Honestly Podcast with Clemmie Telford

DIGITAL PARENTING: An Honest Conversation with Emma Bunton and DAUK Jan 13, 2021

In this special bonus episode of Honestly, sponsored by Vodafone, Clemmie chats to Digital parenting ambassador Emma Bunton and founders of Digital Awareness UK Emma and Charlotte Robinson on the topic of digital parenting. In the first half of the episode, Clemmie finds out how Spice Girl - Emma communication and sets boundaries with her children on their screen time in order to find balance. They talk about trusting your instincts with your children, setting times of the day they are able to use their tech and most of all, trusting and learning with your child about how to navigate this together. In the second half, Clemmie chats to Emma and Charlotte from DAUK about some of the support they are providing for parents, and the Vodafone pledge which helps start the conversation of being safe online, to healthier habits. For more information on today's episode, please check out vodafone.co.uk/digitalparenting

SPIRITUALITY: An Honest Conversation With Tamara Driessen Dec 16, 2020

Clemmie speaks to 'modern mystic' and author Tamara Driessen about her interest in ancient practises including astrology, tarot reading and living in alignment with the moon. Tamara is realistic about the cynicism this area of interest receives, but invites everyone to remain open-minded because, for her, leaning into spirituality has been hugely positive. A light-hearted but interesting chat.

CHILD POVERTY: An Honest Conversation With Sophia Parker Dec 09, 2020

On today's episode, Clemmie is joined by the founder of London based charity - Little Village. This special community is much like a food bank but instead supplies clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children under 5 and in poverty. Clemmie and Sophia talk about the strains that 2020 has caused for people living in poverty, and what they are doing to make life that bit easier for families in need.

AUTHENTICITY: An Honest Conversation With Ovie Soko Dec 02, 2020

You might know our guest today as a basketball player for Le Mans Sarthe of the LNB Pro A, or maybe you watched him on Love Island in 2019. Ovie Soko joins Clemmie in this episode to talk about the power of living authentically. His warm and wise character make this episode an empowering space for learning, motivation and inspiration. The pair discuss how to preserve your authenticity in a world full of comparison and why it is so important to trust your own journey in life, especially when things get tough.

BIRTH: An Honest Conversation With Hollie De Cruz Nov 25, 2020

Hollie De Cruz joins Clemmie for this week's episode on the topic of Birth. Hollie is a hypnobirthing teacher and author and speaks about the knowledge our bodies innately have and how we can use breath to tune in. Labour isn’t something you can plan or control, but in having a series of tools and techniques to lean on can be transformative. An educational and uplifting conversation.

GRIEF: An Honest Conversation With Cariad Lloyd Nov 18, 2020

On this week’s episode of Honestly, Clemmie chats with the witty and wonderful Cariad Lloyd - host of Griefcast and comedian. Since losing her father in her teens Cariad has been opening up the conversation around loss, speaking with people of all experiences on her podcast about grief. A no doubt difficult subject to tackle, Cariad and Clemmie talk about it in an ever open and honest way.

FEMINISM: An Honest Conversation With Florence Given Nov 11, 2020

Clemmie is joined by illustrator and author of Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, Florence Given in today's episode to discuss the topic of Feminism. From the preconcieved ideas of what this means, to thinking more inclusively Floss explains what being a feminist means to her. Clemmie and Floss tap into the idea that you can be both feminine and wear makeup whilst dismantling the patriarchy amongst many other empowering notions in this brilliant episode.

RENTING: An Honest Conversation With Africa Daley-Clarke and Medina Grillo Nov 04, 2020

In this latest episode of Honestly, Clemmie sits down with interior designers Africa and Medina, who both rent their homes. They talk about the preconceptions of renting, our obsession as a nation with homeownership, as well as the wealth gap and their experience of it. Not only do they get to the heart of the issue, they also provide some fantastic tips on how to make any space fee like a home.

COURAGE: An Honest Conversation With Camilla Thurlow Oct 28, 2020

In this first episode of S4, Clemmie is joined by the wonderfully eloquent Camilla Thurlow as they talk on the topic of courage. Clemmie speaks to Camilla about her experience of courage, ranging from her career as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal expert to a reality star on the hit TV series Love Island - both places Camilla was out of her comfort zone in. They chat about the nuance between self confidence and courage as well as mental health playing a factor in our ability to be courageous.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: An Honest Conversation With Alain de Botton Oct 07, 2020

In this special episode of Honestly, Clemmie is joined by psychologist and founder of The School of Life Alain De Botton talks about nurturing emotional wellbeing. He touches on the need for both realism and stoicism; specifically how hardship, struggle and indeed mental unwellness are all part of human existence.

