Best Helen Thorn Podcasts (2025)

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306: Tasha Thompson on running, chafing, and whatever happened to the Reebok Step 39:24

10d ago39:24

39:24

Our guest for this episode is the awesome Tasha Thompson, founder of Black Girls Do Run! She tells us what inspired to set up the organisation, why she started running, and what keeps her going more than 25 years later. We discuss the challenges women face when it comes to getting involved in sport. Tasha talks about why we need to get out there, a…

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305: Surviving cancer, separation, and teenage triplets with Em Campbell 50:04

24d ago50:04

50:04

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Emma Campbell, aka Limitless Em - author, marathon runner, cancer survivor, and single mum of four. She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed with cancer when her triplets were just six months old. We discuss the best way to talk to kids about cancer, and Em's top tip for getting through a crisis…

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Introducing: How to Be Superhuman 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

If you love stories about going to the very edge of human endurance, then you’re in for a treat. We’ve just launched Season 3 of our adventure podcast How to Be Superhuman, with 12 new jaw-dropping stories. This episode features ultrarunner Tara Dower, who set an absolutely blistering fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. That’s over two tho…

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304: Are phones really that bad for our kids? With Dr Dean Burnett 51:31

1M ago51:31

51:31

What's the right age to give a child a mobile phone? How long should kids spend on screens each day? Why don't we need to feel as guilty about our children's phone use as we might think? Answering all these questions is the awesome neuroscientist Dean Burnett. He explains the difference between compulsion and addiction, and why he doesn't think Aus…

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303: Just the Two of Us LIVE! Galentine's Day Special with Sweaty Betty 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

For this special live episode we took a trip to lovely Liverpool, and had a fabulous time. We discussed how our feelings about exercise have changed over the years, and what we've learned about the different ways we can motivate ourselves. We also showed off about the time we went to Everest, and told the story of how we visited the wrong Brookside…

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302: Self-love, second chances and dick pics with Lou Featherstone 52:05

2M ago52:05

52:05

302: Self-love, second chances and dick pics with Lou Featherstone Ever dreamed of leaving your husband, buying a leopard print bus, and touring America's Bible belt while throwing vibrators out of the window? That's what Lou Featherstone did, and she tells us all about it in this episode. We hear how a dick pic inspired her to leave her marriage a…

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301: Just the Two of Us LIVE! Fitness Special with Sweaty Betty 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

We've got a live one! This special episode was recorded in front of a lovely audience at the Soho Hotel. We talk about our relationships with fitness - everything from Helen's epic running to Ellie's dodgy knees. We discuss how we both hated exercise at school, and why that changed as we got older. Helen explains how getting out of her marriage led…

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300: It's the 300th episode! With Rob Deering 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

What's the secret to a happy marriage? Which one of us didn't know what a reacharound is until today? Are bouquet garnis worth it? We answer all these questions, along with the most important one of all: why are people still listening to this nonsense, 300 episodes in? Joining us is the brilliant Rob Deering. He tells us about his 25 year career in…

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BONUS: Pants and peeing yourself with NIXI Body 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

There's some full-on honest chat in this episode as we talk about all things downstairs with Kelly Newton and Coni Jefferson-Longden, the founders of NIXI Body. Kelly tells us how pissing herself inspired her to become a pioneering inventor and engineer. We also hear about her experience of fostering 28 children over a period of 19 years. Coni shar…

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299: Creative writing, steak bakes and turkey basters, with Charlotte Mendelson 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

What mistake do all would-be novelists make? What's it like to be nominated for the Booker prize? And what's the best drink to pair with a Greggs Steak Bake? Helping us answer all these questions is the brilliant novelist Charlotte Mendelson! We discuss Charlotte's latest book, Wife, plus her work as a creative writing teacher. She tells us what al…

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298: Merry Cystmas 51:31

4M ago51:31

51:31

Time for the filthiest, silliest and sweariest episode of the year - it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Podcast! We are joined by our old friends Miserable Steve, Nurse Jessie and Sam Pamphilon. We discuss our highs and lows of 2024, and find out what Steve means when he talks about getting his balls drained. Of course, our festive Scummy traditions…

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297: Uncomfortable Truths with Anna Mathur 47:16

5M ago47:16

47:16

Are modern mums more stressed than their predecessors, and if so, why? What's the best way to deal with anger, and what should you do if you've shouted at your children? How do you accept that you're just not good enough? Answering all these questions is the amazing psychotherapist Anna Mathur! She tells us all about her brilliant new book, The Unc…

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296: Just the Two of Us - Ellie's Rings 39:51

5M ago39:51

39:51

In this episode, we answer all the burning questions we've had recently about the theft of Ellie's wedding rings. How did they get nicked in the first place? What was the piece of advice that helped her get them back? Is the vow renewal still going ahead??? Listen in to find out! It's just the two of us for this one, live from the glamorous setting…

