In All Honesty
In All Honesty is a podcast hosted by Michelle Elman, a qualified life coach known as the Queen of Boundaries. Each week she shares practical advice, personal experiences, and actionable steps to help listeners create the life they want. Episodes include life stories, debates with guests, and answers to listener dilemmas. The show focuses on honesty and boundary-setting to encourage positive change without excuses.
Episodes
What Is An Abandonment Wound?
It's the series finale of In All Honesty and Michelle is addressing something hugely important and personal: the abandonment wound.The abandonment wound often stems from the absence of/emotional neglect from primary caregivers during childhood - and it can profoundly affect romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood.During this episode, Michelle shares her personal experiences of feeling aba
How Can You Be Accountable To Yourself?
This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty: practicing self-accountability!How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline.During this episode, Michelle emphasises the importance of being true to yo
Can You Be Friends With Colleagues? (feat. Lucy Ellis)
Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about.We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to working in fitness) and has faced all of the hurdles to
Why I Struggled Becoming A Mother (feat. Sarah Hoover)
Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you?Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when
How To Talk About Sex and Disability
Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them.Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and bu
How To Start Meditating (feat. Anne-Sophie Fluri)
Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives.Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to improve focus, resilience, and performance. She has a
Should You Stay After They Cheat? (feat. Paul C. Brunson)
If your partner cheated on you... would you stay? What are the circumstances that you should consider staying in?On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by relationship expert and TV/podcast host Paul C. Brunson to talk all things infidelity!Michelle shares her experience with infidelity and chats to Paul about all of the various traumas and triggers that cheating can get tied
How To Stop Revolving Your Life Around Men
Keep finding yourself in a circle of wanting independence but finding that your diary is controlled by some woman's son? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is introducing the concept of decentering men from your life.From childhood experiences with male caregivers, to patriarchal conditioning, there are many reasons why women tend to prioritise male relationships over others (inclu
How To Win An Argument
We are all likely to face conflict in our daily lives - how we deal with it is what matters the most. In this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is diving into the intricacies of handling conflict.Drawing from personal experience, she emphasises the importance of productive communication, debunking misconceptions about conflict resolution, and Michelle provides practical advice on maintaining cal
How To Set Goals To Succeed (feat. Shivani Pau)
Setting goals is a crucial part of personal development - but how do you set yourself up to achieve your goals? Not all goal setting is made the same!On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by speaker, coach and the host of the 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, Shivani Pau, to talk all about goal achievement and setting yourself up to win.Michelle and Shivani talk about their journ
Are You In A Situationship? Leave It Now!
Whilst Michelle is preparing herself for serious relationships again, she is talking all about why she hates situationships so much!There is a difference between casual relationships and situationships - and one of them often involves more respect and communication than the other. On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the confusion and manipulation often found in situation
How To Feel Your Feelings
This week's episode of In All Honesty is all about the practical steps to help you truly feel your emotions... rather than just thinking about them!Michelle Elman is taking us on a guided tour of how we feel emotion within our bodies. Starting off by delineating the difference between feelings in the body and thoughts in the brain, go on a coached journey with Michelle as she explores breathing ex
Why Is Friendship In Your 30s So Hard? (feat. Holly Bourne)
Does friendship get harder when you're older? And if it does, why? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by acclaimed British author Holly Bourne to talk all about adult friendships.Holly is the author of the bestselling novel "Am I Normal Yet?" which was praised for its realistic portrayal of OCD, as well as "How Do You Like Me Now?". She was shortlisted for the 2018 YA Boo
What You Need To Know About Female Health (feat. Dr Nighat Arif)
We are diving into women's health on this week's episode of In All Honesty, as Michelle is joined by expert Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health and family planning with over 15 years of experience (you might have also seen her on TV on shows such as This Morning!).We're covering everything from the importance of advocating for yourself in the healthcare system (especially as a marg
What Is PTSD and How Does It Affect Me?
