Love Lives

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove This week, Olivia speaks to Will Young. The two discuss the shame we attach to sexuality and how Will was encouraged to keep his own sexuality a secret when he entered into the public eye as a Pop Idol contestant in 2001. They also discuss the positives and negatives of labelling one’s sexuality, and what the music industry can do to become more inclusive of those in the LGBT+ community and adapt contemporary attitudes towards gender. Finally, they discuss his new album, Crying on the Bathroom Floor, which is out now. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to Candice Brathwaite. Candice is the bestselling author and journalist, whose debut book, I Am Not Your Baby Mother, about being a black British mother, was a roaring success.She joins Olivia to discuss her second book, Sista Sister, a collection of essays about the things Candice wishes she knew when she was growing up, covering everything from family and friendships to money and dating.They discuss the complexities surrounding interracial relationships and Candice explains why she advises black women to always “go where the love is”.They also discuss what drives women towards narcissistic men, how we can rectify the power imbalance between men and women in straight relationships, whether Love Island’s diversity problem can ever be fixed, and the microaggressions that Candice has experienced in the so-called “mummy blogger” sphere.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to author and journalist Natasha Lunn.Natasha runs the popular newsletter called Conversations on Love, for which she interviews authors, celebrities and a wide range of experts all about love, dating and relationships.We discuss her new book of the same name, which features interviews with the likes of Roxane Gay, Alain du Boton, Esther Perel and more.Given that our books came out within a week of one another, this episode is split into two halves, with Olivia interviewing Natasha for the fast half, and then vice versa for the second.The two discuss the complexities of writing about your own love life and how it impacts your partner, why love is earned and not simply given, and the expectations placed on mothers to fall in love at first sight with their newborns.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia speaks to model, author and entrepreneur Charli Howard. Charli is known for her body neutrality advocacy on Instagram and beyond, having written about the pressures she faced as a young model in her debut book, Misfit, in which she describes how she was dropped from her modelling agency for being “too big”. Today, she joins me to talk about why body confidence and self worth is so integral to finding success in love, why women posting pictures of their bodies on social media is such a contentious subject, especially where feminism is concerned, and abusive relationships. We also discuss love-bombing, gaslighting and psychological abuse - so please do bear this in mind before listening. If you need support, you can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis is a very special episode of Millennial Love. Regular listeners might notice that we're outside of our usual schedule – that's because instead of a normal show this week, we're releasing an extract from the Millennial Love audiobook, which is being released on 8th July along with the written book.For those who might not know, the Millennial Love book is about examining the contemporary dating landscape, memoir, social commentary and interviews with previous podcast guests like Elizabeth Day, Munroe Bergdorf, and Raven Smith.It covers everything from how MeToo has changed the way we think about consent to what Love Island teaches us about female sexuality.In this bonus episode, Olivia reads an excerpt from chapter one. Enjoy!Pre-order Millennial Love here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Millennial-Love-Olivia-Petter/dp/0008412308Pre-order Millennial Love, the audiobook, here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Millennial-Love-Audiobook/0008412332Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell and life coach Michelle Elman about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, and why people-pleasing can hinder our success at finding love.They also discuss how people-pleasing can harm our sex lives, too, and why it’s necessary to set boundaries with a partner in bed. Michelle offers her tips on boundary setting at the start of a relationship, while Emma explains why it’s important to strike the right balance between learning how to put yourself first while still considering your partner’s needs. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by model, writer and broadcaster Jack Guinness.Jack is the founder of The Queer Bible, a LGBT+ website he launched in 2017 that has now become a book of the same name.Packed with essays written by a range of LGBT+ icons, including Sir Elton John, The Queer Bible is a celebration of the works and lives of the global queer community.In this episode, Jack and Olivia discuss the book and Jack’s brilliant essay on how RuPaul has inspired him to embrace who he is. In addition, they talk about self-worth, the value of labelling your sexuality, and conforming to gender stereotypes in the fashion industry, with Jack recalling how he was told by brands and agents to conceal his sexuality. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by Niomi Smart. Niomi is a hugely popular lifestyle YouTuber and the founder of Smart Skin, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand.They discuss how beauty regimes can boost your confidence, what self-love actually means, and how much of your relationship you should share on social media.The bulk of this episode, though, is about a big breakup Niomi went through last summer.She speaks openly about how it affected her, what she did to pick herself back up again, and, ultimately, how she started over – in the midst of a pandemic.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by Georgia Toffolo.The reality TV star-turned-author has just released the latest instalment in her series of romantic novels, Meet me in Hawaii. Georgia, or ‘Toff’, as she’s known,s poke all about what drew her to writing about romance and how much of what she writes is drawn from her own experiences.The pair also talk about heartbreak in addition to how Toff has navigated dating in the public eye and what it was like to go through the trials and tribulations of romance on screen when she was in Made in Chelsea.