Best Rosie Wilby Podcasts (2025)

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Live from Rosie's garden - with Lauren Bravo 37:03

18d ago37:03

37:03

Rosie chats to author Lauren Bravo about her book Probably Nothing, people pleasing, the ick, falling in love with someone’s family, dating disasters, dating men of different nationalities, couple dates, concealing real life experiences under the cloak of fiction and more. Recorded in Rosie’s back garden on 27 April 2025. You can now follow The Bre…

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S2 E11 - SPECIAL EPISODE - Coercive Control 39:59

5d ago39:59

39:59

In this anonymous episode we talk to "Mary" who shares her experience of coercive control. **TRIGGER WARNING** How coercive control is hard to notice until you are out of it. How it tends to happen slowly. How, 30 years ago, the words "Coercive Control" wew not even in our lexicon. The stages of coercive control and how red flags can be innocently …

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S2 E10 - Dr. Catherine Ducker 42:26

7d ago42:26

42:26

Since studying at Central Saint Martin’s in the 90s, she has been farming, and planting, and growing, and mothering, but always, at heart, painting. She sees myself as someone who watches, quietly, but also as someone who gets on and does, so I’ve grown multiple biodiverse wildlife corridors around her home in Oxfordshire, and painted magical and c…

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S2 E9- Bibi Lynch 51:38

21d ago51:38

51:38

Her therapeutic experience Her struggles and philosophy on relationships. How she cares much less about how she looks WHIPS- What is that? (not what you think!) Her current interesting and fun philosophy. Reach out to Bibi and see her work here: www.bibilynch.com Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to L…

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S2 E8- Lindsay Nicholson 44:47

1M ago44:47

44:47

Lindsay Nicholson has worked Editor-in-Chief of Good Housekeeping magazine and is now Editorial Director of the National Magazine Company. Her articles have appeared in many leading newspapers and magazines including the Guardian and the Observer. From her website: It’s natural to fear it - but to be alive is to experience loss. The only way to avo…

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S1 E7- Xanthe Clay 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

With 25 years of experience as a Telegraph columnist, chef and food writer Xanthe Clay provides guidance on everything from roasting a Christmas turkey to baking the perfect loaf of bread. As the Telegraph's thrift expert, Xanthe can regularly be found taste-tasting staple supermarket products to find the best value, as well as taking a deep-dive i…

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S2 E6 - Rosie Wilby 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

Rosie Wilby is an award-winning comedian, writer and podcaster who has appeared on BBC Radio 4 programmes including Woman's Hour, Saturday Live, Unsafe Space and Four Thought and TV programmes including Good Morning Britain and Sunday Morning Live. Her latest book The Breakup Monologues is based on her acclaimed podcast (a British Podcast Award nom…

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Julie Cohen and Hatty Ashdown 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

In the second half of our live double bill recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Hatty Ashdown and million-selling author Julie Cohen about bisexuality, divorcing during a pandemic, staying friends with an ex, separating when you have kids, how to flirt with a lesbian, how women should go about letting each other k…

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S2 E5 - Anna Murphy 52:45

3M ago52:45

52:45

From her biog: "I didn’t come across anyone who practised yoga until my first job in London in 1994. She was called Catherine, and there was obviously something suspect about her. Her erect posture seemed a deliberate challenge to my already slouchy one. Even now, 20 years on, I can remember how her eyes twinkled and her skin shone. And, gosh, she …

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Kate Martin and Nicola Dinan 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

In a live conversation recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Kate Martin and author Nicola Dinan about queer women staying friends after a breakup, crushes on teachers, writing fiction that draws on real-life experiences, choosing someone nice as opposed to just superficially attractive, recognising people you’ve r…

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S2 E4 - Liz Jones 52:09

3M ago52:09

52:09

She began her career as a fashion journalist, but her work has broadened into confessional writing. Jones divides opinion. While she has gained positive responses, a "beautifully natural writer, as well as a funny one" according to Deborah Ross in The Independent, some of her articles have been fiercely criticised A former editor of Marie Claire, s…

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S2 E3 - Eleanor Mills 51:20

3M ago51:20

51:20

Eleanor Mills (born 1970) is a British journalist formerly associated with The Sunday Times and The Times. She was the editorial director of The Sunday Times and editor of its magazine until March 2020.[1] Mills was employed by Times Newspapers for 22 years. Now the creator of an online community called "Noon" and a self confessed Queenager. From t…

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S2 E2 - Livvy Bentley 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

