Ella Podcasts

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! What happens to your confidence when the career, status or success you built your identity around suddenly disappears? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Jonathan Marshall, Simon J. Littlewood and Samir Kothari to explore how job loss, unemployment, financial setbacks and failure can affect confidence,...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! If you truly love animals, should you always adopt rather than buy? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Victoria Toy and Kim Norman to explore the emotional, ethical and practical debate around adopting pets versus buying them from breeders or pet shops.  We discuss why people still choo...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! People Pleasing: When Being Nice Starts Costing You When does being kind and considerate cross the line into constantly putting everyone else first? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Simon J. Littlewood and Jasmin Dhillon to explore why some people feel such a strong need to please oth...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Being made redundant can feel deeply personal, even when you know it is a business decision. The shock, shame and stress of losing your job can make it incredibly difficult to think clearly — yet that is often the exact moment you are expected to review documents, understand your rights and negotiate your exit package...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Why are so many women still expected to manage menopause quietly while performing at the highest level of their careers? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Clinical Psychologist at The Other Clinic; Latha Prasad, Corporate Change Consultant; and Kathleen Ngkaion, International School Ad...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Did working from home give employees their lives back — or did it quietly damage collaboration, learning and workplace culture? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest workplace battles of the post-pandemic era: work from home versus return to office. Is the debate really about productivity — o...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! What if waiting to feel confident is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore why body confidence often doesn’t come first — action does. Small, consistent choices can help rebuild self-belief, energy and a healthier relationship with your body after a period of feeling disconnect...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! What happens when someone you love dies - and life carries on, even though you feel completely changed? In this deeply personal episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr Jane Tuomola and Sapna Makwana to talk openly about grief, bereavement and the overwhelming pain of losing someone you love. Dr Ja...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Why do so many people reach senior positions without ever becoming effective leaders? In this episode of Ella Podcasts , Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr John Isaac and Gary Brooks to explore what separates genuine leadership from simply having authority, a title or seniority. We discuss why high performers are ofte...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Past Lives: Real Memories or Made Up? The Controversial Truth About Hypnosis Can hypnosis really unlock memories from another lifetime, or is your mind simply creating an incredibly convincing story? Past life regression remains one of psychology’s most controversial subjects. While there is strong evidence that hypno...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Did the COVID pandemic protect society—or expose just how quickly fear, pressure and distrust can divide us? In this controversial episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Brad Bowyer and Iris Koh to revisit one of the most polarising periods in recent history: COVID, vaccine mandates, medical autonom...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Why do so many couples stop talking about intimacy? And is it really possible to reignite passion after years together? In this honest and insightful episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest challenges long-term couples face: maintaining emotional and physical intimacy. As relationships evolve, desire o...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Struggling to cope with unemployment, repeated job rejections, or the emotional toll of searching for work? In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychological impact of job loss, prolonged unemployment, and the exhausting reality of today’s job market. Losing a job isn’t just a financial setb...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! As women become more educated, financially independent, and successful, are men struggling to understand their place in modern relationships and society? In this provocative episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore changing gender roles, the perceived crisis of masculinity, and whether men and women still need one another...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! In a world filled with stress, burnout, anxiety and constant demands, laughter is often overlooked as one of the simplest and most powerful tools for improving our wellbeing. But what does science say about humour, and why do we laugh so much less as adults? In this uplifting episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Love may bring two people together, but cultural differences can shape everything that comes after. From family expectations and religion to parenting, communication styles and identity, cross-cultural relationships often face unique challenges—but they can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode of Ella Podcast...

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...