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author Jodie Chapman to discuss how being a Jehovah’s Witness shapes your views on sex and dating.Jodie has just published her first book, a novel called Another Life, which tells the story of Nick and Anna, who meet when they’re young one summer and working at the same cinema. Nick and Anna come from two very different backgrounds, as we soon discover, with Anna having been raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, as Jodie was.On the show, Jodie speaks about leaving the faith as an adult and the many ways that her upbringing as a Witness shaped the way she thought about sex and relationships.The duo also talk about celibacy, how religion can act as a barrier in relationships, and misconceptions around Doomsday religions.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author, journalist and fellow podcaster Francesca Specter.Francesca is best known for coining the phrase atonement, which is also the name of her podcast and of her first book.Atonement is about celebrating the time you spend alone and, as we discuss in the show, Francesca came up with the concept after coming out of a long-term relationship and realising she wasn’t great at being alone.We talk about why it’s so important to separate this idea of being alone with being single, why society often prioritises romantic relationships above others, and the concept of being alone but togetherFollow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia speaks to writer and campaigner Millie Gooch.Millie is the founder of the Sober Girl Society, which is a platform for sober and sober curious women. She’s also just published her first book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook.In this episode, the duo discuss how drinking alcohol, and drinking culture, impacts the way we date. They talk about everything from sober dating and infidelity to how alcohol causes arguments in relationships and what happens when drinking blurs the lines of consent.There is a discussion about sexual assault in this episode so please do bear this in mind before you listen.Enjoy the show!For more information on seeking support after sexual assault, contact Rape Crisis via their helpline: 0808 802 9999Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by celebrated author Sareeta Domingo to discuss unrequited love and why we need to make the romantic genre more inclusive.The two talk about Sareeta's new book, Who’s Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour, a groundbreaking anthology of original short stores, covering everything from forbidden love to lost love.We also talk about why diverse storytelling is so important within the romantic genre in particular.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're joined by bestselling novelist Naoise Dolan to discuss her debut book, Exciting Times.The duo talk about the two very different central relationships in Naoise's novel and how ambiguity characterises them both in very different ways. When does a push-pull dynamic between two people become toxic? And are we overusing that word when we describe romantic relationships?The pair also discuss why female novelists are almost always asked if their work is biographical, particularly when it covers sex and relationships.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by journalist and author Nell Frizzell, whose new memoir, The Panic Years, offers an insight into how much the decision of whether or not to have children can impact the choices we make in our dating lives.They talk about how a big breakup when Nell was 28 led her to re-evaluate her love life, the politics surrounding motherhood, and why women in their 30s tend to have a higher libido than men in their 30s.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by writer and broadcaster Camille Charrière to discuss the differences between dating in your 20s compared to your 30s.The duo examine why the relationships we seek in our 20s tend to be fervid and unstable, and how this can lead us to make poor choices in our love lives.Camille also discusses how she fell in love after being single for seven years and what makes this relationship, with her now fiancé, different from any other she's been in.They also discuss the complex art of compromise in a relationship, and how it's not always the best way forward. Finally, Camille explains why it is that people often lose friends when they get into a serious relationship.You can read Camille's article on this very subject here: www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a34587107/camille-charriere-love-in-your-30s/Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author and journalist Alice Vincent to discuss her memoir, Rootbound, which has just come out in paperback.In the book, Alice talks about a year of her life in her late 20s when out of nowhere, she found herself single, living out of a suitcase and overcoming heartbreak.The two discuss how Alice found a new lease of life in the wake of her breakup through nurturing pot plants and surrounding herself with greenery.They also discuss the complexities of writing about ex-partners and the strangely cathartic compulsion to make your private life public when you're having a tough time.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas!This year has been fairly dismal, to say the least, so we decided to provide some festive cheer by bringing you a special Christmas episode.Olivia is joined by Charly Cox to share listener stories, answer questions, discuss some of their relationship highs and lows from 2020, and look ahead at what the new year may bring for our love lives.Enjoy the show!Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by writer and podcaster Gemma Styles to discuss the complexities surrounding female friendship.The duo talk about how the pandemic has made them reevaluate some of their friendships, whether you can outgrow certain friends, and how these relationships change in your 20s and 30s.They also discuss the fetishisation of female friendship groups in popular culture and the pressures this can put on women to form lifelong bonds at a young age.Finally, they discuss whether or not we should put the same emphasis on friendships that we do on romantic relationships.Enjoy the show!Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by former Made in Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop.The two discuss how your Saturn Return can affect your love life, why we chase after people we know are wrong for us, and whether or not a period of celibacy can help you reclaim autonomy over your intimate relationships.Of course, they also discuss Made in Chelsea, and how being the star of a reality TV show at the age of 22 has shaped Caggie's life.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by body positivity activist, Felicity Hayward to discuss how relationships affect body confidence.The two talk about overcoming insecurities we have about our bodies and how these can be highlighted when we get intimate with our romantic partners.They also discuss the historically problematic marketing of lingerie and the long-lasting damage caused by the Victoria’s Secret show when it comes to body image.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by broadcasters Rubina Pabani and Poppy Jay, who host the award-winning BBC Asian Network podcast, Brown Girls Do It Too.The show features candid discussions about sex, masturbation and sexting.These subjects can be disproportionately under-discussed in South Asian communities due to myriad cultural reasons, which is something Rubina and Poppy hope to address.On the show, the duo discuss why they wanted to launch their podcast and how they hope it will help young women reshape their views on sex and dating today and ultimately feel more confident in their skin.Poppy also opens up about being in an arranged marriage at the age of 20. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by artificial intelligence (AI) expert Tabitha Goldstaub to talk about the intersection between AI and dating.Tabitha explains how advanced today’s AI is, and how far away we are from people actually being able to develop relationships with AI devices.The two also speak about sex robots and the risks they pose when it comes to consent and exacerbating a culture that objectifies women.They also talk about the possibility of whether or not AI could equalise the power dynamic between men and women in straight relationships.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveToday Olivia is joined by musician James McVey to discuss his struggles with body dysmorphia and eating disorders.The Vamps star opens up about his experiences, including having liposuction at 20-years-old, in an effort to encourage others to talk about their issues. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week Olivia is joined by independent adult filmmaker Erika Lust.Erika is often referred to as a trailblazer in the "feminist porn" movement, championing female pleasure, consent and diversity in her films among other things that are often dismissed in conventional adult films.On the show, Erika explains how she got into the industry and the societal myths and misconceptions about porn that she hopes to rectify through her work.They also spoke about the issue with the phrase "feminist porn" and how it could serve to marginalise the genre.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove This week Olivia is joined by model and former Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson. After appearing on the ITV2 series in 2018, Megan has gone on to become an advocate for female empowerment and combating the stigma attached to sex workers. Megan opens up about how being slut-shamed at school led her to pursue a career in the sex industry and why she thinks people are still so judgmental of sex work in 2020. She also talks about her time on Love Island, revealing that she regrets not talking about being bisexual on the programme. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove This week, Olivia is joined by bestselling author Sophie Mackintosh to discuss motherhood.Sophie’s debut novel, The Water Cure, was longlisted for The Booker Prize last year and earned her comparisons to Margaret Atwood thanks to its feminist dystopian themes. Her latest book, Blue Ticket, explores the thorny subject of motherhood.Why do some women choose to be mothers, and others choose not to be? And what happens when that choice is taken away from you?The pair discuss this alongside the reasons why we associate motherhood with femininity, why abortion remains a taboo subject, and the sexism surrounding contraception. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author and writer Bolu Babalola, whose new book, Love in Colour, offers up a selection of ancient love myths that she has rewritten to make them contemporary and diverse.A far cry from the white-washed Disney films and fairytales so many of us grew up watching and reading, Babalola's stories offer a more universal depiction of romance.We talk about how she was inspired to write the stories after seeing a lack of black characters in romcoms, how fairytales impact the way we behave in relationships, and why Babalola thinks the online dating scene is 'atrocious' for black women in London.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by the brilliant author and comedian Sara Pascoe.The two discuss her latest book Sex, Power Money and one of its main subjects: porn.Why don't we talk about porn more? Is it anti-feminist to watch porn? Or does being anti-porn make you anti-feminist? And does porn really lead to more sexual violence?We discuss all this and more. Enjoy the show!Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by artist and author Florence Given.The two discuss how internalised misogyny manifests in dating, what it means to benefit from pretty privilege, and the presentation of female sexuality in the media.They also talk about Florence's new book, the Sunday Times bestseller, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty.Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveFollow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveFollow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveThis week, we are joined by fitness entrepreneur Grace Beverley.At just 23, Grace has made the unlikely transition from influencer to wildly successful CEO and now runs three fitness companies, including the sustainable activewear brand Tala.She joined me on the show to talk about how on earth she balances her business ventures alongside a dating life, why the myth of “having it all” is so damaging for women, and why she'd be cautious about sharing a relationship on social media.