Mel C: The Harsh Reality Of Being In The World’s Biggest Girl Band | E179

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Mel C is a singer and ‘Sporty Spice’ from the Spice Girls, through her solo career and her time with the Spice Girls she’s sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best selling musical artists of all time.
0:00 Intro
03:22 Early years
14:35 Dancing
17:31 Not being taken care of a a child
20:41 Discovering singing & joining the spice girls
27:44 Receiving horrible comments
32:15 The come up of the spice girls
46:44 The pressure being in a girlband
53:28 Turning into a robot
01:02:25 Depression
01:05:57 Life after the spice girls
01:07:58 Coming back together as the spice girls
01:21:08 Wheres your line in sharing stuff
01:27:33 The impact of your parents relationship on you
01:28:31 The last guests question
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@vbcham 7 месяцев назад

I worked for Mel and her colleagues for more than a few years and she was always as charming, well mannered and articulate as she is in this interview. She became very knowledgeable about the technical side of staging concerts and it was often her role to oversee many aspects regarding musician, technical and crew related issues. She did this very well and was incredibly loyal to her team. Much respect. I wish her well. 😊

@lynncrf Год назад

Give that audio engineer a raise. He did an awesome job.

@Watchcollecterzzz Год назад

Is that a yes?!

@sergeikorolevGZ Год назад

hahahahaha, just 2 seconds on the vid, already in my mind. Have u heard bout "membranes"? Noise gates? Or buy better mics at least! poor audio engineer, what a nightmare to edit :( Mel's mic sound AWFUL... why in hell did you thing we would prefer the "good mic" on the interviewer? I could keep going, but that would mean weep hearin Mel C. breath... And this is not the way I like to hear someone breathing

@ndnd2023 Год назад

@@sergeikorolevGZ clearly you didn't listen to any of the preamble. Audio advice from someone who doesn't use their ears, really?

@sergeikorolevGZ Год назад

@@ndnd2023 I stand by my words and ur interpretation is simplistic. Don't care if the mic is on the other side of the street, noise gates still applies. Audio advice from someone who doesn't use their brains, really? Bet u don't even know what "a noise gate" is so... shush, go play Fortnite or bang ur head on a door, i don''t care, but keep coming and bad things might happen ;)

@sergeikorolevGZ Год назад

@@omardelmar We'll do, i'd like to, at least HEAR what she has to say lol

@AntsCanada 9 месяцев назад

Incredible interview! As a Spice Girls fan, hearing the things that were shared in this interview was particularly shocking, because I always thought Mel C was the most level-headed, in control, balanced, and overall just the most normal of all the girls, like the one who hyped the other girls up when they needed a cheerleader, always having a great time, brushing negativity off with ease, and overall the most positive and happy! Comes to show you, you never really know what is going on inside someone's head nor their personal battles. If you read this Mel, thank you for your courage and strength to participate in this eye-opening interview! Viva forever!❤️🙏💯🙌

@sarah3823 Год назад

She talks about her younger child self with so much compassion. That’s a lot of healing work. Really beautiful

@SarahChollerton 7 месяцев назад

Please Steven can you do a book . Therapeutic and spirituality and being so empathetic and wanting to LEARN.

@SarahChollerton 7 месяцев назад

Thank your contribution to mental health Melanie.What A MESSAGE of STRENGTH , COURAGE AND HEALING. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. 🙏♥️

@bestm333 7 месяцев назад

Yes of course she speaks in concerns re her younger self with much compssion.... Why wouldn't she! Nothing which happened to her when a Child were her fault👍💚💛💚

@yeahyeahblah Год назад

Hats off to the audio engineer who managed to get Mel's audio to be that good from a camera mic across the room! So pleased we get to hear what she said.

@TheDiaryOfACEO Год назад

They were great, thank you for listening 🙏🏽

@imkuntox Год назад

Amazing what auto tune can do

@chepebeto3876 Год назад

It was so disrespectful to her. This was more about the show covering their asses rather than listening to Mel’s story or giving a damn cos if you do you just don’t lose the effing audio.

