Great Company with Jamie Laing

Misconceptions about the gut, it's astonishing connection to our mental wellbeing, and the truth about Ultra-Processed Foods, leading expert and Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati joins Jamie for this special guest expert episode of Great Company.

Dr Federica reveals staggering statistics, sheds light on alcohol's direct impact on risk of cancer [16.12], unpacks common misconceptions [05.50] and explains the surprising link between diet and our personal lives - from dating, to fertility [29.20]

This is a fascinating conversation that will nourish your mind and change your eating habits.

TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide

Living in fear, burying the past and discovering magic in unusual places, STEVE FRAYNE is one of the most successful magicians of our time, having overcome health issues, bullies, and an alter-ego that came to be too much to live up to.

Having destroyed his alter-ego, DYNAMO, in December 2023, Steven chats to Jamie about the beauty of naiveté, arriving in London on a £1 Megabus from Bradford, to taking a leap in the states, which ultimately led to him to find the persona of Dynamo. It’s a story inspired from humble origins of watching his grandfather perform magic [06.55], which has enabled him to overcome shyness and connect with people all over the world [28.22]. Steven also opens up about finding light after dark times [34.59]

AND of course, Steven blows Jamie away with some sleight of hand, and real magic. 

This episode is truly inspiring and shows that everyone has their own magic to share…

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THE CREDITS:

Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone

Assistant Producer: Gurlina Heer

Booking: Ben Johns

Video: Jamie Gilbert

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Craving validation, the pitfalls of being a perfectionist and having to grow up quickly, Zara Larsson's lived a lifetime in the spotlight; her story is one of fearlessness and passion.

Join Jamie as he chats to the sunniest popstar in the biz; from finding fame aged 10, to why Beyonce brings her to tears, Zara is a force of good energy and positivity. However, with great fame comes responsibility - Zara shares about her destructive teens [31.58], her innate need for validation [14.23] and the pressure of living up to the success of her first album [46.03].

TW: This episode contains discussion of baby loss

Finding peace after miscarriage, overcoming heartbreak six times and surviving bullying at school, Jamie is joined by his great friend, and podcasting OG, Elizabeth Day.

As the powerhouse behind hit podcast. 'How to Fail', with over 50 million downloads, Elizabeth is a voice of resilience, discussing divorce, fertility struggles and navigating the transformative decades of Elizabeth Day's life, from the pursuit of coolness in her twenties to the acceptance of herself in her forties

....not to mention the intriguing first encounter between Elizabeth and Jamie, including a digger and a LOT of tequila.

This episode is open, honest and incredibly raw.

Being a rule-breaker, suffering postpartum depression and experiencing huge heartbreak. Paloma Faith unveils her vulnerable side to Jamie, delving deep into her head and her heart.

Paloma has a distinctly unique perspective on life which shapes her to be the singer-a songwriter and style icon we know today. Emotions flow as she shares her journey through heartbreak, the role resentment played in the breakdown of her decade-long relationship and the happiness she has found through the love of her kids.