We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

In this deeply emotional episode, Paul reconnects with Heather, who first appeared on the show grappling with the overwhelming grief of losing her partner. One year later, Heather shares her powerful journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. From confronting feelings of numbness to exploring the complexities of dating again, Heather opens up about the challenges and triumphs of moving forward after loss. With raw honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on how far she's come and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in for a heart-wrenching yet hopeful conversation about grief, resilience, and the strength it takes to embrace life again. We're Talking Love After Loss (00:00) Intro (00:49) Heather Explains How Grief Has Fundamentally Changed Her Love Life (06:50) Paul And Heather Play A Quiz To Find Out Whether She's Ready To Date (18:50) Paul And Heather Catch Up A Year Later (26:42) Paul's Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author and modern masculinity expert Scott Galloway joins Paul for a raw conversation about dating, loneliness, and why so many young men are quietly falling behind. Scott breaks down how technology, online dating, and economic anxiety are reshaping male identity - and why men must take responsibility before resentment takes over. Scott explains why men are struggling more than any generation before them, how synthetic relationships are replacing real intimacy, and men should “use their sex drive to become a better man”. From dating apps and divorce to fatherhood, friendship, and the pressure to provide, this is an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about what it actually means to be a man today. Scott shares: ◽ Why so many men have given up on dating altogether ◽ Why we’re creating asocial, asexual men ◽ The biggest boner-killer for women ◽ How online dating has eliminated most men from the mating market ◽ Why economic anxiety, not infidelity, is the real cause of divorce ◽ The danger of AI and synthetic relationships for young people ◽ Why men without strong relationships are most at risk after divorce ◽ How fatherhood finally made him feel “enough” ◽ What young men can do now to rebuild confidence, purpose and connection Scott Galloway, We Need To Talk Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Scott here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway/?hl=enNotes On Being A Man: https://a.co/d/6Sz2btm (00:00) Intro (03:22) Why Has Scott Pivoted From Business to Masculinity? (06:23) Biggest Misconceptions About Scott (14:02) Where Should Young Men Go to Become Informed? (17:13) The Impact of Big Tech on Young Men (22:23) Are There Any Benefits to AI and Relationships? (28:31) What Young Men Should Know About Friendship (34:00) Scott Reflects on Privilege and Success in the USA (37:23) Is It Still Worth Going to University? (37:53) Aura Frames Ad (38:53) What Scott Learned About Love From His Father (48:35) What Scott Learned About Manhood From Caring for His Mother (53:16) How Class and Wealth Affect Mental Health (56:43) Scott Reveals His Two Addictions (59:49) Adobe Express Ad (01:01:02) Scott on the Current Dating Environment for Young Men (01:05:02) 'Shrekking' and Dating Status Dynamics (01:10:15) What Should Men Aspire to in Dating? (01:19:19) Scott's Take on Men and Pornography (01:23:03) Why Are Marriage Rates Declining? (01:24:12) Scott’s Top 3 Tips for a Successful Marriage (01:26:56) What It Means to Be a Man Today (01:31:52) Suicide Rates Among Men and Scott’s Thoughts (01:34:44) "Men Should Pay for Everything" (01:39:04) How Fatherhood Changed Scott (01:43:21) Paul Surprises Scott With Letters From His Sons (01:44:51) Scott Returns the Favour (01:47:14) Why Men Should Be Emotional (01:50:43) Most Memorable Conversation (01:52:58) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Aura Frames - https://auraframes.co.uk 'PAUL' for £35 off Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/ONEBETTER  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a fashion empire from the ground up isn’t easy. Today, Paul sits down with fashion entrepreneurs Lorna Luxe and Adam Frisby to share the real story behind their success. From launching multimillion-pound brands to overcoming challenges like debt, burnout, and reinvention, they reveal what it truly takes to thrive in the competitive world of fashion and social media. This is a conversation about risk, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.We’re Talking Fashion Empires (00:00) Intro (00:50) How Lorna Started Out as an Influencer (07:53) Lorna's Partnerships With Fashion Brands (09:16) What Lorna Feels Is Most Misunderstood About Her (12:27) Lorna's Future Brand (13:17) Celebrities and Influencers Who Collaborated on In The Style (13:58) How In The Style Grew (16:05) Adam's Personal Challenges Running In The Style (18:17) How In The Style Benefitted From the Covid Pandemic (21:30) How Adam Became Burnt Out (23:53) How In The Style Came to an End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan opens up about fame, body