Right Up My Podcast

Gwen & Kate catch up on the Southbank ahead of seeing David Sedaris live at the Royal Festival Hall. In a quick chat with margaritas to a buzzing London backdrop, we talk about a Anish Kapoor's brand-new shade of black, the height of petty artists' feuds and the amazing influencer and brand expert who was before her time: Frida Kahlo! Plus Pride and getting your bum felt on public tr...

Old fave, new intro! We talked to podcast host Lisa Paasche about her experience of going through peri-menopause, which led her to a late diagnosis of ADHD. She shares why perimenopause can be a particularly challenging time for people with ADHD, the relief that came with her diagnosis, and everything that she has learned along the way. Lisa is the host of a new podcast called 'Am I crazy or…...

We interrupt talking about our boobs to bring you a RUMPette in the middle of a head wave! HELLO HEATWAVE! Gwen & Kate break their own rules and talk about the weather. Kate's been camping on Dartmoor with a bunch of DofE youth. We have PSAs about heat, losing confidence at 50 and being commissioned by Radio 4! Oh and top tele tips. From spooooky Widow's Bay to brilliant Tip Toe.  Fi...

Gwen & Kate take a gloriously ADHD‑shaped wander through everything from trust issues (Kate has many , including people who don’t drink tea) to why living by the sea keeps us sane. Gwen dives into what she’s learning about ADHD in relationships, how it can look like narcissism from the outside, and how to actually navigate it. We also cover driving in cities, the TV we’re obsessed with (Paradi...

Old fave, new intro! Ever heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as Tapping? No? Well, look no further! In this BUMPER episode, we bring you not one, but two experts to talk us through the physical and emotional benefits of Tapping. We learn how it's used in hospitals and schools, in situations of stress and anxiety, and how it can help you manage those uncomfortable emot...

Gwen and Kate record together in Bristol the night before Gwen jets off to Lithuania. They discuss Blue Zones and how to live to 100, the agony of pauses in conversations and their admiration for people who have mastered the art of silence. They also discuss she-wees, sea pools and Gwen's upcoming surgery... plus, Kate has a cheeky squeeze. Find out more! For all RUMP info in one place: visit...

It's an old fav, new intro! Anna Anderson, author of the best-selling book From the Inside Out , joined us to talk about what it means to truly nourish our minds and bodies and break free from the outdated rules of diet culture. We look at why we comfort eat, and how pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone and working consistently towards loving ourselves is the best long-term approach to a...

It's an old fav, new intro! We talk to Financial Therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, about why our psychological relationship with money can be so complicated. Lindsay unpacks the relationship between our finances and our minds, from resetting core beliefs, to understanding what underpins unhealthy spending behaviours. She sets Gwen and Kate the challenge to better understand the different emoti...

Gwen shares some of her so‑called “life‑changing hacks” (the ones she always means to tell people about but never remembers). Breakfast jeopardy included. Kate’s new puppy makes a joyful cameo. Gwen is also gearing up for her breast reduction surgery, so we chat pre‑op prep: shaving, nail varnish removal, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Plastic Pod. Kate talks about why uncertainty stresses us ou...

We talk about ways to bring us back from being in fight or flight, the highs and lows of hyper-focus, the joys of line dancing, and whether having a Thai massage is the right level of violence to snap us out of rage thoughts.  Find out more! For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out: Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yoursel...

It's an old fave, new intro! In this 2nd episode of our two-part breathwork special, we pick up where we left off with breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, this time exploring different therapeutic breathing exercises that you can join in with too. These exercises can help with anxiety, panic disorders and other aspects of mental health, and can be incredibly powerful. Lyndsey is a Conscious Co...

Old fave, new intro! In this first episode of our two-part breathwork special, we talk to breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, all about functional breathing. Thought you knew everything there was to know about how to breathe? Well think again... Lyndsey is a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and founder of Bristol Breathwork. She shares with us the benefits of optimising how we breathe and...