CHILDHOOD CANCER: An Honest Conversation With Catherie Pointer And Sheona Scales Sep 23, 2020

In light of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Clemmie was able to sit down with two special guests working hard to bring awareness to the matter. Childhood cancer survivor turned cancer researcher Catherine Pointer, speaks about her personal journey as she was diagnosed with Leukaemia when she was a teenager. At a pivotal time of finding your feet, Catherine had to drop out of school and fight for her life, which she opens up about with Clemmie. Albeit an incredibly difficult time for Catherine and her family, she was able to find the strength to not just survive, but thrive as she managed to complete her qualifications to become a cancer researcher. Clemmie also had the chance of speaking to one of the pioneering leaders at Cancer Research UK - Dr Sheona Scales. As of 2017 Sheona has been working with Cancer Research UK and is now the Cancer Research UK Lead for Paediatric Research and is responsible for implementing their new strategy for children and young people’s cancer research, aiming to improve survival and long-term outcomes for children with cancer. Two women intent on developing awareness and solutions for Children and Young people with Cancer. If you’d like to check out some of the work Cancer Research UK have been doing, head to https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/children-and-young-people

HUMOUR (DURING LOCKDOWN): An honest conversation with Laura Belbin Jul 08, 2020

Laura Belbin has one mission in life - to make people laugh. Following a bout of poor mental health, Laura has used humour to help navigate depression and spread a wider conversation surrounding positive body image. In this episode, Clemmie talks to Laura about her instagram account that went viral - Knee Deep In Life, where Laura posts contrasting images of her attempting to recreate the posed and staged images that are commonplace on Instagram. Laura talks about her mental health journey, and how transformative being honest with yourself has been, and her journey with becoming more comfortable in your body. For the full transcription of the episode please follow honestlypodcast.com The mini series of Honestly Podcast is supported by PayPal as part of its #paypalitforward campaign giving people the chance to shout out the local heros in their community.

FOOD (DURING LOCKDOWN): An honest conversation with Anna Jones Jul 01, 2020

In this week's episode, indulges us all with a full episode dedicated to Food with Anna Jones. Anna and Clemmie chat about some of the comfort foods that have given us happiness during lockdown, how Anna turned her passion into her career and the contentious issues of a slow cooker. Sure to get you thinking about jacket potatoes for dinner, this episode is nourishing listen!
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BEAUTY (DURING LOCKDOWN): An honest conversation with Caroline Hirons Jun 24, 2020

In this week's episode, Clemmie sat down with the straight-talking skincare guru Caroline Hirons, whose unfiltered opinions have earned her the title of the most powerful woman in skincare. Clemmie chats to Caroline about her career, skincare, and if she's seen a response to the Black Lives Matter movement in her industry. Caroline has been praised for her honesty, which is why this episode is nothing but that.

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JOY (DURING LOCKDOWN): An honest conversation with Laura Brand Jun 17, 2020

In this second episode of the Lockdown special - Clemmie chats to the wonderfully optimistic and honest speaking Laura Brand. Author of the hugely popular book: The Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play, Laura explains how she has kept calm and found snippets of joy throughout lockdown. Whether its embracing the inevitable mess in our lives, to taking more mindful observations in our surroundings, Laura proves there is always a way to find more joy in our lives. A really inspiring, playful and mindful listen.

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EXERCISE (DURING LOCKDOWN): An honest conversation with Joe Wicks Jun 10, 2020

In the first episode of this special mini-series of Honestly, Clemmie speaks to Joe Wicks! They chat about PE with Joe, the beginnings of his social media career and the vital exercise plays on our Mental Health - and how necessary that is, particularly when life is challenging. Listen now an honest, positive chat between Joe and Clemmie, recorded remotely in both of their homes.