image, motherhood, and the devastating loss of her 19-year-old sister in her most honest interview ever. Holly reflects on the pressures that shaped her on Geordie Shore, what pushed her into years of cosmetic surgery, and how grief has transformed her life forever. She shares the emotional final hours before losing her sister, how her family found meaning through organ donation, and why raising awareness has become her deepest purpose. Holly also reveals the hidden cost of reality-TV fame, the online abuse she endured, and the moment she realised she no longer recognised the person she had become. Now, as a mum and a coach, she’s using her platform to help women build confidence, understand their bodies, and regulate their emotions through her coaching work. Holly reveals: ◽ How fame magnified her anxiety and body image struggles ◽ The truth about working on Geordie Shore ◽ The heartbreaking final hours of her sister’s life ◽ How organ donation helped her family find meaning in the darkest moment ◽ Why becoming a mum shifted her priorities, patience and perspective ◽ How much she’s spent on cosmetic surgery and her plans for the future ◽ The intimacy rule that’s saved her marriage ◽ How emotional regulation transformed her mental health ◽ The mission behind her new coaching programme for mums Holly Hagan, We Need To Talk Content Warning: This conversation includes discussion of drug use and related experiences. If you or someone you know needs support, you can find resources here: FRANK: https://g2ul0.app.link/651mTy9qXYb What To Do In An Emergency: https://g2ul0.app.link/WjKmwV6qXYb NHS Organ Donation - Link to Register: https://g2ul0.app.link/gtfy87FcnYb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  (00:00) Intro (02:50) Holly Is Not a Geordie (03:53) How Holly’s Parents' Split Affected Her at Age 7 (06:55) Holly’s Experience of Bullying at School (10:21) The Persona Holly Developed as a Teenager (14:58) Partying Up North vs Down South (16:21) Holly’s Career Aspirations After School (20:17) How Holly Was Cast in *Geordie Shore* (24:35) Holly’s Experience Filming Season 1 of *Geordie Shore* (32:40) Why Holly Returned for Season 2 (34:58) Welfare Then vs Now in Reality TV (37:02) Geordie Shore's Popularity Peak in 2016 (38:07) Class in the UK and Reality TV Representation (40:43) Shopify Ad (41:46) Holly’s Relationship With Kyle From Geordie Shore (45:13) How Holly and Jacob Met (48:49) How Their First Child Affected Holly and Jacob’s Relationship (54:16) How Holly and Jacob Salvaged Their Relationship (58:33) Aura Frames Ad (59:35) Holly’s Relationship With Social Media Today (01:03:56) Surprise Letter From Sophie Kasaei (01:07:32) Holly’s Relationship With Her Sister Darci (01:09:50) Drug-Taking on Nights Out in the UK (01:10:53) The Events of the Night Darci Died (01:17:22) Darci’s Legacy Through Organ Donation (01:21:14) Drug-Related Death Statistics in the UK (01:22:06) Holly’s Advice After Losing Her Sister (01:24:58) Thoughts on Grieving a Loved One (01:29:31) Holly’s Self-Image and First Cosmetic Surgery at 18 (01:33:09) Holly’s Surgery History and How She Feels Today (01:41:31) Holly’s Retraining and Regulation Practices (01:47:55) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk  Aura Frames - https://auraframes.co.uk 'PAUL' for £35 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul sits down with Cher Lloyd, Myleene Klass and Estelle to hear the truth about working in the music industry. This is not one to be missed! (00:00) Intro (00:41) Cher Lloyd Talks Being Sexualised in the Music Industry (08:34) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry (23:46) Estelle's Experience as a Black Female Artist in the UK Music Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional footballer Joshua Cavallo opens up about coming out as the world’s only openly gay active male footballer - and the reality he faced once the headlines faded. From his coach’s immediate response to the fear he’d lose the career he’d worked his whole life for, Josh reveals why so many gay players still feel unable to speak their truth. Josh reflects on the years he spent living a double life, the isolation that defined his teens, and the moment he finally chose honesty over fear. He also shares the global ripple effect of his coming-out video, the abuse he’s endured in stadiums and online, and how falling in love with fiancé Leighton changed everything. Josh reveals: ◽ Why he believes LGBTQ+ rights are moving backwards ◽ The family expectations he grew up with and why he felt he could never truly be himself ◽ The double life he lived as a teenager and the mental toll of hiding who he was ◽ The coming out letter he wrote to his family ◽ The conversation with his coaches that changed everything ◽ Why so many gay footballers still stay silent ◽ The homophobia he still faces every day ◽ How he secretly mentors closeted professional players ◽ How he proposed to his partner Leighton  Josh Cavallo. We Need To Talk Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod (00:00) Intro (03:35) How Josh's Maltese Heritage Shaped His Upbringing (06:11) Paul Shows Josh a Childhood Photo (07:57) What Josh Learned About Love From His Grandfather (09:48) When Josh First Realised He Was Gay (11:27) Josh on Developing and Maintaining a ‘Mask’ (14:22) Support Josh Had Starting Out in the Football Industry (18:26) Leaving Dating Apps and Meeting His Fiancée (23:33) How Josh Came Out To His Family (33:03) How Josh Came Out to His Teammates (37:20) Public Reaction to Josh Coming Out (40:20) How Josh Realised He Wanted to Be an Advocate (42:43) Did the League Embrace Josh’s News? (43:44) Surprise Video Message For Josh (46:20) Statistics Around Homophobia in Football (48:05) Josh’s View on Homophobia in Today’s Football (49:09) Why Josh Thinks the Problem Is Getting Worse (51:23) Why Other Athletes Aren’t Coming Out (52:18) Josh’s Experience of a Homophobic Attack (54:52) Being on the Cover of Attitude Magazine (56:26) Too Good To Go Ad (57:42) Differences Playing Football in Australia vs the UK (59:51) Times Josh Felt Unsafe on the Pitch (01:05:21) Mentoring Closeted Footballers (01:09:16) The Story of Josh's Proposal to His Fiancée (01:13:35) Video Message From Fiancée Leighton (01:16:26) Josh and Leighton on Having Children (01:19:12) Adobe Express Ad (01:20:19) Huel Ad (01:21:45) How to Stop the Backslide in Civil Rights (01:29:40) The Hypocrisy of the Qatar World Cup (01:34:44) Josh’s Message to the Queer Community (01:35:31) Most Memorable Conversation (01:38:29) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Too Good To Go: Download the Too Good To Go App to get started Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/ONEBETTER  Huel: https://uk.huel.com/WNTT with code WNTT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with I'm A Celeb stars Kerry Katona, Myleene Klass and Tulisa to discuss the highs and lows of their time in the jungle! (00:00) Intro (00:35) Kerry's Experience of Winning 'I'm a Celeb' (05:46) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' and That White Bikini (10:46) Tulisa's 'I'm a Celeb' Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Goldstein was once told she’d never walk or talk. Now she’s danced on Strictly and graced the cover of Vogue. Today, she shares how she proved them all wrong. Ellie is a model, dancer, and author. She’s worked with Vogue, Gucci, and Adidas, and made history on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. She’s now helping to change how people see learning disabilities in fashion and media. Her mum, Yvonne, shares the powerful beginning of Ellie’s story. She talks about how doctors broke the news, how they were left alone in a hospital room, and the moment a nurse said, “The last mother who had one of these left it here. Do you want to do that?” Together, they explain: ◽How Strictly changed Ellie’s life - and why she still trains with Vito  ◽How Vito became more than a dance partner - he’s now family ◽Being ignored by model agencies - to becoming cover star of Vogue ◽Why spray tans and dance became her happy place ◽What she tells young people with learning disabilities chasing their dreams ◽The biggest myths about Down syndrome - and how Ellie proves them wrong ◽ How it felt meeting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ◽The powerful moment she looked in the mirror and said “you’re perfect” Ellie Goldstein, We Need To Talk. If you want to learn more about learning disabilities, check out these resources from learning disability charity Mencap https://g2ul0.app.link/HGSUr97VyYb Mencap Mythbusters: https://g2ul0.app.link/xtvN8U4VyYb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Ellie here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/bEaYsyOWyYb Portfolio: https://g2ul0.app.link/j1U27nSWyYb  (00:00) Intro (02:09) What Ellie Loved Most About Her Time on 'Strictly Come Dancing' (03:38) Ellie's Relationship With Her Dance Partner Vito (08:56) Paul, Ellie and Yvonne Watch Ellie's Cha Cha Cha (10:48) Paul Gives Ellie a Surprise Gift (13:21) The Reaction to Ellie Being on Strictly (14:40) How Ellie Dealt With Comments From the Judges (15:28) Support From the Strictly Production Team (16:09) Paul Shows Ellie a Message From Surprise Strictly Judge (18:42) Ellie's Favourite Dance on Strictly (19:09) Who Ellie Wants to Win Strictly (19:32) Ellie and Vito's Pre-Performance Rituals (20:39) Ellie's Advice to Anyone Facing Challenges (21:15) Aura Frames Ad (22:16) Shopify Ad (23:17) When Ellie First Felt Like a Model (23:47) Ellie's Statue on the Southbank (24:27) Ellie's Gucci Campaign (26:46) How Ellie Started Out in Modelling (28:46) Ellie's Vogue Cover (32:01) Meeting Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (35:07) Ellie's Books (37:14) Yvonne Shares the Story of Ellie's Birth (45:33) Down Syndrome Statistics (45:59) Yvonne on How Her Experience Could Have Been Better (49:09) How Yvonne Told Ellie About Her Condition (50:18) What Yvonne and Ellie Appreciate About Each Other (52:15) Quick Fire Questions for Ellie (53:17) Ellie's Work as a Mencap Ambassador (55:16) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk   Aura Frames - https://auraframes.co.uk 'PAUL' for £45 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the return of Selling