Made in Chelsea star - Livvy Bentley talks to Lucy today.. To give you a reminder... Debuting at the start of the eleventh series, fine art photographer Olivia Bentley has featured prominently across two main series, and summer spin-off Made in Chelsea: South of France. Introduced as a former love interest of Sam Thompson, she initially clashed wit…

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S2 E1 - Bryony Gordon 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

Bryony Naomi Gordon is an English journalist, author, broadcaster and podcaster. She is the author of the novels, Mad Girl, You Got This, and The Wrong Knickers which were all nominated for British Book Awards. She founded Mental Health Mates in 2016 and hosts the Mad World podcast. Key points of the episode: How she thought she was having a great …

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S1 E14 | Season Two Look Ahead 6:04

5M ago6:04

6:04

Some incredible and interesting guests coming up in Season 2. Here, we look ahead. Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucy…

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S1 E13 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Author Jenny Colgan 50:37

5M ago50:37

50:37

The tens of books she has written. How she loves a full on Christmas!! Sacks and satsumas? Movies Movies Movies! Advent calendars? How hard it is to buy for people! (Can you wrap a digital download code?!!) How kids can be frightened of food! How living in France teaches kids how to eat! What people look for in a book, and a little on structure. Ho…

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S3 E10 - A Public Journey of Stepping Back as CEO with Zahra Davidson 56:48

5M ago56:48

56:48

Today, I'm speaking to the wonderful Zahra Davidson about her process of letting go of being CEO of her organisation, Huddlecraft. Zahra spent 8 years founding and developing Huddlecraft, a social enterprise specialising in peer-to-peer learning, action and change. In spring this year Zahra stepped back after a 15 month transition process, handing …

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S1 E12a | Season Two Look Ahead 7:01

5M ago7:01

7:01

Some wonderful and interesting guests are coming in Season 2 - here we look ahead. Has this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more? You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody"..... On:http://www.lucy…

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S1 E12 - Jessica Yip 44:16

5M ago44:16

44:16

In conversation with Jessica Yip - from her website: I always thought if I did things “right,” love would just happen like it seemed to for everyone else. But underneath my material success, I was reliving all the toxic patterns that I was raised with: — Hot/cold relationships, — The inability to navigate conflict, — Martyring my needs/desires/goal…

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S1 E11 - Sophie Slade 49:19

6M ago49:19

49:19

Sophie is a senior Imago Clinic instructor, a global citizen, speaks multiple languages, and has a highly successful relationship. Lucy has also trained with her. She brings a fantastic energy to the room. Key points of the episode: · How she never expected to focus so much on sex, and why she does. · How talking about the pain, never helps one to …

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S1 - E10 Anna Anderson 44:45

6M ago44:45

44:45

Anna Anderson is an established spiritual coach, and author, and has her own podcasts too. She empowers women to tune in and lead from their heart. Key points of the episode: · How she guides people to do their own work and lead in Love · How women come to her when they have "ticked the boxes" but are still not happy. · How she teaches an inner con…

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Live from Maidstone Lit Fest - with Maria McErlane 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

In a live conversation recorded at Maidstone Lit Fest, Rosie chats to comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane about her memoir Bumps in the Road, bicycles as a metaphor for life’s ups and downs, the London comedy circuit in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Maria’s TV career, her friendship with Graham Norton, Maria’s sexual awakening …

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S1 E9 - Jeanne Byrd 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

Jeanne Byrd- from her website: I have been creating a safe space for men and women to transform their bodies and relationships since 2008. Using intuition, nutrition and transformative practice, I help my clients achieve results that were impossible with their old lifestyles and beliefs. My desire for you… I want to help you create a successful, so…

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Non-monogamy Chats in New York - with Laura Boyle and Alex Alberto 42:11

7M ago42:11

42:11

In an episode recorded in a community garden on New York’s Lower East Side, Rosie chats to author and relationship coach Laura Boyle about her book Monogamy? In This Economy?, the relative financial and emotional costs of breakups in monogamous and polyamorous setups, relationship anarchy, metamours, slow breakups, de-escalation and conscious commu…

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S1 E8 Lynn and Sam Crilly 47:08

7M ago47:08

47:08

Lynn Crilly is an author, counsellor and filmmaker but more importantly a mother, grandmother and has been married for 34 years! Sam Crilly is an actress, a professional poet, a creative and co-creator of the Troublemuncher, an app that helps young people express their feelings. Key points of the episode: · How the Troublemuncher and the poetry cam…

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Live from Jersey Festival of Words - with Cathy Rentzenbrink 59:11

