👂 Hardship is something we’re all destined to experience, but what makes it truly difficult is experiencing it alone. What helps? Knowing you’re not alone — not in your thoughts, feelings, or experiences, but that others are enduring the same moments, pains, and struggles. That makes life a little easier to bear. In her podcast, Happy Place, English author Fearne Cotton embraces exactly that.

The podcast explores life in all its nuances: love, friendship, parenthood, loss, and more. Cotton interviews influential figures from the worlds of literature, art, and politics in an attempt to dissect the concept of happiness. Episodes tackle themes of self-confidence, grief, anxiety, and the emotional journeys we all find ourselves treading regardless of time or place.

While the podcast’s backlog is brimming with episodes, one particular listen stood out to us, featuring global icon Kate Winslet. Winslet shared her experience with the loss of her mother and how grief transformed her completely, as well as the toll that years of derogatory media comments took a toll on her self-confidence.

A good host makes or breaks a podcast, and Cotton is an excellent one. Across numerous seasons spanning back to 2018, she approaches her topics with intelligence and a sharp mind, following up with insightful questions that open new perspectives while maintaining an intimate, human touch throughout — making the podcast a truly happy place for us to return to.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anghami | Deezer | Amazon Music | YouTube.

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