“I know I’m safe but my body doesn’t!” Megan McKenna is coping with PTSD and sleep paralysis

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton

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Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 51 minutes

Entertainment personality Megan McKenna was once advertised in a straitjacket. She was nicknamed Mental Megan, branded mouthy, and edited down to her worst moments on camera. Now, she can see that none of that was who she really was.In this chat with Fearne, live from the Happy Place Festival, Megan explores how she’s learnt to live more authentically. For her, that means less drinking and more home cooking for her young family.Megan also opens up about the anxieties and sleep issues she’s been left with after a traumatic robbery. Fearne has some gentle advice for when your body feels unsafe, and your mind is spiralling.Plus, Megan reveals what really goes on behind the scenes on reality TV shows, from being plied with alcohol, to being nudged into confrontations by producers.Megan’s latest cookbook, Love Gluten Free, is out now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Olivia AtwoodMichelle KeeganTulisa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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