Open with Emma Campbell

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by Kreena Dhiman. Breast cancer and heart failure survivor, mother of four children (including triplets!) conceived by surrogacy, Kreena’s story has to be heard to be believed. As a South Asian woman Kreena is passionate about changing the narrative around cancer within her community and her role as an Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Campaign Ambassador is...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by writer, activist and former policy advisor, Emily Kenway. Her new book, 'Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It' takes us into the invisible world of family caregivers. It’s a beautifully written and deeply moving book, with Emily’s personal story of caring for her mother told alongside in-depth research and interv...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma is joined by Carrie and David Grant. BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, vocal coaches, leadership coaches and campaigners, their TV and music career has spanned over 35 years and they have been awarded a MOBO and a BASCA for their lifetime services to the music industry. The couple have been married for 34 years and their new book ‘A Very Modern Family: Stories...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma continues her conversation with actress, best selling author and Loose Women presenter, Denise Welch.   More honest talk about mental health, the joy of a duvet day, being addicted to our mobile phones and grieving for the ‘lost years’ when our children were younger and life’s challenges meant not always being present in the way we wanted to be. As always, Deni...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Denise Welch. Denise is an award-winning actress, TV presenter and author. Her acting credits include Coronation Street, Soldier, Soldier, Waterloo Road and Boy Meets Girl. She is also an accomplished theatre actress and has been a panellist on Loose Women for several years. Denise has always talked incredibly frankly about her experience of living wit...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to actress, CEO and biohacking extraordinaire, Davinia Taylor. Davinia’s career started on C4’s hit soap, Hollyoaks playing the role of Jude Cunningham and her party lifestyle was well documented. Now, 14 years sober, she has researched, tested and biohacked her way to optimum health and shares all of her knowledge and science backed tips on Instagram. He...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to intuitive coach, author, elder and mentor, Donna Lancaster. Donna was one of the co-founders and facilitators of The Bridge Retreat and has been working with individuals, couples and groups for over 30 years. Donna’s latest book, Wise Words for Women offers words to comfort, challenge and inspire and her transformative workshops and courses on relation...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to award winning comedian, speaker and journalist, Rosie Wilby. Her podcast, ‘The Breakup Monologues’ led to Rosie being dubbed The Queen of Breakups by BBC Radio 4 and now her findings have come together in a book, ‘The Breakup Monologues -  The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak.’ Rosie’s quest to delve deeply into the psychology of heartbreak stemmed from he...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Lorraine Candy. Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, Elle and Style Magazine, Lorraine co-hosts the hugely popular ‘Postcards from Mid-life’ podcast and is author of the Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘Mum, What’s Wrong With You?’ - 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know and ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’ - 101 Things Midlife Women Need To Know. As a mot...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Gaby Roslin. Gaby is one of the most familiar and loved faces on our screens, starting her TV career back in the 80’s on the Saturday morning children’s show ‘Motormouth’ and then finding fame as co-host of Channel 4’s ‘The Big Breakfast’, ‘Children In Need’ and so much more. Gaby is a regular on BBC Radio and also host of ‘That Gaby Roslin Podcast.’ Y...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Bryony Gordon.  Bryony is a Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Telegraph Columnist, host of the podcast ‘Mad World’ and founder of peer support group Mental Health Mates. Bryony’s books include ‘Mad Girl’, ‘Glorious Rock Bottom’, ‘You Got This’,  ‘No Such Thing As Normal’ and most recently, her debut YA fiction novel ‘Let Down Your Hair’ Bryony shares he...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to best selling author, award winning comedian and motivational speaker, Gavin Oattes.  Founder of Tree of Knowledge and highly sought after by the world’s leading brands, he effortlessly takes his audiences on an uplifting journey of self-reflection, igniting fires in the bellies of each and every individual. Delivering on themes such as leadership, enga...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Clover Stroud. Clover is a journalist, mother of five and Sunday Times Bestselling author.  Her most recent book, ‘The Red of My Blood - A Death and Life Story’ charts the first year after the death of her beloved sister, Nell. Clover writes beautifully and brutally about the unbearable loss of a loved one and, the magic of life. You can learn more abo...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to Frazer McGlinchey, PhD.  Frazer works across wellness, hospitality, the arts and academia in a number of guises and is the founder of Happysense. Frazer is passionate about curating and creating meditation and mindfulness programmes in unique platforms and collaborations, to show how powerful the practice can be for all of us.  His simple but profound...

On this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to award winning entrepreneur, model, ex dancer, author, mentor and breast cancer survivor -  Leanne Pero.  In 2016, Leanne was diagnosed with breast cancer and went on to set up the Black Women Rising cancer support project. The mission at Black Women Rising is to educate, inspire and bring opportunities for women from the BAME community to connect with...

In this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to comedian, best selling author and marathon runner, Helen Thorn. Helen is one half of the hugely successful comedy duo The Scummy Mummies, a single mum of two and author of ‘Get Divorced-Be Happy’ Helen shares how she navigated the sudden break up of her marriage at the start of the first lockdown, her passion for running, dating with a ‘fanny eye’ and...

In this week’s episode of Open, Emma talks to psychotherapist and Sunday Times Best-selling author, Anna Mathur about the growth and gifts that emerge when life as we know it falls apart, vulnerability, self love and how it feels when we allow ourselves to be truly seen. Anna’s books include Mind Over Mother, Know Your Worth and The Little Book of Calm for New Mums. Trigger Warning : This episode...

In this week’s episode of ‘Open’ Emma talks to Heather James about how she is navigating life following the death of her eldest daughter Dame Deborah James, the incredible legacy Deborah left behind and the rather comical behind the scenes moments as the family got ready for the Prince of Wales to pop round for tea. Emma Campbell - @limitless_em www.limitlessem.com Open with Emma Campbell is produ...