Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

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 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 we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email dearviv@thepoolltd.com. All submissions will be kept anonymous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

January 14, 2019 9 mins
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it feels like you'll never find a life partner

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a birth plan dilemma

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to start afresh in the new year when you're feeling lost and confused after a break-up

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In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on spending time with difficult family members

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend doesn't feel like a friend any more

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to help a sister who's going through a difficult time.

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December 3, 2018 9 mins
On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do if you've had enough of your husband

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

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In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on Christmas

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November 19, 2018 10 mins
On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a new job has eroded your confidence

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when it seems impossible to meet people and make friends

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to when your new partner offers to pay for an expensive trip

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when work is getting in the way of your relationship

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In this monthly special, Viv looks into the archives for some wisdom on break-ups

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On this week’s podcast, Viv gives advice on how to cope brilliantly as a freelancer

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when everything seems hopeless and you’re worried your moaning is driving your partner away

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a sibling thinks that feminism is "unnecessary" 

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when there's a mismatch in your sex life

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On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a colleague who’s a parent seems to be taking advantage of flexible arrangements

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On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when you don't want to end an affair

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