Simon Neil
Happy Place26 Okt 2020

Simon Neil

Biffy Clyro's frontman Simon Neil has always written moments from his life into his songs - and, as he tells Fearne, it's something that he has had mixed feelings about.

In this wide-ranging talk, they discuss standing still after years on the road, opening up about mental health in young men, meditation and the joy of expressing yourself through art.

Content warning: suicide

In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.

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Feel the fear and make the change: Live from Tatton Festival

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Will Poulter on OCD and intrusive thoughts: “It’s never easy but it gets easier!”

Will Poulter on OCD and intrusive thoughts: “It’s never easy but it gets easier!”

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Louise Redknapp: “I don’t feel good enough” Coping with loneliness and low self-esteem

Louise Redknapp: “I don’t feel good enough” Coping with loneliness and low self-esteem

Is it a compliment to be called ‘nice’? Singer Louise Redknapp isn’t so sure. She’s always been the good girl, but she’s ready to embrace – and express – different facets of her character now. In this...

17 Mar 202551min

Julian Clary on easing anxiety: “I just forgot to have a panic attack!”

Julian Clary on easing anxiety: “I just forgot to have a panic attack!”

Can laughter ease anxiety? Comedian Julian Clary certainly thinks so. After living through some incredibly dark events and anxious times, he’s decided to choose to laugh and think positive thoughts. I...

10 Mar 202553min

Book Club Meets: The mess of motherhood, with Holly Bourne

Book Club Meets: The mess of motherhood, with Holly Bourne

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7 Mar 202535min

The Dynamo mask protected me: Steven Frayne copes with Crohn’s and feeling unworthy

The Dynamo mask protected me: Steven Frayne copes with Crohn’s and feeling unworthy

Dynamo brought epic magic into a lot of people’s lives, but now Steven Frayne is taking off the mask and choosing to notice the moments of magic he’s experienced around him. In particular, that’s the ...

3 Mar 202555min

Afua Hirsch: “Nobody gets to police our bodies!” How to reject beauty trends

Afua Hirsch: “Nobody gets to police our bodies!” How to reject beauty trends

Do you get rid of your body hair? Do you hate your periods? Are you debating a nose job? Why? Writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch has been tracing how we’ve become so loathing of our bodies. In this ch...

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Chiwetel Ejiofor: Trauma and success can coexist! Re-learning what being strong means

Chiwetel Ejiofor: Trauma and success can coexist! Re-learning what being strong means

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