The BALANCE podcast

Episode 152: Francesca Specter on enjoying time alone

Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:55 GMT

Francesca Specter is a journalist and author of 'Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it'. 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

Alonement podcast

Podcast host: molly.raycraft

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Episode 151: Eliza Butterworth on health away from home

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:59 GMT

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

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Episode 150: Martins Imhangbe on boxing and Bridgerton

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:53 GMT

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

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Episode 149: International Women's Day Special

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:30 GMT

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/

@iampayingattention

Blacktress:

https://www.blacktress.co.uk/

@blacktress_uk

Authors recommended by Cherrelle: Bell Hooks, Audre Lourd, Alice Walker

Stefanie Daniels, menopause coach:

https://stefjdaniels.com/

@life_begins_at_menopause

The book recommended by Stefanie: The Hormone Cure, Dr. Sara Gottfried

Podcast host:

@molly.raycraft

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Episode 148: Ella Henderson on overcoming anxiety

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:01 GMT

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

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Episode 147: Lilly Sabri the physio turned fitness influencer with a 3 million plus following

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:38:28 GMT

In this episode we talk about the reality of being a rising star in the world of fitness influencing, and hear how Lily turned 30,000 followers to 3 million in lockdown. A woman driven by passion, Lily’s cookery books are inspired by the Mediterranean. Lily has kept a balanced life through practising what she preaches, hard work and a great relationship.

Join 3.22 million other users and follow Lily on You tube and check out The Anti-Inflammatory & Immunity Boosting Cookbook.

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Episode 146: Mark Livings, founder and brains behind Lyre’s a tasteful range of booze-free spirits

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:51:12 GMT

Mark Livings is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and brains behind a wonderful new range of alcohol-free spirits. He talks candidly about burnout, business and of course healthier drinking choices.

To find out more about Lyre's and their free mixology classes, visit lyres.co.uk and follow them on Facebook and Instagram

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Episode 145: Hayley Hasselhoff on exploring the importance of acceptance, and staying grounded.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:41:23 GMT

Actor, model, and body positive activist Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models.

Hayley (whose dad happens to be David Hasselhoff) is currently contributing fashion and wellbeing editor at Marie Claire UK.

She’s also a fashion stylist who’s worked on This Morning and Good Morning America – and she’s had leading acting roles, including as Amber in ABC’s Huge, where she played a girl with body dysmorphia.

Today we talk about her new podcast, about her experience of mental health, her role as a plus size ambassador – as well as exploring the importance of acceptance, and staying grounded.

Follow her on Instagram @hhasslehoff

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Episode 144: Kat Pither on managing anxiety and PTSD through yoga and wellbeing

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Kat Pither is the 31-year-old founder of Yogi Bare, 500-hour certified yoga teacher and wellness journalist and writer.

Kat says with Yogi Bare she has created as a brand for rebels and misfits. It’s the physical manifestation of the concept of yoga being for everybody and everybody.

From humble beginnings, Kat envisioned a way of channelling her creativity to find her own way of managing acute anxiety and PTSD through yoga and wellbeing.

As we chat she explains that it wasn’t a straightforward love affair with yoga – her first classes took her well out of her comfort zone. She didn’t feel she fitted in – but she kept going back.

Kat found that ‘yoga land’ could sometimes be alien and hard to connect with so set out to create a brand that could inspire all.

Kat has created an accessible range of innovative, eco-centric products that are designed to galvanize creativity, movement, and play.

She has organically built a loyal community of Yogi Bare ‘cubs' who support and follow the brand online and off-line.

She’s playful, creative, and so much more than a maker of mats. When we speak Kat has landed in America with a plan to connect with Californians and tell them about her brand.

yogi-bare.co.uk

Follow her on Instagram @yogi.bare

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Episode143: The mental health workout

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:17 GMT

Zoë Aston, is the author of Your Mental Health Workout: A 5-Week Programme to a Healthier, Happier Mind (https://yourmentalhealthworkout.com/).

She’s a London-based therapist, mental health consultant, speaker and author with over a decade's experience working with mental health.

As well as her book, Zoë has created an online 5-week programme that will get your mental health in shape.

Like many who work in this space, Zoe has her own mental health back story. A sensitive child, she battle with self-harm, an eating disorder and intense shyness - but has worked her way through this, learning tools and techniques that will help others. As the saying goes, healer, heal thyself.

Zoe’s approach is practical and positive. We all have mental health and we don’t have to wait for a crisis to get in shape.

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Episode 142: Peter Maciver says hard graft and a focus on results is why PMAC fitness is so successful

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Peter Maciver, aka, PMAC, runs a successful fitness business coaching clients on and off line (https://www.pmacfitness.com/). His clients include celeb names and regular people – but whoever he's training his focus is on results. In lockdown he created a 12-week Transformation programme and continues to come up with innovative ways to reach – and challenge – anyone wanting to get fitter, and improve their life. He’s created a life he’s happy with – through as he says ‘hard graft’ – that means getting up at 430am, training every day, and moving to a house very close to his favourite yoga studio. He makes healthy choices for his body and soul, on a daily basis, including eating right – and making sure he takes care of his mum and brother. Check him out on instagram @pmacfitness and join 80,000 other followers for daily inspiration, videos and chats.

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Episode 141: Freddie Fox on breaking through and taking risks

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:45:19 GMT

It's my final episode of the BALANCE podcast (this is James typing here) - but the podcast will continue!

So there was no one better to welcome back than returning hero: the great Freddie Fox. Freddie can be seen stealing the show in The Pursuit Of Love (on iPlayer).

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Episode 140: Gennaro Contaldo on a life of food, eternal youth and his beloved Parmigiano Reggiano

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:28:51 GMT

What a man. What a life. What energy.

We chat with the great Gennaro Contaldo about a remarkable life dominated by his great passion: food.

The icon of Italian cuisine also shares tips for eternal youth. And we chat about another great love of his: Parmigiano Reggiano.

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Episode 139: Barry Hearn on success, self-betterment and leaving a legacy

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:42:13 GMT

We sit down with one of the truly great Britons: the iconic Barry Hearn.

The self-made sports promoter talks about an extraordinary life packed with ups and downs - with the ups proving genre-defining.

Barry is a hugely inspiring figure, having made his fortune from his proud working-class roots with hard work, passion, a lust for life and a never-say-die attitude putting him on top of the world.

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Episode 138: Fiona Arrigo on healing in a changing world and what we can do to help

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:06:49 GMT

We chat with one of the icons of the world of wellbeing: the great Fiona Arrigo.

Fiona is founder of The Arrigo Programme, she is an internationally acclaimed and much-loved psychotherapist, intuitive healer, mentor and Life teacher. We talk about Fiona's remarkable journey into wellbeing, and what her thoughts are as we all come out of lockdown.

To find out more about Fiona and to work with her, please visit her site to find out more.

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Episode 137: Alan Dolan on being the Breath Guru and how breathwork can change our lives

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:59:25 GMT

Talk about a timely episode: we chat with renowned breath guru to the stars: the remarkable Alan Dolan.

To find out more about Alan - including a chance to book sessions with him - please visit his site.

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Episode 136: Nikesh Patel on the key tenets for making decisions, diversity and Starstruck

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:49:59 GMT

Egads - what a pleasure it was for BALANCE to chat with the sort of chap you'd take home to meet your mum: the great Nikesh Patel.

We chat Nikesh's life and career, diversity and much more - including Nikesh's insightful process for picking a project (something we can all be inspired by).

Starstruck is out now on iPlayer

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Episode 135: Jessie Mei Li on inspiring, living truthfully and hit show Shadow & Bone

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:20:36 GMT

Say hello to your new favourite person: the great Jessie Mei Li.

Jessie makes for warm and wonderful company as we chat her life, how she is an inspiration to so many and how she will continue to inspire. This makes for an incredibly powerful and very special episode.

Shadow & Bone is out now on Netflix. And you can follow Jessie on Instagram here.

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Episode 134: Henry Lloyd-Hughes on maintaining one's mental health in showbusiness and hit show The Irregulars

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Henry Lloyd-Hughes has a career to die for - but you wouldn't know it to spend time in his company.

Henry has shone in hit after hit: Killing Eve, Les Miserables, The Pale Horse and, now, global smash The Irregulars on Netflix. Yet he somehow undercuts everything with winning self-deprecation.

It was a pleasure to chat with Henry, who truly lifts the lid on the world of acting.

The Irregulars is available to watch now on Netflix.

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Episode 133: Madeleine Shaw on find her calling, fertility and Better You

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:54:53 GMT

Madeleine Shaw is positive force of nature - listen for yourself. Talk about someone who has found their calling in life!

Here, the wellbeing influencer, nutritional therapist and author talks about finding her calling, her work with BetterYou and much more.