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by writer and author Raven Smith to discuss the difficulties of dating apps.Raven is a Vogue columnist and the bestselling author behind Trivial Pursuits, a memoir-meets-social commentary book that covers everything from the cultural capital of being tall to what you can tell about a person from the contents of their fridge.In the episode, Raven explains why he would never have met his husband in the dating app era.The two discuss how people curate a version of themselves on a dating app that can never possibly reflect who they truly are and how the saturation of users makes us less likely to settle for anyone.Raven also highlights the bizarre - and fundamentally racist - ethnicity filters on Grindr that have only just been abolished on the app in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, you hear a story that sounds so far fetched, you can't imagine it being real. That was what happened when Olivia read Karina Mazur's first-person article in The Independent about her experience of being catfished by her boyfriend while they were isolating together.Karina explains how she found out her boyfriend was not who he said he was, was stealing people's identities on multiple dating apps, and what the impact of all of this was on her.She also discusses how she got in touch with some other women her boyfriend had catfished, including one of his best friends. It's an unbelievable story.You can read her article here: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/lockdown-catfish-hinge-dating-online-quarantine-love-relationship-a9537421.htmlYou can follow everything to do with the show on Instagram at @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!If you enjoyed the show you can support us with a contribution here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by bestselling YA author Juno Dawson to discuss her latest book, Wonderland, which is a contemporary retelling of Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland in which Alice is a 17-year-old trans girl.Juno explains why she wanted to retell this classic story through a transgender lens and how she hopes some of the issues explored in the book will help to educate young readers on sexuality and key LGBT+ issues, including sexual abuse, the difference between the female and male orgasm, and the fetishisation of trans women.The two also discuss how Juno came out after Germaine Greer said on Newsnight that trans women are "not real women" and the consequences of such instances of transphobia. Finally, they also talk about Dawson's podcast, So I Got To Thinking, which is an homage to Sex and the City.You can follow everything to do with the show on Instagram at @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!If you enjoyed the show you can support us with a contribution here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have another listener special.As of Monday last week, people in England can now meet up with one person outside of their household so long as they abide by social distancing rules.This means people can go on dates! In this episode, we hear from four different women who have been on social distancing dates in the last week.One date involved a cemetery and a rogue wee, while another wound up lasting seven hours.We’re also joined this week by relationships expert and therapist Sally Baker, who offered some useful insight into the mysterious art of social distancing dating and how it could transform the future of romance for good.You can follow everything to do with the show on Instagram at @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer and radio presenter Fleur East joined Olivia back in January to talk about how to keep things exciting when you've been in a relationship with someone for so long.Fleur shares some of her own tips - she has been with her husband for 10 years - and offers a unique insight into some of the things couples can do to reignite their passion for one another if things reach a plateau.While the episode was recorded back in January, it's most definitely relevant today, when so many couples in isolation together are spending more time with one another than ever before.You can follow everything to do with the show on Instagram at @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Millennial Love news: a brand new book is in the works and it's all about this show.The book will be published by the fantastic team over at 4th Estate and will be written by Olivia. It's going to feature guests from the show, as well as some new and exclusive content as well.Make sure you follow us on Instagram at @millennial_love for all the latest updates on the book, its progress and when it'll be available.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're taking a break from coronavirus content and returning to regularly scheduled programming.Olivia is joined by comedian and activist Grace Campbell to discuss why it's important to date a feminist and what that means.How do you know if you're dating a feminist? And if you're unsure, how can you educate a partner on equality without coming across as patronising?Grace opens up about how she and her boyfriend support one another and strive to defy stereotypical gender roles.She also reveals why she felt so irked when her father, Alastair Campbell, refers to women as "birds".You can follow everything to do with the show on Instagram at @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another very special episode for you this week.We hosted a phone-in for listeners to share their stories about how coronavirus has impacted their love lives, whether it’s forced them to isolate separately from their partner or they’ve started going on social distancing dates with people at the supermarket.I was also delighted to be joined by a special co-host: previous Millennial Love guest, poet Charly Cox.Charly has just started a brilliant newsletter called A Little Coronamance in which she shares details from her own experiences of virtual dating and sliding into a mysterious actor's DMs.Follow Charly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/charlycox1/Subscribe