Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio for the sofa to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to family life, health, ageing and music. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Send your messages or voicenotes to: https://wa.me/447477038795 [email protected] Find us on social media @digitpod Dig It is a Persephonica production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jo opens up about planning her dad's funeral and navigating grief, plus they discuss Ariana Grande, Holly Willoughby and Claudia Winkleman, and why the public is so quick to tear women down. Content...
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In this heartfelt episode of Dig It, Jo returns after losing her father Martin Wiley, sharing her grief journey while being supported by co-host Zoe and the Dig It community. The episode explores the challenges of processing loss, the power of music and memories, and broader discussions about media scrutiny faced by public figures like Claudia Winkleman, Holly Willoughby, and Ariana Grande. Jo also shares touching stories about organizing her father's funeral and the unexpected comfort found in community support.
- Jo's Return and Community Support
- Martin Wiley's Legacy and Impact
Alex Jones joins Zoe for Dig In to answer your burning questions. Including… Are you always the ‘bad cop’ parent? How do you avoid getting overwhelmed by perimenopause? And what’s your biggest hous...
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Alex Jones joins Zoe Ball for a Dig It special, answering listener questions about parenting dynamics, perimenopause, and relationship quirks. The conversation covers good cop/bad cop parenting roles, navigating perimenopause information overload, and household frustrations. They share personal experiences about setting boundaries with children, managing symptoms, and the challenges of domestic life with humor and honesty.
- Good Cop, Bad Cop Parenting Dynamics
- Perimenopause Information Overload
Alex Jones joins Zoe Ball for this week’s Dig It, while Jo has some much-needed time with her family. They give their no holds barred take on Marie-France Van Heel – the Prime Minister’s wife – hittin...
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Alex Jones joins Zoe Ball on Dig It to discuss the challenges of working motherhood, the scrutiny women face regarding appearance and aging, and life with three kids and numerous pets. They dive into debates about Botox, the treatment of the new Prime Minister's wife, and the impossible standards women navigate. Alex shares updates on her Georgian house renovation, garden plans, and the chaos of summer holidays while her children attend theater camps.
- Working Mum Life and Summer Holidays Chaos
- Childhood Memories and Parental Guilt
Before Jo's sad news last week, we recorded a special episode of Dig In. We were joined by sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning - a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and author. She also holds a doct...
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Dr. Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist, and insomnia expert from Oxford University, shares comprehensive advice on improving sleep quality. The episode covers sleep's importance, individual sleep needs, managing menopause-related sleep disruption, the truth about screens before bed, natural remedies, and practical strategies for dealing with nighttime awakenings.
- Why Sleep Matters and Individual Sleep Needs
- Daytime Habits That Improve Nighttime Sleep
Trolls, Goals & Saying Goodbye
Jul 22, 2026Jo opens up about her dad’s ill health and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved parent. As the World Cup comes to a close, Jo and Zoe share what the tournament has meant to them, and it’s Man...
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Jo shares an emotional update about her father's health crisis following a major brain bleed, while she and Zoe reflect on family, loss, and finding moments of light during difficult times. The hosts also discuss the recent Women's World Cup, ageism, decluttering versus keeping memories, and their latest cultural recommendations.
- Jo's Father's Medical Emergency and Family Crisis
- Reflections on Jo's Father's Legacy and Saying Goodbye
Is nostalgia a fun hark-back to halcyon days, or do you feel it as a form of grief? Should phones at the dinner table be a no-go? And what would be your ultimate menopause song? Jo and Zoe dig into al...
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Jo and Zoe discuss nostalgia, phone etiquette, and share hilarious listener stories about flatulence, funny word mix-ups, and magical spells. They encourage listeners to participate in the Menopause Mandate Survey 2026 and vote for Dig It in the British Podcast Awards. The hosts explore how deeply people feel nostalgia, debate family dinner table phone rules, and celebrate the quirky, relatable moments of everyday life while building their signature Menopause Playlist.
- Menopause Mandate Survey and Playlist Launch
- The Deep Ache of Nostalgia
111: Katie Price & Real-Life VAR
Jul 15, 2026It’s Happy Birthday Dig It – the show turns one today and what a year it’s been. This week, Jo and Zoe celebrate that momentous milestone, as well as England getting through to the semi-finals of the ...
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Join Jo and Zoe as they celebrate Dig It's first birthday with party poppers, reflect on their whirlwind year of podcasting, and navigate the chaos of summer 2024. From festival appearances to family challenges, extreme heat to sporting drama, they share personal stories about caring for aging parents, managing pets in crisis, and the all-consuming excitement of watching England's World Cup run and Wimbledon. The hosts discuss Katie Price's revealing documentary, share Suki Waterhouse's kindness, and get essential gardening advice from Mike for surviving heatwaves.