@lifeisgreatx6722 Год назад

@@chepebeto3876 I disagree, I think Steven and his team would have been devastated at what happened, she’s came and spilled her heart out, they wanted to make it work for her, it’s not an interview you can sit and re do

@fortniteistrash1150 Год назад

@@TheDiaryOfACEO hi can you get KSI on pls

@TheDiaryOfACEO Год назад

Really sorry about the audio in this one, an incident that was out of our control meant a hard drive has gone. We’ve taken many, many, many measure’s to ensure this NEVER ever happens again. I’m asking you for a favour on this one, please stick with us as we believe the conversation is worth it. Appreciate you all x

@oldschoolabrahamhicks2742 Год назад

Wow, thank you just for putting it out there! Can't wait to listen. Blessings! x

@whoagigi Год назад

Audio is still pretty clear Steven and didn’t take away from anything. Thanks for the empathy and to your team for being able to put it out !

@theohuioiesin6519 Год назад

❤

@generalsamuk Год назад

Happens to us all - kudos for highlighting it

@DecadenzaMelodica Год назад

This sound is actually really adding to the special atmosphere of the interview! It’s one of the best conversations indeed. 😇 Enjoyed getting to know my childhood roll-model’s deeper side so much. 🥰

@hilarypowell9802 Год назад

I could listen to Mel C for hours. Her face is so expressive, such a genuine , authentic woman. Steven is just the perfect interviewer for her.

@user-qp8uj1lc3j 8 месяцев назад

Yeah castrated gay men in drag are very expressive!! Men are generally more expressive and more confident! It's a dude !! On female hormones! Castrated! But with or without a dong - they don't always chop the penis off because that doesn't affect their vocal performance

@yellowmoon4564 3 месяца назад

Steven and Drew Berrymore would do a very intrested intervju

@whatsilviadid3993 11 месяцев назад

For those wondering what does the chinese characters tatoo on Mel mean: “女力” pronounced “nu li “ and it means girl power, female strength in Chinese 😊

@user-qp8uj1lc3j 8 месяцев назад

Fitting for a transwoman such as Mel. Delusion level 30000!!!

@peperudi 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, that's so useful to know :)

@sandihepplewhite5257 7 месяцев назад

Thank you I did wonder.

@LifeisEnergy2 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! 😅❤❤

@roseforeuropa 6 месяцев назад

In Japanese, it is pronounced "Jyoryoku", with the same meaning, "female strength".

@lilme7052 10 месяцев назад

That young girl who went into robot mode was just doing what she thought would protect her. Dont apologise to her Mel. Its how your brain works, its survival . You actually saved her.

@themistermax 4 месяца назад

Beautifully said!

@ashleasanderson9280 Год назад

I’m speechless. The audio is actually pretty flipping fantastic. Thankyou for working so hard to honour Mel’s story ❤

@orlandochirinos3543 Год назад

Is not

@stefanvanrensburg6096 Год назад

Agree. Mel C is beautiful

@jamesryan82 Год назад

Are you his mum?

@imysaurus Год назад

Here I was thinking I had to turn the audio up but its clear and thats what matters, for the story to be heard. amazing job

@fruitgums 9 месяцев назад

@@imysaurus Totally agree

@AndyChesterton Год назад

This is a masterclass from Stephen about how to conduct an interview. Much respect to Mel C…how skilfully she articulates her own story. I love Stephen’s podcasts, they are a life lesson in how to better understand others, which is as important today as it has ever been.

@blossomtiger7015 6 месяцев назад

The audio didn’t detract from this brilliant story. She is lovely . I can relate to her so much . Well done Mel for allowing us all in . ❤

@leginyeliab6903 Год назад

Another fantastic interview, as a 56 year old man and not a huge fan of the Spice Girls I did not think there would be much to relate to. How very wrong I was, there was so much that resonated with my own life and my own feelings that I ended up watching the whole interview. Thank you Melanie for sharing, I look forward to listening to your audiobook. You are not alone. ❤

@TheDiaryOfACEO Год назад

What a fantastic take ❤️

@danyeandanya Год назад

Agree- sound was absolutely fine and I too wasn’t expecting to relate to anything but admit I was wrong. Great interview !

@dimatadore Год назад

I love this comment so much!

@Watts_Up_K8 9 месяцев назад

The ultimate compliment ❤❤❤

@liamcage7208 Год назад

Excellent interview. My daughters were Spice Girl fans and as their father I was aware that at the time there were few women role models for them. Mel C was my youngest daughter's favorite because she was a bit of a tomboy and found "sporty spice" relatable. I remember my daughters dancing in the living room to their songs or singing along in their rooms. I am grateful to the Spice Girls and "Sporty Spice" for giving my daughters that joy & fun at that time in their pre-teen years. I am impressed with how real Mel C is in this interview. This interview has the relaxed feel of two neighbors having a morning coffee and a chat. (sound engineer - WOW).

