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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Zoe Is back, Oasis and ‘80s Hair
Sep 17, 2026It’s all mullets, music and mashed potato this week, as Jo and Zoe share their – and your – iconic 80s looks, head back to the school canteen and give their take on the new Oasis documentary and their...
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DIG IN: Anastacia - I Didn’t Feel I Was Good Enough
Sep 14, 2026Pop superstar Anastacia gets real with Jo about her insecurities in her early career, trying to make it in her 20s and why she’s done with liars. Find out why Jo says everything’s a bit of a shitshow ...
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Pop superstar Anastasia joins Jo for a candid conversation about navigating midlife pressures, finding peace through spiritual growth, and learning to prioritize what truly matters. They discuss the challenges of feeling 'sorted' at any age, the importance of letting go of negativity and toxic relationships, and how getting older brings both wisdom and difficult losses. Anastasia shares her journey from feeling like a failure in her 20s to finding success and, more importantly, inner peace in her 40s and beyond.
- The Myth of Having It All Together at 50
- Embracing Your 40s: Saying Yes to Life
Anastacia: Music, Menopause & My Mastectomy
Sep 09, 2026Global superstar Anastacia is in for Zoe this week. She lifts the lid on the menopause, her life-saving mastectomy and life on the road with her beloved Chocolate Yorkie, Broady. Plus find out what El...
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Anastasia joins Dig It for an intimate conversation about her remarkable 25-year music career, opening up about ageism in the industry, her breast cancer journey, navigating menopause, and the joys and challenges of caring for her brother Brian who has learning disabilities. She reflects on how different the music industry was when she started—going from unemployment to global stardom—and shares wisdom from icons like Elton John and Celine Dion who supported her early career.
- From Unemployment to Record Deal: The Early Years
- The Age Lie: Forced to Be 22 at 30
Jo and Zoe are joined by relationship therapist and neurodivergence specialist Karen Doherty. Whether you’re dating, divorced or decades-married, there’s something in this episode for you! Karen co...
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Zoe Ball and Jo Whiley welcome couples therapist and relationship coach Karen Doughty for an in-depth conversation about maintaining healthy relationships through midlife challenges. They explore communication breakdowns, the importance of scheduling quality time, managing conflicts, and navigating common issues like menopause, empty nest syndrome, and financial independence. Karen provides practical advice for couples struggling with connection, ADHD dynamics, and dating in midlife, emphasizing the need for clarity, accountability, and intentional intimacy.
- The Importance of Prioritizing Your Relationship
- Communication Breakdown and Fighting Productively
Jo's First Crush, Dolly and a September Reset
Sep 02, 2026Jo and Zoe rewind to Reading Festival days, celebrate the brilliance of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and wonder when they suddenly became the mums at the festival gates. Plus sweet peas, September int...
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In this heartfelt episode, Zoe and Jo reflect on the emotional week following the deaths of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, sharing personal memories and tributes to these cultural icons. They discuss festival experiences as their daughters attended Reading Festival, marking generational milestones. The conversation touches on grief, autumn intentions, and the small moments that catch you off guard when dealing with loss, all while maintaining their warm, honest chemistry.
- Festival Season and Parenting Milestones
- Remembering Dolly Parton: A Cultural Icon
DIG IN: Cosmetic Infidelity & Ghostly Encounters
Aug 31, 2026Jo and Zoe hear from diggers asking: Is it wrong to hide tweakments from your partner? Have you ever had to move hotel rooms because of some ghostly energy? And when did a 99 Flake start costing more ...
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Jo and Zoe discuss beauty treatments, parenting challenges, and listener questions on this Monday morning episode of Dig It. The conversation covers whether partners need to know about Botox treatments, children seeing ghosts, the gentle parenting debate featuring input from Supernanny Jo Frost, and the outrageous cost of ice cream vans.
- The Botox Secret: To Tell or Not to Tell Your Partner
- Supernanny Weighs In on Gentle Parenting Debate
Mel Giedroyc: Failure, Grief & Feral Weeing
Aug 26, 2026Comedian, presenter and author Mel Giedroyc joins Jo and Zoe to talk about her new book, 'The Comeback'. They also discuss failure, female friendship, funeral lists and feral weeing. But not before a ...
