Outspoken Beauty

In this week's Minipod I'm pondering on the intimate interview with Sarah Jessica Parker I attended earlier this week. She inspired the entire audience and her conversation about ageing was so incredibly refreshing. I'm also talking about my obsession with having another tattoo now I've had one (apparently this is a thing!), the incredibly uplifting confidence workshop I did with some school child...

The utterly fabulous Bryony Blake is back and this week we're talking about: My first hangover in ages and how it happened What happened when Louis' friend walked in on me when I was getting dressed Bryony's experience of soft play Why we rarely talk about sex with long term partners and much more PLUS we have some great beauty, book and fashion recommendations this week, including the most wonder...

* This Episode is in Partnership with Forest Essentials * Beauty is no longer just about putting a product on your face and expecting miraculous results the next morning. We're so much more educated about the holistic approach we need to take, with what we put into our bodies being just as important as what we put on our skin. We also know that looking after our stress levels and moving our bodies...

In this week's episode I'm recounting a really important conversation I had with the amazing nutritionist and my friend Charlotte Faure Green about exercise and why we do it. If, like me, you're finding it hard to get motivated then I have a feeling that this will really help you. I'm also talking about the cosiest candle that I can't get enough of, a foolproof brow product and what I've spent my...

In this week's episode of My Beauty Habits I'm chatting to interior designer, author, entrepreneur and former Dragon Kelly Hoppen CBE. During the episode we chat about Kelly's refreshing and inspiring attitude to ageing, why manicures matter, the fragrance that has everyone asking what she's wearing and why healthy eating and exercise are such a vital part of her life. Kelly is a total breath of f...

In this episode I speak to mother, author, speaker and creator of Imaginarium TV, Marina Magdalena. Marina speaks openly about her children who are both neurodiverse and who she has decided to home school as the education system wasn't working for them. Following from her experience with her children, she wrote a book called called About Last Summer which stars a teenage girl with ADHD. This then...

In this week's Minipod I'm telling you all about my very last minute decision to have a tattoo to celebrate my 43rd birthday. How did the family react? What after care product has Sali Hughes told me to use and will I get more??!! I also have two AMAZING fragrance recommendations. One is from Zara, is made by one of the best perfumers in the world and is £25 (it smells like it's worth 5 times that...

It's officially Bryony Blake time and this week we're talking about: An incredibly embarrassing thing that happened to me in a public place (warning: it's not for the faint-hearted) The fly that made the horror film even scarier. Why Bryony wasn't scared during one of the scariest theatre productions ever because the bad makeup was bugging her Snakes and why they should NEVER be worn as ties Sibli...

In this (absolutely fascinating) episode I'm joined by former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, Womens Health and Elle, the amazing Farrah Storr. As you'll hear Farrah imagined that she'd be in magazines all her life but as the media landscape has changed, she's moved away and now spends her time running the UK division of Substack where she also publishes her own very successful newsletter Things...

In this week's Minipod I'm reflecting on the many responses that I had to my Instagram reel about the "little bits of wee" that have started appearing from time to time after particularly violent sneezes and laughing fits. I discuss the reasons this starts to happen (it's not just to do with birth) and share some of your brilliant suggestions for keeping things in check. I also talk about Body Mas...

In this episode I chat to breath coach and founder of The Breath Space, Jamie Clements. Jamie (who did an amazing breathing session at an event that I attended) suffered with severe anxiety and panic attacks and found that his whole life changed for the better when he discovered the power of breathing. He has now trained in many aspects of it and his built his career around helping others. During...

This episode has the potential to change your health and I don't say that lightly. My guest is Dr Federica Amati, an eminent medical scientist and public health nutritionist whose advice is backed by science and years of research and experience. During our chat we discuss how by making changes to our diets and attitudes to food we have the potential to stave off a wide range of diseases and live l...

In this Minipod I'm chatting through some of the things that have been on my mind recently. I question the amount of money that retailers are taking from brands having found out last night that it is a shocking amount (up to 80%). I also talk about how we make other people feel having had two very different experiences with people yesterday...one that left me feeling cold and insecure and the othe...