@chellestan 9 месяцев назад

The way she talks about her mindset while she was dealing with her ED was described so well. I've never heard anyone put it quite like that. And how she describes discovering that her mental illness has a name and treatment options... and that there is a world outside of it. It all nearly brought me to tears. It is so important to share our experiences and I so appreciate that she is sharing hers.

@MsLinda165 7 месяцев назад

I hurt for Mel's younger years; she's defending her parents, but in fact, they abandoned her in their way, and as parents, this is really not kind. I truly am amazed at Mel's outlook on life. I wish her health and love in abundance.

@lucreziawalker952 5 месяцев назад

They did indeed abandon her but I think Mel realises it’s better for her mental health to forgive and understand her parents’ actions rather than hold a grievance, however justified.

@emilyr1900 Год назад

Mel C is so relatable. I totally get her being like a robot to get through difficult/incredible times. I have profound respect and love for this woman.

@theamberheardplaylist6768 Год назад

-Come over and see- ‘The Audio Recording Where Amber Heard Almost Died’

@user-qp8uj1lc3j 8 месяцев назад

Not a biological woman. Yes, down to earth trans which is quite unusual

@cathihargaden1608 7 месяцев назад

I had the same process - if traumatised as a young child you detach just to survive. Often you never get back that emotional innocence.

@charmainesaldanha5074 7 месяцев назад

Mel C is so charming. Want to reach out n give her a big hug

@bestm333 7 месяцев назад

Yes so immensely completely true So norml plus natural to become robotic to survive

@ludwinadautovic Год назад

The interview was incredible and I very quickly forgot about the sound. Your apology was heartfelt and understood. Mel C was so vulnerable. Thank you. Ludwina xxx

@laratheplanespotter 8 месяцев назад

This is really sad and also very good. It’s interesting because I was in a children’s home at the time (between 1995-1997) after 9 failed foster placements. I was between the ages of 10-12. The Spice Girls were my first music band obsession. It helped get me through being a child in care. To hear what was really going on makes the hair stand up on my neck. Great interview!

@Tawadeb 5 месяцев назад

Blessings and love to you

@karentucker3460 7 месяцев назад

I am absolutely impressed with your interview style, so naturally unintrusive and open to hearing your guest, allowing them with kind patient understanding to completely uninterrupted respond taking all the time they need to convey their thoughts, outstanding supportive style, well done!

@justineleconte Год назад

Such a personal, honest interview. That’s why I have liked the Spice Girls since day 1 💚 @MelanieC you are a star ⭐️

@user-cd7fs2hh2u 5 месяцев назад

So are you Justine. Love your work too

@yellowmoon4564 3 месяца назад

Yes and if woman say they are fine with their bodys thats wrong as well.

@rachelgurak5715 Год назад

I adore her! She is so warm and so eloquently spoken. No wonder she was so loved and close to each of the SGs even after the break up. Her openness is inspiring and relatable. First time watching this podcast, he’s fabulous!

@BloodofaFool 5 месяцев назад

Mel C was my favorite Spice Girl. I idolized her. I remember trying to copy her hair and some of her clothes. She was the first tom boy i ever saw in hollywood. Her confidence made me feel like i wasnt alone. I respect that shes maintained her career through this whole time and still gets together with all the girls too. We really had such a short time with all the girls together but they've tried to keep girl power alive and yo continue to reunite after being moms and everything is just so nice.

@jellybean8167 Год назад

I wouldn`t have thought it possible for 2 people of our age and time ,could or would, still hold as meaningful an interview and discussion as this one is. Thank you and thank Melanie. There are still REAL people out there.

@TheShhSecret Год назад

For a literal Spice Girl to say "depression is always waiting in the wings"...I felt that. Thank you Steve for bringing us this conversation, as always so much more than just an 'interview'.

@dancarter482 Год назад

Another Holiday Inn, another temporary home and an interviewer threatened me with a microphone; "Talk to me, won't you tell me your story?" So I talked about conscience and I talked about pain and he looked out the window - it started to rain. I thought 'Maybe I've already gone crazy.' So I reached for the bottle and he reached for the door; I picked up the sleeping pills crushed on the floor - inviting me to casual obscenity .... .. .

