Episodes
The world fell in love with Jessie Wynter and Farmer Will when they fell in love on the 2023 Winter edition of Love Island. Ever since, they have found social media stardom - sharing their experiences living on Will's farm, renovating their house and dealing with long-distance (Jessie is from Australia, whilst Will is from the UK). On this weeks episode of King of Hearts, Chiara, Jessie and Will discuss their journey from the villa to the farm - including their romantic gestures (the...
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
From the Love Island villa to campaigner and activist, Sharon Gaffka has shown how you can truly use your platform to make a difference. Having participated in Love Island UK in 2015 after having been a civil servant for the government, she has dedicated herself to campaigning for the prevention of violence against women and girls - earning herself a spot on the Women In Westminster: The 100 list. On this weeks episode of King of Hearts, Chiara and Sharon discuss the toxic culture around...
Published 11/13/24
You might recognise todays guest from Netflix's hit series Heartstopper, or the 2024 edition of Celebrity Big Brother... Bradley Riches is on this weeks episode of King of Hearts! Bradley has a unique journey to finding love - having gotten engaged to his fiancé aged 22. Falling in love young comes after years of accepting his sexuality and coming up against bullying. At the same time, Bradley has been on a journey to discovering that he is autistic and all that comes with this: navigating...
Published 11/06/24
First dates are an important entry in the world of dating... but what if you haven't been on a first date for a while. Fearful of being rusty? Need some help? We've got you! On this weeks episode of King of Hearts, Chiara shares all of her tips on overcoming first date nerves, the pros and cons of dating from apps and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset. What should you save for the second date? How do you manage expectations? Chiara has her thoughts on these crucial topics!...
Published 10/30/24
We have our first repeat guest on King of Hearts! Best-selling author and five-board accredited life coach Michelle Elman first appeared on the podcast in March 2024 to talk about the important of keeping relationships private and respecting your boundaries. Well... a lot of life has happened since then! In April 2024, Michelle revealed that she had called her own engagement off... after finding out that her partner had repeatedly cheated on her. Now, having both gone through big break-ups...
Published 10/23/24
We're coming live from Paris Fashion Week again for another inspiring episode of King of Hearts! This week, reflecting from a whirlwind fashion month, Chiara is talking about how overcoming insecurity can help you achieve your dream life. Chiara shares her transformative experience participating in the Miss England pageant and how dealing with body image issues through that ended up boosting her confidence. She also shares the details of her dream board as well as the importance of writing...
Published 10/16/24
We're live from Paris Fashion Week for this weeks episode of King of Hearts! Whilst Chiara has been navigating numerous fashion shows, she has been reflecting on how she has idealised potential partners in the past, and the trap of doing this for women. Chiara shares her experiences on recognising and letting go of the fantasy versions of people - both in present and past relationships - and has her tips on how perceive your relationships accurately. Hint: It's packed full of self-acceptance...
Published 10/09/24
Summer is well and truly over and Chiara King is reflecting on all that she learnt whilst pursuing her Hot Girl Summer! As she navigated her first single Summer in a while, Chiara looks back on partying hard and attempting to navigate dating apps. Chiara also shares her story of going on a date with an older man (who ended up being married!) and the valuable lessons she learnt from the experience. It's packed full of highs and lows, with lessons to look toward the future with newfound clarity...
Published 10/02/24
When it comes to brutal honesty, todays guest is never going to hold back. Host of the chart-topping podcast The Slumflower Hour and author of the #1 Sunday Times bestsellers "How To Get Over A Boy" and "What A Time To Be Alone", this week Chiara is joined by viral sensation Chidera Eggerue, also know as The Slumflower. Chiara and The Slumflower talk the importance of self-worth and identifying power dynamics in dating. They also address the impact of the societal pressures on women on...
Published 09/25/24
From attachment to self-love, and learning the importance of self-worth, this weeks episode of King of Hearts has something for every hopeless romantic. Chiara is joined by her friend, content creator Dominic Lawrence, who has grown his following online through his viral comedy skits. Earlier this year, Dominic made his on-screen debut in the Netflix show "Geek Girl". Chiara and Dominic talk about the societal pressures surrounding relationships, and the important of emphasising self-love and...
Published 09/18/24
Would you ever get married to a stranger? Well, that's exactly what Thomas Kriaras signed up to when he joined Married At First Sight UK. And whilst (SPOILER ALERT) he didn't find true love on the show... he did learn a lot along the way. On this weeks of King of Hearts, Chiara and Thomas talked about understanding narcissistic woman and spotting toxic traits, how to solve relationship problems with effective communication dating apps vs real life communications... should we all just be...
Published 09/11/24
As we enter a new season of the year, we are investing in ourselves and talking about the importance of listening to our bodies - especially when on a personal healing journey. On this weeks episode of King of Hearts, Chiara is joined by yoga instructor, somatic educator, coach and doula Rachael Haylock. For over a decade, Rachael has worked on the connection between the body and the mind. Chiara and Rachael talk about recognising toxic behaviours, the importance of building a strong...
