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

This week Clemmie speaks to Sunday Times No1 (twice over!) author Vex King about self healing. The pair discuss: The importance of feeling your feelings.  How self reflection and self healing is game changing but uncomfortable.  How belief systems are formed. That default ‘positive thinking’ isn’t necessarily the answer. The power of asking yourself why you are reacting a certain way. The difference between self compassion and victimhood. Plus a whole lot more! It's an enlightening but down to earth episode. Vex’s book: Healing Is the New High: A Guide to Overcoming Emotional Turmoil and Finding Freedom Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness Resources mentioned in the episode: Dr Nicole LaPera on BUT WHY? Eckhart Tolle on Russel Brand’s Under the Skin  Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to order now. It includes a section on ‘Complex Feelings’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know that around nine per cent of you are into BDSM? And a further 16% are BDSM curious. Clemmie didn't know what to expect going into the recording of this episode with Mrs O and Janus, curator of BDSM Museum - I think I was worried about coming across as a prude or lifting the lid on some dark underbelly. Both of which were way off the mark. In this episode we discuss: The challenge of maintaining your sex life in the early parenting years. Especially when your body doesn’t feel like your own. Why you might be surprised to learn that the foundational principles of BDSM are important and useful for ANY relationship. Why the idea of ‘a window of not having to be in control’ is potentially appealing to many.  How we talk to our children about sex. I also make it very clear that food play is NOT something I am into! It's an upbeat but educational one. More from Guests: For more from Mrs O including her erotic short stories and blog posts about everything from nifty ideas to boost your libido, sexy tips, relationship tales, the social development of sex in the media, mental health articles and advice to sex toy reviews. Head to PinchMeHard.com While Chris is one of the founders of BDSM Museum: a non-profit Museum project in Hamburg Germany promoting: acceptance and cultural awareness for BDSM. Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now. It includes a section on ‘Relationship’ and ‘The Body’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MONEY? That’s the title of Otegha’s brilliant new book (published today) and exactly what Clemmie and her cover in this week’s episode of the podcast. Learning to look at your relationship with money. Being aware of your emotional connection to it, as well as patterns and habits you tend to fall into.  Knowing when they serve you and when they hinder. Trying to enjoy what you earn.  The link between work and money Toxic workplace culture: how to spot it and what to do about it.  There was so much we could have covered, money really is a fascinating subject that impacts well, everything Otegha has three published works: Little Black Book Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods  We Need to Talk About Money Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now. It includes a section on Work & Money. ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bitesize episode, which went out in October 2021, 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie talks to an actual Dame and Gold medal winning Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill. 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 has 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. Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to Immy Lucas about sustainability and conscious living - two topics that tend to be divisive. Some people feel such passion for this way of living, while for others it feels a million miles down their list of priorities. And that's not because they don’t care, but because quite frankly they are busy surviving and making ends meet.  My chat with Immy, who you can find on Instagram @sustainablyvegan, was, for me a really balanced version of this conversation and what we talked about felt actionable and realistic and reflective of the nuance. Find out more about Immy's work here. This episode is sponsored by Rude Health, who I absolutely adore. I spoke to founder Camilla Barnard, who talked me through going from making muesli on her kitchen table with her husband to being the biggest brand in this category in the UK. She also shared her failures and learnings along the way. Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clemmie speaks to author and psychotherapist Anna Mathur about rage. And in particular maternal rage. We've all been there - your jaw is tightening, you can feel your blood boiling, you feel trapped and frustrated and suddenly you find yourself yelling CAN EVERYONE JUST PUT THEIR SHOES ON! Only to instantly regret it. # The pair discuss why these ‘loss of control’ moments happen, why they make us feel so awful and more importantly what we can do to make them less likely to happen. It's honest, reassuring and jam-packed with useful advice. Resources: Anna has two books: ‘MIND OVER MOTHER: Every mum's guide to worry and anxiety in the first years  ‘KNOW YOUR WORTH: How to build your self-esteem, grow in confidence and worry less about what people think’  Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now, it includes a section on Complex Feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off Series 2, Clemmie talks to Helen Thorn, one half of the Scummy Mummies about life in the aftermath of the breakdown of her marriage. Helen and her husband separated just days before the country went into lockdown in March 20202. Helen chats openly about navigating heartbreak, the power of friendship, rediscovering dating and the huge pride she has for her children. It's a frank, raw and occasionally humorous episode. Resources: Helen has written a brilliant book about her experience. ‘Get Divorced Be Happy’ is available to preorder now. On a previous episode of Honestly Clemmie spoke to divroce lawyer Sarah Langford about the legal process. Listen to it here. Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now, it includes a section on “But Why do people get married? ‘But Why do people get divorced!’** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of a two part podcast, Clemmie is joined by Michelle and Kate (not their real names) whose sons were victims of David Wilson. Wilson was jailed in February after being convicted of 96 child sex abuse offences. He is thought to have tricky thousands of teenage boys into sharing explicit images after posing as a teenage girl on Facebook. Listen to part one Rob and Marie from the National Crime Agency here.  If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, support and advice can be found through the following organisations. For parents: Thinkuknow Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Information and advice can be found on the Thinkuknow website which include guidance for parents, carers and professionals, as well as advice for children, tailored by age group. www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ For people concerned about their own, or someone else’s behaviour towards children: The Lucy Faithfull Foundation Child protection charity The Lucy Faithfull Foundation runs the Stop It Now! helpline which offers confidential advice to anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s behaviour towards children. www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/ Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. It’s also available on audiobook. Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part one of a two part podcast, Clemmie is joined by Rob and Marie from the National Crime Agency to discuss their work in child sexual abuse, and specifically the case of David Wilson. Wilson was jailed in February after being convicted of 96 child sex abuse offences. In part two, released on May 12, Clemmie speaks to the mothers of two of Wilson's victims. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, support and advice can be found through the following organisations. For parents: Thinkuknow Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Information and advice can be found on the Thinkuknow website which include guidance for parents, carers and professionals, as well as advice for children, tailored by age group. www.thinkuknow.co.uk/  For people concerned about their own, or someone else’s behaviour towards children: The Lucy Faithful Foundation Child protection charity The Lucy Faithfull Foundation runs the Stop It Now! helpline which offers confidential advice to anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s behaviour towards children. www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/  Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now.  It’s also available on audiobook here.  Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take one look at Zack George aka UK’s Fittest Athlete 2020 and it's easy to make assumptions about his character and even his backstory. But he isn’t what you might expect.  An overweight child Zack’s discovery of exercise in his teens was utterly transformative for him. Clemmie and Zack talk about their shared love of CrossFit, why it's so much more than the cult status tag that is often leveraged at it, the power of community and the patience required to learn skills and value of always having to progress to make - and why fitness really isn’t anything to do with aesthetics. Zack’s book ‘Start Where Others Stop’ is published on 29/04/21 Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now.  Or if you prefer audio book you can preorder that here. Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But why is diet culture so pervasive and what, if anything, we can do about it?  Clemmie and Alex cover a lot in this episode: diet culture, body image, how depressing normalised ‘disordered eating’ is - and how we can be looking for ways to move on from it towards of a place of greater self acceptance. The conversation also covers Nikki Grahame's tragic recent death by anorexia. Specifically what it teaches us about this hugely misrepresented illness. During the episode the pair mention:  @JulesVonHep @laurathomasphd  Just Eat it by Laura Thomas PHD  ‘Molly Happy Kids’ by Molly J Forbes Freddie Flintoff: ‘Living With Bulimia’ on BBC For anyone struggling with an eating disorder please contact BEAT: The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity. Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now.  It’s also available on audiobook here.  Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But Why do we live in fear of menopause? Clemmie chats with author and menstrual expert Maisie Hill about the perimenopause. Constant rage? Longer or shorter cycles? A desire to change your life? Any of these things sound familiar?