@simongood3 Год назад

@bina nocht I just used generally fantasise about them all having a baby oil fight 🤪

@lemsip207 Год назад

Geri suffered the most. She had a breakdown over the first Christmas after the Spice Girls found success. It was the culmination of stuggling so much in the years before when she was juggling several jobs including being a game show hostess in Turkey. So she flew out there and back each week.

@dancarter482 Год назад

@@simongood3 YES!

@trekkiejunk Год назад

What's a "literal Spice Girl?"

@LoveiDora Год назад

She flashes the warmest smile in between sentences. She is incredible brave, thank you Mel for sharing you story with us, would certainly lookout for your book. To Steve, keep being excellent, a lot of us are looking up to you. Thank you for the heads-up, on the audio, you could have let it slide because it is good to go!

@mrki731 Год назад

She's purely incredible. I'm just discovering her now and I'm amazed at how cool she is. It's great when you can go past the tabloids and actually hear the person. Sending her much love!

@heatherboughton5936 3 месяца назад

Love this woman. She is so authentic. nothing at all fake about her. Good for her for sharing her story. I can sense the anxiety in her and I also have familial depression so I too have developed insight and a way of dealing with it when it comes to visit. In my opinion Mel C was always the most sincere of the Spice Girls and post spice girls she is hugely emotionally mature. Love her. x

@angiesinclair1576 Год назад

What an interesting human story from Melanie. It was like she was bursting at the seams to bare her soul and it's hugely appreciated to hear what her journey has been like.

@irenemorley75 Год назад

I went to see her, she was singing on her own, people walked out with their children because of her bad language, it's not good using the C word in front of children.

@marjol3in Год назад

@@radium1977 because she isn't.

@PPear912 Год назад

@@irenemorley75 😂😂

@PPear912 Год назад

@@irenemorley75bringing your kids out into the world, you are risking their exposure to this kind of stuff. It’s not her responsibility to censor herself. If you have a problem with it, then that’s on you.

@PPear912 Год назад

@@irenemorley75and they are most definitely going to hear it at school. That’s the least of your worries.

@carmelellis817 Год назад

Mel C was always my fave Spice Girl ...She is so down to earth. talented, intelligent, real and honest..Love her x

@TheSapphireLeo Год назад

Same and with Mel B and what she likely went through with Eddie Murphy and maybe also as a closetted gay and/or bi/pan guy and with Emma, next? Probably should feel sorry for Gerri, too?

@xxxTIN0xxx 9 месяцев назад

So true. She's very talented 💙

@endezeichengrimm 9 месяцев назад

She is the best singer out of the 5 of them.

@Honeyslider__ Год назад

I'm so excited that this was saved! Mel C has always been my favorite Spice Girl, I always thought she was the most talented. Her laugh is iconic for me. She's always been an inspiration to me my whole life and I love to see her so open and venerable and I'm excited to read the book!

@gypsywoman9140 Год назад

Agreed about her talent. All the Girls have beautiful voices, each unique in her own way, but Mel C's vocal range was incredible for such a (manufactured) pop group of the 90s.

@ellisschirmer1299 10 месяцев назад

Mel C knows how to smile with her eyes, I love this interview so much. Spice Girls were my whole world as a young girl and they showed me how to be fun and not take everything so seriously.

@pathopewell1814 5 месяцев назад

I watched Alfie 20:41 Boe a few years ago. The song he sang with Mel was stupendous.

@Jettypilelegs Год назад

I completely forgot about the audio issues within the first five minutes. Such a compelling story so well told by Melanie. Well chosen questions to draw her out as well.

@lizscott6911 Год назад

Life is just a journey. I see it like a book, with lots of different chapters. I am 70 and recently a widow. I now travel in my motor home and am writing a book. Great new chapter.

@Lillie839 11 месяцев назад

wow, how inspiring 💞

@mamaduck9370 Год назад

An amazing interview. From my perspective of a woman who spent the 90s depressed, also hating her body and wishing she was thin like Sporty Spice, this was quite an emotional revelation of her own perspective. A fabulous, kind and sensible woman with much wisdom to share from her journey, thanks so much.