Feeling stressed or anxious? Madeleine's soothing tone will change all that.

To find out more about Madeleine's work with BetterYou, please visit here.

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Episode 132: Ric Flair on a remarkable life, upcoming Wrestlemania and, finally, putting on the brakes

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:40:23 GMT

"Woooooo!"

We chat with the greatest wrester of all time, an icon of the WWE and beyond, the Nature Boy: Ric Flair.

At 72 years young, we meet a Ric who's - after years of very heavy living - putting on the brakes. We talk his remarkable life, the immense pride he has in his daughter Charlotte (who could well usurp his world record 16 world titles) and, of course, upcoming Wrestlemania!

WrestleMania is a two-night event streaming live on Saturday 10th April and Sunday 11th April, available on WWE Network.

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Episode 131: Thaddea Graham on a remarkable life, the magic of trees and The Irregulars

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:28:14 GMT

Strap in for a strong contender for "loveliest person ever" - the incredibly talented Thaddea Graham.

This rising star of the acting world is the lead in the new Netflix hit show The Irregulars. Set in Victorian England, this series follows a street gang who are enlisted by a certain Sherlock Holmes. But please be warned! This is a very different show to what you might expect - with plenty of thrills and chills along the way (BALANCE has just about returned from behind the sofa).

Thaddea also talks about her remarkable life (no spoilers in this blurb, guys), the magic of trees and the soul-searching card game We're Not Really Strangers (which could can find out more about here).

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Episode 130: Jen Brister on parenthood and being 'The Other Mother'

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:17:31 GMT

We chat with one of Britain's best comedians: the great Jen Brister.

Jen - a star of Live At The Apollo - talks candidly about parenthood, as well as her brilliant book The Other Mother, out now in paperback and also strongly recommended as audiobook. We would also recommend you catch Jen live whenever is legally possible - she's one of the best in the biz.

This episode was recorded live at Always Be Comedy.

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Episode 129: Antoinette Tuff on how she became an accidental hostage negotiator

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:58:57 GMT

BALANCE and Fora - The Flexible workplace platform reimagining the working day - have partnered to bring you the 'Amazing Lives' podcast. This is a live-streamed recording hosted by BBC Radio London's Jumoké Fashola, with special guest Antoinette Tuff, created and produced by Tim Arthur.

Antoinette became an accidental hostage negotiator when a gunman entered an elementary school in Georgia, USA.

“The first words I heard were, ‘today everybody dies.’ That's when I looked up and saw him standing there with an AK-47 in his hand.”

On 19 August 2013, Antoinette Tuff from Decatur, Georgia, was a severely depressed school bookkeeper, devastated by the break-up of her 33 year-long marriage. As a single mother, she was now faced with the daunting challenge of raising a son with multiple disabilities and a daughter in law school while facing bankruptcy.

The next day, her life changed forever. She managed to prevent a mass shooting.

Antoinette now gives talks all over the world teaching people the three Cs of how to negotiate your way through a crisis – stay ‘calm, confident and compassionate’. She recently launched her Living On Purpose Program which teaches women how to be bold, brave and fearless and keep themselves safe in any situation.

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Episod 128: Alex Hartley on the importance of sport and the Hundred Rising initiative

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:41:38 GMT

We chat with England cricket World Cup winner Alex Hartley. Alex talks candidly about a life in sport, and why sport is so important. The Lancashire star also talks about upcoming cricket tournament The Hundred.

Alex also reveals more about The Hundred Rising - a new initiative providing opportunities for anyone wanting to perhaps break into sport or media. To find out more, please visit the official site.

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Episode 127: Omari Douglas on doing the hard yards, and the impact of It's A Sin

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:28:36 GMT

Omari Douglas is one of the most exiting acting talents around, following global smash It's A Sin.

Here, we talk about how Omari did the hard yards on the stage, before landing the life-changing role of in Russell T Davies's masterpiece, currently available on All 4.

Omari also shares what he went through while making the show, which continues to have an impact around the world.

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Episode 126: Charlene McKenna on how to cope with knockbacks and new show Bloodlands

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:32:56 GMT

The great Charlene McKenna is a multi-award-winning actor in Ireland and will now be even better-known to British audiences thanks to rollicking new thriller Bloodlands (Sundays, 9pm, BBC One).

This immensely likable acting powerhouse has enjoyed huge success (and, as Charlene says, she's still only just getting started) and yet has had knockbacks along the way. Here, Charlene shares tips on how to cope and bounce back (while being hilariously funny throughout!).

Also, despite big success, Charlene could never get too big for her boots - as she explains...

Bloodlands is on BBC One on Sundays at 9pm. Episode 1 is available to watch now on iPlayer.

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Episode 125: Kyle Marvin on creativity and doing your own thing

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:32:23 GMT

Here's a tip if you're creative: keep your ears open. Stop to listen to the world around you. That might be trickier to do right now, but it could be on your lockdown walk, or in the supermarket or with your family. You never know what nuggets you might pick up.

This is one of the gems we picked up from a heart-warming chat with US film producer, writer and actor Kyle Marvin, the star and co-writer of critically acclaimed comedy indie The Climb, which is out now on home ents and digital download.

As you will discover, this was recorded "in the before time" - we chatted in a London hotel bar, so please do enjoy the clinking of glasses and background chatter.

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Episode 124: Greg Rutherford shares some of the secrets of his success

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:39:39 GMT

One of BALANCE's favourite-ever episodes: the great Greg Rutherford.

The multi-gold-medal-winning long-jumper here reveals some of the secrets of his success - while proving hilarious and heart-warming company.

Greg is an ambassador for Alaska Seafood. To find out more, click here.

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Episode 123: Clara Amfo on the importance of remaining grounded and why there's reason for optimism

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:56:44 GMT

We welcome the great Clara Amfo to the BALANCE podcast and what wonderful company she was too.

We talk the magic of Beyonce, the importance of remaining grounded, getting through "Lockdown 3" and much more.

Clara also reveals why she believes there's cause for optimism in the future.

You can listen to Clara on Radio 1's iconic The Live Lounge here.

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Episode 122: Paul Olima on a defiantly non-BS approach to fitness

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:36:59 GMT

Are you ready to meet your new favourite fitness influencer? Then strap in for the great Paul Olima. His new book Fit is out now and the book you need if you want to get, well, fit. Please find out more here.

You can follow Paul on Instagram here and TikTok here.

Paul proves refreshingly candid company as we chat all things fitness, sport and much more.

As ever, if you've enjoyed the episode, please give it a share. We are @balanceldn across the socials

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Episode 121: Rose Matafeo on flaws, finding the funny and Baby Done

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:54:37 GMT

Rose Matafeo is one of the hottest comedians on the planet having won awards, recorded a stand-up special and chalked up a raft of TV and film appearances across the planet.

The pride of New Zealand now stars in the superb Baby Done - exec produced by Taika Waititi - available to watch across digital platforms from 22 January. Rose plays Zoe, who becomes pregnant to her long-term boyfriend. But is this really what Zoe really wants? As with many great comedies, this tugs at the heartstrings one moment, before having you laugh uproariously the next.

Rose can also be seen in stand-up special Horndog on BBC Three in March and new series Starstruck, on BBC Three and HBO Max later in the year.

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Episode 120: BOSH! on veganism, Veganuary and making changes in your life

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:49:38 GMT

Our dear friends the BOSH! boys are BALANCE's first-ever repeat podcast guests - it's minor podcasting history for us here at BALANCE.

The boys are on glorious form and share their tips for attempting veganism. Indeed, if you're trying Veganuary - or simply trying to be more vegan - then this is the episode for you. And even if you're not then it's always an entertaining listen with Ian Theasby and Henry Firth - aka BOSH.

Their new book - Speedy BOSH! - is out now. And you can find out more here.

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Episode 119: Lloyd Griffith on the need for more working-class voices, anxiety and life on the road

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:39:46 GMT

We welcome one of the funniest acts on the stand-up circuit - Lloyd Griffith - to the BALANCE podcast.

Lloyd is going on tour. When? Well, that's down to the ol' Panny D. We would strongly recommend getting a ticket for a night of belly laughs. Lloyd's site is here.

Lloyd is on very candid form as he talks anxiety, mental health, what life is REALLY like on the road and so much more. And, yes, the language is a little fruity so perhaps not one to play in front of the nippers...

Also, as I say in the intro, if you're doing veganuary, then BALANCE wishes you well. Good luck!

If you could rate, review and subscribe, then it all helps like you would not believe! We are at the socials on @balanceLDN

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Episode 118: Rhonda Byrne on making a movie, Oprah and changing lives

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:40:32 GMT

We're back, beebee! And what a way to return: one of the icons of the personal development world: Rhonda Byrne.