(errrr yes) Then you could be on heading into perimenopause! And if that's you, how do you learn to embrace this transition rather than dread it. Maise Hill’s Book: Period Power: ‘ Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You’ Perimenopause Power: ‘Perimenopause Power: Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause.’ Motherkind Podcast: During the episode I mention Motherkind podcast hosted by Zoe Blaskey, who talks to leading global experts on the challenges of modern motherhood. It's reassuring, smart and thought provoking. New episode every Thursday. Give it a listen here.  Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But why do we need to move beyond party politics? Clemmie chats to Tatton Spiller, the person behind the brilliant @simplepolitics account, whose aim is to help the UK have better conversations about politics. Better informed, more tolerant. The chat covers all manners of things and strays into some brave revelations about Tatton’s own mental health, wonky career path and why the current approach to teaching politics in schools is like trying to teach kids about sex by putting a condom on a carrot.  Tatton's Book ‘The Break Down’ is available here. To support the Simple Politics platform via donation head here. Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now. Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest trip down the But Why memory lane, Clemmie chats to Zoë Colville - aka @thechiefshepherdess on Instagram - about how she swapped a hair salon in Soho for life on the farm in Kent, why gold hoop earrings are important even when feeding goats, AND why she's determined to educate people about where food really comes from. To find out more about Zoë, check out her Instagram page and to get your hands on some of the produce from her farm, head to The Little Farm Fridge. – the little farm fridge. Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But why is Allyship about what you ‘do’ and not what you believe? Clemmie chats to author Sophie Williams who runs @officialmillemialblack . As well as talking about their shared experience of working in advertising (Sophie as COO and Clemmie as a Creative Director), the pair pick up on the other side of Sophie’s work as a racial equality activist. In particular the way she uses her books and platform to educate and empower about actionable allyship.  Sophie's Books: Anti-Racist Ally: An Introduction to Action and Activism  Official Millenial Black: The Ultimate Guide for Black Woman at Work. Other mentions: Michaela Coel brilliant TV show ‘I May Destroy You’. Michaela is also a guest on Louis Theroux’s podcast Grounded. Clemmie references Lucy Sheridan and her brilliant email footer. Lucy is the World First Comparison Coach and is well worth a follow. Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But why is middle age so freeing for women? This week Clemmie talks to author and journalist Caitlin Moran about Womanhood, specifically about what it is to live in a constant state of evolution. How we never really ‘become ourselves’ (as we might have imagined we would as kids), and instead are continually changing - and while that is challenging as well as a gift. The conversation also strays into how problematic going for a wee in a jumpsuit can be and also why crisps really are our own true love; which arguably are both every bit as important as the nuts and bolts of womanhood.  Resources: ‘How to be a Woman’ by Caitlin Moran ‘More Than a Woman’ by Caitlin Moran  Clemmie mentions Fi & Jane’s ‘Fortunately’ podcast Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now, it includes a section on ‘Big Questions’ which was definitely a case of ‘biting off more than you can chew’ Got any comments, queries or questions? I would love to hear from you on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie talks to Ellie Gibson; Games journalist, part of Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit and one half of @scummymummies.  Ellie patiently allows Clemmie to voice her concerns and stereotyped perceptions of the world of gaming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about gaming being an anti-social subculture, it turns out the opposite just might be true. Not only is the gaming industry big business, it also can be a hugely positive space that champions community mindedness, social interaction and problem solving. Ellie’s account @elliegibsongames is full of great advice and games recommendations for family friendly games play. Useful Resources: -Phillipa Perry’s; ‘The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read’. -Dr Chaterjess “Live More. Feel Better Podcast’ -Ted talk Jane McGonigal : ‘Can Gaming Make the World a Better Place’ -Andrew Robertson’s ‘Taming Gaming Guide to Healthy Habits’ Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now, it includes a section on ‘But Why Can’t I Have More Screen Time ?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie talks to Dr Nicole LePera aka @the.holistic.psychologist about the role for self-healing work, how that fits alongside more conventional therapy and delves into why everyone could benefit from greater self-awareness - even those who feel they don’t need it. The pair discuss learning to feel your feelings rather than emotionally checking out, witnessing our relationship patterns, learning to set and honour boundaries and ultimately live more consciously. Dr Nicole LaPera's book ‘How to Do To The Work Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self’ is available now. Clemmie also mentions psychotherapist Anna Mathur and her notion of the '10 minute shutdown' as an easy re-frame for meditation.  