7M ago59:11

59:11

In a live episode recorded at Jersey Festival of Words, Rosie chats to author Cathy Rentzenbrink about murderous menopausal thoughts, HRT, marriage, staying friends with an ex, weddings going wrong, how to feel better when times are hard, the healing powers of humour, curiosity, carbs, daylight, words and cold water, cosmic insignificance theory, t…

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S1 E7 - Louisa Young 59:02

8M ago59:02

59:02

Louisa Young is a writer and songwriter whose twelve novels include the award-winning ‘My Dear I Wanted to Tell You’ trilogy. She’s half of the children’s author Zizou Corder (with her daughter Isabel Adomakoh Young), and half of the band Birds of Britain (with Alex Mackenzie). She’s a Londoner, a former journalist, a singer, a feminist, a reader, …

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S1 E6 - Dr. Joe Kort 47:00

8M ago47:00

47:00

In this interview a truly leading edge conversation with an extaordinary man Dr. Joe Kort - from his website: … I believe in finding new and constructive means of communication for couples so they can better understand their partners and use their relationships for mutual healing and fulfillment. Also - there is no shame in erotic orientation. As a…

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S1 E5 - Lis Cashin 42:46

9M ago42:46

42:46

Liz is a a female leader with purpose - just like you (?) Her mission is to lead a self-worth revolution for women leaders. As women leaders, we often find ourselves battling the negative voices in our heads, questioning our worth, and doubting our abilities. But I'm here to tell you that it's time for a change. It's time to join the self-worth r…

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S1 E4- Madeleine Black 47:23

9M ago47:23

47:23

Madeleine has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire and motivate others. A deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity. We are not defined by what knocks us down – we are defined by how we get back up. Violently gang raped when she was thirteen years old, and r…

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S1 E3 - Nick Breau 39:08

10M ago39:08

39:08

Nick Breau is a multifaceted spiritual and personal development teacher, currently running two online programmes one being The Breakthrough Club, assisting people in many areas of their life - personal development, health and well being and spiritual growth. He brings his wealth of varied life experience to his current work - formerly in IT - he's …

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S1 E2 - Kat Byles 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

Kat is currently based in the Caribbean, does "PR with heart", is the authour of "Creative Happy Work" (with a quote from Lucy in it!), she is deeply involved in cleaning up the shores and the seas, was involved with the homeless world cup, she podcasts, creates wonderful meditations, and seems very chilled out! Key Points of the Episode: How conne…

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S1 E1 | Clover Stroud 48:39

10M ago48:39

48:39

In this inaugural episode, I talk to Clover Stroud, she is an author, writer, journalist, podcaster, teacher and a Mum andbased in Washington. She chat about her transition from journalism to what she is doing today, and how she has captured the hearts and souls of her readers. Key Points of This Episode: How her words resonate with so many people …

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S3 E9 - How do I face the end of my pet's life with love? - with Sieske Valk 1:04:43

12M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Today we're talking to Sieske Valk about the difficult, and often avoided part of pet ownership - the end of their life. Sieske is an End of Life Doula and an advocate for ageing pets; She guides pet guardians through the autumn of their best friend's life. Combining a background in veterinary medicine and the social sciences, she has set up Autumn…

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S3 E8 - Ending a much-loved creative project (and the void that follows) with Kim Willis 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Welcome back writer, journalist and strategist Kim Willis to the show! You may remember Kim from series 2 when we talked about Knowing When To Quit the desire to have children (the pod's most downloaded episode to date). Today we're back discussing Kim's decision to quit her creative project Heroine's Journey - an event series, which championed fem…

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BONUS! How to Raise a Viking audiobook extract 21:20

1y ago21:20

21:20

To celebrate the publication of How to Raise a Viking and as a special thank you to listeners of the podcast we are delighted to share this exclusive extract from the audiobook. What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lot… After a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic child…

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Jen Ives and Emma Frankland 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Jen Ives and writer / performer Emma Frankland about whether we’d go and see an ex doing a show all about their exes, actively choosing to stay in relationships (or not), growing up during the Section 28 years and not having access to information about trans identities, writing for …

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Live from Hoxton Hall - with Cerys Bradley and Shivani Dave 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

46:31

In a live episode recorded at Hoxton Hall, Rosie chats to comedian Cerys Bradley and broadcaster Shivani Dave about weddings, coming out as nonbinary, when to advise a friend to break up with their partner and the best chocolate treats to turn to after a heartbreak. We also hear some fantastic audience contributions from poet Josi and writer Katie …

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Live from Cheerful Earful - with Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

In a live episode recorded at The Exhibit in Balham, Rosie chats to comedians Mary O’Connell, Hajar J. Woodland and Sharlin Jahan about the healing power of comedy, Tig Notaro, bisexuality, getting divorced in your twenties then going to LA and hitting on John Mayer, growing up Muslim, arranged marriages, sex ed lessons, giving yourself permission …

