In this holiday special, Alexandra chats with BFF, Sophia. They discuss a holiday-themed of 'what they never taught us', talk about what a year 2020 has been, and how they will celebrate their holidays a little differently this year. Not to mention, they weigh in on holiday movies and song classics! A feel-good chat to get you into the Christmas spirit and reminisce.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to death and grief

Alexandra chats with Cassie Mendoza-Jones, a friend, a coach, and an author.  Cassie talks about her unlikely journey to where she is now,  how allowing yourself to ignore the 'shoulds' of society will lead you to a more fulfilled life and how to move past emotions that may feel unpleasant.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this deeply personal episode, Alexandra and her co-host Sophia talk about death and the process of grief. Sophia talks about the death of her mother, the grieving process, and the different ways it can manifest as well as be expressed.

In this episode, we discuss:
1:03    -  Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
13:51 -  Sophia opens up about her Mum dying and how it affects her.
24:46  - Grief support Sophia references - Cruse Chat.

General mental health resources:
A list of mental health charities & support services in the UK.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Ireland.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Australia.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services in the USA. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to anxiety.

Alexandra chats with Cassie Mendoza-Jones, a friend, a coach, and an author.  Cassie talks about her unlikely journey to where she is now,  how allowing yourself to ignore the 'shoulds' of society will lead you to a more fulfilled life and how to move past emotions that may feel unpleasant.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode, we discuss:
1:03    -  Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
09:50 -  Alexandra chats with Cassie Mendoza-Jones.
32:03 - Gabrielle Bernstein talking about Abraham Hick's Emotional Guidance Scale.
32:05 - Abraham Hicks.
35:13 The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level - Gay Hendricks
35:35 - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: the heartfelt, funny memoir by a New York Times bestselling therapist - Lori Gottlieb
49:08 Cassie Mendoza-Jones website
49:17 Cassie Mendoza-Jones' Instagram

General mental health resources:
A list of mental health charities & support services in the UK.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Ireland.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Australia.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services in the USA. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to anxiety and sexual assault.

Alexandra chats with Rebecca, childhood friend, and founder Sugar Branded about how important failure can be in shaping your life for the better. They reminiscence about perspectives of life they had as teenagers, pushing through difficult times and looking about how their own personal failures have taught them.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode, we discuss:
1:03     -  Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
09:52 -  Alexandra has a heart-to-heart with Rebecca about failure and life lessons.
43:18  - Find out more about Eckherrt Tolle and you can purchase the Power of Now here.

General mental health resources:
A list of mental health charities & support services in the UK.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Ireland.
A list of mental health charities & support services in Australia.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services in the USA. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit and ongoing references to cancer as well as brief references to anxiety.

This week Alexandra talks to Alyssa Jackson, a Transformation Coach, the Director of Academy for Travelers, and host of the podcast What Now? about how confidence can be life-changing, and how traveling can bring challenges that ultimately help you grow.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode we discuss:
1:03    Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
11:48 - Alexandra chats with Alyssa about confidence and travel.
15:57 Bumble App (remember to choose business or friend option to avoid the dating option!)
16:26 - Connected Heros app
20:02 Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life - Denise Duffield-Thomas
30:40 The Obstacle is the Way: The ancient art of turning adversity into opportunity: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage -  Ryan Holiday

Resources
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in the UK.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Ireland.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Australia.

Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit and ongoing references to suicide, depression STI's, and consent.

In episode six, Alexandra and Caroline McKenna have a heart-to-heart about her journey of heartbreak after a relationship ending. Caroline opens up about what heartbreak has taught her & how it has changed her. They also chat about Caroline's experience of mental health in Ireland and life abroad in Australia. Caroline is also the host of her own podcast, A County Down Under.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller & @sophiaccevans and our guest @CarolineMckenna. Music by @lilaphra. Logo & branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast Editing & shownotes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode we discuss:
00:52 Alexandra and Emma talk about their latest 'They Never Taught Us This' .
13:15 Alexandra and Caroline chat about heartbreak & life abroad.

Books, TV, videos and apps:
8:06 Sex Education - Netflix.
8:40 Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want - Alexandra H. Solomon PhD.
22:10   Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope - Johann Hari.
40:45 Headspace App
43:34  Behind the Mask: My Autobiography - Tyson Fury.
43:37  The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills.
43:42  The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - Eckhart Tolle.
43:45  Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself - Joe Dispenza
44:14  Tony Robbins

Mental health references and resources:
6:50  NHS local testing branches OR   free home  STI testing kit (UK)
14:35 TW: Discussion of suicide - support here.
20:10 Lightball Committee Ireland & Sydney raise money and awareness for suicide. 
20:55 Pieta House supports issues around suicide & self-harm (Ireland).

Resources
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services - UK.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services - Ireland.
Click here for a list of mental health charities & support services - Australia. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit and ongoing references to eating disorders, anxiety, and depression as well as brief references to sexual assault and PTSD.

