Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

93: DIG IN: Getting the Grief Out… and Swearing on Live Radio

Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

Show Notes

What do you do if you think your partner needs therapy but they’re reluctant to go? Is it ok to reduce your friendship group as you get older? Plus, how everyone expresses grief in different ways. Jo & Zoe discuss it all on this week’s Dig In - as well as some live radio mishaps they’d rather forget! Got something to get off your chest? Send a voice note to our Rant Hotline! 07477 038795 GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by: Visit Scotland and QVC 🌍 VisitScotland — Make the most of festival season in Scotland, from the vibrant energy of Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival to the community spirit of the Orkney Folk Festival and the soulful sounds of Edinburgh’s Jazz & Blues Festival. Start planning your spring escape at www.tripadvisor.co.uk/scotland 🌿 QVC - If you’re thinking about giving your garden a bit of a refresh, ‘My Garden Escape’ at QVC is like having a whole garden centre at the touch of a button! Search My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com to discover more, and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. CREDITS Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan Producer: Sam Psyk Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

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