But Why? – Details, episodes & analysis

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 through motherhood. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has over a million downloads and her new book, 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mums', is out now! Find Anna on Instagram @annamathur and check out Clemmie @Clemmie_Telford. You can also find more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 not enough, Zeena is also an author and her most recent book - Marbling: Projects, Design Ideas and Techniques for a More Colourful Life - is all about preserving the art of marbling. Oh, and her incredible wedding also featured in Vogue! Clemmie and Zeena discuss why style is so important, how shopping in your own wardrobe can bring unexpected delights and why men have it tough when it comes to fashion. You can check out Zeena on Instagram @heartzeena and why not follow Clemmie too @Clemmie_telford. You can also find lots more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're heading back to June 2021 for this But Why rewind episode, when Clemmie talked to an actual Dame and Gold medal winning Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill about balance in our lives. As well as Clemmie wanting all the details on what it felt like to be Jessica on ‘that’ Super Saturday, the pair discuss: - balancing a demanding career and the rest of life . - later balancing personal ambition and motherhood. - balancing your training and fitness regime inline with your cycle  This is all particularly relevant as Jess had just launched Jennis CycleMapping, an innovative new training programme which helps women optimise their hormonal health by mapping the right training sessions to the four phases of their menstrual cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie chats to clinical psychologist and certified psycho-sexologist and author Dr Karen Gurney - aka @thesexdoctor. The pair discuss: Redefining what we mean by ‘sex’. Whether we judge our sex lives by unrealistic standards? How to define what ‘good sex’ is Research around oral sex and the sexual scripts that surround it. The orgasm gap. What stands in the way of great sex in long term relationships. Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including a section on talking to kids about sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to podcaster and mental health campaigner Emma Tulley-Williams - aka @mummyspaininthearse - all about endometriosis. The pair discuss: Her first experiences of periods. How immediately shocking they were. The journey to getting diagnosed with endo. How misunderstood endo is, even though it impacts 1 in 10 women.  The impact of endo on her career, relationship and sex life.  The reality of living in pain. Her fears for her daughter as she approaches puberty.  What we can all do to help raise awareness of endo.  Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including ‘BUT WHY? Is there blood in the toilet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to Giovanna Fletcher, author, presenter, winner of I'm Celebrity and mum of three. It was supposed to be all about happiness, but the pair end up having a general catch up about life.....and magpies! The pair discuss: Work and parenting Book writing. How three kids is wonderful but also a lot. The line between holding things together and consciously letting them go. Giovanna has written several books, her latest one ‘Walking On Sunshine’, is about three friends Vicky, Zaza and Mike who have each reached a defining (and longed for) point in their lives. However, rather than feeling happy and fulfilled they individually find themselves asking ‘is this it?’. Walking On Sunshine is available to preorder now. Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to Dr Sarah Tonks a cosmetic surgeon who has herself undergone a significant number of cosmetic procedures. The pair discuss: Dr Tonks personal choice in cosmetic interventions Her recovery from a recent second Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Dr Tonks' journey from applying to medical school as a kid to find herself in the world she is in now. Emotional wellbeing in relation to cosmetic surgery. Breast reduction and Clemmie's interest in it. Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’, which includes a section on why risk is so important for kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to Belinda Kirk who is a professional explorer! In 2010, she captained the first all-female rowing team to circumnavigate Britain non-stop, completing the journey in 51 days. The pair discuss: Belinda's incredible career including a trip where she sailed the Atlantic. The joy of adventure Why it is essential for our wellbeing. The long term impact of ‘choosing challenge’. Ways to instil adventure in our kids.  Belinda's book  Adventure Revolution: The life-changing power of choosing challenge is out now.  Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including a section on why risk is so important for kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to podcaster and mental health campaigner Gemma Styles about life in the public eye and all things social media. The pair discuss: Growing up on the internet. Learning to find boundaries with social media . The benefits and power of the community on social media. Trolling and the ongoing impact of it Mental health advocacy and how to do that whilst protecting your own. Buy Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ including sections on screen time and complex feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to Darren of Rule_ette_out who is six years in recovery from gambling and has since set up gambling addiction support & awareness group. In the episode we discuss: Darren's first experience of gambling. How it is intrinsically linked to sport. When his habit moved into addiction. Seeking help and the process of recovery.  Misconceptions a gambling.  What we can do to educate our children about gambling.  Support: Anyone seeking advice and support please do reach out to: Gamcare Nacro Be Gamble Aware Shameless plug: **The wait is over. Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to buy now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices