You Look Happier

This week on You Look Happier , Ellie is (finally!) joined by best friend Molly Riordan for an honest conversation about single motherhood, building a business from scratch and finding happiness again after some of the darkest times in her life. At 28, Molly moved out of her family home as a single mum and had to learn to stand on her own two feet. Working two jobs and setting up two different bus...

In this powerful and honest episode of You Look Happier, Ellie is joined by Becky Ball, who spent 14 years battling an addiction to heroin and crack cocaine. Becky’s story began when she was spiked with heroin, believing she was taking cannabis resin. What followed was years of addiction, prison, and the painful reality of trying to access the help she desperately needed, only to be refused rehab....

In this episode, Rich Prendegast opens up about his addiction to alcohol and cocaine, the impact it had on his family and the road to recovery. Rich shares how close he came to homelessness, how his behaviour pushed away the people closest to him, and the moment his dad broke down and told him he wanted to enjoy the last few years of his life without worrying about him. Even after hearing that, Ri...

What started as one of the hardest moments of Taylor’s life eventually became the beginning of something that would give him a voice, confidence and a place to be completely himself. Taylor, host of The Waffle Shop Podcast, opens up about the devastating phone call that changed everything: his mum’s back surgery had gone wrong, she was on life support, and suddenly he was facing the possibility th...

In this episode, Ellie is joined by Jordanna AKA TINKS! Jordanna opens up about growing up in Coventry, losing the man she loved, becoming a mum, and navigating life while her child’s dad is still in prison. Tinks talks openly about Coventry, what she believes is failing the people who live there, the changes she wants to see, and why she’s determined to use her voice to fight for the community th...

In this weeks episode, Ellie is joined by Joe Fulton - Founder of 'Get Fruity' A Coventry lad, dad and entrepreneur, Joe joins me to talk about growing up with the belief that he couldn’t learn...and how he eventually decided to teach himself. He felt that if he got things wrong he would be punished, so he masked 'the fear of trying' but turning to humour and misbehaving in school as a distraction...

This week on the You Look Happier Podcast, Ellie sits down with Dean, an Army veteran and dad who shares his raw and powerful journey of living alongside Bipolar Disorder. After being sectioned under the Mental Health Act, attempting suicide twice, and experiencing the intense highs of hypermania alongside crippling depressive episodes, Dean opens up about the battles inside his head. We talk abou...

In this powerful episode of You Look Happier , Karl Orman shares his incredible journey from addiction, homelessness, and broken relationships to three years of sobriety and a life he never thought was possible for him. Karl speaks openly about the devastating impact addiction had on every area of his life, he is open, raw and honest about some of the rock-bottom moments that forced him to confron...

What would life look like if you couldn't eat? In this powerful episode of You Look Happier, I sit down with Steph McNaney, who has been living with gastroparesis and intestinal failure and has not eaten food for nearly three years. Steph shares the reality of living with a life-altering invisible illness, the challenges of receiving a diagnosis, the physical and emotional impact of losing somethi...

This week on the You Look Happier Podcast, I’m joined by Ria Burgoine, founder of Mamas Mindfulness. 🤍 Ria runs a range of luxury parenting groups, including stay and play sessions, baby massage, music and movement classes, and supportive spaces for mums to connect and feel less alone in motherhood. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Ria shares her experience of being diagnosed with both...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, illness, and the emotional impact of a life-changing diagnosis. At just 31 years old, Niamh's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with cancer. As a mum to two young children, she suddenly found herself facing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, losing her hair, and navigating the uncertainty that c...

In this powerful returning episode, Rachael Carroll opens up about hitting rock bottom, battling addiction, losing herself completely and the moment she realised something had to change. Since first appearing on the podcast, Rachael’s life has transformed. She is now sober, has lost 8 stone, rebuilt her confidence and completed her very first full marathon! Trigger warning: this episode contains c...

