In this episode, Kate is joined by Elizabeth Day, an award-winning author, acclaimed podcaster and broadcaster, for a candid conversation about relationships, heartbreaks and friendships. About the episode: Elizabeth starts by opening up about her personal experience of relationships and separations, and what she learnt about herself through them. Kate and Elizabeth go on to explore why divorce isn’t a failure, the role your friendships play in your romantic relationships and tips on wha...
In this episode, Kate is joined by Elizabeth Day, an award-winning author, acclaimed podcaster and broadcaster, for a candid conversation about relationships, heartbreaks and friendships.
About the episode:
Elizabeth starts by opening up about her personal experience of relationships and separations, and what she learnt about herself through them. Kate and Elizabeth go on to explore why divorce isn’t a failure, the role your friendships play in your romantic relationships and tips on what to look out for in future partners. We finish off with Elizabeth sharing some incredible tips for those going through divorce or separation. Tune in so you don’t miss them!
If you’re navigating separation, divorce, or even just the idea of starting again, this is the perfect episode for you. It’s thought-provoking, honest, and packed with takeaways you can use right now. You might even leave feeling a little bit lighter and more positive about your previous relationships (and the potential for future love).
About our guests:
Elizabeth Day is an award-winning author, acclaimed podcaster, and broadcaster known for her honest and compassionate explorations of modern life, relationships, and failure. Her latest book, One Of Us is her tenth, following the success of her previous nonfiction title, Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, which became an instant Sunday Times Number One bestseller. Her novels—including the bestsellers Magpie and The Party—have been praised for their psychological insight and social commentary.
Elizabeth is the recipient of a Betty Trask Award and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She is also the creator and host of the chart-topping podcast How To Fail, where she interviews public figures about the lessons they’ve learned from setbacks. Through her production company, Daylight Productions, she works to amplify female and underrepresented voices in podcasting.
Elizabeth has written and spoken candidly about her personal journey, including the emotional challenges of infertility, experiences she has shared in an effort to break the silence and stigma around the subject. She has also explored the evolution of her romantic life, including the end of her first marriage and the self-redefinition that followed. After years of growth and reflection, she found lasting love with entrepreneur Justin Basini, whom she married in 2021. The couple live in South West London with their much-loved ginger cat.
Her openness about vulnerability, resilience, and human connection continues to resonate with readers and listeners around the world.
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Loved this episode? You can listen to Elizabeth Day’s podcast How to fail on your favourite platform, pre-order her latest book One of Us, and follow her on Instagram!
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