@Drubaldo 3 месяца назад

This has been a fantastic interview to experience. I used to have a massive crush on Mel C as a young lad and always thought she was perfect. When she put on weight, I naively in my head saluted her for it. She seemed healthier. Little did I know.. Watching this interview just literally gave me that kick that I needed for the longest time to address my own depression and eating disorder. I've known for quite a while that something has to change but never had the courage, I guess, in lack of a better word, to take that first step towards recovery. This has to stop now! It is late o'clock right now, but in the morning, it's gonna be a brand new day and a brand new start. Thank you both Melanie and Steven, and the team of course. The audio was so much better than I initially expected, so well done for that!

@roryfirth76 Год назад

You have to love Mel C, what an absolute legend. Having been diagnosed with depression myself recently I really related to what she was saying about feeling like it was always there waiting in the wings

@Cazza1206 Год назад

Really resonated with me too ❤

@user-xr9kj6by3u Год назад

@@Cazza1206 me too, that part really hit home, because i know the exact feeling. Hugs to all of you ❤‍🩹

@Dreinthekitchen Год назад

This interview is brilliant. I’m completely captivated with Mel C. Thank you for saving this interview. Everyone needs to hear this. So good.

@Absent-being_ Год назад

Sporty spice was always my favorite as a child and I don’t regret it today. She’s so full of wisdom, experience, growth and grace. This was such a great interview ❤

@AGQuantum 6 месяцев назад

What an amazing interview. I'm so happy I clicked on it. Mel mentioned something that happened to her as a child, and I gasped (to myself), because the same thing happened to me as a child (being locked out of the house etc...) Also realising you had depression after so long. Alot of similarities with my own life. What a strong woman you are! I wish you the best and thank you for being Sporty Spice and bringing love and joy to all the kids (and grown ups) of your pop music. What a wild ride you have been through. All the best to you and your family.

@lauradelaney5457 Год назад

Wow she’s an amaaaaazzzzing speaker. Super articulate & everything she says seems to just flow out, rather than stop/start! Loved this interview ☺️

@nibblebytes Год назад

Completely agree. This really stood out to me too. Far more intelligent than I ever gave her credit for.

@Heytno Год назад

She’s amazing. I love her even more now! Wish I could meet and hug her

@sarahlund2374 Год назад

I thought she was going to burst into tears at some point. She is right. A bit of the depression stays lingering in the back of your mind. It never fully goes away. Whether you’ve been hositalized for it or not. We take medication for it, but it will never make depression completely dissapear. If anything heartbreaking happens, it rears it’s ugly head again. And then you’re thinking to yourself “Here it comes again”. She came across as really genuine. She was very open about everything. 😢❤

@emshu2018 Год назад

@MrConstantMalachi Год назад

Do you think we give depression too much of our attention? I agree it seems to gather force but I wonder if that's because we fear its return. Life has its ups and downs for everyone, it's always fascinated me how depressives seem to get stuck in the low places, fixated almost. I feel at my least depressed when I'm actively seeking to connect with people, and at my most depressed when I convince myself my struggle is insuperable and greater than "anyone can understand". It's an overdose of self from what I've noticed. It's great that we can discuss these things openly now as every idea evolves the more we engage with it, challenge it, etc.

@fz4296 Год назад

I just realize now how beautiful and unique her voice is, she surely contributed big time to the Spice Girl's success

@alexisc1970 7 месяцев назад

Her honesty and candor are refreshing and her gratitude is beautiful.

@jisoo1571 Год назад

The audio was more than tolerable! I’m very grateful the time was taken to clean it up. This was a wonderful chat. I loved your questions and Mel was so vulnerable at times!

@sarahwales6276 Год назад

What a beautiful soul Mel is.

@dimatadore Год назад

So relatable! Having divorced parents in a time where literally all your friends were in a family unit and lived in bigger homes, and feeling different/lesser than everyone else is exactly my experience as well and why I wanted to branch out, succeed in life, and make my own way. Being successful is ALL I wanted. Sometimes I wonder if people have an instinct for people that are like them. Her vibe was amazing to me, she exuded being kind, strong, and capable. I pushed it and emulated her; I'd always be Mel C in talent shows at school, I was in sports, and I related to her a lot in the group since physically and characteristically we felt similar. What a total badass

@GreekCommander Год назад

What a talented, intelligent, funny, beautiful woman. Great interview.

@derekwhelehan5390 Год назад

What a great interview and interviewer. That guy is so empathetic yet professional, he gets everything from her. Well done.

