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 for some honest chat about what’s making her feel great, and what’s making her feel completely rubbish.

This is a cosy little corner for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds, what’s been getting us down, inspiring us, and making us laugh. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!

In this chat, Fearne covers:

-The delights (or not) of the sauna / ice plunge combo

-Rewatching old episodes of 90s TV shows

-Why she’ll not be going skiing any time soon

-(And what happened last time she went skiing with James Blunt)

-Being in your era of not caring what people think of you

-What happens when you’re solo parenting at Centre Parcs

- How to look for the silver linings but also admit when life’s crap

Watch Fearne’s TV show with James Blunt here!

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What more do you want from life? What more do you want for yourself? Award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell reckons it’s time to start really asking ourselves these questions.

In this chat with Fearne, Poorna explains why it’s important to aim for goals you set for yourself, not the ones set by society. They talk about why challenging the narrative that women become invisible as they age is so important, and why we should be turning to elders for life wisdom.

Poorna also reflects on what she wishes she’d known about marriage before her wedding, and how we can all strengthen our relationships with our parents and children.

Poorna’s book, She Wanted More, is out now.

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How are we feeling gang? What are you happy about, and what’s making you not so happy? Fearne’s back with more chatter about what’s putting her and the Happy Place team in a good mood this week, and what can absolutely get in the bin.

This is a lovely little space for all of us to explore what’s been on our minds. Want to join the chat? Send us a voicenote, DM, or comment on Instagram @happyplaceofficial!

In this chat, Fearne covers:

-Feeling stupid when you’re with really clever people

-Why we should properly get into tree hugging

-Painting by numbers to get away from screens

-Not RSVPing being rude... but also don’t say yes if you’re not going to go

-Bringing back letter writing

-One of Team Happy Place reckoning Harry Hill is fit*

*watch the Stewart Lee episode of Harry Hill’s podcast on Spotify to see the moment in question

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