Gemma Cairney: “We need mischief in our lives” Sisterhood and challenging the status quo

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<p>How do you find joy in the darkest of times? Broadcaster, writer and DJ Gemma Cairney has some ideas. She joins Fearne in the Happy Place studio to talk about sisterhood, shame and subverting the status quo.</p><br><p>Fearne and Gemma go way back. From their heady days on Radio 1, to trudging through the fields of Glastonbury, they reflect on the industry that tried to mould them as young women.</p><br><p>Gemma opens up about growth, the messiness of the human experience and the beauty we should see in the world around us - even if it is intense and terrifying.</p><br><p>Plus, she shares more about the women in her imagined sisterhood, from Erykah Badu to Marsha P. Johnson, and the bottle of wine she shared with her hero, Grace Jones.</p><br><p>Gemma’s book, <em>The Immortal Sisterhood: 12 Guiding Stars to Grow, Heal and Navigate Life</em>, is available now in paperback.</p><br><p>We&#39;d love to hear from you - email Fearne at <u><a href="mailto:hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk</a></u></p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/65f41a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miquita Oliver</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/401e76" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phillipa Perry</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/42a86e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley Roberts</a></u></p><p>Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children &amp; young people who contact the helpline service.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>