If you've not heard of DJ AG, or seen his street DJing with the likes of Will Smith and Alesha Dixon, you need to get acquainted.

DJ AG is the ultimate joy spreader, bringing music and dance to people of all ages with his infectious enthusiasm for life. From shutting down Kings Cross, to visiting care homes - AG tells Gaby all about his journey as a joy spreading influencer.

They also surprise his Mum with a call!

Singer/Songwriter Mika joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy.

He tells the story of watching Wicked with the composer Stephen Schwartz and singing with Ariana Grande. After seven years, he's back with new music, and wants to spread joy through his live shows.

They talk about Mika's childhood, and how his mother 'collected' people - bringing lots of amazing characters into their home to live - and how they actually inspired some of his songs on his first album. (if you look at the video for 'Grace Kelly' - you'll see them!)

Mika listens to birdsong regularly - sometimes in the garden, but also to playlists of tropical creatures. Did you know birdsong is medicine for your brain? When you hear birdsong, it means there's no trouble around! (you learn something everyday don't you!)

Mika is a real joy spreader and so full of life and energy! We hope you feel a little of that energy after listening to this episode...

Passenger (aka Mike Rosenberg) joins Gaby for a chat about 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry' - a new musical which he has composed.

They chat about the magic of songwriting, how busking taught Mike his craft, and why being an independent artist is so freeing. He also treats us to a live performance of one of the songs from his new musical!

Ruth Jones joins Gaby Roslin for a chat about bringing people joy through her characters and writing - and - the things that make her smile.

Ruth is known for co-creating Gavin & Stacey, and playing the iconic character of Nessa, as well as Fat Friends, Stella and several novels along the way too. She chats to Gaby about how much her stories and characters have meant to her, and others, and how now - as she approaches 60 - she's taking a different approach to life.

Poet Donna Ashworth spreads joy through her words - and - wherever she goes.

On the latest episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, Gaby chats to Donna about her poetry, believing in herself, moving to Scotland with no job, our human frequencies and much more...

She also talks about making social media a nice place - and - shares with Gaby an object that brings her joy every single day.

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Gaby welcomes entrepreneur, foster dad and all-round inspiring human, Peter Mutabazi, to the podcast.

Peter's story is UNBELIEVABLE - and yet, it's all true. He tells Gaby about how he was treated by his own father when he was young, how he chose to live in sewers, and how the kindness of a stranger changed his life.

Peter has now fostered 47 kids - and adopted 4. He's a single dad who has worked for the Red Cross and World Vision and who spreads joy every day on his socials and in his life.

We hope you enjoy listening this inspiring and joyful chat as much as we did!

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Dougray Scott joins Gaby for a chat about his brilliant career, AI, Summerwater and much more.

They discuss his love of books and storytelling, his latest acting roles and how much happier he is since he gave up drinking.

Dougray has been asked questions in interviews recently that were directly from Chat GPT - and he could spot them a mile away, just like he could spot AI music when it was played to him - and so they discuss the use of this new technology within the entertainment industry, and how it is effecting younger generations.

He also brings in an object that makes him smile and tells Gaby the story behind it.

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Gaby welcomes @tonichealth to the podcast to chat about what we should be putting in our bodies - and more importantly what we SHOULDN'T.

Sunna started posting videos in supermarket aisles a few years ago and has built up an incredible following (and been thrown out of many supermarkets since)

He believes in calling out companies who are selling cheap, unhealthy products - and talks to Gaby about his mission to make us all healthier.

Gaby herself is a huge advocate for gut health and healthy living - and together they chat through some of the food they love to eat.

Sunna reveals what he feeds his kids - and what he eats himself for Breakfast - as well as some of the 'easy wins' when it comes to buying good food.

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Gaby welcomes Gerontologist, Kerry Burnight, to the podcast.

Dr Kerry shares her passion about healthy aging, stories of patients who want to make being older better, and advice from her new book 'Joyspan: The Art And Science Of Thriving In Life's Second Half'

They discuss the importance of 'the simple things' (music, nature, companionship), weight lifting - and - why people should talk more about dying with their relatives, partners and friends.

This is joyful, upbeat chat about the beauty of aging and celebrating life!

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Author and podcaster, Elizabeth Day, joins Gaby for a joyful natter.

They discuss her new book, her writing tips, infertility, dating apps and much more!

Above all, they chat about what brings joy to Elizabeth - and also how she spreads joy herself to many others.

We hope you enjoy!

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Actor and writer Ryan Sampson joins Gaby for a natter about Brasic, Mr Big Stuff, Plebs - and all things joy!

Ryan talks about how he managed to get Danny Dyer in his show, working with Celia Imrie and how much swearing is too much swearing on TV!

They chat about iconic TV series, characters, writing new shows and why we need more comedy on our screens, now more than ever!

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