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The Life of Bryony

The Life of Bryony

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 Ever feel like everyone else has it together, while you’re clinging on for dear life? You’re not alone and Bryony Gordon is here to prove it. Each week, Bryony and her guests explore the hidden struggles so many of us face but rarely say out loud. If you’ve ever thought is it just me? Welcome. You’re in the right place. From anxiety to addiction, break-ups to bereavement, this is your go-to space for honest conversations about the messier bits of life, with no shame and no filters. Got a question or dilemma? Email us at lifeofbryony@dailymail.com Follow us on Insta or TikTok @lifeofbryonypod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheLifeofBryonyDaily Mail Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • The Life of You – Cally Beaton on People Pleasing, Assertiveness and Owning Your Needs

    The Life of You – Cally Beaton on People Pleasing, Assertiveness and Owning Your Needs
    Aug 8 2025
    In this episode of The Life of Bryony, comedian and author Cally Beaton tackles real-life listener dilemmas. Drawing on her own journey of midlife reinvention, Cally explores why people pleasing holds many of us back and why setting boundaries – especially as women – can feel radical. Cally shares her insight into the messy realities of change, ignoring naysayers, and the freedom that comes from putting yourself first. If you want to quieten the inner critic, embrace self-acceptance and have the confidence to be unapologetically yourself, this episode is for you. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.com If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it - it really helps! Bryony xx Credits: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Cally Beaton Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig & Jonathan O’Sullivan Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • From Power Suits to Punchlines: Cally Beaton on Menopause, Midlife, and Reinvention

    From Power Suits to Punchlines: Cally Beaton on Menopause, Midlife, and Reinvention
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode of The Life of Bryony, comedian and author Cally Beaton breaks down the taboos and stereotypes around midlife, menopause, and the supposed “invisibility” of women as they age. Drawing from her book, Namaste Motherf**kers, Cally shares personal stories and scientific insights, challenging what society – and the animal kingdom – really tell us about women and aging, and why life after 40 is just the beginning. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB - Prefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.com If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps! Bryony xx Credits: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Cally Beaton Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig & Jonathan O’Sullivan Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • The Life of You - Nicola Jane Hobbs on Letting Go, Asking for Help, and Rewriting the Rules

    The Life of You - Nicola Jane Hobbs on Letting Go, Asking for Help, and Rewriting the Rules
    Aug 1 2025
    Why does rest feel so radical for women? In this episode, Bryony poses listeners’ questions to Nicola Jane Hobbs, looking at the hidden pressures women face to "do it all," especially during demanding periods like school holidays. Nicola shares practical advice on asking for help, having candid conversations with partners about the mental load, and why letting go of perfectionism can feel both scary and liberating. They unpack the link between self-worth and productivity, offer actionable tips for managing guilt around relaxation, and highlight how compassionate self-talk and community support can help women reclaim rest – and joy – in their daily lives. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512 - just start your message with LOB Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop us a line at lifeofbryony@dailymail.com If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps! Bryony xx Credits: Host: Bryony Gordon Guest: Nicola Jane Hobbs Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm Editor: Luke Shelley Exec Producer: Mike Wooller A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
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