The year everything changed; Love, loss and a dog called Dennis with Sophia Money Coutts S5 E8

Send us Fan MailA woman in love. A devastating break-up and heartbreak.And a dog that in his own naughty way kind of saved the day....Sophia Money-Coutts is a British journalist, columnist, and bestselling author known for her witty, modern takes on relationships, manners, and contemporary life. Born in 1985 into the historic Money-Coutts banking family, she was educated at the London School of Economics, where she studied History. She began her career in journalism, working for publications including the Evening Standard, Daily Mail, and Tatler, where she spent several years as Features Director, immersing herself in Britain’s high society.  She has since become a prominent columnist, writing regularly for The Daily Telegraph and contributing to a range of international outlets, as well as appearing on TV and radio. Alongside her journalism, Money-Coutts is a successful novelist, credited with helping revive the modern romantic comedy genre. Her books include The Plus One, What Happens Now?, The Wish List, Did You Miss Me?, Looking Out for Love, and The Right Place, as well as the memoir The Year of the Dog.  Her writing is known for its humour, sharp observation, and candid exploration of dating, friendship, and modern adulthood.With a distinctive voice that blends wit with self-aware charm, Sophia Money-Coutts has carved out a niche as both a social commentator and storyteller, bringing a light, irreverent touch to the realities of contemporary life.Key Points of the Episode:How she was abruptly left "holding the puppy" in a relationship.How she began to wonder what was wrong with her.Dennis (the dog) and his regular escapades.Why Dennis actually helped her at a critical time (in hindsight)The big romantic road trip (with Dennis)How she is a blend of conventional and unconventional.Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiamcoutts/And Substack: https://sophiamoneycoutts.substack.com/And for ger books Google "Amazon Sophia Money-Coutts"Key points of the episode:Her book "The Year of the Dog"The kind of dog she has and his personality.How she met Mike and fell in love - in the setting of Crystal Palace.Her work as a successful journalist and author.How she felt that parenthood and marriage would not happen to her.Why she realised that in hindsight (after therapy) the relationship would not have worked.How she is very happy now "bumbling around" with her dog.Some of the naughty behaviours that Parsons Terriers are know for..How she focusses on humour in her journalism.Check her out:www.instagram.com/sophiamcouttshttps://sophiamoneycoutts.substack.com 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/