Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Gaby welcomes entrepreneur, foster dad and all-round inspiring human, Peter Mutabazi, to the podcast. Peter's story is UNBELIEVABLE - and yet, it's all true. He tells Gaby about how he was treated by his own father when he was young, how he chose to live in sewers, and how the kindness of a stranger changed his life. Peter has now fostered 47 kids - and adopted 4. He's a single dad who has worked...

Dougray Scott joins Gaby for a chat about his brilliant career, AI, Summerwater and much more. They discuss his love of books and storytelling, his latest acting roles and how much happier he is since he gave up drinking. Dougray has been asked questions in interviews recently that were directly from Chat GPT - and he could spot them a mile away, just like he could spot AI music when it was played...

Gaby welcomes @tonichealth to the podcast to chat about what we should be putting in our bodies - and more importantly what we SHOULDN'T. Sunna started posting videos in supermarket aisles a few years ago and has built up an incredible following (and been thrown out of many supermarkets since) He believes in calling out companies who are selling cheap, unhealthy products - and talks to Gaby about...

Gaby welcomes Gerontologist, Kerry Burnight, to the podcast. Dr Kerry shares her passion about healthy aging, stories of patients who want to make being older better, and advice from her new book 'Joyspan: The Art And Science Of Thriving In Life's Second Half' They discuss the importance of 'the simple things' (music, nature, companionship), weight lifting - and - why people should talk more about...

Author and podcaster, Elizabeth Day, joins Gaby for a joyful natter. They discuss her new book, her writing tips, infertility, dating apps and much more! Above all, they chat about what brings joy to Elizabeth - and also how she spreads joy herself to many others. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and writer Ryan Sampson joins Gaby for a natter about Brasic, Mr Big Stuff, Plebs - and all things joy! Ryan talks about how he managed to get Danny Dyer in his show, working with Celia Imrie and how much swearing is too much swearing on TV! They chat about iconic TV series, characters, writing new shows and why we need more comedy on our screens, now more than ever! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Gaby sits down with Eastenders star, Sophie Khan Levy, for a chat about all things joy! They chat about Gaby's favourite show (has she mentioned that she's never missed an episode!) and about what makes Sophie smile! (might it be the new ring on her finger?) Sophie actually likes watching Eastenders too (when she's not in the scenes). Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel...

Gaby welcomes the brilliant actor Emily Beecham to the pod, to chat about her work and life and all things joy! They chat about her various roles on TV and Film, how her castings have changed over the years as she's gotten older - and how to approach doing nude scenes (ooooer). Emily is a real joy spreader, through her work - and through conversation - and absolutely loved having her on the podcas...

Former rugby player turned mountain climber extraordinaire, Ed Jackson, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. He talks about empathy, living life to the full, being kind and why climbing a mountain is 'down time' for him. During his time in hospital, after a terrible spinal injury, Ed saw just how easy it can be to have your life turned upside down, and has made it his mission in life to hel...

Dr Oscar Duke and Rae Duke join Gaby for their first ever podcast together! They chat all things joy, empathy, and the amazing things that people will tell (and show) a doctor! The couple met at University and are both complete joy spreaders - through their work and attitudes. Gaby tries to embarrass Oscar (who famously cannot be embarrassed) and also attempts to get them both to do panto. Oh yes...

Broadcaster and author, Clare Balding, joins Gaby for a natter about sport, her new book and all things joy! Clare has always written, mainly sports columns - but also children's books too. But her new adult novel - 'Pastures New' - was inspired by a conversation with Jilly Cooper! She tells Gaby about how the book came about, her love of writing and reading and how she was told that if she hadn't...

Megan Crabbe joins Gaby for a chat about joy and body positivity! Her new book - 'We Do Not Make Ourselves Small Here' - is a very personal book, for every woman who has been taught that she has to shrink part of herself in order to be good enough - whether that's her body, how she shows up in relationships, how she shows up in bed, the life choices she makes or how much she's allowed to like hers...

The Outta Puff Daddys are a bunch of Dads, getting outta puff whilst dancing, and spreading joy. Three members - Jukebox, Maestro and Wolverine - join Gaby for a lovely chat (and dance) - and talk about how this movement started, and how it's grown from a secret performance at a dance school to interactions with Hollywood stars. The OG founders - Jukebox and Maestro - set up the group with the hop...

