ASHLEY ROBERTS: BEING IN THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS ALMOST KILLED ME

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<p>TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide</p><br><p>I’ve know 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…</p><br><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>The brutal reality of being in the pussycat dolls</li><li>How she honours her dad’s memory after losing him to suicide</li><li>Being the break in the cycle of family trauma</li><li>The power of breathwork to calm her anxiety</li><li>Deciding to be child-free</li><li>Our experience on Strictly Come Dancing (and whether we still watch our dances back with a glass of wine)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can buy Ashley’s book on Breathwork here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathwork-Techniques-better-emotional-physical/dp/1785124625" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathwork-Techniques-better-emotional-physical/dp/1785124625</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast</p><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</p><br><p>--</p><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone</p><p>Editor: Dan King</p><p>Assistant Producer: Emily D'Souza</p><p>Video: Jake Ji</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili</p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><br><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot</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>