• 17 minutes 53 seconds
    Lucy Beaumont

    Comedian Lucy Beaumont is a bundle of joy and brings her infectious laughter (and accent) to the podcast!

    She tells Gaby about bringing joy to people via the power of comedy - and how she feels more relaxed on stage, than in her real life.

    There's the story of the crow who tried to pick her up by her beehive haircut - and the gang of youths who stuck a Wagon Wheel to her forehead on the London Underground.

    And - we host The Easiest Biscuit Quiz Ever, to see how she fairs...

    9 June 2026, 10:20 am
  • 40 minutes 26 seconds
    JJ Chalmers

    JJ Chalmers (former Royal Marines Commando and Invictus Games Medalist) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy!

    They chat about JJ's incredible career and life - and the amazing things he has achieved. Both Gaby and JJ share a love of TV - and presenting in particular - so enjoy a good ole natter about that, and of course The Invictus Games.

    JJ also reveals his Show n Tell item (an object that brings him joy and makes him smile) which Gaby loved so much, she had to try it for herself! Listen to find out what it is...

    ...and if you want to see JJ showing it off to Gaby, head over to our YouTube channel, where you can watch all of our episodes!

    Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an ep - and - follow Gaby and JJ via Instagram

    1 June 2026, 11:01 pm
  • 25 minutes 4 seconds
    The Lady Mayor of London

    The Lady Mayor of London - Dame Susan Langley - joins Gaby for a natter about joy!

    They talk about female role models, following your dreams and empowering young women.

    Sue loves the city of London; the vibrancy, the multiculturalism, the amazing people who live there - and she celebrates this every day.

    She wants to make sure everyone feels welcome in the city - and want to visit - and she is keen to dispel some of the myths about London - and the negative views some people have.

    She brings joy and laughter to her role - and is a champion of inclusivity - and we really enjoyed chatting to her for the podcast. We hope you enjoy it too!

    Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel - please do follow and subscribe there, so you never miss an episode!

    26 May 2026, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 43 seconds
    Ben Miller

    Actor and author Ben Miller joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy!

    They chat about his first adult fiction novel - 'A Very Dangerous Pursuit' - and his love of cosy crime.

    Gaby also talks about his brilliant career - including 'Death In Paradise' and his collaboration with Alexander Armstrong.

    19 May 2026, 10:30 pm
  • 22 minutes 54 seconds
    Dr Alex George

    Gaby welcomes Dr Alex George to the podcast to chat about all things joy.

    Alex opens up about his recent OCD diagnosis - and what that means for him (no, it doesn't just mean putting things in order) and gives some advice for those who may be having a similar experience.

    They chat about 'mental fitness' and why we should be teaching kids how to deal with emotions and manage them - which Alex believes is just as important as English, Maths and Science.

    One of the big themes of the chat is 'acceptance' - and how finding peace in life is such an important part of being joyful and happy. Alex talks about the Toolkit For Life - which each of us needs - and is tailored specifically to us.

    We loved delving in to some big topics with Dr Alex, and hope you will get as much out of it as we did!

    You can find more about Alex and the work he does on his instagram

    12 May 2026, 6:10 pm
  • 16 minutes 1 second
    Natalie Imbruglia

    Gaby Roslin chats to actor and singer Natalie Imbruglia about all things joy.

    They chat about Natalie's new album and the fun and joy she had making it - even though the themes of the songs are quite serious - it's an album for dancing to.

    Natalie's songwriting sessions are quite unique...and she takes us into that world, sharing why it's so important to be open to everyone in the room to get the best song possible.

    She talks about becoming her mental health, perimenopause struggles and why becoming a mum made her start to not give a $%*t!

    And YES - we talk about Neighbours...and The Masked Singer of course. We cover A LOT! We hope you enjoy it...

    5 May 2026, 7:00 am
  • 39 minutes 51 seconds
    Adele Roberts

    Adele Roberts joins Gaby for a celebration of life and laughter and all things joy.

    From Big Brother to Radio 1, to the Guinness Book Of World Records - Adele is an inspiration and a joy spreader - whose attitude and love of life is infectious.

    Gaby chats to Adele about early fame, coming out on TV, her love of music and radio - and whether she might ever go back to presenting?

    They also discuss her love of running - which started when she was 37 and has been a huge part of Adele's life ever since. She recently ran the London Marathon which her stoma on show - as part of her ongoing campaign to normalise hidden disabilities and to encourage people to get their poo checked!

    Remember you can watch all our episodes on YouTube - and see some of the footage from Adele's marathon on Gaby's instagram!

    28 April 2026, 7:45 am
  • 42 minutes 34 seconds
    John Gregory Smith

    Chef and content creator, John Gregory Smith, joins Gaby Roslin for a natter about food and feasting and all things joy!

    John talks about his brilliant career, his love of food, the amazing places across the world where he has cooked and why he loves sharing recipes and tips.

    He also natters about new book - The Greatest Traybake Book Ever - which is full of really easy and delicious recipes.

    21 April 2026, 7:45 am
  • 19 minutes 13 seconds
    Jack Savoretti

    Jack Savoretti joins Gaby for a chat about his music and how it brings him so much joy.

    Gaby has known Jack for many years - and followed his career from when he was just starting out, to headlining the Royal Albert Hall. Jack is now about to embark on a huge tour - something he loves doing, and which proves that success takes time.

    As well as treating us to a little bit of Italian, Jack also plays live - and - reveals his Show n Tell item (an object that brings him great joy!)

    Remember to follow and subscribe to the podcast - so you never miss an episode! And, if you're enjoying 'Reasons To Be Joyful' please do leave us a review...

    13 April 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 33 minutes 3 seconds
    Appleton

    Natalie and Nicole Appleton join Gaby for a trip down memory lane, celebrating all the things they are thankful for in life - and sharing what brings them joy.

    They chat about their love of singing and musicals, their new music and the simple joy of walking their dogs and being in nature.

    Gaby reminisces about All Saints' trousers (and how many pairs she bought to be just like them) and asks whether All Saints would ever get back together. There is an answer...but you'll have to listen to find out!

    The sisters also reveal their 'Show n Tell' items to Gaby - a little something that brings them both joy and makes them smile. (it is NOT what you expect)

    6 April 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 53 minutes 22 seconds
    Dave Stewart

    Legendary musician, producer and songwriter, Dave Stewart, joins Gaby to share in the joy of music and art and using your imagination.

    They talk about his time in Eurythmics, how he and Annie came up with the melody for 'Sweet Dreams', playing to 3 people on New Year's Eve and why he wants young musicians to forget about algorithms and DSPs and just go out and play live.

    Dave also tells Gaby about his new venture 'Rare' - and also about the show he's written for young kids, to inspire them.

    31 March 2026, 5:30 pm
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