Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

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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...

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Recent episodes

  • Dear Viv: How can I accept being single forever?Jan 15, 2019 · 9 min
  • Dear Viv: I judge myself for wanting a c-sectionJan 8, 2019 · 9 min
  • Dear Viv: How can I feel confident in my new single life?Jan 1, 2019 · 8 min
  • *BUMPER EPISODE* Dear Viv: How can I cope with my nightmare family?Dec 29, 2018 · 19 min
  • Dear Viv: My friend let me down after I had a miscarriageDec 18, 2018 · 11 min
  • Dear Viv: How can I support my depressed sister?Dec 11, 2018 · 10 min
  • Dear Viv: I find my husband irritatingDec 4, 2018 · 10 min
  • Dear Viv: How can I get better at public speaking? with Zoe BeatyNov 27, 2018 · 31 min
  • **BUMPER EPISODE** Dear Viv: How will I cope with Christmas this year?Nov 24, 2018 · 20 min
  • Dear Viv: I hate my new jobNov 20, 2018 · 11 min

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