We cover so much in this memorable episode: Rhonda's global breakthrough via Oprah Winfrey, the way Rhonda's work continues to change lives and, of course, her fabulous new film The Secret: Dare To Dream.

To the uninitiated, Rhonda is the multi-million selling author of The Secret, The Power, The Magic and more. To say I'm a huge fan is an understatement.

The Secret Dare To Dream is out now on digital download. Please click here to rent and find out more.

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Episode 117: Heidi Lynch on Avocado Toast and the magic of making things happen

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Heidi Lynch was an auditioning actor - go for parts in the hope you might land them. And then, who knows what?

And then the affable Canadian had an epiphany: surely it makes more sense to create things myself?

Fast forward and we have new hit show Avocado Toast - available to watch now on Amazon Prime (in the UK, at least).

Heidi proves uplifting and inspiring company as she shares her secrets of taking control.

To drop us a line, please email podcast@balance.media

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Episode 116: RHODES on music, hope and finding light in the dark

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT

The brilliant British singer/songwriter RHODES is guest on the BALANCE podcast, and what an uber-mensch he us too.

We talk about his career, his mental health, music and so much more in a wonderfully candid chat.

Please check out RHODES'S YouTube channel here. And his Insta here.

As ever, to drop me a line, I'm on podcast@balance.media

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Episode 115: Khadijah Mellah on racing, being an inspiration and finding your calling

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

We chat with the hugely inspiring Khadijah Mellah, who made headlines around the world in 2019 when the jockey won at Glorious Goodwood. In victory, Khadijah became the British Muslim female to win a horse race when she won the Magnolia Cup. Given her popularity, the way she continues to break down barriers in sport and for the way she inspires (as you'll discover, Khadijah certainly inspires BALANCE), Khadijah is now an ambassador for Great British Racing. What heart-bursting joy it was to chat with her.

Khadijah Mellah is an ambassador for Great British Racing. To find out more please visit www.greatbritishracing.com.

And to drop me a line, please email podcast@balance.media. And for sales, please email: sales@balance.media

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Episode 114: Toheeb Jimoh on Anthony, diversity and the magic of The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

One of the most remarkable talents to break through in recent years, actor Toheeb Jimoh is on the BALANCE podcast.

We chat the seminal Anthony, in which Toheeb has earned rave reviews as the murdered teenager Anthony Walker in Jimmy Walker's stunning drama - available to watch on iPlayer.

And we can soon see Anthony in Ted Lasso, coming soon to Apple TV.

To drop me an email, I'm at podcast@balance.media; for sales: sales@balance.media

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Episode 113: Eddie Hearn on drive, determination and becoming a meme sensation

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The hugely charismatic sports promoter Eddie Hearn is guest on the BALANCE podcast. Such are BALANCE's fanboy levels that we only just stopped shy of asking for an autograph.

Eddie's new book Relentless can be here. And his ingenious Fight Camp launches 1 August with more information here.

To get in touch, please email me at podcast@balance.media and for sales enquiries email sales@balance.media

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Episode 112: Esme Creed Miles on creativity, Hanna and the importance of indie

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Esme's schedule wouldn't allow it, but we'd be up for a pod a week with the star of Hanna. Esme was on sparkling form on the BALANCE podcast as we talk lockdown, long days, the importance of indie and indie voices and so much more.

Hanna seasons 1 & 2 are available to watch now on Amazon. To find out more about Hanna, visit here.

Drop us a line at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 111: Seann Walsh on the art of comedy

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

One of the greats of comedy - Seann Walsh - is on the BALANCE podcast.

You can see Seann live - once this is all over, of course - here. One of the most naturally funny comedians ever.

Drop us a line at podcast@balance.media

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Episode 110: Gaz Oakley on the joy of veganism

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

We chat with one of the loveliest people in food: Gaz Oakley.

Oh, and please forgive my squawk of a voice: this was done during peak home schooling.

To find out more about Gaz, please click here.

And to buy Gaz's frankly stunning books, please click here.

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Episode 109: Hanna Sillitoe on turning a criticism into success

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Hanna Sillitoe is on the BALANCE podcast.

The skin-healing expert reveals how a harsh comment during childhood would have such a profound impact on her life. And how we choose to react to such things can change everything - after all, we chat as Hanna has a hugely successful book and best-selling range of plant-based skincare.

To find out more, please visit Hanna's official site.

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Episode 108: Weruche Opia on I May Destroy You and dreaming big

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

I May Destroy You is - quite rightly - earning all the plaudits and rave reviews right now.

And so we are thrilled to talk with one of the stars - Weruche Opia - about the BBC hit.

Weruche - like Balance - is also a fan of dreaming big.

Drop us a line at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 107: Himesh Patel on breakout success and The Luminaries

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Himesh Patel is on the BALANCE podcast!

BALANCE had coincidentally just watched - and fallen in love with - hit movie Yesterday before the chance to speak to lovely Himesh arose, and so couldn't believe our luck (if we sound even giddier than usual).

We talk about Danny Boyle's beloved film, doing the hard yards on Eastenders, the selfless work done by so many on lockdown, the return of football (Himesh is a Spurs fan) and much more.

Drop us a line at podcast@balance.media

The Luminaries starts Sunday 21 June, whereupon all episodes will be available on iPlayer.

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Episode 106: Jake Lambert on turning creativity into a career

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Jake Lambert is one of the hottest properties in British comedy.

Also known as @littlelostlad on social media, Jake shares how he went from having a knack of being good at Twitter to playing to thousands while supporting Michael McIntyre on tour, writing for top TV shows and chalking up a raft of TV appearances.

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Episode 105: Iain Morris & Damon Beesley on taking that big leap

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Iain Morris & Damon Beesley are two absolute titans of British comedy.

They've worked with, nurtured or helped break through the likes of Sasha Baron Cohen, Peter Kay, Ricky Gervais and many more, before finding huge success on their own terms with The Inbetweeners. The sitcom proved a profound hit and spawned two eye-wateringly successful sequels.

Now Damon and Iain have scored another goal (sorry!) with terrific football sitcom The First Team; all episodes are available to watch on iPlayer.

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Episode 104: Laura Woods on working up from "the bottom", trolls and triumph

Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

One of the most exciting presences across TV and radio - the wonderful Laura Woods - is guest on the BALANCE podcast.

As Laura says, she has worked her way up from being a runner to becoming one of the most beloved figures in broadcasting - no wonder TalkSport snapped her up to host the coveted breakfast slot. As well as radio, Laura has also become a titan at Sky Sports, where she started out at "the bottom".

As ever, drop me a line at podcast@balance.media

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Episode 103: Pippa Bennett-Warner on a zen mindset, Gangs Of London and diversity

Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Pippa Bennett-Warner is on the BALANCE podcast!

The supremely talented actor talks about the benefits of having a zen mindset, lockdown life and spellbinding new show Gangs Of London, which is available to watch across Sky and NOW TV.

If you're in need of a calming presence right now (I know I am!), then Pippa proves the most perfect company.

Get in touch at podcast@balance.media

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Episode 102: Rafe Spall on Trying, home schooling and the "Panny D"

Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Rafe Spall is on the BALANCE podcast! The actor was on terrific form as we chat his new Apple TV+ show Trying and much more.

To find out more about his new show Trying, visit here.

Rafe also used the term "global Panny D", which caused BALANCE to spit tea everywhere.

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Episode 101: Alice Liveing on explosive fame and blazing a trail

Mon, 04 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Alice Liveing is on the BALANCE podcast! The wellbeing guru, influencer, personal trainer and author proves terrific company as we talk about her remarkable rise to prominence, life in lockdown, explosive fame, helping people and so much more.

To find out more about Alice, follow her on Instagram and visit her official site.

Want to work with Balance? Get in touch: sales@balance.media. To drop me a line: podcast@balance.media

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Episode 100: Alexandra Daddario on listening to your heart

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Happy 100th episode, BALANCE listeners! And what a way to celebrate: with the life-affirmingly lovely Alexandra Daddario.

The Hollywood superstar talks about the magic of what can happen when you listen to your heart - and the importance of blocking out the negative chatter.

Can You Keep A Secret? is available across home ents from 4 May. You can view the trailer here. And the pre-order link is here.

Alexandra's new YouTube channel is here.

This episode is sponsored by CBII – to find out more about CBD oil you can trust click here.

Want to work with Balance? Get in touch: sales@balance.media. To drop me a line: podcast@balance.media

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Episode 99: Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari on lockdown relationship advice

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari is guest on the BALANCE podcast! And a timely episode it is too!

The relationship expert offers her vast wisdom to anyone trying to make love work on lockdown. Dr Kalanit proves perfect company - this episode is positively crammed with insight and advice for you to live by in lockdown.

To find out more about Dr Kalanit, please click here.

This episode is sponsored by CBII – to find out more about CBD oil you can trust click here.

