I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday

I love chatting to strangers! Fearne’s being spontaneous and sleeping better on holiday

Author: Fearne Cotton July 2, 2026 Duration: 13:02

Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Fearne gets into what she and Team Happy Place absolutely love about a holiday, and which bits can be a bit rubbish. (No one wants to pack to go home when the swimsuits are still wet...)


How do you take your holidays more seriously? Join the chat on Instagram @happyplaceofficial and @britishairwaysholidays.


In this chat, Fearne explores:

-How a spa holiday induced a 10/10 sleep

-Soaking up the history of places like Rome

-Why you’re a more relaxed (more fun??) version of yourself on holiday

-Chatting with strangers in cool little shops

-The brilliant trinkets you come home with (personalised wax seal, anyone?)

-Why nothing will beat the first Negroni abroad

-Having uninterrupted reading time 

-Why the first 24 hours on holiday can make her a little bit anxious

-The perils of being a last-minute packer


British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.




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In a world that often feels loud and demanding, Happy Place offers a different kind of conversation. Here, Fearne Cotton sits down with a wide range of fascinating people-from artists and athletes to experts and everyday heroes-to explore the nuanced realities of human experience. These discussions gently peel back the layers on topics like mental resilience, physical well-being, cultural shifts, and the complexities of our relationships, moving far beyond simple soundbites. The core of this podcast lies in its authentic curiosity about how individuals navigate life's inevitable highs and lows. Rather than prescribing a single path to joy, each episode uncovers personal definitions of contentment and peace, often found in unexpected moments or hard-won perspectives. Listening feels like being part of a thoughtful, intimate dialogue where vulnerability is welcomed and stories are shared without pretense. Whether the conversation touches on overcoming loss, finding creative inspiration, or building a healthier society, Fearne guides it with empathy and a genuine desire to understand. This collection of interviews provides a quiet space for reflection, reminding us that happiness is not a constant state but a deeply personal and evolving journey. Tune in for a sincere exploration of what it means to live fully across all facets of life.
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