Beyond The Bathroom

On this episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by former model and television presenter Jayne Middlemiss. Join for a candid conversation where Jayne reflects on her career in the public eye, from featuring on Page Three at just 19 to to winning multiple reality TV shows. Jayne reflects on how those experiences impacted her confidence and relationship with her body. Where to find Jayne: Ins...

This week, Sali is joined by broadcaster and television presenter Alex Jones. Together, they discuss ageing in the public eye, how beauty standards have shaped Alex’s career, and the confidence that comes with growing older and more comfortable in yourself. Where to find Alex: Instagram Where to find Liz Beckett (Makeup artist) Instagram Listen by clicking play on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherev...

On this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by radio DJ and television presenter Jo Whiley. Join Jo and Sali for a conversation about the importance of eyebrows and the difference in confidence across generations, and Jo talks about how she prepared for that iconic moment when she was the cover of Women's Health. Where to find Jo: Instagram Where to find Liz: Instagram Where to f...

On today’s episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by our first ever male guest: Terry Barber. Terry is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the industry's most well-known names, from Alexander McQueen to Vivienne Westwood. Terry talks about growing up feeling like an outsider in a small Welsh village, his love of extremes and he shares his love of imperfect beauty. Where to find Ter...

Sali is joined by counsellor, TV chef and former model Lorraine Pascale. In this conversation, Lorraine talks candidly about her foster care journey and what it was like growing up as a black women in a white family. She also talks openly about the issues with being one of the few black models during the 90s and 2000s. This brilliant, insightful conversation is not one to miss. Where to find Lorra...

For the first episode of 2026, it seems only fitting for Sali to be joined by a guest who has been on her wish list since the start: model, author and actress Paulina Porizkova. In this conversation, Paulina talks openly about growing up in Sweden as a political refugee, being discovered as a model at 15, and her thoughts on the fashion and beauty industry’s take on women ageing. Where to find Pau...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains first-hand accounts of eating disorders and racism, including the use of some offensive language. For eating disorder support, please visit BEAT ( www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk ). On this week’s episode, Sali speaks to chef, broadcaster (and former singer!) Andi Oliver. Hear Andi speak candidly about what has made her the woman she is today; from growing up,...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around domestic violence. For more information or help on this topic please contact Refuge at refuge.org.uk On this week’s episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by Nicola Chapman who, as well as being renowned makeup artist, is also Sali's mate. We hear first-hand about Nic’s experience of being diagnosed with MS, her relationship with he...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around eating disorders. For support, please visit the UK's Eating Disorder Charity BEAT ( www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk ) On this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by charity campaigner, social media personality, model, and television presenter Nikki Lilly, who also happens to be our youngest guest so far at age 21. Nikki del...

Beyond the Bathroom is back and Sali is delighted to be joined by the legendary Siobhán McSweeney to kick off series 3! Siobhán talks about her obsession with giving compliments, her wild childhood and the freedom her love of fashion brings. Thank you to Clinique for sponsoring this series of Beyond The Bathroom. For 20% off your order* at Clinique, use code BTBCLINIQUE20. Listen by clicking play...

Join Sali Hughes each week for a conversation with a special guest about their own appearance. The first episode will be available from Tuesday 9th December on your chosen podcast platform with the full-length visual on YouTube. Just search Beyond The Bathroom. Thank you to Clinique for sponsoring this series of Beyond The Bathroom. For 20% off your order* at Clinique, use code BTBCLINIQUE20. List...

It's the final episode of the series and we have brought in the amazing dermatologists, Dr Jason Thomson and Dr Beibei Du-Harpur from Skin + Me to answer all of your skincare questions that you've been emailing in. Skin + Me take skincare personally. They formulate bespoke treatment creams using gold standard ingredients at concentrations to suit your skin. Get your first month of personalised tre...

On this week’s episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali speaks to best-selling author Jojo Moyes.  In her first podcast interview in 5 years, Jojo opens up about her childhood and how she was never bothered about her appearance until later on in life when she became very visible in the public eye. After her marriage breakdown in 2020, Jojo discusses how online dating at 50 has blown her mind and the i...