Weather presenter and author, Carol Kirkwood, joins Gaby for a joyful natter. Carol is a pure joy spreader, whether she's giving us the weather on the telly, or in her day to day life. She recently got married, so Gaby talks about this new chapter in her life, as well as her incredibly successful career as an author. Her latest book - 'Meet Me At Sunset' - was published in July. (which is when we...

Actor Victoria Broom joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! They discuss her new show "I Jack Wright" (not I Jack Black, as Gaby keeps calling it) and her role in Wonder Woman (where she got to break into song with some of the cast). They also discuss her passion and advocacy for queer representation on screen - and her charity work, which includes work for Period Poverty and The Stroke Assoc...

Rob Rinder - barrister, author, TV presenter and more - joins Gaby for a good ole natter about all things joyful. They discuss his new book (which is based on a real-life case he defended), his amazing documentaries (his passion projects) - and - his friendship with Rylan. Liz Hurley's boobs are also featured, as is The Queen Mother (but not in the same story!) We hope you enjoy this little bit of...

Wahaca creator and award-winning chef Thomasina Miers joins Gaby for a tummy rumbling chat about food and joy. She and Gaby share in their love of Mexican food, and talk about how easy it is to cook at home - if you have the right recipes. Thomasina opened Wahaca just two years after winning Master Chef and now has 14 restaurants. She talks about the journey to getting here, how she's only recentl...

Actor and musician, Sam Palladio, joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! Sam takes us back to the start of his acting career, at drama school, and the amazing time he had and friends he made there. They discuss his TV work, which include 'Nashville' and 'Humans" - and most recently 'The Couple Next Door'. This is a new dark and twisted Channel 4 series, which iexplores the complexities of rel...

The fabulous La Voix joins Gaby to chat about joy and fun and laughter. She discusses her new music ('The Show Isn't Over' EP) and how she writes her shows whilst on stage, in front of an audience. They also chat about how La Voix came into being, why she still loves a good ole innuendo - and of course, Drag Race! Remember you can watch all of our episodes on our YouTube channel, where you can als...

Writer and podcaster Josh Barry joins Gaby for a chat about joy, laughter and the love of television. They're also joined by Josh's friend and carer, James (who you can also hear on Josh's own podcast, 'Beyond The Title') Josh talks about his new book - The Pop Culture Handbook - which he wrote with his nose, and his love for - and knowledge of - TV (which may well rival Gaby!) If you want to know...

Gaby welcomes Eastenders actor Heather Peace to the podcast. They have a very open and honest conversation about Heather's recent cancer diagnosis. Heather shares stories about her mastectomy and chemo, and the emotional journey she and her wife have been on. She doesn't hold back, but through the sadness there is joy! Remember you can watch all of our episodes, via our YouTube channel - where you...

Fern Britton joins Gaby for a chat about the small things in life which bring her joy. Watching her apples grow, a cup of tea in bed, when the cats all arrive for breakfast at the same time...these are some of her favourite things. They also discuss her writing. her latest novel - "A Cornish Legacy" - and where she gets her inspirations. Remember you can watch all of our episodes, via our YouTube...

Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey, The Gold) joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy. They discuss the brilliant new show - The Gold - which he's starring, as well as some of his other work and roles. Tom talks about being thrown out of drama school, and how kind words and actions from others helped him to become a better person and forge a career as an actor. They also chat about imposter syndrome, th...

TJ Power joins Gaby to talk about DOSE! (Dopamine / Oxytocin / Serotonin / Endorphins) TJ gives us some tips on how to add little things into your routines to make you feel happier and better about yourself. One of the big problems that is effecting our health is how much time everyone is spending on their phones, so Gaby asks TJ for some top tips (and easy wins) to help us get off our phones and...

Presenter and journalist Naga Munchetty chats openly and honestly to Gaby about her medical struggles - which she has put into a new book, which she hopes will help other people. Naga draws on her own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed, and explores the devastating outcome of decades of ingrained medical misogyny. She also discusses her amazing career, and how she went fro...