In All Honesty

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...

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 als...

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...

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 ab...

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 them...

Do you still worry about letitng down your parents? Do you find it hard to make decisions without other people's input Do 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...

Are you a perfectionist? Do you worry about looking silly? Do you feel guilty if you aren't being productive Then 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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 2022 Then 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 i...

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....

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 th...

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 talk...

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...

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...

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'...

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 compli...

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 ou...

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 reaso...

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 complete...

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...

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...

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 perpetu...

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 i...