How to have Extraordinary Relationships

Send us a textSarah Vine is a British journalist and columnist best known for her opinion writing on politics, culture, family life, and social change. Over the course of her career, she has written for major UK publications including the Daily Mail and The Times, establishing herself as a prominent and often polarising voice in British media. Her columns are characterised by a highly personal style, combining political commentary with reflections drawn from her own experiences, relationships, and domestic life.Vine is particularly known for her confessional approach to journalism, frequently using her platform to examine issues such as marriage, motherhood, ageing, and female identity in midlife. She has written openly about personal challenges, including her experience of hair loss, treating it not simply as a cosmetic issue but as part of a broader exploration of vulnerability, self-image, and the pressures placed on women in the public eye. By addressing such subjects candidly, she has contributed to wider conversations about honesty and stigma around women’s health and appearance.Alongside personal themes, Vine’s work often engages directly with contemporary political debates, reflecting her interest in conservatism, culture wars, and the shifting nature of British society. Her writing style is direct, provocative, and unapologetically subjective, attracting both loyal readership and strong criticism. Through this blend of political opinion and personal disclosure, Sarah Vine has carved out a distinctive place in modern British column writing.Key Points of the Episode:How she has suffered hair loss her whole life and thinks she is genetically predisposed to it.The difference between wigs and "interlace" systems.How she wants people to understand the issue better and what women (and men) experience.Why she wanted to talk publically about it.The importance of early intervention in hair loss.The emotional impact of her condition.The effect it had on her relationships.The bad choices she made in relationships.The surprising statistic on the amount of woman that have hair loss.The treatment she is having.The desire to simply look "normal" Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

Send us a textNarelle Chidwick is the creator behind Instagram’s midlife.reallife, where she champions a “live more with less” philosophy focused on mind, body, food & mood for women navigating mid-life. Based in [location unspecified], she blends honest conversation about ageing, lifestyle change and simplifying life with practical 15-minute tips, everyday wins and an inclusive, no-judgement tone. Her content invites followers to treat transitions — whether physical, emotional or environmental — as invitations rather than obstacles.Her journey also includes turning a personal health wake-up (a diagnosis of Osteoporosis in her 40s) into a mission to educate and empower others about bone-health, nutrition, and strength in later-life. With a loyal Instagram following (over 9,000) and a steady stream of posts, reels and reflections, Narelle has built a community of women who want more from mid-life than just “coasting” — they want clarity, vitality and purpose. Key Points of the Episode:How she burned out and realised the importance of stopping and smelling the roses.How we may well be able to "have it all", but not at the same time, unless big sacrifices can be made.Microhabits and Timehopping and the importance of..."Slowgress" and what it is! Her word of 2025.How we should not trivialise whatever is happening to us.The importance of self focus for sure, but without losing focus on the bigger picture.There is no "right way" or "wrong way, just YOUR way....and the word of 2026!The art of decluttering (including your to-do list)Her osteoperosis.The importance of owning the self in good relationship to others.The "Don't Mind" Narrative and what it is.The social impact she wants to continue to have.The reasons that people come to her and her fascination with neuroscience."Neuralaesthetics"- what?!The most important first step.New Year, New You!@[email protected] Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

Send us a textA laid back pre-Christmas chat with a brilliantly interesting woman...Vanessa Voegele-Downing is a British fashion professional whose journey in style spans decades and continents. She began her career as an international fashion model, walking catwalks and shooting editorial work for major designers and publications. Her early years took her from London to Paris, where she worked with prestigious fashion houses and photographers, gracing campaigns and editorials around the world.Known affectionately as “Mrs V” on her blog The Model Edit, Vanessa blends her life in fashion with lived-in style advice, beauty wisdom, and lifestyle reflections. On her site she shares tales from photo shoots, trend commentary, and her perspective as someone who has seen the industry evolve firsthand.Beyond fashion, Vanessa is a mother of three daughters and a figure in the contemporary style community. Her influence extends into the wardrobes and creative lives of the next generation, including her daughter Zenobia, who has been recognized as a muse and model in her own right on runways and in style features.With roots in modelling and wings in storytelling, Vanessa Voegele-Downing continues to shape conversations about style, self-expression, and the fashion life lived beyond the catwalk.www.instagram.com/themodeledit Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

Send us a textSam McAlister is a British journalist, producer, and author best known for her work as the interview booker for BBC Newsnight. Over more than a decade at the BBC, she secured many of the programme’s most high-profile and challenging interviews, including the landmark 2019 interview with Prince Andrew about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.A former criminal defence barrister, McAlister moved into journalism with a talent for negotiation, persistence, and building trust with hard-to-reach guests. Her memoir, Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews, published in 2022, gives a candid account of her experiences securing exclusive interviews and navigating the pressures of broadcast journalism.Today, she works as a speaker, consultant, and media strategist, sharing her insight into journalism, negotiation, and crisis communication.Key points of the episode:How she got the man "Formerly Known As Prince Andrew" onto the Newsnight interview that started somewhat of a chain of events....Where it all started, in the earliest days...How her original home was a very limited world.Her former legal background - how she loved the job, but found it professionally arduous.The sartorial vibe she immediately adopted after she left the bar. (and the unconventional reason why)The good working relationship she had with the actress Billie Piper.The massive career choice and dilemma she faced.The fascinating process of writing her book.Her experience with Elon Musk and Julian Assange.How she is an "experience billionaire"The acid test of the groups she chooses to associate with.Her insistance on professional self promotion.Her life now and how full of awe she is at what she gets to do.What she would say to the little girl (her younger self) on Guernsey.The most important relationship in her life.Check out the book and Netflix series - "Scoop" Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/

Send us a textMonique Roffey (born 1965 in Port of Spain, Trinidad) is a Trinidadian-British writer and memoirist whose work spans novels, essays and literary journalism. She studied English & Film at the University of East Anglia and earned a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University. Her novels often explore themes such as identity, colonial legacy, sexual awakening, otherness, and the relationship between people and place — frequently drawing on her Caribbean heritage. Her notable works include Sun Dog (2002), The White Woman on the Green Bicycle (2009), Archipelago (2012) — which won the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature — House of Ashes (2014), The Tryst (2017), and The Mermaid of Black Conch (2020), which won the Costa Book of the Year award. She is also a lecturer in creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University and is active in supporting emerging writers in Trinidad and the Caribbean. Key points of the episode:Mermaids, and when and why they were dreamed up. Hint- it goes back a long way!How she does not always trust her feelings about her new book.How a small indie publisher took her book, and how she crowdfunded the publicity!Her connection to Trinidad, and its problem with femicide.Her current activism.The "Hey!" Festival she co-created and what it is.Her ongoing journey into Tantra and why she did it.www.moniqueroffey.comInsta: @moniqueroffey Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/