Skip to content
PodcastMentions logo
PodcastMentions
Back to The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett artwork
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettApr 19, 2021

Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett.

Guest: Elizabeth Day

Notable books mentioned: Failosophy by Elizabeth Day, How to Fail by Elizabeth Day, It Does

Shop This Episode

Buy the books listeners heard in this conversation.

Failosophy cover
Mentioned at 3:01
Failosophy
Elizabeth Day

The host mentions 'Failosophy' to explore the concept of failure as a byproduct of societal expectations. This discussion highlights how personal e…

Buy on AmazonJump to mention
How to Fail cover
Mentioned at 3:34
How to Fail
Elizabeth Day

The host discusses how societal expectations shape our perceptions of success and failure, referencing Elizabeth Day's work. The mention of 'How to…

Buy on AmazonJump to mention
It Does cover
Mentioned at 5:58
It Does

The host mentions the book 'It Does' to illustrate how societal conditioning can distort personal definitions of success and happiness. They reflec…

Buy on AmazonJump to mention
Listen
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett artwork
Episode audio
Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett • Tap any mention timestamp to jump straight into playback.
Ready to play
0:00--:--
Open audio sourceMore from The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Episode summary, books & quotes

Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure mentions Failosophy by Elizabeth Day, How to Fail by Elizabeth Day, and It Does with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

FailosophyHow to FailIt Does
Guest: Elizabeth Day
Episode summary
This week I am joined by Elizabeth Day – an English novelist, journalist and broadcaster. She was a feature writer for The Observer for the best part of a decade and currently writes for You magazine. Elizabeth has written an incredible six books and is a fellow podcaster with her critically acclaimed podcast ‘How to Fail with Elizabeth Day’ where she interviews guests who discuss what their failures taught them. The Podcast has been celebrated by celebrities, literary luminaries and is listened to by millions of people worldwide. It is with no surprise the podcast has gone on to win Day the Rising Star Award at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. Being vulnerable is something we all find incredibly hard to do but in this episode Elizabeth was willing to be vulnerable open and honest about her truth, trauma and some of her most testing times. Follow Elizabeth: Twitter - https://twitter.com/elizabday Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday https://www.elizabethdayonline.co.uk Support after miscarriage - https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support/miscarriage-information-and-support/support-after-miscarriage Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo
Book mentions3
Media mentions0
Search intent answers

Quick FAQ

Direct answers for the summary, books, and takeaways queries sending search traffic to this episode.

What is Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure about?

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett.

Listen to the episode

What are the main takeaways from Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure?

These are the strongest takeaways surfaced by the transcript, summary copy, and linked mentions for Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure.

  • The conversation centers on failure and social expectations.
  • A second recurring theme is social expectations and failure.
  • Referenced books include Failosophy by Elizabeth Day and How to Fail by Elizabeth Day.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals grappling with societal pressures and personal definitions of success. and Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of success.
Listen with timestamps

Which books are mentioned in Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure?

Failosophy by Elizabeth Day, How to Fail by Elizabeth Day, and It Does are the clearest linked books in this episode, each tied back to transcript timestamps and quote cards.

Jump to books mentioned

Why are listeners searching for Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure?

Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure keeps attracting summary-style searches because this page combines episode context, transcript quotes, book references, and direct jump links back into the audio.

See topic signals
Topic and sentiment signals

Aggregated from transcript-derived mention metadata for better topical navigation and citation.

Top triggers
failure and social expectations(1)social expectations and failure(1)societal expectations of success(1)
Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(3)
Audience signals
Individuals grappling with societal pressures and personal definitions of success.Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of successIndividuals questioning societal norms and seeking personal growth.

Books Mentioned

Failosophy cover
Failosophy
Elizabeth Day
Best for Individuals grappling with societal pressures and personal definitions of success.Often cited around failure and social expectations

“Elizabeth Day discusses her book 'Failosophy' about failure and how societal expectations shape our understanding of success and failure.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals grappling with societal pressures and personal definitions of success.
Key quote: “I realised that failure is what happens when life doesn't go according to plan.”
The host mentions 'Failosophy' to explore the concept of failure as a byproduct of societal expectations. This discussion highlights how personal experiences and societal pressures shape one's understanding of success and failure.
ASIN: 0008420386
Buy on Amazon
How to Fail cover
How to Fail
Elizabeth Day
Best for Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of successOften cited around social expectations and failure

“Elizabeth Day mentions her book 'How to Fail' and how it relates to her podcast of the same name, exploring the concept of failure.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals grappling with societal pressures and definitions of success
Key quote: “I realised that failure is what happens when life doesn't go according to plan.”
The host discusses how societal expectations shape our perceptions of success and failure, referencing Elizabeth Day's work. The mention of 'How to Fail' highlights the importance of redefining failure in a way that aligns with personal truths rather than societal norms.
ASIN: 0008327351
Buy on Amazon
It Does cover
It Does
Best for Individuals questioning societal norms and seeking personal growth.Often cited around societal expectations of success

“The speaker refers to their own book titled 'It Does', discussing themes of societal expectations and personal success.”

View mention details
Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals questioning societal norms and seeking personal growth.
Key quote: “That's why my book has the name It Does.”
The host mentions the book 'It Does' to illustrate how societal conditioning can distort personal definitions of success and happiness. They reflect on their own experiences and how overcoming challenges led to a deeper understanding of their true self.
ASIN: 0890514844
Buy on Amazon

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

No movie or documentary mentions yet

This episode does not have extracted media mentions yet.