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma and PTSD, with mentions of sexual assault.We're diving into an area we haven't spoken about on In All Honesty yet... This week, Michelle is diving into her personal journey with complex PTSD (C-PTSD), rooted in her extensive medical trauma from 15 surgeries before the age of 19.During the episode, Michelle tells her story of identifying her PTSD and o
Could You Be In An Open Relationship? (feat. Ruby Rare)
When a conversation around monogamy was brought up on a date Michelle recently went on, it opened her mind to whether she could live a non-monogamous or polyamorous lifestyle.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and award-winning sex and relationships expert Ruby Rare to discuss the nuances of open relationships and polyamory.The conversation spans from
Should You Get Married Before Having a Baby? (feat. Steph Elswood)
We often talk about subverting society's traditional (and, oftentimes, patriarchal) rules here on In All Honesty, and this week we're shifting the lens to the societal pressures surrounding marriage, pregnancy and personal milestones.Michelle is joined by sober and plant-based living creator Steph Elswood who has documented her life on social media for many years. But, when she announced her pregn
How To Love Valentine’s Day
It's our first Valentine's Day as our In All Honesty family... and Michelle is talking about how to make Valentine's Day work for you!After a busy January filled with dating, Michelle has shifted her priorities for February. In this episode, she talks about the highs and lows of dating, handling experiences of rejection and the importance of taking breaks to process emotions. She also emphasises t
How To Break Free From Diet Culture & Live Intuitively (feat. Alice Liveing)
Having just escaped the start of the year (and all of its messaging around becoming a better version of you...), on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and personal trainer Alice Liveing for a candid conversation about breaking free from diet culture!Alice has been creating health and fitness content on social media for over a decade, and along the way she
Am I Getting Drunk Too Often? (feat. Millie Gooch)
Looking to redefine your relationship with alcohol? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle Elman is joined by Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch to talk all things sobriety and social pressures!After heavily drinking during University and working in nightlife jobs, Millie made the bold decision to go completely sober whilst she was in University. Now, she uses her platforms to help
How To Embrace Ageing & Learn To Love Your Body
After Michelle had her natural forehead lines pointed out to her on social media, it prompted a lot of renewed thoughts around ageing and challenging societal beauty norms. This week's episode of In All Honesty is about exactly that - learning to embrace ageing and love your body!Michelle talks about her feelings around going grey and how it has sparked thoughts around the privilege of ageing. She
Should You Tell A Friend When You Hate Their Partner? (feat. Megan Crabbe)
It's a tricky situation... Your friend is in a relationship but you can't stand their partner. To say or not to say, that is the question! And on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by her bestie Megan Crabbe to explore the when's and how's of breaking the news... or not!Acclaimed author and content creator, Megan Crabbe is the author of Body Positive Power (and you might also
Anger, Infidelity, Lost Friendships + More (Listener Q&A)
It's a new year of In All Honesty and we're kicking it off by answering your listener-submitted voice messages!From a mother's concerned message about her baby's potential surgeries, to a listener tackling her partners prior infidelity head on, as well as rekindling old friendships and learning how to best manage your response to anger - Michelle doesn't just share her advice as a multi-board accr
How To Set Goals For 2025 The Smart Way
The end of the year can be a good time to set yourself a Yearly Review. We're not saying "New Years Resolutions"... but, inspired by her own life coach, this week on In All Honesty Michelle is looking back on 2024's accomplishments and challenges and setting herself new goals for 2025.Along the way, Michelle is sharing anecdotes about the unique nature of last years goals and she teaches us on how
I’m Spending Christmas Alone!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... just not for everybody. Whilst a lot of people find the festive season enjoyable, it can also be an incredibly stressful, traumatic and lonely time for many people around the world - and Michelle Elman is one of those people.On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about her long-standing disdain for Christmas. She explores how she coped
Why Friendship Breakups Hurt (feat. Christina Demosthenous)
What does it take to be a good friend? And when does it become time to break-up with a friend who isn't treating you right? That's what Michelle's new book Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal is all about and this week she is joined by her Editor Christina to talk all about it.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Christina share the story of the friendship whi
The Difference Between Dating In Your 20s vs 30s
There is a lot of fear-mongering around being single in your 30s... so when Michelle found herself newly single at 30 years old, she was shocked to discover that it was actually the opposite. There were so many benefits to dating in your 30s!On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the differences between two decades of dating and how her experience has been re-enter
Are You Burnt Out or Overscheduled?
