Today I'm joined by content creator and autism advocate Ella Willis for a conversation all about autism spectrum disorder, diagnosis, sensory overwhelm and what it's really like to navigate the world as an autistic person.

We explore some of the biggest misconceptions about autism, how autism can present differently in women, the diagnosis process, and practical ways to better understand and support both yourself and the autistic people in your life.

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This week I'm chatting to author, speaker and neurodiversity advocate Ellie Middleton, whose brilliant book Unmasked has helped thousands of people better understand what it really means to be autistic or ADHD.

We talk about what it feels like to receive a late diagnosis, the exhausting reality of masking, why so many women go undiagnosed for years, and how finally understanding your brain can completely change the way you see yourself. Ellie also shares her experience of burnout, people-pleasing and learning to build a life that works with her brain, rather than constantly fighting against it.

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On today's Healing 101, I'm joined by the brilliant Kate Moyle, psychosexual therapist and relationship expert, for a conversation all about intimacy, desire, communication and what it really means to have a healthy relationship with sex.

We talk about why so many people feel disconnected from their bodies, the impact mental health can have on intimacy, how to communicate your needs with a partner, and the small things we can do to feel more connected to ourselves and each other.

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Instagram: @katemoyletherapy

Website: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/

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Today's guest is someone many of you will know and love from previous episodes, the brilliant Josh Connolly.

Josh is a resilience coach, breathwork facilitator and one of the most honest voices in the mental health space. In this conversation, we talk about everything from community and connection to modern masculinity, dating, boundaries, healing and why so many of us feel exhausted by the pressure to have life figured out.

What I love about Josh is that he never pretends to have all the answers. Instead, he offers a refreshingly real perspective on what it means to navigate life's messy middle moments, sit with discomfort and keep going when things feel hard.

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Hello and welcome back to Healing 101.

Today's episode is with the brilliant Shahroo Izadi, behavioural change specialist and author of *Why Diets Make Us Fat*.

If you've ever struggled to understand the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger, found yourself trapped in cycles of dieting or binge eating, or wondered how to build a healthier relationship with food, this conversation is for you.

We talk about comfort eating, shame, self-trust and why so many of us use food to change how we feel. Most importantly, Shahroo shares practical, compassionate advice on how to break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create lasting change.

I hope you enjoy it.

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Today I'm joined by OCD advocate and content creator Zachary Tucker for a powerful conversation about living with OCD, intrusive thoughts, uncertainty and recovery.

Zack shares his personal journey with OCD, from relationship OCD and health anxiety to the misconceptions that so many people still have about the condition. We talk about the role of fear and doubt, why OCD attaches itself to the things we care about most, and the tools that have helped him build a life that is no longer controlled by anxiety.

Whether you have OCD yourself, love someone who does, or simply struggle with overthinking and self-doubt, there's so much insight and hope in this conversation.

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Welcome back to Healing 101. Today I’m joined by psychologist and bestselling author Dr Tara Porter for a conversation about parenting, teenagers, boundaries and what children really need emotionally from us. We talk about the difference between normal teenage behaviour and genuine warning signs, why parents so often panic when children begin to pull away, and how important it is to stay connected even through the messy stages of adolescence. We also discuss perfectionism, people pleasing and why being a good enough parent is far more important than trying to be a perfect one.

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Today’s guest is the brilliant Kate Moyle, psychosexual therapist, relationship expert and author, for a fascinating conversation about sex, dating, relationships and the impact they have on our mental health.

We explore everything from dating burnout and ghosting to body image, intimacy, libido and why so many of us feel pressure to get sex and relationships ""right"". Kate shares practical advice on navigating modern dating, building confidence and creating healthier conversations around sex.

I learned so much from this conversation, and I hope you do too.

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Instagram: @katemoyletherapy

Website: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/

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In this Healing 101 bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr. Paul Conti to explore the power of self-inquiry and why understanding ourselves is at the heart of true healing. We discuss how approaching ourselves with curiosity rather than judgment can help us break free from limiting beliefs, better regulate our emotions, and create meaningful change from within. Dr. Conti shares simple, practical ways to begin this process, as well as the importance of empathy, humility, and developing a deeper awareness of our inner world in order to build a stronger, more resilient sense of self.

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Today I’m joined once again by the brilliant Shahroo Izadi for a conversation about dieting, binge eating, shame and why so many of us feel trapped in exhausting cycles with food.

We talk about her powerful new book, Why Diets Make Us Fat, and explore why restriction so often leads to overeating, why food becomes such an emotional coping mechanism, and how so many of us internalise the belief that our worth is tied to our body size.

What I love about Shahroo’s approach is that it’s incredibly compassionate, practical and free from judgment. This conversation is not about perfection or willpower. It’s about understanding behaviour, breaking shame cycles and learning how to make small sustainable changes that actually last.

Buy her book: https://amzn.eu/d/05FDoaqD

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Website: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/

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