In the most raw and revealing conversation of her career, Katie Price joins Paul to share the truth behind the headlines.

Katie opens up about the defining moments that have shaped her - from childhood trauma and toxic relationships to the real cost of fame, the loss of self-worth, and what healing really looks like after decades in survival mode.

For the first time, Katie addresses her split from Peter Andre and the cheating rumours that followed - and speaks candidly about her current relationship with JJ.

This isn’t the Katie the tabloids write about - this is the real story, in her own words.

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(1:40) Katie's Birth Name

(2:17) Katie's Upbringing in Brighton

(3:25) Katie's Parents' Dynamic

(8:59) Katie's Experience of Sexual Abuse When She Was a Child

(12:10) Katie's Turbulent First Romantic Relationship

(17:05) How Katie Got Into Modelling

(21:47) The Popularity of Jordan vs. Katie Price

(24:20) Katie Breaks Down Why She Gets Cosmetic Surgery

(26:18) Katie Explains the Dynamic of Her Previous Relationships

(31:07) Paul Breaks Down What He Thinks Is Wrong with Katie's Love Life

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(50:35) Katie on Motherhood and Wanting More Children

(53:31) Katie's Story About Hugh Hefner

(55:03) Katie on Celebs Go Dating

(57:32) Katie's Lowest Moment

(58:53) Katie's Time at The Priory

(1:00:42) Katie's Likeability with the General Public

(1:02:46) How Katie Deals with Trauma

(1:04:27) Katie's Experience of Hijacking in South Africa

(1:10:50) Kidnap Threats Aimed at Katie

(1:12:46) How Katie Deals with Traumatic Events and How Therapy Helped

(1:14:54) Katie Unpacks Traumatic Relationships She's Had

(1:26:03) Katie's ADHD Diagnosis

(1:31:40) Katie's Thoughts on Cheating in Light of Paul's *Cheat* on Netflix

(1:35:48) Katie's Split with Peter Andre

(1:39:56) A Video Message for Katie

(1:40:50) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:45:35) Paul's Takeaways

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The cast of Netflix’s Cheat: Unfinished Business are back together for the first time - and they’re not holding back!

The Netflix series brought together eight ex-couples torn apart by infidelity, to give them one last chance to confront the past and decide if they had a future.

Now, in this reunion episode of We Need To Talk, Paul turns up the heat as the cast reunite to reflect on what really happened - and what’s happened since.

From confessions and regrets to apologies and unexpected twists, this is the conversation they’ve been waiting 10 months to get off their chests.

Who’s moved on? Who hasn’t let go? And who’s still not telling the truth?

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(1:58) Rebecca G Joins Paul

(2:47) Why Rebecca Decided to Join the Show with Biggs

(4:21) How Rebecca Felt When She Found Out About Biggs Cheating

(6:36) Rebecca's Thoughts on Craig

(8:35) Does Rebecca Think She Cheated in the Retreat?

(11:06) How Does Rebecca Feel About Seeing Her Castmates from the Show?

(12:56) Audience Questions for Rebecca

(14:51) Biggs Joins the Conversation

(15:49) Biggs' Memories of His Relationship with Rebecca

(18:02) Biggs and Rebecca's Break-Up

(18:59) Why Did Biggs Want to Go on the Show?

(22:29) Biggs and Rebecca Address What Happened on the Retreat

(25:05) Biggs and Rebecca Doing the Group Exercise at the Retreat

(29:35) Why Biggs and Rebecca's Relationship Broke Down

(35:49) Audience Questions for Biggs

(37:23) Rebecca's Flirting Being Exposed in the Reckoning Room

(39:09) Are Biggs and Rebecca Still in Touch with Their Fellow Castmates?

(40:36) Jazz Joins the Conversation

(41:32) Jazz's Relationship with Craig

(44:01) How Did Jazz and Craig End Up on the Show?

