Reasons To Be Joyful with Gaby Roslin

Actors Helen George and Yvette Robinson join Gaby for a natter about all things joy! The two friends have launched a new podcast - Mystic Mates - in which they will explore mystical happenings and supernatural situations through meaningful conversations, light-hearted laughs and wild personal stories. Featuring special guests, readers and real-life stories from their audience.Helen & Yvette first met performing together in the West End, however it was their interests in the esoteric that forged their friendship in the stars. After buying a pack of tarot cards in Covent Garden twenty years ago, their love for the spiritual realm has helped them navigate two decades worth of love, loss, grief and many unexpected turns that life has thrown their way. However, they’re not alone. In fact, a YouGov poll showed that over 40% of British women said they’d had a tarot reading, as cards and witches spells fill the shelves of high-street shops.Gaby delves into their hilarious and heartwarming stories from twenty years of friendship, as well as unpacking how their spiritual beliefs have lifted them up during troubling times and the spiritual encounters which have led to some of their happiest moments including how an intention setting session at a New Years party led Helen to meeting ’the one’ the following day! 

Henry Lewis and Dave Hearn from Mischeif Theatre (The Play That Goes Wrong) join Gaby for chat - and a bit of cheeky mischief of course! Their new show - The Comedy About Spies - is in full flow in London's West End and is HILARIOUS! Gaby chats to them about how they met, how The Play That Goes Wrong came about, and the early years of the company. One of the things they have learned from doing these silly shows is how much they have resonated with people going through tough times. Often the cast are told by audience members that they have helped them get through a tough time. There's something quite powerful about laughter - and about the joyful release of laughter. They now have shows on in London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney - as well as TV specials and new shows in the works. The mischief never stops!!!

Director George Jaques and actor Ruby Stokes join Gaby for a natter about their new film, 'Sunny Dancer'. Gaby is OBsessed with the film and is telling everyone to see it! Here's the synopsis:As if conquering cancer wasn't hard enough, 17-year-old Ivy's parents sign her up to spend her summer at what she calls "chemo camp", where she manages to find unexpected friends in a group of misfits and has a summer she'll never forget.George and Ruby chat about the film, their careers, working together and what brings them joy; acting, friendships, poetry and cuddly toys!

**please note, there's a bit of fruity language in this episode!**Gaby welcomes the actor, writer and filmmaker Lucas Jones to the podcast, whose debut poetry collection - I Still Believe in Miracles: Poems to Find Meaning in Difficult Time - was published in January 2026.Lucas reflects on his many different channels of creativity, first sharing his poetry on social media, the connections and solace that his words have provided, as well as memorable  encounters with Mark Hamill and Stephen Spielberg.We also hear about the two women who are fundamental to Lucas' joy. Including his mum Sharon, who helped shape him through her love and kindness, and makes a beautiful guest appearance.

Gaby welcomes bestselling author, speaker and ordained Buddhist monk, Sam Yo, to the podcast. Sam chats about his early career in the West End and what motivated him to move to Thailand to become a monk. They discuss energy, soul, mentors and of course...joy! Sam has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their physical and mindset potential. He is a graduate of the Laban Center with a degree in movement and dance, a certified Pilates instructor, a NASM personal trainer too.