Bryony has returned from a huge adventure but to Nicola's horror, the details are top secret. In the meantime Nicola is recording the podcast in the work loo....will someone disturb them and think that there is something wrong with Nicola after she has been in there for more than half an hour? Listen to find out! Also: Nicola questions what exactly is going on at her Grandma's nursing home Bryony...

I am so excited about this week's guest. I'm joined by the utterly brilliant actress, author, singer and mum Giovanna Fletcher. Giovanna and I had so much fun recording this and we cover so many topics from motherhood to how Giovanna creates the perfect space for writing her books to how she carves out precious time for herself in a very busy life. When it comes to beauty Giovanna explains why she...

In this week's Minipod I'm chatting through some of the amazing launches I've been to this week. I'll tell you about the most scentsational fragrance for escapism and summer joy, why Bioderma have impressed me no end and will be going into detail about a new bath millk that does a range of wonderful things for both your mind and body. There's also a new serum from Dermalogica that has absolutely b...

In this episode I'm chatting to the wonderful makeup artist Mira Parmar (@miramakeup) about her beauty habits. I really like and can relate to Mira. Like so many of us she's a busy Mum trying to juggle work, kids, family life and all the other stuff and has a great attitude to beauty and what it means to her. During the episode we talk a lot about getting the glow (Mira's favourite look), skincare...

This episode is in partnership with This is Silk In this episode I get to meet the incredible Sonal Keay. Sonal is the founder of one of my new favourite skincare brands, This Is Silk, and has been on a real journey both with her own skin and her career. As you'll hear, Sonal has a rare and life-altering skin condition that has at times been incredibly challenging for her. It is this condition tha...

In this week's minipod I'm giving you an update on my mental health and also talking honestly about my recent weight gain. I also have some brilliant things to tell you about including a body serum, the very best deoderant for sore armpits, a perfume that is great at this time of year and a makeup artist led brand that is truly excellent. I also tell you about the people I alsways call when I need...

It felt so good to be reunited with Bryony and my goodness did she make me laugh this week. During the episode we talk about: How to do the perfect roadside wee The family picnic in a HIGHLY unsuitable place Why my kids are getting confused about (my) female anatomy Bryony's night of extreme sweating in front of a plethora of A Listers Excessive swimming pool inflatables and what you can do with t...

In this, the last of my Summer specials I'm chatting to a great friend to the podcast (and me), the brilliant dermatologist Sam Bunting. Sam talks us through her summer must haves including the bite cream that she is never without, her perfect holiday makeup products and of course her hot weather skincare must haves. You can find Sam's wonderful skincare range here . Her Neutralising Gel has been...

*This episode is in partnership with Avon * I have been so excited for you to hear this episode. Many of you know Avon for skincare and makeup but did you know that their story started with fragrance and amazing fragrance at that? During this evocative episode, Suzy Nightingale and I are exploring Avon's incredible history with fragrance. We chat about how their entire story started with irresisti...

In this special episode the My Summer Beauty Habits mini series it's my gorgeous co-host Bryony Blake sharing her holiday must haves. As you can imagine there's lots of makeup tips including how to mix the perfect holiday base, a brilliant SPF tip if you have sensitive skin and advice for extending your tan. We also talk about wearing makeup on the beach, getting your lashes done and have a fab ch...

It's time for another Summer Special. Sharing her holiday beauty picks with us in this episode is makeup artist extraordinaire and all round wonderful individual Caroline Barnes. From vivid lipstick to hot weather makeup tips to spf to sharing some of her very best little black book beauty contacts, Caroline is as ever the dream guest. Enjoy this sunshine filled episode Outspoken Beauties xx

In this week's Minipod I'm talking you through my top products of the week. This week you can expect: A stunning SPF that hs come over from Korea and not only protects your skin but is brimming with hyaluronic acid A coconut scented shampoo and conditioner that are affordable and will keep your colour in tact The perfect gradual tan A sublime hair oil that contains black sesame oil and amazing her...