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OVERWHELM: An honest conversation with Anna Mathur May 20, 2020

In a time where the pursuit of balance couldn’t be more relevant, Anna Mathur- psychotherapist, author and mother-of-three, speaks to Clemmie about how to combat overwhelm. Anna's simple analogies, and glaringly obvious truths really are the advice we could all do with. Recorded live in a time before Coronavirus, Anna's tips couldn't come at a better time. So listen to her calming wisdom about how we can all benefit from being more aware of what makes us overwhelmed.

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POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS: An honest conversation with Laura Dockrill May 13, 2020

On this week's special episode of Honestly, Clemmie is joined by Laura Dockrill as she bravely opens up about her devastating mental health struggles with postpartum psychosis. She chats about the moments leading up to her mental health breakdown, the trauma she experienced leading up to this and how she is now raising awareness of postpartum psychosis. If you're affected by this episode, or want to learn more about this, head over to:
https://www.app-network.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/
https://www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/
And of course check out Laura’s book via this link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Have-Done-memoir-motherhood/dp/1529110211
And Laura’s recommendation: Inferno by Catherine Cho
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inferno-Memoir-Catherine-Cho/dp/1526619083
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HAPPINESS: An honest conversation with Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka May 06, 2020

We are all striving to find our happiest selves, something Anna Whitehouse and Matthew Farquharson - aka Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka write about in their latest book ‘Where’s My Happy Ending’. From insights from world-renowned relationship experts to celibate monks, whelk fisherman to handjob workshops, we hear what they learned about contentment, compromise and the pursuit of happiness.
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INTERSEX: An honest conversation with Susie Temko Apr 29, 2020

The world we live in is much more kaleidoscopic that the binary male and female identities we separate it into. Susannah Temko, found out she was intersex when she was 15 years old, and since has campaigned to raise awareness about the variation of sex and gender in her Ted Talks and activism. As common as redheads, Susannah explains how important recognition of intersex people is, as well as the lessons of identity and gender that she’s teaching others.
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TATTOOS: An honest conversation with Zaya Apr 22, 2020

Clemmie and Zaya go back a while, but until now their conversations have always been accompanied by the pain of a needle… Meeting in a different type of ‘studio’ we get a glimpse into Zaya’s fascinating journey: from studying at Chelsea School of Art, fainting TWICE the first time she got a tattoo, through to becoming the hugely successful artist she is today and with it get a better picture of how the industry has evolved from underground to mainstream culture.
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SELF ACCEPTANCE: An honest conversation with Megan Lane Apr 15, 2020

Is there such a thing as true self-acceptance and how do we achieve it? Clemmie speaks to female empowerment and mental health advocate Megan Lane about her transformative relationship with her body, from struggling with an eating disorder and low self-worth for years, through to being able to talk to herself "as she would her best friend."
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DIVORCE: An honest conversation with Sarah Langford and Rosie Green Apr 08, 2020

Divorce is something everybody hopes to avoid, but statistically, we know its likely to affect lots of married couples. Clemmie I’m joined by barrister Sarah Langford who unpicks the technicalities of divorce, while journalist Rosie Green talks openly about the breakdown of her 26 years marriage. Together they bridge the gap between offering practical advice and realistic assurance that even when our lives are turned upside down, we’re able to rebuild from the ground up once again.

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MOTHERHOOD: An honest conversation with Cat & Nat Apr 01, 2020

Motherhood is a rollercoaster. It's brilliant but it's wildly difficult too. One thing that can make it feel less all-consuming is being honest with one another and ourselves, something best friends Cat & Nat, who have 7 kids between them, know all too well. Though their conversation with Clemmie is full of laughter, it touches on some important Mum Truths: from finding your village to avoiding judgement and also the reality of post-baby sex (or lack of it).

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THE NHS: An honest conversation with Dr Joshua Wolrich Mar 25, 2020

In this informative episode, Clemmie is joined by NHS Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Joshua Wolrich who talks about his journey of becoming a doctor. Clemmie asks all the questions that have crossed your mind as she delves into what the inner workings of the NHS really look like. Recorded a couple of weeks before the outbreak of Covid-19, Joshua talks about the struggles of working in an underfunded health service, but also his personal journey with health, weight loss but fundamentally, why above all he loves his job.

