Julian Clary on easing anxiety: “I just forgot to have a panic attack!”

Can laughter ease anxiety? Comedian Julian Clary certainly thinks so. After living some incredibly dark events and anxious times, he’s decided to choose to laugh and think positive thoughts. In this chat with Fearne, Julian talks about feeling naturally happier and more comfortable in his skin as he got older. Most things, he says, just aren’t as important as you think they are, and that’s a freeing realisation. Julian also explains why he’s embraced causing outrage and even offence. Fearne and Julian share how they’ve each combatted poor sleep, and the sleeping aids, medications, and techniques that have worked for them. Plus, Julian’s not a massive fan of therapy, so he turns the tables on Fearne and quizzes her about her experience of it... A Fistful of Clary, Julian’s western-themed stand-up tour, will be heading out round the UK from 30th April. Get your tickets now: julianclary.co.uk Chapters: 00:00 - 01:15 Intro 01:16 - 03:45 Managing stage nerves, overcoming anxiety, and embracing performance. 03:46 - 06:20 How fame shifts priorities and perspectives over time. 06:21 - 09:10 Using humor to cope with grief, loss, and personal struggles. 09:11 - 12:30 Pushing boundaries in television and challenging societal norms. 12:31 - 15:45 Navigating fame while maintaining a private and personal life. 15:46 - 19:20 The highs and lows of the entertainment industry. 19:21 - 22:40 Coping with anxiety, stress, and maintaining well-being. 22:41 - 26:00 The evolution of comedy and Julian’s role in its transformation. 26:01 - 29:30 Writing books, storytelling, and the creative process. 29:31 - 33:10 Sleep, daily routines, and finding mental clarity. 33:11 - 36:45 Different approaches to therapy, mindset, and personal growth. 36:46 - 40:15 Life reflections, career lessons, and future aspirations. 40:16 - 43:30 The joy of making people laugh and comedy’s impact on audiences. 43:31 - 46:50 Upcoming projects, tour extensions, and new writing ventures. 46:51 - 49:15 Final reflections and a lighthearted farewell. ABOUT HAPPY PLACE Fearne's HAPPY PLACE is a place to celebrate honesty, authenticity and community. Fearne delves into life, love, loss and everything in-between by chatting to inspiring individuals who have made a change in their own lives or help other people to find different ways of seeing life as she reveals what happiness means to them. Happy Place is a space that is safe for all where difference is celebrated and the extraordinary is discovered. A place to focus on the positives and to help you find the joy every day - big or small. Still haven't subscribed to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place on Youtube? ► https://bit.ly/371zqza ABOUT FEARNE COTTON Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter, mother, broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place, a place where Fearne holds difficult but important conversations to encourage self-care and self-appreciation, creating a positive impact on the world, giving everyone a voice and actively listening. CONNECT WITH FEARNE COTTON Instagram:   / fearnecotton   Facebook:   / fearnecotton   Twitter:   / fearnecotton