On this week’s episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali speaks to radio broadcaster and TV presenter Anita Rani. In this episode, Anita discusses with Sali how her mother had always made time for skincare, looking after herself growing up and how she fed her 5 blanched almonds every single day, a ritual that she has continued into adulthood. Now a successful broadcaster, Anita discusses how her life c...

This week, Sali is joined by Pati Dubroff who is best known for her chic, modern, red carpet looks that never look too 'done'. The Summer of 2023 was taken over by Barbiecore, but what's it really like to do the make-up on a real-life Barbie? Sali and Pati discuss how Pati's iconic make-up looks that she has done on some of the most famous faces such as Sofia Richie and Margot Robbie have taken th...

Zoe Lyons joins Sali on this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom discussing her battle with Alopecia in 2020 and what triggered it. Zoe also opens up about reclaiming her power with her hair loss journey and how wearing a wig gave her back her confidence in wearing it, styling and how it taught her the importance of looking after her own hair. Zoe's Brand Mentions: Amiwigs Rocking Alopecia Skin...

Sam Chapman joins Sali on this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom discussing life after her retirement from the beauty community and content creation in 2020. In this episode, Sali and Sam discuss her journey from working in Mac in the 90's to the creation of her and her sister Nic's brand Pixiwoo to then becoming the British powerhouses behind the famous Real Techniques brushes. Sam's Brand Me...

In this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is thrilled to be joined by beauty entrepreneur, fashion and makeover expert, television presenter, and author Trinny Woodall.  Sali hears about the journey Trinny has made to transition from part of the duo we all knew as 'Trinny and Susannah' to curating her own make-up brand and products under Trinny London. Trinny's Brand Mentions:  Trinny Lo...

Katie Jane Hughes joins Sali on this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom following the very successful launch of KJH Brand. Sali hears about how Katie went from working on a beauty counter in her sleepy home town in Southport to becoming a CEO and renowned make-up artist in New York with her unique playful use of colour. But now a success in the make-up industry, Katie opens up about her struggl...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes first-hand accounts of racism, including some offensive language. On this week's episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali is joined by makeup artist and a fashion and beauty entrepreneur Ruby Hammer. Sali hears first hand from Ruby about her journey with hair loss, winning the genetic lottery when it comes to her skin and the difficulties of being an Asian woman...

This week Sali is joined by Jess Phillips, who is the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding. In this politically funny and insightful episode, Sali hears about Jess's view on her appearance and when she first became aware of it. Jess takes us on her journey to getting a boob reduction, the sexism that's rife in politics (and the terrible fashio...

Beyond The Bathroom is back and Sali is delighted to be joined by Candice Brathwaite to kick off series 2. Sali hears about Candice's journey with her hair and how it shaped her identity, the importance of being well dressed (Which she is ALWAYS!) and how she uses make-up, specifically a lipstick, to express herself.  Candice's Beauty Products: Skin + Me Daily Doser Tacha - Water Cream  Votery  Dr...

Join Sali Hughes each week for a conversation with a special guest about their own appearance. The first episode will be available from Wednesday 13th September. Skin + Me take skincare personally. They formulate bespoke treatment creams using gold standard ingredients at concentrations to suit your skin. Get your first month of personalised treatment from Skin + Me for £4.99, instead of the usual...

As a surprise early Christmas present from Sali, we bring you a bonus episode of Beyond The Bathroom with the incomparable Ruby Wax. Sali and Ruby discuss Ruby's second act in mindfulness, ageing in the entertainment business, and how Ruby feels about her body when she looks in the mirror today. Mindfulness for Modern Life is a 5-day masterclass on how to spread happiness and radiate positivity: T...

Trigger Warning: This conversation discusses eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia, mental health and diet culture. It's the series finale, and Sali is delighted to be joined by Alex Light. Together, they discuss diet culture, conflating beauty with the beauty industry and, if after it all, Alex is still in love with beauty (spoiler: yes she absolutely is!) Alex's Brand Mentions: Avène [...