“Weird is the key to happiness.”Glastonbury. Relationships. Routine. Unemployment. This was recorded in 2017 but in some ways it feels straight out of 2021 – funny how even though we think things change a lot, somehow they also don’t. Strap in

#happydaysproject - OLIVIA

May 3rd, 2021 22m 44s

“Imagine just being in a festival...surrounded by people…flat gin and tonic…there’s a faint smell of sun cream…”Community, “moon worship woo-woo”, mind chatter, finishing projects, men in good jumpers: today, Olivia and I run through all the i

#happydaysproject - CHLOE

Apr 26th, 2021 9m 13s

“Some kids talk about sunshine in their stomachs.”We’re back in the Surrey countryside, this time out for a walk with Chloe and chatting about manic family parties, food, and climbing Sugarloaf mountain (with me!). Will we get a reprise of the

#happydaysproject - PHELIM

Apr 19th, 2021 22m 22s

“Nothing makes me happy.”It’s not what you think.Enjoy listening to Phelim riff generously on babies, bad holidays and his naturally sanguine temperament. You’re in for a wonderful time.Phelim refers to some concepts that were new to me – if

#happydaysproject - ANA

Apr 12th, 2021 6m 47s

“Happiness is something that you choose, over and over again.”One for the artists, one for those who want to act with intention, and one of my favourites. Ana speaks beautifully about Turner paintings, bringing up those around you, and happine

#happydaysproject - HANNAH P

Apr 5th, 2021 13m 17s

“A smile’s always gonna make you happy – doesn’t matter who it comes from.”Yoga and fitness wonderwoman Hannah P talks about belonging in her clan, the importance of a good sock drawer, and why being a workaholic makes her happy. We met on my

#happydaysproject - COLM

Mar 29th, 2021 9m 56s

“To have worked hard at something, and to be glad that I worked hard at something.”Hello! In this lovely little episode, Colm talks about writing, road tripping solo across America, and how hard it is to actually give our energy to the things

#happydaysproject - JABAAL

Mar 22nd, 2021 16m 42s

“We have everything inside of us. You, the world – we have everything inside first.”This is another one for the actors, for the artists, and for everyone who gets a kick out of imitation and humanity. Jabaal tells us why other people’s artisti

#happydaysproject - JEANNA

Mar 15th, 2021 16m 47s

“It’s fascinating to note that just as I’m talking to you about these things I am feeling...quite content!”This week we’ve landed in 2020, with Jeanna – and her houseplants. Around 50 of them (which is nothing to her Brooklyn-based sister’s 10

#happydaysproject - TASH

Mar 8th, 2021 18m 24s

“I think you just have to put yourself out there and do it, and not be embarrassed.”Season 2! Why not eh?! Welcome back to the #happydaysproject podcast, and Tash talking about water. Basically this episode is about water. Also sun, also podca

#happydaysproject - BEX

Dec 7th, 2020 10m 30s

“I wanna be the one to walk in the sun.”Yep, I’m quoting Bex quoting Cyndi, and oooh but you can just FEEL the sun in today’s episode! It was recorded as London celebrated Gay Pride in the summer of 2017, with Bex and I taking a moment to chil

#happydaysproject - SOFIE

Nov 30th, 2020 12m 38s

Um, you’ll need to bookmark this one.“Checking your phone to see if he texted, and he has.”“Sun – but sun when you don’t have to do anything, so the sweat doesn’t matter.”“When you remember that you matter, even if that means you have to mak

#happydaysproject - MIKE

Nov 23rd, 2020 13m 54s

“I’m happy to accept a democratic vote even when I lose. I have to accept it, because that’s what democracy is.”“Being able to do what you want to do, and not have someone tell you you can’t do it. That would make you unhappy.”Did Mike, in 20

#happydaysproject - GREG

Nov 16th, 2020 10m 52s

This interview made me smile a lot, and I know you will too. Greg dreams of life on other planets, living forever, and summer days playing baseball with his friends. I dare you not to be transported. Oh and at the end I bang on about making a c

#happydaysproject - HANNAH

Nov 9th, 2020 17m 33s

It’s hard, sometimes, to stop the outside creeping in…come cosy up with Hannah and I, as we reflect on roast dinners and daffodils. Also in this episode, a special update about your guide to better disagreements…Would you like the #happydayspr

#happydaysproject - NEILA

Nov 2nd, 2020 24m 30s

“When you’re laughing in distance…a whole bunch of people who will echo your laugh; you know you’re not alone.”There's nothing better than a walk in beautiful Battersea Park in London with a friend who makes you laugh. Neila is an effervescent

#happydaysproject - TOM

Oct 26th, 2020 11m 38s

Welcome back friends, and welcome to a snippet of the world of Tom. Between dogs, sheep, and russet leaves, as well as money, back to back marathons and the right attitude, you're going to get more than you bargained for in this episode. Also,

#happydaysproject - JAY

Oct 19th, 2020 12m 21s

Today Jay brings us back to basics: family, quality time, and exercise. Except that there’s nothing basic about surprise pregnancies, 24 hour solo bike racing, a broken back and a hot temper!Asking, “What makes you happy?” is a bit like, Jay p

#happydaysproject - AYO

Oct 12th, 2020 19m 47s

“I love Mondays.” Today we’ll hear from Ayo, who loves Mondays. Just like you, now that this podcast comes out on Mondays! But seriously, Ayo didn't just wake up loving the first day of the traditional working week - listen to this episode to h

#happydaysproject - HELENA

Oct 5th, 2020 6m 9s

"Some people close the door in your face; some people hold it open for you."Listen to Helena for thoughts on cups of tea, the value of politeness, the joy of watching others succeed and “body flow”!The #happydaysproject will hear from 100 peo