The feeling of burn out has become all too familiar, especially after the pandemic. But, are we actually burnt out... or do we just not know how to balance our schedules properly? That was Michelle's realisation after a recent coaching session, where she realised that there were practical ways to fix how she was feeling.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle addresses the importance of
He Cancelled On Me!
Are you right to feel angry and frustrated if your date cancels on you at the last minute? Well, Michelle Elman thinks so... and after experiencing this herself just this week, she's talking all about cancellations and time-wasters on In All Honesty.Michelle tackles the lack of accountability in dating and has practical tips on how to deal with people who aren't serious on dating apps. She also ad
Facing A Career Crisis? (feat. Hannah Witton)
What would you sacrifice to find happiness? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by OG YouTuber and former sex-ed content creator Hannah Witton who quit her YouTube channel with over 800K subscribers in order to find a career path that satisfied her and the life that she wanted.Michelle and Hannah discuss braving a career change and knowing when it's time to pivot. They disc
The Truth About Loneliness
We're going through a loneliness epidemic - in 2022, 49.6% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. But, what do you if you feel like you have no shoulders to cry on or ears to chew off?On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle shares her own feelings of isolation after her break-up, and explores how society often leaves people dependent on rom
Should You Share Your Partner Online? (feat. Chiara King)
It's one of the most stressful decisions in modern dating: When should you hard launch your partner on social media? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by content creator and podcaster Chiara King. Michelle and Chiara launched both of their boyfriends on social media at different stages of the relationship... and there's a lot to learn from the outcomes!Michelle and Chiara
How To Be Successful On Your Own Terms
Finding professional opportunities stressful? Need some advice on which career path to take? On this week’s episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her tips on being successful, the importance of career values and embracing educational rejection.Michelle speaks on her experience of being rejected from Oxford University and how this led her to where she is today. Michelle is on a mission to
Insecure About Photos Of Yourself? Learning To Embrace Your Image
Do you find yourself opting out of photo opportunities? Always offering to be the person taking the photo... rather than being the one in it? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her journey of overcoming body confidence struggles and learning to embrace photos as valuable memories.With practical advice on how to view photos positively (as well as a reality check on how ot
When Is It Too Soon To Date Again After A Breakup? (feat. Honey Ross)
Ready to get back on the dating scene? Or, is it all a bit too soon? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by writer, campaigner and podcast host Reel Talk Honey Ross as they reflect on both leaving long-term relationships at the same time, and where they find themselves in the healing and recovery process.Honey and Michelle leant on each other during their respective break-u
Should You Text Your Ex? (feat. Sofie Hagen)
Texting your ex... a useful healing device or a one-way ticket to the pits of emotional hell? That's the topic of debate on this weeks episode of In All Honesty as Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and comedian Sofie Hagen to explore what happens when we 'give in' to the devil on our shoulder and send that first "Hey, what you up to?".Sofie, whose latest book "Will I Ever Have Sex Again?" is
How To Heal From Heartbreak
You've been through the biggest break-up of your life... where do you go from here? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing the details of her post-break-up healing process including the techniques she has used to deal with the intense emotions that come with heartbreak.From the practical methods for emotional release (including somatic processing) to the importance of settin
Dating Apps, Catfishes & Love Is Blind UK (feat. Tom Stroud)
It's the first guest episode of the new era of In All Honesty - and we're joined by the man who divided the nation: Love Is Blind UK's Tom Stroud.Tom split the internet on the Netflix reality show over a debate about splitting the bill on the first date, but now he's sharing the details of his life after the dating show including his experiences using dating apps. Michelle and Tom explore the pros
I Got Engaged... And Then Broke Up Within 24 Hours
It's the first episode of this brand new era for In All Honesty... and Michelle is getting more honest than ever before and revealing the truth behind the headlines about her post-engagement break-up.She's opening up her diary and spilling it all: from the proposal all the way to the Instagram DM that changed her life. Michelle tells the true story of wedding bells to nightmare as she discovers he
How To Break The Habit of Criticism
Do you criticise others a lot?Do you find it difficult to have intimacy?Do you tend to see the bad before the good?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about why criticism is so destructive for your personal relationships and why it breaks both trust and intimacy. She discusses why criticism is a habit and share with you how to break that habit. She talks you through how to
How To Change Your Mood In A Minute
