Ruby Wax: “I was addicted to rage!” How to respond instead of reacting

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton

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Monday, 10 August 2026 - 46 minutes

Have you noticed that your memory and rational thinking disappear when you’re anxious? Ruby Wax wants you to retrain your focus and attention in a digital world that’s always trying to steal it.In this chat with Fearne – live from the Happy Place Festival – Ruby explains the difference between mental health and mental illness, and why she calls meditation ‘mind gym’. She also explores why laughing – getting into your body – is one of the greatest things you can do for your mental health.Ruby also tells some raucous stories about the celebrities she’s interviewed. Why did Trump want her kicked off his plane? And what was her read of OJ Simpson?You can get tickets for Ruby’s tour Absolutely Famous here.Join Ruby’s Frazzled Café here.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Ruby’s first Happy Place episodeRuby’s second Happy Place episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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