Katie Thistleton
The Radio 1 DJ, TV presenter, agony aunt and author talks about mental health and young people, learning to slow down and the importance of family
INTERVIEW ELIZABETH HEATHCOTE
Family is a core value for me. I am from a big family and we’re close and passionate. We’re like an Italian mobster family in a gangster film, but without the crime and violence!
PHOTOGRAPH: CAROLINE OLSEN
I grew up surrounded by strong women. My grandmas, mum, sister, aunties – they’re all formidable, hard-working and loving, and also party animals. They’ve taught me that there’s nothing that can’t be fixed by getting together with family and remembering what really matters.