Ella Podcasts

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...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! AI is moving faster than most people expected, and with it comes a growing sense of uncertainty about jobs, careers, and the future of work. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of artificial intelligence and whether it will replace jobs or fundamentally change them. While some see AI as a powerful...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Most people will face a difficult boss at some point in their career. But when that boss is narcissistic, controlling, or lacking empathy, it can slowly erode your confidence, mental health, and sense of self. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what it’s really like to work under a toxic boss and why so many...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! This episode includes discussion of child abuse and trauma. Child abuse is one of the most difficult and uncomfortable topics to talk about, yet it affects far more people than we realise. Many survivors carry the impact quietly for years, sometimes decades, without fully understanding how deeply it has shaped their l...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few topics divide opinion as deeply as the MeToo movement. What began as a necessary reckoning-giving voice to those who had been silenced—has also raised difficult, uncomfortable questions about truth, power, and what happens when allegations are tried in the court of public opinion. In this episode of Ella Podcasts...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Everyone wants to get paid what they’re worth and be recognised for their work. You’re told that if you perform well, stay loyal, and deliver results, the promotion or pay rise will follow. But in reality… it often doesn’t. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack why career progression isn’t just about performance...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few issues affect as many people, as quietly and as deeply, as addiction. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of addiction — not just as a behaviour, but as something far more complex. Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a coping mechanism? And why do some people recover, while others struggle to...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! From being seen as experienced and capable… to suddenly being “too old,” “overqualified,” or “out of touch”—ageism is one of the most overlooked and accepted forms of discrimination in modern society. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism in the workplace, in culture, and in how we see our...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few things shake us as deeply as the end of a relationship. Breakups can feel like grief, rejection, confusion, and loss all at once. In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we explore why relationships end, why some people stay too long, why others move on quickly, and what heartbreak really asks of us when love falls apa...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! *Trigger Warning*: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, depression, self-harm, and mental distress. Please take care while listening. If you feel unable to stay safe, please contact your local emergency services or a suicide crisis helpline immediately. In this deeply personal episode of Ella Po...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Society often tells men to “man up.” Be strong. Be stoic. Solve problems. But never talk about your own. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the hidden emotional struggles many men face — and why expressing vulnerability is still widely seen as weakness. From childhood, boys are taught to suppress emotions. C...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Burnout has become so normalized in modern workplaces that many people wear it like a badge of honor. But burnout isn’t just “being tired.”  It’s emotional exhaustion.  Cynicism.  Detachment.  Loss of joy.  And sometimes… depression. In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts , we unpack what workplace burnout really i...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. The pressure to perform, impress, and land the role can affect how you present yourself — even when you're highly qualified. In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we break down how to pass a job interview with confidence , from calming your nerves beforehand to answering difficu...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Sexual harassment in the workplace is more common than many people realise - and often more subtle than we expect. In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts , we have an honest and necessary conversation about workplace sexual harassment, professional boundaries, power dynamics, and what you can do if you experience i...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! If you’re job hunting right now, networking is just as important as applying for roles online. As the saying goes: It’s not what you know - it’s who you know In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we break down how to network strategically, confidently, and authentically - whether you’re an introvert, mid-career profession...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! “Toxic relationship” has become one of the most commonly used phrases in modern dating - but what does it really mean?  Are some relationships genuinely unhealthy, or has the word toxic become a catch-all label for pain, conflict, and disappointment? In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we unpack the psychology behind s...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! The Changing Role of White Men in the Workplace | DEI, Meritocracy & Fairness at Work What does fairness in the workplace really look like today?  Has diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) corrected historical imbalances — or created new tensions? In this episode of Ella Podcasts , we explore the changing role of...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Why do political differences feel more divisive than ever? Have you ever lost a friend because of a political disagreement? In today’s episode of Ella’s Podcasts, host Ella is joined by Dr. Jonathan Marshall (psychologist and former professor, Stanford & Harvard graduate), Simon J. Littlewood (BBC World Service jo...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Have you ever felt like you did everything right but still didn’t get the outcome you hoped for? Episode 3: When IVF Fails & Motherhood Eludes You is one of the hardest conversations I’ve recorded — and one I felt was essential to have. Infertility and IVF failure can bring a grief that’s deeply personal, often in...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Are you struggling to pick up the pieces after a sudden job loss? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the challenging emotions and practical realities that follow losing your job—whether from redundancy, corporate restructuring, or even company closure. Losing a job can shake far more than your finances; it can impa...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! If Christmas feels a little quieter, heavier, or simply unlike years past, you’re not alone—and this conversation is for you. With the launch of Ella Podcasts just in time for the festive season, I wanted to create a space for those navigating grief, loneliness, or the aching weight of things not going as expected.  E...

If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Have you ever felt your heart break after losing a beloved pet? If so, you’re not alone—and your feelings are absolutely valid. This reel is from Episode 1 of my new podcast, Ella’s Podcasts, launching next week, where we address the profound and too-often misunderstood journey of pet bereavement. In this heartfelt co...