- Celebrating One Year of Dig It
- Life's Juggling Act: Family Health and Daily Chaos
110: DIG IN: This Episode Could Change Your Life
Jul 13, 2026Jo and Zoe have spoken to some amazing experts on the show and their advice has really stuck. This episode is dedicated to their wisdom: a ‘best bits’ of life lessons, sage words and helpful tips. Fro...
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This episode of Dig It compiles the most impactful moments from expert conversations throughout the show, covering stress management, anxiety, menopause, and aging well. Featuring Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on micro stress doses, psychotherapist Owen O'Kane on working with anxiety, Dr. Naomi Potter on menopause treatments, and wellness entrepreneur Liz Earle on thriving in your 60s, the episode offers practical advice for improving health and happiness at any age.
- Understanding Micro Stress Doses and Morning Routines
- Working With Anxiety Rather Than Against It
Welcome to our first ever Dig It Live at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield. What an amazing show! Jo and Zoe were buzzing to meet their beloved Diggers in the flesh - all 1,000 of them. Comedian Sar...
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A special live episode of Dig It recorded at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre celebrating one year of the podcast. Hosts Zoe Ball and Jo Wiley interact with their audience, play games, welcome guests Sarah Pascoe and gardener Ish, discuss memorable podcast moments, and celebrate their community of 'diggers' who share life stories about menopause, parenting, relationships, and navigating midlife.
- Live Show Introduction and Birthday Celebration
- Dig It or Dump It: Audience Polling Game
Jo and Zoe are joined by personal trainer Kate Oakley, who specialises in working with midlife and menopausal women. From the importance of squatting, to her bitesize ‘exercise snacks’, Kate shares pr...
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Personal trainer Kate, who retrained at 50 after leaving her corporate HR career, shares her expertise on strength training for midlife and menopausal women. The conversation covers why strength training is crucial for women over 40, how to start safely with minimal equipment, adapting exercises for physical limitations, and the profound mental and physical benefits beyond aesthetics. Kate emphasizes that it's never too late to start and that building strength now is essential for maintaining independence and quality of life in our 70s and 80s.
- Kate's Career Pivot: From HR to Personal Training
- What Is Strength Training and Why It Matters
107: Zoe's Big News & Buried Sausage Spells
Jul 01, 2026Congratulations are in order as Zoe has some big job news to share; Jo tells us how she got on with her much-anticipated wedding reading, why the bride and groom buried a sausage before their Big Day ...
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In this episode, Jo and Zoe catch up after eventful weekends filled with weddings, music festivals, and personal milestones. Jo shares emotional memories from a Cornwall wedding honoring a late friend, while Zoe recounts her exhilarating experience DJing at the Isle of Wight Festival and attending a Harry Styles concert. The conversation includes heartfelt reflections on friendship, loss, and new beginnings, with Zoe announcing her exciting new role at Greatest Hits Radio starting in September.
- Cornwall Wedding and Remembering Tim
- Isle of Wight Festival Performance
It’s our 100th episode! Woo hoo! Thanks for being part of our gang. To mark the occasion, we get an update on one of our favourite stories…remember the poo-posal?! Plus, we ask if it’s ok to take you...
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In this landmark 100th episode of Dig It, Joe and Zoe celebrate their podcast milestone while discussing life's challenges, from online shopping fails to garden etiquette and navigating grief. The hosts reflect on building a community of 'diggers' who share their stories of loss, resilience, and everyday mishaps. Highlights include advice on taking plants when moving house, hilarious tales of online shopping disasters, and touching messages about finding comfort through shared experiences of loss.
- Celebrating 100 Episodes and Setting Up the New Studio
- Garden Plant Etiquette When Moving House
105: Condom Shoes & Yacht Rock Summer
Jun 24, 2026Who's been sleeping in Zoe's bed? Jo and Zoe talk about secret sleepovers, age-gap relationships and their fashion fails and successes. Plus, a garden of 5,000 roses, Jo's pedicure (just for you!) and...
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Jo Elvin and Zoe Hardman discuss fashion evolution, aging, summer styling, and personal anecdotes including Jo's daughter staying over, parenting elderly parents, and their love of yacht rock. They also share garden tips from Hever Castle's head gardener Neil Miller and recommend the TV show 'Alice and Steve' which explores controversial age-gap relationships.
