Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Harriet Thorpe joins Gaby Roslin for a special episode, recorded live at The Podcast Show in London. Harriet is known and loved by fans of Eastenders, Wicked, Ab Fab - and The Brittas Empire (anyone remember that!?) She chats to Gaby about her amazing career, her love of Eastenders, the mischief she gets up to on set - and what makes her smile! Remember you can watch all our episodes (and see our...

Actress, singer, presenter and all-round superstar, Dannii Minogue, joins Gaby for a catch-up and natter about all things joy. Many moons ago - Dannii depped for Gaby on The Big Breakfast - and they have remained great friends ever since. They talk about those hazy 90s days, navigating TV work with being a mum, the joy of being older and wiser - and why it's OK not to know what you want to do, at...

Chef Natalia Rudin joins Gaby for a chat about all things food and joy! (pickles are discussed, OBVS) Natalia has been a private chef for many years, but just recently published her first cook book. This is a dream come true for her - and she tells Gaby all about her journey, her inspirations and why she wants to make healthy food delicious for all. She also shares a few of her favourite recipes t...

Gaby welcomes actor James Mcardle to the podcast for a chat about all things joy! They chat about his acting career, singing and what makes him smile. Remember you can watch all our episodes - and our bonus Show n Tell chat - via our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio 2's very own Jeremy Vine joins Gaby for a good ole natter! They talk about his love of poetry, his broadcasting career, what brings him joy - and - his new novel, 'Murder On Line One'. Jeremy also treats us to some of his poetry, which he found in a book from many years ago - and - tells a hilarious story about Emily Maitlis. (Please note there's some fruity language in this one!) And rememb...

Louise - yes the one and only - joins Gaby for a chat about her new music, her career and what brings her joy! Having been an entertainer since the mid-90s, Louise has many stories to tell and quite a unique view on the music industry too. Gaby chats to her about her singing career, going back in the studio, Strictly, the West End - and what she wants to do next. They also look back on the 90s, wh...

James Bye (who played Martin Fowler in Eastenders) joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy. James (and his wife, Victoria) chat to Gaby about the live Eastenders episode, his character's death and playing Mr Darcy on stage. They also tell us about their exciting new project; building their own house! (they've never done it before, so any tips are welcome) Remember you can watch all our episod...

Brad Kella (the winner of Season 2 of 'The Piano') joins Gaby for a chat about joy and music and laughter. Brad talks about how he first came to the piano, what it means to him to play and how much his life has changed since winning the show. Remember you can watch all of our episodes on our YouTube channel - where you can also follow and subscribe, AND see our bonus nugget of joy each Friday. Hos...

Megan McKenna (and baby) join Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She discusses her love of country music, spending time in Nashville, her reality TV career and her love of cooking! Megan is a spokesperson for coeliac disease, trying to get people to understand more about how serious gluten allergies can be. Gaby also has a gluten allergy- and they chat about some recipes Megan has created to ma...

This week's episode is very special, very moving, and above all else....very hopeful. Gaby has the honour of speaking with holocaust survivor Gidon Lev. What he has seen in his lifetime and what he went through as a child was abhorrent. But at the age of 90, he always tries to spread kindness and joy. In this episode, Gidon shares his heartbreaking memories of the holocaust, his wisdom and his ins...

Dr Rupy joins Gaby for a chat about health and happiness! Gaby presents Rupy with his new book (which he's not seen until now!) and chats about some of the deeeelicious recipes in it (which are also, really good for us!) They try to debunk a few food myths and also chat about diets for those who are intolerant to certain foods. Plus we learn about the value of eating pickles and drinking coffee! (...

Paula Radcliffe joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She has a new podcast herself which they discuss, as well as the competitiveness she still has when it comes to running. Paula is joined by her two children, who tell Gaby about having a fast and famous mum, and also about Isla's cancer diagnosis - which was a tough time for all the family, but something they pulled through together. If y...

Kim Wilde burst on to the music scene in 1981 with 'Kids In America' and has since been a mainstay of pop. Kim loves music and gardening and performing and she sits down with Gaby for a cuppa to talk about all these things and more. She's also a big fan of sea swimming (Producer Joe approves) and paddle boarding - and tells Gaby how she's finding more and more hobbies and passions later in life. W...

