Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Personal Journals
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.
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Recent Episodes
44: Early Onset Festive Frazzle
Dec 10, 2025Spoiler alert: may contain mice destroying treasured advent calendars, teenagers issuing hostile birthday-party ultimatums, and a Proud Mum crying her way through a graduation. Also featuring: a shock...
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Zoe Ball and Jo Whiley discuss the overwhelming nature of December, sharing personal stories about family milestones, health challenges, and navigating changing family dynamics during the holiday season. They cover Cass's graduation, Lando Norris's F1 win, their emotional connection to Strictly Come Dancing, and the bittersweet nature of Christmas when dealing with grief and aging parents. The episode balances heavier emotional content with lighter moments including a potato Christmas wreath tutorial and music recommendations.
- Hitting the December Wall and Festive Frenzy
- Cass's Master's Graduation and Parental Pride
Jo and Zoe are back in the potting shed tackling everything from thinning hair to teenagers in love and the chaos of Christmas. Hair guru Michael Douglas shares calm, practical advice for midlife hair...
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Zoe and Joe discuss their upcoming live show in Sheffield, answer questions about hair thinning and teenage relationships, and celebrate the joy of Christmas traditions. Michael Douglas provides expert advice on managing hair loss, while the hosts share candid stories about parenting teens through first relationships, Christmas present strategies, and the importance of maintaining family traditions during the holiday season.
- Live Show Announcement and Hair Loss Solutions
- Dating a Hairdresser and Personal Trainers
The brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins Jo and Zoe for a wide-open conversation about aging, ambition, burnout and the pressure to perform a version of yourself that isn’t always true. They chat about...
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Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as Self Esteem, joins to discuss her debut book 'A Complicated Woman', navigating success, aging, fertility, and the exhausting internal monologue of being a woman in the music industry. The conversation covers female representation in media, the pressure to choose between career and motherhood, and finding authenticity amid societal expectations.
- Home Ownership and Finding Stability After Years of Touring
- The Exhaustion of Success and Burnout
41: DIG IN: I Accidentally Sent My Dad a Filthy Text
Dec 01, 2025Today, when do you finally stop letting your parents’ advice (and gentle nagging) steer your life? They also decode the delicate art of leaving a Hen Do WhatsApp without causing uproar. SUBSCRIBE...
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In this Monday episode of Dig It, Zoe Ball and Joe Wiley tackle listener questions about moving in midlife, exiting WhatsApp groups gracefully, and retirement adventures. They share personal stories about Christmas stress, accidentally texting the wrong people, and the challenges of parenting through different life stages. The hosts also offer gardening tips and celebrate listener Mia's message about feeling less alone through their conversations about autism and early menopause.
- December and Christmas Preparations
- Moving in Midlife: Jane's Dilemma
40: Winter Wobbles Club and ‘The Sexiest Man Alive’?
Nov 26, 2025It’s a lively one this week: Zoe’s just emerged from her birthday-weekend marathon of mates, kids and three birthday cakes, while Jo’s been off making memories and soaking up some much-needed girl tim...
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Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball catch up after their respective birthday celebrations, with Jo recounting her weekend of feasts, bowling, and DJs, while Zoe shares her spa getaway with her daughters and their emotional trip to see Wicked. They discuss Strictly's Blackpool spectacular, celebrate Woody's DJ gig at Billy Piper's birthday party, and remember Mani from Stone Roses and Primal Scream who recently passed away.
- Birthday Weekend Celebrations and Family Time
- The Next Generation of DJs
Jo and Zoe investigate the mysteries of sleepless nights, magnesium baths and the age-old question — does one armpit smell more than the other? There’s a hunt for invisible eyebrows, as well as teenag...
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Jo and Zoe tackle listener questions about insomnia, deodorant choices, and when to put up Christmas decorations. They share personal experiences with sleep solutions, discuss aluminium-free deodorant options, debate the perfect timing for festive decorations, and reflect on how Christmas traditions evolve as children grow up. The episode includes amusing stories about HRT affecting pets and competitive family tree-decorating sessions.
- Sleep Struggles and Solutions for Insomnia
- The Great Deodorant Debate
38: Glastonbury… but completely naked!
Nov 19, 2025Jo and Zoe are back with a freshly brewed episode full of life updates, dodgy outfits and cat chaos. Jo takes us behind the scenes at a very bare Glastonbury, and the pair unpack Sara Cox’s emotional ...
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Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball discuss integrating new kitten Nemo into their household, Sarah Cox's incredible Children in Need ultra-marathon challenge, Glastonbury without crowds, aging gracefully, and preparing for Christmas. They explore relationships, fashion choices, and share gardening tips while reflecting on the importance of staying active and positive as we get older.
- Nemo the Kitten Causes Household Chaos
- Sarah Cox's Heroic Ultra-Marathon Challenge
37: DIG IN: “My Teen Was Sextorted”
Nov 17, 2025Listener Jo shares an extraordinary story of caring, grief and catastrophising, and an anonymous mum raising the alarm on teen sextortion. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Di...
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Zoe and Jo tackle life's challenges with warmth and humor, covering everything from managing guilt and catastrophizing after trauma to embracing color in home decor. The episode features heartfelt listener questions about finding peace after multiple traumas, decorating a first home, and planning a midlife wedding, plus an important warning about teen sextortion scams that every parent needs to hear.
- Breaking the Cycle of Guilt and Catastrophizing
- Adding Color and Personality to Your Home