Today Alexandra talks with her good friend, photographer and mental health activist, Jasmine-Leanna Gaterell. Jasmine talks about her experience with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, as well as the role social media has on our mental health. Both Alexandra and Jasmine reflect on their experiences of social media and the change in attitude in society towards mental health.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans . Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode we discuss:
00:52 Alexandra and Emma talk about their latest 'They Never Taught Us This' podcast.
11:52 Alexandra chats with Jasmine about mental health and social media

Mental health references and resources:
14:29 Brief mention of eating disorders. For help go to Mind.
14:22 General talk of anxiety and depression brief general
14:47 References to eating disorders. For support click here.
35:28 Brief mention of PTSD.
46:00 General talk of sexual assault - for support go to Rape Crisis

Resources
For support about eating disorders on social media follow our guest Jasmine, and The Chain for honest and helpful content from both sides of the pond.
For more information about eating disorders go to the NHS UK.

Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in the UK.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Ireland.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Australia. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit and ongoing references to cancer as well as brief references to anxiety.

In this episode, I talk to Chanelle Jones - a breast cancer survivor, and Boobette for the charity CoppaFeel. Chanelle talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer at only 25 years old, the process of getting treatment, and life after. Find out more about her on her journey on her Instagram @MeetTheGoodSide and her blog!

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode we discuss:
1:03    Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
6:59    Alexandra and Chanelle about breast cancer
35:33 CoppaFeel's text alert service is available here.
49:02: Find out more about Boobette's.
49:44 Find out about Boobette's work at schools, universities, and the workplace here.
56:20 Down to earth - available on Netflix.
57:58 CoppaFeel's website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
58:18 Chanelle's personal Instagram and her other Instagram which is more focused on her Cancer journey.
58:63: Chanelle's blog - A Beast Friend.

Resources
Resources around breast cancer in women can be found at CoppaFeel and the NHS.
More information around breast cancer in men can be found here.
Testicular cancer information can be found on the NHS and Cancer Research.

Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in the UK.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Ireland.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Australia. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans and our guest @bellejourneeplanners. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode, I talk with Aimee Wythes, the creator of the Belle Journee Planner. Aimee created the Belle Journee Planner the planner after finding herself burnout by trying to fit into the mold and time-poor by trying to fit in all in regular planners. The Belle Journee Planner remedies the hustle/24-7 productivity culture of modern life and is designed to raise to have you consciously choosing what you want to do. 

We talk about Aimee's experience of working multiple jobs trying to live up follow society's standards and have an open and frank conversation about the pressure of society's expectations. Plus we discuss following your own path, embracing who you are, and the importance of self-care.

In this episode, we have a giveaway of the Belle Journee Planner! All you have to do is review our podcast on Apple, take a screenshot and send it to us on our Instagram! The contest ends at the end of season 1 and is open to everyone worldwide!

In this episode, we discuss:
They never told us this catch-up with Sophia and Alexandra
4:51 Marie Kondo - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
6:42 Giveaway of Belle Journee Planner giveaway details.
7: 24  Follow @Littlefoxthedog on Insta!
16:19 Belle Journee Planner website
20:20 Blue blocker glasses - Most glasses shops (both online and offline) do them but Alexandra uses Baxter Blue available in Australia.
31:40 Belle Journee Planner Insta
31:42: Belle Journee website

Resources

Go to the Lifeline website or call them on 13 11 14 (UK number).

Go to the Samaritans website or call them on 116 123 (UK number).

Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in the UK.

Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Ireland.

Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Australia. 

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

In today's episode, I talk with Claire Baker who is a renowned Period Coach, author of 50 Things You Need to Know About Periods: Know your flow and live in sync with your cycle and online courses to help people understand their cycle, and how it can empower the. We discuss the tips and tricks about the menstrual cycle and how to harness it instead of fight against it as well as sharing our experiences.

If you want to start your journey into better understanding your menstrual cycle or you're looking for inspiration, go to Claire Baker's website for a free class!

Find us at @theynevertaughtusthis. Get to know the hosts @alexandraemmamiller and @sophiaccevans and our guest @_clairebaker_. Music by @lilaphra. Logo and branding by @sugarbranded. Podcast editing and show notes by @sassysnowflakesayshi.

In this episode we discuss:
1:03 Alexandra and Sophia talk about their latest 'What They Never Taught Us'
6:27: Alexandra chats with Period Coach Claire Baker
6:33 50 Things You Need to Know About Periods: Know your flow and live in sync with your cycle
6:47 Online Course
6:52 Get To Know Your Cycle Course
23:43 PPMD link to trauma research
27:25 App: The Moon

Resources
Go to the Lifeline website or call them on 13 11 14 (UK number).
Go to the Samaritans website or call them on 116 123 (UK number).
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in the UK.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Ireland.
Click here for a list of mental health charities and support services in Australia.