The Life of Bryony

• From Power Suits to Punchlines: Cally Beaton on Menopause, Midlife, and Reinvention

  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  [email protected] 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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• The Life of You - Nicola Jane Hobbs on Letting Go, Asking for Help, and Rewriting the Rules

  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  [email protected] 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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• Why Women Struggle to Relax: Nicola Jane Hobbs on Burnout, Societal Pressures, and Reclaiming Rest

  Why do so many women find it nearly impossible to truly relax? In this candid episode, Bryony sits down with psychologist and author Nicola Jane Hobbs, whose viral writing on burnout and rest has struck a chord across social media. Together, they unpack why women often feel they must “earn” rest, how societal and internalised pressures fuel chronic stress, and why relaxation can feel threatening or out of reach. With practical, science-backed tools – from micro-moments of respite to reframing self-worth – Nicola shows women how to reclaim relaxation in their daily lives, even amidst relentless to-do lists and summer holiday chaos.   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  [email protected] 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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• The Life of You - Kavana on Coming Out and Finding Confidence to Be Yourself

  Ever come out in the middle of a conga line? Singer and writer Kavana joins Bryony Gordon to answer listener questions about embracing who you are – whether you’re telling your cat or the world. From childhood obsessions with The Wizard of Oz to tips for setting boundaries, they chat about shame, social media anxieties, and why no one’s paying as much attention as you think. If you’ve ever worried about oversharing, feeling “loud and proud,” or just want some reassurance, tune in for laughs and wisdom – plus a reminder that you’re perfectly fine just as you are. 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  [email protected] 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: Kavana   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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• From Pop Stardom to Sobriety: Kavana on Addiction, Fame & Finding Recovery

  What happens when fame, addiction, and the longing for acceptance collide? In this deeply personal episode, Bryony sits down with Anthony Kavana – nineties hitmaker and now author of "Pop Scars” – for an unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of pop stardom, coming out, and the painful realities of addiction.   Kavana shares how chasing validation in the spotlight led to a hidden spiral of drinking, drugs, and prolonged struggle. From heartthrob posters to rehab, he details the emotional cost of living a lie, the brutal cycle of relapse, and the raw process of rebuilding self-worth outside of fame. Through honest conversation, he shares lessons learned, the pain and growth found in hitting rock bottom, and how embracing vulnerability became his path to healing.   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  [email protected] 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: Kavana                   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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