Season 10, Episode 5: A sense of self (with guest Marianne Jones)
Description
Dahlia is joined by journalist Marianne Jones to discuss the importance of identity and how to retain a sense of self as life circumstance's change.
Marianne reflects on the moments of change across her career and how stress meant that she had to prioritise her health and take a change in direction - and what that meant for her identity.
Marianne is honest about the challenges that life can bring but offers advice on the link between confidence, resilience and finding joy in the everyday.
Dahlia and Marianne also discuss the work that Marianne does for Dementia UK and Marianne shares how vital clothing was to helping her Mum retain a sense of self as she lived with dementia.
Marianne Jones is a multi award-winning journalist, editor and broadcaster. Currently joint features director of YOU magazine, she has edited the Sunday Telegraph’s Stella Magazine, the Saturday Telegraph Magazine, andGrazia. She has co-hosted a number 1 podcast, Been There Done That Got the Podcast, and is an ambassador for the charity Dementia UK.