In this episode of You Look Happier, Ellie is joined by professional boxer Brad Goldsmith for a raw and honest conversation about sacrifice, pressure, and what it really takes to chase a dream. Brad opens up about making the life-changing decision to walk away from his apprenticeship to give boxing absolutely everything, despite the uncertainty that came with it. We talk about the fear of taking r...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around prison, trauma, mental health, and difficult life experiences that some listeners may find distressing. In this powerful episode of You Look Happier , I’m joined by Danneka Fivey , who opens up about her time in prison and the reality of what that experience was truly like. Danneka shares the moments that led her there, the emotional imp...

In this episode of You Look Happier , Saffron Baker opens up about the parts of her life she’s never been able to talk about before. From navigating a difficult childhood to becoming a young mum, Saffron shares the reality behind her journey...including the heartbreak of losing her own mum, becoming a young mum to two boys, this included raising a son with additional needs, and the strength it’s t...

In this deeply moving episode, Jordan Black reduces Ellie to tears by opening up about his not only his traumatic childhood, but his time in the army, and the unimaginable loss of his beautiful baby daughter, Aurora. Through heartbreak and grief, he has found a way to turn his pain into purpose, running for charity and keeping her memory alive with every step. He shares about some of his darkest t...

This week on You Look Happier, Ellie is joined by the incredible team behind Operation Neptune — four ex-military lads taking on an extraordinary challenge: rowing from Southampton to France in a four-man boat!!!! Driven by grit, camaraderie, and a powerful sense of purpose, they’re pushing their limits on open water to raise awareness and funds for Hallie’s Hideaway Charity. In this episode, they...

Forever Intertwined – Kiah’s Story In this episode, Ellie is joined by Kiah Matthews for one of the most powerful and personal conversations on You Look Happier so far. Kiah recently lost her mum in December after a lifetime of living with SMA. This is a story about a bond so deep, so spiritual, and so intertwined that even death cannot break it. Kiah shares what it was like growing up alongside a...

In this episode, Ellie is joined by Jess, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018 and how it’s shaped both her life and her business. She speaks honestly about the challenges that come with it — the highs, the lows, and everything in between — and how she’s learned to manage it while building something she’s proud of. Now running her own Pilates studio 'Balance W...

In this episode, Anna Lewis shares her personal journey of healing her relationship with food and movement after years of disordered eating. She reflects on how exercise once came from a place of control and punishment, and how she slowly learned to reconnect with her body through care, trust, and intention. Anna opens up about what recovery has really looked like behind the scenes, the unlearning...

In this episode of the You Look Happier Podcast, Ellie sits down with Erin, who has lived with severe eczema since she was just six months old. Erin shares her deeply personal journey, opening up about the struggles, pain, and tough times that have come with growing up with a chronic, visible condition. She reflects on how it impacted her confidence, mental health, and sense of self, while also sh...

In this episode of You Look Happier , we sit down with Mark, who is celebrating 35 years of sobriety! An author, father, and proud grandad, Mark opens up about the pivotal decision to leave his old life behind and how moving to Ireland helped him to break free from alcohol. He shares candidly about the challenges, lessons, and joys along his journey — from breaking away from addiction to building...

In this deeply personal episode, Ellie sit's down with Annie—a mum of two and fitness business owner—who has faced a lifetime of challenges both big and small. From her mum’s mental health battles, a devastating house fire, and the heartbreak of a friend’s suicide, Annie has carried a lot quietly. Today, she bravely opens up about her struggles, her resilience, and the journey toward healing. A ra...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of You Look Happier , Shannon opens up about her journey through postnatal psychosis, the grip of disordered eating, and the long road to healing her sense of self-worth. With raw vulnerability, she shares the unseen battles of early motherhood, the trauma she carried into it, and the moment she knew she had to fight — not just for herself, but for her da...

Welcome to You Look Happier LIVE!! In this very special live episode of You Look Happier, Ellie is joined in front of a live audience with the incredible Malin Andersson Malin is known for her time on Love Island but is has now turned her pain into purpose and has become a powerful mental health advocate, author, and life coach. Malin has lived through profound personal loss, grief, and abusive re...