Fearne Cotton: THIS Is How To Build Confidence & Set Yourself Free | E116

Wow Fearne is so wise! Trust me when I say you’ll get a lot form this conversation…. Hit like and subscribe for a new episode every Monday, thank you so much 🙏🏽 x

This podcast is crazy. It’s waayyy more about mental health and dealing with the world. rather than how to get rich and it’s really good important messages!! Stevens a legend!!

Absolutely the most sincere person I saw in front of a camera, doesn’t have to pretend and think about what she’s saying and looking straight right through the person she’s speaking with. This is what I call intelligent. Very impressive podcast! It’s so rare to speak to someone so genuine like this nowadays.

I live in Australia and I saw Fearne on the 2017 episode of Mary Berry's Christmas, which was so heart warming and positive. I Googled the participants and Fearne was the one I wanted to learn about. Watching this podcast will be life changing for me I hope, even though I'm almost 71 years of age. I've been married and divorced 3 times so feel like a failure at relationships. The most precious part of my life is my 38 year old son and my 14 year old Burmese cat both of whom I would literally die for if I had to choose. Never far from tears when discussing loss and failure (like now), I've been to psychologists, psychiatrists, take meds to control my anxiety and depression but find the peace of happiness and acceptance so difficult to keep. Always up for a new learning curve, I've embraced painting, pottery, stitching, writing, renovating, farming, gardening, craft, horse riding, solo travel etc. but haven't found my Happy Place. Fearne speaks to me about what I've experienced in my life and I am therefore very excited to listen to her words of wisdom, read her books and hopefully be able to help anyone who wants to live their lives in an authentic vein. There have been many times in my life, and I am sure everyone else has done it too, where I have done things that have gone against my moral compass; these instances have without fail imploded on my core being sometimes years later but were so easy to agree to at the time. As I matured I was able to stand up to what was right for me and to put an end to situations that were toxic. THANK YOU FEARNE for baring your soul, for admitting your vulnerability and sharing your feelings so that people can take heart and be themselves.

Had my first panic attack when I was 18, was taken in with a heart rate of 236 bpm... changed my life forever. 20 years I've had anxiety, fear of death, didn't leave the house for the first 5 years. It ruined my life. I lost my youth because of it. I started by walking to the end of the driveway had a panic attack went inside, then I got to the nearest lamp post then got back to the house, then a week later I got to the end of the street, was so scared I ran back rather than walking! eventually I managed to get out of my street and up to the local shop and back. I had about 3 panic attacks there and back. I used to play football, I had to quit because anything that got my heart rate up caused a panic attack. I ended up attatching my safety with others, my mum for example, so I wouldn't leave the house without someone else. I then spent 20 years studying the mind, anxiety etc and used myself as a Guinea pig. I'm 38 now, I've been on Escitalopram 20mg for 20 years, zopiclone and sondate (quietiapine) - One thing you need to talk about and the only thing that saved me is the 4-7-8 breathing technique by Dr Weil, and also mindfulness. Get the app headspace and use it everyday

I’m watching this at 3am, dreading going into work this morning for a number of reasons. Fearne has given me the strength to get through the day, so many things she says resonates with me. I think I’ll make a point of listening to this on a regular basis. Thank you

Fearne is very self aware, but she isn’t just interested in being aware, she’s interested about being sincere. Sincere towards the fact that if you are a certain way then that’s how you need to be even if it means being a bit brave. That’s rare to see nowadays especially in the showbiz industry. Great podcast and great people, thank you to both of you for this

When I woke up today I didn’t expect Fearne Cotton to be the catalyst to me agreeing to an exhibition of my photography work. Always thankful for being able to listen to these conversations!

Always loved Fearn, I love how she is an advocate for doing what makes you happy even if that's stepping away. People say that but don't do it, so it's great to see. Fantastic role model!

The best Monday morning vibes! Every. Single. Week!

Obsessed with Fearne and her view points - she hits the nail on the head every single time - she is absolutely inspiring in every which way

What a lovely conversation. Fearne is so eloquent and interesting and full of wisdom. Really valuable content - thank you Steve and Fearne xxx

Felt so intune with what Fearne said on so many occasions. When she mentioned she often feels teary when walking, I get that so often when I have a chance to think in peace and process my thoughts and feelings. So nice to know it's normal ❤

Notes and quotes: "Stop only looking at the return, start looking at the part of the world you are and the energy around it" "Be humble and enjoy life, as it is short" "Don't try to measure everything as ROI, but as how good you feel" "Be yourself and remember that everyone is anxious and feeling like you"

It is nice to hear a honest description of what it feels like to go through depression and panic attacks. It help the rest of us to deal with it and to work on finding a way to feel better.

Absolutely love Ferne, she's such a beautiful soul inside and out and I love her authenticity. My fave podcast so far, her truth resonates with me so much ❤

I loved the ‘imposter syndrome’ segment. Lack of self belief can really put the brakes on your ambitions if you allow it too ✊

I've alllllllways loved Fearne. She's always come across as honest and real. I'm glad she has followed another path that felt more 'her'. I suppose it doesn't matter how incredible other people think your opportunities are, if they are holding you back from being your authentic self, you HAVE to make that change. We only have one life. LOVED THIS PODCAST 💖

Nailed it. A wise manger once said to me when I was leaving the company and asked if the company would miss me. With a glass of water in front of him he said, "stick you finger in the water". Which I did. Then he said "now remove your finger from the water". Which again I did. He then said "how much of an impression have you left?" Cutting but it really put life in to perspective that you should do more for your self than others. E116 and you are still bringing new information the audience. Very good FC & SB

I struggle with so many of the exact same things she does - my life and career has had to change as a result. This interview was invaluable to me - I consider myself a mess, but I can watch Fearne and see what an amazing human she is and that gives me tremendous hope. Thank you.