Best Rosie Wilby Podcasts (2024)

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S4E8 Rosie Wilby 26:48

24d ago26:48

26:48

In this episode of "The Longest Day," Rosie Wilby recounts her most challenging day, which also marked a pivotal moment in her life and career. On January 3, 2011, Rosie was abruptly dumped by her partner of five years via email. The shock and pain initially left her devastated and unable to process the breakup for years. Over time, however, this e…

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287: Grief, sex and Ronan Keating with Stacey Heale 54:34

4h ago54:34

54:34

What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest? And who was the lead singer of Westlife? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Stacey Heale! She tells us what it was like to lose her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer on their daughter's first birthday…

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S4E11 - Ray Mia 31:00

6d ago31:00

31:00

Ray Mia recounts his longest day in 1979, living above his father’s junk store in Liverpool in a household that didn’t celebrate Christmas. He outlines his experiences of growing up as an individual of color in a predominantly white society, highlighting the challenges of navigating cultural identity and belonging. Ray shares his experiences of fee…

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286: Post-election special with Jess Phillips MP 1:18:42

5d ago1:18:42

1:18:42

This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to interview Jess Phillips MP in front of a live audience at the Birmingham MAC, and she was brilliant. We covered loads of topics including Jess's work in the areas of women's rights and domestic violence, what she wants the new Labour gove…

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S4E10 - Laurie Barkman 29:30

10d ago29:30

29:30

Laurie Barkman shares her experience of the longest day when her company was acquired by a global entity. She highlights the emotional and financial significance of the event and the loyalty of the employees. Laurie discusses the challenges and uncertainties that arise during the acquisition process, including the importance of due diligence and re…

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285: Wine and writing with Saturday Kitchen's Helen McGinn 45:43

11d ago45:43

45:43

Our guest for this episode is best-selling author, dear friend and Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn! She tells us what wine we should be looking for in the shops this summer. We discuss whether Whispering Angel is worth the money, and McGinn gives us some suggestions for budget rosés, cheap fizz, picnic wines, and what to stick in the frid…

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S4E09 - Rick Torrison 31:27

17d ago31:27

31:27

Rick Torrison shares his longest day story, which involves his son's struggles with anger, identity, and self-worth. Rick discusses the importance of addressing limiting beliefs and how they shape our behaviors and outcomes. He emphasizes the need to change beliefs, not just behaviors, in order to create sustainable change. Rick also talks about th…

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284: Beth Morrey on writing novels, loving Christmas, and Billie Piper bumsex 45:15

25d ago45:15

45:15

How do you get a book deal? Is Michael Buble's music for life, or just for Christmas? What's it like to watch your husband simulate anal sex with one of Britain's leading actors? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Beth Morrey! She tells us how her first novel ended up in a bidding war after facing loads of rejections, and how her writin…

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S4E7 Ashley Cox 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

Ashley Cox, Executive Director of Business Affairs and General Counsel, formerly interim CEO of Aquatics GB, shares the story of his longest day, which was filled with challenges and personal loss. Despite facing a series of unfortunate circumstances, Ashley remained calm and focused on his role as a leader. He credits his ability to handle pressur…

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S4E6 Emma Ballard 25:08

1M ago25:08

25:08

On this week’s episode, Leah talks to Emma Ballard, the Editor of Women and Golf – the only women’s specific golf platform in the UK. Emma’s Longest Day happened during a golf leadership development programme at St Andrews, Scotland, the home of golf. The golf industry is notoriously male dominated, so it was a big deal during the leadership progra…

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283: Premature birth, neurodiversity, and meeting Oprah, with Caro Tasker 46:10

1M ago46:10

46:10

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Caro Tasker. We cover a huge range of topics, including baby loss, raising autistic kids, and how trauma can help you discover who you are. There's also some much less serious nonsense. Why doesn't anyone use the word git any more? Is being married to a famous rugby player like being in Footballers Wives, o…

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S4E5 Suzanne Knight MBA 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

In this episode, Leah talks to Suzanne Knight MBA. Suzanne’s longest day was when a member of her team died suddenly, and she and her team grieved together. It was a time when they became more open to each other about what they were feeling; they connected in a way they had never done before. The sharing of mutual grief was an experience that could…

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S3 E9 - How do I face the end of my pet's life with love? - with Sieske Valk 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Today we're talking to Sieske Valk about the difficult, and often avoided part of pet ownership - the end of their life. Sieske is an End of Life Doula and an advocate for ageing pets; She guides pet guardians through the autumn of their best friend's life. Combining a background in veterinary medicine and the social sciences, she has set up Autumn…

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S4E4 Leah Wilkinson 24:51

2M ago24:51

24:51

Leah Brown host of The Longest Day Podcast interviews Leah Wilkinson, British Olympic hockey player, on not being selected to be on the 2012 GB Olympic team. They discuss their formative years at Repton and what it looks like to navigate an uncharted path. In addition to supportive parents and colleagues, in her longest days Leah has herself to rel…

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282: Rom coms, politics and peeing with comedians KK and Kerry 47:49

2M ago47:49

47:49

It's a transatlantic party in this episode as we meet KK and Kerry, the world's second best female comedy double act! We hear about their fab show, Six Chick Flicks, and they tell us the best meet cute stories they've heard from audience members. We discuss how they're enjoying their UK tour, including what they think of Scunthorpe and why they lov…

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S4E3 David McQueen 32:22

2M ago32:22

32:22

On this week’s episode, have a listen to the conversation between Leah and David McQueen on his longest day and how he learnt how even if there are things beyond his control, he can manage the ones that are within it. It was a day when he and his wife, as ethnic minorities, experienced a lack of care in the maternity hospital. Calmly, he told the d…

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S4E2 Dr Lynn Robson (Oxford University) 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

On this week’s episode, Leah talks to Dr Lynn Robson, Dean of Regent’s Park College, Safeguarding Lead, Director of the Visiting Student Programme and Tutorial Fellow in English Literature. Lynn’s longest day encompassed the COVID pandemic, from its announcement to its conclusion by the end of which she was exhausted and unable to carry on. All her…

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281: Is Ozempic really a magic pill for weight loss? With Johann Hari 57:55

2M ago57:55

57:55

This episode is all about the new weight loss drug Ozempic - what are the risks? What are the benefits? How does it actually work? Joining us is author Johann Hari, who has written a book all about it. Just to be clear: this is a full and frank discussion about the issues around weight loss, the body positivity movement, and the health risks of obe…

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S4E1 Caroline Sabourin 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome to our fourth Season’s first episode! Listen to Leah’s conversation with Caroline Sabourin who enjoys a 30-year career in organising Motorsports events globally while running a Sports Car Championship of 60 international teams. Caroline’s longest day was in 2000 when during the Australian Grand Prix, at the final race, one of the cars went …

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280: Lisa Jewell on writing books, watching MAFS, and raising teens 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

Yes, it really has been 25 years since Ralph's Party was released! You are that old! Here to talk about that book, and all the brilliant ones she's written since, is best-selling author Lisa Jewell. She tells us about her writing process, and how she cured herself of imposter syndrome. Lisa shares her top tips for budding authors, and introduces us…

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S3 E8 - Ending a much-loved creative project (and the void that follows) with Kim Willis 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Welcome back writer, journalist and strategist Kim Willis to the show! You may remember Kim from series 2 when we talked about Knowing When To Quit the desire to have children (the pod's most downloaded episode to date). Today we're back discussing Kim's decision to quit her creative project Heroine's Journey - an event series, which championed fem…

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Just the Two of Us - Remembering Lee Thorn 42:05

3M ago42:05

42:05

We sit down for a serious chat in this episode as we celebrate the life of Lee, Helen's Mum, who passed away recently. And of course, we manage to have a few laughs along the way. We talk about the kind of person Lee was, and how lucky Helen was to have her as a parent. We discuss what it's like to prepare for the death of someone you love, and str…

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S3 E12 - Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (Stemettes) 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

This week, Anne-Marie Imafidon is Leah’s guest on The Longest Day. She is a keynote speaker, presenter, and co-founder of Stemettes, the enterprise inspiring the next generation of women into STEM roles. As a leader, Anne-Marie is all things to all people: she will never ask someone to do something she wouldn’t or couldn’t do herself. One of the ad…

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278: Monogamy, bonobos and breakups with Rosie Wilby 58:49

4M ago58:49

58:49

Why do lesbians have the highest divorce rate? How do you navigate an open relationship? What goes on in a sex lab? Answering all these questions is the amazing Rosie Wilby! The comedian and author tells us all about her brilliant books, Is Monogamy Dead? and The Breakup Monologues. We discuss some of the fascinating things she's discovered through…

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S3E11 - Professor Lucy Easthope (After Disaster Network) 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

In this week’s podcast, Leah welcomes Professor Lucy Easthope, the UK’s leading authority on recovering from disaster. During the COVID pandemic she advised the Prime Minister’s Office, governmental departments, and charities. She is author of When the Dust Settles: Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope from an Expert in Disaster. Her longest day was wai…

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BONUS! How to Raise a Viking audiobook extract 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

To celebrate the publication of How to Raise a Viking and as a special thank you to listeners of the podcast we are delighted to share this exclusive extract from the audiobook. What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lot… After a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic child…

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S3E10 - Professor Fiona Ross CBE 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

Professor Fiona Ross CBE’s longest day was the day when an accounts misconduct by a senior member of staff transpired. Because she believed that a person’s exit from an organisation is important, she safeguarded the person’s dignity, confidentiality, and boundaries even if it meant that some thought she was to blame. Fiona took it well with equanim…

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277: How to raise a viking with Helen Russell 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

What makes the Danish some of the happiest people on earth? How can we steal their ideas, and what's stopping us? Why are Norwegian women like oil rigs? Answering all these questions is the amazing Helen Russell! We talk about her brilliant new book,How to Raise a Viking. Join us as we go on a wonderful journey to a land where the streets are paved…

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S3E9 - Zoiey Smale (Inclusive Employers) 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

This week’s episode’s guest is Zoiey Smale, senior inclusion, diversity, sport consultant and internationally acclaimed activist. Sport was Zoiey’s first love. She believes in what it can bring to the world. But her dilemma as a young woman in medical school at University of Oxford was whether to drop out and work in sport as a coach or carry on li…

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S3E8 - Alex Rieder (ex Wasps) 21:14

5M ago21:14

21:14

Leah talks to Alex Rieder on this week’s podcast. Alex is a retired, professional rugby player who played for Wasps. He works as an Account Manager for the IT company, Computer Centre. On Alex’s longest day he sustained a shocking and severely dislocated knee injury during a game. Thanks to the other team’s A&E specialist doctor, they were able to …

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276: Sikisa on law, comedy, dyslexia, and nachos vs dicks 43:36

5M ago43:36

43:36

Comedian, immigration lawyer, burlesque dancer, trainee wrestler, and absolute legend - it's Sikisa! She tells us how she went from being a barmaid to being on stage, and some of the weirder things she's seen while MCing one of London's most famous open mic comedy nights. We learn what it's like to go on Live at the Apollo with a concussion. There'…

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S3E7 - Dr Charlie Easmon MBBS MRCP MSc (Your Excellent Health Service) 19:12

5M ago19:12

19:12

Leah speaks to Dr Charlie Easmon MBBS MRCP MSc Public Health DTM&H DOccMed DFPH CTH FRSPH, an experienced doctor, entrepreneur and professional speaker, about his longest day while running a private business specialising in health screening and travel vaccinations for corporate and government clients. He talks about the importance of mentorship, th…

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S3E6 - Mike Gatting OBE (Lord Taverners / Middlesex Cricket) 24:45

5M ago24:45

24:45

Join Leah as she interviews Mike Gatting OBE, former English cricketer about his longest day. It took place when he sustained injuries that forced him to question whether he would be able to play again. He wanted to get back into the game as quickly as possible after the first injury, a broken nose. So when he broke his thumb after he had just retu…

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275: Man vs Baby aka Matt Coyne on writing, fighting, and farting 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

What's the best way to write a bestselling book? Who would win in a fight between a shark and a gorilla? And what's it like to be bitten on the penis by a piranha? Answering all these questions is Matt Coyne, aka Man vs Baby! He tells us all about his brilliant new novel, Frank and Red, which is out now. We discuss our different writing processes, …

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S3 E5 - Tara Austin (Ogilvy / PAR Global) 31:21

5M ago31:21

31:21

Leah talks to Tara Austin, behavioural and brand strategist, and psychedelic medicines campaigner, in this week’s episode of The Longest Day. Tara’s redundancy was totally unexpected given that she and the Creative Director then were winning big, pitch businesses for the company. She contrasts that day with her ‘shortest day’ when she was invited t…

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S3E4 - Natalie Campbell MBE (Belu Water / London Mayoral Candidate) 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

Co-CEO of bottled water company, Belu, and University of Westminster Chancellor among many other roles, Natalie Campbell MBE decided to run in the mayoral race in the upcoming elections. For her, politics is a waiting game for everyone: we’re all waiting for positive change. It’s high time that the people who we elect should be those who know what …

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274: Antarctica Special with Ellie's Dad 48:10

6M ago48:10

48:10

HELLO READERS! What's it like to go to Antarctica with your 76 year-old Dad? What is Ellie's problem with penguins? Why did she get taken away by Buenos Aires airport security, and why was it Jim's fault? Answering all these questions are Ellie and Ellie's Dad! Helen quizzes them to find out all about the fortnight they've just spent on the frozen …

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