Sunset, Paul sits down with Bre Tiesi for a candid conversation about fame, motherhood and the honest thoughts about reality TV. Bre opens up about being thrust into the spotlight, the challenges of being known as “Nick Cannon’s baby mama,” her fight to be respected in luxury real estate, and how she built confidence in an industry dominated by men. Bre also reflects on the intense backlash, the friendships that didn’t last, and the inner strength that’s carried her from her toughest years to taking centre stage on one of Netflix’s biggest shows. We’re Talking: Selling Sunset (00:00) Intro (00:33) How Bre Joined *Selling Sunset* (01:22) Revealing Bre and Nick's Relationship to the Public (02:03) How Bre Got Into Real Estate (03:37) Gender Disparity in Real Estate (04:46) Bre's First Big Listing (05:43) Why Bre Joined *Selling Sunset* Shortly After Giving Birth (07:12) Bre’s Thoughts on Public Reaction to Her (09:25) Was Bre Targeted Because of Her Relationship With Nick Cannon? (12:48) How Bre Feels After 3 Years on the Show (15:15) Bre's Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump opens up about life behind reality TV, the advice his aunt Lisa Vanderpump gave him, and the rare liver disease that now means he faces a life-saving transplant. For the first time, Sam reflects on growing up as part of the Vanderpump family, the pressure of living up to his father’s expectations, and the moment he nearly lost his life to sepsis. He also shares how reality TV unexpectedly helped him process trauma, why he’s determined to use his platform to raise awareness for organ donation, and how love and fatherhood have given him new purpose. Sam shares: ◽ The truth behind the Vanderpump family legacy  ◽ What his father’s death taught him about love, pride, and approval ◽ How Lisa Vanderpump became a father figure in his life ◽ The terrifying day he went into organ failure  ◽ How Made in Chelsea helped him confront his emotions for the first time ◽ The moment media headlines about his illness broke him ◽ Why he’s now fighting to raise awareness for organ donation and liver disease ◽ The message from his fiancée that left him in tears Sam Vanderpump. We Need To Talk. Register your decision to donate here: ⁠⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gtfy87FcnYb⁠⁠ (00:00) Intro   (01:56) Sam Addresses Public Perception of the Vanderpumps   (04:45) What Sam Learned About Love From His Mum and Dad   (07:31) Sam's Complicated Relationship With His Father   (12:20) Coping With the Death of Sam's Father   (14:48) How Reality TV Helped Sam's Mental Health   (16:40) Why Sam Joined Made In Chelsea   (24:55) Paul Shows Sam a Childhood Photo   (29:45) How Authentic Is Made In Chelsea?   (34:44) Has Made In Chelsea Been Good for Sam's Relationships?   (37:54) Paul Shows a Message From Sam’s Fiancée Alice   (41:08) Aura Frames Ad (42:18) What Type of Father Sam Wants to Be   (45:11) Sam Explains His Current Health Condition   (54:37) Key Statistics About Sepsis   (57:04) Why Sam Needs a Liver Transplant   (01:01:13) Sam Addresses the Media Storm Around His Health   (01:04:36) How the Media Storm Affected Sam’s Family and Friends   (01:06:39) How Organ Donation Works and Why Sam Advocates for It   (01:14:54) Sam Reads a Letter From His Grandmother   (01:17:42) Yes I Donate Message (01:18:58) Liver Transplant Survival Rates Explained   (01:23:24) Sam’s Mum Shares Her Perspective   (01:29:42) A Letter From Sam’s Mother   (01:32:24) Most Memorable Conversation   (01:38:10) Paul’s Takeaways  Sponsored by: Aura Frames - https://auraframes.co.uk 'PAUL' for £45 off Register your decision to donate here: ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gtfy87FcnYb⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark Transgender Awareness Week, Paul sits down with Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan and her dad Chris for an honest conversation about identity, acceptance and family. From navigating misunderstanding to rebuilding their relationship with love and empathy, they share what it means to live authentically and to stand by one another through change. This episode is about courage and connection - reminding us that everyone deserves to feel safe in who they are. We’re Talking: Transgender Awareness (00:00) Intro (00:44) How Paul and Ella Met (03:05) What Is 'Dead-Naming'? (04:56) Ella's Relationship History Before MAFS (07:08) Safety as a Trans Person (09:47) Ella's Dad Joins the Conversation (10:42) How Did Chris Find Out About Ella's True Identity? (14:34) Paul Shows Chris a Picture of Him and Ella from 2001 (16:57) How Chris Handled the Terminology After Learning Ella's True Identity (18:00) Public Reaction to Ella Presenting as a Woman (19:25) Ella's Experience with Gender Reassignment Surgery (20:48) Chris' Experience of Ella's Transition Surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her first ever solo interview, YouTube creator and mum of four Anna Saccone opens up about the truth behind The SACCONEJOLYs, the hidden pain behind her picture-perfect life, and the moments that almost broke her. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders and miscarriage. For the first time, Anna shares the real story behind her marriage, her relationship with Jonathan, and the intense pressure of raising a family online while facing constant criticism and scrutiny. She also speaks candidly about her struggles with bulimia, body image, and identity - and how she’s finally learning to live life on her own terms. Anna shares: ◽ Why she wasn’t truly happy on her wedding day ◽ How her father’s obsession with appearance impacted her ◽ How she built a family-vlog channel that earned tens of thousands a month ◽ What it’s really like raising a trans child in the public eye ◽ How she feels about the negative comments ◽ How returning to school became her way of reclaiming her voice This conversation includes discussion of eating disorders and baby loss. We’ve included support links below, along with the organisation Anna mentions in the episode, which provides resources for transgender healthcare: Beat Eating Disorders - https://g2ul0.app.link/gHK6cjr3ZRb Tommy’s: https://g2ul0.app.link/yiLgVePdnVb Sands: https://g2ul0.app.link/1c7K7WVdnVb Anne Healthcare - https://g2ul0.app.link/BWEMiCQBbYb  Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  (00:00) Intro (01:31) Why Anna Decided to Do This Podcast Without Jonathan (02:39) Anna's Experience Growing Up in Baltimore (05:46) How That Affected Anna's Relationship With Her Dad (05:47) Moving From Baltimore to Cork (12:15) The Beginnings of Anna's Eating Disorder (14:28) Meeting Jonathan & Quitting University (17:05) What Anna Initially Saw in Jonathan (23:43) How Anna and Jonathan Started on YouTube (28:05) Surprise Message From Jonathan (30:01) Anna's Struggle With Bulimia (32:48) Anna's Advice for Anyone Going Through an Eating Disorder (36:24) How the Growth of the YouTube Channel Affected Anna (42:44) Why Anna Thinks They’ve Been So Popular on YouTube (47:14) How Anna Deals With Online Criticism (58:03) Transgender Statistics in the UK and Anna’s View on the Current Climate (1:03:13) Shopify Ad (1:04:11) Adobe Express Ad (1:05:13) Anna’s Perspective on Featuring Her Children on Social Media (1:16:03) How Motherhood Impacted Anna (1:17:54) Struggling to Connect With Other Mums (1:22:57) Jonathan’s Gender Identity (1:25:54) How Anna Feels About the Negativity Directed Toward Jonathan (1:31:00) Dealing With Online Hate (1:33:30) Quick Fire Questions for Anna (1:39:05) Final Question: Anna’s Decision to Retrain in Nutrition (1:41:15) Most Memorable Conversation (1:45:32) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk  Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honour of Anti-Bullying Week, we sit down with Nadiya Hussain, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Calum Scott to discuss their personal experiences with bullying and the profound impact it’s had on their lives. From childhood trauma to online harassment, these three open up about the struggles they faced and how they found strength in their vulnerability. We're Talking Bullying. (00:00) Intro (00:39) Nadiya's experience of bullying growing up (07:54) Megan's experience of bullying at school (12:21) Love Better Tour Ad (13:38) Calum's experience of coming out and the subsequent bullying Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba opens up about addiction for the first time - and the secret he’s carried for over 30 years.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and addiction. In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Ore shares how he was first exposed at just nine years old - and the lifelong impact it had on his identity, confidence, and relationships. He also reflects on the emotional scars of growing up in fear, the silence he carried into adulthood, and the private battles behind his public success. Ore shares: ◽ Why he lived in fear of his father for years ◽ How his upbringing shaped his confidence, his career - and his silence ◽ The grief of losing his father and sister in such a short space of time ◽ How he felt like he was dying inside - while living what looked like a “perfect” life ◽ How Strictly Come Dancing became his awakening ◽ Why the West End reignited his joy and love for performing ◽ Why he struggled to open up, even to those closest to him ◽ How he’s learning to rewrite the story for himself, and for his children Ore Oduba, We Need To Talk. If you’re struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. We’ve included support charities below:  Samaritans - call on 116 123 or visit https://g2ul0.app.link/xghDmmYV4Wb   Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): https://g2ul0.app.link/npaQKXUV4Wb Naked Truth Project: https://g2ul0.app.link/JPSkS5mNZXb  Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  (00:00) Intro (03:03) Growing Up in Dorset (06:11) Black Identity in 1990s Dorset (11:18) Childhood and Family Dynamics (14:08) Did Ore Feel Loved? (16:35) Early Love for Performing (20:48) Starting Out in TV Presenting (28:17) Ore on Newsround (32:38) Handling Media Scrutiny (34:22) Winning Strictly Come Dancing (45:22) Life After Strictly (47:41) Hiding Behind a Facade (53:43) Relationship With His Brother (1:03:30) Losing