- Fashion Evolution and Dressing for Yourself
- Fashion Tribes and Current Trends
104: A Clitoral Cock-Up
Jun 22, 2026Zoe & Jo discuss the perils of fake-tanning if you live alone, how to style-it-out if you get windy during a Pilates class and whether a trapeze lesson is the ultimate birthday experience. Plus - a su...
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Zoe and Jo return with their signature warmth and humor, discussing everything from post-juice-cleanse cravings to bodily functions in yoga class. The episode features dream analysis from psychologist Ian Wallace, embarrassing teaching moments, and relationship advice, all wrapped in the hosts' delightfully honest and relatable banter.
- Post-Retreat Life and Rotisserie Chicken Confessions
- The Self-Tanning Dilemma
103: Phone Addiction, Chatty Cats, & Shady Gardens
Jun 17, 2026David Hockney, GCSE celebrations, football fever and one very dramatic cat haircut. Jo and Zoe chat about teenage freedom, phone addiction, the social media ban for under-16s, and the joy of escaping ...
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Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball discuss life, parenting teenagers, social media's impact, and their gardens. They reflect on David Hockney's legacy, tackle the challenges of keeping kids safe online, share gardening successes and struggles with shade planting, and exchange music recommendations including their 'crate digging' selections.
- Remembering David Hockney's Legacy
- Parenting Teenagers and Life Transitions
102: DIG IN: Pizza Wars and Poo Bag Etiquette
Jun 15, 2026SHOW NOTES Jo shocks us again with another crazy culinary creation, Daniel shares an unbelievable plane behaviour story, and we hear what happened when Charlotte inadvertently insulted the Queen… Plus...
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Jo Wiley and Zoe Ball discuss a wide range of topics including dental work, anxious travel, menopause struggles, and an upcoming emotional wedding. They share listener feedback on anxiety management, swap royal encounter stories, and tackle the perennial problem of irresponsible dog owners. The episode features their characteristic warmth and humor while addressing both serious health topics and lighthearted rants.
- Invisalign Adventures and Dental Disasters
- Anxiety Special Response and Mental Health Support
101: Solo Holidays, Sore Bones and Freaky Dreams
Jun 10, 2026Zoe dials in from a sunshine-soaked retreat in Portugal while Jo battles another week of rain, flattened roses and garden rescue missions. Special mentions to strange recurring dreams, midnight dog p...
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Jo Wiley and Zoe Ball catch up on their contrasting weeks - Jo battling soggy British weather while Zoe escapes to Jason Vale's Juicy Escape wellness retreat in Portugal. They discuss garden challenges from relentless rain, sleep habits and the elusive quest for comfort in middle age, celebrate National Carers Week, share gardening tips including the Chelsea Chop technique, and swap music recommendations from their latest discoveries.
- Zoe's Wellness Retreat Escape
- Garden Battles and Weather Woes
After Zoe’s appearance on ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, she gives us the inside track on how this amazing series is made. Jo brings Goose along to the podcast recording…and lives to regret it. Plus, you...
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Zoe Ball and Joe Wiley discuss Zoe's emotional appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?', where she discovered her Scottish roots and learned about her grandmother Peg's mental health struggles. The hosts also tackle listener questions about wedding gifts, embarrassing parental moments, and family history discoveries, while sharing personal stories about their own families and entertaining listener rants about household bins.
- Zoe's Who Do You Think You Are? Journey
- Joe's Family History Discovery
This special bonus episode of Dig It is brought to you by Benecol, the food lowering cholesterol brand. This week, Jo and Zoe are joined by registered Dietitian and Dietetic Adviser at HEART UK, Lynn...
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This special bonus episode focuses on heart health and cholesterol, particularly for women in midlife. Registered dietitian Lynn Garton from Heart UK explains what cholesterol is, why it matters, and how menopause affects cholesterol levels. The conversation covers the importance of testing, understanding different types of cholesterol, and practical dietary changes that can make a real difference, including the role of products containing plant stanols like Benicol.
- Understanding Cholesterol and Its Silent Danger
- Menopause and Cholesterol: The Hormonal Connection
It’s a good old-fashioned catch-up with Jo and Zoe, covering everything from wild swimming, celebrity nuptials and the surprisingly thorny subject of wedding etiquette. Is this the best year for rose...
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Jo and Zoe catch up on their recent adventures, from swimming escapades to family celebrations and weddings. They dive into wedding etiquette debates, discuss the spectacular rose season in their gardens, share music recommendations, and get candid about the challenges of being the sandwich generation caring for aging parents while supporting their children.
- Personal Updates and Life's Juggling Acts
- Letting Go of Bucket List Items