On this weeks episode, Hannah is joined by acclaimed actress Pippa Nixon.

Together, they discuss their 25-year friendship, motherhood, spirituality, love and so

much more. In Sisterhood, Creativity & Faith, Hannah and Pippa explore how to stay

connected to a sister from a different mister when your life trajectories take wildly

different turns.

Please be advised that this conversation covers an incident of sexual harassment. If this

theme feels triggering, you should skip between 11:30 to 15:25 mark. If you are in any

way affected by this part of our discussion, please see the organisation below for

support.

https://www.acas.org.uk/sexual-harassment/get-help-and-support

This episode also contains swearing and sexual references.

Pippa Nixon is an actress of formidable talent. She has performed for most of the

leading UK theatres, including The Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s

Globe, National Theatre and London’s West End. She has played a plethora of

Shakespeare's Canon, including Rosalind in As You Like It, Ophelia in Hamlet, Lady

Anne in Richard III, and was the first woman to play The Bastard in King John.

She is currently filming season 7 of the hit TV series Unforgotten, which you can watch

on Netflix and will be playing Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s

Globe from June to October 2026.

Book recommendations:

The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love by Marianne Williamson

Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson

When life takes you down an unconventional path and you meet a kindred soul - why

not try to make a baby together? In this episode, our host Hannah Gittos explores doing

just that with her best friend, actor, writer and producer, Thomas Lyle Cottle.

This episode is a warm, humorous, raw and honest look at trying to have a baby in a

platonic relationship, but one that is built to last for life.

Please note: This episode explores IVF and fertility. There is also discussion of

miscarriage so if this theme feels triggering, you may want to pause at about the 1 hour

and 5-minute mark. It also contains references to masturbation and sexual health.

For any help or support on the topics raised in this week’s episode, please see the

brilliant organisations below:

Miscarriage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

Cradle Charity: https://cradlecharity.org/

Cyprus IVF Hospital: https://cyprusivfhospital.com/

Tom Cottle is an actor, writer, comedian and producer. He is a founding member of the

5* sketch group Comedy Bitch, along with our host Hannah. He wrote, produced and

starred in the award-winning short film David’s Fine starring Julia Davis. He also wrote

and co-produced alongside the brilliant Gina Lyons of Gobby Girl Productions, Not

Sophie’s Choice starring Catherine Tate and Alex Macqueen. He is currently producing

his first feature film and improvised comedy documentary.