Singer-songwriter Jack Garratt is no stranger to accolades. In 2016, he won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Brits, and, objectively, his debut album, Phase, was a huge success. But, contending with consuming self-doubt, Jack didn’t see it that way

A regular face on our TV screens, Dr Rangan Chatterjee knows better than most what good health looks like. Here, we talk about the importance of making connections, and his revolutionary new book: Feel Better in 5

Frankie Bridge was first thrust into the spotlight as a member of S Club Juniors, before going on to join the hugely successful girl group, The Saturdays. But behind the scenes, things weren’t easy – and for a short time in 2012, she found herself an inpatient at a mental health hospital. For Frankie, this was an opportunity to speak about the realities of mental health, and she hasn’t looked back since. Here, we catch up about her new part-autobiography, part-self-help book OPEN, and what it means to be a ‘work in progress’...

What did you want to be when you grew up? A police officer? A teacher? An analytical textile technologist? The world of science can often feel mysterious, but author and ex-Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq is on a mission to open up the world of STEM to the next generation. Here, we speak about the pressure to conform, the importance of visibility, and her debut children’s book, Cookie… and the Most Annoying Boy in the World

It’s about time we brought down the barriers around yoga, and Jessamyn Stanley is here to lead the way. A yoga teacher and body positivity advocate based in North Carolina, Jessamyn is passionate about shattering the illusion that yoga is for one type of person. Here, she reveals how she discovered yoga during a difficult time, and the lessons she takes off the mat and into the rest of her life

At the age of six, Hollywood became a constant in Mara Wilson’s life. From starring in Mrs Doubtfire to her iconic role in Matilda, the former child star’s body of work went from strength to strength. That was until she abruptly broke-up with Hollywood at the age of 13, and never looked back. Today, Mara is an astute writer and passionate activist who uses her voice to speak up about life with OCD, and the realities of childhood fame. When we meet, Mara is in London with the Texas-based charity Okay to Say to tackle mental health stigma with talks and events. So that’s where we start...

YouTuber Emily Canham shares what she’s doing to ease the strain of lockdown, her check-list for the hard days, and the incredible way that her community is coming together in the face of one of the biggest challenges of our lifetimes On 5 April, Emily Canham turned 23. Of course, this birthday was unprecedentedly different to the 22 that came before, and one that will be sure to stick in the mind. As the UK remains on lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of covid-19, Emily spent the day ce

Layton Williams’ life in the limelight began aged eight, when he took on the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical on the West End, before becoming a regular on the stage and screen – including roles in the BBC’s Beautiful People and Bad Education. This year, he takes on his biggest challenge yet as the lead in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning musical inspired by the true story of a 16-year-old boy chasing his drag-queen dreams Hi Layton! You opened Everybody's Talking About

After much anticipation, ITV’s 'Victoria' is returning to our screens for a third season. Shining in the role of Nancy Skerrett, Nell Hudson’s character marks the start of a revolutionary moment for social mobility as we watch her rise through the pompery and drama of the royal household to become the Queen’s dresser. But after the clapperboard calls cut, Nell is whipping up a revolution of her own; speaking out about body positivity, and challenging the ‘invisible forces’ that hold all of us ba

It may be her first ever on-screen role, but Charly Clive proves herself to be one to watch as she takes the lead in Channel 4’s new drama, ‘Pure’. Inspired by the memoir by Rose Bretécher, Charly’s character Marnie navigates friendship, love and life in a new city, all while struggling with intense intrusive sexual thoughts – a common, but relatively unknown, symptom of OCD. As ‘Pure’ enters its fourth week on our screens, we chat with Charly about the challenges, lessons and duty of care that

Latin Dance specialist, World Mambo Champion, and Strictly Come Dancing star, Karen Clifton is no stranger to high-stakes environments. But even under the spotlight, Karen’s sunny outlook continues to shine. As she embarks on a new chapter in her life – and her seventh year on Britain’s best-loved Saturday night show – she shares the unique pressures of the series, the key to sustaining a supportive relationship after a split, and the practical mental health lesson passed on by her mum

When midwife and mother to two daughters, Clemmie Hooper first started blogging about her maternity leave in 2010, she could never have predicted that it would pave the road to them becoming one of the country’s most well-loved families. Eight years, twin daughters and two book deals later, 1.3 million people are now following the family of six on Clemmie and her husband Simon’s respective Instagram accounts: ‘mother_of_daughters’ and ‘father_of_daughters’.

On screen, actor Bronagh Waugh doesn’t shy away from complex characters. As Sally-Ann Spector, wife of a serial killer in The Fall, and Jessica Reid, whose twin sister had gone missing in Unforgotten, Bronagh celebrates the unique opportunity that these dramas give us to examine the shared experience of grief, pain and anger. Off-screen and onto the streets, she is a fierce campaigner for LGBT+ and human rights. Here we talk about the catharsis found in gritty dramas, and how each and every one of us can help bang the drum for equality

From a role in The Lion King to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent, and over the pond to play Effie in Dreamgirls on the West End, Moya Angela’s power-vocals speak for themselves. But walking on stage to perform what is commonly known as the “biggest sing in theatre” night after night doesn’t come without its unique challenges. Here we talk mental health support for actors, getting through the bad days, and learning to leave a role behind as the curtain falls

TV presenter, radio host, DJ, creative content producer, TEDxTeen Global Livestream Host, and voice-over artist, Pips Taylor is an unstoppable figure of broadcasting gusto. But when she’s not in the studio, Pips devotes herself to the causes close to her heart. While studying Spanish in Mexico, Pips narrowly avoided sexual assault after a cab driver attempted to abduct her. Now she’s helping women through the courts of law with charity Rights of Women, and working with global partnership Vital Voices, to nurture the next generation of world-changers

With her CapitalXTRA radio show and an inspiring TedxTalk under her belt, Yinka Bokinni is a force to be reckoned with. And what’s better? She knows it. But the journey to be where she is today hasn’t been easy. Here we chat bereavement, displacement, and the power of the #MeToo movement

Off the screen and onto the red carpet, Hannah is a vehement supporter of the Time's Up movement, an advocate for fighting workplace harassment in all industries. Here, we catch up with Hannah to chat about why Time's Up still matters, her upcoming role in Safe, the mental health pressures faced by actors, and the incredible ways that she manages “hurricane head”.

At 5ft 8in tall, and a UK size 6, Charli Howard was deemed ‘too big’ by her modelling agency, and was dropped in 2015. Having gone to extreme measures to keep her weight low, this was the last straw for Charli, and she published a powerful social media post, calling out problems in the industry, that went viral. Now, two years later, she’s an advocate for body positivity, and in February released her first book, Misfit, documenting her journey through anorexia, bulimia, and anxiety