The Life of Bryony

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Welcome to The Life of YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate lifes trickier moments.

This week, Im joined once again by Helen Thorne and Emma Campbelltwo women whose lives have been transformed by runningto answer your most honest and hilarious questions about everything from sports bras to bladder leaks.

Together, we unpack the reality of starting running from scratch.

TODAY WE ANSWER

Claire wants a sports bra that wont slice her in halfand a fix for underboob chafing. Tasha is starting from scratch. No kit. No fitness. No idea where to begin. Rosie wants to combine running with travelare there any inclusive, fun international races? Emily is wondering: what do you actually do when you need a wee mid-run?

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If this episode made you what to run, laugh or rethink your choice of underwearplease share it with a friend who needs to hear it.

Bryony xx



CREDITS

Presenter: Bryony Gordon Guests: Helen Thorne & Emma Campbell Content Producer: Jonathan OSullivan Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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MY GUESTS THIS WEEK: HELEN THORNE & EMMA CAMPBELL

This week, I’m joined by two of my brilliant friends – Helen Thorne and Emma Campbell – to talk honestly about running. But not in the elite-athlete, £200-leggings, nutrition-plan kind of way. This is about resentment runs, running in your pants, and crying in the middle of a 10K.

Helen – one half of comedy duo Scummy Mummies – only started running at 39. She’s now completed nine marathons and all six of the world’s major races. Emma is a writer, a mother of four (including teenage triplets), and a secondary cancer patient who discovered running in the middle of chemotherapy.

Together, we talk about why running feels so hard to start, how it can help you heal, and the joy of doing it imperfectly. We cover everything from chafing solutions to playlist rituals to learning how not to give a toss about what you look like in lycra.

Whether you’re already a runner or the idea of jogging makes you break out in a rash, this episode is a celebration of movement on your own terms – and of the strange magic that happens when you put one foot in front of the other.

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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who’s been too scared to start—or someone who just ran their own race this week.

Bryony xx

CREDITS 🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guests: Helen Thorne & Emma Campbell 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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WELCOME TO THE LIFE OF YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice to navigate life’s trickier moments.

This week, I’m joined by bestselling author and former lawyer Abigail Dean—writer of the Sunday Times hit Girl A and the powerful new novel The Death of Us.

Today:

💼 Lily asks whether she’s wasting her ‘successful’ career—and how to start living a life that feels like hers. 📝 We discuss the myth of perfect creativity, and why done is always better than perfect. 👶 Katie wonders if she’s cut out for motherhood—can you ever really know before it happens?

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Bryony xx

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🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guest: Abigail Dean 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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MY GUEST THIS WEEK: ABIGAIL DEAN This week, I’m joined by Abigail Dean—bestselling author of Girl A, Day One, and now The Death of Us, a gripping psychological thriller that explores trauma, trust and romantic fear. But this conversation goes far beyond fiction. Abigail opens up about her teenage battle with anorexia and her time in the Priory.

We talk about the long road to recovery, the decision to leave a high-flying legal career at Google, and how motherhood helped her finally make space to write. We also explore what it means to live with the threat of relapse, the emotional weight of writing dark stories, and the power of teenage friendship to save a life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to rewrite your own story—or if it’s too late to do so—Abigail’s honesty and insight might be the answer you’re looking for.

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Bryony xx

BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

📚 The Death of Us by Abigail Dean - Out Now! A chilling but tender psychological thriller about trauma, love, and what it means to trust someone—including yourself.

📚 Girl A by Abigail Dean A bestseller about the long shadows of childhood trauma and the complicated bonds between siblings.

📚 Day One by Abigail Dean An exploration of collective grief, conspiracy theories, and community resilience in the aftermath of tragedy.

CREDITS

🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guest: Abigail Dean 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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WELCOME TO THE LIFE OF YOU! The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share advice for life’s trickier moments. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This week, I’m joined by Ben James and Sarah Wieczorek - siblings of the late Dame Deborah James, also known as Bowelbabe. In this special episode, we talk about how to support someone going through cancer, what grief has taught them about showing up, and the real emotions behind running for someone you love.

Together, we answer your questions on: 💬 How to stay motivated when you’re running in memory of someone you love 🤔 What to do or say when your best friend has just been diagnosed with cancer 💡 The power of small actions—like dropping off dinner, picking up kids, or just being there ⸻

🚽 TOILET TALK – THE VIDEO SERIES Toilet Talk is a bold new video series from the Bowelbabe Fund and Cancer Research UK—featuring celebs on a neon-lit loo, smashing taboos one laugh at a time. 🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_C_mAqiC58 ⸻

💩 CHECK YOUR POO! https://www.bowelbabe.org/ Debs saved lives by saying the unsayable: check your poo. It’s not weird. It’s not embarrassing. It’s just good sense. Know the signs, trust your gut—and if something feels off, talk to your GP. It could save your life. ⸻

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU 🗣 Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB 💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB 📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at [email protected]

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!

Bryony xx ⸻

CREDITS 🎙 Presenter: Bryony Gordon 🎙 Guests: Ben James & Sarah James 🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan 🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley 📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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