Best Michelle Elman W Zard Studios Podcasts (2025)

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How Can You Be Accountable To Yourself? 24:49

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1d ago24:49

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This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty: practicing self-accountability! How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline. During this episode, Mi…

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Can You Be Friends With Colleagues? (feat. Lucy Ellis) 37:55

8d ago37:55

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Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about. We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to worki…

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Why I Struggled Becoming A Mother (feat. Sarah Hoover) 39:40

15d ago39:40

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Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you? Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a mo…

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How To Talk About Sex and Disability 32:49

22d ago32:49

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Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them. Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insigh…

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How To Start Meditating (feat. Anne-Sophie Fluri) 46:36

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Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives. Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to im…

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Should You Stay After They Cheat? (feat. Paul C. Brunson) 22:15

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If your partner cheated on you... would you stay? What are the circumstances that you should consider staying in? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by relationship expert and TV/podcast host Paul C. Brunson to talk all things infidelity! Michelle shares her experience with infidelity and chats to Paul about all of the vari…

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How To Stop Revolving Your Life Around Men 27:40

1M ago27:40

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Keep finding yourself in a circle of wanting independence but finding that your diary is controlled by some woman's son? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is introducing the concept of decentering men from your life. From childhood experiences with male caregivers, to patriarchal conditioning, there are many reasons why women tend …

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How To Win An Argument 32:25

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We are all likely to face conflict in our daily lives - how we deal with it is what matters the most. In this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is diving into the intricacies of handling conflict. Drawing from personal experience, she emphasises the importance of productive communication, debunking misconceptions about conflict resolution, and Mi…

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How To Set Goals To Succeed (feat. Shivani Pau) 45:11

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Setting goals is a crucial part of personal development - but how do you set yourself up to achieve your goals? Not all goal setting is made the same! On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by speaker, coach and the host of the 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, Shivani Pau, to talk all about goal achievement and setting yourself up…

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Are You In A Situationship? Leave It Now! 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Whilst Michelle is preparing herself for serious relationships again, she is talking all about why she hates situationships so much! There is a difference between casual relationships and situationships - and one of them often involves more respect and communication than the other. On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the …

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How To Feel Your Feelings 28:12

2M ago28:12

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This week's episode of In All Honesty is all about the practical steps to help you truly feel your emotions... rather than just thinking about them! Michelle Elman is taking us on a guided tour of how we feel emotion within our bodies. Starting off by delineating the difference between feelings in the body and thoughts in the brain, go on a coached…

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Why Is Friendship In Your 30s So Hard? (feat. Holly Bourne) 48:07

3M ago48:07

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Does friendship get harder when you're older? And if it does, why? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by acclaimed British author Holly Bourne to talk all about adult friendships. Holly is the author of the bestselling novel "Am I Normal Yet?" which was praised for its realistic portrayal of OCD, as well as "How Do You Lik…

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What You Need To Know About Female Health (feat. Dr Nighat Arif) 54:43

3M ago54:43

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We are diving into women's health on this week's episode of In All Honesty, as Michelle is joined by expert Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health and family planning with over 15 years of experience (you might have also seen her on TV on shows such as This Morning!). We're covering everything from the importance of advocating for your…

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What Is PTSD and How Does It Affect Me? 34:32

3M ago34:32

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma and PTSD, with mentions of sexual assault. We're diving into an area we haven't spoken about on In All Honesty yet... This week, Michelle is diving into her personal journey with complex PTSD (C-PTSD), rooted in her extensive medical trauma from 15 surgeries before the age of 19. During the episode, Mi…

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Could You Be In An Open Relationship? (feat. Ruby Rare) 47:26

3M ago47:26

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When a conversation around monogamy was brought up on a date Michelle recently went on, it opened her mind to whether she could live a non-monogamous or polyamorous lifestyle. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and award-winning sex and relationships expert Ruby Rare to discuss the nuances of open relat…

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Should You Get Married Before Having a Baby? (feat. Steph Elswood) 44:03

4M ago44:03

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We often talk about subverting society's traditional (and, oftentimes, patriarchal) rules here on In All Honesty, and this week we're shifting the lens to the societal pressures surrounding marriage, pregnancy and personal milestones. Michelle is joined by sober and plant-based living creator Steph Elswood who has documented her life on social medi…

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How To Love Valentine’s Day 32:09

4M ago32:09

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It's our first Valentine's Day as our In All Honesty family... and Michelle is talking about how to make Valentine's Day work for you! After a busy January filled with dating, Michelle has shifted her priorities for February. In this episode, she talks about the highs and lows of dating, handling experiences of rejection and the importance of takin…

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How To Break Free From Diet Culture & Live Intuitively (feat. Alice Liveing) 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Having just escaped the start of the year (and all of its messaging around becoming a better version of you...), on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and personal trainer Alice Liveing for a candid conversation about breaking free from diet culture! Alice has been creating health and fitness content on so…

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Am I Getting Drunk Too Often? (feat. Millie Gooch) 38:49

4M ago38:49

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Looking to redefine your relationship with alcohol? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle Elman is joined by Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch to talk all things sobriety and social pressures! After heavily drinking during University and working in nightlife jobs, Millie made the bold decision to go completely sober whilst she was…

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How To Embrace Ageing & Learn To Love Your Body 30:34

4M ago30:34

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After Michelle had her natural forehead lines pointed out to her on social media, it prompted a lot of renewed thoughts around ageing and challenging societal beauty norms. This week's episode of In All Honesty is about exactly that - learning to embrace ageing and love your body! Michelle talks about her feelings around going grey and how it has s…

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Should You Tell A Friend When You Hate Their Partner? (feat. Megan Crabbe) 33:20

5M ago33:20

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It's a tricky situation... Your friend is in a relationship but you can't stand their partner. To say or not to say, that is the question! And on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by her bestie Megan Crabbe to explore the when's and how's of breaking the news... or not! Acclaimed author and content creator, Megan Crabbe is th…

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Anger, Infidelity, Lost Friendships + More (Listener Q&A) 26:21

5M ago26:21

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It's a new year of In All Honesty and we're kicking it off by answering your listener-submitted voice messages! From a mother's concerned message about her baby's potential surgeries, to a listener tackling her partners prior infidelity head on, as well as rekindling old friendships and learning how to best manage your response to anger - Michelle …

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How To Set Goals For 2025 The Smart Way 26:35

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The end of the year can be a good time to set yourself a Yearly Review. We're not saying "New Years Resolutions"... but, inspired by her own life coach, this week on In All Honesty Michelle is looking back on 2024's accomplishments and challenges and setting herself new goals for 2025. Along the way, Michelle is sharing anecdotes about the unique n…

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I’m Spending Christmas Alone! 25:22

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... just not for everybody. Whilst a lot of people find the festive season enjoyable, it can also be an incredibly stressful, traumatic and lonely time for many people around the world - and Michelle Elman is one of those people. On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about her long-standing…

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Why Friendship Breakups Hurt (feat. Christina Demosthenous) 31:06

6M ago31:06

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What does it take to be a good friend? And when does it become time to break-up with a friend who isn't treating you right? That's what Michelle's new book Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal is all about and this week she is joined by her Editor Christina to talk all about it. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle …

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The Difference Between Dating In Your 20s vs 30s 35:06

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There is a lot of fear-mongering around being single in your 30s... so when Michelle found herself newly single at 30 years old, she was shocked to discover that it was actually the opposite. There were so many benefits to dating in your 30s! On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the differences between two decades of dating…

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Are You Burnt Out or Overscheduled? 26:49

6M ago26:49

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The feeling of burn out has become all too familiar, especially after the pandemic. But, are we actually burnt out... or do we just not know how to balance our schedules properly? That was Michelle's realisation after a recent coaching session, where she realised that there were practical ways to fix how she was feeling. On this weeks episode of In…

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He Cancelled On Me! 25:36

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Are you right to feel angry and frustrated if your date cancels on you at the last minute? Well, Michelle Elman thinks so... and after experiencing this herself just this week, she's talking all about cancellations and time-wasters on In All Honesty. Michelle tackles the lack of accountability in dating and has practical tips on how to deal with pe…

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Facing A Career Crisis? (feat. Hannah Witton) 43:28

7M ago43:28

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What would you sacrifice to find happiness? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by OG YouTuber and former sex-ed content creator Hannah Witton who quit her YouTube channel with over 800K subscribers in order to find a career path that satisfied her and the life that she wanted. Michelle and Hannah discuss braving a career ch…

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The Truth About Loneliness 27:36

7M ago27:36

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We're going through a loneliness epidemic - in 2022, 49.6% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. But, what do you if you feel like you have no shoulders to cry on or ears to chew off? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle shares her own feelings of isolation after her break-up, and explor…

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Should You Share Your Partner Online? (feat. Chiara King) 26:29

7M ago26:29

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It's one of the most stressful decisions in modern dating: When should you hard launch your partner on social media? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by content creator and podcaster Chiara King. Michelle and Chiara launched both of their boyfriends on social media at different stages of the relationship... and there's a …

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How To Be Successful On Your Own Terms 30:53

7M ago30:53

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Finding professional opportunities stressful? Need some advice on which career path to take? On this week’s episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her tips on being successful, the importance of career values and embracing educational rejection. Michelle speaks on her experience of being rejected from Oxford University and how this led her …

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Insecure About Photos Of Yourself? Learning To Embrace Your Image 25:02

8M ago25:02

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Do you find yourself opting out of photo opportunities? Always offering to be the person taking the photo... rather than being the one in it? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her journey of overcoming body confidence struggles and learning to embrace photos as valuable memories. With practical advice on how to view phot…

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When Is It Too Soon To Date Again After A Breakup? (feat. Honey Ross) 29:16

8M ago29:16

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Ready to get back on the dating scene? Or, is it all a bit too soon? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by writer, campaigner and podcast host Reel Talk Honey Ross as they reflect on both leaving long-term relationships at the same time, and where they find themselves in the healing and recovery process. Honey and Michelle …

