The TV and radio presenter has become a refreshing voice of change in recent years thanks to her popular wellness podcast Happy Place, and the release of three self-help books, Calm, Quiet and Happy, in which she draws upon personal experiences to explore how to navigate life’s daily stresses and arrive at a place of happiness.

This year, Cotton has also been furthering the conversation around mental health online, sharing resources, recommendations and advice to help people during the pandemic, as well as candid stories of dealing with anxiety and depression. Her heartfelt commitment to raising awareness is what made her a worthy recipient of The Hope & Grace Mental Health Advocate award at Stylist’s Remarkable Women Awards earlier this year, which recognises a woman who is a champion for the current narrative on mental health.

Fearne Cotton’s frank words about PTSD prove an important point about mental health