Do you get nervous before a job interview?Would you love to be more confident public speaking?Do you wish you had more control over your mood?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares her top secret way she prepares for public speaking, live TV interviews and any big work moments. It's a technique which can calm your nerves and boost your confidence and minutes and she takes yo
Listen To This If You Have A Temper
Do you have a big temper?Do you find it difficult to stay calm in conflict?Do you get heated really quickly?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares three quick tips that you can use in the moment when you lose your temper. She talks about how our relationship with anger is warped and the way we discuss it in society isn't helpful. She discusses how you can give yourself permi
The Best Work Boundary I Have Heard
Do you find it hard to let yourself rest?Do you struggle to stop working?Are you guilty of doing one small task on your day off?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares a workplace boundary that her friend told her about and why it's such a brilliant company policy. She shares with you her policy on 100% work and 100% rest and how watching 6 hours of TV allowed her to have the
The Phrase I Hate Most In The World
Do you feel forced to be more positive?Do you feel pressure to make meaning out of trauma?Do you find it hard to see the good?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about the phrase she hates most in the world and how it's laced with toxic positivity. She discusses how toxic positivity doesn't help use especially in the context of trauma and shares the phrase that she hates m
One Question To Gain Confidence and Combat Fear
Do you find it hard to do something new?Do you worry about asking for favours?Do you want to feel more confident in work?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares with you one question she used to help her do the scariest part of being an author. She talks you through how embodying someone else can be a really useful tool and discusses how other people can help drive that motiv
Why You Should Let Yourself Go
Do you worry about what you look like?Have you been told you've let yourself go?Do you feel sad for no reason?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about what 'letting yourself go really means'. She talks about how your external appearance can reflect how you are feeling internally and how that can actually liberate you. She discusses what to do when you feel sad for no reas
Gym Intimidation Is So Unnecessary!
Do you get too intimidated to go to the gym?Do you worry people are judging you when exercising?Do you struggle to know how gym machines work?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about an experience in the gym where someone laughed at her while she was trying to figure out how the machine works. She discusses how gym intimidation leads to people not entering the gym for the
Stop Making Fast Friendships!
Do you make friendships really quicky?Do you find they rarely last?Do you want to know how to make friendships more sustainably?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how fast friendships are a recipe for disaster and why intensity plays a key role. She talks about how to build relationships more sustainably and shares Brené Brown's theory about the marble jar. She disc
Happiness Is Not A Goal
Do you want to feel happier in life?Do you worry that others have a happier life than you do?Do you feel guilty if you don't feel grateful?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about happiness and why believing we deserve to be happy can have a downside. She talks about how the pressure to be happy can actually mean you ignore other emotions and why we need to allow ourselve
Stop Testing Your Relationships!
Do you stop texting your friends to see if they will notice?Do you have difficulty asking your partner for what you need directly?Do you often think 'the grass is greener' when in a relationship?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about why testing your relationships doesn't work. She talks about how shows like Love Island and The Ultimatum are not good demonstrations of c
When You Need To Mind Your Own Business
Do you think your friends are making the wrong decision?Do you find it hard to keep your opinions to yourself?Do you want to know how to set boundaries around repeating the same conversation?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how we need to let the people in our lives make their own mistakes. She talks about how repeating your opinion over and over again is bad boun
What's The Difference Between A Boundary And An Ultimatum?
Do you believe setting a boundary is a threat?Do you give ultimatums when you don't get your way?Do you struggle to compromise?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about ultimatums and what the difference is between giving an ultimatum and setting a boundary. Michelle talks about how compromises often leave both parties unsatisfied and gives you a better option. She also di
How To Know If You Need Too Much External Validation
Do you rely on external validation a lot?Do you need compliments to feel secure?Do you think you are needy to ask for reassurance?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how external validation and internal validation affect us. She discusses how you can do both and why external validation isn't a bad thing. She talks you through her personal experiences of learning how
Why You Need Boredom In Your Life
Do you get bored easily?Do you take your boredom as a sign that you are dissatisfied with life?Do you struggle to finish what you've started?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how boredom creates room for creativity and why it's necessary in order to be successful in life, relationships and your goals. She discusses how boredom is an emotion and if you aren't able t
Are You A High or Low Reactor?
