Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?

HEALTH ANXIETY. This is criminally undiscussed and criminally misunderstood. It should not be dismissed as dramatic or attention seeking. 'Chewing Gum' actor, Robert Lonsdale is chatting all this and more with a huge side order of bravery, insight and humour. TRIGGER WARNING - we are discussing disordered eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special episode. Maxine Williams and I are discussing reaching the place of no more. We are diving deep into the symptoms of CPTSD and what it’s like living with such a debilitating illness. There are some hard hitting issues in this conversation. It’s done with safety and love but please listen at your own discretion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide. My question to all of you. Is Sophie Habboo a witch? Answer - probably. Today we are discussing DIVORCE. Life before and after, adapting, shame and self preservation. And Harry Potter. For good measure. And because Sophie Habbboo is a witch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a performer is great. No question. But it's FICKLE and FRAGILE. Comedian Tom Lucy and I are discussing the all consuming nature of being in the arts and how important it is to keep a sense of self outside of your craft when you are your own commodity. Tom discovered this while on tour with Jack Whitehall... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ATTACHMENT ISSUES. Do I have them? Absolutely. Am I good at controlling them? Not at all. I’m an expert at being shit at this. How do you be okay with someone being angry at you? How do you resist the urge to control their thoughts and emotions? You can’t. I hate it. Letting go is TOUGH. Acceptance is sometimes near impossible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ADDICTION. ADDICTION. Addiction. Speaks for itself. Marise and I are discussing all things rehab, sobriety, alcohol and recovery. WARNING - this episode contains references to suicide & alcohol and drug abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISSOCIATION. DEPERSONALISATION. INSTAGRAM FILTER OVER THE EYES. You know what I mean? This week Jamie and I are discussing extreme, prolonged anxiety and the power of self awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may not have heard of it - but you're about to. ENDOMETRIOSIS. This a portion of my journey with this chronic illness but let's join forces and spread awareness!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found your inner voice/inner child voice/actual real life voice screaming ‘PLEASE BE MY FRIEND!!’ Yup, me too. Actress and author Rosie Day and I are discussing friendship, people pleasing, polyvagal theory, being an actor and why therapy is just a really good thing to do. Lesson of the day - people who are supposed to be in your life will be in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Welcome to Season Two of Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends? My guest this week is Private Parts co-host and reality TV star Alex Mytton. Today we are talking all things GRIEF and the side orders that come with it - big/small, destructive/beneficial, where it takes us and how we survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The STORY. At the end of it, whatever has happened will become a story and someone else's guide to survival. Those who have reached the furthest corners of themselves will be the ones with the deepest understanding, the greatest empathy and will, undeniably, have some fucking great anecdotes. Stay tuned. Keep going. No one wants a cliffhanger ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Oh snap - here it is - something I know ALL about - HEARTBREAK. The worst. Absolute torture. Take a seat and join me on the ferris wheel cycle of grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DESPAIR. My right hand man, my wing woman, my partner in crime. No matter how toxic, how draining, how uncomfortable, how unproductive - it's difficult to pay attention to the things that just feel normal. If despair has lived rent free in your body since the beginning of time it takes a hot minute to realise just how much it isn't serving you. Today I'm discussing long term trauma and why we shou...

Strap in everyone - we’re talking about REHAB. We’re peeking behind the curtain and discovering some of the secrets surrounding primary care. Decaf coffee, popcorn, equine therapy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAWN. FAWNING. FAWNER. The fourth category. I have only just discovered this major trauma response within myself. Today I am discussing the details of my favourite new rhyme - fawning, appeasing, people pleasing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRAUMA. Hands up who's got it! Today I'm discussing PTSD and CPTSD. What they're like, what they do, where they come from, why it's exhausting - all things trauma (complex or otherwise) and living life according to the rules of the amygdala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about MEDICATION. Some people need to take magnesium for muscle function - I need to take sertraline so I don't turn into a puddle. It's a very personal journey when it comes to pills - finding the right balance is important. Today I'm discussing ridding stigmas and doing what's best for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acknowledging the days that HURT. The journey of healing is back breaking, frightening and, most importantly, non-linear. Today I'm discussing being present, delayed gratification and the tiny voice of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The secrets behind the enigma known as CODEPENDENCY. Have you ever lost yourself for someone else? Me. Too. Today I'm discussing powerlessness, desperate times and desperate measures. My experience, my opinions. Zero shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My name is Emily Laing - I'm an actress, writer, singer, co-dependent, recovering addict and I know what it's like to hit absolute rock bottom. Are you feeling the sting of public humiliation? Entirely alone and terrified? If you're at the cliffs edge, I've been there too. Hang in there. Here, in episode one, I'm discussing reaching the end of my tether and what happened after. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Hello and welcome to Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends! The rockbottom podcast where nothing is off limits. My life imploded the moment someone shouted at me 'why do you think you've got no friends?' I thought that was it...but it wasn't. My aim is to rid the stigmas surrounding mental health. I've been to the pits of hell and back - join me on the journey of healing! Hosted on Acast. See aca...