@cassiopeia7017 Год назад

Never seen an interview with Mel C before. OMG I love her so much!! I've had an eating disorder for most of my life... I needed to hear 'our physical being does not define us, we are so much more than that' 💞

@AllieApperson 7 месяцев назад

I loved it when she came out & told everyone about her mental health & eating disorders. It's nice to have one of the women you look up to admit they're like us & struggle with things too. Makes people not feel so alone. Watching her grow & change was wonderful. I just love her!

@jacquianderson219 Год назад

I feel like I've sat in a lounge with two friends and had an open chat about life. What a great interview - candid and honest. Congrats to you both this was fascinating.

@suzanneevans4157 Год назад

Mel was always my favourite by far. She is the only one I've listened to and still do as a solo artist. It was definitely Mel's voice that made every song, in my opinion. Really enjoyed this interview.

@ElenaSyd Год назад

The audio is not bad at all. It’s clear and I can hear her just fine. Thank you for putting the episode out, it’s an incredible one.

@moneylovemanifestations9478 Год назад

She’s so beautiful. Her soul is beautiful. And the little smile after recounting such sadness makes me love her more…

@TheShmoo123 Год назад

I love this woman, so talented, love her voice and her energy. Always makes me smile, whenever I see her lovely, happy face. I’ll be delving into this book whilst trying to stay cosy and warm in the dark winter months, or watching new life in the Spring. Thanks Mel 🙋🏽‍♀️💛. Oh and I really like your interview style, very gentle and respectful 👍🏽

@veganlife9205 Год назад

I so agree with your last sentence ♥

@t.j.7789 Год назад

She comes across as a really emotionally intelligent person! A real sweetie.

@MsJems1981 Год назад

Shes such a sweetheart. I had similar issues in the past and it was so lovely to hear her speak so openly about her struggles. Love you Mel C!

@TheDiaryOfACEO Год назад

Mel shines a light on such powerful topics ❤️ Is there anyone else you would like to see on the podcast? 👀

@MsJems1981 Год назад

Miriam Margolyes!

@sionjones1218 Год назад

Molly meat ball McCann

@gorfsixtyfour4030 Год назад

@@TheDiaryOfACEO Geri haliwell. Really dig her out on why she left the group lol

@kikebenito Год назад

Hardworker, humble, talented. So inspiring and honest person.

@dj_paultuk7052 Год назад

This was such an amazing interview. I honestly lost count of the amount of times i was in tears watching this. I really could feel what Melanie and the other girls were going through. The lady really is an inspiration for the inner strength she has had to make it this far and still smiling.

@z-game6799 Год назад

I love how self aware she is Shes done alot of healing to be so wise 💕

@vb1816 Год назад

What a beautiful, vulnerable, transparent interview. I have just ordered her book and can't wait to read it for a refreshing perspective of someone who is telling their story without wishing to negatively impact the people in her orbit. Mel seems devoid of ego and many of the trappings of fame. What a true superstar. 🌟

@karensheehan2878 Год назад

Don't feel guilty for your success when you've brought so much joy to the world as part of an awesomely inspiring girl band and as an individual artist. You deserve it. It's the luck of the draw. Kismet.

@Sparkle132 9 месяцев назад

The eyes are the window to the soul and such a beautiful soul shines through Mel! What a powerful interview! I was obsessed with the Spice Girls as a kid and had no idea she went through any of this stuff!!

@clareowens2597 Год назад

But seriously how amazing does Mel C look?!!! She hasn’t changed a bit

@CoolInOlympia Год назад

She looks great! And so athletic!

@Maria-lk5gn Год назад

This episode was so profound. Thank you for restoring the audio for this interview. The discussion was so engaging that I barely noticed the audio difference

@kmreed295 Год назад

I really enjoyed this interview. I have a new admiration for Mel. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her interviewed on her own before- she has great insight and wisdom and is also incredibly grounded. The sound wasn’t even an issue for me. Thanks for all the work getting it on the air- well and truly worth it ❤️

@Mr.sister.G 8 месяцев назад

She’s such a beautiful soul… so pure and genuine. Many thanks for creating a secure environment so your guests feel confortable enough to open up and share their stories with such honesty.

