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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Deb Dana, renowned clinician, author, and expert in Polyvagal Theory, to explore the transformative power of GLIMMERS - those small, everyday moments of safety and connection that help regulate our nervous system.  The concept of glimmers has captured the imagination of millions, resonating across social media with over 27 million hashtags on TikTo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Mini Edit - a new weekly feature from the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast. In this mini edit from Episode 14, I chat with stress management consultant Alice Law about stress. I hope this shorter version offers you some comfort. If you’re looking for more in-depth advice, be sure to check out the full conversation. Stress affects so many of us and alt...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk happiness. I absolutely loved this conversation with writer, poet, podcast host, and social media sensation David Larbi. I think you will too.  With over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and Tiktok, David has built a space that encourages vulnerability, emotional depth, and self-acceptance—offering the kind of caring voice we all wish we had in a friend. In this episo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Mini Edit - a new weekly feature from the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast. In this mini edit from Episode 12, I chat with consultant psychologist Jo Rodriguez about the experience of feeling stuck. We explore what triggers this state, how the body’s survival mode plays a role, and practical ways to move forward. Plus, we answer some of your questions...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the incredible author Daisy Buchanan as we delve into her personal journey with anxiety, perfectionism, and her battle with a shopping addiction. Daisy opens up about her experiences, sharing how these shaped her path, and discusses her deep passion for storytelling.  We also explore her new book, Read Yourself Happy. A book guaranteed to i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Mini Edit - a brand new weekly feature from the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast. In today’s mini edit from episode 16, I sit down with Dr. Lalitaa Suglani to explore the topic of high-functioning anxiety. Together, we delve into what it means, inner child work, people-pleasing, inner wounds, and so much more. Lalitaa brings her incredible insight, warmth,...

Send us Fan Mail In this first solo episode, I’m talking about why it’s so hard to face seeing people for who they really are, rather than who we wish they could be. I explore why letting go of this idealised version is so challenging and how it can bring up complex emotions, such as grief and the fear of loneliness. I also share tools to help you gain clarity and move forward, freeing yourself fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m delighted to speak with one of Instagram’s most beloved relationship coaches, Jillian Turecki. We discussed the importance of the relationship we have with ourselves and how it influences every other relationship in our lives. It really does start with us. Jillian and I also talked about her new book, It Begins With You, which provides a powerful roadmap for d...

Send us Fan Mail The choices we make today lay the foundation for our health as we age. In fact, our midlife health is one of the strongest predictors of our long-term well-being. It really matters. Lavina inspires us to take action now, with her contagious optimism and enthusiasm shining through. I absolutely loved our conversation. Drawing on evidence-based research, Lavina shares that just 11 m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Dr. Claire Plumbly about burnout. Recent reports state that up to 80% of the UK workforce have experienced or are experiencing burnout, but burnout doesn’t just happen in the workplace. Through this conversation and her brilliant new book, Claire shares with us: •What burnout actually is •What burnout isn’t  •What causes it •The importance of boundarie...

Send us Fan Mail This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/helenmarie In this week’s episode, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with clinical psychologist Dr. Emma Offord about ADHD.  In this conversation, Emma helps us to understand ADHD and the uniqueness of neurodivergence, covering topics such as: •The impact it has on the nervous system •The ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this beautiful conversation with Izzy Judd, we explore her ‘real story’ with anxiety. Sharing such stories feels important, as they offer hope from people with lived experience. Izzy gives hope by generously sharing what she went through and how she has learned to meet her anxiety with compassion and understanding instead of fear.  In this episode, Izzy opens up about her own e...

Send us Fan Mail Coupon code for 9D Breathwork: HELEN50 https://helenmarie--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/9d-letting-go/   Have you ever wondered why some people don’t like you? Or stressed over being misunderstood? Or not felt good enough? In this episode, I chat to the wonderful psychotherapist Anna Mathur about exactly this -  and other uncomfortable truths - as explored in her most recent bestse...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast, where this week we are diving deep into self-compassion with Sarah Ann Macklin. Together, we explore what self-compassion is and why we often find it difficult to practice. Sarah Ann brings her own personal story, revealing why discovering self-compassion was imperative for her survival.  Drawing from her own experien...

Send us Fan Mail This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/helenmarie In this week’s episode, I’m excited to share with you this wonderful conversation I had with psychotherapist Philippa Perry. Philippa is the author of the bestselling book The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad You Did), which has sold over 2.6 million c...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of I DON’T THINK WE TALK ENOUGH ABOUT I’m delighted to welcome back Josh Connolly for part 2 of our conversation on dysfunctional families. We answer more questions from my Instagram community that we didn’t have time for in part 1 (episode 11), as well as explore the power of breath work as a tool in healing, which has been a core element of Josh’s personal...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About I am delighted to welcome Kate Moyle. Kate is a psychosexual therapist and we had the most wonderful conversation around normalising conversations about sex.  We dive into what is normal, how sex affects our mental health, the difference between intimacy and sex, assumptions around sex, debunking some of the myths, where...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking with Dr Caroline Boyd about anger. We explore defining anger as an emotion, the societal expectations of both men and women regarding anger, the effects of suppressing it, the feelings of shame that may arise, and how to make sense of this powerful emotion. Caroline also shows us how to understand our anger and beautifully demonstrates how to co...

Send us Fan Mail This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/helenmarie In this episode I’m talking with the wonderful Dr Lalitaa Suglani all about high functioning anxiety. I absolutely adored this conversation, and Lalitaa brings such insight. We discuss how HFA differs from Generalised Anxiety Disorder, how it can manifest as perfectionism, worry, burnou...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode of I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About is a very special one to me, as I’m in conversation with my beautiful friend Susie about her recent journey with breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, and I am honoured that Susie shared space with me on this incredibly important subject. The episode is full of gentleness for others going throug...

Send us Fan Mail I’m delighted to welcome stress management consultant Alice Law to this week’s episode of the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast where we are talking stress. Alice brings her wealth of wisdom to help us understand where our stress may be coming from, bringing in the importance of the mind body connection with regard to stress as well as sharing some wonderful tips and tool...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast we are talking all about gut health and its impact on our mood with the incredible Dr Emily Leeming. Emily brings her wealth of expertise and knowledge to help us understand what needs to be on our plates to help boost our mental well-being as well as care for our guts. I was absolutely fascinated by this con...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck and as if you can’t move forward? Wondering how others appear to move on, feel motivated and inspired, yet you feel like you’re rooted firmly where you are completely demotivated? Do you ever feel like you’re living life on autopilot with no real joy or happiness? Well this week’s guest on my podcast is Jo Rodriguez, a psychologist with over 20 years exper...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast, I’m delighted to share with you this wonderful conversation that I had with Josh Connolly. Josh is the author of the highly acclaimed book ‘It’s Them Not You: How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story.’  Josh shares so generously his experience of being raised within a dysfunctional family...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast I welcome Nicola Elliott, founder of Neom Wellbeing. We delve into the power of wellbeing and the importance of sleep, how it underpins so much of our wellness, and offer insight into why so many people are struggling with sleep. Nicola shares her 11 Golden Rules that she devised with top sleep experts and re...