A Cuppa Happy

Could there really be a formula for happiness? Find out in part 2 of Joss’ chat with author of Solve for Happy - Mo Gawdat. This far reaching discussion ask whether we can separate our thoughts from our identity, how we mix up success and happiness, and what we can learn from rom coms! Mo’s book is available here. This is a Fascinate production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author of Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat joins Joss for a chat about positivity even in the face of overwhelming tragedy. They discuss his formula for a happy life, divine mathematics, and taking control of our happiness. This episode is part 1 of a 2. Mo's book is available here. This is a Fascinate production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo Frost has dedicated her life to helping families to lead happier lives, and has been in our homes since the mid noughties with her hit show Supernanny. She talks to Joss about her recent new series, finding your inner child, and of course the famous naughty step. A Fascinate Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clinical psychologist and author Dr Shefali knows a thing or two about the mind, and specialises in early childhood development – which is of particular interest to Joss right now! During today’s chat, we find out why the nuclear family is not the only way, the death of the self when you become a parent, and how we can all learn from our anxiety. The Conscious Parent is available on Amazon and all good bookshops. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After an astronomical career that has taken him around the globe and made him a house hold name, Shaggy has had a lot of time to learn about the motivations behind the people who surround him. From working through troubled relationships with his parents, to starting afresh on new music with a brand new team around him. During this candid chat with Joss, they dig deep into these struggles, and the harsh truths he’s discovered along the way. Shaggy’s new record Christmas in the Islands is available everywhere. A Fascinate Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multi award-winning singer songwriter Lemar is an old friend of Joss, as well being a frequent collaborator. He joins her for a chat about going back to basics with our happiness, privacy in today’s new world, learning to forgive yourself and a whole lot more. Lemar’s podcast The Lemar Show is available wherever you listen to podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As one half of the band the Eurythmics, Dave Stewart’s music has been in our ears for almost 40 years. An old friend of Joss’ and long time collaborator, this intimate chat was recorded during a writing camp in the Bahamas. In this episode Dave discusses a day in his creative life, embracing failure, and how the iconic smash hit Sweet Dreams was the result of a happy accident. A Fascinate Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arthur is a social scientist, musician, author and host of The Art of Happiness podcast. This week Joss discovers the proven power of thinking positively, what we can learn from monkeys on cocaine, and how to work out those smiling muscles. We all need a bit of that right now! A Fascinate Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joss speaks to pop icon and front man of Culture Club Boy George. They discuss coming out (and whether we need to), how Buddhism helped him overcome addiction, and how Joss once met the Queen whilst standing bare foot in horse manure. A Fascinate Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before becoming the successful entrepreneur, author and influencer she is today Ella Mills overcame her fair share of struggle. She chats talks to Joss about her journey so far creating Deliciously Ella, how she found her purpose, and taking the first step on the way to positive change. A Fascinate Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.