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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 55 MIN

Joe Lycett: "Nerves and excitement are the same!" How to reframe anxiety

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Do you find yourself cringing at your younger self? Did you lose yourself in the early part of parenthood? Do you wonder if who you’re being is who you really are? It’s check, check, and check for comedian Joe Lycett.In this chat with Fearne, Joe reflects on how much of his stage persona has become who he actually is, why paternity leave triggered a lot of existential crises all at once, and how he’s come out the other side caring a lot less about what anyone thinks.Fearne and Joe also wonder if the art of losing your inhibitions is gone forever thanks to camera phones, and why playing around and making mistakes is so important as an adult.Plus, how have Ant and Dec accidentally changed how Joe behaves at hotels? And, why is it you can always trust that you'll find community at the pub? Joe loves the human chaos of it, so he’s opening his own, but only for one hour a week...The Lycett Arms airs live on Channel 4 on Friday nights at 10pm, starting Friday 4th September. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Alain De BottonAnt and DecPhilippa Perry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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