
societySep 14, 202513:28pending
ON GRIEF… With Mo Gawdat and Bonnie Tyler
About this episode
Welcome to the newest evolution of How to Fail! Each week, I’ll be diving into the archives to spotlight key themes that have come up throughout my conversations with How to Fail guests. I’ll be sharing bite-sized takeaways every Monday to support, inspire and help with whatever you might be going through.
This week’s theme is a big one: we’re talking all about grief.
First, you’ll hear a moving excerpt from my 2019 conversation with Mo Gawdat, who offered deeply validating and helpful advice for anyone navigating the loss of a loved one. Then, we revisit a 2024 episode with Bonnie Tyler, who talks about losing her beloved mother..
I hope this episode brings comfort, clarity and a little light to those who need it most.
Listen to Mo Gawdat’s full episode of How to Fail here: https://link.chtbl.com/fnA5IzTi
Listen to Bonnie Tyler’s full episode of How to Fail here: https://link.chtbl.com/hR7kycoN
🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS:
Elizabeth’s upcoming one-off show at Cadogan Hall on 21 Sep for her new novel One of Us: https://www.fane.co.uk/elizabeth-day
Elizabeth’s Substack: https://theelizabethday.substack.com/
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