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Francesca Specter is a journalist and author of 'Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it' [https://g.co/kgs/ZWsRLb]. She came up with the concept of alonement, which essentially means spending time alone and actually enjoying it - which is a something a lot of us find difficult! In this episode, Francesca discusses how she deals with loneliness, how she's come to enjoy time alone, and whether the nerves of eating out alone ever *really* go away. Francesca Specter: chezspecter Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it [https://g.co/kgs/ZWsRLb] Alonement podcast [https://www.alonement.com/podcast] Podcast host: molly.raycraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Eliza Butterworth has been playing Lady Aelswith in The Last Kingdom since she was 21-years-old. After eight years, the series is finally coming to an end and she's now leaving the character behind. In this episode, Eliza discusses what's next, how she deals with rejection in her career, and how she maintains her health and wellbeing while working internationally. Eliza Butterworth: elizabutterworth Podcast host: molly.raycraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Martins Imhangbe has been on the acting scene since he left school, but Bridgerton was his first TV experience. His role as bare-knuckle boxer, Will Mondrich, put him in the spotlight. In this episode, Martins explains how he's staying grounded, why he's taking on a plant-based diet, and whether he'd step into the boxing ring in real life. Martins Imhangbe: martins_imhangbe_ Podcast host: molly.raycraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this special International Women's Day episode, we speak to Jess Joy, co-founder of I Am Paying Attention, Cherrelle Skeete, actress and co-founder of Blacktress, and Stephanie Daniels, a menopause coach. They share their insights on three overlooked areas of gender equality (ADHD/Autism diagnoses, being black and female/non-binary, and menopause in the workplace) and what more can be done to #BreakTheBias. I Am Paying Attention: https://www.iampayingattention.co.uk/ [https://www.iampayingattention.co.uk/] @iampayingattention Blacktress: https://www.blacktress.co.uk/ [https://www.blacktress.co.uk/] @blacktress_uk Authors recommended by Cherrelle: Bell Hooks, Audre Lourd, Alice Walker Stefanie Daniels, menopause coach: https://stefjdaniels.com/ [https://stefjdaniels.com/] @life_begins_at_menopause The book recommended by Stefanie: The Hormone Cure, Dr. Sara Gottfried Podcast host: @molly.raycraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

It’s been eight years since Ella Henderson released her debut album ‘Chapter One’, after appearing on The X-Factor. Since then, she’s suffered from anxiety attacks, focused on her wellbeing, and found love. In this episode, Ella shares how she manages her anxiety, what life is like living in a church, and how she’s used her experiences of mental health to produce her new album: ‘Everything I Didn’t Say’. The book Ella recommends: 'Lost Connections' by Johann Hari [https://g.co/kgs/HCEnyr] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.