Author Hazel Hayes is joined by artists and activists to discuss love, loss, creativity, and the beautiful but maddening process of turning what life throws at us into art.
From best selling novelists to painters and poets, singers and songwriters, these cosy chats are made with writers in mind, but are for anyone looking for a little connection, advice, inspiration, and maybe even a bit of hope and a few giggles in these troubled times.
Hazel is a queer, AuDHD writer and writing coach. She founded Write to Yourself, an online writing community and in-person writing retreats catering to writers of all levels and backgrounds.
Bonus Masterclasses for each episode of this podcast are available exclusively for members of the Write to Yourself community!
Hazel’s first two novels Out of Love and Better by Far, are both available from Penguin. She is currently working on her third book, a sapphic love story based on her own experiences as a queer woman who came out later in life.
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“So Bleak But So Funny" | Sarah Keyworth on Top Surgery, JK Rowling & Turning Life Into Laughter
Tackling everything from top surgery to mental health and gender identity, Sarah Keyworth's comedy is both razor sharp and deeply personal. Today, I'm delighted to be joined by this award winning stand-up, to talk about their ability to turn life into laughter, and their journey to building an incredible career both on television and on stage. We also discuss the absurdity of JK Rowling, the most surprising things about transitioning, and the very raw process of channelling fresh grief into your art.
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-- Books --
Out Of Love (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)
Out Of Love Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)
Better By Far (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)
Better By Far Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
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1 Nov 2026
“You’re Not Broken" | How Unmasking Helped Me Heal From Burnout & Befriend My AuDHD Brain
Here’s everything I wish I’d known about getting my AuDHD diagnosis, from the feelings that took me by surprise, to my experience with medication, and all the practical ways I can help my brain and body every day.
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(https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)Out Of Love (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1) (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)
(https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)Out Of Love Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs) (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)
(https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)Better By Far (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a) (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)
(https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)Better By Far Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9) (https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
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25 Oct 2026
“Honey, Make It Beautiful” | Ling Ling Huang On Sci-Fi, Female Friendships & Making Time For Your Art
Ling Ling Huang is a Grammy-award winning violinist, and author of two of my favourite genre-bending books, Natural Beauty and Immaculate Conception. In this episode, we talk about the complexity of queer female friendships, the darker side of classical music, and the incredibly important practice of carving out time for your art, especially when you're also a mom!
If you love this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a 5⭐ review - it helps me to make more episodes and reach more listeners with these stories.
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-- Books --
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)Out Of Love (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1) (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)
(https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)Out Of Love Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs) (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)
(https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)Better By Far (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a) (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)
(https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)Better By Far Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
(https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
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18 Oct 2026
"Burned Out At 40" | Perimenopause, Autism & ADHD
This episode is about my path to being diagnosed with perimenopause, Autism and ADHD, and realising my burnout was caused by a cocktail of all three! If you're struggling with burnout, questioning if you might be neurodivergent or perimenopausal, then this episode is for you. There'll be a Part 2 soon with more info on life post diagnosis, and how to befriend burnout, whatever the cause!
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(https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)Out Of Love (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1) (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Love-Hazel-Hayes/dp/0593184521/ref=asc_df_0593184521?mcid=40b04796b013379ea5f87f2bc753bb9d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697310571785&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=235834412338930047&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006812&hvtargid=pla-1239755860524&psc=1&hvocijid=235834412338930047-0593184521-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1)
(https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)Out Of Love Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs) (https://link.amazon/B00i9MiRs)
(https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)Better By Far (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a) (https://link.amazon/B00oSFf1a)
(https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)Better By Far Audio Book (https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
(https://link.amazon/B06EXbgh9)
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11 Oct 2026
"It's Just Logistics" | Louise Pentland on Motherhood, Embracing Autism & Learning To Live With Loss
Host Hazel Hayes interviews expert storyteller Louise Pentland about embracing adulthood autism, trauma, and loss with humor and resilience.
4 Oct 2026
“Time is My Religion” | dodie on Songwriting, Derealisation, and Befriending Your Brain
Host Hazel Hayes interviews award-winning musician dodie about songwriting, derealisation, and mental health strategies.
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