She's most recognised for playing Sonia Fowler in EastEnders , but Natalie Cassidy departed her role on the BBC One drama earlier this year following several decades on screen .

The 42-year-old performer has since kept herself occupied with various ventures, including her memoir, Happy Days, where she reveals details about her personal journey and professional path, whilst also offering guidance and recommendations to readers.

During a promotional appearance for her latest publication, Natalie featured on The One Show , and throughout her chat with presenters Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne, she discussed how writing her memoir proved beneficial.

Alex enquired: "You say that writing the book was really cathartic and it actually helped?" to which Natalie replied: "It was. I think p

See Full Page