Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Katie Piper

Gaby welcomes model, writer, and activist Katie Piper to the pod! 'One of the most important voices today' says Gaby - who believes we should all listen to Katie and her wisdom...and has been, for 18 years (which is the first time they met!)Pain transformed Katie's life (negatively for a long time after a horrendous acid attack) but has also given her purpose and direction and a joyful attitude towards life. We hope you enjoy this powerful and empowering conversation - and remember you can watch all our episodes on YouTube (and we'd love you to follow and subscribe there so you never miss an episode) Here's a little more about the book:In 'Still Beautiful' bestselling author, broadcaster and charity campaigner, Katie Piper challenges deeply ingrained societal thinking around beauty and ageing, and empowers women to embrace the process of getting older.When a life-threatening acid-attack left Katie physically and visibly scarred at just 24, her approach to ageing was irrevocably changed. Now in her early forties, and at an age she wasn’t certain she would reach in the early days of her recovery, Katie reflects on what it means to age ‘well’ in a world that places so much expectation on how women look. She wants to encourage women of all ages to embrace who they are and to question the reasons why we may not feel comfortable with our ageing bodies.

Matt Haig

Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy! They chat about his new book - 'The Midnight Train' - as well as being a mental health advocate, the curse of social media, bookshops, nature and much more! Remember you can watch all our episodes via our YouTube channel! Follow the link to like and subscribe - so you never miss an episode!

Sydnie Christmas

Singer, actress and Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas joins Gaby for a strawberry daiquiri and natter about all things joy. They discuss her new music, filming a video in Ibiza, BGT, her favourite musicals (and her dream role) and why a tube of lip balm has become her lucky charm. We also learn about the item that brings her the most joy in our Show n Tell section! Remember you can watch all our episodes via our YouTube channel! Please like and subscribe.

Danny O'Donoghue (from The Script)

The Script frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. Danny has been very open about some of the tough times he's gone through - and now, he's happily married, and beaming about it! They talk about fame, love, the struggle of the music industry and balancing home life with tour life, and the brand new album (which is coming out in August). He talks about what it means to be human, why we should all be walking in nature and getting off screens - and what inspired the songs on the new album, which are themed around the nostalgia for a time before phones and screens and AI.Gaby loves walking - and so does Danny - and they talk about listening to the natural sounds of the world, how good walking is for their mental health - and feeling gratitude. (Danny also reveals a bit of an exclusive about some video content they have made which will be coming out with this new album!) You can pre-save and pre-order The Script's new album now - and remember to follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel too pretty please!

Russell T Davies

Screenwriter and TV Producer - Russell T Davies - joins Gaby for a natter about his new series 'Tip Toe' - and his brilliant writing career (which includes 'It's A Sin', 'Dr Who' and 'Years & Years') He talks about predicting the future in his shows (there's no crystal ball apparently), writing 'on the nose', channelling anger into his work - and - bringing out the joy in his industry. Russell and the Pet Shop Boys have collaborated on a ballet of 'It's A Sin' - which is premiering soon. He tells us about that collaboration, and how much you have to change from the screenplay to what appears on stage. And of course - as with all our guests - Russell shares the thing that brings him joy in our Show n Tell section! Remember to please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel - and - follow the podcast on instagram too!