Denise Van Outen On Keeping Busy To Distract Herself From Pain | Fearne Cotton's Happy Place

[@fearnecotton]

Do you find yourself trying to find a distraction when going through something difficult? 💛

[@amayah4391]

I’m trying to use distraction less, especially for my anxiety and panic attacks. It provides short term relief but you really have to go through the motions to really move on from something. Everything I tried to suppress would always come out sometime somewhere and often when things were going well! X

[@gthbtn]

I fell onto these podcasts trying to find a review for Will Young's book and this is the second one I have watched straight through in three days. I guess you could say these are my distraction at the moment and so much better than some of the more destructive distractions I have had in the past and they offer me hope, so thank you. I didn't expect to relate to Denise but we have both had similar ways of dealing with things and after decades of needing therapy and being diagnosed as having an urgent need in both 2009 and 2013 think it's the way to go...

[@sarahmccall6226]

Fab interview. Just a wee note on microphone and camera position, Den's mike blocks the view of her mouth which makes it difficult for people with hearing impairment and lip read. 💋

[@darnitthelma4247]

you can select subtitles at the top right?

[@RebeccaPartner-lk2le]

Took the words out my mouth. Super annoying

[@ladyt3579]

​@@darnitthelma4247Still annoying even if you're not sight impaired!!

[@693810]

Thank you for this lovely chat and discussion. I'm currently going through family heartbreak and felt less alone hearing this. The physical pain I've been experiencing has floored me, it's relentless.

[@josimpson7999]

Great interview! Just wish Denise’s microphone wasn’t obscuring her face quite so much.

[@ChrisSalt-cw1jn]

As a single guy at 43 working abroad 67% of the year I relate totally on all the aspects of life covered by your fantastic podcast. Thank you especially right now for delivering such a relevant educational but enjoyable chat which I can see gives perhaps support to all around to those who might not necessarily through one thing or another are unable to have these type of conversations with friends /family or anyone. Great job and am pleased for you Ferne finding a real niche in the market and a platform of which is healthy for you to express your personality and establish career stability without direction from a tv influence. 👍😊

[@heyjude69]

A thought provoking interview - thank you - I wanted to move the microphone off Denise's face though to be honest x

[@juliusadkinsx]

Learning of Bertrand Russell he buried himself in studies. A quote from John Dewey was “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.”

[@jeanettefrier1904]

Aww, lovely podcast. ❤

[@Irishgui83]

Denise reminds me so much of Mel B in her mannerisms and personlity. Always liked her since her Big Breakfast days.

[@GavinEvansDiver]

I can totally relate to this podcast very open and Honest... Always been a fan of Denise

[@juliewillis2988]

Great interview, love you girls❤ it was like having a coffee and a chat with you both, sending love and healing vibes😊🙏

[@juliejackson6638]

Fantastic interview! Always loved you both as you’re so natural. All the best for the future dating Denise - just make sure they have a job ❤

[@richardlynch6927]

I think keeping ourselves busy to distract us from our pain , doesn’t heal the pain . It’s like a form of medication and as we know medication doesn’t always help with emotional pain and eventually have to face it and if we don’t face it we end up either suffering further with depression,anxiety then heading to the doctors for medicinal treatment.

[@pippaDlightful]

Definitely a trauma response.

[@lisaa6099]

I loved Denise in Tell me on a Sunday. The musical. Bless

[@jennyvandyk6405]

Fab interview, your'e so compelling as an interviewer. Small request - please can you hold up guest's books so we can see the cover and title clearly. 😊

[@VeganAJohnH]

I use to. Now nothing is to difficult to distract me from my purpose.

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

Great discussion - where did you get that gorgeous green top?

[@bingowings113]

Have to say Ferne, not everyone can afford private THERAPY...and believe me waiting on the NHS takes months and months..

[@MiaCatAdventures]

Completely off topic but Fearne - where did you get your top? It’s so pretty.

[@bingowings113]

Shame the mic covered Denise's lovely face. Great chat though. X

[@toomylight2311]

You should always show your children vulnerability, otherwise they will think they should never show it .

[@JacquelineJack2024]

Give it up bout mic ‘ great interview fern .😜🇬🇧jh

[@rumdo5617]

It’s a shame the microphone hides her face a bit

[@ZenaWest-h8o]

Distract yourself from pain is not the answer..the pain is still there sort the pain don't need distraction...

[@olivegrovesandgrapevinessp7293]

Heck Denise … your love life and upbringing seem to follow a similar track to mine … even up to now looking for a man with a job! 🤣

[@stevenmorris495]

Hello fern

[@annemcgarry8569]

Louise Hay

[@bingowings113]

Hang on...was this interview 4 months ago...like Oct 22...because lve read denise has a new chap called Jimmy a propertydeveloper....I'm confused...

[@findingmybliss5713]

shouldn't always believe what you read and hear or see. I always take it with a pinch of salt. There's no need to take it seriously 😊

[@davesheffield3620]

Microphone blocking face is very unprofessional

[@silversteel6312]

Said the beautiful millionaire with a stunning body…….

[@md-ps2hx]

No mention about her first famous popstar boyfriend ... Gary Glitter ...

[@nigelbenn4642]

Always pass the time with some plastic surgery..................... oh no wait we can't afford that can we?

[@alexcampbell3032]

Pathetic from Fern, no response about the mic placement. Beyond disgrace.

[@glennpryce7281]

Denise Outen ( Her real name ) can’t seem to keep a man 🤔

[@bingowings113]

What a ridiculous shallow comment, from a typically shallow man??

[@darnitthelma4247]

A man can’t keep her

[@olivegrovesandgrapevinessp7293]

Or maybe the men can’t keep her! She has been set high standards by her parents and I’m sure doesn’t tolerate certain behaviours.