His Sister (1:07:47) Mental Health and Identity (1:12:35) Learning of His Father’s Death (1:15:32) Ore’s 30-Year Addiction Struggle (1:32:43) Adult Content Use Among Young People (1:45:05) Message From Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (1:47:25) Childhood Photo Surprise (1:51:33) Most Memorable Moment (1:55:33) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Birmingham - https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXb Manchester - https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXb Brighton - https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXb London - https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Sync-ID MB01SOP0ZYTDXBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YUNGBLUD’s journey from growing up in Doncaster to securing a major record deal with Interscope Records is a story of defying expectations and embracing individuality. In this conversation, the boundary-pushing artist opens up about overcoming childhood struggles, breaking through perceptions, and how his unique style and unapologetic approach led to his big break in the music industry. This rare glimpse into YUNGBLUD's rise to fame reveals the challenges he’s faced and the lessons he’s learned about staying true to himself in a world that’s always trying to define him. We’re Talking YUNGBLUD. (00:00) Intro (00:41) Growing Up in Doncaster: Yungblud’s Early Years (03:29) People’s Perceptions of Yungblud: From Childhood to Adulthood (12:26) Love Better Tour Announcement (13:23) How Yungblud Was Signed to Interscope Records Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Glasgow - https://g2ul0.app.link/FMk3N4PhrXb Birmingham - https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXb Manchester - https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXb Brighton - https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXb London - https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do CIA spies detect lies, build trust fast, and navigate high-stakes relationships? Former covert officer Andrew Bustamante reveals how the tools he used in espionage can transform your personal life - from how you read people to how you love them. From growing up in a turbulent family, to commanding U.S. nuclear missiles at 24, to being recruited into the CIA, Andrew’s story is a journey through power, secrecy, love, and identity. But beneath the training lies a deeper lesson: the same psychological skills designed for national security became the ones that saved his marriage and founded Everyday Spy, an online education platform that provides people with useful spy skills for everyday life. As Andrew says: The CIA’s real superpower isn’t guns or gadgets - it’s learning how to systematise natural curiosity. In this conversation, he shares how those skills can change the way you connect, communicate, and build trust in everyday life. You’ll learn: ◽How to tell if someone is lying  ◽Why he cut off his girlfriend, friends, and family for the chance to join the CIA ◽The CIA method for building instant emotional trust ◽How to recognise when a relationship is starting to decline - and how to fix it ◽The hardest conversation of his life (and what it taught him about love) ◽His take on Jeffrey Epstein and possible CIA connections ◽How easy it really is to launch a nuclear missile - and what that reveals about power Part life story, part relationship masterclass, and part psychological thriller, this episode will change how you see honesty, loyalty, and the hidden motivations that shape every relationship. Andrew Bustamante. We Need To Talk. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Andrew here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ps9x0EkXMXb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/1nNEZWvXMXb  YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/19tVZShXMXb EverydaySpy: https://g2ul0.app.link/wG0st3xXMXb Find Your Superpower: https://g2ul0.app.link/qqQlh5v0PXb Shadow Cell: https://g2ul0.app.link/GwDAB7DVMXb  (00:00) Intro (02:13) How Can You Tell If Someone Is Lying? (05:27) Is Every Relationship Transactional? (19:42) Andrew's Checklist for Profiling Someone (24:12) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Government Asset? (29:13) Shopify Ad (30:16) Love Better Tour Ad (31:14) Andrew's Upbringing in Pennsylvania and Mixed-Race Heritage (33:45) Andrew's Relationship With His Biological Father (37:48) Andrew's Journey to the CIA (39:47) Life at a Military Academy (46:51) Andrew's Time as a Nuclear Missile Officer (50:21) Nuclear Proliferation (52:58) How Andrew Became a CIA Agent (1:12:21) Romantic Relationships Within the CIA (1:16:22) How Andrew Met His Wife During His Time at the CIA (1:21:44) Why Andrew Proposed to His Wife (1:26:55) Why Andrew Decided to Leave the CIA (1:32:09) Getting a Job After Being in the CIA (1:39:18) Is 'Sexpionage' a Real Method of Spying? (1:41:59) A Skill Andrew Learned in the CIA That Applies to Everyone (1:45:11) What Andrew Thinks the Future of the World Looks Like (1:46:46) What Is the Biggest Threat to the World? (1:47:59) What Is Andrew's Identity Today? (1:51:51) Most