Life At The Midpoint with Gabby Logan

What does it take to build a writing career while raising a family, and how do you find the confidence to keep pushing yourself? This week, Gabby is joined by bestselling author Jodi Picoult to talk about her journey from first-time novelist to one of the world's most successful writers. She reflects on a lifetime of writing about complex moral issues and the power of storytelling when it comes to challenging perspectives.

Jodi also talks about her latest novel, Hollow Bones, the research behind tackling difficult subjects and her fight against book bans in America. She shares how she approaches the subjects people might find uncomfortable and why that whatever stage of life you're at, it's never too late to find your voice.

Content warning: This episode discusses postpartum psychosis, including infanticide and suicide. Please listen with care.

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Gabby answers your questions on ageing, cosmetic treatments and the pressure to look younger. From facelifts and Botox to double standards around ageing, Gabby explores whether changing our appearance really makes us happier, and why we shouldn't feel pressured to look a certain way.

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How do you know when it's time to change direction, and how do you find the confidence to start again? This week, Gabby is joined by chef, broadcaster and entrepreneur Clodagh McKenna for a conversation about family, food, relationships and the different paths life can take.

Clodagh looks back on growing up in Ireland and the influence of her mother, whose independence and determination inspired her from an early age. She talks about finding her way into the world of food, her time living in Italy and opening three restaurants in Dublin. After eight years running them, she realised she had lost some of the connection with food that had started it all, and made the decision to take a step back and move to London.

She also talks about finding love later in life and her marriage to Harry, sharing why she believes it's important to be happy and comfortable in yourself, whether you're in a relationship or not. And a look into her life at Broadspear Farm, her love of entertaining and why food has always been about so much more than what's on the plate. She brings some of this into her new book, Clodagh at Home, available to buy now.

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Gabby answers your questions on divorce, co-parenting and relationships. How honest should you be with your children about a difficult divorce? And how do you respond when friends seem to constantly complain about their partners?

Gabby shares her thoughts on navigating separation, knowing when relationship gripes are harmless and when they’re a sign of something more serious, and why it’s important to look at our own behaviour in relationships too.

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How do we find the courage to speak the truth about our past, and what happens when we finally do? Gabby is rejoined by broadcaster and Long Lost Family presenter Nicky Campbell. Nicky has been a fixture of British broadcasting for decades, hosting on BBC Radio 5 Live and fronting ITV's Long Lost Family, now in its 16th series. Nicky spoke to Gabby about going public with his story of childhood abuse at school, and the overwhelming response from people who had never told anyone. He revealed how his ADHD and bipolar diagnosis helped him understand why broadcasting suits him, and shared emotional stories from the new series of Long Lost Family.

Nicky also opened up about his adoption journey, including the extraordinary coincidence of discovering his half-sister had been in the same house decades earlier. He reflected on his four daughters' bond, the shifting lines of free speech in comedy, and the loss of his beloved dogs.

Long Lost Families is available to watch on ITVX.

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