Yours Sincerely with Jess Phillips

“Sometimes as a trans person... you feel like you’re too much”.In this new episode, writer and journalist Freddy McConnell speaks to Jess Phillips about his life as a queer, transgender man and about the letters he would write to his Nanny Ann, his teenage friend who understood him and author Hanya Yanagihara.Plus, Freddy and Jess talk about his late diagnosis of ADHD, their own anxieties and helping older generations understand their changing world. Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.

Happy Pride month!In this letterbox episode, Jess and Happy Valley creator and TV writer Sally Wainwright celebrate Anne Lister, an 18th century lesbian diarist.Sally tells Jess why she is such an inspiration to her life and what she would like to say to Anne.Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.

“Tell your friends you love them because... you just never know what's around the corner”.In this new episode, CBeebies and CBBC presenter, singer and performer Evie Pickerill talks to Jess Phillips about losing one of her best friends Emily and the letter she would write to her if given another chance.Plus, Jess and Evie share their love for the West Midlands, mom’s who bring you back down to earth and wonderful teachers.Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.

"I feel so angry I was allowed to be treated like that".In this letterbox episode, writer, illustrator and comedian Jessie Cave chats to Jess Phillips about her traumatic industry experiences in the early stages of her acting career and tells her what it was like to have "hope stamped out" of her at the innocent age of 20.They talk about the importance of inclusivity, respect and their hopes for the future.Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.

What would you do for your kid?In this new episode, broadcaster, journalist and author Louise Minchin chats to Jess about running the London Marathon with her daughter Mia and how helping her got her through the spectacular race.Plus, Jess and Louise chat mental resilience, marrying your teenage crush, and about the letters she would write to her friend Nicola Jackson who died when they were both teenagers, and to journalist Neil Dunwoodie who mentored Louise in the early stages of her journalism career.Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.

Talking about losing a loved one is a difficult conversation, but one we will all experience in our life time.In this letterbox episode, comedian Cariad Lloyd and Jess talk about death as a concept, the complex emotions that come with grief and how to process them.Trigger Warning: This discussion contains discussions about cancer and losing people to terminal illnesses.Follow the podcast at @jessphillipspod to keep up with the latest episodes and share your letters of gratitude using the hashtag: #JessPhillipsPod.