Nobody Panic

Trying to have a more ethical Christmas this year? TesSanta Claus Coates, and Stevie MarTin Soldier from The Nutcracker, are taking Christmas very seriously/ They discuss making your own wrapping paper, shopping from independent businesses, buying local, and making small good changes.  ALSO - since we can't have a Christmas party this year, we're running a secret Santa gift exchange...

Feeling down when the nights get darker? Tessa realised she has SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder - a few years ago and, while Stevie doesn’t, they’ve both done a lot of intense googling, so take a look at whether light boxes work, going outside is really the key and how Tessa can stop crying all the time when it’s dark. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supp...

Stevie and Tessa have worked from home for years but still have a TERRIBLE work/life balance - in this episode they work out how to separate the two, especially during lockdown and especially if you don’t have a massive house with an office. And a lovely mahogany desk. That looks out over a babbling brook.  Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.aca...

Struggling to be single during lockdown? Stevie and Tessa got so many requests for this that they chatted to their single pals and collated some motivational, hopefully helpful advice to get you through now this period of time where nobody can legally date anyone. Absolute state of it. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded...

Want to be a better ally to the trans community but worried you’ll get it wrong? Illustrator and facilitator for The School of Sexuality Education Andy Thornton offered to come onto the podcast and chat to Stevie and Tessa about inclusive language, gender expression and everything in-between. Huge shout out to Andy for taking the time to talk to us!  Follow Andy Thornton on Instagram @humansa...

With a maybe lockdown looming, and the promise that we’re all going to have to be spending a lot more time on our own this winter, Stevie and Tessa explore how to enjoy your own company, the difference between being lonely and being alone, and how to not just survive, but thrive on your own.  Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypa...

Want to persuade people without appearing preachy? Stevie and Tessa learn it’s all about empathy and sometimes slowing down your voice a bit. There’s more to it than that, of course, but we can’t put all the spoilers in the episode description can we? Let’s just say that after this you’ll be persuading people all over town. If that’s what you’d like to do. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can mak...

Struggle to make tasteful decisions when it comes to decorating? Tessa would ideally like to live in a Barbie pink room inspired by one she saw in Goodfellas and Stevie until recently attempted to make every room look like the Gryffindor common room. They delve into the ways you can adapt, negotiate and embrace your taste (or lack of) without being drowned in Pinterest hacks that all somehow invol...

Always comparing yourself to others? Is it getting you down? Stevie and Tessa have an array of tips to stop you (and themselves!!) getting the ol green eye - plus how you can actually turn around and use it as a positive. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by...

Want to go to therapy but no idea where to start? In a time when everyone could do with someone to talk to, Stevie and Tessa chat to the totally brilliant Psychology Well-being Practitioner Melissa about how to self-refer through the NHS, how to get the most out of your sessions and to how to stop trying to make your therapist laugh.  Melissa's recommendations if you're looking for a therapis...

Constantly glued to your phone? Accidentally lost a whole day scrolling through pictures of seals? Stevie (ex-phone addict currently in recovery) and Tessa (techniques for not becoming reliant on hers include having it run over by a car) trawl through various ways to keep your screen time down and get you analogue again. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supp...

Tessa and Stevie get flustered about their birthdays so have done some research as to how to stop getting flustered. Whether it’s the concept of ageing, career milestone angst or just not wanting a fuss (while secretly wanting a fuss) here’s how to sail through a birthday with ease. Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded an...

In a creative rut? Lost your mojo? Hit the wall and convinced you’ll never be able to make anything ever again? Stevie and Tessa are feeling exactly the same. They deep dive into the four causes of creative block, and learn how to get over it (or under it, through it, or all the way around it). Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic...

Did you know that anger is actually helpful? Stevie and Tessa have learned that every human experiences anger, but often women (and some men of course!) are socialised to repress it causing all kinds of problems. So if you’re thinking, “I never get angry” - perhaps you should?! If this sounds very clever and psychological that’s because it is (Stevie did a lot of googling), so strap in and learn h...

Nobody Panic at the Disco! (Oh boy that felt good to write.) After a listener request from Orla, age 11, Tessa and Stevie are heading back to school to dance their way through a step by step guide to going to a disco. Featuring several personal triumphs and disasters, a velveteen waistcoat and lace cravat, and a cautionary tale about racketeering and Panda Pops.  Want to support Nobody Panic?...

A do-over episode! We had so many fantastic listener tips for getting better at summer when you're not a summer person that we thought we'd put them all in an extra episode. Full of genuinely helpful listener advice, carefully curated into a path from toe to top!  Want to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic Recorded and edited by Na...

Terrible at packing? Always bring too many things and eight pairs of high heels ‘just in case’? Tessa once tried to fly to Jersey from Edinburgh with a big bag full of wet clothes, and Stevie spent seven years dragging around an old vintage suitcase with no handle so the one way to push it was to crouch down beside it. With some top tips from professional packers, they learn how to pack like the p...

Hate the heat? Can’t stand cropped tops? Hate wasps? Stevie despised summer until very recently, whereas Tessa is like a plant. They look at ways to get through the hot season while keeping your cool (spoiler: it’s all about your perspective).  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow Nobody Panic on Twitter @NobodyP...

Finding the lockdown ease incredibly stressful? Stevie and Tessa are too. And with the rules continually changing, and friends acting in all different sorts of ways (some aren’t comfortable in groups yet, some went to illegal raves) how do you navigate it without exploding? This week we look at how to destress and stick to your guns - whether your guns are isolation or holidaying in Spain.  N...

Did you know that being sensitive is actually a GOOD thing? Stevie and Tessa have learned that it’s a bit of a superpower. They do the sensitivity test (and score 100%) and look at how to navigate today’s society when you’re liable to cry on a bus because you saw a nice dog.  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow...

Slowly heading back to work and finding yourself not remembering how to do your job? Taking three days to read one page? Completely overwhelmed and anxious about everything? Stevie and Tessa delve into how to cruise back to work, plus an important update about the Mayan calendar. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson. Follow N...

Stevie and Tessa have been doing a lot of reading about how to be better allies, and discuss what this means for the benefit of anyone with privilege who might be feeling confused and lost. While many of you may be further along the path, this covers the very basics that they both found really helpful in the early stages of “unlearning” and practising allyship towards any marginalised community.&n...

Stevie and Tessa speak to nutritional therapist Florence Wylde Nicholas about how eating well is about so much more than kale and smoothies. From lessons about the gut right through to how you poo - here are some basics on how to make sure the way you’re eating is benefiting your body. THIS IS SUCH A FASCINATING EPISODE.  Find Florence's website here . Follow Florence on Instagram: @florencew...

Got a friendship you’ve let drift off, sails blowing in the wind, no one on board? Maybe you’ve moved away, moved jobs, or just moved on. Stevie and Tessa learn how to dive in and get that ship back on course! Features very few sailing metaphors, but Stevie really commits to a graveyard theme.  Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by Da...

Stevie and Tessa dream about getting a puppy. Actor, writer, performer and their very good friend Liz Kingsman (Borderline, Parlement, King Gary) just bought Emmett the Cockapoo. She shares what she’s learned, what to prep, how much they wee and the weird thing about chew toys you didn’t know about. Genuinely fascinating stuff and also visit Stevie's Instagram for some top pictures of Emmet being...