Will Young On The Importance Of Connection And Removing Trauma | Fearne Cotton's Happy Place

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In this week's conversation with Fearne, Will Young discovers the importance of actively connecting to others and physically moving trauma out of his body when he finds himself in a low place.
What is something that you try to do when you find yourself in a low place?
If you’re a high achiever, do you ever wonder if you sometimes use success to mask the pain? Performer Will Young recognises this is something he did for many years.
In this chat with Fearne, he explains how he spent much of his career comparing himself to others in a way that was crippling for his mental health, and they both explore why they struggle to deal with rejection. Will’s podcast, The Wellbeing Lab, is out now and Will’s new book Be Yourself and Happier: The A-Z of Wellbeing is out on April 21 via Penguin Books.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about suicidal thoughts.
William Robert Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise.
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  • @fearnecotton
    @fearnecotton2 жыл бұрын

    What is something that you try to do when you find yourself in a low place? 💛

  • @clairepoyzer1

    @clairepoyzer1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listen to Eckhart Tolle! And ‘try’ (or don’t try as he reminds me) to remain present 🙏🏻☺️

  • @joanneanthony5931

    @joanneanthony5931

    2 жыл бұрын

    I generally go for a walk or do a puzzle to try and focus my mind on something else ☺

  • @Thecottagebookworm

    @Thecottagebookworm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wander around my garden just looking at nature, little bit of weeding as they are a constant companion 😊

  • @strawberrysherbet33

    @strawberrysherbet33

    2 жыл бұрын

    For me it's doing yoga. But I find it so easy to come up with excuses of why I can't do it that day even though I know I will feel better for it!

  • @kerrieaylmer674

    @kerrieaylmer674

    2 жыл бұрын

    Going out with the dog no phone ❤️ 🐶

  • @Lisa-lz2ul
    @Lisa-lz2ul Жыл бұрын

    Can we please get Will back on radio 2, his playlists (and I mean no offence to anyone else in broadcasting) are absolute gold. What a lovely human being

  • @FRASERMCGREGOR72
    @FRASERMCGREGOR722 жыл бұрын

    I've always been in love with Will. He's the real deal. Honesty, transparency, and incredibly intelligent and self aware. Fraser x

  • @_Claire_88
    @_Claire_882 жыл бұрын

    Nevermind equine therapy, this was Will Young therapy 💛 love hearing from people with lived experience! So relatable & so much wisdom to be obtained. Great episode, Fearne 💛

  • @_Claire_88

    @_Claire_88

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also Fearne get on your spiky mat asap, it’s wonderful.

  • @sarahlou3781
    @sarahlou37812 жыл бұрын

    This has totally lifted me and has been such an insightful chat. I have had crippling agoraphobia since 2018 and am beginning to feel that there is not much point to anything as each day is like running a marathon in the mind. CBT and medication just isn't getting me past the front door. So much useful information to consider in this Podcast. Wish I could have a mini Fearne and Will in my pocket 😊, as it has made me feel like I am not going mad and has calmed me down enough to be able to try other things.

  • @taylorjai4438
    @taylorjai44382 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview. I love Will and could listen to him for hours. I met him a few times years ago through work. We shared a few ciggies. He was lovely then, and still lovely now. A beautiful soul inside and out. Also, I'm gutted about him not being on R2 anymore. He was fantastic and a complete joy.

  • @seagreentangerine2065
    @seagreentangerine2065 Жыл бұрын

    Will Young, he's exceptionally articulate, humble and real. He's also very kind and to be honest, he could have carried this chat on his own, he's so soothing 💖

  • @ruthtouhey7382
    @ruthtouhey7382 Жыл бұрын

    Late to the Will fan base game, but thank gawwd there are real people in the “celebrity” field.

  • @susanspenceclarke6260
    @susanspenceclarke6260 Жыл бұрын

    hi, you with Will Young, wow, one of the best chats/conversations i have ever seen and i watch a lot of podcasts. It was brilliant in so many ways, the connection you two had just oozed out of the screen, it was totally engaging, i wanted to join in! I really enjoy your podcasts Fearne and, so far, this is my uber favourite please have him on again, what a fabulous guy.

