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Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the season, I wanted to slow things down a little and talk about something I see every single day in my work in terms of what it actually looks like to prioritise your mental health. Not just when things fall apart but in the small everyday choices. In this episode, I’m sharing seven things I notice people do differently when they begin to really care for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin - who, between them, have edited nearly all the magazines we’ve grown up with and loved, and are now the voices behind the podcast Postcards from Midlife . Together, we have a really honest, open conversation about identity in midlife - the unraveling, the quiet grief, the guilt, and that pull so many of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Rachel Goldman to explore how we respond when life throws us into uncertainty. Inspired by her book When Life Happens , we talk about the emotional impact of unexpected change, the pressure to recover quickly, and why coping is often nonlinear. We also explore psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and how difficult moments can...

Send us Fan Mail “It’s complicated with my family” can hold a lifetime of experiences. In this episode, I explore the depth behind dysfunctional family dynamics - the grief, the patterns, and the complex reality of estrangement in today’s world.  If this resonates, I’ll also be hosting a live online session on May 8th as part of Conversations with Helen Marie, where we’ll explore this more deeply...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Pippa Campbell and Victoria Woodhall to explore the powerful link between our hormones and mental health. We talk about anxiety, burnout, and what it really feels like when you’re out of sync with yourself - and how often we internalise those experiences as personal failings, as if something is wrong with us, rather than recognising wha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous psychologist, Antoinette Raymond, author of the brilliant book, Tits Up and What’s Your Point?, for a conversation about confidence, self-trust, and finding your way back to yourself. Antoinette’s energy is infectious - warm, honest, and deeply human - and there’s something in this conversation that has really stayed with me   I’m hoping...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about the mother wound - something that can feel deeply painful and, at times, hard to put into words. This isn’t about blaming our mothers. It’s about understanding our experiences. I explore how the mother wound can form - whether that’s through emotional absence, unmet needs, or growing up in environments where we didn’t feel fully safe, seen, or pr...

Send us Fan Mail If you were the responsible child , the peacemaker , or the one who always held everything together, this episode is for you. I’m exploring parentification trauma , the lasting impact of becoming the emotional adult too soon, and how this can show up in adulthood through over-responsibility, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, difficulty resting, and relationship patterns . We’ll als...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr Jen Douglas - psychologist, former Stanford professor, and expert on perfectionism - to unpack what perfectionism really is, where it comes from, and how it quietly shapes our lives. We talk about the roots of perfectionistic thinking, the emotional and relational costs, and why so many of us feel trapped in impossible standards. We also answer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Amber Rae - bestselling author, artist, and speaker whose work has inspired millions around the world to live with more courage, creativity, and emotional honesty. Her new book, Lovable: One Woman’s Path from Good to Free , is a raw and beautiful memoir about what it means to stop being good and start being true   Our conversation felt like somethi...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m sharing insights from my book Choose You. I dive into why self-abandonment happens, the cost of neglecting your own needs, and also offer some favourite practices to help you start to choose yourself too.  Special offer to listeners: my book Choose You is available via Ebury Self Help Books for just 99p throughout November: https://amzn.eu/d/cxnReZX SPONS...

Send us Fan Mail What if being “selfish” was actually the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, author, and self-care expert Suzy Reading to talk about her brand new book, How to Be Selfish. Together, we explore what it really means to prioritise yourself in a world that glorifies self-sacrifice, and how healthy selfishness can transform your relationships,...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m talking about how complicated mental health has become and how we can come back to what’s simple. I share some gentle, honest ways to look after your mind without turning it into another project or trend and why softness and simplicity can sometimes do more for our wellbeing than any checklist ever could. It’s a reminder that caring for ourselves doesn’t...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I explore the voice we all know too well - the Inner Critic. I share how this part of us often develops as a protector, shaped by childhood, culture, and survival instincts. I guide you through shifting your relationship with it and helping you to meet and soften that familiar voice inside. SPONSOR: Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology. Use code H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most transformative things I’ve learned - how understanding my own nervous system has completely changed the way I see myself, my emotions, and my healing. It’s honestly felt like magic.  ⠀ I explore what nervous system healing really means (and what it doesn’t), why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, and how practices like co...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Karena Dawn - author, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of The Big Silence Foundation - about her powerful memoir, The Big Silence. Karena shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a mother living with mental illness, the silence that shaped her early years, and her ongoing journey of healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Her...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be happy - and can we actually get better at it? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and human behaviour. We explore the small daily habits, surprising insights, and real-life challenges that shape our happiness. Practical, thought-...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety touches almost everyone -  but what if you could feel ten times calmer? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Kirren Schnack, clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer , to talk about what anxiety really is, why it shows up in our lives, and the practical tools we can use to manage it. We explore common myths, everyday coping strategies, and why ignoring your anxi...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I take a deeper look into one of the topics I’m most often asked about: boundaries. I share my favorite analogy for understanding what a boundary really is, and why they’re not about pushing people away but about making closeness safe. I talk about why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable to set, what happens when we don’t have them, and why we’re not respons...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful New York psychotherapist Carol Look to explore the power of EFT tapping and gratitude.  Research shows gratitude can lower stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, boost immunity, and increase overall well-being. Combined with tapping, it becomes an even more powerful tool for emotional and physical health. You’ll see Carol guid...

Send us Fan Mail Gaslighting is more than a social media pop psychology buzzword - it’s a subtle, painful way of distorting your reality and eroding your trust in yourself. So, in this episode, I help you explore what gaslighting is (and isn’t), why some people use it, why others are more vulnerable to it, and the deep impact it can have on your sense of self and mental health. I talk through ever...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled to let go of someone, something, or a version of yourself you once loved? In this solo episode, I explore why letting go feels so hard, how our attachment styles shape the process, and the ways neuroscience can help us rewire old patterns. Using psychology theories, I’ll help walk you through some accessible steps to release the grip that not letting go can...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I explore what reparenting is, why it matters, and how to start practicing it in everyday life. Through relatable examples, reflective prompts, and a calming guided meditation, you’ll learn how to meet your needs with compassion, set loving boundaries, and rewrite the way you speak to yourself. My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs to talk about her brilliant book The Relaxed Woman . You may have seen Nicola’s viral Instagram post where she shared that she grew up never knowing a relaxed woman. That powerful message struck a chord with so many - and it’s the starting point for this beautiful, thoughtful conversation. We explore what it means to...

Send us Fan Mail I absolutely loved this conversation! Unhealed childhood wounds don't vanish with time - they shape how we love, trust, and see ourselves as adults. So, in this episode, it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with therapist and author , Estelle Bingham, to explore how the unmet needs, emotional wounds, and forgotten parts of our younger selves continue to manifest in adultho...