Want to work with Balance? Get in touch: sales@balance.media. To drop me a line: podcast@balance.media

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Episode 98: Jo Hartley on AfterLife, Shane Meadows and building a body of work

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Jo Hartley is one of Britain's finest actors - but you wouldn't know it from listening to this gem of an episode. Self-deprecating, grounded and always humble, Jo undercuts every achievement with a gag and a laugh, to make for an incredibly warm episode.

What's more, this is someone who is very much living the "Balance" life - even on lockdown. Meditation, reading, exercise, a love of Carl Jung and a routine of work ensures Jo still has the world by the tail.

What's more, her body of work speaks for itself: This Is England, Dead Man's Shoes, AfterLife, In My Skin and so much more.

This is a hugely inspiring episode for anyone who feels like they're doing the hard yards - sometimes it's important to take stock and look at everything you've achieved so far. And, if you're like Jo, you know the future will be even brighter.

As you'll discover, we started chatting from the off, and so the episode joins us very much mid-chat.

This episode is sponsored by CBII – to find out more about CBD oil you can trust click here.

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Episode 97: Spencer Matthews on the joy of sobriety

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Spencer Matthews is on the BALANCE podcast. And what a lovely guy he is to boot, with Spencer chronicling his eventful journey from Made In Chelsea to owner of the hugely successful Clean Liquor Co.

We talk the lockdown, sobriety, love, drive, determination and much more. To find out more about - and indeed buy - Clean Liquor, click here.

Made In Chelsea is but a memory to Spencer now, who has found love, happiness and a family with Vogue Williams - who appears for a cameo! Spencer proves incredibly frank company - and admits the reality show was only a stepping stone

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Want to work with Balance? Get in touch: sales@balance.media. To drop me a line: podcast@balance.media

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Episode 96: Arron Crascall on breaking the internet

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Viral and internet sensation Arron Crascall is on the Balance podcast.

Warning - contains one or two stories some viewers may find a bit much! This is me just flagging. Let's call it NSFW.

However, the Arron fans will be delighted - the internet superstar was on sparkling form. To buy tickets for his tour, please click here.

Please do forgive his cough, bless him - we tried to edit out the cough as much as possible. It was recorded many weeks ago.

This episode is sponsored by CBII – to find out more about CBD oil you can trust click here.

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Episode 95: Lennie James on a remarkable life and Save Me Too

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Lennie James on the Balance podcast. One of the greats of stage and screen, we talk about a glittering career that has seen him become a global star. Not that Lennie has ever wanted to be a star - this is someone who lets the body of work speak for itself.

Lennie very kindly chatted with us from Texas, making this our first "lockdown" episode to go out. We talk Save Me Too, The Walking Dead, Line Of Duty, Lennie's remarkable life and so much more.

Save Me Too is on Sky and Now TV now - and please know, the second series is every inch as wonderful as the incredible first. Lennie James - a very special talent.

This episode is sponsored by CBII – to find out more about CBD oil you can trust click here.

Want to work with Balance? Get in touch: sales@balance.media. To drop me a line: podcast@balance.media

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Episode 94: Kevin Guthrie on grit, Scotland, football and The English Game

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Kevin Guthrie is the star of major new Netflix series The English Game, which is out now.

The affable Scot talks football, grit, tall poppy syndrome, and much more.

What a lovely guy!

Want to work with Balance? Maybe it's creative solutions, brand partnership or something else. Please email sales@balance.media

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Episode 93: Alistair Petrie on Sex Education and positivity

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Alistair Petriehas been in every TV show and film ever made. This a slight exaggeration.

We talk to one of acting's great kings of versatility about positivity and so much more.

Sex Education is on Netflix now.

Fancy working with Balance? Get in touch at sales@balance.media. Maybe you're a like-minded brand, or you want to work with us across creative solutions.

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Episode 92: Amrita Acharia on The Good Karma Hospital and Norwegian comfort

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The brilliant Amrita Acharia is guest on the BALANCE podcast.

We chat all things Good Karma Hospital and much more - the beloved medical drama is back on ITV1.

Now then - to advertise on the Balance podcast email sales@balance.media. Also, if you'd like to work with us with a view to integrated marketing or creative solutions, get in touch. Could we help like-minded brands communicate with our audience? Drop us a line at sales@balance.media

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Episode 91: Dr David Hamilton on kindness (live episode)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Dr David Hamilton is on the Balance podcast!

Our editor and founder Sophie Scott sat down with Dr David to talk about the importance of kindness.

Given this is a live episode, as you can imagine, this was recorded a few weeks before what we're all currently going through.

Yet given the themes, we hope this will provide some sort of nourishment for the soul. On behalf of BALANCE, our thoughts are with you all.

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Episode 90: Prue & Peta Leith on the food industry and the secret to eternal youth

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Straight off the bat, there is no way Prue Leith is 80. We talk about this, Prue & niece Peta's fantastic new book and much more.

Also, please know, this was recorded before the global corona pandemic - we feel it necessary to point out as we all sound so jolly.

New book, The Vegetarian Kitchen, is available to buy here. Peta is vegetarian. Prue enjoys meat yet is cutting back. So they combined their vast knowledge on what promises to be one of the year’s major releases.

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Episode 89: Mark Stanley on the North and being true to yourself

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

BALANCE gets very Northern on this Leeds-tastic episode of the BALANCE podcast. And that's because our guest is the pride of Leeds: Mark Stanley!

Sulphur & White is in cinemas now - we talk about the themes of the film, which tells the true story of a high-flying city trader who wrestles with the ghosts of his past. We also talk new film Run, and much more.

You can find out more about Sulphur & White here.

We will admit - the language gets incredibly fruity on this one, so NSFW.

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Episode 88: Dynamo on beating the bullies and bouncing back

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Dynamo is on the BALANCE podcast!

The king of magic (we've given him that name) is back after five years away, and his new Sky One show - Beyond Belief - promises to be another stone-cold classic. After all, this is someone who has changed the game when it comes to magic.

In this candid chat, Dynamo talks about the school bullies who inspired him to dig deep and push himself further than he thought possible. He talks about his battle with Crohn's disease. And talks about his great passion: magic.

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Episode 87: Kate Phillips on Era 50:50, Peaky Blinders and breakout success

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Happy International Women's Day! And to celebrate, we have recorded a special bonus episode!

Our guest is one of the rising stars of TV and film: the great Kate Phillips.

Kate is arguably best known for the role of Linda Shelby on BBC mega-smash Peaky Blinders. And she's also enjoyed huge success with Aftermath, The Crown, the Downton Abbey film and much more.

Kate also talks about the great work done by Era 50:50, who campaign for 50-50 representation on stage and screen. You can find out more about them here.

As ever, we are on podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 86: Kori Rae on life inside Pixar and Onward

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at Pixar? Balance certainly has.

We chat with Pixar producer Kori Rae, who has seen her career flourish at the beloved animation studio. Kori has worked on some of Pixar's tentpole pieces, with the latest - Onward - set to be yet another mega-smash.

The film star Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and Julia Louis Dreyfus as a suburban family struggling with grief yet united by love. And, this being Pixar, there is a delicious twist: this is a family of elves, with the film is set in a magical realm. That means brothers Holland and Pratt must team up and go on a quest with a view to bringing back their dad... And we will say no more than that!

Onward is in cinemas now.

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Episode 85: David Schwimmer & Nick Mohammed on feeling the funny

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

David Schwimmer & Nick Mohammed are guests on the BALANCE podcast! Two of the funniest comedy actors around.

Creator and writer Nick opens up about landing his first full TV show after years of grafting on the comedy circuit.

And David indulges BALANCE by revealing how he made one of the great Friends scenes come to life (one for the fellow hardcore Friends fans!).

All episodes of their uproariously funny sitcom Intelligence are available to watch now on Sky and NOW TV.

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Episode 84: Tom Rosenthal on circumcision and finding a purpose

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Tom Rosenthal is a brilliant actor and stand-up comedian.

The star of Friday Night Dinners and Plebs is currently on tour with new show Manhood. Tickets can be bought here.

Like millions of others, Tom was circumcised. And this is something that has traumatised him ever since. In his brilliant new show (which BALANCE has seen many times), Tom address his problems with circumcision and, as he reveals in our chat, hopes to make a positive change.

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Episode 83: Slumflower on astrology and getting over a break-up

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Chidera Eggerue - aka Slumflower - is on the Balance podcast!

Her stunning new book - How To Get Over A Boy - is available to buy here.

Chidera makes for wonderfully frank and engaging company, and it was a real treat to have her on. She teaches us about astrology, and so much more.

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Episode 82: Paul McKenna on love, life and relationships

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

One of the titans of the world of wellbeing, Paul McKenna, joins us on the Balance podcast.