(46:59) Rebecca and Biggs Flirting Once the Two Sides of the Villa Had Merged

(48:11) Thoughts on Craig and His Actions in the Villa

(52:23) When Jazz Confronted Craig About the Flirting

(55:58) The Final Reckoning Room

(1:05:40) Dan's Bombshell for the Group

(1:07:59) Final Thoughts on Craig and His Impact on the Show

(1:09:37) Rebecca's Apology

(1:10:53) What Do the Group Want People to Take Away from the Show?

(1:13:17) Rebecca and Jazz Talk the Gendered Double-Standard of Cheating

(1:14:42) The Impact of Social Media on Cheating

(1:18:45) Why Did Rebecca Change Her Mind on Craig on the Date Post-Retreat?

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(1:26:25) Olivia Joins Jazz and Paul

(1:27:21) Olivia's Relationship with Liam and Why They Decided to Go on the Show

(1:28:35) Olivia Confronts Liam Over Cheating Allegations at the Retreat

(1:30:30) Paul Explains Gaslighting in Relationships

(1:31:46) Can Olivia Trust Liam Now?

(1:34:46) Liam Joins the Conversation

(1:36:05) Liam Responds to the Audience Reaction to Him

(1:37:51) Liam Finally Tells the Truth at the Retreat

(1:38:35) Liam Provides Context to Why He Cheated

(1:43:15) A Message from Olivia's Ex-Best Friend Celine

(1:45:57) Did Olivia Come Over for Christmas?

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Drag Race UK star Bimini shares the defining moments that shaped them - from losing their best friend in a tragic car accident to surviving the dark side of fame.

Bimini opens up about battling shame and addiction, reflects on the highs and lows of their Drag Race journey, why they spoke out about the darker side of the industry, and how they rebuilt their life on their own terms.

This is an empowering conversation about grief, identity, survival – and finding strength in living beyond the binary.

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(1:57) Bimini Talks About Their Pronouns

(5:05) Bimini and Great Yarmouth

(6:07) Bimini's Childhood

(10:00) What Was the Reaction to Bimini's Personality as a Child?

(12:42) How Did Bimini Conform When They Were a Teenager?

(14:26) Who Was Bimini's Support System as a Teenager?

(16:29) Bimini's Friend Ellie and Their Experience of Her Tragic Death

(23:01) How Did Bimini Identify Sexually at 18?

(24:56) Shame and Societal Scripts Around Sexual Identity

(32:58) Bimini's Experience of Drug Abuse

(35:24) The Epidemic Facing The Queer Community

(40:22) How Can LGBTQ+ Allies Provide Meaningful Support?

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(46:17) Bimini's Academic Credentials

(46:53) Bimini's Thoughts on Drag as an Art Form and Way of Life

(59:17) Bimini's First Drag Competition in 2017

(1:02:23) How Does the RuPaul's Drag Race Casting Process Work?

(1:06:19) Bimini on Coming Out as Pansexual on RPDR and Thoughts on Gender Stereotypes

(1:12:15) 'UK Hun?'

(1:16:55) The Aftermath of Drag Race UK

(1:30:02) Bimini's New Music

(1:38:00) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:43:10) Paul's Takeaways

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Calum Scott opens up like never before. A decade on from his iconic Britain’s Got Talent audition, Calum reflects on the moment that changed everything. He reveals what was really going on behind the scenes, the guilt he still carries about his sister, and the truth about that death stare at Simon Cowell. 

Calum speaks candidly about growing up in Hull, being raised by strong women, and navigating his sexuality - including the impact of being outed by friends at school. He opens up about his struggles with body dysmorphia, identity, and the time he found himself on a bridge, questioning whether he could go on.

From Dancing On My Own - now streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify - to No Matter What, Calum reveals how he turned heartbreak into healing, and how therapy has helped him find peace.

This is Calum Scott as you’ve never seen him - raw, honest, and deeply human.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:38) Yorkshire Tea

(02:55) Calum Describes Hull

(04:10) What Are Some of the Northern Stereotypes That Are True?

