“I’m used to making mistakes!” Harriet Kemsley on how to stop worrying about being cringe

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton

Monday, 28 July 2025 - 45 minutes

It’s ok to make mistakes! Comedian Harriet Kemsley says her dyspraxia meant she learnt very early on not to take herself too seriously.In this chat with Fearne, live from The Happy Place Festival, Harriet explains how to get through the cringe part where you’re really rubbish at something new, and why it builds resilience for all parts of your life.Harriet also chats about the chaos that comes with co-parenting and dating after divorce, and has the final word on that eye-roll stereotype that men don’t like funny women...If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Florence Given Joanne McNally Joel Dommett       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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