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In this lively episode of Dig It, hosts Zoe and Jo celebrate GCSE results, share festival experiences, and welcome comedy legend Mel Geduld who discusses her new novel The Comeback, set in Leatherhead's theatre world. The conversation covers everything from packing disasters to Morris dancing, with candid discussions about grief, female friendships, and the importance of taking creative risks at any age.
- GCSE Results and Festival Season
- Festival Adventures and Meeting Diggers
DIG IN: Has This Neighbour Gone Too Far?
Aug 24, 2026Jo and Zoe call in from Cornwall and Ibiza to settle a marital debate over post-holiday unpacking and explain why their suitcases are heavier than ever! Plus, the gals are divided as Sarah asks, is it...
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In this holiday special episode of Dig It, Zoe and Jo discuss post-holiday routines, neighbor boundaries, and the eternal debate about unpacking suitcases. Recording while on their respective holidays, they tackle listener dilemmas about a partner who won't unpack, an overly helpful neighbor who keeps trespassing, and share updates about their skincare experiments with glycolic acid. The conversation touches on their different approaches to tidiness, the therapeutic nature of organizing after travel, and the joy (or dread) of seasonal transitions.
- The Great Suitcase Debate: To Unpack or Not to Unpack
- Packing Disasters and Beauty Product Overload
Baby Bumps, Revenge Songs & Cosmic Moments
Aug 19, 2026As Anne Hathaway and Vogue Williams bare their bumps, Jo and Zoe celebrate pregnancy in all its glory, including Jo’s own risqué photoshoot. They also reveal their favourite revenge songs of all time....
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In this deeply personal episode, Joe shares the emotional experience of her father's recent funeral in Northampton, describing how they celebrated his life with music, karaoke, and unconventional touches. Meanwhile, Zoe calls in from Ibiza where she witnessed a spectacular solar eclipse with friends. The hosts discuss pregnancy fashion trends, share practical gardening tips from Claire Foster, and explore revenge songs while trading stories about their summer holidays.
- A Celebration of Life: Joe's Father's Funeral
- A Cosmic Experience: The Solar Eclipse in Ibiza
Sara Pascoe and Zoe Ball are joined by celebrity hairstylist and all-round hair genius Michael Douglas to tackle your biggest hair questions. From going grey and hair loss to summer damage, fringes an...
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Hairstylist Michael Douglas joins Zoe and Sarah for an expert Q&A session on hair care, covering everything from transitioning to grey hair to protecting hair in summer. Michael shares practical advice on hair loss, styling techniques, and the importance of self-care, emphasizing that confidence comes from taking action rather than waiting to feel ready.
- Transitioning to Grey Hair with Confidence
- Understanding Hair Loss and Shedding
Sara Pascoe: ADHD, Female Rage & School WhatsApps
Aug 12, 2026Sara Pascoe joins Zoe, and no stone is left unturned as they share home truths about modern parenting. They also open up about support for children with ADHD and later life diagnoses, share their unmi...
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Sarah Pascoe joins Zoe Ball to discuss the realities of parenting young children, from holiday challenges and school preparation to navigating ADHD diagnoses and the pressures modern parents face. They share candid stories about tantrums, school gates anxiety, and the emotional journey of watching children grow up, while also recommending compelling TV shows and books about female rage and complex relationships.
- Holiday Realities with Young Children
- Public Meltdowns and Modern Parenting Pressure
Jo and Zoe agree on one of life's biggest modern-day annoyances, share a brutally honest chat about swimwear, and help a florist decide whether going into business with her husband is the best arrange...
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Jo and Zoe tackle listener questions about working with partners, share menopause playlist suggestions, enjoy hilarious language mishaps in the classroom, and rant about inconsiderate phone users on planes and trains. The hosts balance personal updates with community stories, including Jo's funeral preparations and touching messages from listeners going through difficult times.
- Working with Your Partner: The Floristry Business Dilemma
- Funeral Planning and Community Support
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