Take advantage of the ‘10% off your first-month’ offer with the episode sponsor Better Help here  Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now, it includes a section on ‘But Why Won’t That Person ?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie talks to author Bryony Gordon about her recovery journey. In the last year there is rumoured have been 1700% increase in the google search ‘Am I an alcoholic?’ It seems more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol.  The pair dig into the question ‘But why is the word sober so loaded?’. Share their individual experiences of giving up alcohol and also explain why sobriety feels like such a gift.  Bryony has written tones of amazing books. But on the theme of this episode, check out ‘Glorious Rock Bottom’ Resources: ‘Me? I Don’t Drink Any More’ - Clemmie wrote a piece for Mother of All Lists when she first gave up drinking.  Brene Brown on Sobriety Sober Girls Society Book ‘Sober Diaries’ by Clare Pooley Love Yourself Sober by Mandy Manners& Kate Bailey For Help & Support: Alcohol Change Alcoholics Anonymous Al Anon for Families of Alcoholics Contact: Do you have a But Why? You’d like discussed? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Whatever the reason get in touch on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. It includes a section on ‘But Why do adults get drunk and what does it mean?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Clemmie speaks to Hetal & Roger about their experience of visual impairment. And Kirstie from the Guide Dogs charity about how the dogs are trained.  But Why is there so much misunderstanding around blindness? Especially when someone goes blind every hour in the UK. There is a lot to learn about being more inclusive AND about how the relationship between a guide dog and their owner works (errm the dog does NOT work like a satnav!)  Guide Dogs:  Guide Dogs is the number one provider of services for children and young people with a vision impairment. It is the largest sole employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss, and has the widest range of support services for children, young people and families. Parents can easily access information and advice over the phone or online, including Family Support and Education Support. Resources: Life of a Blind Girl Blog @mumslikeus  @blinddad_uk  Contact: What are your thoughts on the conversation around mental health? And do you have a But Why? you’d like discussed? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Whatever the reason get in touch on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now, it includes a section on disability and inclusivity. ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Clemmie asks author and journalist Matt Haig: ‘But Why Does Talking About Mental Health Sometimes Make It Worse?' The pair discuss their personal experiences of navigating mental health struggles; musing on the idea that although being open about depression and anxiety can be useful, that conversation needs to be handled mindfully. As well as delving into the idea that the endless pursuit of happiness is often our greatest undoing.  Resources: Matt Haig has written so many great books. His most recent is a novel called ‘The Midnight Library’ In the episode Clemmie recommends “Silence in the Age of Noise’ by Erling Kagge For anyone struggling please do reach out for help. There’s a brilliant comprehensive list of support groups here on Mind's website. Contact: What are your thoughts on the conversation around mental health? And do you have a But Why? question that you’d like discussed? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Whatever the reason, get in touch on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Shameless plug: **Clemmie’s debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to pre-order now. It includes a section on Complex Feelings.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week's bitesize episode takes us back to July 2021, when Clemmie spoke 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's trip into the But Why archives, we go back to June 2021 when Clemmie chatted to Helen Thorne, one half of the Scummy Mummies about life in the aftermath of the breakdown of her marriage. Helen and her husband separated just days before the country went into lockdown in March 2020 and in this episode Helen chats openly about navigating heartbreak, the power of friendship, rediscovering dating and the huge pride she has for her children. It's a frank, raw and occasionally humorous episode. Resources: Helen has written a brilliant book about her experience. ‘Get Divorced Be Happy’ is available to preorder now. On a previous episode of Honestly Clemmie spoke to divroce lawyer Sarah Langford about the legal process. Listen to it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's bitesize episode, 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're trawling the But Why archives and bringing you some of the best bits from the last 100+ episodes. And this week we head back to April 2021 when Clemmie welcomed author and menstrual expert Maisie Hill to the pod to ask 'Why do we live in fear of menopause? Constant rage? Longer or shorter cycles? A desire to change your life? Any of these things sound familiar?