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Live from Margate Bookie - with Lucy Vine, Olivia Petter and Zahra Barri 1:17:50

1+ y ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In a live episode recorded at Margate Bookie, Rosie chats to authors Lucy Vine and Olivia Petter plus comedian Zahra Barri about whether we all have seven archetypes of ex - the first love, the work mistake, the friend with benefits, the overlap, the missed chance, the bastard and the serious one, dating app culture, whether marriages should expire…

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S3 E7 - Should I just quit and become a freelancer? With Anna Codrea-Rado 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Always wanted to go freelance? Today I'm talking to Anna Codrea-Rado - a journalist, podcaster and campaigner, whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, BBC and many others. I brought Anna on as a specialist in working life and freelancing. She's the author of 'You're The Business' - a book which supports people to make it alo…

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Live from IF Oxford - with Robin Dunbar and Max Dickins 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

57:01

In a live episode recorded at The Bullingdon as part of IF Oxford, Rosie chats to anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar and author Max Dickins about friendship - why why we need friends, how many friends we can have, friendship breakups, the ambiguous language of friendship, the When Harry Met Sally (or when Sally met Sally) que…

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S3 E6 - The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak with Rosie Wilby 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Today we're talking about Knowing When to quit relationships. We live in a society which tells us that the hallmark of a good relationship is one that lasts for a long time, but does that mean that we often stay in relationships too long? Today's guest is Rosie Wilby - an award-winning comedian, author, speaker and the creator of global hit podcast…

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Live from The Bill Murray - with Ria Lina, James Barr and Njambi McGrath 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

45:02

In a live episode recorded at The Bill Murray, Rosie chats to comedians Ria Lina, James Barr and Njambi McGrath about first loves, writing a revenge novel, finding a suspicious condom in your partner’s bin, living in a house with your ex, polygamy, Njambi’s great great grandmother’s seven wives, sex party rules, the myth of ‘exclusive’ dating apps,…

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Live from Green Man Festival - with Florence Schechter and Harriet Gibsone 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

In a live episode recorded at Green Man festival, Rosie chats to Vagina Museum founder Florence Schechter and writer Harriet Gibsone about breaking up at a festival, stalking your ex through their Spotify playlists, how social media fuels nostalgia, kissing boys at scout camp, meeting first loves on MSN Messenger, attachment styles, the cultural hi…

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Live from Norwich Arts Centre - with Lewis Buxton, James McDermott and Jess Morgan 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

53:49

In a live episode recorded at Norwich Arts Centre, Rosie chats to poets Lewis Buxton and James McDermott plus musician Jess Morgan about the challenges of writing poetry about exes, ghosting on the central line, having a best friend steal your girlfriend, dating someone who likes to dress up as a dalek, school crushes, teenage awkwardness, the etiq…

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Live from Norwich Arts Centre - with Grace Petrie and Molly Naylor 54:40

1+ y ago54:40

54:40

In a live episode recorded at Norwich Arts Centre, Rosie chats to musician / comedian Grace Petrie and writer / performer Molly Naylor about ego and rejection, the challenge of writing good songs when you’re happy, crushes on straight girls, being ‘pre-dumped’, role models, bisexuality, butch identities, gender nonconformity, dogging and much much …

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Backstage at Soho Theatre - with Ed Byrne 34:53

2y ago34:53

34:53

In an episode recorded backstage at Soho Theatre, Rosie chats to comedian Ed Byrne about whether tragedy plus time really does equal comedy, the healthy aspects of breakups, checking out of a relationship in order to make the other person dump you, why unrequited love leaves such an impression on us, advising friends after a breakup and having to t…

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Live from Cambridge Junction - with Darran Griffiths and Ali Warwood 39:29

2y ago39:29

39:29

In the second of two live episodes recorded at Cambridge Junction, Rosie chats to comedians Darran Griffiths and Ali Warwood about parenting, finding the right time to break up with someone, why women initiate the majority of breakups, reuniting with an ex via Facebook, meeting a partner via eBay feedback forums, early 90s dating sites, dick pics a…

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Live from Cambridge Junction - with Stephanie Laing and James Ross 46:21

2y ago46:21

46:21

In a live episode recorded at Cambridge Junction, Rosie chats to comedians Stephanie Laing and James Ross about trying polyamory then having two breakups on the same day, being dumped by someone who was bribed by wealthy parents to do so, how to stop making bad choices, whether you can train a bad kisser and turn them into a good one, partners who …

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