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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

Happiness study: Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life — Harvard Gazette

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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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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This episode is an absolute game-changer. I sit down with renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Caroline Leaf for a brilliant, eye-opening conversation about the power of the mind.

Together, we dive deep into the science of thought, the unconscious mind, intrusive thinking, and how our thought patterns shape our behaviours and emotional health.

Dr. Leaf shares groundbreaking insights into how we can rewire unhealthy mental habits, understand the root of our thinking, and begin to transform the way we experience ourselves and the world.

Her compassionate, science-backed guidance will leave you feeling both empowered and equipped to make meaningful changes in your inner life.

I was blown away by what I learnt - and I know you will be too. This episode is rich, transformative, and one I believe has the power to truly change the way you think.

SHOW LINKS:

Caroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf?igsh=ejZ1c3BycXl1aHNp

Her Brand New Book - Help In A Hurry: https://helpinahurrybook.com/

Helen’s 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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What is intuition - really - and why is it so hard to trust? In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by intuition experts Jill Ritchie and Sarah Gregg to explore intuition from both psychological and spiritual perspectives.

Together, we unpack what it means to access our deep inner knowing, how to distinguish it from fear, and why connecting to our intuition is one of the most authentic things we can do for ourselves.

We discuss why intuition is often drowned out by the noise of external validation, how to recognise its subtle signals, and what happens to our mental well-being when we ignore it. You’ll learn how to create space for intuitive clarity, tap into your personal truth, and let intuition be your inner compass - your superpower.

If you’ve ever struggled to trust your gut, or wondered whether you’re hearing fear or inner wisdom, this episode will help you uncomplicate the process and reconnect to your most honest, grounded self.

I absolutely loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Happy listening.

Show notes:

Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahgregg?igsh=djF4aHFuMTUzYmtm

Jill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justjillcoaching?igsh=MW1vMjh2MnBtaDlqeA==

The Intuitive Psychology Association: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.ipa?igsh=dDZpZXhtdGJ2cnkx

FREE INTUITION RESOURCE: https://www.intuitive-psychology.com/freebie-optin

Helen’s links:

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

Helen’s book 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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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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In this solo episode, I’m exploring the psychology of comparison - why it happens, how it impacts our mental health, and what we can do to break free from it. I bring in therapy tools and insights to help you uncover how to stop measuring your worth by others’ highlight reels and start living from a place of self-acceptance. I also end with a 5 minute guided meditation to help you reconnect with your own path and rediscover a secure sense of self.

Whether you’re stuck in the comparison trap or looking for practical ways to feel more grounded and self-compassionate, this episode offers insights and tools to help you come home to who you truly are.

Show notes:

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

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

Website: https://www.helenmariepsychotherapy.com/

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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Welcome back to another solo episode of the podcast. This week, I’m exploring people-pleasing - why we do it, the roots behind it, and how it shapes our relationships and mental health.

I unpack how people-pleasing often begins as a survival strategy, why it’s so hard to break, and how it can leave us feeling exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves. I’ll guide you through practical tools for healing: learning to say no, setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and reconnecting with your authentic voice.

And to close, I’m sharing a 5-minute guided meditation to help you gently let go of the need to please and start acknowledging your own needs.

This episode is for anyone who is tired of feeling like they have to make everyone else happy at the cost of their own peace and needs.

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

Website: https://www.helenmariepsychotherapy.com/

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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In this episode, Dr. M (also known as @thepsychologistandme on Instagram) unpacks the psychology of attachment - how our early bonds shape the way we connect, love, and protect ourselves in adult relationships. From anxious and avoidant styles to secure attachment, we explore how these patterns show up in real life, why some relationships never feel safe, and what it takes to build lasting emotional security. Dr. M shares honest insights about why both partners must participate in creating secure attachment, plus practical tips for moving towards healthier connection - whether you’re healing a past relationship alone or working together to build healthier connection.

This was a beautiful healing conversation with wonderful theory to help you understand attachment at a deeper level away from the pop psychology available on social media.

Dr M’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologistandme?igsh=MWg4YW9ja25raGFwdg==

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:

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