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What makes a good friend - and why can friendship be so hard to talk about? The brilliant psychotherapist, author, and podcast host, Emma Reed Turrell joins me in this episode to explore the complexities of adult friendships: ghosting, jealousy, shame, friendship loss, and how social media shapes our expectations. We look at how early attachment styles affect how we connect, and Emma offers wonderful insight into how to take small steps towards building more honest, supportive friendships.

Emma’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmareedturrell?igsh=MTltNzB2d3BhZ3kwbg==

Emma’s podcast episode with her daughter: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dial-emma/id1614793299?i=1000671225468

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Helen’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

Choose You book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant therapist and NYT bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore the complex dynamics of dysfunctional families. Together, we unpack what creates dysfunction in family systems, how early childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and why patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and emotional enmeshment can feel so hard to break.

Nedra shares compassionate, practical therapeutic insights - including how to set boundaries, navigate guilt, and begin healing from generational patterns.

Whether you’re just beginning to recognise dysfunction in your upbringing or deep into your healing journey, this conversation offers tools and validation to help you move forward with clarity and self-compassion.

If this topic feels a lot and familiar, we encourage you to listen gently - and know you’re not alone.

Nedra’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab?igsh=NDl0M2l1MmY0aDR2

Nedra’s linktree: https://www.nedratawwab.com/instagram

Helen’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

SHOW SPONSORS:

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful sponsors for this episode:

W-Wellness UK: https://w-wellness.co.uk/

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Higher Nature

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SimplePractise. And listeners to this show can use the link below to get a 7 day free trial and then receive 70% off your first 4 months:

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If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Kathryn Pinkham, founder of The Insomnia Clinic, for a conversation that changes everything you’ve learnt about sleep hygiene advice. No tips about ditching your phone or taking a bath - just genuinely effective, game-changing tools rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that actually work.

This episode has been truly life-changing for me. My sleep has never been better - and more importantly, I’ve stopped obsessing over it. The stress, the anxiety, the pressure to sleep … it’s gone. And I feel a million times better for it.

Sleep is foundational to our mental health. If you’re tired of trying everything and still not sleeping, this episode could change your life too.

Kathryn’s links:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theinsomniaclinic?igsh=MTNrOGxjemozY241Yw==

For a special £35 off Kathryn’s Insomnia Course:

Sleep Well & Live Better Course

Helen’s links:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

‘Choose You’ Book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

SHOW SPONSORS:

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful sponsors for this episode:

W-Wellness UK: https://w-wellness.co.uk/

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SimplePractise. And listeners to this show can use the link below to get a 7 day free trial and then receive 70% off your first 4 months:

https://partners.simplepractice.com/gozqpi