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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: An honest conversation with Kai Samra and Brookemorgan Henry-Rennie Mar 18, 2020

No one expects to become homeless - but sadly it is a reality for many teens. In this thought provoking episode, Clemmie is joined by two incredible guests that show us that you're really able to turn your life around with the right tools. During their teenage years, Kai and Brookemorgan both found themselves becoming Centrepoint residents after life at home became too difficult, but from resilience, strength and perseverance have been able to escape their circumstances, and create a fulfilling future for themselves.

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STAY AT HOME PARENT: An honest conversation with Ben Telford Mar 11, 2020

On this week's episode of Honestly we're joined by none other than Ben Telford, the wonderful husband to Clemmie, and father of their 3 children. Clemmie and Ben talk about the reasons for Ben becoming the stay at home parent, what the process was like, and how the family has benefitted from this difficult decision. Ben shares some home truths about being a stay at home father, the wider perceptions of this, and why it works for their family.

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COMPARISON: An honest conversation with Jules von Hep and Lucy Sheridan Mar 04, 2020

Comparison: the thief of joy and something we’re all guilty of falling into the trap of. In this episode, Clemmie is joined by two guests who are experts on the subject - Lucy Sheridan and Jules Von Hep who talk about stopping yourself in the tracks of comparison. Here to empower you to accept yourself and encourage you to be kinder, this week’s episode is positive and totally life affirming.

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SEX: An honest conversation with Nadia Deen and Alix Fox Feb 26, 2020

Kickstarting season three off with the stickiest of subjects - Clemmie is talking about sex. Something we all secretly want to know more about, and a topic that firmly needs destigmatising. Clemmie is joined by Nadia Deen - founder of AM appointment, and Alix Fox, journalist and consent writer for Nexflix's Sex Education. As always, honest conversations at the core of this episode, so lean in and learn more about the sex positive work they are doing to help us all feel more comfortable with sex and pleasure.

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Season 3 Trailer Feb 19, 2020

Think of a topic that makes you feel a bit uncomfortable? From sex lives to salaries, gender to race - influencer, powerhouse and curator of hugely popular 'Mother Of All Lists' blog Clemmie Telford releases her first podcast that refreshingly tackles issues that we, as a society, often shy away from. In fact, the stickier, trickier and 'less spoken about' the subject, the more Clemmie wants to chat honestly about it.

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FINANCIAL ABUSE: An honest conversation with Kim Chambers, plus special guest. Jan 29, 2020

In this bonus episode of Honestly, Clemmie speaks to two women seeking to spread greater awareness of what financial abuse looks like. In special partnership with Natwest, Safelives and the Surviving Economic Abuse, Clemmie is joined by Kim Chambers - customer protection manager and plus a special guest who is wishing to remain anonymous but goes by the name of ‘Annie’. As a survivor of financial abuse and Expert by Experience working with Surviving Economic Abuse, Annie explains how she came to realise her situation, whilst Kim explains how you can take steps to get the support you need.

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INFERTILITY: An honest conversation with Emma Cannon and Izzy Judd Nov 06, 2019

As we wrap up season 2 with this week's topic of infertility, Clemmie is joined by author and podcast host Izzy Judd and fertility expert Emma Cannon. In this moving and informative episode, Izzy tells Clemmie and Emma about her problems conceiving and what eventually worked, whilst Emma adds crucial reassurance from her extensive 21 years of experience that the support and help is out there for people who are struggling with infertility.

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ESTRANGEMENT: An honest conversation with Robyn Donaldson Oct 30, 2019

Reportedly as common as divorce and impacting 40% of the UK population, estrangement is this week's topic of conversation on Honestly. Joining Clemmie is Robyn Donaldson, who created an 'Others Day' - a celebration day for people dealing with estrangement. In this open and emotional conversation, Clemmie and Robyn unpick the taboos of estrangement whilst Robyn talks about her grief, but also the empowerment she has found along the way.

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AGEING: An honest conversation with Suzi Grant Oct 23, 2019

In this special episode of Honestly, Clemmie hosts a live recording at the Marks and Spencer's Style Series event with Suzi Grant, also known as Alternative Ageing. Listen in to this empowering chat as Clemmie and Suzi talk about the realities of getting older and why age has never stopped Suzi from expressing her personality through fashion and embracing her eclectic style as she turns 70 this year.