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Should You Text Your Ex? (feat. Sofie Hagen) 29:08

8M ago29:08

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Texting your ex... a useful healing device or a one-way ticket to the pits of emotional hell? That's the topic of debate on this weeks episode of In All Honesty as Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and comedian Sofie Hagen to explore what happens when we 'give in' to the devil on our shoulder and send that first "Hey, what you up to?". Sofie,…

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How To Heal From Heartbreak 23:07

8M ago23:07

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You've been through the biggest break-up of your life... where do you go from here? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing the details of her post-break-up healing process including the techniques she has used to deal with the intense emotions that come with heartbreak. From the practical methods for emotional release (includ…

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Dating Apps, Catfishes & Love Is Blind UK (feat. Tom Stroud) 30:17

8M ago30:17

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It's the first guest episode of the new era of In All Honesty - and we're joined by the man who divided the nation: Love Is Blind UK's Tom Stroud. Tom split the internet on the Netflix reality show over a debate about splitting the bill on the first date, but now he's sharing the details of his life after the dating show including his experiences u…

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I Got Engaged... And Then Broke Up Within 24 Hours 25:39

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It's the first episode of this brand new era for In All Honesty... and Michelle is getting more honest than ever before and revealing the truth behind the headlines about her post-engagement break-up. She's opening up her diary and spilling it all: from the proposal all the way to the Instagram DM that changed her life. Michelle tells the true stor…

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How To Break The Habit of Criticism 16:09

2+ y ago16:09

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Do you criticise others a lot? Do you find it difficult to have intimacy? Do you tend to see the bad before the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why criticism is so destructive for your personal relationships and why it breaks both trust and intimacy. She discusses why criticism is a habit and share with you…

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How To Change Your Mood In A Minute 17:41

2+ y ago17:41

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Do you get nervous before a job interview? Would you love to be more confident public speaking? Do you wish you had more control over your mood? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares her top secret way she prepares for public speaking, live TV interviews and any big work moments. It's a technique which can calm your nerves …

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Listen To This If You Have A Temper 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

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Do you have a big temper? Do you find it difficult to stay calm in conflict? Do you get heated really quickly? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares three quick tips that you can use in the moment when you lose your temper. She talks about how our relationship with anger is warped and the way we discuss it in society isn't …

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The Best Work Boundary I Have Heard 15:02

2+ y ago15:02

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Do you find it hard to let yourself rest? Do you struggle to stop working? Are you guilty of doing one small task on your day off? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares a workplace boundary that her friend told her about and why it's such a brilliant company policy. She shares with you her policy on 100% work and 100% rest …

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The Phrase I Hate Most In The World 15:32

2+ y ago15:32

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Do you feel forced to be more positive? Do you feel pressure to make meaning out of trauma? Do you find it hard to see the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about the phrase she hates most in the world and how it's laced with toxic positivity. She discusses how toxic positivity doesn't help use especially in the co…

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One Question To Gain Confidence and Combat Fear 16:17

2+ y ago16:17

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Do you find it hard to do something new? Do you worry about asking for favours? Do you want to feel more confident in work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares with you one question she used to help her do the scariest part of being an author. She talks you through how embodying someone else can be a really useful tool an…

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Why You Should Let Yourself Go 16:06

2+ y ago16:06

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Do you worry about what you look like? Have you been told you've let yourself go? Do you feel sad for no reason? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what 'letting yourself go really means'. She talks about how your external appearance can reflect how you are feeling internally and how that can actually liberate you. …

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Gym Intimidation Is So Unnecessary! 15:41

2+ y ago15:41

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Do you get too intimidated to go to the gym? Do you worry people are judging you when exercising? Do you struggle to know how gym machines work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about an experience in the gym where someone laughed at her while she was trying to figure out how the machine works. She discusses how gym int…

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Stop Making Fast Friendships! 14:46

2+ y ago14:46

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Do you make friendships really quicky? Do you find they rarely last? Do you want to know how to make friendships more sustainably? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how fast friendships are a recipe for disaster and why intensity plays a key role. She talks about how to build relationships more sustainably and shar…

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Happiness Is Not A Goal 15:35

2+ y ago15:35

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Do you want to feel happier in life? Do you worry that others have a happier life than you do? Do you feel guilty if you don't feel grateful? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about happiness and why believing we deserve to be happy can have a downside. She talks about how the pressure to be happy can actually mean you i…

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Stop Testing Your Relationships! 14:05

2+ y ago14:05

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Do you stop texting your friends to see if they will notice? Do you have difficulty asking your partner for what you need directly? Do you often think 'the grass is greener' when in a relationship? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why testing your relationships doesn't work. She talks about how shows like Love Isl…

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When You Need To Mind Your Own Business 15:25

2+ y ago15:25

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Do you think your friends are making the wrong decision? Do you find it hard to keep your opinions to yourself? Do you want to know how to set boundaries around repeating the same conversation? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how we need to let the people in our lives make their own mistakes. She talks about how …