enjoy this joyful January chat! Remember - you ca
Gabby Bernstein
Gabby Bernstein joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She explains the therapy system (Internal Family Systems Therapy) that helped her heal the trauma from her childhood, which had led to addiction in her adult life. They discuss why we shouldn't be afraid of the term "self help" - and why more people should be looking to heal. Gabby believes her purpose is to provide people with
Case Kenny
Gaby welcomes Case Kenny to the pod to talk all things joy! He talks about his journey to meditation, why he thinks it's so valuable for everyone and the pitfalls of talking about it in the wrong way. Case embraces mindfulness, but also looks at it in a very unique way. Hear him talk to Gaby about how he approaches making time (and space) for himself and his head! (he's also started playlists for
Matt Haig
Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a chat about books, reading, anxiety, shyness and overcoming severe depression. Matt is a huge advocate for good mental health - and he and Gaby share stories of rockier times in their lives. They discuss his new novel - "The Life Impossible" - which saw him return to Ibiza to write it (the place he almost committed suicide). After many years he felt he
Marisha Wallace
Marisha Wallace joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and musicals. They chat about her current role in Panto, her one-woman show which she's putting on next year - and an exciting new acting job she's taking on in January! They also talk about the hard graft she has been through, how she's struggled with weight issues and come through the other side - and how important it is to have a champi
Luke Evans
Luke Evans and Gaby go WAY back! And in this episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, he shares stories of their friendship, of his amazing career and tells some of the showbiz tales that are in his new book. He also makes Gaby cry by singing one of his - and her - favourite songs. TEAR WARNING! We hope you enjoy this joyful, heartfelt chat - and that it leaves you feeling in a good mood. Hosted on Acast
Lucy Claire Dunbar
Illustrator and artist Lucy Claire Dunbar joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! Lucy's illustrations are now SO popular - thanks to one of her super fans, Taylor Swift! She talks to Gaby about her love of drawing, the tough times she's come through and how she just wants to spread love and joy through her art. Her new book, The Book Of Gifts, is such a gorgeous piece of work - and is being
Ella Henderson
Gaby welcomes singer/songwriter Ella Henderson to the studio to chat about all thinkg joy. They talk about shyness, anxiety and how they both cope with them. Ella takes ua way back to when she was just 16 and on the X-Factor, and how her sudden fame affected her mentally and physically. She discusses navigating the time, which she believes was easier than it would be now, because social media wasn
