Overthinking is my demon! Erin Doherty on changing old behaviour patterns
About this episode
<p>Do you constantly replay conversations, wondering if you said the wrong thing? You’re in good company; actor Erin Doherty’s biggest demon is overthinking.</p><br><p>In this chat, Fearne and Erin explore how fearful cancel culture has made us all, as well as how to have the courage to speak your mind, even if it means being disliked.</p><br><p>Erin has an unapologetic attitude towards ambition, and explains why she wants to see more queer characters on screen. Plus, how do you feel about long-distance relationships? Erin and her girlfriend tried it for a while...</p><br><p>Fearne and Erin also bond over their love of the Kardashians.</p><br><p>You can watch Erin in A Thousand Blows on Disney+ from January 9th.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2da5a5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley Walters</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/2a7df4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Naomi Watts</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://pod.fo/e/361cc1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Winslet</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>
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