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Love Lives

Love comes in many shapes and forms and in this podcast from The Independent, we'll be speaking to guests about the loves of their lives.


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  • 17. Otegha Uwagba on how Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk

    35:13
    This week, we’re joined by Sunday Times bestselling author Otegha Uwagba to discuss how she left the systemic racism and misogyny of the corporate world to pursue a career in writing.We discuss everything from the paralysis of writer’s block, to how doom-scrolling on social media impacts body image.We also discuss all things fashion, the problem with Saltburn, and if 17 minutes is an appropriate length for a voicenote.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.

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  • 16. Tom Walker: ‘Songwriting is my therapy’

    36:50
    BRIT Award winning singer-songwriter Tom Walker joins us to discuss his second album, I Am.Tom opens up about one of the singles on the album, ‘Lifeline’, about the unexpected death of a friend, and how writing the song allowed him to process his grief.“It’s one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written, but also the most difficult song to listen to. It’s certainly one of the realest things I’ve ever put down on paper, and you can feel that when you listen to it.”Catch Love Lives on Independent TV, YouTube, and all major social and podcast platforms.
  • 15. Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to start taking blackout sex seriously’

    37:41
    This week on Love Lives, we’re joined by author Ela Lee to discuss her hotly anticipated novel, Jaded, which tells the story of a young lawyer who wakes up the morning after a work event with no memory of how she got home.We chat with Ela about the confronting aftermath of “blackout sex”, the grey area of consent, and why we need to debunk the ‘nice guy’ myth to tackle rape culture.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.
  • 14. Journalist Bryony Gordon: ‘If men went through menopause, we’d never hear the end of it’

    43:16
    Love Lives is back, and we’re kicking off the brand new season with journalist and author Bryony Gordon.We talk to Bryony about her new book, Mad Woman, the hotly anticipated follow-up to her bestseller, Mad Girl. The book explores everything from perimenopause and the ongoing battle to prioritise women’s health, to addiction, binge eating, and mental health.We also discuss Bryony's struggles with drugs and alcohol, cross-addicting to food, and some of the myths around OCD.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.
  • 13. Female rage, Tom Cruise, and pickles: Best moments from Love Lives in 2023

    18:59
    It’s been an incredible first year for Love Lives. After relaunching at the start of the year, we’ve been lucky to speak with a host of guests, including Hollywood actors, award-winning musicians, and bestselling authors.From female rage, healthcare injustice and violence against women, to queer representation, stunt work in film and a lifelong love of pickles, our guests have had some incredible stories to tell.A huge thank you to our wonderful guests and everyone who watched and listened this year – exciting things to come in 2024!Check out Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube.
  • 12. Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan: ‘I need to live like an athlete so I can perform’

    33:36
    This week on Love Lives, we’re delighted to be joined by Brit award-nominated artist Tom Grennan to discuss his latest album, What Ifs & Maybes, and navigating life in the public eye.The Little Bit of Love singer talks to Independent TV’s Olivia Petter about how ditching destructive vices allowed him to focus on music, and how his love of family, football, and furry friends helps keep him grounded following his dizzying rise to fame.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.
  • 11. Writer Emma Forrest: ‘Trump’s election made me want to be celibate’

    44:28
    Our guest this week is film director, screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest.Emma joins us to discuss her second memoir, Busy Being Free, which follows the breakdown of her marriage, her move from the glitz and glamour of LA to a tiny flat in north London, and her commitment to a period of celibacy (at least partially inspired by the election of Donald Trump).We chat about what it means to start again, life outside of marriage and the male gaze, and the “existential crisis” faced by a generation who grew up in the age of internet porn.Catch Love Lives on Independent TV and YouTube, as well as all major social and podcast platforms.