In All Honesty

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 confusion and manipulation often found in situationships and the need for transparency and self-respect in relationships.

She also answers a listeners question around navigating new aspects of their sexuality and setting boundaries whilst dating.

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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 journey with Michelle as she explores breathing exercises and visualisation techniques to help you address pain points.

Along the way, Michelle tackles overthinking, how to engage with your feelings without over-analysing them and how to release emotions physically.

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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 Like Me Now?". She was shortlisted for the 2018 YA Book Prize from The Bookseller. Her latest novel "So Thrilled For You" is out now at all good bookstores.

In this episode, Michelle and Holly talk about female friendships, how they evolve with age, and how friendships can struggle under the stress of life-changing events such as marriages, breakups, and motherhood.

Holly shares insights into writing about heavy subjects such as abuse and emotional complexity in an accessible way, and they both share anecdotes about the pressure they have felt on friendships as they have grown older.

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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 yourself in the healthcare system (especially as a marginalised individual), the stigmas surrounding women's health and the systemic biases that exist.

Dr. Nagat also shares her insights on menstrual pain, UTI and thrush prevention, the importance of vaginal health, and the effects of societal norms on wellness.

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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, Michelle tells her story of identifying her PTSD and offers both insights and advice for dealing with trauma and the varying perceptions of it. She also has her practical advice for support and has a story around the hard-to-predict ways that your trauma can be triggered.

Plus, before the end of the episode, we have a listener message about boundaries!

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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 relationships and polyamory.

The conversation spans from the societal views of non-monogamous relationships to confronting jealousy and cheating. Michelle also shares her curiosity and poses questions to Ruby around communicating in these types of relationships, and the self-discovery that can happen along the way.

Ruby Rare's new book "The Non-Monogamy Playbook" is out now.

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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 media for many years. But, when she announced her pregnancy recently, she was met with unexpected backlash because she hasn't gotten married to her boyfriend of 7 years first!

In this week's episode, Steph shares her journey with pregnancy in the social media age, and her thoughts on whether waiting is the right decision.

In the theme of establishing boundaries, the Queen of Boundaries herself Michelle explores the pros and cons of how to make such an important decision, and how to embrace a journey of self-fulfilment, rather than simply following the same path all those before you have.

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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 taking breaks to process emotions. She also emphasises the value of platonic love and shares stories of memorable Valentine's Days filled with friendships and self love.

This Valentine's Day - prioritise yourself, and set some time aside to love yourself!

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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 social media for over a decade, and along the way she has learnt first-hand about how outdated the wellness world can be. She shares many of those tips on this episode, as well as her journey from 'Clean Eating Alice' on social media (where she found herself wrapped up in some of the most toxic aspects of the industry) through to embracing a more empathetic approach to personal training.

We also have practical advice on movement practice and making exercise goals contained within...

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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 in University. Now, she uses her platforms to help other young people embrace a healthier relationship with alcohol - which doesn't always mean complete sobriety!

Michelle and Millie share insights on how to best navigate the societal and cultural pressures around drinking, the bigger life impacts your relationship with alcohol can have and alternatives for 'fun' without the booze! They also talk about the importance of self-awareness in cultivating a healthier relationship with ourselves and alcohol.

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