Glittering a Turd
Best selling author, CoppaFeel! cancer charity founder, and now podcaster, Kris knows how to roll the turds life gives you in glitter. Each week Kris will be joined by a very special guest to learn about their turds, how they came to be and what impact they had, and at the end of the day, how they found the glitter in spite of the turd. Expect names you know, some you don't, and Kris will also be sharing your own stories. If you want to share the story of how you've glittered your turd, send a voice note or WhatsApp to the Turd Hotline >>> +44 (0)776 923 7544 'Follow' so you always have the latest episode of Glittering A Turd! Find out how you can become a fully fledged member of the Turd Glitterati on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/howtoglitteraturd
Episodes
February 14, 2023 • 60 mins
Fans of Love Island might recognise Laura from season 4 of the show, but others will likely know her from her incredible sporting career as a pro surfer and model. She’d been making waves in the sporting world from her early teens, clinching the title of UK Champion at just 14 years old before deciding to retire at 21.
In this episode, Laura opens up to Kris about the highs and lows she experienced while living out h...
In this episode, Laura opens up to Kris about the highs and lows she experienced while living out h...
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February 7, 2023 • 47 mins
Gareth Howells is the man behind the equally hilarious and nostalgic Instagram sensation, Hunsnet and author of The Hundamental Guide To Life: Learn to Live Love and Laugh Like a True Hun. If your first question is - what is a hun, Kris? You’ll find all the answers you need in this episode.
Gareth fills his days creating social media content, rubbing shoulders with celebs, curating live events, and trawling through t...
Gareth fills his days creating social media content, rubbing shoulders with celebs, curating live events, and trawling through t...
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January 31, 2023 • 48 mins
Comedian Darren Harriott has come a long way since he was car sharing his way around the UK as a teenager looking to forge a career in stand up comedy. Most recently you’ll find him slicing his way across the ice on the latest season of Dancing on Ice, on numerous panel shows and comedy stages after being nominated for the Best Newcomer Award and Best Show Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and 2019.
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January 17, 2023 • 50 mins
The beaming and infectious Gaby Roslin has been a much loved stable on our TVs and Radios for over 30 years whether it was hosting the Big Breakfast, Children In Need or on various radio shows or more recently on her own podcast.
Gaby is steadfast in remaining 33 (you’ll hear why) but also where her sunny disposition comes from, and how it pulled her through her turd and is something she has imbued into her own child...
Gaby is steadfast in remaining 33 (you’ll hear why) but also where her sunny disposition comes from, and how it pulled her through her turd and is something she has imbued into her own child...
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January 10, 2023 • 51 mins
Presenter, author, campaigner, Natasha Devon tours schools, universities and a whole host of events across the globe delivering her insights on mental health, body image, gender and equality. You can hear Natasha on LBC for a weekly show on Sundays from 7pm as well as reading regular pieces for the likes of Grazia, The Guardian and more. With her background in mental health Natasha has written a number of books as well as rele...
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January 3, 2023 • 42 mins
Thanks for choosing to listen to part 2 of Glittering a Turd with Fearne Cotton.
In this episode Fearne and Kris get further into long standing anxiety, how despite all the work you can do on yourself some old thoughts will always creep up and how to be kind to yourself. Fearne also lets us know how important Happy Place is to her and how important her work is with Kris on FestiFeel.
If you want to share the ...
In this episode Fearne and Kris get further into long standing anxiety, how despite all the work you can do on yourself some old thoughts will always creep up and how to be kind to yourself. Fearne also lets us know how important Happy Place is to her and how important her work is with Kris on FestiFeel.
If you want to share the ...
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December 20, 2022 • 46 mins
Beginning her TV career at just 15, Fearne Cotton has been no stranger to experiences many of us can dream of but also those that can be the stuff of nightmares. Whilst outwardly a happy, carefree person the press spotlight, social media comments and more all fed into her anxiety.
In this special two part episode of Glittering A Turd Fearne fully opens up to Kris on her constant evolution and love of their friendship...
In this special two part episode of Glittering A Turd Fearne fully opens up to Kris on her constant evolution and love of their friendship...
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December 13, 2022 • 49 mins
From taking photographs and traveling the world with the likes of Oasis and Miriah Carey to showing war at its worst as photojournalist, Giles Duley has seen more than many of us but after stepping on an explosive device, an IED, during a visit to Afghanistan in 2011 he has experienced more than most of us too.
The explosion left Giles a triple amputee, losing both his legs and an arm yet he returned to Afghanista in ...
The explosion left Giles a triple amputee, losing both his legs and an arm yet he returned to Afghanista in ...
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December 6, 2022 • 52 mins
Our first transatlantic episode of Glittering A Turd as Kris speaks to actor Miranda Mckeon.
Miranda is best known for being part of the Netflix show ‘Anne with an E’ and whilst her life may seem California sun kissed, Miranda was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 19 years old. Since then with an Instagram following of a million people, she took it as an opportunity to education and share her story via the account ...
Miranda is best known for being part of the Netflix show ‘Anne with an E’ and whilst her life may seem California sun kissed, Miranda was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 19 years old. Since then with an Instagram following of a million people, she took it as an opportunity to education and share her story via the account ...
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November 29, 2022 • 46 mins
Stand-up comedian, author of memoir 'Cheer the F**k Up' and writer of the semi-biographical drama Big Boys on Channel 4, Jack Rooke pours his very essence into all his creative projects.
Grief touched Jack in a big way at a formative stage of his life and in this episode of the podcast Kris asks him about the moment his Turd came to be and the ever lasting impact it has had.
Jack is a ambassador for CALM (Th...
Grief touched Jack in a big way at a formative stage of his life and in this episode of the podcast Kris asks him about the moment his Turd came to be and the ever lasting impact it has had.
Jack is a ambassador for CALM (Th...
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November 22, 2022 • 41 mins
Releasing her first EP in 2012 followed by her debut album in 2015 it seemed Rae Morris had the world at her feet and her dream career firmly underway. The music, the tours and all that came with it though, brought a sense of anxiety that in the music industry it can be snatched away in an instant… for Rae that time did come.
In this episode of the podcast Kris has Rae reflect on what truly made her happy, how knowing...
In this episode of the podcast Kris has Rae reflect on what truly made her happy, how knowing...
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November 15, 2022 • 48 mins
If you follow the high octane, high action, and the highly skilled sport of downhill mountain biking then you will know the name Tahnée Seagrave… if you don’t then it doesn’t matter, as this is an episode of the podcast you need to hear regardless.
Tahnée is a multiple World Cup winner, athlete for Red Bull and Fox Racing, but after a major crash she feared for her future in the sport. Injuries aren’t uncommon but T...
Tahnée is a multiple World Cup winner, athlete for Red Bull and Fox Racing, but after a major crash she feared for her future in the sport. Injuries aren’t uncommon but T...
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November 8, 2022 • 51 mins
From hosting the award winning podcast 'Grief Cast', to stand-up, acting and soon to be releasing her new book ‘You Are Not Alone’ Cariad knows about loss and grief. In this episode she and Kris go deep into why Cariad began 'Grief Cast', the threads and themes she has discovered through speaking to her guests, and how that in turn has shaped how she sees her own grief.
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November 1, 2022 • 48 mins
Around four weeks after giving birth to her son, Laura Dockrill found herself in a psychricatic ward on suicide watch. She had numerous delusions including that her husband wanted to steal their newborn away, her father-in-law had hypnotised her, and that she was herself a femme fetale. Laura was suffering from postpartum psychosis which affects one in a thousand new mothers.
Over time Laura began to get better, and ...
Over time Laura began to get better, and ...
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October 25, 2022 • 46 mins
National treasure, CoppaFeel! patron, all round person from the TV or radio you can see yourself talking a walk with, Dermot O’Leary knows he leads a fortunate life and is very grateful for it.
In this week’s podcast Dermot and Kris discuss what shaped him into the person we see on our screens, and why a work ethic is so important but so is empathy and taking time to appreciate all that life gives you and all those y...
In this week’s podcast Dermot and Kris discuss what shaped him into the person we see on our screens, and why a work ethic is so important but so is empathy and taking time to appreciate all that life gives you and all those y...
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October 18, 2022 • 43 mins
Badly burned in a caravan fire when she was just a baby, Annie Price was then taken into care and lived a life thinking that she knew the truth of the fateful fire that had scarred her. Only when making a documentary on her life did she discover what really happened, reconnect with the fireman who saved her and laid to rest some of the guilt she had carried.
The fire shaped Annie’s life but not in the way we may all i...
The fire shaped Annie’s life but not in the way we may all i...
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October 11, 2022 • 43 mins
When you think of David Gandy you may picture crystal blue waters, dark eyes, and some small white pants… a pretty bliss picture, right? Like everyone though, he too has had his share of ‘turds’ to deal with in his life.
On this episode of the podcast, Kris gets under the skin of David to find out what it’s like to work in an industry based on looks, how his time coming through is very different than it is to today wi...
On this episode of the podcast, Kris gets under the skin of David to find out what it’s like to work in an industry based on looks, how his time coming through is very different than it is to today wi...
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October 4, 2022 • 49 mins
Paralysed in a car crash at 18, Sophie Morgan has become one of the most prominent TV presenter’s in the UK with a disability, from fronting her own documentaries as well as being a regular contributor on the likes of Loose Women.
Apart from becoming a regular face on screen, she is a keen artist and also released her autobiography detailing her life before her accident and since, titled Driving Forwards.
So...
Apart from becoming a regular face on screen, she is a keen artist and also released her autobiography detailing her life before her accident and since, titled Driving Forwards.
So...
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September 27, 2022 • 49 mins
We are so happy to welcome onto the podcast, a woman who kept our spirits up during lockdown and is a glitterer across all her many talents... singer, songwriter, author, podcaster and kitchen disco queen… this week’s guest is Sophie Ellis Bextor.
In the podcast you’ll hear stories of how the glitter wasn’t always present, what the music industry can do to you and the when, where and why Sophie lifted all our spirits ...
In the podcast you’ll hear stories of how the glitter wasn’t always present, what the music industry can do to you and the when, where and why Sophie lifted all our spirits ...
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September 20, 2022 • 47 mins
Comedian Rosie Jones is someone who really does not let the turd they’ve been given hold them back in life. She’s toured the country, written amazing kids books, become a regular face on our TV screens, and can now tick off Glittering A Turd podcast guest.
She is an advocate for those with a disability and additional needs, as well as being an ally to other marginalised groups in society. Rosie is truly a force of nat...
She is an advocate for those with a disability and additional needs, as well as being an ally to other marginalised groups in society. Rosie is truly a force of nat...
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