HR director turned bookseller turned bestselling author, Jennie Godfrey, joins Gaby for a chat about all things Joy!

Jennie’s debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things, became a huge hit from the moment it was published - and continues to find readers over a year at yer it was first published.

Jennie shares her publishing journey with Gaby, as well as how much writing has helped shape her and bring her out of he shell.

We love the book and we love Jennie and really hope you enjoy this chat!

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Gary Kemp joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy. (and Gaby still can't believe she's speaking to someone who she used to have a poster of on her wall!)

He talks about the joys of being alone, sometimes, and just walking in a city not really knowing where you're going. He talks about his love of art and how it is a huge part of his life. And then, there's music. And we discuss his incredible career from Spandau Ballet to now, and his new solo album.

From doomscrolling in the morning to sitting in a church in silence, there are some do's and don'ts for everyone in this episode.

We hope you enjoy it! (And remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel - as well as watching our Friday Show N Tell extra nugget of joy!)

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Max Fosh brings joy wherever he goes - and pranks! Gaby sits down with the self-made comedian, prankster and social media star to find out what brings him joy and what fuels him.

Max loves entertainment and has been married twice in the name of comedy. They chat about some of his brilliant stunts and what he's working on next.

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Tim Spector talks to Gaby about his love of food and the joy he gets from eating healthily.

They discuss he new book, some of they recipes.and why we should always try to frame our eating as a positive thing. (you're adding not taking away)

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We hope you enjoy listening !

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Richard Armitage joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and acting and bookishness and other things.

They talk about Richard's books and writing (which have been picked up by Netflix to be adapted) and some of his iconic roles over his career.

Richard has always been busy, but is finding joy in slightly slowing down - and in not knowing what's coming next - and Gaby asks him about the ups and downs of being an actor.

(She also makes him sing, but that's another story)

We hope you enjoy the episode and remember you can watch it all (and our extra Friday nuggets of joy) via our youtube channel!

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Kay from Pinch Of Nom joins Gaby for a chat about the joy of food!

With over 5 million books sold, Pinch Of Nom know what they're talking about when it comes to delicious, balanced food.

Gaby asks about the secret to good soups, how to feed veg to people (kids mainly) who don't like it - and if it's easy to work alongside your partner.

We hope you enjoy this joyful January chat!

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Gabby Bernstein joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy!

She explains the therapy system (Internal Family Systems Therapy) that helped her heal the trauma from her childhood, which had led to addiction in her adult life. 

They discuss why we shouldn't be afraid of the term "self help" - and why more people should be looking to heal.

Gabby believes her purpose is to provide people with the tools they need to do the work themselves, which led on to noting the importance of fame for good and to help others, and not to fuel the need to be seen. 

We hope you enjoy the honest and frank chat - and the joy that comes from it!

***Trigger warning***

Please note child sexual abuse and addiction are referenced in this episode.

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Gaby welcomes Case Kenny to the pod to talk all things joy!

He talks about his journey to meditation, why he thinks it's so valuable for everyone and the pitfalls of talking about it in the wrong way.

Case embraces mindfulness, but also looks at it in a very unique way. Hear him talk to Gaby about how he approaches making time (and space) for himself and his head!

(he's also started playlists for meditation now - with a mizture of music depending on your mood. Find out more in the ep!)

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Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a chat about books, reading, anxiety, shyness and overcoming severe depression.

Matt is a huge advocate for good mental health - and he and Gaby share stories of rockier times in their lives. They discuss his new novel - "The Life Impossible" - which saw him return to Ibiza to write it (the place he almost committed suicide). After many years he felt he could go back and has written a novel set there.

He also talks about the things that bring him joy, why he writes and how much it means when he gets reactions from his readers.

*Please be advised that some of the topics discussed in this episode may be triggering. These include severe depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

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Marisha Wallace joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and musicals.

They chat about her current role in Panto, her one-woman show which she's putting on next year - and an exciting new acting job she's taking on in January!

They also talk about the hard graft she has been through, how she's struggled with weight issues and come through the other side - and how important it is to have a champion fighting your corner.

We hope you enjoy the chat! (and the sing along) )

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Luke Evans and Gaby go WAY back! And in this episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, he shares stories of their friendship, of his amazing career and tells some of the showbiz tales that are in his new book.

He also makes Gaby cry by singing one of his - and her - favourite songs. TEAR WARNING!

We hope you enjoy this joyful, heartfelt chat - and that it leaves you feeling in a good mood.

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