(05:37) Calum's Memories of Home When He Was a Child

(07:41) Did Calum's Biological Dad Have Any Presence in His Life After He Left?

(10:16) Calum's Time in HR

(11:38) When Did Calum Discover His Voice?

(13:47) Calum's First Time Singing On-Stage

(16:49) Calum's Relationship with His Sister

(17:43) Calum's Time in 'Maroon 4'

(18:51) The Impact of Calum's Grandma on His Life

(20:57) Calum's Life and Relationship with His Sister Going Into the Britain's Got Talent Auditions

(22:18) Calum's Experience of His Britain's Got Talent Audition

(36:51) Calum Reflects on the Impact BGT Had on His Career

(38:47) Calum's Experience of the BGT Final

(45:18) How Did Calum Get a Record Deal After BGT?

(49:35) What Are the Biggest Highs and Lows of Calum's Career?

(55:00) Calum's Style of Singing and His Confidence Over Time

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(1:00:57) The Lyrics to 'You're the Reason'

(1:03:08) Calum's Journey with His Sexuality and Coming Out

(1:21:52) Calum's Experience of Body Dysmorphia and Suicidal Ideation

(1:29:57) A Message from Calum's Best Friend Jess

(1:31:49) How to Support a Friend Going Through a Tough Time

(1:33:51) Calum Explains FTD and the Impact It’s Had on His and Jess' Life

(1:37:09) Discussing Mortality and Living Life to the Fullest

(1:39:45) The Inspiration Behind Calum's New Album 'Avenoir'

(1:41:56) Calum's Pre-Stage Ritual

(1:44:26) Where Does Calum's Desire to Be a Father Come From?

(1:45:52) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:50:20) Paul's Takeaways

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Just 2 hours before entering the Celebrity Big Brother house, JoJo Siwa sat down for one of her most raw and revealing conversations yet.

Who is JoJo Siwa? In this powerful episode of We Need To Talk, the self-proclaimed “CEO of gay pop” opens up about the cost of growing up on Dance Moms, the pressures of childhood stardom, and why she won’t “give Abby her flowers.” She reflects on the moment her confidence dropped on screen and how it felt being the internet's “punching bag.”

Before entering the Big Brother house, Paul asks how JoJo deals with people she doesn’t agree with - a question that now holds new significance after her viral clash with Mickey Rourke.

JoJo addresses the controversy following the release of Karma and shares how she’s taking full control of her creative journey. She speaks candidly about falling in love, reclaiming her identity, and leaving behind the version of herself the world thought they knew.

From Dance Moms to Big Brother, from glitter and bows to bold reinvention - this is JoJo Siwa like you’ve never seen her before.

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(00:19) Jojo's Imminent Big Brother Arrival

(00:48) Is Jojo Scared of the Public Seeing a Different Side to Her?

(02:45) Would Jojo Describe Herself as Someone with a Strong Personality?

(03:25) How Will Jojo Manage Conflict in the BB House?

(05:14) A Message from Jojo's Mum

(07:33) Jojo's Childhood in Omaha, Nebraska

(11:59) What Made Jojo Fall in Love with Dancing?

(13:23) How Did Jojo Get on Dance Moms?

(14:57) Why Does Jojo Think She Was So Successful on Dance Moms?

(17:30) Did Jojo Need Validation When She Was 11 on Dance Moms?

(19:14) Was Jojo 'Emotionally Abused' During Dance Moms?

(25:42) Jojo's 'Ice Cream Story'

(29:21) Was Jojo's Bow Branding Intentional?

(31:52) Jojo's Bow Merchandise

(33:50) Jojo Pivoting from TV to YouTube

(36:54) Jojo's Perspective on Her Social Media Output

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(41:21) Did Jojo Have Difficulty Distinguishing Between Her Real Self and Her TV Persona?

(44:43) Jojo's Experience of Bullying Online and In-Person

(51:10) What Caused Jojo to Lose Confidence Over Time?

