Sir Lenny Henry: Truth telling, support networks, and bad handwriting

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“Why are we always rushing?” Slowing down by writing by hand and lying in

There’s probably a bit too much pressure on reaching a definitive state of happiness isn’t there? It’s not realistic gang! So Fearne’s dropping into your feed every week for some candid chat about what’s making her feel great, and what’s making her feel completely rubbish ...and ...  Show more

Break free from people pleasing, with Keisha Buchanan, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Jade Scott

Have you ever changed yourself to fit in with other people? Or dulled your character so they don’t think you’re ‘too much’? Do you compare yourself a lot or sacrifice your own needs so not to cause a fuss?Fearne has done all these things and more over the years in a bid to be mor ...  Show more

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