A Cuppa Love
After the success of her podcast ‘A Cuppa Happy’ Joss Stone decided it’s time to sauce things up a bit with new series ‘A Cuppa Love’, inviting soul sensation Lemar Obika as her co-host to inject a much needed male perspective. Each show the two will take questions from the public to guide their subject matter and feature a guest worthy of laying opinion on such things; relationship councillors, therapists and more!
Episodes
May 3, 2025 • 53 mins
This week we had a Cuppa Love with relationship coach Kim Polinder.
We discuss how the body responds to trauma and how to manage those feelings, how to combat addiction, the art of arguing and most importantly, that Kim doesn't think that Men are Dogs.
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April 25, 2025 • 59 mins
On this weeks episode we have the one and only Wendy, Mama Stone, my Mum <3
As the person who equipped me with alllll of my knowledge on love who better to have as a guest on our pod!
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April 18, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode, we cozied up with Manchester’s very own marriage coach, Adaeze Chiwoko — and let’s just say, things got steamy.
She took us on a sultry journey through the art of keeping the spark alive in long-term relationships, which Lemar thoroughly enjoyed (possibly a little too much… someone get this man a fan).
As always, we covered everything from romance to real talk — and had a blast doing it. Tune in for some laughs, ...
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April 10, 2025 • 68 mins
This week on A Cuppa Love, we’re joined by the wonderfully honest, empathetic and funny Jeff Gunther — licensed therapist, author of Big Dating Energy, and host of the podcast Problem Solved.
Jeff believes even the most mundane tasks — like cleaning the loo or taking the bins out — can be sexy. Seriously. For those of us deep into long-term love, there's still hope for passion (even if your partner leaves socks everywhere).
We ch...
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April 3, 2025 • 68 mins
Welcome to the electrifying world of Sven Erlandson where transformation knows no bounds.
In this episode we cover so many topics including the benefits of journaling, whether males experience sex differently to females and effecting change by looking internally.
Dive into Sven's groundbreaking wisdom in his recent masterpiece ‘There’s a Hole in My Love Cup: The Baddass Counseling Method for Healing the Soul and Unleashing Greatn...
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April 2, 2025 • 2 mins
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October 10, 2022 • 35 mins
Today, I'm speaking to my dad, Richard Stoker.
Sweetheart? Yes.
Savage? Definitely!
While I was growing up, he was the yin to my mum's yang and a huge influence in shaping how I think about happiness. Dad has always had strong views on how we should live, make decisions, and think about problems. It's different to most people, but it's got him a long way... And he's a pretty happy guy.
We speak about some of the lodgers we had wh...
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September 30, 2022 • 53 mins
Donna Ashworth’s poems have empowered and comforted thousands during the pandemic. As a Sunday Times Bestselling author, Donna uses her inspiring writing to shed light on complex issues and topics such as womanhood, body image, ageing, grief, self-love, parenting and marriage.
In this profound conversation with Joss, the two discuss Donna’s career, the importance of making friends with women with self-love, how the unconscious me...
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September 23, 2022 • 40 mins
Uri Geller has a lifetime of expertise in psychokinesis and telepathy. Famous for his mind blowing performances of spoon bending, Uri has had a very long spanning and rich career as a world-renowned illusionist and magician.
In this entertaining conversation with Joss, Uri shares stories about riding a train with Micheal Jackson to Exeter, how he was subject to experiments by the MI5 and the CIA, or how he’s seen the ghost of a dog...
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September 16, 2022 • 48 mins
Professor, writer, illusionist and public speaker Richard Wiseman, is one of the key figures in Britain promoting experimental psychology. From publishing successful books on luck, deception, self-development, illusion and sleep, to finding creative ways for audiences to interact with the discipline, such as no-performer shows and immersive theatre experiences, Richard’s work is both innovative and fascinating.
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September 9, 2022 • 57 mins
Relationship therapist and television host Laura Berman has spent a lifetime giving advice and writing on relationships, sex and love. During the pandemic, a personal tragedy made Laura and her family cope with what seemed like an impossible time to live through.
On her second appearance on A Cuppa Happy, Laura shares her reflections on grief, healing and how to vent emotions and begin moving from grief to grace.
Laura’s latest boo...
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September 2, 2022 • 49 mins
In the space of just six years, comedian and vlogger Arron Crascall went from being a family man working as a bookmaker in Dover, to an internet comedy phenomenon creating a plethora of funny videos, sketches and clips of pranks in public spaces.
In this entertaining conversation with Joss, Arron tells us about his incredible career journey, being a parent in a haunted house, how to lose inhibition as a comedian, his passion for a...
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Gretchen Rubin - “How do I get people - including myself - to do what I want?” What’s your tendency?
August 26, 2022 • 46 mins
Multi-award winning author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin has spent her career delving into the weird and wonderful world of human nature, habits and happiness. During this conversation, the two discuss Gretchen’s famous ‘Four Tendencies’ framework, and try to understand how we can find our own individual methods to become happier, healthier and more productive. As when we know ourselves and what works for us, we can change our habit...
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Comedian, actress and co-host of the highly acclaimed podcast “Guys We F****d”, Krystyna Hutchinsen uses her quick-witted and clever humour to make poignant comedy about feminism, slut-shaming, abuse and other important cultural topics. During this relaxed and casual conversation, the two discuss the importance of supporting friends in abusive relationships, cancel culture in comedy, open relationships, and how to end relationships...
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August 12, 2022 • 48 mins
Pioneering neuroscientist, psychologist and teacher Ethan Kross has spent many years researching how to understand and control our conscious mind. In this enlightening conversation with Joss, Ethan shares how techniques such as speaking to yourself in the third person or mental time travel can help us cope with the anxiety caused by our inner voices.
The two of them also discuss the importance of updating school curriculums so ch...
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As a qualified hypnobirthing practitioner, Siobhan Miller is on a mission to ensure women go into labour with a positive mindset and confidence in their choices. Through her Positive Birth Company, she teaches women and their partners that a positive birth does not have to be a perfect birth, and aims to dispel the myths around childbirth that lead so many to associate it with fear and pain.
In this episode, she recalls how she w...
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the longest running studies of adult life the world has ever seen. In this episode, the study’s director, Professor Robert Waldinger, explains to Joss how it has enabled researchers to track the lives of 724 men - including one former President - since 1938. After sharing some of the study’s findings, Robert explains how he came to be a Zen priest, and just what this entails. Learn m...
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July 22, 2022 • 46 mins
Matthew McConaughey is a household name, best known for his captivating portrayals on the silver screen, but here we find out that there is so much more to him than his award winning performances and smooth charm.
A born storyteller, he reveals a deep love for poetry, writing and spirituality. Digging a little deeper he reflects on a passionate (albeit dysfunctional) love story within his family, whilst we ponder what it is inside ...
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July 21, 2022 • 2 mins
Joss Stone is back with a new season of A Cuppa Happy, the podcast where she speaks to fascinating people about finding happiness. This season she'll speak to a professor running the longest study into happiness, movie stars, comedians, and a whole host of happiness experts as she tries to tie down this elusive emotion.
Some of the guests this season include Matthew McConaughey, Krystyna Hutchinson and Gretchen Rubin and so many mo...
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February 8, 2021 • 44 mins
Author of The Psychobiotic Revolution Scott C. Anderson, joins Joss to chat all things gut microbiome. In an episode jam packed with mind blowing insights, you’ll find how the gut brain axis could be affecting many aspects of your life - from who you choose as a romantic partner, to whether you choose to succumb to that junk food craving.
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