Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
42: Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM on Aging, Ambition and the Pressure to Perform
03 Dec 2025
The brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins Jo and Zoe for a wide-open conversation about aging, ambition, burnout and the pressure to perform a version of yourself that isn’t always true. They chat about her new book A Complicated Woman, the wobble around turning 40, egg freezing, misogyny in music, and learning to slow down after years on the road. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSEDWIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed presale opens 11am on 10 December, general sale 11 December. https://crossedwires.live/ BUY THE BOOK / BOOK TICKETS A Complicated Woman is out now - https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-complicated-woman/rebecca-lucy-taylor/9781914240652 Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in the 50th anniversary of Teeth 'N' Smiles - https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/teeth-n-smiles-tickets SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by Naked Wines, QVC, AG1 & Visit Scotland ✨Naked Wines works directly with independent winemakers to bring you high-quality bottles at honest prices. Each case is tailored to what you actually like, so you can skip the supermarket scramble and enjoy brilliant wines delivered to your door. New customers get £30 off plus six top-rated bottles for just £39.99, delivery included. Try it at www.nakedwines.co.uk/digit ✨AG1 has 70 plus high-quality ingredients including vitamins, minerals, botanicals and good bacteria to support immunity, energy and gut health. New customers get £20 off their first month plus a free welcome kit with a shaker, canister and scoop. Only valid in December.Try it at www.drinkag1.com/digit ✨QVC - Click below to discover QVC’s range of menopause products and support. And don’t forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) - https://www.qvcuk.com/content/menopause-your-way.html?cid=PR-PR-Digit&e22=Digit ✨Visit Scotland – Ready for your next great escape? Discover breathtaking beaches, ancient castles, whisky trails, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Start planning your adventure with TripAdvisor’s travel guides, hidden gems and must-see spots across Scotland’s stunning landscapes – https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Scotland CREDITS Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside Dig It is a Persephonica production
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