Memorable Conversation (1:56:06) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk   Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Glasgow - https://g2ul0.app.link/FMk3N4PhrXb Birmingham - https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXb Manchester - https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXb Brighton - https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXb London - https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honour of Black History Month, we sit down with Jordan Stevens, Jamelia, and Estelle who share their personal stories of navigating life as Black and mixed-race individuals in Britain. From embracing their cultural roots to overcoming challenges in predominantly white spaces, they discuss what it means to belong, to be seen, and to celebrate Blackness in all its diversity. Their stories remind us that Black history is not just a month - it’s an ongoing journey of resilience, pride and connection. We're Talking Black History (00:00) Intro(00:50) Jordan Shares His Experience of Being Mixed-Race in Brighton(03:58) Differences in Perspectives on Race Between the USA and UK(04:37) Jordan Discusses His Identity and Navigating Different Social Spaces(08:23) Jamelia’s Upbringing in Birmingham(09:11) The Significance of 1981 in UK History(10:07) Jamelia’s Parents and Their Rastafarian Beliefs(16:45) Love Better Tour Ad(17:48) Estelle’s Childhood in Hammersmith(20:10) The Importance of Estelle’s Grandmother to Her Family Get Your Tickets to Paul’s Love Better Tour! Bristol - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/mt5I2RKhrXb⁠ Cardiff - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/5mZIoBNhrXb⁠ Glasgow - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/FMk3N4PhrXb⁠ Birmingham - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXb⁠ Manchester - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXb⁠ Brighton - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXb⁠ London - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOWIE star breaks silence after a decade on The Only Way Is Essex, the pressure of fame, and how postnatal depression pushed her to the edge.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of baby loss.Georgia Kousoulou sits down with Paul for an unfiltered conversation about life on and off screen. She speaks honestly about the behind the scenes of TOWIE, her relationships with fellow cast mates and how she met husband Tommy Mallett. Georgia also opens up about their wedding - and why some of her former castmates didn’t make the guest list.In this deeply emotional conversation, Georgia reflects on baby loss, the silent grief that followed, and the strength it took to begin again. She also opens up about a recent health scare - discovering a lump that led to the shock of finding ruptured implants. Now, she’s advocating for greater awareness around cosmetic surgery and the importance of listening to your body. Georgia also shares:◽ Her parents split and how it impacted her life◽ The truth about TOWIE and why she walked away◽ How she and Tommy became “the couple they couldn’t break”◽ How discovering Tommy’s ADHD changed their relationship ◽ Her struggle with postnatal depression - and how Tommy helped her survive it◽ The silent grief of baby loss - and how she found hope ◽ Why speaking out saved her - and might help others do the same◽ Welcoming her rainbow baby and learning to love herself again◽ The lump that changed everything - and why she’s speaking out about surgery safetyGeorgia Kousoulou, We Need To Talk.This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and baby loss. We’ve included links to support charities below:Tommy’s: https://g2ul0.app.link/yiLgVePdnVbSands: https://g2ul0.app.link/1c7K7WVdnVbCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): https://g2ul0.app.link/npaQKXUV4Wb Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpodFollow Georgia here:Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/1zyQaAGJCXbTikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/X8T1MzKJCXb (00:00) Intro(02:33) How Closely Does Georgia Identify With Her Greek Heritage?(04:30) What Was Essex Like When Georgia Was Growing Up?(05:35) Georgia's Experience of School(07:28) What Did 16-Year-Old Georgia Want to Do With Her Life?(08:42) What Georgia Did for Work After Leaving School(12:47) How Georgia's Shop Got Her Onto TOWIE(14:09) How Successful Was TOWIE When Georgia Joined the Cast?(16:16) Georgia's First Appearance on TOWIE(20:35) How Georgia's Career Ambitions Changed on TOWIE(21:46) Why Georgia Thinks She Was a Hit on TOWIE(24:07) What Happened to Georgia's Relationship While on TOWIE?(25:32) How Her Parents' Split Affected Georgia as an Adult(27:34) How Georgia Met Tommy(31:02) How Georgia Knew Her Relationship With Tommy Was Real(32:34) The Atmosphere Amongst the TOWIE Cast(39:25) Did Georgia Feel Media Pressure on Her and Tommy's Relationship?(42:59) Has Georgia Kept in Touch With Her TOWIE Castmates?