Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it feels like you'll never find a life partner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a birth plan dilemma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to start afresh in the new year when you're feeling lost and confused after a break-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on spending time with difficult family members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend doesn't feel like a friend any more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to help a sister who's going through a difficult time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you've had enough of your husband Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, The Pool's Zoe Beaty asks Viv how she can stop holding herself back when it comes to owning the room Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a new job has eroded your confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it seems impossible to meet people and make friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to when your new partner offers to pay for an expensive trip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when work is getting in the way of your relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on break-ups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv gives advice on how to cope brilliantly as a freelancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when everything seems hopeless and you’re worried your moaning is driving your partner away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a sibling thinks that feminism is "unnecessary"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when there's a mismatch in your sex life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a colleague who’s a parent seems to be taking advantage of flexible arrangements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you don't want to end an affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you feel lonely and empty all the time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you're in a happy relationship but find yourself fantasising about someone else Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your boyfriend's aversion to PDAs is putting you off him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friendship is changed by pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether your children should have contact with their unpredictable father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your partner isn't interested in physical affection or intimacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friends are only interested in their babies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend has let your friendship die out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you want to be there for your godson but his parents don't appreciate you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friend's pregnancy gives you conflicting feelings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate her 100th episode, Viv invited comedian, actress, writer and podcaster Cariad Lloyd to answer a listener's question with her, about a new boyfriend and his difficult daughter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you’re not completely on board with your friend’s hen party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you disagree with your partner's mother Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your brother is upsetting your mother Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your six year old is completely obsessed with hair and make-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast: what happens when you want marriage and babies but the love of your life doesn’t? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast: Viv discusses what to do when life gets too much and you just feel completely overwhelmed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend lets you down and you don’t know where to turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your friends pick sides after a break-up — and it’s not your side Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a new boyfriend who's still struggling to break up with an ex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses younger siblings with questions about sex, how to talk to an old friend with cancer, downgrading a friend with benefits to 'just friends', and taking the leap to live abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate three years of The Pool and Dear Viv, our resident agony aunt Viv Groskop takes a look back at some of the classic questions she's received over the years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Viv discusses being gay in a very catholic family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a teenager who won't do his homework, how to leave behind a childhood home, and a mother who just wants to be left alone on Mother's Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether a daughter should get involved in her father's office flirtation – and whether she should even know about it in the first place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast Viv discusses a rejection invitation to move in, how to introduce a tattooed boyfriend to conservative parents, how to support a sister with mental health issues, and whether or not to get involved in a family fallout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a teacher in a dilemma, getting over an ex boyfriend, and what to say when you don't want children at your wedding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether to reconnect with an estranged family member Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this holiday special, Viv discusses whether or not to invite a difficult brother to a family meal, coping with in-laws without using alcohol, dealing with a sibling fallout and how to eliminate New Year resolution guilt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Christmas special, Viv discusses dealing with the pressure of hosting, a first Christmas after losing parents, telling a child that Santa won't bring an expensive gift, and a Christmas pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.