ON FINDING THE ONE… With Miranda Hart, Celeste Barber and Glennon Doyle

About this episode

This episode explores various experiences of finding love at different stages of life with guests Miranda Hart, Celeste Barber, and Glennon Doyle.

This is a special episode, sponsored by Bumble, taking a look at all the different ways we can meet someone: whether you meet young, in your 50s, or post-divorce. The three women in this episode (and four if you count me!) - are here to show us that finding the love of your life isn’t always straight-forwards, or linear. First up, you'll hear from the brilliant and hilarious Miranda Hart, who got married when she was 51, and talks through her first date with her now husband. Then Australian comedian Celeste Barber talks about meeting her ‘hot husband’ young, and quickly becoming a step-mum to two young children. Finally, American author Glennon Doyle talks about leaving her marriage for the love of her life, Abby – and co-parenting her three children with her ex-husband in a blended family. I hope this episode brings you as much laughter, reassurance and warmth as each of those guests have brought me. And hopefully it inspires you to refresh your Bumble profile, or download Bumble now! Listen to Miranda’s full episode here: swap.fm/l/oTScN30b80GflJtO4rgu Listen to Celeste’s full episode here: swap.fm/l/qLmwfjyeSolWuFeaHGdt Listen to Glennon’s full episode here…

People in this episode

Guests: Miranda Hart, Celeste Barber, Glennon Doyle

Topics covered

• finding love
• relationships
• dating
• blended families

Keywords

• Bumble
• comedy
• marriage
• co-parenting

Sponsors

Bumble

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bumble

Books & works: FINDING THE ONE, How To Fail

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