ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS NEARLY KILLED ME

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I’ve known Ashley Roberts for a long time - she’s someone who lights up whatever room she walks into, but the thing that always strikes me about her, is that she’s lived a tough life and yet still has this sunny disposition. I was really excited to have her come onto the pod and she did not disappoint - laughs, tears and everything in between… TW: This episode contains discussions of suicide. We cover: - The brutal reality of being in the pussycat dolls - How she honours her dad’s memory after losing him to suicide - Being the break in the cycle of family trauma - The power of breathwork to calm her anxiety - Deciding to be child-free - Our experience on Strictly Come Dancing (and whether we still watch our dances back with a glass of wine) This conversation was brimming with energy and emotion - Ashley is proof of how opening yourself to your own vulnerabilities can lead to a richer life - rich in sadness, rich in joy and rich in laughter too. You can buy Ashley’s book on Breathwork here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathwork-Techniques-better-emotional-physical/dp/1785124625 0:00 Trailer 01:30 Introduction 02:22 What It Was Really Like Being On Strictly Come Dancing 06:25 I’m Writing A Book?! 07:26 My Journey With Breathwork 09:11 I Try Some Breathwork Exercises With Jamie 10:35 From Vegas Strip to Vegas Nerve 13:20 Could Breathwork Help Jamie Be Less Reactive? 17:10 Realising That You Need To Make a Change 19:30 Getting Teary About Finding Your Purpose 22:50 How Being Vulnerable Helps Others 24:16 Sharing My Personal Struggles In the Book 26:40 Talking About My Childhood 28:22 My Dad Didn’t Have The Tools To Cope 33:05 Being Self-Aware As a Child 34:09 Mums Are Amazing 36:18 Pussycat Dolls Was A Thousand Miles An Hour 40:15 If You Don’t Scream, Your Body Will Scream for You 42:12 Is Being Positive a Coping Mechanism or a Defence Mechanism? 45:30 Choosing to be Child-Free 48:20 Calmness In A Relationship Isn’t Boring 51:06 Dating A Younger Man 53:28 Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway! 55:30 Final Eight Questions If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at [email protected] THE CREDITS Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone Editor: Dan King Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza Video: Jake Ji Audio: Rafi Amsili Social Media: Laura Coughlan Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot