This week, I'm debriefing after my CSF surgery — including the pharmacist who rather helpfully told me to “suck it up.”

Then we're off to Japan for my first onsen experience: why getting completely naked with a room full of strangers was unexpectedly liberating, why I think we could all stand to get a little more comfortable with nudity… and the rather bizarre thing that happened while I was in there.

Plus, some very welcome science for those of us who have absolutely no desire to plunge ourselves into freezing water, and a wholehearted recommendation to play every John Farnham song known to humankind.

Surgery, nudity, women's health and Farnsey. Just another week at The Dally Diaries.

This week on The Dally Diaries: I recommend one of my favourite saucy history podcasts, Betwixt the Sheets with the brilliant and iconic Dr Kate Lister; relive the time I met Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and totally lost the ability to form words; and ask, “What the heck is a CSF venous fistula?” as I head towards surgery to fix mine.

Plus, I reveal my slightly ruthless Facebook birthday ritual: if Facebook tells me it’s your birthday and I realise I barely know you (or, frankly, don’t really care)… congratulations, you may have just reminded me to delete you. 😂

History, celebrity embarrassment, weird medical stuff and social-media housekeeping. Just another week at The Dally Diaries.

This episode is a little bit of everything — much like my brain!I’m talking about the surprising schedule of sloth poo, why Velcro shoes might genuinely change your life, and my complete inability to understand modern art.I also get a little more serious and chat about the craziness of the historical endometriosis timeline and the absolutely bonkers reality of facing a 6–12 month wait just to see a specialist at an endometriosis clinic.So, basically: sloth poo, sensible footwear, chronic illness and questioning whether that’s actually art.Welcome to The Dally Diaries Pod. Grab a cuppa and come have a chat.Intro Music by Jinglelake

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Dally Diaries!

This week I'm talking about the bizarre arrival of summer clothes when it's still damn freezing, the very strange behaviour of a grown adult in response to protests, a gruesome bit of Oxford Street history, why solid shampoo bars are a game-changer, and why Jamiroquai's Virtual Insanity feels weirdly appropriate right now.

Basically, a little bit of everything - the kooky stuff, the important stuff, and everything in between.