HR director turned bookseller turned bestselling author, Jennie Godfrey, joins Gaby for a chat about all things Joy! Jennie’s debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things, became a huge hit from the moment it was published - and continues to find readers over a year at yer it was first published. Jennie shares her publishing journey with Gaby, as well as how much writing has helped shape her and bri...

Gary Kemp joins Gaby for a natter about all things joy. (and Gaby still can't believe she's speaking to someone who she used to have a poster of on her wall!) He talks about the joys of being alone, sometimes, and just walking in a city not really knowing where you're going. He talks about his love of art and how it is a huge part of his life. And then, there's music. And we discuss his incredible...

Max Fosh brings joy wherever he goes - and pranks! Gaby sits down with the self-made comedian, prankster and social media star to find out what brings him joy and what fuels him. Max loves entertainment and has been married twice in the name of comedy. They chat about some of his brilliant stunts and what he's working on next. Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel - as wel...

Tim Spector talks to Gaby about his love of food and the joy he gets from eating healthily. They discuss he new book, some of they recipes.and why we should always try to frame our eating as a positive thing. (you're adding not taking away) You can now watch every episode of Reasons To Be Joyful on our YouTube Page - where you can also access our Friday nugget of joy. We hope you enjoy listening !...

Richard Armitage joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and acting and bookishness and other things. They talk about Richard's books and writing (which have been picked up by Netflix to be adapted) and some of his iconic roles over his career. Richard has always been busy, but is finding joy in slightly slowing down - and in not knowing what's coming next - and Gaby asks him about the ups and...

Kay from Pinch Of Nom joins Gaby for a chat about the joy of food! With over 5 million books sold, Pinch Of Nom know what they're talking about when it comes to delicious, balanced food. Gaby asks about the secret to good soups, how to feed veg to people (kids mainly) who don't like it - and if it's easy to work alongside your partner. We hope you enjoy this joyful January chat! Remember - you can...

Gabby Bernstein joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! She explains the therapy system (Internal Family Systems Therapy) that helped her heal the trauma from her childhood, which had led to addiction in her adult life.  They discuss why we shouldn't be afraid of the term "self help" - and why more people should be looking to heal. Gabby believes her purpose is to provide people with...

Gaby welcomes Case Kenny to the pod to talk all things joy! He talks about his journey to meditation, why he thinks it's so valuable for everyone and the pitfalls of talking about it in the wrong way. Case embraces mindfulness, but also looks at it in a very unique way. Hear him talk to Gaby about how he approaches making time (and space) for himself and his head! (he's also started playlists for...

Bestselling author Matt Haig joins Gaby for a chat about books, reading, anxiety, shyness and overcoming severe depression. Matt is a huge advocate for good mental health - and he and Gaby share stories of rockier times in their lives. They discuss his new novel - "The Life Impossible" - which saw him return to Ibiza to write it (the place he almost committed suicide). After many years he felt he...

Marisha Wallace joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy and musicals. They chat about her current role in Panto, her one-woman show which she's putting on next year - and an exciting new acting job she's taking on in January! They also talk about the hard graft she has been through, how she's struggled with weight issues and come through the other side - and how important it is to have a champi...

Luke Evans and Gaby go WAY back! And in this episode of Reasons To Be Joyful, he shares stories of their friendship, of his amazing career and tells some of the showbiz tales that are in his new book. He also makes Gaby cry by singing one of his - and her - favourite songs. TEAR WARNING! We hope you enjoy this joyful, heartfelt chat - and that it leaves you feeling in a good mood. Hosted on Acast....

Illustrator and artist Lucy Claire Dunbar joins Gaby for a chat about all things joy! Lucy's illustrations are now SO popular - thanks to one of her super fans, Taylor Swift! She talks to Gaby about her love of drawing, the tough times she's come through and how she just wants to spread love and joy through her art. Her new book, The Book Of Gifts , is such a gorgeous piece of work - and is being...