Published 09/04/24
Mercury is leaving retrograde, the chaos is making way for the calm, and to make sense of all of the emotion in the air we're diving into astrology! On this week's episode of King of Hearts, Chiara is joined by Ophira of The AstroTwins. Ophira and her sister Tali are among the most sought-after astrologers in the world. As the longtime resident astrologers for ELLE Magazine and the authors of over 20 books, they have advised everyone from Beyoncé to Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts, Alicia Keys and...
Published 08/28/24
Summer is sticking around and so on this week's episode of King of Hearts we're diving deeper into our ratchet and wild hot girl summer stories! To do so, Chiara is joined by her friend (and social media superstar, with over 7.5M followers across socials) Issey Moloney! Chiara and Issey share their stories of summer romances, the pitfalls of situationships and the lessons they have learnt from past... mistakes. They easy swap festival stories, with Chiara sharing her trip to Tomorrowland and...
Published 08/21/24
As the youngest recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford, you could say that Dr Vee Kativhu is the expert on matters of the heart. On this episode of King of Hearts, she's getting real with Chiara about a darker side of love: making mistakes and navigating real heartbreak. Chiara and Dr Vee dive into the struggles of romantic idealisation, the need for genuine connection, the pitfalls of rushing into relationships and the challenges of balancing a serious academic...
Published 08/14/24
Raised on a farm just outside of London, Kit Costello has gained a following for exposing the truth behind the modelling industry. After spending time signed to a modelling agency, they decided to quit the industry and have been documenting their experience online ever since on their podcast "Self Interrupted". On this episode of King of Hearts, Chiara and Kit talk about unresolved feelings after changing your dreams. They also talk about the complicated world of dating - from navigating...
Published 08/07/24
How is Chiara King feeling? Very single... and that's what this episode of King of Hearts is all about: the power of embracing your single-dom! Reflecting on the past five months of her life, Chiara talks about her history of relationships, the emotional challenges of being single and her journey towards self-love and independence. From going on solo dates to learning to enjoy your alone time, Chiara is gripping onto her 'Eat, Pray, Love' phase with two hands and making the most of it! Don't...
Published 07/31/24
Fresh from (travel drama trying to get back from) the South of France, Chiara King is back for a new episode of King of Hearts! And yet, amidst the drama, she is dedicated to her Hot Girl Summer. This week, Chiara tackles the highly requested topic of making money as a content creator. From her journey of accidentally becoming an influencer during the COVID-19 pandemic to management, negotiating deals and important tips for new creators in the space. Plus, Chiara gives a truthful and honest...
Published 07/24/24
The Summer is officially here and Chiara King is dedicated to having a Hot Girl Summer. On this episode of King of Hearts she shares her ideal HGS activities (we're talking beach trips, clubs and never stopping!). Chiara also shares her travel itinerary for the Summer and answers your listener-submitted questions about everything from solo trips to working on yachts, summer romances and using the sunny season for some personal healing. Don't forget to subscribe and keep in the loop every...
Published 07/17/24
You might know her as one of the co-hosts of Common Chaos (King of Heart's unofficial sister podcast)... this week's guest on King of Hearts is model, presenter and content creator Ashton Wood. Chiara and Ashton discuss everything from the joys of being a dog mum to living life newly single, and the trials of dealing with social media hate. Along the way they discuss body image, dating in big cities and their future aspirations... And never forget: happiness comes from within! Don't forget to...
Published 07/10/24
*This episode contains a trigger warning: detailed discussions of mental health, eating disorders and body image* As Chiara continues her journey of self-discovery post-breakup, on this weeks episode of King of Hearts we are talking about learning to love your body. Chiara's journey to loving her body is challenging, and this conversation involves some very sensitive subjects. In this a truthful and brutal conversation, Chiara reveals the truth behind her relationship with her body - from the...
Published 07/03/24
We're continuing our conversation about the actionable steps you can take to heal following a break-up, and on this weeks episode of King of Hearts we're diving one layer deeper and also looking at the different ways that men and women navigate heartbreak! Chiara is joined by her longtime friend, filmmaker, writer and mental health advocate Ton Mazzone. Chiara and Ton talk about how past traumas can influence current relationships, the complexities of co-parenting and Ton shares the steps he...
Published 06/26/24
We're throwing on a blanket and making things cozy for a bit of a heart-to-heart focused on self-care, healing and the importance of self-love. This week on King of Hearts, Chiara is talking about how she has navigated the latest chapter of her life, and the actionable steps she has taken (and that we can all take!) to make sure we're caring for ourselves when going through healing. From dream boards to gifts, balancing social life with solitude and why nature can be such a valuable place to...
Published 06/19/24
Are you tired of wasting time on the wrong people and feeling confused about the red flags you need to be running away from and the green lights you should be embracing? This week on King of Hearts, Chiara breaks down the major red flags to look out for - from love bombing and disrespecting exes to breaking boundaries. She balances that by highlighting the green lights - feeling safe, respected and accepted for your entire self. Don't forget to subscribe and keep in the loop every...
Published 06/12/24