This chat is packed with wisdom, insight and advice. Doesn't matter if you're in or out of a relationship, his new book is for you. You can buy it here.

As ever, please get in touch at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 81: Rebecca Dennis on breathwork (with an exercise for you included!)

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Dennis - aka Breathing Tree - is a breathwork expert.

We kick off with an unplanned chat about parenting, before Rebecca talks about the life-changing nature of breathwork. And, yes, as promised, Rebecca very kindly presents an exercise for us all to do.

Rebecca is also a Ricola brand ambassador - as we say in the chat, you can enjoy a Ricola sweet while enjoying a mindful moment.

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Episode 80: Joel Dommett on graft and making it happen

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

He truly is a prince among men - the wonderful Joel Dommett!

You can buy tickets to his tour show here.

And enjoy lovely Joel on The Masked Singer on Saturdays on ITV1.

As ever, please drop us a line at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 79: Henry Cavill on mental wellbeing, turning setbacks into wins and investing in No1 Rosemary Water

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Henry Cavill is guest on the Balance podcast!

We sat down with the A-list superstar to talk mental wellbeing, turning setbacks into wins and the role gaming plays in Henry's life.

Henry has also become an investor in No1 Rosemary Water, and so we kick off the chat to talk about that. You can find out more about No1 Rosemary Water here.

You can drop us an email at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 78: Pinch Of Nom on being reluctant superstars

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Pinch Of Nom are incredibly successful best-selling inspirational superstars - even if they'd both rather be at home watching Netflix.

A mere glimpse at the best-sellers charts tells its own story: everything they touch turns to gold.

But you would NOT know it to meet them.

You can buy their books here.

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Episode 77: Rufus Sewell on the universe, life and The Pale Horse

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Sound the charisma klaxon! It's Rufus Sewell on the podcast!

The beloved thespian proves refreshingly candid company (my jaw hit the floor at his opening gambit on The Holiday!).

He is wonderful in The Pale Horse, which can be seen on BBC One. It is a terrific two-parter and you can find out more about it here.

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 76: Rhys James on resilience, setbacks and comedy

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Rhys James is one of the finest stand-ups of a generation - but he's not had everything go his own way. Here the Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo star reveals what it's really been like making it in the world of comedy.

You can buy tickets for his tour here.

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Episode 75: Melissa Hemsley on eating green and... socks?!

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Melissa Hemsley makes for hilarious company on the Balance podcast. We talk her new book Eat Green, which is out now and can be bought here.

We will also level with you - the conversation also takes some very odd turns (NSFW!). At one point we posit how no one wants to be Episode 69 - and that proves quite the sidetrack... Oh, and there's socks chat.

And 10 house points to Melissa for correctly guessing that this would be episode 75! Incredible and genuinely not planned.

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Episode 74: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on changing your life

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Sorry, Dr Strange - the universe has a better doctor: Rangan Chatterjee.

We love the good doctor, who proves inspiring company. Need some positivity, wellbeing advice and a darn great talker? Dr Rangan is your guy.

His new book, Feel Better In 5, can be bought here.

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Episode 73: Marielle Heller on doing what we love and the magic of Mr Rogers

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Given today is Blue Monday, we wanted to put out an episode to warm the heart.

The guest is the stupendously talented Marielle Heller, the director of A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood (out in UK cinemas from 31 January).

Tom Hanks has bagged a richly deserved Oscar nomination for playing Mr Rogers, the beloved US children's TV host. Matthew Rhys plays the journalist tasked with writing a feature about the kids' favourite.

The themes of the movie touch on kindness, compassion, doing the right thing and much more.

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Episode 72: Freddie Fox on fun, fishing and the best movie game ever

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Freddie Fox is Balance's new best friend (in our head, at least).

He can currently be seen in White House Farm on ITV1.

This episode is a lot of fun.

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Episode 71: Tom Kerridge on work ethic and... running for Parliament?!

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The great Tom Kerridge makes for wonderfully entertaining company as we talk about his new book, his phenomenal work ethic and what we can do to heal the mood of the nation.

Tom's new book is Lose Weight & Get Fit and can be bought here.

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 70: Dean-Charles Chapman on ancestry, 1917 and life on Game Of Thrones

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Dean-Charles Chapman has the world by the tail - and he's only 22!

The actor's latest film is awards magnet 1917, having previously been in Game Of Thrones, Billy Elliott: The Musical and much more. And, GoT fans - Dean gives delicious detail on the hit show.

1917 - set in the First World War - is an INCREDIBLE film and is out now - I also urge you to see it on the big screen.

Also, check out Dean's remarkable story when he asked some questions about his family tree...

As ever, please get in touch: podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 69: Izzy Judd on anxiety and mindfulness

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

If you're feeling a bit frazzled, you've come to the right place. The wonderful Izzy Judd's new book is Mindfulness For Mums (although you don't have to be a mum to get a lot out of it (trust me!)). In the this episode, Izzy shares several tips and tricks for feeling more mindful.

Izzy also opens up on her relationship with anxiety and the steps she's taken to face it, and reveals the positive role mindfulness continues to play in her life.

You can buy Izzy's new book here.

As ever, get in touch at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 68: Karl Pilkington on life, Sick Of It and the possibility of "that" reunion

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Karl Pilkington is on the Balance podcast! And what life-affirmingly lovely company he was - we LOVE Karl.

Up top he wonders if he's anything new to say. Spoiler: YES. Lots, as it turns out.

His new show Sick Of It is on Sky and Now TV from 10 January and it is wonderful.

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 67: John Rain on the positive power of social media - and James Bond

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

John Rain aka @MrKenShabby aka the brains behind Smershpod and new James Bond book Thunderbook joins us on the Balance podcast.

Social media favourite John pursued a passion (James Bond), launched a podcast all about his passion (Smershpod) and landed a book deal (for Thunderbook, a very funny book you can buy here).

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 66: Rachel Parris on doing the hard yards

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

One of the great acts both on and off stage, Balance feels lucky to know Rachel Parris.

We sit down with the comedy star and talk Christmas, how she broke through and how discombobulating going viral time and again can prove.

Rachel is on tour in 2020 both solo and as part of Austentatious. Tickets for Rachel's tour can be bought here. And Austentatious here.

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Episode 65: Ellie Bamber on changing perceptions, staying grounded and the joy of reading

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Remember the name: Ellie Bamber.

One of Britain's most-exciting (and, we'd like to add, loveliest) acting talents has the world by the tail with a CV that is positively eye-watering.

The Trial Of Christine Keeler is up next and is one of the BBC's flagship shows across the festive season.

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 64: Susannah Fielding on office politics, personal development and Alan Partridge

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The wonderful Susannah Fielding is guest on the Balance podcast!

Sticks & Stones is on ITV1, Monday 16 December, and airs nightly for three nights.

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Episode 63: Da'Vine Joy Randolph on Dolemite, cooking and breaking big

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

We welcome one of the hottest stars in the world right now: Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

That's because Da'Vine is the break-out star of the critically adored Dolemite Is My Name opposite Eddie Murphy. Coming up there's also Trolls 2, the High Fidelity reboot and so much more.

Dolemite Is My Name is on Netflix now and is frankly brilliant.

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Episode 62: Scott Britton on Battle Cancer and the magic of momentum

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Scott Britton - the man behind Battle Cancer - shares his remarkable story.

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Episode 61: Caroline Britton on life coaching (and tips on changing your own life)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Ever thought about getting a life coach? Or you'd really like to know more about life coaches? This could be the pod for you.

We sit down with the wonderful Caroline Britton to find out more about this potentially life-changing field.

To go on a Soul Circle Retreat with Caroline, click here. Caroline's home page is here.

To read the piece I wrote following my first session with Caroline, click here.

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Episode 60: Steven Levenson on social media, belonging and Dear Evan Hansen

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Dear Evan Hansen is the new red-hot US smash-hit musical to come to Britain - which is why some are dubbing it "the new Hamilton".

We sat down with playwright Steven Levenson to talk about the phenomenal success he's enjoyed - and the bumps and bruises he's picked up along the way. What a treat to sit down with such a creative mind.

It is on now at the Noel Coward Theatre in London and you can buy tickets here.

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Episode 59: Tim Minchin on creativity, success & failure and Upright

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

*greatness klaxon* We have the great Tim Minchin on the Balance podcast! And what a total and utter mensch he was too.

Incredibly likeable, stupendously charismatic and insanely talented, Tim proved fantastic and candid company.

His new show - Upright - is on Sky Atlantic now. Every episode is available. And it is BRILLIANT.

Please drop us a line - as always, podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 58: John Bishop on life, laughter and growing old

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

We are joined by one of the all-time greats of comedy and entertainment: John Bishop!

John's new book - How To Grow Old - can be bought here.

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Episode 57: James Reeves & Gabrielle Brown on how to rest

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

We all need some proper rest in our lives. And so we sat down with two bona fide "rest ninjas": James Reeves & Gabrielle Brown.

They are the authors of The Book Of Rest, which you can buy here.

Their teachings have already attracted some of Hollywood's elite - and now you can tap into their rest-related resources!

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Episode 56: Nadiya Hussain on family, food and fighting for what's right

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

The great Nadiya Hussain joins us on the Balance podcast for an emotional episode. The former Bake Off winner is a rare breed indeed.

Her book Time To Eat is out now.

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Episode 55: Caitriona Balfe on drive, success and Le Mans 66

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:04:01 GMT

We sit down with Irish star Caitriona Balfe about terrific new movie Le Mans 66.

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Episode 54: Ed Gamble on diabetes and breaking through

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Ed Gamble has done a routine about being described as "diabetic comedian", so we don't want to rake over those coals. However, to mark World Diabetes Day, we chatted with the beloved funnyman.

To find out more about Dexcom, please click here.

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Episode 53: Gabby Logan on stress, sport and success

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:55:00 GMT

God bless Gabby Logan! The titan of sports broadcasting is guest on the Balance podcast - and what a legend she proved.

Gabby talks stress in the workplace (click here to find out more), as well as the role sport can play in every day life.

The Back Of The Net host also reveals her own remarkable rise to the top - as well as an Olympic anecdote you'll share with your pals (trust us - it is a beaut!).

Back Of The Net is on Amazon Prime Video every Tuesday at around 7pm and is also hosted by John Bishop and Peter Crouch.

As ever, we are at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 52: Sarah Kendall on finding your tribe

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:55:00 GMT

Sarah Kendall is the star and creator of hit new show Frayed, which has just been nominated for five top telly awards in Australia (the Aussie equivalent of the Baftas)!

The writer, comedian and actor talks about the importance of finding your tribe - something Sarah did when she joined the comedy circuit.

And stay tuned for a podcast twist at the end!

As ever, we are at: podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 51: Dr Megan Rossi on how to improve gut health

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:55:00 GMT

The good doctor - Dr Megan Rossi - makes for a glorious guest on the Balance podcast.

The loveliest Australian to hit these shores since Hugh Jackman talks gut health, well-being and a whole heap more.

Dr Megan's book Eat Yourself Healthy is out now and is, frankly, brilliant.

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Episode 50: Jillian Bell and Paul Downs Colaizzo on Brittany Runs A Marathon

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:55:00 GMT

And that's the half century! We celebrate 50 episodes of the Balance podcast with a belter: Brittany Runs A Marathon star Jillian Bell and writer/director Paul Downs Colaizzo.

The themes of this film are so pertinent to us at Balance: personal development, self belief, cutting toxic friendships, goal setting and so much more. And so what a thrill it was to be able to chat with Jillian and Paul about a very special movie.

Brittany Runs A Marathon is in cinemas from 1 November - we strongly recommend you go and see it.

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Episode 49: Regina King on race, spirituality and Time's Up

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 05:55:00 GMT

Balance bows down to Hollywood royalty for a very special episode of the podcast as we are joined by awards magnet Regina King (three Emmys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar - and that's just for starters!).

Regina is star of the new smash TV show Watchmen, inspired by the seminal graphic novel. You can watch now on Sky and NOW TV (it is flipping brilliant!).

We talk race, which is a key theme of Watchmen (the opening is inspired by a shocking, real-life incident that took place in Tulsa in 1921), as well as intuition, spirituality and Time's Up.

And Balance gets to personally congratulate someone who has essentially been on a hot streak since 1991 (if you're going to make your big screen debut, how about making it in Boyz N The Hood?!).

As ever, please get in touch at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media.

And huge and heartfelt thanks to Regina and everyone who made the chat possible.

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Episode 48: Dr Sarah Jarvis on how to be healthy and happy

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We welcome the wonderful Dr Sarah Jarvis to the Balance podcast - and what fun and informative company she was too.

The good doctor - who has become quite the star of TV and radio (and Dr Sarah explains how all of that happened) - gives lots of tips and advice on how to live a happier and healthier life.

Dr Sarah is a Dove brand ambassador. To find out more about skin microbiome, please click here.

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Episode 47: Gabriel Luna & Natalia Reyes on Terminator Dark Fate and hanging in there

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Balance sat down with two of the stars of Terminator Dark Fate - Gabriel Luna & Natalia Reyes

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Episode 46: Emeli Sande - LIVE!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

It's the first-ever LIVE episode of the Balance podcast! With the iconic Emeli Sande!

My days, what perfect company Emeli proved. This was recorded live at Fora in Soho, so huge thanks to them and Emeli.

To buy her album and tickets to her tour, visit her official site.

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Episode 45: Ryan Libbey on finding confidence through exercise

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Ryan Libbey throws down a marker for "the person you'd most like to take home to meet your mum".

The influencer, PT and former Made In Chelsea star makes for wonderfully candid company, as he reveals how exercise helped him win much-needed confidence. He also opens up about not wanting to appear on the hit E4 show, and explains what he's been up to since.

We like Ryan a great deal, and it was really lovely to spend some quality time with him.

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Episode 44: Daisy May & Charlie Cooper on breaking through, Baftas and ghosts

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We sit down with the hilarious Charlie and Daisy May Cooper from the multi-Bafta winning comedy smash This Country.

Please note - the conversation does get a little blackly comic in parts! We've slapped "Explicit" on this one!

They talk candidly about catching that big break, what went on at the Baftas (and who ran away from them) and, vitally, we talk about ghosts. Yes, really. Ghosts. They are a total delight (Daisy May and Charlie, rather than actual ghosts).

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Episode 43: Jonathan Safran Foer on climate change and a crisis of belief

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We chat with one of the greatest authors of a generation - the incredible Jonathan Safran Foer about his new book We Are The Weather.

Jonathan's eviscerating new book tackles climate change and what we can all do to address it. He even has a positive take on Donald Trump and why it can inspire us.

You can buy Jonathan's brilliant new book here.

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Episode 42: Craig Roberts on anxiety, mental health and Pro Evolution Soccer

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Viva, Craig Roberts! As today is World Mental Health Day, we have recorded this special episode with one of Britain's brightest talents in Craig.

The Submarine star has now written and directed Eternal Beauty - a beautiful film starring the great Sally Hawkins that explores paranoid schizophrenia. Such is the meticulous work carried out by Craig and those around him that this is possibly the most accurate portrayal of that particular mental disorder ever committed to film.

Craig also opens up about anxiety, and reveals something that has helped: playing Pro Evolution Soccer! He even became the seventh greatest player in the world - yes, really!

This is a glorious episode of the podcast - we love Craig so much, and know you will too.

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Episode 41: Above & Beyond on finding that flow state

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

They're an iconic dance act. So how did Above & Beyond come to create an album inspired by yoga, meditation and wellbeing?

If you're yet to listen to latest album Flow State, then you're in for a treat. You can listen to it via the band's official site here.

We sit down with Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki from Above & Beyond - as well as renowned yogi Elena Brower - to talk about how they came to create their new album and much more. Struggling with writer's block? Tony shares tips he got from REM frontman Michael Stipe.

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Episode 40: Charly Cox on poetry, mental health and validation

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Happy National Poetry Day! To mark this special day, we sat down with one of Britain's most exciting talents from the world of poetry: the great Charly Cox.

This is such a beautiful episode, with Charly making for wonderfully candid company. Charly talks about the creative process, her mental health, how the poetry world has reacted to her breakout success and much more.

And Charly even closes the episode with a reading from her new book Validate Me.

Her new book Validate Me is strongly recommended and can be bought here.

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Episode 39: Nina Toussaint-White on belief, wellbeing and breaking through

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

It's always nice to be able to tell someone directly that you think they're brilliant - and Balance did just that with actor Nina Toussaint-White.

Nina explains how she did the hard yards on British soaps before breaking through via the likes of Uncle, global BBC smash Bodyguard and now new Virgin show The Feed.

She also reveals how she still juggles teaching yoga with acting.

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Episode 38: Ian Wright on anger, therapy and glory

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Hankies at the ready! This gets a bit "sobby" (although just from me, I hasten to add).

Ian Wright talks candidly about anger and the vital role of therapy in helping him channel that fire.

The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England icon chats about his background, how he came to professional football relatively late having come via non-league football and the building trade. As Paul Gascoigne said to him just before his England debut: "Wrighty is going to cry."

And Balance gets to tell Ian what he means to them - and to the wider world. How a young man with anger issues from a broken home and working class family can carry the hopes and dreams of people way beyond his own London upbringing.

This week is #EyeWeek - Ian has been urging people to get their eyes tested. Visit the SpecSavers site to find out more.

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Episode 37: Max La Manna on sustainability, zero waste and Elvis

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Strap in for the nicest man ever: Max La Manna.

This zero waste chef, sustainability advocate, environmentalist and author makes for funny, informative and utterly endearing company.

His new book More Plants Less Waste is out now.

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Episode 36: Maro Itoje on rugby, winning and musicals

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Maro Itoje is one of the most exciting things to happen to English rugby in a while.

Explosive, dynamic and innately likeable, the tyro has built up a special rapport with fans, while hoovering up trophies left, right and centre.

Balance sat down with the lovable man mountain ahead of the rugby World Cup.

Huge thanks to Simba Sleep - Maro is a Simba ambassador. Rugby player Maro Itoje has teamed up with SIMBA’S #TryFor8 campaign and new SIMBA Sleep app, which helps improve sleep performance

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Episode 35: Caroline Penney on the Parenting Toolkit

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Caroline Penney is a parenting specialist and family therapist. Caroline is also great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud and great-niece of Anna Freud and, crucially for us, the author of the brilliant Parenting Toolkit.

As you'll discover, Caroline makes for incredibly warm, insightful and funny company. And we imagine you'd want to know that you can buy her book here.

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Episode 34: Lauren Armes on how to get a career in wellness

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We chat with WellToDo founder Lauren Armes on how you you can set about getting a career in wellness.

Lauren also reveals how she came to get into wellness and launch WellToDo, a company that helps businesses and careers in the wellness industry.

Also - Balance and WellToDo are hosting a careers event on Wednesday 18 September. Find out more here.

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Episode 33: Deepak Chopra on helping a "totally unsustainable planet"

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Deepak Chopra is guest on the Balance podcast. Yes, really. Deepak Chopra. We're excited too.

The godfather of wellbeing makes for spellbinding company as we talk about his new book Metahuman and much more.

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Episode 32 (bonus episode): Nick Helm on coping with depression and the power of comedy

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Nick Helm bares all to Balance. (warning - there's some strong language!)

The comedian and actor opens up to make for a very honest and moving episode.

He talks about the power of comedy, coping with depression and inspiring others to get help.

If you or know someone who can relate to some of the topics covered on this episode, we would recommend the mental health section of the NHS site and the NHS Moodzone site.

Catch Nick on tour - he's a very special talent.

And the Reluctand Landlord is on Sky One on Wednesdays at 10am. It is also available on NOW TV.

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Episode 31: Romesh Ranganathan on preparation, social media and balance

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:55:00 GMT

He's one of the biggest stars in the country - it's the great Romesh Ranganathan!

We chat touring, the new series of The Reluctant Landlord, preparation, what Rom does for balance and a whole heap more. Do we also get the giggles? Yes. Yes we do.

The second series of The Reluctant Landlord airs on Sky One and NOW TV at 10pm on Wednesdays

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Episode 30: Emma Kennedy on grief, family and the genius of a small business mindset

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Emma Kennedy is a writer, author, presenter, actor and broadcaster. She's also incredibly funny.

Her new book The Things We Left Unsaid is a beautiful novel inspired by her mother's passing, and makes for a poignant, warm and uplifting read from a very special and uniquely British talent.

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Episode 29: Mark Manson on not giving a f*ck

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Best-selling author Mark Manson is on the Balance podcast. And please know that we absolutely do give a f*ck.

We talk about the gargantuan success of his debut book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, and acclaimed follow-up Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope.

You'll discover how Mark has an innate knack of being able to predict what's coming in the future - check out his tip for what to look out for next.

You can find out more about Mark at his official site and buy his books here.

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Episode 28 (bonus episode!): Dougie Freedman on helping to shape lives

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:55:27 GMT

A-level results + the return of the football season = bonus episode!

We will explain: Dougie Freedman is one of the most beloved footballers in the history of Crystal Palace. But you don't need to be a football fan to enjoy this episode. That's because Dougie and former Palace teammate Gavin Heeroo have set up a company called Focus Fitness UK. They've also teamed up with Job Today for a Summer Camp project, which is aimed at people pursuing a passion. It's all very timely in the wake of A-level results coming out. Enjoy.

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Episode 27: Josh Widdicombe on not planning comedy stardom

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Josh Widdicombe is one of Britain's top comedy stars. But you wouldn't know it to listen to him!

After all, this was never part of the plan. Unlike virtually all guests on the Balance podcast so far, Josh didn't pursue a childhood dream or have laser-like focus for success. Rather, it all just sort of happened.

You can catch the great man on tour. Buy a ticket at JoshWiddicombe.com

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Episode 26: Laura Whitmore on combating loneliness in a city

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Laura Whitmore might have the air of someone who has it all: household name, a raft of top TV and radio credits under her belt and - you might think - a showbiz lifestyle.

But the TV presenter, broadcaster and author reveals a different side: she has no interest in the "showbiz" life and, what's more, when she first moved to London found it hard to initially meet people. How did she combat this? You'll have to listen! (we don't think you'd guess)

Laura was speaking at the PRO 2GO World Chase Tag at London's York Hall. Twitter: @pro2go__; Instagram: @officialpro2go

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Episode 25: David Haye on knowing your goals

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

David Haye only ever had one vision: to become heavyweight champion of the world.

Did he achieve it? Oh, you bet.

Having hung up his gloves, he now has a second life as a manager and... aspiring poker player?! David reveals all.

This also contains some fascinating insight on what it's like to become heavyweight champion of the world.

A fascinating, charming and always entertaining man.

As ever, email: podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

David Haye will be competing at the largest poker tournament outside of Las Vegas, Grosvenor Casino's Goliath starting 29th July. Follow Davids journey via the Grosvenor Casinos Facebook. Google Goliath poker to find out more.

If you gamble, please do so responsibly.

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Episode 24: Mo Gilligan on the law of attraction

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We are joined by one of the hottest stars in British entertainment: Mo Gilligan aka Mo The Comedian.

We talk about his new Channel 4 show - The Lateish Show. Mo also reveals how he broke through via the internet and what that almost-overnight success was like.

Mo also lifts the lid and gets candid about his relationship with the law of attraction - this is truly fascinating shizzle!

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Episode 23: Dr Tara Swart on the magic of manifestation

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:55:20 GMT

Dr Tara Swart is living proof that the law of attraction and manifesting works.

The author offers exercises for you, dear listener, while explaining how smash hit book The Source came to pass.

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Episode 22 (bonus episode!): Lee Mack on the art of quick thinking

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

There is simply no one quicker than Lee Mack.

The comedian gives us an insight into that lightning quick mind, ahead of the release of the new Horrible Histories movie.

Lee also talks about possibly having ADHD - you'll discover why it's a "possibly".

The Not Going Out star was talking as part of the LOCO London Comedy Film Festival: locofilmfestival.com

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Episode 21: Chace Crawford on the magic of shaking things up

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Chace Crawford throws down a marker for "nicest man ever".

The former Gossip Girl star talks about his new role in Amazon show The Boys.

It's an inspiring chat for anyone who's looking to make a change.

Oh, and I refer to a show as "Ms Maisel" rather than "Mrs" and it's made my cheeks flush with shame...

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Episode 20 (bonus episode!): Will Poulter on the importance of communication

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Gadzooks! It's Britain's own Will Poulter on the Balance podcast!

The nicest man in showbusiness talks new film Midsommar, as well as therapy and the importance of communication.

Midsommar is in cinemas now.

And the new July issue of Balance magazine is out Monday 8 July!

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Episode 19: Ian Haste on one heck of a smart idea

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:55:00 GMT

We are joined by chef, influencer and author Ian Haste.

Ian is looking to shake things up with new book The 7-Day Basket. The idea is so simple it's positively brilliant. As the tagline reads: "1 Basket. 1 Week. 7 Meals." Intrigued? Of course you are. Ian proves candid and insightful fun.

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Episode 18: Dame Jess Ennis on golds, Jennis and beating the bullies

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

A very special episode as Dame Jess Ennis joins us on the BALANCE podcast.

The pride of Sheffield proves candid, funny and incredibly warm company (still can't believe where she keeps her medals...). We think you'll discover a new side to the inspirational Jess, who really opens up about a range of topics, including how her children's books were inspired by her own occasionally tough times at school.

Jess also talks about her new fitness app Jennis, which is out now!

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Episode 17: Patricia Arquette on longevity, strategy, Oscar and The Act

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Patricia Arquette on the BALANCE podcast. Holy mackerel. Yes. Really. Actual Patricia Arquette.

We sat down with the Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar to talk new show The Act and a whole host more.

At the age of 51, Patricia is in the form of her life, following the multi-award-winning Escape At Dannemora.

The star of Boyhood, True Romance and Medium reveals how she knew to make the jump from movies to TV before anyone else - vital advice for all of us when it comes to planning for the future: to have that canny knack of knowing which way the wind is blowing.

