Fearne Cotton

We're all kind of therapising each other on voice note, which I'm so here for.

I love my mates.

I fucking love them.

Anyway, this episode, if you are having a bit of a mare, will be a tonic, I reckon.

I've been looking forward to having psychologist Dr. Julie back on the show for years.

We haven't had a catch up in ages.

And I know that you lot have been excited, too, because in the last few years, her social media presence has grown so massively because we are so hungry for her wise words around things like anxiety and confidence.

We're going to be talking about accepting both strengths and weaknesses within us all.

Also treating ourselves with self-compassion, much like you treat a child actually, which is a really good way of thinking about it.

How to truly ask yourself what you need right now and respond appropriately, something I haven't

a great big problem with because i often don't give myself the thing i need um also this was such an interesting part of the chat why affirmations like i am strong or i am valued might be making you feel worse about yourself that bit is fascinating and also on a more personal note how dr julie coped with fear around her breast cancer diagnosis which she's been very generous sharing

Now, we'll get to Dr. Julie in just a moment.

But I was wondering, have you seen the Happy Place Festival news that all of our amazing workshops are now available for ticket holders to book?

There are so many incredible sessions you can book into as little extras.

There's, for instance, harp sound meditations and guided breath work.

And there's seashell painting and face yoga too.

So make sure you head there.

to the Happy Place website to book yours now.

And obviously there's loads included with your festival ticket already.

I have to say, I am particularly looking forward to line dancing in the new area we've got this year, which is called the Happy Hub.