Do you feel disappointed when someone does react the way you want?Do you find yourself getting annoyed at people for things you used to love in them?Do you assume people don't care about you?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how your reactions aren't always a good indicator of what you are feeling inside. She discusses the differences in how people express themselv
You Do Not Need Your Parents' Approval
Do you still worry about letitng down your parents?Do you find it hard to make decisions without other people's inputDo you struggle to see your own opinion as important?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about waiting for your parents' approval will limit you and how it can impact your life if you aren't conscious of the fact that you are still searching for it. She disc
Get A Hobby You Are Rubbish At
Are you a perfectionist?Do you worry about looking silly?Do you feel guilty if you aren't being productiveThen this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle makes a case for why you need a hobby you are bad at and why it changed her life in so many ways. She talks about the different hobbies she has found and why being intentional about not improving your skill or trying to progress in any way
How To Be Fearless + Why That Shouldn't Be The Goal
Do you wish you were more fearless?Do you find yourself declining opportunities because you are scared?Would you like to know the secret to managing fear?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how there is a myth around fearlessness that doesn't serve us and creates an unrealistic goal. She talks about how she overcomes fear herself and the tools and mentalities she use
Listen To This On Your Worst Days
Do you have days where you struggle to get out of bed?Does your self-care go out the window when you have bad mental health?Do you need a way to simplify looking after your basic needs?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how Honey Ross introduced to a really basic way to look after your self-care when life gets hard and how taking a tip from The Sims helped her cope
Top Writing Tips From An Author
Do you think you are a bad writer?Would you like to be an author someday?Are you curious about how you get a book deal?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how she got book deals for Am I Ugly? and The Joy of Being Selfish and how the writing process differs when you submit a book on proposal vs. a full manuscript. She talks about what she does when she feels she is c
You Are Allowed To Be Asleep By Midnight
Do you want an alternative to New Years resolutions?Do you dread staying up for NYE?Do you want to know how to make the most of 2022Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about what she does at the end of every year to take all the lessons and learning from this year into the next. She shares why yearly reviews have become a lovely ritual for her and why she places less impor
Stop Judging Your Year As Good Or Bad
Do you believe there are good or bad people?Do you think you aren't judgemental?Have you been saying this is a bad year?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how the labels 'good' and 'bad' could be negatively impacting your perceptions. She discusses how these are judgements and why we have a system in our brain that will prevent us from seeing the whole picture. She
You Are Allowed To Hate Christmas
Do you dread Christmas?Do you compare your family to others?Does your Christmas meal always end in a fight?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle reassures you that you aren't alone if Christmas isn't your thing and the holiday period is tough for you to get through. She talks about how you can make this weekend a more peaceful time of the year and shows you ways to redefine this t
7 Beliefs That Helped Me In My Lowest Lows
Are you currently going through a rough time?Have you ever wondered if you will ever stop crying?Are you finding it really hard to keep the faith that life will get better?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares the beliefs and mindsets she uses in her own life when life is throwing you hurdles one after another and you don't know how you are going to survive it. She talks ab
Body Positive Movement + How To Love Exercise Without Hating Your Body
Do you want to exercise without hating your body?Is it hard to understand how someone can actually love exercise?Can body positivity and fitness co-exist?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how she went from hating movement to loving exercise. She gives you practical tips to change your relationship with exercise from one of punishment, compensating calories and self
3 Ways You Might Be Breaking Intimacy
Do you struggle to build intimacy?Is it hard for you to show appreciation?Have you found that you feel less connected to the people in your life?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle shares the three things that she is unlearning in her own life that leads to intimacy and connection being broken in all relationship. She discusses how people in your life can either be positive moti
What Body Confidence Really Looks Like
Do you wish you were body confidence?Do you think body positivity means being positive about your body?Do you think body neutrality is a more realistic goal?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about the difference between body confidence and body positivity and why labels can often confuse your own body image. She discusses how she is often held up as the 'end result' of b
What I Learnt From A Funeral + Telling People How Much You Care When They Are Still Alive
Is telling people how you feel about them a scary prospect?Do you struggle to know how to compliment people?Would you like the people in your life to feel more appreciated?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about how a funeral made her evaluate whether she'd told the people she cares that she loves them. She talks about how to give a compliment and why specific compliment
Criticism Is Not Love + Healing Childhood Shame
Did you hear the phrase 'I'm only telling you for your own good' as a child?Were you told 'if I can't tell you, who will'?Do you find it hard to make mistakes without shaming yourself?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle talks about criticism and how it affects your self-esteem. She talks about why when a parent specifically criticises us, we are unable to separate it from our be
What Procrastination Really Means + Why Quitting Is Part Of Success
Are you a big procrastinator?Do you just believe you are lazy?Were you taught that never quitting was the key to success?Then this episode is for you.In this episode, Michelle explains why the podcast is undergoing a little bit of a change and adapting to a more casual approach. She talks about how procrastination is a word often used to distract from the real problem and the four actual reasons s
Apologies: Why do I not believe people when they apologize?
