The Life of Bryony

• From Body Shame to Self-Love: Megan Crabbe on Her Journey to Self-Acceptance

  How do you stop making yourself small in a world that keeps telling you to shrink? If you’ve ever wished for the confidence to just show up in the world as your fullest self, then you need to meet Megan Jayne Crabbe. You might know her as Body Posi Panda, the Instagram force of nature whose honest posts on body acceptance, eating disorder recovery and radical joy have helped millions find a bit of peace in their own skin. On the journey to self acceptance, Megan has been to some very dark places; including hospitalisation at 14 for an eating disorder before finding her way back—and she’s painfully honest about just how tough that journey remains. We’re talking the insidious grip of diet culture, untangling ourselves from the “pretty tax,” sex, wanking, dating and what it really means to stop apologising for who you are. Expect candour, wisdom, a few laughs and the realisation that being “your biggest self” is not about fixing yourself, but questioning what (and who) made you play small in the first place. Megan’s new book, We Don’t Make Ourselves Smaller Here, is out now. 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 Presenter: Bryony Gordon Guest: Megan Jayne Crabbe Content Producer: Henry Williams Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley Executive 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: Losing Yourself in Motherhood? Here’s How to Find Yourself Again

  Welcome to The Life of YOU—The bonus series where we answer your questions and try to make sense of life’s messier moments. This week, I’m joined by writer Sarah Hoover—author of The Motherload, a fearless, funny, and deeply honest look at motherhood, identity, and the expectations placed on women. Together, we answer your dilemmas on what happens when motherhood feels like too much—when you’re drowning in cartoons and laundry, missing your old self, and wondering why you don’t feel more grateful. 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 🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guest: Sarah Hoover 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller 🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Sarah Hoover: 'I Felt Nothing for This Baby' - What People Aren’t Telling You About Motherhood

  What if the moment your baby arrives, the only thing you feel is... nothing? This week, I’m joined by author Sarah Hoover, whose raw and honest book, 'The Motherload,' has become essential reading for anyone who’s struggled with the ups and downs of early motherhood. We explore what happens when your mental health collapses, but you still look 'fine,' why therapy was such a lifeline, and how Sarah finally started to feel like herself again. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Sarah’s honesty. It really makes a difference. Bryony xx Get in touch: Got something you'd like to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB. Or you can use our WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB Prefer email? Drop me a line at [email protected]. Books discussed in this episode: The Motherload by Sarah Hoover A raw, surreal, and honest account of what happens when a woman comes undone in the first year of motherhood. Credits: Presenter: Bryony Gordon Guest: Sarah Hoover Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley Executive Producer: Mike Wooller Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The Life of YOU: Did I Miss My Real Life? Delta Goodrem on Slowing Down & Finding Joy

  Welcome to The Life of YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s messier moments. Together, we answer your questions about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan, how to reconnect with people when you feel like a guest in your own world, and why giving yourself permission to rest isn’t failure—it’s 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 🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller 🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Delta Goodrem: “Losing My Voice Was the Moment Everything Was Washed Away Off the Bone”

  MY GUEST THIS WEEK: DELTA GOODREM This week, I’m joined by singer, songwriter, and Australian icon Delta Goodrem—whose career began in her teens, soared with chart-topping hits, and then took a shocking turn. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at just 18, Delta was forced to step away from the spotlight just as her music was going global. We talk about what it’s like to lose your voice—literally. In her thirties, Delta underwent surgery that left her unable to speak, let alone sing, forcing her to re-learn how to communicate. We talk about the strength it takes to survive something like that not once, but twice—and how both of those moments reshaped her sense of self. She tells me about the viral Beyoncé concert clip that turned her into a meme—and why it ended up being one of the most liberating moments of her life. LET’S STAY IN TOUCH 🗣 Got something 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 me a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who might need a boost of Delta’s energy—it really makes a difference! Bryony xx BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE 📚 Bridge Over Troubled Dreams by Delta Goodrem A deeply personal memoir exploring music, healing, and finding your voice. CREDITS 🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guest: Delta Goodrem 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller 🛠️ Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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