@MrsLouiseWS Год назад

I love you Mel. 25 years of seeing you grow and become truly comfortable within yourself. You didn't deserve any hurt and disgusting attacks upon you. Thank you for being my idol. You saved this little girl inside of me and I'll forever love you for it. Xx

@toluelizabethashneefamotib1508 Год назад

A number of the things I like about Steve’s podcast are his transparency, vulnerability, quality delivery, engagement with his guests, rawness and the list goes on. Keep being you and bringing excellence, inspiration and life-changing content. The audio is perfect, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 👌🏾

@breezyb5536 9 месяцев назад

I was on a reality show from 2010 to 2014 and I remember being told to “waffle it up.” Meaning, a waffle has many squares. If one “square” of your life is going wrong just switch over to a different square where everything is fine. It was part of how the producers would get us to do what they wanted. Hearing her talk about how she needed to be a robot is so relatable to me and as a millennial who was OBSESSED with the Spice Girls it feels very full circle hearing her story. She is so authentic and real and open and I absolutely love her.

@annajacob7981 5 месяцев назад

The suggestion to compartmentalize ("waffle it up") when sh*t rains down is a coping mechanism. But, imo, it's not an emotionally or psychologically healthy way to process life. That pain, ultimately, comes back to bite. At least from my experience.

@breezyb5536 5 месяцев назад

You’re right, thank u!

@Steph-xl3nq 9 месяцев назад

So glad we got this interview. Would have missed something so special because of a sound issue! What a beautiful, inspiring and talented person. Thanks for sharing Mel C! Wonderful to get to know you a bit.

@violetlefae7902 Год назад

I love how open she is with her struggles. As someone who's delt with eating disorders and depression, it means so much to know one of my idols has delt with it too. 💜

@Dizzydazzler85 Год назад

The audio was absolutely fine and thank God you did have a backup as I would never have wanted to miss this. What an amazing and heartfelt interview Melanie gave. Loved her for as long as I can remember and it breaks my heart knowing more about what she has endured. Watching this and reading her book makes a little old fan like me feel closer to her and understand what really went on. Thank you Steve...this is truly a masterpiece of a podcast 🙌 ❤️🙏xxxxx

@tatuchick04 9 месяцев назад

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen. The depth that Melanie was able to be open & honest about made me appreciate all she & the girls went through during the pandemonium of the 90s. They helped me in such a dark time in my life & hearing some of her answers makes me what to thank her even more for all she & the girls went through. This has helped solidify my support for the girls even more. Thank you for this!

@Carte-Blanche-NZ Год назад

Melanie is so lovely. Some tough times. I always loved her. She was the spice for me! Fit and healthy and now I know it was all a facade. Life is so complex and Melanie you are compelling. Great interviewer.

@daneelcram6085 Год назад

I had no idea they pushed so much of their success themselves! Always loved Mel C... so much talent and depth 💓

@MegaWakingup Год назад

This may be the most relatable interview I have ever heard. Particularly her reflections on childhood, worthiness, and drive. The irony of needing to project girl power while battling self. She is uniquely genuine and I truly appreciate her and candor. She is incredibly inspiring and I look forward to reading her book. Thank you ♥️

@thenovaregimen5241 Год назад

You guys did an amazing job recovering the audio. And her story is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it ♥️

@JimmyEss Год назад

I remember when the spice girls were big and Mel C took so much crap back in the day, I was always rooting for her because she was a local girl. She's such a beautiful person that radiates a grace and dignity. She had arguably the most talent and the best voice in the band. I'm glad she came through it all and is the very well adjusted lady we saw in this interview. I turn to you club remix is still a banger to this day. PS, Steven, I hope you aren't reading this but if you are, don't keep this to yourself... Your sound guy deserves a raise.

@anthonycirami8500 Год назад

Melanie C is a great and a very relatable Person . I can relate to her from having Depression since I was 15 Years Old . She is very strong and a great role model

@hannahpage9722 Год назад

It really is a testament to you that Mel felt comfortable enough to open up on such personal topics. I hope this was as healing to her as it comes across ❤

@gazels11 Год назад

What a wonderful interview! Her character is so real and authentic. Bless her. This is the kind of interview that is a learning experience. It taught me yet again, that the words we speak are so important. They can be life changing. Sometimes in a negative way. Especially with youth. This is another reminder to us to try to always be kind and supportive. Thank you Melanie! I absolutely love the music of the Spice Girls and the movie was truly well done and extremely entertaining. I still have the DVD. Hehe. Wishing her all the best for a healthy future 🙏🏻 ❤️

@daniellelodewijks3445 9 месяцев назад

One of the most enjoyable sit downs i've ever had the pleasure to be part of. Thank you Stephen and to your GOLD MEDAL SOUNDMAN!! And thank you Mel for being so candid and so unapolagetically herself. The sound so does not compromise this video in the siightest!

