Ask Ovie

In this season finale, Ovie goes for the jugular and offers three listeners support in dealing with that invisible monster, doubt.Vicky, who has started seeing someone, is caught between a new flame and her friends.Mel is worried that lockdown effects is starting to cause division in her relationship, and Dev is worried he won’t get promoted if he doesn’t toe the company line by working evenings and weekends.Luckily, Ovie is here to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"There are boundaries in life that we don’t step over."Steve fancies his best friend’s sister and doesn’t know what to do. Did he violate the bro code? To help Ovie ruminate over the dilemma, he put a call into two-time World Boxing Champion, Carl Frampton MBE. The pair discuss the pros and cons before helping an anonymous listener who wants to know if her boyfriend is ready to settle down, or is she wasting her time.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“You don’t want your discomfort to lead to jealously”Positive thoughts bring positive outcomes, but today’s episode isn’t on the 12 universal laws, but on attraction in relationships.Ovie aka the Love Doctor breaks down the different types of attraction before offering some advice to Sarah who is worried about her boyfriend’s admirer. And speaking of admiration, listener Jim is dating someone he likes but hasn’t felt the sparks fly yet? Is attraction like a fine wine?Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The best relationships are ones that you care enough about to put the work into”Let’s solve this once and for all, do soulmates exist? To help answer this existential question, Ovie enlisted the help of talented writer and podcaster, Gemma Styles. The pair share their honest thoughts on this romantic conundrum.The dynamic duo also use their own experiences to give some wise words to Ben, who wants to know whether too much alone time is healthy for introverts.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"You're definitely stuck between a rock and a hard place"Friendships are a treasured bond, but it’s not always fun and games. Al, who beat his friend to his dream job, wants to know how he should approach the situation. Ovie lends his guidance to ensure they don’t become friendenemies at work.James discovers his friend is cheating and he’s friends with the partner. Does he say something? What’s the right thing to do? He’s come to the right place for an answer.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I definitely feel like you should say something. It’s not on. It’s not right”The office is where dilemmas are born, and today’s episode is no different. Up first is Haydon, who has fallen for his boss and asks Ovie whether he should steer clear, or act on his feelings?On the subject of bosses, Louise asks Ovie how to approach a sexist boss who is making her and her colleagues uncomfortable in the workplace.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“One word Ovie: RUN”Professing your love for your partner can be magical, but what happens when your partner doesn’t say it back? Ovie aka The Love Doctor, calls in presenter and podcaster, Laura Whitmore to help him operate on the relationship. Their job isn’t finished there. They rush into the operating room to help Sarah, who was weighing up going back to an ex who cheated on her multiple times.The episode ends with a game of dilemma roulette, which the two Love Doctors disagree on which world they would rather live in, Jurassic or The Walking Dead.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The most important thing should be all of you guys experiencing it with her”We all know weddings can be expensive but when there’s an expensive hen party, do you risk offending the bride to be, or offending your pockets? One listener asks Ovie to help her untie the knot of this predicamentAlso in this episode, Ovie tackles an important, but less talked about issue – toxic parents.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“To overcome fears, you’ve got to put yourself out there, you have to”Whether it be irrational fears as a child, getting back into the dating game, or talking about your mental health, there is always worry attached. To help tackle these issues, Ovie threw up the Bat signal to Triple Olympic and World Champion, Max Whitlock MBE.The pair offer positive, yet philosophical advice to the listeners who sent it their questions.Be prepared to be inspired!Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“This begs the question, as we get older, why does our circle get smaller?”On today’s episode, a question from Amber inspires Ovie to get real on toxic friends and explains his reasons for why it might be the right time to move on.Sticking with the theme of moving on, Maddie wants to be friends with a former flame. Is it a good idea? Ovie is emphatic with his answer.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Biting your tongue is never a good option”And they lived happily ever after??? Jess from Cheshire needs some advice on her messy partner. To offer some tidy advice, Ovie enlists the help of R&B sensation, Mahalia, who gives her honest opinion on the situation. Ovie and Mahalia also help Ravi who fears he’s being ghosted.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“If there really is something substantial there, it could be worth exploring”No one said dating was easy, but is an ex irreplaceable? Before dismissing them to the left like Queen Bey, Ovie responds to Cleo’s question about former flames. Later, a question from Omar enables Ovie to speak on how to deal with the dark-side of social media – trolling.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Until you’re able to cut off contact with them, it’s going to be very difficult for that wound to heal”They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. But when your partner wants you to spend less time with your friends, how do you react? That’s the dilemma Rich is in. And from one relationship advice to another, Becky is tempted to contact her ex following a breakup. What should she do? Never fear, Ovie is on hand to offer his sage advice.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It indicates to me that the desire for you is the hunt”You never see it coming but when you do, you can never unsee it. The ick is something that afflicts relationships everywhere. But how do you deal with it? To solve this very conundrum, Ovie enlists the help of comedian and co-host of the +44 Podcast, David ‘Sideman’ Whitley. Ovie and Sideman then take the tardis back to their early 20s in response to a question from Amy who is about to turn 30.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I'm feeling the pressure from my parents - they want to meet my future wife!"Remember the days where people met their other half without swiping right? In this episode, Ovie tackles all your biggest conundrums, including what you do if you're looking to meet someone IRL (in real life) rather than online. And from one single dilemma to another, Ovie also responds to a listener Danny who is feeling the pressure from his friends and family to "settle down".Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Fleur, I need to call you the voice of the people right now!"What would you do if your partner's mum is so intense she wants to join your romantic couples holiday? Ovie tackles this very question with singer, radio and TV presenter and infectiously positive person Fleur East. Ovie invites Fleur to share her advice in response to your biggest dilemmas, whilst Fleur and Ovie also swap stories on the whirlwind of fame and how they protect their energy whilst dealing with public scrutiny. Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Long-distance relationships are something that I’ve had to accept”Being away from loved ones out of necessity or geography is never easy. Katie’s question for Ovie makes him reflect on his own personal circumstance, before dishing out some sage advice to a listener who is unsure when it’s the right time to move in with her long-term boyfriend.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I feel like I'm a cockney wise yoda".Lauren Mahon is today’s guest on Ask Ovie. Lauren talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer aged 31 and how that life-changing moment helped her to develop a fearlessness that inspired her GIRLvsCANCER community. A number of mics are dropped throughout the episode as the self-proclaimed ‘cockney yoda’ gives advice for anyone turning 30, before a voice note on a listener's money-tight boyfriend raises some eyebrows. To round up the episode, Ovie runs Lauren through his favourite segment, Dilemma Roulette.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Don’t put any more pressure on yourself, as far as gambling your mood for the day”Autumn is in full swing. As the days are getting darker and colder, it’s harder to stay motivated. Inspired by Ruth’s voice note, Ovie gives us much needed motivation to start the week off right. To close out the episode, Ovie is presented with a few tricky questions in yet another game of Dilemma Roulette.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Unless you’ve got great anchors in your life to keep you sane, it can be quite terrible”To mark World Mental Health Day, Ovie is joined by Jada Sezer, a body positive and mental health campaigner. Jada shares her journey into modelling and the steps she takes to protect her mental health.A voice note from listener Sam gives Jada and Ovie a chance to ponder how different Love Island would be if it featured regular 9-5 office workers. Later, Ovie and Jada offer advice to Hailey who is checking her boyfriend’s phone, worried that he might be up to no good.Got a question for Ovie? Head to askovie.com to record your own voice notes, and Ovie will do his best to answer them on an upcoming podcast episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.