61: DIG IN: Mangetout Cats and the World’s Best Sister

It’s February. Praise be. Jo and Zo kick off with the brutal truth about running (sometimes you feel like a gazelle, sometimes you feel like a fridge). Lauren asks how honest to be with kids when you’re struggling, Claire’s facing redundancy at 54 and the merch ideas are getting delightfully out of hand. Watch or listen now.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Sofology & Ancient + Brave✨ Sofology - Being fussy pays off… especially when it comes to sofas. If you’re a proudly particular perfectionist who wants your home - and your sofa - just so, you’ll feel right at home with us. Jo and Zoe chat about why being picky when sofa shopping actually matters, and how a little fussiness now can save you from BIG sofa regrets later. At Sofology, we don’t just sell sofas - we help you find the one you’ll love (and never want to get off) for years to come.  Browse our fuss-approved range: https://www.sofology.co.uk/sofas✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny PapeDig It is a Persephonica production

January drags on, but Dig It brings the JOY! Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball chat Harry Styles’ brilliance, unforgettable BRIT Awards moments and garden centres as emotional lifelines.WATCH ON YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/SLNSuh1aihQSUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by QVC &  Ancient + Brave✨QVC – Click below to discover QVC’s range of wellbeing products and support. And don't forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) https://www.qvcuk.com/content/health-and-fitness.html?cid=PR-IF-Digit&e22=janwellbeing ✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny PapeDig It is a Persephonica production

Friendship gets tested, wardrobes hide secrets, and someone makes a decision involving a Nokia that can never be undone. Jo and Zoe cover the stuff no one warns you about - from what really happens after a friend has a baby, to the most deranged act of revenge we’ve ever heard.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by QVC &  Ancient + Brave✨QVC – Click below to discover QVC’s range of wellbeing products and support. And don't forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) https://www.qvcuk.com/content/health-and-fitness.html?cid=PR-IF-Digit&e22=janwellbeing ✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny PapeDig It is a Persephonica production

Jo and Zoe discuss the Beckham drama (honestly, heartbreaking). There’s 2016 nostalgia, a running mishap featuring “first aiders”, and celeb sightings in very mundane places. Plus Sow & Tell: hellebores, greenhouses, pottery and parsnips. Watch or listen now.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by QVC &  Ancient + Brave✨QVC – Click below to discover QVC’s range of wellbeing products and support. And don't forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) https://www.qvcuk.com/content/health-and-fitness.html?cid=PR-IF-Digit&e22=janwellbeing ✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny PapeDig It is a Persephonica production 

There’s advice for juggling work, study and physio, a moving message about love, ageing parents and a final day spent in the garden.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by QVC &  Ancient + Brave✨QVC – Click below to discover QVC’s range of wellbeing products and support. And don't forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) https://www.qvcuk.com/content/health-and-fitness.html?cid=PR-IF-Digit&e22=janwellbeing ✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny PapeDig It is a Persephonica production

A full house, a full sink, and a fully deranged squirrel shaking the bird feeder. This week, Zoe and Jo dive into life as full nesters. Plus, birthdays, birds, Golden Globes glam, and a surprising shout-out to Rose Byrne’s reptilian childcare strategy.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by QVC &  Ancient + Brave✨QVC – Click below to discover QVC’s range of wellbeing products and support. And don't forget to use the code QDIG10 for £10 off your first purchase (minimum spends apply, see QVC website for full terms and conditions) https://www.qvcuk.com/content/health-and-fitness.html?cid=PR-IF-Digit&e22=janwellbeing ✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithVideo Editors: Danny PepeDig It is a Persephonica production

Another wild ride in this week’s Dig In. How do you give up drinking in what many would call the toughest month of the year? How do you stop your husband’s sister from taking the absolute piss on holiday? And is cancelling plans the worst social crime imaginable — or is it fine if you do it early? Plus, we share another truly legendary poo panic story. Watch or listen now.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithVideo Editors: Cameron LairdDig It is a Persephonica production

Jo and Zoe are here with a ‘jolly’ good idea to beat the January blues. Do most women only wear a fraction of the bras they own? Plus, a full-bodied rant about Easter arriving far too soon.Watch or listen now.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGARDEN WITH ISH 🌸January might feel quiet in the garden, but it’s the perfect moment to plan for spring. This week, Ish is talking cherry blossom - specifically a brilliant dwarf variety called Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’, which is ideal for smaller gardens or pots and delivers the most beautiful spring display. Ish explains what to look for when buying a dormant tree, how to check it’s healthy, and why cherry blossom is far easier to grow than you might think.For more gardening wisdom, follow Ish on Instagram and check out his brand new YouTube channel, with fresh episodes every Thursday. Be sure to subscribe.👉 Gardening with Ish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Gardening-with-ish👉 Follow Ish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardening.with.ish/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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithVideo Editors: Cameron LairdDig It is a Persephonica production

Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Jo and Zoe to talk about the small tweaks that make us happier in our day-to-day lives. They chat micro-stress doses (and why your phone might be sabotaging your morning before you’ve even put the kettle on), and a gratitude practice that even skeptics can try. HIS BOOK IS OUT NOW - HAPPY MIND, HAPPY LIFEDr Rangan Chatterjee explores happiness as a daily practice, built through small, sustainable habits. His Core Happiness model focuses on contentment, control and alignment at any age.Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/book/happy-mind-happy-life/rangan-chatterjee/9781405982160 HIS CHANNEL 4 SHOW - LIVE WELL WITH THE DRUG-FREE DOCTORIn this Channel 4 one-off, Dr Rangan meets people living with chronic conditions to explore how lifestyle changes can transform health. It’s a hopeful, practical look at living well beyond medication. Watch from Thursday: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/live-well-with-the-drug-free-doctor SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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 SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithVideo Editors: Cameron LairdDig It is a Persephonica production

It’s a crate-digging end-of-year special as Jo and Zoe look back on 2025. Plus: the albums, gigs, TV and films that got us through. Watch or listen now.ASTROLOGER FRANCESCA ODDIEHuge thanks to astrologer Francesca Oddie for reading our birth charts and giving us a sneak peek at what 2026 might have in store. https://www.francescaoddie.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET 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 SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave✨Ancient + Brave – This January isn’t about being “good”, it’s about having energy that actually lasts. Ancient + Brave’s True Creatine+ supports strength, cognition and steady energy without the jitters or crash. It’s neutral tasting, dissolves easily and fits effortlessly into real life. They’re also a certified B Corp and members of 1% for the Planet, so it’s good for you and good for the planet too. Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly wellness rituals, plus get a free ritual scoop. Head to ancientandbrave.earth/planet to get started.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithVideo Editors: Cameron LairdDig It is a Persephonica production