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Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

The Pool

129 episodes

9 months ago

Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email dearviv@thepoolltd.com. All submissions will be kept anonymous.

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Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email dearviv@thepoolltd.com. All submissions will be kept anonymous.

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Episodes (20/129)

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: How can I accept being single forever?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it feels like you'll never find a life partner

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6 years ago

9 minutes 9 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I judge myself for wanting a c-section

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a birth plan dilemma

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6 years ago

9 minutes 11 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: How can I feel confident in my new single life?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to start afresh in the new year when you're feeling lost and confused after a break-up

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6 years ago

8 minutes 27 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

*BUMPER EPISODE* Dear Viv: How can I cope with my nightmare family?

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on spending time with difficult family members

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6 years ago

18 minutes 53 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: My friend let me down after I had a miscarriage

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend doesn't feel like a friend any more

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6 years ago

10 minutes 44 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: How can I support my depressed sister?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to help a sister who's going through a difficult time.

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6 years ago

9 minutes 42 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I find my husband irritating

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you've had enough of your husband

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6 years ago

9 minutes 34 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: How can I get better at public speaking? with Zoe Beaty

In this special episode, The Pool's Zoe Beaty asks Viv how she can stop holding herself back when it comes to owning the room

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6 years ago

30 minutes 46 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

**BUMPER EPISODE** Dear Viv: How will I cope with Christmas this year?

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on Christmas

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6 years ago

19 minutes 36 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I hate my new job

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a new job has eroded your confidence

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6 years ago

10 minutes 53 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I've never had a group of friends

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it seems impossible to meet people and make friends

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6 years ago

8 minutes 50 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: Can I let my boyfriend pay for our holiday?

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to when your new partner offers to pay for an expensive trip

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7 years ago

6 minutes 49 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: My husband's business is ruining our marriage

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when work is getting in the way of your relationship

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7 years ago

7 minutes 21 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

**Bumper Episode** Dear Viv: What's the best way to deal with a break-up?

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on break-ups

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7 years ago

19 minutes 9 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: How can I be a successful freelancer?

On this week’s podcast, Viv gives advice on how to cope brilliantly as a freelancer

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7 years ago

9 minutes 8 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I feel crap about myself all the time

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when everything seems hopeless and you’re worried your moaning is driving your partner away

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7 years ago

10 minutes 12 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: What can I do about my sexist brother?

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a sibling thinks that feminism is "unnecessary"

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7 years ago

7 minutes 48 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: I never have any physical urges but my boyfriend wants "porn-like" sex

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when there's a mismatch in your sex life

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7 years ago

8 minutes 22 seconds

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: Our colleague uses her kids as an excuse to slack off

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a colleague who’s a parent seems to be taking advantage of flexible arrangements

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7 years ago

9 minutes

Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

Dear Viv: Can I keep my husband and the man I had an affair with?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you don't want to end an affair

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7 years ago

10 minutes 33 seconds