(47:02) Georgia's Feelings About Marrying Tommy While on TOWIE(50:21) Adobe Express Ad(51:20) Love Better Tour Ad(52:20) Georgia's Experience of Becoming a Mum and Postnatal Depression(01:04:27) How the Dynamic Between Georgia and Tommy Changed After Brody(01:10:13) Tommy's ADHD Diagnosis and Adult Diagnosis Statistics(01:14:48) Georgia's Experience of Miscarriage(01:24:38) How Georgia and Tommy Healed From Their Trauma(01:28:06) Georgia's 'Obsession' With Conceiving Another Baby(01:30:36) The Birth of Georgia's 'Rainbow Baby' Gigi(01:31:47) Georgia's Thoughts on 'Bouncing Back' From Childbirth(01:35:52) Georgia's History of Plastic Surgery and Thoughts on the Industry(01:39:54) What's Next for Georgia?(01:42:59) Most Memorable Conversation(01:46:51) Paul's TakeawaysSponsored by:Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Sync-ID MB01P3JT0TPVKYPMB01GVJTUESWJR8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Price, Mel Robbins, and Caity Baser share their journeys with ADHD and the challenges they’ve faced in navigating relationships, careers, and self-understanding. ADHD is more common than we realise, yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood, especially in adults. From late diagnoses to daily struggles with focus and impulsivity, they discuss how ADHD has shaped their lives and relationships, and how understanding their condition has changed everything. Their stories remind us that ADHD isn’t just a label - it’s a lens through which we can better understand ourselves and others. We’re Talking: ADHD Awareness(00:00) Intro(00:49) Katie Price's ADHD Diagnosis(06:27) How Mel Robbins Manages Her ADHD in Her Marriage(17:33) Love Better Tour Ad(18:32) How Caity Baser's ADHD ManifestsGet Your Tickets to Paul’s Love Better TourBristol - https://g2ul0.app.link/mt5I2RKhrXb Cardiff - https://g2ul0.app.link/5mZIoBNhrXbGlasgow - https://g2ul0.app.link/FMk3N4PhrXbBirmingham - https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXb Manchester - https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXb Brighton - https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXb London - https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-winning author and artist Charlie Mackesy opens up like never before - about anxiety, grief, loneliness, and the quiet power of kindness.Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation.  Charlie is the creator of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - the longest-running Sunday Times bestseller in history, translated into over 50 languages and embraced by millions around the world. In this rare and deeply personal conversation, Charlie reflects on the moments that shaped both his life and his work - from the loss that changed everything to the drawings that helped strangers feel less alone. He and Paul talk about anxiety, friendship, and the radical courage it takes to be vulnerable. Charlie shares: ◽ The moment grief changed the course of his life◽ The story behind the illustrations that helped strangers stay alive◽ How he sketched his way around the world◽ How bad the anxiety got - and the breathing trick that helped him survive◽ The path to The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse◽ The journey to his new book, Always Remember◽ What it took to create his Oscar-winning film◽ How shame isolates men - and why kindness is the antidote Charlie Mackesy, We Need To Talk.If you’re struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. We’ve included support charities below: Samaritans - call on 116 123 or visit https://g2ul0.app.link/xghDmmYV4Wb Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): https://g2ul0.app.link/npaQKXUV4Wb Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Charlie here:Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/llwkLT0jrXb Always Remember: https://g2ul0.app.link/l0I8zRXjrXb  (00:00) Intro(02:38) Charlie's Upbringing in Northumberland(06:34) Changing Schools at 16(10:16) Why Charlie Started Drawing(19:02) Losing His Best Friend at 18(19:58) Moving to London and Starting His Career(23:12) Time in Manhattan(33:16) Picking Tea in Zimbabwe(35:13) Connection to Brixton(40:07) Adobe Express Ad(41:06) Shopify Ad(42:06) Creating *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse*(55:48) The Book’s Commercial Success(1:02:43) Behind the Scenes of *Love Actually*(1:06:25) Making the Film Adaptation(1:08:42) Winning an Oscar(1:12:36) Concept Behind *Always Remember*(1:14:47) Love Better Tour Ad(1:15:46) Facing Darker Periods in Life(1:19:51) Managing Anxiety(1:27:55) Attention Span(1:29:30) Creative Process Demo(1:30:56) Friendships Past and Present(1:38:19) Thoughts on Faith(1:43:13) What Paul and Charlie Are Grateful For(1:45:18) Drawing Mantra(1:48:36) Latest Drawing Reveal(1:50:20) Paul's TakeawaysSponsored by:Shopify: https://www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL  Get Your Tickets to Paul’s Love Better Tour!Bristol - https://g2ul0.app.link/mt5I2RKhrXbCardiff - https://g2ul0.app.link/5mZIoBNhrXbGlasgow - https://g2ul0.app.link/FMk3N4PhrXbBirmingham - https://g2ul0.app.link/pJIj4XShrXbManchester - https://g2ul0.app.link/4SQwKDXhrXbBrighton - https://g2ul0.app.link/BO71HSZhrXbLondon - https://g2ul0.app.link/gm6iB91hrXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices