Ella Podcasts

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! For decades, we’ve been told that losing weight comes down to eating less, moving more, and having enough willpower. But with medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro transforming weight loss around the world, many are asking whether we’ve entered a new era in obesity treatment—or simply found another quick fix....

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, violence, dissociation, and mental health that some viewers may find distressing. Please take care while listening. Childhood abuse doesn’t always stay in childhood. Long after the physical events have ended, many survivors c...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Ever felt like you’re about to be “found out” despite having the qualifications, experience, and evidence to prove you’re capable? You’re not alone. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind imposter syndrome - that persistent feeling of self-doubt that can affect students, professionals, lead...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Does society value women less as they get older? Why are men often seen as experienced “silver foxes” while women are judged as being past their prime? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism facing women in the workplace and wider society. From hiring bias and career progression to appearan...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! People often celebrate the passion of young love, but what happens to sex, desire, and intimacy as we move into our 40s, 50s, and beyond? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of society’s most overlooked topics: sex in middle age. Many assume aging means declining libido, less...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few of us realise how much of ourselves we leave behind in the pursuit of stability. Careers grow, responsibilities increase, and somewhere along the way, creativity - once natural and instinctive - quietly fades into the background. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what happens when we disconnect from our...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Selling is not just about persuasion, targets, or closing deals. It is deeply connected to psychology, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, and understanding human behaviour. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind influence, negotiation, confidence, rejection, and why some peo...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Raising a child with autism or additional needs can be one of the most emotionally demanding, isolating, and misunderstood journeys a parent can face. In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts , we explore the reality of parenting children on the autism spectrum and with special needs - the fear, exhaustion, unce...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Some jobs are already disappearing. Others are rapidly evolving. And for millions of people, the real fear is no longer whether AI is coming, but whether humans will still have a meaningful place in the future workforce. Hosted by Ella Sherman, Host and Founder of Ella Podcasts, and Dr. Jonathan Marshall, Co-Host and...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! AI is moving faster than most people expected, and with it comes a growing sense of uncertainty about jobs, careers, and the future of work. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of artificial intelligence and whether it will replace jobs or fundamentally change them. While some see AI as a powerful...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Most people will face a difficult boss at some point in their career. But when that boss is narcissistic, controlling, or lacking empathy, it can slowly erode your confidence, mental health, and sense of self. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what it’s really like to work under a toxic boss and why so many...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! This episode includes discussion of child abuse and trauma. Child abuse is one of the most difficult and uncomfortable topics to talk about, yet it affects far more people than we realise. Many survivors carry the impact quietly for years, sometimes decades, without fully understanding how deeply it has shaped their l...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few topics divide opinion as deeply as the MeToo movement. What began as a necessary reckoning-giving voice to those who had been silenced—has also raised difficult, uncomfortable questions about truth, power, and what happens when allegations are tried in the court of public opinion. In this episode of Ella Podcasts...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Everyone wants to get paid what they’re worth and be recognised for their work. You’re told that if you perform well, stay loyal, and deliver results, the promotion or pay rise will follow. But in reality… it often doesn’t. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack why career progression isn’t just about performance...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few issues affect as many people, as quietly and as deeply, as addiction. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of addiction — not just as a behaviour, but as something far more complex. Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a coping mechanism? And why do some people recover, while others struggle to...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! From being seen as experienced and capable… to suddenly being “too old,” “overqualified,” or “out of touch”—ageism is one of the most overlooked and accepted forms of discrimination in modern society. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism in the workplace, in culture, and in how we see our...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few things shake us as deeply as the end of a relationship. Breakups can feel like grief, rejection, confusion, and loss all at once. In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we explore why relationships end, why some people stay too long, why others move on quickly, and what heartbreak really asks of us when love falls apa...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! *Trigger Warning*: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, depression, self-harm, and mental distress. Please take care while listening. If you feel unable to stay safe, please contact your local emergency services or a suicide crisis helpline immediately. In this deeply personal episode of Ella Po...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Society often tells men to “man up.” Be strong. Be stoic. Solve problems. But never talk about your own. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the hidden emotional struggles many men face — and why expressing vulnerability is still widely seen as weakness. From childhood, boys are taught to suppress emotions. C...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Burnout has become so normalized in modern workplaces that many people wear it like a badge of honor. But burnout isn’t just “being tired.”  It’s emotional exhaustion.  Cynicism.  Detachment.  Loss of joy.  And sometimes… depression. In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts , we unpack what workplace burnout really i...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. The pressure to perform, impress, and land the role can affect how you present yourself — even when you're highly qualified. In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we break down how to pass a job interview with confidence , from calming your nerves beforehand to answering difficu...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Sexual harassment in the workplace is more common than many people realise - and often more subtle than we expect. In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts , we have an honest and necessary conversation about workplace sexual harassment, professional boundaries, power dynamics, and what you can do if you experience i...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! If you’re job hunting right now, networking is just as important as applying for roles online. As the saying goes: It’s not what you know - it’s who you know In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we break down how to network strategically, confidently, and authentically - whether you’re an introvert, mid-career profession...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! “Toxic relationship” has become one of the most commonly used phrases in modern dating - but what does it really mean?  Are some relationships genuinely unhealthy, or has the word toxic become a catch-all label for pain, conflict, and disappointment? In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we unpack the psychology behind s...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! The Changing Role of White Men in the Workplace | DEI, Meritocracy & Fairness at Work What does fairness in the workplace really look like today?  Has diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) corrected historical imbalances — or created new tensions? In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we explore the changing role of...