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Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

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 qualification... Read more

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Dear Viv: I'm afraid of people judging my age-gap relationship

Dear Viv: I'm afraid of people judging my age-gap relationship

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses worrying about looking old, how to deal with age gap judgement, when smoking gets ... Read more

30 May 2017

19mins

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Dear Viv: My boyfriend can't break away from his ex

Dear Viv: My boyfriend can't break away from his ex

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses a new boyfriend who's still struggling to break up with an ex Hosted on Acast. See... Read more

1 May 2018

9mins

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Dear Viv: will you look after my kids for the summer holidays?

Dear Viv: will you look after my kids for the summer holidays?

This week's episode of Waving, Not Drowning, is a parenting special. Viv discusses coping with the school holidays, unde... Read more

7 Jul 2015

14mins

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Dear Viv: In My Head Special

Dear Viv: In My Head Special

In this week's In My Head special, we talk about what it's like when you feel like you're not good enough, how to help a... Read more

25 Aug 2015

8mins

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Dear Viv: I've never had a group of friends

Dear Viv: I've never had a group of friends

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it seems impossible to meet people and make friends Hosted on Acas... Read more

13 Nov 2018

8mins

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Dear Viv: I'm in a bad way after leaving an abusive relationship

Dear Viv: I'm in a bad way after leaving an abusive relationship

In this week’s podcast, Viv answers a question from a woman who has left a difficult relationship but now doesn’t know h... Read more

13 Jun 2017

10mins

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Dear Viv: My flatmate never leaves her room

Dear Viv: My flatmate never leaves her room

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with an introvert flatmate, feeling pessimistic about a career in the ... Read more

25 Jul 2017

16mins

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Dear Viv: How can I get better at public speaking? with Zoe Beaty

Dear Viv: How can I get better at public speaking? with Zoe Beaty

In this special episode, The Pool's Zoe Beaty asks Viv how she can stop holding herself back when it comes to owning the... Read more

27 Nov 2018

30mins

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Dear Viv: My sister says I'm fat-shaming her. Am I?

Dear Viv: My sister says I'm fat-shaming her. Am I?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses what happens when your sister suddenly puts on a lot of weight, time without kids ... Read more

4 Aug 2015

8mins

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Dear Viv: My husband's anxiety is taking over my life

Dear Viv: My husband's anxiety is taking over my life

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your partner’s mental health threatens to derail everything. Hoste... Read more

8 Aug 2017

14mins

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Dear Viv: I'm split between divorced parents

Dear Viv: I'm split between divorced parents

In this week's episode, Viv discusses long-distance relationships, unhelpful housemates, buying a tablet for a 3-year-ol... Read more

9 Feb 2016

12mins

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Dear Viv: I need a glass of wine every night. Do I have a problem?

Dear Viv: I need a glass of wine every night. Do I have a problem?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses how to help a friend who can't get a date, the perils of being an unintentional ma... Read more

3 Nov 2015

13mins

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Dear Viv: I've fallen out with a friend, but want to keep our mutual friends

Dear Viv: I've fallen out with a friend, but want to keep our mutual friends

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend lets you down and you don’t know where to turn. Hosted on... Read more

15 May 2018

10mins

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Dear Viv: My husband's business is ruining our marriage

Dear Viv: My husband's business is ruining our marriage

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when work is getting in the way of your relationship Hosted on Acast. S... Read more

30 Oct 2018

7mins

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Dear Viv: How can I cope with my first Christmas alone?

Dear Viv: How can I cope with my first Christmas alone?

In this week's Christmas special, Viv discusses dealing with the pressure of hosting, a first Christmas after losing par... Read more

12 Dec 2017

19mins

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Dear Viv: My boyfriend dumped me over my sick mum

Dear Viv: My boyfriend dumped me over my sick mum

This week Viv discusses what happens when a break-up happens in the middle of a crisis, turning 30 and feeling like you'... Read more

21 Jul 2015

9mins

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**Bumper Episode** Dear Viv: What's the best way to deal with a break-up?

**Bumper Episode** Dear Viv: What's the best way to deal with a break-up?

In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on break-ups Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy... Read more

27 Oct 2018

19mins

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Dear Viv: Can I keep my husband and the man I had an affair with?

Dear Viv: Can I keep my husband and the man I had an affair with?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you don't want to end an affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri... Read more

18 Sep 2018

10mins

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Dear Viv: My girlfriend has no interest in sex

Dear Viv: My girlfriend has no interest in sex

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your partner isn't interested in physical affection or intimacy Ho... Read more

7 Aug 2018

9mins

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Dear Viv: My boyfriend won't show me affection in public

Dear Viv: My boyfriend won't show me affection in public

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your boyfriend's aversion to PDAs is putting you off him Hosted on... Read more

28 Aug 2018

8mins

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