Why do I not believe people when they apologize?How do I forgive myself and know I won't do it again?Should I continue to persist when someone doesn't accept your apology?How do I ask for an apology for something that happened ages ago?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on apologies and explains what a good apology involves. She discusses apology languages and why she doesn't completely a
Red Flags: Is it a red flag if they never ask about me?
Is it a red flag if they never ask about me?What are the warning signs for emotional unavailability?Are there any clues that someone is going to ghost?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on red flags and defines what a red flag is. She explains the actual meaning of red flags and why this word should not be used to describe everything. She discusses how the idea of foreseeing every red fla
Breakups: How do I know I made the right decision?
Can you still stay friends if one person likes the other and it's not reciprocated?Should you end it if they don't want kids and you do?How do you know your breakup was the right decision?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on breakups and discusses the importance of making sure breakups are clean breaks. She talks about whether you actually should stay friends after a break-up and why it
Family: If I cut them out, will I regret it when they die?
If I cut family out, will I regret it when they die?What can you do when family treat me like I'm stupid?Is it OK to set boundaries over emails and text?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on family relationships and discusses how we should hold the same standards of treatment in our familal relationships than any other relationship in our life. She talks about how the media has perpetuate
Sex: How Do You Have The Consent Conversation Without Turning Them Off?
How do you have a consent conversation without turning them off?What do you do when penetration just doesn't work?Can you have a casual relationship without moving too quickly?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on sex and discusses how we focus too much on the penis and penetration in sex. She talks about how we need to prioritise female pleasure more and why the consent conversation is s
Life Changes: What If I Can't Cope With The Responsibility?
When you change a lot, is it normal to want to change your friends?How do you stop worrying about future responsibility coming into your life?And what do you do when you aren't sure who you are anymore?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on life changes and asks that we notice the distinction between the adjustment process vs a settled change. She talks about how changes in your life may r
Infidelity: Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater?
How do you trust a new partner when the last one cheated on you?Is it true that "once a cheater, always a cheater"?And how do you end it with someone if the trust is broken for good.In this episode, Michelle answers questions on infidelity and talks about why what constitutes as cheating will change for every person. She talks about how cheating and infidelity relates to boundaries and whether peo
Self Worth: How Do I Stop Self Sabotaging Myself?
What do you do when you feel like you can never do enough personal development?How do you stop self-sabotaging your own success?And what do you do if you feel like an imposter when you are confident?In this episode, Michelle answers questions on self worth, what it is and how to build your own. She talks about how a lot of the self worth conversation is very lofty and why people need practical adv
Perfectionism: How Do I Address My Fear Of Failure?
In this episode, Michelle answers questions on what to do if you feel like your friends expect you to be perfect, how do you handle someone else's perfectionism affecting you in group projects and how to heal how fear of failure so it doesn't affect your life anymore. She talks about how she believes perfectionism is used as a protection from the ego and how the term 'perfectionist' is used to pus
Single Life: Am I Happy Single Or Too Scared To Date?
In this episode, Michelle answers questions on how to handle jealousy at other people happy in love, whether people actually do change their mind about wanting a marriage and kids and when being single is just a disguise for not wanting to make yourself vulnerable to date. She talks about why she had a period of being consciously single and how that benefitted her life and why if you wouldn't date