  • @lindar8583
    @lindar858321 күн бұрын

    Loved this, so honest. I totally agree about looking after our bodies, as I believe it remembers trauma and life long issues. So having a massage with hot stones and reiki is such bliss...at least once a month. This helps me to balance my body, my heart and my mind. 😊 Oh and a shakti mat is fab too

  • @hollycade6351
    @hollycade63516 ай бұрын

    This is one of my favourite ever episodes of HP ♥️

  • @jessicarees8091
    @jessicarees8091 Жыл бұрын

    Needed to see this today. For someone who struggles hugely with rejection anxiety, it is a calming revelation to hear that two of my favourite celebrities and role models when I was a teenager struggled with this too. Will and Fearne speak with humour, honesty and intelligence about their struggles. Both natural and a breath of fresh air compared to the usual media-trained celebrity who's had a lot of surgery.

  • @lisajb9356
    @lisajb93562 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Thank you! 💚

  • @ST-pp3fk
    @ST-pp3fk2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview. Thank you to you both for your honesty and humour.

  • @paulculshaw4779
    @paulculshaw47792 жыл бұрын

    Loved this! One of the best ones (or one of my personal favourites) - the energy between you both was brilliant! Thank you! x

  • @lauramilly2150
    @lauramilly21502 жыл бұрын

    This interview has made me subscribe to the channel!! Just great. I really found it so interesting. Thank you 😊

  • @coraduncan8559
    @coraduncan85592 жыл бұрын

    A great conversation. Thanks for this 🙏❤️

  • @lozb1631
    @lozb16312 жыл бұрын

    wow loved this! as you were both talking I could feel myself agreeing and saying that's me! brilliant episode and brilliant chemistry between dear me and will x

  • @meganbower2149
    @meganbower21492 жыл бұрын

    I’m back again for another listen, this is such a great podcast! Thank you it’s so informative, funny, relatable. I’ve got so much from this & will be looking into some suggestions. You have such a great rapport, it’s very comforting & uplifting.

  • @k80fdy
    @k80fdy2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't really know what to expect from this Podcast with Will but I found him refreshingly honest and even hearing you Fearne, talk about how you read all the books, learn from others but still fall short of putting those things into practice all the time. It's easy to beat yourself up or think you're not 'doing it right' when you slip away from specific practices but to know you both do that too, was really encouraging to hear and made me feel normal! Thank you - Great podcast and Will is a joy!

  • @denismichaeljames
    @denismichaeljames2 жыл бұрын

    You both have great energy together. Love this chat. Best therapy. Your mutual honesty and friendship is so helpful.

  • @danielwhitehead644
    @danielwhitehead644 Жыл бұрын

    Such a joy to listen to you both!

  • @rainbowrose9299
    @rainbowrose92992 жыл бұрын

    You two are legends. I love this. I love you two. You should do a double act. Or a doubling podcast too..... every now and then maybe? Awesome.

  • @appolonia5763
    @appolonia57632 жыл бұрын

    Love will and the happy place, what a lovely informative and enlightening conversation ! I really learned some things here 👌🏽thank you 💕

  • @Mehreen786_
    @Mehreen786_2 жыл бұрын

    I just love listening to your podcasts, find them so soothing and relaxing, yet informative at the same time. Really diverts my mind when having a bad moment :) Thank you..p.s. have been watching you Fearne since you and Stephen did FingerTips..it was my fav childhood show..me and my mum used to watch it :)

  • @hannahbrown1487
    @hannahbrown14872 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think I’ve ever listened to a podcast where I related to every minute. Love you both, always have. One of those podcasts I need to listen to again before the week is out because there’s so much in it to digest. ❤️

  • @Sarah123.-.1
    @Sarah123.-.1 Жыл бұрын

    You're both brilliant, thank you.

  • @ryanfisher916
    @ryanfisher9162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing these Fearne, love the podcast. I’ve started doing what you suggested in the one with Russell Brand of going for a walk with no tech, just walking and being grateful. It really helps.

  • @gillstanley7904
    @gillstanley79042 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful podcast Fearne. Lovely to hear your repor with Will and hear about your shared experience and ways of dealing with issues. Will seemed very relaxed and happy, as I hope you were after your chat.

  • @stickyandsweetie
    @stickyandsweetie Жыл бұрын

    This is lovely Fearne..thankyou 💛

  • @bonnieroots3019
    @bonnieroots3019 Жыл бұрын

    This was absolutely amazing....thank you Will Young..pure and honest. Bravo x

  • @joanneanthony5931
    @joanneanthony59312 жыл бұрын

    Thank you to both of you for such honesty and sharing how you cope with situations. I have low self esteem and it effects so much of my life , therapy is out of the question as its too expensive and I would struggle with my anxiety to attend any sessions so listening to you helps . Thank you❤

  • @mellmoi7571
    @mellmoi75712 жыл бұрын

    You two have a beautiful ease with each other. That’s the best secret sauce for anxiety.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @1976shoegal
    @1976shoegal Жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview. Love Will 😍 love how you are both so open & honest. Bless you both 🥰😘🌈☀️

  • @freedomfields75
    @freedomfields752 жыл бұрын

    Loved this honest look at the nonsense! More of you both please, was fab viewing & listening ❤️

  • @rumdo5617
    @rumdo56172 жыл бұрын

    Well done Will. That would have been a useful book for me when I was going through my extended unravelling. I didn’t have the finances for a big house and expensive treatments though so I hope there are useful suggestions for people on low incomes.

  • @Abundance63
    @Abundance63 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful podcast .. so interesting .. thank you both ❤️🥰

  • @laurenemery2502
    @laurenemery2502 Жыл бұрын

    I was feeling so sad and anxious and this podcast has absolutely lifted my spirit's you two are fabulous and do down to earth it's so refreshing

  • @annemcgarry8569
    @annemcgarry8569 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the chat with Will such a lovely man ❤️💚

  • @SalemEverett
    @SalemEverett2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant episode! And it was so refreshing to hear someone openly speak about depersonalisation and dissociation, I’ve always found it so difficult to explain to others so it’s comforting knowing I’m not alone in that

  • @99-Solar7
    @99-Solar7 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this. Never comment on anything but had to say I felt like I was chatting with mates with you round a table after this. Thank you both 😍

  • @cordyshort1400
    @cordyshort14002 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview 👏 x

  • @victorianoble2341
    @victorianoble23412 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely gent and what an amazing sense of humour, very wise words, I once bumped into Will at about 5am on the railway track at Glastonbury, I greeted him like he was an old friend, he did look slightly confused but was still very sweet 🙈 (I must have been a real sight) great episode 💕

  • @juliehennessy9773
    @juliehennessy97732 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing podcast - wise words from wise souls. 🙏 Will - I really enjoyed listening to you on jo whileys show. R2s loss. I look fwd to hearing you back with your own show soon. 💕 x

  • @audrajeanelliott-davies4681
    @audrajeanelliott-davies46812 жыл бұрын

    As a Pilates teacher and Mindfulness coach. I learn so much from every podcast you do . Thanks Will for talking about disassociation which my son has. Love your podcast keep going 👍 Audrajean

  • @beckyjones5722
    @beckyjones5722 Жыл бұрын

    Just EXCELLENT! Thankyou x

  • @Emma-hd8ob
    @Emma-hd8ob2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best podcasts you have done fearne ,love will young for his normality and soul x

  • @Emma-hd8ob

    @Emma-hd8ob

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I'm in a low place I read your book and listen to this podcast

  • @cclose8007
    @cclose800726 күн бұрын

    Thank you both for talking about nervous system. Hard relate here!

  • @julesjay6786
    @julesjay6786 Жыл бұрын

    Great insights from both of you. Can see Will has come a long way on his personal development journey. He will need to be strong enough to face more sadness in his life since this podcast was recorded. Much love 💕

  • @gilliangamble8901
    @gilliangamble8901 Жыл бұрын

    Love these two

  • @blakjaxx
    @blakjaxx Жыл бұрын

    American here in California discovered your podcast because of Will found it fascinating and informative. I look forward to checking out your other episodes

  • @loz606
    @loz606 Жыл бұрын

    Love this podcast, found it very helpful, thank you so much. Will you be having Will back again, I really hope so!

  • @abbieblake6429
    @abbieblake6429Ай бұрын

    Loved listening to this podcast. So interesting. I relate to you both so much thanks for the words of wisdom ❤❤

  • @jamesdarbyshire203
    @jamesdarbyshire2032 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this ☺

  • @moshihus
    @moshihus2 жыл бұрын

    This is great! All I can say to everyone is love yourself first...be happy in your own company...everything you seek answers for, you have the answers already....just meditate and ask the question you need answered. The answers are already within you and yes there are others outside who can help (and charge!) you find your way but in the end, you have to do the work yourself. Don't judge....just observe! Much love to you all.

  • @EmmaSWright
    @EmmaSWright Жыл бұрын

    I really felt watching this like you were a regular podcasting duo - natural & engaging 😍 where do I subscribe to the Fearne & Will show?

  • @natashagreen7732
    @natashagreen77322 жыл бұрын

    Will get the book hope my help my anxiety x 👍🙌

  • @lauracecchini2511
    @lauracecchini2511 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant.....thanks so much :-)

  • @clairesamuel7058
    @clairesamuel70582 жыл бұрын

    great listen,thank you

  • @angelikalove3825
    @angelikalove3825 Жыл бұрын

    Great show Fern, it's so amazing watching you and your audience being 'real' people - the press brings such unrealistic messages out there. I've stopped reading papers/magazines or watching TV ages ago and my life has become a little more peaceful. Like you guys, I've done a lot of reading and therapy and my life is better than it has been, but with room for approvement. 💖 I'm learning how to better deal with my emotional stuff now. Firstly through Matt Kahn, who teaches to say to our emotions, it's ok to feel this way and I've added that it's safe to feel this way. Lately I've added to breathe through the emotions. The most important thing is to acknowledge what we feel and not run away from it, so not easy 🤪

  • @ritcha02
    @ritcha022 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful connected conversation. A delight to watch. Wishing you both peace and happiness on your continuous healing journeys. X

  • @laurenpaterson3475
    @laurenpaterson34752 жыл бұрын

    Great talk about books and he so funny and easy relatable great insight on horse therapy childhood trauma tends to being stuck in flight and flight mode

  • @zircon1664
    @zircon1664 Жыл бұрын

    Breathe and Have gratitude (only just sorted this… now age 61)💜 Love your podcast by the way 😘

  • @mrspinballpotter2299
    @mrspinballpotter2299 Жыл бұрын

    Most of my opinions of Will Young where negative but that’s totally flipped on it’s head after watching this. Fantastic, thank you x

  • @geraldinemckeown283
    @geraldinemckeown2832 жыл бұрын

    I’m always fascinated by the camera work switching to focus between conversations x

  • @ttp436
    @ttp436 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fern & Will. I enjoyed listening to this chat even tho it reminded me of being with the in crowd and not being able to get a word in. 😂

  • @geraldinemckeown283
    @geraldinemckeown2832 жыл бұрын

    I’m always fascinated by how the camera can switch to focus on who’s talking in a timely manner … great podcast

  • @Jac-Jay

    @Jac-Jay

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a couple of cameras and it's all in the editing

  • @angelite921
    @angelite921 Жыл бұрын

    Fearne and Will..thank you for being your authentic selves 💖 I love this pod cast. I have learnt a lot about nervous system healing on a body level from a somatic experiencing and neuroplasticity expert called Irene Lyon.. I would love to watch a pod cast with you both! She and her online courses are next level in healing and feeling safe in our bodies and our world. Thank you for all that you do 💖💖💖💖 you are such a bright light ✨️

  • @carolmccabe4359
    @carolmccabe43592 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful man

  • @alexanderjames8176
    @alexanderjames8176 Жыл бұрын

    We all feel s*it but for a 1st I respect Fern for listening and I really respect you Will for sharing your heart.

  • @eileenvaughan6702
    @eileenvaughan6702 Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT ......

  • @ttp436
    @ttp436 Жыл бұрын

    I think the first step to recovery of any type of behavioural addiction’s is acknowledging them. Being able to own them and apologise for them and to yourself. Forgive yourself and when faced with it ask to be forgiven. Finally laugh at them. Being able to see the funny side of things will always help.

  • @karenbent6942
    @karenbent69422 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if you'll read this comment Fearne, but I've just read a book called What Happened To You by Dr Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. He's a neuroscientist and his explanation of the relationship between different areas of the brain and the nervous system is so helpful. I'm sure you'd learn loads from it + it's only 99p on Kindle at the moment!

  • @rainbowrose9299
    @rainbowrose92992 жыл бұрын

    Touch is just as important I think, as talking sometimes.

  • @narendrapantham
    @narendrapantham2 жыл бұрын

    Nice sharing🇮🇳🇮🇳🎊🎊

  • @maggiedennis3371
    @maggiedennis33712 жыл бұрын

    Will - You are my therapist…

  • @Darkwoods360
    @Darkwoods36025 күн бұрын

    5 HTP supplement is fantastic for mood and anxiety. It’s natural and really takes the edge off frazzled nerves. Also eating an animal based diet with lots of clean animal fats is great for the nervous system as your brain and nerves are made of cholesterol x

  • @Dion_Mustard
    @Dion_Mustard2 жыл бұрын

    two very down to earth people. i don't see them as "celebs". i'd love to have a cuppa with them both :)

  • @laurentivoli1183
    @laurentivoli1183 Жыл бұрын

    When you are sitting, put your fingers on the base of your back, bring your energy to centre.....works wonders.

  • @petefulwell3367
    @petefulwell33672 жыл бұрын

    i would love to meet will he sounds a very nice guy .

  • @alecporter1784
    @alecporter1784 Жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s hard to imagine in your 40s what you will be like when your 60, but at 66 it’s actually ok, it’s just about accepting the change, I remember being 10 and knowing I would I would have to give up my toys and being anxious about that but it is navigating the change

  • @romatravellergirl3530
    @romatravellergirl3530 Жыл бұрын

    I wish Will Young was my friend

  • @laurenpaterson3475
    @laurenpaterson34752 жыл бұрын

    Marissa peer says as a family has roles the high achiever the rebel the sick person her work amazing

  • @francishughes2016
    @francishughes2016 Жыл бұрын

    JEEZ, Ferne Cotton is the last person that you would want to open up to, but Will loves her because they are both on the same shallow, self-centred, vain level, they are doing what they love best, = talking about themselves.

  • @andrewhoard3779
    @andrewhoard37792 жыл бұрын

    I love this but when u have money u can be this self indulgence

  • @raisingrealitybylindycowli8160
    @raisingrealitybylindycowli81602 жыл бұрын

  • @knowplacelikesones8073
    @knowplacelikesones80732 жыл бұрын

    crazy 20 years ago for pop idol, i voted for gareth gates

  • @loveeternal5317
    @loveeternal5317 Жыл бұрын

    This felt authentic I have now subscribed but didn't like the Minnie Driver interview that put me off your podcast it felt out of reach and somehow too Hollywood lives of the privileged 🙄

  • @traceybuchanan9153
    @traceybuchanan9153 Жыл бұрын

    do you know what, flavour of the month happens every where in fame and in everyday day life

  • @jane9875
    @jane987511 күн бұрын

    Should be doing for the Love of Dogs instead of alison !!

  • @samanthabeattie2187
    @samanthabeattie2187 Жыл бұрын

    Famous PEOPLE ARE THE ONES WHO CANT DO IT THEM SELFS ITS TH3 NEED OF VALIDATION...THAT I DONT NEED.......

  • @Jac-Jay

    @Jac-Jay

    Жыл бұрын

    They have people giving them validation for doing sweet FA these days so unless they're very mentally sound then they're going to come to rely on it,the like of Will Young and Fearne here have put the work in to better themselves,some of today's "celebs" don't want to put in the effort.

  • @terimorris6394
    @terimorris6394 Жыл бұрын

    He’s starting to look like Elton John more and more

  • @DanielKirkHall
    @DanielKirkHall2 жыл бұрын

    I have been a fan of Will Young since his audition process on ITV2 and have seen him live a dozen times even joining my ex wife to see him together on his last q&a tour However This has to be the most pretentious podcast I have ever witnessed in my life. This conversation is so far removed from reality it begars belief. The majority of people who have mental health issues can't evan afford a copy of Johan Hari's book let alone a psychotherapist or equine therapist This conversation was delusional and to be honest nothing but offensive.

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