@beatlestitchmuserart7399 Год назад

She was always my favorite SG. She worked harder than any of the other girls, I think. And her voice is the bomb!!!

@ridiculousman1664 Год назад

She had the best vocals out of all of them

@satka2mau487 Год назад

my fav too...she can really sing

@donnawaldron3261 Год назад

The best singer, Bryan Adams thought so to as he recorded with her.

@justemerci1885 Год назад

@@ridiculousman1664 yes totally , a brilliant singer with an identity and what about the dancing ... there she was just as brilliant ❤

@corryjookit7818 Год назад

@@ridiculousman1664 The only one who could sing, a bit. I think this lie perpetrated on the youngsters that these girls had talent is truly shocking. Auto tuning helped and so did the knowledge that none of it mattered as their voices couldn't be heard over the screaming of these deceived fans. They all took the money then and should own up to it all now. Milli Vanilli all over again ! They didn't sing on their records either.

@shikastormcrow6224 Год назад

Mel is so incredibly brave! So much of what was revealed here many of us wouldn't have ever known. The pain, the emotional turmoil, the darker side of celebrity life. I really enjoyed this with so many take always and things to reflect on. Super happy that Mel eventually did become a mum, and thankful for her sharing everything so openly. We're all human, we live and we learn. Was very evident in this podcast with Mel. Thank you to Mel, Steven and the whole team!

@marcr-m1941 Год назад

Congratulations to you both on such an awe-inspiring interview and also to the sound engineer who did a stellar job at remedying the audio. What a treat this is. Thank you!

@crystalaustralia Год назад

Love how you articulate trusting your instinct and the other narratives we consider! Every podcast I watch of yours has such a simple connection with us, the audience xx

@aleksandrakazijas4217 Год назад

The best voice in the group! Love her smile!

@erostyderin4130 Год назад

An important interview about just being human. Thank you so much Mel C! Beautiful soul ✨🫶💎✨

@alexantoniades5965 10 месяцев назад

What a refreshingly honest and relatable interview. Mel C is a beautiful soul x (ps no issues at all with the audio)

@briebrockk Год назад

I was 3 yes old when I got my first barbie doll, it was a Mel C Spice Girls doll! The hype and obsession around the Spice Girls was really like no other

@curiousgeorge7073 Год назад

Great interview. It's quite surprising that Mel C remains so humble and herself. It's so rare among famous people, and courageous. This will help people alot !!

@teacherkate1 Год назад

I really admire her personally and professionally. I’m so glad she didn’t have to grow up in the Spice Girls with social media as well. I think all of the girls have been through their own problems but been able to come through them as decent, mature, recovering human beings. We are lucky to have women with this wisdom and be able to hear their stories.

@lilchicklets 6 месяцев назад

Mel C was so damaged during her time with the Spice Girls and being ganged up on by the other girls. She was always my favorite because I could relate to her the most. My heart goes out to her. I'm glad she's found healing and peace.

@Tawadeb 5 месяцев назад

Same. Shes wonderful

@momi1610 Год назад

Ah, my favorite Spice. I loved her then and love her now. This interview was vulnerable, relatable, and shed a lot of light on things that I never knew. Very appreciative of what she's shared.

@denisetaylor1872 Год назад

What a gorgeous down to earth honest lady for being so world famous! ❤️

@jamesjennings3726 Год назад

Never been a fan of the Spice Girls but Mel C was always the one I felt was the most real person of them all.

@TheSapphireLeo Год назад

Saaame and with Mel B, next!

@anavrogers5132 Год назад

I agree!

@xxxTIN0xxx 9 месяцев назад

and the talented one which is why she's had the most successful solo music career too.

@glamourghost7523 Год назад

This was so inspiring and hit me at the perfect time- i’m so glad she shared her story and that so much love was put into restoring the audio for us🖤

@breakthroughsavvywithtrilby 7 месяцев назад

I say that 'Done is Perfect', so thank you for all the hours spent recuperating the audio how you could. Definitely a story that's so important and had to be heard. Such courage from Mel C to finally share this so that we can learn more about her and ourselves. It makes me think of Wayne Dwyer and how he said 'we are walking each other home'. this makes me think about this. And thank goodness for camera audios! Bless you for the work you do. It's inspiring.