The Getting Real with Hilary Show

Hilary Burns is the creator and host of The Getting Real with Hilary Show, an internationally distributed talk show and podcast dedicated to honest conversation, human connection and whole-person wellbeing.

Hilary’s work is grounded in the belief that good health is more than the absence of illness. True wellbeing includes physical, mental and social health — and begins when people feel safe to speak openly about their experiences, challenges and hopes.

The Getting Real with Hilary Show was born from this understanding.
Each episode features thoughtful conversations with everyday people, authors, professionals and change-makers who share real stories of adversity, resilience, healing and personal growth. Rather than offering quick fixes or surface-level advice, the show explores what it truly means to live well — with self-awareness, compassion and meaningful connection.

Hilary’s approach is warm, grounded and inclusive. She believes that access to honest conversation and emotional wellbeing is a fundamental part of health and should not be limited by background, beliefs, or circumstance. By creating a space where people are heard without judgement, the show addresses the social and emotional dimensions of health that are often overlooked, yet essential to human wellbeing.

Themes explored on the show include emotional resilience, mental health, identity, relationships, purpose and the power of shared experience. Listeners are encouraged not to “fix” themselves, but to understand themselves more fully — recognising that growth often comes through openness, understanding and community.

In addition to hosting the show, Hilary is the author of Your Bullshit Is Your Blessing,* the Second Piece of French Toast, and Real Talk, books that reflect her commitment to honest self-inquiry and empowerment. She is also a speaker and community builder, passionate about creating spaces where people feel supported in creating lives they genuinely enjoy.

Now joining UK Health, The Getting Real with Hilary Show continues its mission to elevate conversations around health, wellbeing and human dignity — supporting the idea that access to meaningful dialogue, understanding and care is a basic right for all.