(errrr yes) Then you could be on heading into perimenopause! And if that's you, how do you learn to embrace this transition rather than dread it. And you can start by listening to this epsiode! Maise Hill’s Book: Period Power: ‘ Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You’ Perimenopause Power: ‘Perimenopause Power: Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause.’ Motherkind Podcast: During the episode they mention Motherkind podcast hosted by Zoe Blaskey, who talks to leading global experts on the challenges of modern motherhood. It's reassuring, smart and thought provoking. New episode every Thursday. Give it a listen here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with more bitesize episodes, featuring your favourite conversations from But Why, and this one takes us back to a conversation Clemmie had with Sunday Times No1 (twice over!) author Vex King about self healing. The pair discuss: The importance of feeling your feelings.  How self reflection and self healing is game changing but uncomfortable.  How belief systems are formed. That default ‘positive thinking’ isn’t necessarily the answer. The power of asking yourself why you are reacting a certain way. The difference between self compassion and victimhood. Plus a whole lot more! It's an enlightening but down to earth episode. Vex’s book: Healing Is the New High: A Guide to Overcoming Emotional Turmoil and Finding Freedom Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chatting to Clemmie this week about how their brand came to be is Georgie Cleeve, founder of skincare brand, Oskia. Georgie founded Oskia in 2009 after her own experiences led her to become passionate about the benefits of nutritional skincare derived from natural ingredients. Oskia is now used and sold in shops and spas across the world and Georgie chats frankly about the sacrifices this brings from juggling her own family life with a business as well as working alongside your partner. She also shares the pitfalls of being your own product tester, and gives Clemmie a sneak peak into the brand’s latest releases. Oskia is such a well known brand it was great to get a glimpse behind the scenes Check out Oskia Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Clemmie to chat all about founding their business is Anna Lahey, founder of cosmetics brand Vida Glow. Anna turned her passion for ‘ingestible beauty’ into Vida Glow in 2014, and since then it’s grown into a global brand. Clemmie sits down with Anna to chat about all the challenges of growing a business and the pitfalls of being your own boss.  Anna also shares an insight into the brand’s latest release, directly formulated for women’s health, something she is hugely passionate about. If that isn’t enough Anna was just about to go on maternity leave before having her fourth chat when this interview was recorded-if that’s not inspiring we don’t know what is! Listeners can get 10% off the Vida Glow Women’s Health Range using the code CLEMMIE10 (one time use per customer). Check out Vida Glow Follow Anna Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's But Why bitesize is extraordinary and a little different. In normal circumstances, these mini episodes involve a very complicated edit, but not this week. In this episode Clemmie is looking at war with child genocide survivor Taban Shoresh, who founded Lotus Flower, a non-profit that supports female conflict survivors and refugees in Kurdistan, Iraq. And this shortened episode is simply her first answer. You can find the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. With a political activist father during Saddam Hussein’s regime, Taban was imprisoned with her family aged just four, and they narrowly escaped being buried alive.  After a year dodging bombs and bullets, they were finally flown to the UK by Amnesty to start a new life.  In 2016 decided to give up her successful City of London career and establish Lotus Flower. It now supports women and girls who lost everything at the hands of ISIS, including their homes and loved ones, and who also suffered barbaric crimes such as slavery, rape and torture. To find out more about Lotus Flower visit Supporting Women & Girls impacted by conflict I The Lotus Flower. And to check out more content and listen to previous episodes go to @ButWhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stepping into the Meet the Founder hot seat this week is editor in chief of Stylist magazine, Lisa Smosarski. After working as an editor for a number of other successful women’s magazines Lisa was asked to take the helm and launch Stylist in 2009, and since then it’s become a household name. Lisa shares some of her trickiest decisions and early mistakes, from early editorial mistakes to being aware of a changing cultural landscape in order to best reflect the content she’s putting out. Clemmie and Lisa even take a trip down memory lane and re-live some of their own memories from building their own careers in the noughties. Read Stylist Follow Lisa Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sharing the journey of their brand this week is Anna Richards, founder of modern erotic platform FrolicMe. Anna founded FrolicMe after being overwhelmed by the number of less ethical, old fashioned tube sites pushing male entered erotica. Anna’s passion comes from wanting women to feel great, and some of the erotic fiction and films stems from Anna’s own fantasies and the conversations she shares with other women. Anna opens up to Clemmie about the time and financial sacrifices it has taken for her to build FrolicMe, including battles with payment platform Paypal and a number of shocking Instagram shadow bans.  