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STRENGTH: An honest conversation with Poorna Bell Oct 16, 2019

Poorna Bell, author and journalist, talks honestly to Clemmie about physical and mental strength. Finding her own relationship with physical strength and weight lifting after her husband's death, Poorna talks about the power this has given her, gender stereotypes in the gym and how no one chooses to be strong, the strength simply finds you.

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BABY LOSS: An honest conversation with Jennie Agg and Elle Wright Oct 09, 2019

This week's episode marks Baby Loss Awareness Week as Jennie Agg and Elle Wright speak to Clemmie about the heartbreaking experience of baby loss. Navigating this difficult conversation, Clemmie learns how Elle and Jennie's different experiences of grief have led them to encourage a more open dialogue for other women who have also lost children. This episode is sponsored by Tommy's, a charity who fund research into preventing miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. If you're affected by any of the themes in this episode, you can find support over at https://www.tommys.org.

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ENVIRONMENTALISM: An honest conversation with Sophie Tait Oct 02, 2019

What can we all be doing to protect the environment? In this episode of Honestly, Clemmie chats to Sophie Tait, environmentalist, author of Trash Plastic blog and now member of Extinction Rebellion. Giving environmentalism the platform that it needs, Sophie shares her journey to activism, her realisations that she needed to act, and why we all need to act now.

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UNIVERSAL CREDIT: An honest conversation with Erin Smithers Sep 25, 2019

Erin Smithers has been receiving benefits since the birth of her son at 16, but when her tax credits were stopped in January 2019, she was transferred on to Universal Credit - the benefits system that has left many with next to no income. Talking about how her life has changed after her income was cut to just £180 a month, the mother of two shares how her story is actually one of privilege, whilst so many others have been left with far less.

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PERIODS: An honest conversation with Maisie Hill Sep 18, 2019

This week on Honestly Podcast, Clemmie is joined by Maisie Hill - women’s health expert and practitioner. With over a decade of experience in helping women harness their hormones, Maisie talks about her holistic, seasonal approach to understanding our menstrual cycle and how this knowledge can give us greater empathy for our bodies and our emotional triggers.

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DISABILITY: An honest conversation with Ben Tansley Sep 11, 2019

This week, Clemmie chats to Ben Tansley on the topic of disability and what that word means to him. Ben was told by doctors that it was unlikely that he would ever walk again after a motorbike accident left him paralysed from the waist down. This may sound like the worst case scenario to many, but Ben saw past his statistics and found joy in the everyday with his two children. Ben chats to Clemmie about making strides in his recovery, his determination to walk again and his passion for helping those who have also been paralysed to find strength in their diagnosis.

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FEAR: An honest conversation with AJ & Adrienne Sep 04, 2019

Kicking off season 2 of Honestly podcast are powerhouses AJ Odudu and Adrienne Herbert. Showcasing true courage throughout their careers - from SAS Who Dares Wins to more personal challenges of loss, AJ and Adrienne share honest accounts of their struggles and triumphs, as well as what it means to be brave in moments of danger.

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Season 2 Trailer Aug 28, 2019

Name a topic that makes your palms sweat. Have you ever thought about why it makes you feel uncomfortable and what might happen if we all just spoke more openly? Join me for Season 2 of Honestly as I continue to chat to fascinating people about supposed taboos including infertility, phobias, disability and so much more.

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CANCER: An honest conversation with Deborah James and Saima Thompson Jul 03, 2019

There are a lot of things that you shouldn’t have to do before you turn 35 - telling your family you have terminal cancer is one of them. This was the unthinkable reality for Saima Thompson and Deborah James, as they both live with Stage 4 cancer. Both women share how they live with their prognosis to help squash the taboo, believing that the more informed we are, the closer we are to beating cancer. Proving that a cancer diagnosis doesn't stop you from living in the present, Deborah and Saima’s positivity, honesty and humour make this a truly inspiring conversation.

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SOBRIETY: An honest conversation with Millie Gooch Jun 26, 2019

Hangxiety - The feeling of overwhelming guilt, stress, and worry you experience the day after a drinking binge. We’ve all been there, waking up with the dreaded fear of what you did or said last night. But what if that was a thing of the past? Swapping sloshed nights out to sober nights and hangover-less mornings, Millie Gooch is changing the perception of what a night out can look like. Suffering from periods of heightened anxiety from alcohol and hangovers halving her weekends, Millie has gone sober and formed a community online @sobergirlssociety which destigmatises sobriety and shows people that you can have just as much fun, without the sore head the next day.