(54:02) Jojo's Self-Consciousness About Her Singing

(58:28) Jojo's Journey with Her Sexuality

(1:06:04) The Process of Jojo Coming Out to the Wider Public

(1:14:53) Jojo's Current Romantic Relationship

(1:18:41) What Would Jojo Be Without Her Mother?

(1:20:38) Jojo's Perspective on Motherhood

(1:22:28) What Does Jojo Want Viewers of BB to Learn from Her?

(1:23:23) What Is Most Misunderstood About Jojo?

(1:24:01) The Controversy Around 'Karma'

(1:26:53) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:31:17) Paul's Takeaways

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle joins Paul for an unfiltered conversation about music, identity, and the power of self-belief.

From growing up in West London to becoming the first artist to be signed by John Legend, Estelle shares the resilience it took to break into the music industry - and the self-trust she had to develop along the way.

She tells the incredible story of how a chance encounter with Kanye West in a chicken shop led to the global smash hit American Boy. Estelle reflects on the personal losses that shaped her, the industry rejection she pushed through, and how she’s finally learned to trust her voice - both in music and in life.

This is the real story behind American Boy - and so much more.

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(01:50) Estelle's Childhood in Hammersmith 

(04:40) What Values Did Estelle's Grandmother Instill in Her? 

(06:22) Estelle's Family 

(07:37) How Estelle's Parents Met 

(09:04) Estelle's Relationship with Her Father 

(10:09) How Did Estelle's Parents' Split Affect Her? 

(11:22) Estelle's Experience of School 

(15:28) The Beginning of Estelle's Career in Music 

(27:31) The Differences Between Hip Hop and R&B in the USA vs. UK in the Early 2000s 

(29:43) Estelle's Experience in the British Music Industry as a Black Female Artist 

(35:53) How Estelle Met Kanye West and John Legend 

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(46:16) How Estelle Wrote 'American Boy' 

(51:26) The Legacy of 'American Boy' 

(54:53) Paul’s Favourite Estelle Songs 

(56:48) When Did Estelle Feel Like She Was 'Losing It' During Her Career? 

(1:03:43) How Did Estelle Learn to Trust Herself? 

(1:06:44) Estelle's Relationship History 

(1:15:59) Is Estelle Interested in Being a Mother? 

(1:16:57) The Impact of Estelle's Grandmother's Death 

(1:21:51) Estelle's Spiritual Beliefs 

(1:22:46) Estelle's Role in 'Steven Universe' 

(1:26:30) Why Is Allyship So Important to Estelle? 

(1:28:53) Paul Tells a Crazy Story About Estelle 

(1:31:03) One of Estelle's Wildest Moments During Her Career 

(1:33:07) Happiest Moment of Estelle's Career 

(1:34:49) Estelle's New EP 'New Direction' 

(1:37:35) Paul, De La Soul and Estelle's Feature on 'Memories Of' 

(1:40:24) Estelle's Forthcoming Book 

(1:42:37) Most Memorable Conversation 

(1:46:18) Paul's Takeaways 

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This episode of We Need To Talk sees YouTuber and singer Talia Mar share the defining moments that have shaped her life. She opens up about her whirlwind romance with Simon (AKA Sidemen's Miniminter) - from their instant connection on their first date to how they plan to parent their child in the public eye.

Talia candidly discusses being diagnosed with autism at 25, the struggles of masking, feeling different, and how it reshaped her understanding of herself. She also opens up about navigating pregnancy with ASD and why so many women remain undiagnosed on the spectrum. Talia reflects on her school bullying experiences and the battle with anorexia that pushed her to her limits.

This conversation is about Talia’s journey of self-discovery, embracing her autism, and how her deep connection with Simon helps them navigate the challenges of life together.