It’s the short one! Gwen shares her personal Mounjaro journey (including the joy of fitting back into old dresses), and we chat about the rise in plastic surgery tourism – from the genuinely life-changing impact of post-weight-loss procedures to the growing trend of chasing “perfection” and dissatisfaction with normal bodies. Is body positivity over? Kate shares a brilliant life hack called the 6....

Old fave, new intro! Spring is here, so we look back to when Ellen Mary Webster joined us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world. Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker, creator, podcaster, columnist & gardener. She's trained in horticulture, social and therapeutic...

It's the short one! We talk about micro-connections, making strangers feel good, glowing up after 50 – is a beret the secret weapon? Meeting up with old friends – are some friends only destined to be seen once a year? Kate's been watching brilliant TV from Small Prophets to Lord of the Flies. And Gwen's been binging a fascinating limited-podcast series exploring the real Salt Path s...

Old fave, new intro! We talk to journalist Emma Howarth about her book 'A Year of Mystical Thinking' – an account of the year that changed her life, where she explored the power of vision boarding,  sound baths, spirit guides, rituals, meditation, tarot, oracle cards, crystals, astrology & manifestations... to name just a few. Emma shares with us her experiences, and sets the listene...

It's the short one! Where Gwen pulls Kate deep into the zodiac. We chat the Chinese New Year – bring on the year of the Fire Horse! The apparently life-changing upcoming shifts for Virgos and Pisces, and how Uranus is no longer in retrograde. PHEW! Kate informs us of the newly named emotion Kama Muta that is giving us the warm and fuzzies and reminding us of the importance of social connectio...

Old fave – new intro! Therapists Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike joined us last Jan for a brilliant chat about Attachment Theory.   We dive into what it means to feel securely attached and what it’s like when you don’t. They break down how we form and manage attachments in all kinds of relationships – whether it’s with a partner, family, or friends. And how, by understanding our own attachmen...

We’re back! And this week we’re mostly discussing all the ways we (and everyone else) commit right ol’ faux pas on WhatsApp. Is it OK to video call someone without arranging it first? Can you add someone to a group without asking their permission? We want to know what you think, too. We also chat Heated Rivalry and Hamnet – when cinema becomes therapy. And Kate has finally succumbed to Traitors. ...

Old fave, new intro! In Season 7, we talked to psychologist and award-winning BBC broadcaster Claudia Hammond about the importance of rest. Claudia shares with us why it's so important to our health that we regularly have guilt free rest, what's happening in our brains when we rest... and when we don't. And why we all need to take it more seriously. Her book The Art of Rest draws on...

Holiday mode has hit early for Gwen and Kate, who bounce between life’s tiny joys (like micro-meditation while the kettle boils) and the big stuff — like why Christmas now turns up every three weeks once you’ve had 50 of them. They ponder whether Secret Santa could save family gifting, if 47 is too old to start long-boarding (it isn’t), and how couples with different bedtimes ever make it work. Th...

Old fave, new intro! Back in 2021, we talked to SOMA Breath Master Instructor, Tim Snell, all about SOMA Breathwork. Tim explains to us what SOMA breath is and where it comes from, bringing together ancient breathing and meditation techniques, music and guided visualisation. We explore ways to still the mind in moments of stress, feel healthier and happier by elevating your emotional state and cre...

It's the little one! Where we chat about things that make you feel good AND THEN make you feel rubbish, ie alcohol. Kate suffers from ‘hang-xiety’ and forgets how to breathe, while Gwen does drag and swears a lot. They then attempt to raise the bar by sharing their food porn book recommendations and TV pleasures.  We refer to our RUMP Rewind featuring Maff Potts all about Connecting People. ...

New intro, old favourite episode! Back in Season 5 we talked to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up Public Living Rooms – places to go to when you need to connect to or just be around other humans, with no ag...

In this week's mini-sode, we dive into rubbish DIY , new skills we’d like but will probably never master, and ask: when is a drag queen not a drag queen? We chat about what makes a house a home , the Guardian’s 15th-ever zero-star review (now on Disney!), and why lying down in a dark room might just save the neuro-spicy among us. We play an episode bonus from: Ep.70 – Ayurveda: how to bring t...