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GENDER: An honest conversation with Charlie Craggs Jun 19, 2019

To mark Pride Month, Clemmie shares this poignant conversation about gender and trans rights with Charlie Craggs - author, activist and founder of Nail Transphobia. As someone making waves in the LGBTQ+ community, Charlie is passionate about giving the community visibility and sharing her story of identity, acceptance, and her unwavering determination to be authentically herself.

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FAITH: An honest conversation with Nilly Dahlia Jun 12, 2019

This week, Clemmie speaks to Nilly Dahlia about motherhood, her faith and how the two interact with one another. Growing up in a predominantly non-Muslim area, Nilly explains how her faith found her and shares her experience of being a modern Muslim and raising her young family with culture and faith at the heart of their daily lives.

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BODY IMAGE: An honest conversation with Callie Thorpe Jun 05, 2019

Speaking to Clemmie this week is self proclaimed 'sassy Welsh gal' Callie Thorpe - blogger, model and plus size body positive campaigner praised for creating a community that is body shame free. Believing that you can be whoever you want to be regardless of your size, Callie shares her journey to body acceptance. Clemmie and Callie talk travel, diet culture and calling out internalised fat phobia. This much welcomed chat sets the record straight - that all shapes and sizes should be celebrated.

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PRISON: An honest conversation with Lisa Selby May 29, 2019

Life on both sides of the bars. Lisa Selby tells Clemmie about her experience of keeping a relationship alive when the one you love is doing time. She opens up about the reality of being the one on the outside looking in, shedding light on how she and her boyfriend of three years, Elliot, have coped. Divulging both her hopes and worries about the prospect of Elliot's release, this is a fascinating account of how prison life has affected them both as they plan for their future. Editors note: Elliot has now been released, but at the time of recording was still behind bars.

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MONEY: An honest conversation with Alex Holder May 22, 2019

Do you get that uncomfortable feeling when people ask you how much you earn? Why is it that we cringe with awkwardness when we're asked about our financial situation? Clemmie gets to the bottom of this with journalist and author of 'Open Up: The Power of Talking about Money' Alex Holder. Together they explore 'FOMO spending', the link between salary and self esteem and why money is one of the last taboos. In a bid to get more people talking openly about their financial situation, they hope to shake off some of society's shame around this subject.

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RACE: An honest conversation with Niran Vinod and Candice Brathwaite May 15, 2019

Clemmie's guests this week are Niran Vinod and Candice Brathwaite who delve into the topic of race, explaining why they may never feel completely free from judgement. Niran and Candice are both parents who want their children to feel encouraged to be completely who they are instead of being boxed in by societal stereotypes. Exposing truths with a few laughs along the way, this conversation is one we can all learn something from.

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DEATH: An honest conversation with Anna Lyons and Louise Winters May 08, 2019

Popped your clogs, passed away, brown bread - there are so many euphemisms we use to say that someone has died. Two women who are encouraging us to talk more honestly about death are Anna Lyons and Louise Winters; a respective end of life doula, and a progressive funeral director who together founded Life Death Whatever. Anna and Louise share the importance of changing the dialogue surrounding death and all they have come to appreciate about being alive in this uplifting and touching episode.

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MARRIAGE: An honest conversation with Clemmie and Simon Hooper May 01, 2019

Clemmie lifts the lid on marriage with instagram duo Clemmie and Simon Hooper (aka Mother of Daughters and Father of Daughters) as they share what it takes to prioritise one another in amongst a busy family life. In this intimate conversation Clemmie ‘goes deep’ with The Hoopers: discussing their views on therapy, their ‘not so conventional’ love story and that all important question... should you schedule sex in a long-term relationship? A chatty insight conversation, peppered with statistics, laughs and tips on how they keep their partnership as strong as ever.

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Trailer Apr 23, 2019

Think of a topic that makes you feel a bit uncomfortable? From sex lives to salaries, gender to race - influencer, powerhouse and curator of hugely popular 'Mother Of All Lists' blog Clemmie Telford releases her first podcast that refreshingly tackles issues that we, as a society, often shy away from. In fact, the stickier, trickier and 'less spoken about' the subject, the more Clemmie wants to chat honestly about it.

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