We hope this episode encourages you to prioritise your pleasure too… Listeners can currently get two years of FrolicMe for just £49.95 for two months. Check out FrolicMe Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Clemmie this week to share their business story is Jamie Wild, founder of distilled alcohol free spirit, Feragaia. Jamie co-founded Feragaia after noticing an unfair lack of alcohol free spirits on bar shelves across the country, fast forward a few years, Feragaia is making waves across the city, in cocktail bars and in supermarkets. Clemmie and Jamie discuss the peaks and pits, of launching into the often tricky food and drink market, as well as overcoming challenges as a small business whilst maintaining your authentic roots and messaging. Jamie even shares some of his less successful business ideas from over the years and gives Clemmie a glimpse into the unique taste of Feragaia… This chat had us running to grab ourselves a bottle! Meet the Founder Listeners can get 20% of Feragaia with the code - CT20 Check out Feragaia  Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stepping into the Meet the Founder hot seat is founder of Peanut App, Michelle Kennedy. Whilst expecting her first child in 2014, Michelle noticed that there were not any social media apps for mothers to connect, which led her to start Peanut, which now hosts a community of millions of women, sharing advice, asking questions and building relationships. Michelle tells Clemmie all about the challenges of starting an app, being a woman in the tech industry and why she hates the term ‘Mumtrepreneur’. Michelle we salute you! Follow Michelle Follow Peanut Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Clemmie this week for some nosy business chat is founder of Bird and Blend Tea, Krisi Smith. Krisi is the mixologist extordinare behind best selling tea brand Bird and Blend which started out as just one store in the Brighton lanes and has now expanded to 15 across UK high streets. Krisi and Clemmie chat through all the highs and lows of building the brand, from packing tea orders in a bedroom at the beginning, to re-branding and even working alongside your ex-husband (!). This chat will really inspire you to just go for it, and to try more flavours of tea! Meet the Founder Listeners can get 15% off Bird and Blend Tea with the code BUTWHY15 (one time use only). Follow Bird and Blend Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sitting down with Clemmie to chat through their brand is Gynelle Leon, founder of specialist succulent store, Prick London. Gynelle has an extrodniary knowledge and passion for plants, in particular succulents. She opened London’s first cactus shop as part of building the Prick brand.  Gynelle opens up about how she became such an expert in her trade and how she has moved her brand from a high street shop to exclusively e-commerce site after making the difficult decision to close the store. Gynelle is such a powerhouse for change, and this chat really tackled some difficult business decisions. Follow Gynelle Follow Prick Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the hot seat this week is the founder of women’s clothing brand Never Fully Dressed, Lucy Aylen. Lucy takes Clemmie through the brands journey from selling her designs in an East End London market in 2009, to keep her busy when acting auditions were scarce, to amassing over 1 million instagram followers and launching the brand internationally. They chat about the challenges Lucy has faced along the way from management to delegation and managing both a physical store and an e-commerce site. Lucy is clearly not afraid to get involved in all parts of the business and this chat was wonderfully honest. Meet the Founder Listeners can get 15% off Never Fully Dressed using the code NFDxMTF15 (main collection only excluding delivery) Follow Never Fully Dressed  Follow But Why  Follow Clemmie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Meet the Founder'. Honest conversations delving into the human stories behind brands we know and love. How they began, where they've stumbled, and what's had to be sacrificed for success. Business chat, but nosier… Join Clemmie Telford each Wednesday, from the 26th of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 100th episode of But Why Clemmie hands the reigns to producer Steve (host of BBC pod You, Me and the Big C) as he delves into the life and times of Creative Director/Instagrammer/Blogger/Podcaster/Author/Fitness Fanatic and mother of three Clemmie Telford. In a raw, honest conversation, we get to know a young Clemmie, find out about her most challenging life moments and her secret talent, and - the big one - we finally discover what her favourite crisp is. Plus why she's so into astronomy, how she met husband Ben and why she's chosen a sober life by the sea. Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford, and indulge yourself in more pod content @Butwhy_podcast. And if you're interested, you can find Steve on there too @Mr_Blandy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices