Bryony Gordon's Mad World

Intimate conversations about getting unwell - and getting better - with Bryony Gordon. From household names to ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Because mental health deserves to be talked about. Bryony Gordon's Mad World is a podcast hosted by Bryony Gordon dedicated to exploring the depths of mental health, focusing on openness, vulnerability, and personal journeys. With a unique blend of candid conversations and interviews with celebrities, public figures, and experts, the podcast sheds light on the often stigmatized topic of mental health. In each episode, Bryony Gordon tackles various subjects, including addiction, stress, depression, and self-esteem. By delving into these issues, Bryony offers a safe space for guests to share their personal experiences, providing listeners with relatable stories that inspire empathy and understanding. The podcast addresses a wide array of mental health challenges, from breakdowns to addictions and even thoughts

Bryony Gordon's Mad World is a health podcast hosted by The Telegraph, with 62 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Telegraph hosts Bryony Gordon's Mad World, a health show with 62 episodes published.

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  Why women should never say I love you first: The Barbara Cartland Special

  Sep 9, 202649 min

  Welcome to a very special, pink-hued episode of The Poshcast ! This week, Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson are running wild in Hertfordshire. They've parked their bottoms on the hallowed velvet sofa of Camfield Place—home of the undisputed queen of romantic fiction, Dame Barbara Cartland. To help us unpack the intriguing, outrageous, and thoroughly exhausting paradox that is Dame Barbara, Cleo and Sophia are joined by writer Matthew Sweet, author of a new biography, The Great Dictator . Together, they dive nose-first into her eccentricities: why did she use Meltonian shoe cream instead of mascara? How did she rack up 49 proposals? And was she really as much of a prude about sex as she may have seemed?  From travelling across America with a stuffed Pekingese under her arm to her legendary, claws-out television showdown with Jackie Collins, no pink feather is left unturned. And because we're obsessed with what 'the done thing' is, Sophia and Cleo leaf through Dame Barbara's vintage etiquette tips to see if they hold up in the 21st century. Get ready for some serious home truths on interior decorating, dietary fusspots, and praising your husband’s lovemaking…  So hold on to your hats for a riotously funny look at the 20th century's most magnificent romantic force, the Great Dictator herself, Dame Barbara Cartland.  Email us: theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk Instagram: @theposhcast The Great Dictator by Matthew Sweet is out now. To order your copy for £19.99, call 0330 173 0523 or visit Telegraph Books. Read: ‘ Women should be like pretty chocolate boxes’: The bizarre world of Barbara Cartland Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Should women ever say I love you first? The Barbara Cartland Special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Back to (Boarding) School

  Sep 2, 202642 min

  September has arrived, which means one thing for a niche cohort of the British population: it’s back to boarding school. As Prince George heads off to Eton, Sophia and Cleo dissect the bizarre world of public school education—from trunks and tuck to the ‘pash’ system and polo pitches. Plus, they discuss the eye-watering fees in 2026 and how some parents have resorted to bartering to get their little angels in the top schools. Finally, they answer the eternal question: in an age of texts and emails, is the handwritten thank you letter finally dead? Spoiler: Sophia still has them rattling around her handbag. Forget civilisation burning—we’re here to debate whether you should be writing thank you notes in the back of a limo. Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Back to (Boarding) School Is the Thank You letter dead? Chapters: 00:00 ‘At the weekend’ vs ‘On the weekend’ 05:00 Making adult friends 07:00 Sophia’s South Devon pilgrimage 10:00 Back to school 14:00 Public vs. Private: Why is it called ‘Public School’? 15:00 Boarding school memories & the ‘pash’ system 23:00 Modern boarding schools: Cushy living & pastoral care 35:30 Manners Mail: Are thank you letters dead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Enough is enough! Why playing music out loud in public is the new social taboo

  Aug 26, 202632 min

  It's not just tiaras and tafetta here - this week The Poshcast gets political. This week Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo Watson dive into the increasingly barbaric noise levels in our public spaces. From people watching films loudly on the train to the “pestilential” behaviour of playing music without headphones, Sophia and Cleo celebrate a recent crackdown on this anti-social trend and share their tips for maintaining a little sanity in a noisy world. And, fingers on the pulse as ever, the pair discuss Liechtenstein’s decision to bin off male primogeniture and what this means for the British aristocracy (and why we’re still stuck in the Henry VIII era). Plus, the duo tackles another thorny listener dilemma: how on earth do you get dinner party guests to leave when they’ve clearly overstayed their welcome? From “loading the dishwasher” tactics to the ultimate “hostile environment” strategy, Cleo and Soph provide you with a sure-fire guide to this etiquette conundrum. Don't say we don't treat you.  Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk Read: Wetherspoons bans customers from using phones on loudspeaker: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/08/18/wetherspoon-bans-customers-from-using-phones-on-loudspeaker/ Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  The Poshcast Q&A special: When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas

  Aug 19, 202644 min

  Forget politics, war, and the crushing weight of modern existence—we’re here to tackle the questions that really matter. This week, we’ve raided the mailbag to answer the dilemmas keeping you up at night. In this episode, Sophia and Cleo navigate the perilous social etiquette of sunbathing in Sardinia, debate the tackiness of digital jewellery, and finally settle the age-old question: at what point is it “gross” to still call your parents Mummy and Daddy? Plus, Cleo and Sophia delve into culture by discussing a new mockumentary about an eccentric Lady, and decrying the insufferable bore that is the television snob. Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk Read: Is it ever appropriate to sunbathe topless with your father? - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/should-daughter-ever-sunbathe-topless-with-father/ Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Important Port Protocol Update 05:15 - Culture Corner: Reviewing the new film ‘Lady’ 09:20 - Cleo’s Mirror Disaster & A Scottish Holiday Update 14:15 - Are Owls the New Peacocks? 18:15 - Mommy & Daddy: When to draw the line? 22:15 - Is 'The Traitors' posh TV? 25:15 - Topless Sunbathing: Benidorm or European Chic? 29:15 - The Great Nail Debate: Garish or Neat? 33:15 - Are the Posh fleeing Instagram? 36:15 - The Wedding Ring Dilemma 39:15 - Rafe vs. Ralph: The Ultimate Pronunciation Guide Highlights: The Poshcast Q&A special When is too old to say ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’? And other dilemmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Why posh people think Scotland is the best place to be in summer

  Aug 12, 202642 min

  August is upon us, and you know what that means: the annual migration of the upper classes to the Highlands. This week on The Poshcast, Sophia and Cleo are dusting off their tweed, ignoring the blood-sucking midges, and asking why posh people are all so obsessed with heading north to shoot things. As Cleo is loch-bound in August for the first-time, Sophia gives her top tips to decoding the Scottish summer getaway. Why does your suitcase need to contain both a tiara and a bottle of high-strength DEET? And is it possible to navigate a lodge where the bathwater is brown but the black tie is mandatory? Plus, we tackle another burning listener dilemma: is it actually possible to organise a ‘tasteful’ hen do? From the trauma of organised fun to the dreaded conversation about budgets,, we share our survival guide to the tackier side of pre-wedding celebrations. So do please, hold on to your tam o’shanters and cry freedom for the next episode of The Poshcast. Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Why posh people think Scotland is the best place to be in summer Is it actually possible to organise a ‘tasteful’ hen do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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