Hello and welcome to Happy Place. Lovely to have you here. This is the show where we step into the

lives of others for just a few minutes in order to really see things a little differently. I'm Fern

Cotton and today we meet the comedian who became a psychotherapist. It is of course the remarkable

Ruby Wax. Okay, every part of your body is fighting you.

It's going, come on, you idiot.

What are you focusing on this for?

But gradually, like pain doesn't stay in the same place.

It moves around.

If you've ever wondered how all of this mindfulness works,

the science behind it all, this is the episode for you.

This episode is sponsored by Etsy, where you can discover original items from small shops.

You know what one of my favourite things to do is?

Supporting small businesses by having a little nose around their shops.

I am obsessed with finding clothes and accessories and homewares that are truly unique.

And also feel like they have a bit of a story to them as well.

So that's why Etsy is one of my favourite cosy little corners of the internet.

If you're shopping for your home or for a housewarming gift,

Etsy has real people behind the shops that sell everything from handmade ceramics to custom glassware.

And then if you're on the lookout for your next iconic outfit or accessory,

there's loads of really gorgeous handmade jewellery.

And oh my God, I've also seen some really cool handcrafted, quilted jackets.

So if you're looking for a gorgeous present or just a little treat for yourself,

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