Bryony Gordon's Mad World

Bryony Gordon's Mad World

Author: The Telegraph Language: English Episodes: 66
In Bryony Gordon's Mad World, conversations unfold with a rare honesty, moving beyond simple soundbites to explore the real texture of living with mental health challenges. Hosted by Bryony Gordon and presented by The Telegraph, this podcast sits at the intersection of health, fitness, and mental wellbeing, treating the topic with the complexity it deserves. Each episode is an intimate dialogue, a space where guests-from well-known figures to everyday individuals-share their personal journeys of getting unwell and the nuanced, often non-linear path of getting better. The focus here is on raw openness and vulnerability, dismantling stigma through the power of ordinary and extraordinary stories alike. You'll hear candid conversations that prioritize depth over platitudes, where laughter and tears coexist naturally. This isn't about providing easy answers but about sharing experiences that resonate and connect, reinforcing why these discussions are so necessary. Tune in for a podcast that approaches mental health with compassion and unflinching truth, creating a sense of shared understanding one conversation at a time.
Episodes
James Rhodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:36
STRONG CAUTION ADVISED - SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND THIS EPISODE DISTRESSING AS IT INCLUDES GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILD ABUSE.British concert pianist James Rhodes speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the fourth epis…
Jade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:38
This week 18 year-old Jade and her mother Claire speak to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the third episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences. Jade f…
Sonny McCartney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:22
CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.Professional photographer and nephew of Sir Paul McCartney, Sonny speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the second episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where…
Stephen Fry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:24
CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.President of Mind and all-round national treasure Stephen Fry speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in the first episode of the brand new series of Mad World, where she…
Sue Baker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:49
CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.Mental health campaigner and new-mother Sue Baker speaks to the Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon in a special edition of her podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental h…
Mel C [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:50
CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGESpice Girl Mel C speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the tenth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences. Mel looks b…
Dame Stephanie Shirley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
Businesswoman and philanthropist Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the ninth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experience…
Jeff Brazier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:04
Presenter-turned life coach Jeff Brazier speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the eighth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences. Jeff talks about th…
Will Young [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:20
CAUTION ADVISED - STRONG LANGUAGE.Acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Young speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the seventh episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health…
Matt Haig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
CAUTION ADVISED - ADULT THEMES.Best-selling author Matt Haig speaks to the Telegraph's Bryony Gordon in the sixth episode of her new podcast, Mad World, where she interviews guests about their mental health experiences.…