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BONUS: Fortnite Explained, with Keith Stuart 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

How do we keep children safe when they're playing games online? What's the best way to manage screentime? What is Fortnite, why is it so popular, and what age should kids be allowed to start playing it? Helping us answer all these questions is the awesome author and video games journalist, Keith Stuart! This special episode is sponsored by Epic Gam…

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295: This Morning's Juliet Sear on air fryers, baking, and cooking catastrophes 41:23

5M ago41:23

41:23

What's the best brand of air fryer? How can bad bakers get better? And why does the This Morning baking expert hate making wedding cakes? Answering all these questions is the fabulous Juliet Sear! She tells us all about her amazing career, from making the world's first edible Christmas jumper to becoming a daytime TV star and ending up with eight a…

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294: Lliana Bird on kids' books, breastfeeding, and being disappeared 43:26

6M ago43:26

43:26

How is having ADHD like being a butterfly? Why are women still being defined by what their husbands do? And do sharks really love heavy metal? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesome Lliana Bird! She tells us about her children's book, Baboo the Unusual Bee, which she wrote while breastfeeding. We share our memories of being new mum…

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293: LIVE - Cat Sims aka notsosmugnow on sobriety, the mental load, and nits 50:29

6M ago50:29

50:29

This is a special LIVE podcast, recorded at the awesome Big Feastival this summer. Our guest is Cat Sims, known on the socials as @notsosmugnow. We cover a host of topics in this podcast, from starting school to managing teens, coping with WhatsApp groups and dealing with nits. We chat about the three things you should never talk about with other p…

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7: Binge-Worthy or Bin-Worthy? Alex Jones & Harry Judd Debate the Latest TV! 25:11

7M ago25:11

25:11

Introducing you to BINGE! A brand new podcast hosted by Alex Jones and Harry Judd, where they uncover the best TV shows, films, and podcasts for your next entertainment fix. This week, they're joined by football host Max Rushden and comedian David O'Doherty from the hit podcast What Did You Do Yesterday?. Max and David share their fave TV shows, fr…

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292: Comedy, medicine and potty training with Michael Akadiri 46:18

7M ago46:18

46:18

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Michael Akadiri! He tells us why he switched from junior doctor to comedian, but always wanted to be a footballer. We find out how he's enjoying being a new dad, and laugh at the ludicrous extravagance of his son's first birthday party. There's some advice for anyone about to start medical school, and Mic…

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291: Joel Morris on comedy, Cunk and comfort blankets 47:34

7M ago47:34

47:34

How come different people find different things funny? Why is When Harry Met Sally a better film than Love Actually? And can dogs laugh? Helping us to answer all these questions is award-winning comedy writer Joel Morris! He tells us about his new book, Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters. We find out what it's like to write jokes …

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290: Fashion Special with Sophia Lorimer 46:32

8M ago46:32

46:32

Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on self-esteem? Is it still OK to wear skinny jeans? And why is Ellie in trouble with her Dad even though she's 46? Helping us to answer all these questions is stylist extraordinaire Sophia Lorimer! Known on the socials as @finedtunedwardrobe, Sophia is a …

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289: Ed Byrne on comedy and grief 42:24

8M ago42:24

42:24

What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up legend Ed Byrne. We discuss his 30 year career in comedy and how he got started. Then there's some chat about his latest show, Tragedy Plus Time. We talk about the loss of Ed's brother, Paul, and Ellie explains why his was the funniest funeral sh…

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288: Comedy legend Helen Lederer 45:49

9M ago45:49

45:49

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pave the way for slags trying to be funny like us. She tells us what it was like to do stand-up in the eighties, alongside the likes of Ben Elton and Ellie's Dad, and we discuss what's changed since. Lederer tells us all about her brilliant book, Not Th…

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

9M 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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286: Post-election special with Jess Phillips MP 1:18:42

9M 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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285: Wine and writing with Saturday Kitchen's Helen McGinn 45:43

10M 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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284: Beth Morrey on writing novels, loving Christmas, and Billie Piper bumsex 45:15

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

11M 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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282: Rom coms, politics and peeing with comedians KK and Kerry 47:49

11M 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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281: Is Ozempic really a magic pill for weight loss? With Johann Hari 57:55

12M 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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280: Lisa Jewell on writing books, watching MAFS, and raising teens 50:36

12M 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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Just the Two of Us - Remembering Lee Thorn 42:05

1y 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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278: Monogamy, bonobos and breakups with Rosie Wilby 58:49

1y 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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277: How to raise a viking with Helen Russell 48:47

1y 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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276: Sikisa on law, comedy, dyslexia, and nachos vs dicks 43:36

1y 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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275: Man vs Baby aka Matt Coyne on writing, fighting, and farting 54:05

1y 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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274: Antarctica Special with Ellie's Dad 48:10

1y 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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273: Quiz special with Lucy Porter and Jenny Ryan 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

Why are PTA quizzes the worst? Is Croydon really the Manhattan of London? And which star of The Chase has the most erotic fan fiction written about them? Here to play for a four-berth caravan and a fortnight in Tenerife are Lucy Porter and Jenny Ryan! Lucy tells us how she went from comedian to quizzing legend, and Jenny reveals the origin story be…

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272: Teens, toasters and Kiefer Sutherland's driving school with Tom Price 55:43

1+ y ago55:43

55:43

What's it like to embrace Hugh Jackman? Which celebrity does Tom Price still dream of interviewing? And why does he want us to eat prawns off his wife's back? Answering all these questions is the actual Tom Price! The Magic FM drive time DJ takes a break from his busy three hours of work a day schedule to spend some quality time with us. We have a …

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271: Dick the halls: it's the 2023 Christmas Special! 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

What is the collective noun for a group of Lindas? How is anal sex like relationship bitcoin? And which Hollywood action star would Sam Pamphilon pleasure orally for £50,000? Yes, it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Special! As usual, we get too drunk and talk absolute nonsense for too long. The same old Christmas podcast traditions are back, but Ham…

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270: Christmas food special with Sarah Rossi (aka Taming Twins) 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Christmas eating is great, but Christmas cooking can be stressful. Joining us with her top tips for creating calm in the kitchen is Sarah Rossi, aka @TamingTwins! She shares easy make-ahead recipes for starters and desserts, and a great idea for what to feed picky eaters on the big day. We talk about how we should all be getting into dump bags, whi…

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269: Philippa Perry on how to have better relationships 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

51:53

Is there a way to argue constructively? What is the best way to help someone in crisis? Should we aim for happiness, or be content with contentment? Answering all these questions is the amazing psychotherapist, author, agony aunt and artist, Philippa Perry! She tells us all about her brilliant new book, The Book You Want Everyone You Love to Read. …

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268: Just the Two of Us - Christmas Confessions 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

34:06

We know it's only November, but we can't help it - we bloody love Christmas! So in our latest podcast episode, we are sharing some of our favourite festive confessions from previous shows - along with some personal stories of Christmas chaos. We discuss our favourite things about Xmas, the worst gifts we've ever received, and what we're planning to…

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267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella Vaday 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella Vaday Our guest for this episode is Nick Collier, aka drag superstar Ella Vaday! He tells us how he went from working in Morrisons to wowing us with his Nigella impression on season three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. We hear about his time performing in the West End, and why he was banned from selling perfume…

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266: Modelling, monogamy and making sh*t happen with Shareefa J 53:33

1+ y ago53:33

53:33

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Shareefa J - model, diversity activist, fitness champion, and all round bloody brilliant woman. She tells us what it's like to watch a photographer lighten your skin tone, and to be told you're too fat when you're a size 10. We discuss how far the modelling industry still has to go when it comes to encourag…

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265: Surviving breast cancer with Rosamund Dean 55:20

1+ y ago55:20

55:20

What should you say to a friend who has cancer? If you're the one with the diagnosis, how do you tell your kids? And is it really possible to futureproof your body against illness? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Rosamund Dean. She tells us about her journey from finding a lump in her boob to being cancer free, and what she wishes sh…

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264: Ayo Akinwolere on swimming, racism, and being a world record holder 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

Our guest for this episode is the awesome Ayo Akinwolere - Blue Peter presenter, documentary maker, fitness champion, and all-round bloody good bloke. He tells us how he went from not being able to swim to crossing the deepest trench of the ocean in just ten weeks. We talk about the cultural divide that separates swimmers and non-swimmers in Britai…

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BUT WHY REWIND - LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

51:25

In this look back through the But Why best bits collection, we return to December 2022 when Clemmie talked to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness. Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums …

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BUT WHY BITESIZE - STYLE WITH ZEENA SHAH 11:01

1+ y ago11:01

11:01

This week's bitesize episode sees Clemmie delve into the world of style with East London based Art Director & Stylist Zeena Shah. Zeena trained as a printed textile designer at Chelsea School of Art & Design, she has a passion for colour, print and pattern AND she's also a print designer/maker/illustrator and Creative Workshop Tutor. As if that's n…

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BUT WHY REWIND - CODEPENDENCY WITH JO WESTWOOD 1:03:18

1+ y ago1:03:18

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This week's Rewind episode is all about CODEPENDENCY & PEOPLE PLEASING as Clemmie chats to Jo Westwood aka The Codependency Coach. Jo specialises in helping women to recover from codependency so they can feel content and secure alone, and have healthy fulfilling relationships in all areas of their lives. She's a recovering codependent herself, and …

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