to her newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/819d3ab82627/charlycoxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's a slightly unusual episode as Olivia speaks to listeners about how coronavirus has impacted their love lives.Living in a national shutdown means that most of us are completely house-bound, rendering our romantic lives somewhat obsolete. Or does it?We hear from Candice, whose new relationship is flourishing on Face Time and Harriet, who has moved in with someone she has just started seeing.There are less-than-ideal scenarios, too, like Ciara, who explains how she has had to continue living in a house with her ex-boyfriend due to the shutdown...If you have an interesting story to share about how the pandemic has affected your love life, please do get in touch via Instagram @millennial_love.If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Millennial Love this week Olivia is joined by singer Ella Eyre to discuss how to balance your dating life and your friends.The pair, who have been pals for more than a decade, dive into what it's like when one of your friends gets into a serious relationship and talk about dating within a friendship group.They also reminisce about old school times, over several of Olivia's favourite rich tea biscuits, and dig up old memories of stealing boyfriends off one another.As always you can keep up to date with everything to do with the show on Instagram @millennial_love. If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olivia is joined in the studio by fashion model Emma Louise Connolly and Made in Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock.On the table for discussion is the use of Instagram in relationships. What do you share, when do you share it and, most importantly, who gets to post it?The couple also reveal who messaged who first, with some surprising revelations in a Millennial Love exclusive!As always you can keep up to date with everything to do with the show on Instagram @millennial_love. If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick start season three Olivia is joined by Love Island winner Dani Dyer to talk about her experience on the show, what it was like to win and how she coped with a relationship, and subsequent break up, in the public eye.Dani also spills the beans on this season of Love Island and which couples she's rooting for.As always you can keep up to date with everything to do with the show on Instagram @millennial_love. If you're a new listener please remember to subscribe and leave us a comment, preferably a nice one!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 of Millennial Love returns on Valentine's Day! Once a fortnight Olivia will be joined by a different guest to discuss everything from how to tell if you’re dating a feminist to how to keep the spark alive in long-term relationships.So keep your eyes peeled for a new episode in your podcast feeds from tomorrow morning.In the meantime keep up to date with everything to do with the show on Instagram, you can follow us at @millennial_love.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Olivia is joined by Olympic cycling hero Victoria Pendleton and fitness entrepreneur Sophie Everard to discuss break ups. What's the best way to get through them? And what are the dos and don'ts of getting over someone?After Victoria's divorce the pair took a surfing trip to Costa Rica. Is there really value in 'finding yourself' abroad, or is it just something that people think they need to do?Plus, Victoria explains why her lesson in love is not to give too much if you don't get it in return.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Olivia is joined by comedian and Griefcast host Cariad Lloyd to discuss grief in relationships. How can you help a partner who is grieving? What should you say to them and what should you definitely not say?The duo discuss the complexities surrounding grief and explore why there's so much stigma surrounding it. Cariad also talks about why you shouldn't be surprised if a partner breaks up with you after losing someone close to them and how this doesn't necessarily mean your relationship is over for good.Plus, she explains why the 'five stages of grief' is grossly misguided information and why there is no right time to move on after losing a partner.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Olivia is joined by TV presenter Grace Woodward and poet Charly Cox to discuss sacrifice in relationships.What lengths do we go to for love? How much of ourselves should we compromise for another person? And what happens when we start changing core parts of our personalities and our appearances to suit their desires?How marriage and childbirth are two of the biggest sacrifices women can make and how having an absent father can hugely impact the way we behave in relationships are also up for discussion.You can follow Grace on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/gracewoodward/You can follow Charly on Instagram here and her new poetry anthology, Validate Me, is available now.https://www.instagram.com/charlycox1/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by Shane Jenek, aka drag queen and artist Courtney Act.The pair discuss how gender fluidity is perceived in 2019 and why there are still so many barriers to overcome with it comes to breaking down some of the stereotypes society attaches to masculinity and femininity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia is joined by activist Gina Martin and writer Flo Perry to discuss feminist sex.What is feminist sex? And how does it differ from, well, regular sex? Olivia, Gina and Flo also discuss the importance of communication in the bedroom, why straight men don’t talk about sex in the same way as other people, and how our parents help to shape our love lives in unexpected ways.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan joins Olivia to discuss how the #MeToo movement changed the dating landscape. The actor and musician opens up about how wider conversations about sexual harassment and manipulation made him reconsider some of his own experiences with women.They also talk about coercive behaviour, emotional neglect and how the term "toxic masculinity" has been monopolized by the media and acquired new meaning.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.