The television presenter and wellness brand owner, who has been on screen since she was 15, separated from Wood after ten years of marriage. The couple have two children: son Rex, 12, and daughter Honey, 9. Cotton described the last week as 'absolute chaos' and said she has been trying to fit in so much work so she can take time off, but feels guilty if she misses a school pickup.
She praised two close friends, Lavashni and Ella, for helping with school runs. Cotton also discussed the importance of financial independence as a single parent and explained that she has increased her work commitments to reduce stress for her children. She told her children about her busy schedule to help them understand why she is working more, aiming to create a calmer environment at home.
At least once a week, I ask myself, how could I make money without being in the public eye? But I've never done it, so I don't know what to do.
Cotton admitted that juggling everything alone has been overwhelming, but she is determined to make it work for her family. She emphasized that while the situation is difficult, she is grateful for the support system around her. The separation has forced her to reevaluate her priorities, and she is focusing on maintaining stability for Rex and Honey.
Cotton has been candid about the emotional toll, sharing that some days are harder than others, but she finds strength in her children. She also noted that she is learning to ask for help and not feel guilty about needing support. Wood, meanwhile, announced he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Gemma Gregory.
The premise is that you get to come and do whatever wellness means to you, we don't want to be prescriptive – if you hate yoga, if you've never meditated, you don't have to do it there.
The news has added another layer of complexity to the family dynamic, though Cotton has not publicly commented on the pregnancy. Sources close to the family suggest she is focused on her own healing and the well-being of her children. Cotton runs the wellness brand Happy Place and is a BBC Radio 2 presenter.
According to Metro, she said she has done 'the crazy stuff' and her nervous system needs something different. Her brand has grown significantly, offering podcasts, books, and events aimed at mental well-being. Cotton has become a prominent voice in the wellness space, advocating for self-care and mindfulness.
I've done the crazy s**t, I've got that out my system. My nervous system needs something different these days.
The Happy Place festival, which Cotton described as for people who don't want big crowds or drinking, will be held in London on July 11-12 and in Cheshire on September 5-6, 2026. The festival aims to offer a more relaxed alternative to traditional music festivals, with wellness activities and talks. Cotton hopes the event will provide a space for like-minded people to connect and recharge.
She has curated a lineup of speakers and workshops focused on mental health, yoga, and creativity. The festival is an extension of her mission to make wellness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
I've had an up and down week, certainly. There's been some stressful stuff going on. I'm a single parent. I work full time with about a thousand jobs. I'm trying to juggle it all.
I think the pressure for us to be holding it all together is mad. Look how much we're trying to do. It's absurd.
I've been trying to fit in so much stuff so I can take a little bit of time off. I've been doubling up on everything, and trying to get all emails done - and feeling guilty if I'm missing a school pickup.
It's absurd for us to think we should hold it all together under those circumstances. It is too much, and I think the only thing we can do in those times is lean on really good mates.