We also get an insight into what it's like to win an Oscar - yes, really! All very, very cool.

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A true Hollywood great. We felt most blessed.

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Episode 16: Charlie Brooker & Annabel Jones on tech, the future and Black Mirror

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:55:00 GMT

Strap in for this one - we're joined by Black Mirror creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones.

We talk tech, telly, smartphones, social media and a whole heap more. And check Charlie have an idea for a new episode (yes, really).

The new series of Black Mirror is out now on Netflix.

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Episode 15: Will Williams on how meditation will change your life

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Namaste, friends!

Will Williams has become a world leader in meditation. But it hasn't always been this way.

Will used to work in the music industry, where it really was as hedonistic as you'd imagine.

However, he got into meditation and truly transformed his life. Not only does his Beeja meditation business go from strength to strength, but he's also now an author. The Effortless Mind: Meditation for the Modern World is out now.

Will shares his own story, as well as lots of insight, tips and advice.

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Episode 14: BOSH! on a vegan revolution

Mon, 27 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are better known as BOSH!

Here, the two friends reveal how they went from childhood pals in Sheffield to vegan revolutionaries, chalking up millions upon millions of online hits before releasing two best-selling vegan cookbooks (BOSH! and new release BISH BASH BOSH!).

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Episode 13: Ruth Madeley on a heartwarming breakthrough

Mon, 20 May 2019 05:38:16 GMT

Ruth Madeley is a Bafta-nominated actor and one of the stars of new Russell T Davies drama Years And Years.

The Bolton-born star here shares how she caught her break, spills the beans on co-star Emma Thompson and talks candidly about life with spina bifida.

Ruth also reveals what it's like to go to the Baftas, off the back of her award-nominated performance in Don't Take My Baby.

Ruth makes for warm, hilarious and frank company.

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Episode 12: Tom Daley on body image, anxiety and PTSD

Fri, 17 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Tom Daley joins us for another bonus episode as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

The beloved British diver opens up about anxiety, how he experienced PTSD and how meditation has proved transformative.

There's also Dr Elena Touroni, who talks therapy. And Matt Lindsay from Roar Fitness, to talk body image.

As ever, please drop us a line at podcast@balance.media and for sales it's sales@balance.media

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Episode 11 (bonus episode!): Stuart Sandeman on the magic of breath work

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a bonus episode of the BALANCE podcast as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our guest is friend of BALANCE and the man behind Breathpod, the lovely and life-affirming Stuart Sandeman.

Stuart talks us through breath work while sharing excellent tips and tricks. And Stuart takes us on his own journey, detailing the heartbreaking event which in turn changed his life.

We're huge fans of Stuart at BALANCE, and no doubt you'll feel the same way.

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Episode 10: Chloe Brotheridge on overcoming anxiety and being brave

Mon, 13 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, we sit down with Chloe Brotheridge, author of hit book The Anxiety Solution and, now, its follow-up Brave New Girl.

Chloe is a hypnotherapist and business and personal coach, who achieved richly deserved acclaim with hit debut The Anxiety Solution. Here, Chloe shares tips for dealing with anxiety, while also talking about new book Brave New Girl (and, yes fellas, a lot of it's for boys too before you get your Y-fronts in a twist).

As ever, please hit up the BALANCE team at podcast@balance.media and podcast@balance.media

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Episode 9: Esther Wojcicki on raising successful people

Mon, 06 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Esther Wojcicki has been hailed as the Godmother of Silicon Valley.

After all, she's inspired the likes of Steve Jobs, has raised three incredibly successful daughters (including the CEO at YouTube and co-founder of 23andMe), while Esther's previous students are a who's who of high achievers in business, politics, sport, entertainment and beyond.

We sat down to chat with this remarkable 78-year-old to chat about her new hit book, How To Raise Successful People. And please know: the book isn't just for parents; it's ideal for the workplace, home and indeed everyday life. Get ready for Esther's acronym - TRICK - to potentially change your life.

As ever, five-star reviews always welcome! And to get in touch, we are: podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media

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Episode 8 (bonus episode!): Kevin Smith on surviving the Widow Maker

Fri, 03 May 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a bonus episode of the BALANCE podcast! Why is it a bonus episode? We explain on the podcast.

Our guest is the brilliant Kevin Smith. Now, if you had to choose one person to talk in order to save your life, you'd go for Kevin.

A modern-day PT Barnum, Kevin exploded on to the scene with 1994 movie Clerks, and has since become a beloved director, writer, spoken-word artist and podcaster.

Here, he talks to BALANCE about how he survived a huge heart attack and how he's changed his lifestyle in order to save his life. What's more, you can see the great man LIVE! He's playing several dates in the UK from 11 May - you're in for a treat!

As you'll discover, if pursuing a passion is a key to a happy life, then Kevin is positively bursting with the sort of energy and enthusiasm that's hugely infectious.

As ever, please email podcast@balance.media with any feedback (keep it light, please. For the love of god, keep it light).

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Episode 7: Matt Forde on finding hope and positivity amidst Brexit fatigue

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 05:10:32 GMT

Suffering from Brexit fatigue? You've come to the right place.

Matt Forde is one of the greatest political comedians of a generation - you might have seen him on Unspun With Matt Forde, Have I Got News For You, Question Time, That Was The Week That Wasn't and more (including recent Sky One hit Comedians Watching Football With Friends).

Matt was a political adviser and possesses an incredibly sharp mind and here shares his vast political knowledge and insight with BALANCE to help us all find hope and positivity amidst the seeming ongoing gloom of Brexit.

You can see Matt live - and we recommend that you do - at The Bloomsbury Theatre on 25 May.

Also, Sophie Scott and James Gill share some of the latest good news from wellness and beyond. Want to drop us a line? podcast@balance.media and sales@podcast.media

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Episode 6: Kriss Akabusi on existentialism, winning gold and how decisions define lives

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:35:20 GMT

Kriss Akabusi made his name as one of Britain's best and most beloved athletes in the 1980s and 1990s, memorably winning gold at the 1991 world championships in Tokyo.

Since then, he's become a phenomenally successful motivational speaker. Now 60, the great man very kindly invited BALANCE to his beautiful home where Kriss talked existentialism (something he's currently studying), his remarkable life, how foster care led to the army which in turn sparked a glittering career and much more.

We hope you enjoy what we think is a very special episode with a truly great Briton. As ever, big thanks as always - drop us a line at podcast@balance.media and sales@balance.media.

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Episode 5: Darren Harriott on swapping gang life for greatness

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 06:01:42 GMT

Darren Harriott is one of the most successful comedians of the current crop breaking through. He's done Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, is one of the stars on new Comedy Central show, The Comedy Bus, and has an upcoming run at The Soho Theatre.

However, his path to the top has been far from conventional. Here, Darren tells BALANCE how he carried a knife in a gang and has had to overcome depression and a suicidal episode to get where he is today.

If you can relate to some of the things Darren talks about, or indeed know someone going through something similar, please check out the Mood Zone section of the NHS website.

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Episode 4: Fearne Cotton on therapy, wellness and listening to your gut

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:40:48 GMT

Fearne Cotton sits down for the Balance podcast, and what wonderful company the author and broadcaster is too. Typically candid, Fearne talks therapy, wellness and how listening to her gut has resulted in two seismic decisions.

Deputy editor James Gill chats with Fearne, while editor Sophie Scott and James also chat the new issue of Balance (including the annual Wellness 100 countdown) and more.

Email the team at podcast@balance.media; for sales enquiries, email sales@balance.media

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Episode 3: Professor Richard Wiseman on luck, teamwork and shooting for the moon

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:42:29 GMT

Professor Richard Wiseman has amassed an army of loyal fans, thanks partly for a scientific, research-based approach to self-help and personal development. Balance's dynamic duo of Sophie Scott and James Gill quiz Richard on his back catalogue of books, as well as his latest hit Shoot For The Moon, which inspires readers to aim high based on the 1969 moon landing.

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Episode 2: Jasmine Hemsley on the benefits of an ayurvedic life

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:02:37 GMT

We visit cook, author and wellness expert Jasmine Hemsley to discover how a more Eastern attitude can greatly benefit the west, and get a little intruder in the guise of her dog Julie...

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Episode 1: Ricky Gervais on love, life, loss and laughter

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:51:58 GMT

Welcome to the BALANCE podcast, from the team behind the award-winning wellness and lifestyle media brand, BALANCE.

In each episode, deputy editor James Gill (occasionally joined by founder / editor Sophie Scott) chats with luminaries from entertainment, wellness, sport, business and beyond about how to optimise health, happiness and performance.

In this first episode, we are joined by the great Ricky Gervais, who talks about his sensational Netflix series After Life and its all-encompassing themes of life, love, laughter, loss and beyond.

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