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(1:51) Talia and Paul's Shared Connection with Sutton  

(2:48) Talia's Childhood  

(6:12) Talia's Childhood Love of Music  

(8:00) Talia's Experience of BRIT School  

(8:49) Talia's Experience of Bullying at Her Previous School  

(10:45) Talia's Mental Health Struggles at School  

(13:57) Talia's First Best Friend at 16  

(14:47) Talia's Perspective on Romantic Relationships at 16  

(15:37) How Did Talia Believe She Was Going to Be Successful in Music?  

(19:23) How Did Talia Know She Was Doing Something Right with Her YouTube Channel?  

(20:51) When Was Talia's First Monetisation from YouTube?  

(23:30) 'Tough Decisions' EP Release  

(25:50) Talia's Fellow BRIT Alumni  

(30:45) Talia's Emotional Regulation  

(33:59) Tinder Ad  

(34:55) How Talia Met Simon Minter  

(47:23) What Made Talia Fall in Love with Simon Minter?  

(49:26) Talia's First Impressions of the Sidemen  

(53:16) The Reaction to Talia and Simon Making Content Together  

(56:32) How Did Her Public Relationship with Simon Impact Talia's Work?  

(1:00:22) Did Talia Have Any Doubts About Her Engagement to Simon?  

(1:01:39) Talia's Autism Diagnosis  

(1:13:30) How Was Simon with Talia's Autistic Traits?  

(1:14:15) Talia and Simon's Wedding  

(1:16:06) Talia's Pregnancy  

(1:19:21) How Do Talia and Simon Plan to Manage Having a Baby in the Public Eye?  

(1:21:57) How Has Talia Found Being Pregnant?  

(1:25:42) What Is Talia Most Excited for Regarding Her Future?  

(1:27:22) Talia's Thoughts on Plastic Surgery  

(1:30:40) Talia's Struggles with Anorexia  

(1:38:16) Most Memorable Conversation  

(1:41:40) Paul's Takeaways  

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Married at First Sight star Ella Morgan sits down alongside her dad Chris for an emotional conversation about identity, acceptance and resilience.

Ella opens up about knowing she was different as a child, the challenges of transitioning, the heartbreaking moments of self-doubt and how her relationships on MAFS and Celebs Go Dating shaped her journey.

She and Chris reflect on their struggles to understand each other, the moments that nearly broke their family, and the unconditional love that brought them back together. Chris speaks candidly about his struggles in coming to terms with Ella’s transition to being her biggest supporter.

Together, they address the misconceptions surrounding trans identities, the harsh realities of discrimination, and the power of unconditional love.

A powerful conversation every parent and child needs to hear.

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(0:00) Intro  

(1:27) Ella Being a Trans 'Advocate' Not an Activist  

(3:41) Ella Explains 'Dead-Naming'  

(6:14) Why Did Ella Go on MAFS?  

(9:53) Ella's Relationship History Before MAFS  

(12:07) Safety as a Trans Person  

(14:40) What Were Ella's Lessons from MAFS?  

(20:18) Ella's 'Ill-Advised' Relationship on Celebs Go Dating  

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(25:18) Ella's Reaction to Three-Year-Old Evan  

(27:54) What Was Ella's Childhood Like?  

(30:10) Ella's Experience at School  

(31:54) Societal Scripts Around Gender  

(33:44) When and How Ella Realised She Was Trans  

(36:51) Ella's Experience of Bulimia  

(43:52) Ella's Experience of Suicide at 16  

(50:01) Ella Coming Out as Trans to Her Mum  

(54:04) Ella First Presenting as a Woman  

(55:44) How the Rest of Ella's Family Found Out Her True Identity  

(57:34) Ella's Dad Joins the Conversation  

(58:59) How Did Chris Find Out About Ella's True Identity?  

(1:00:53) How Did Chris Feel When He First Found Out About Ella?  

(1:02:56) Paul Shows Chris a Picture of Him and Ella from 2001  

(1:04:43) What Were Chris' Hopes and Dreams for Ella as a Child?  

(1:06:25) How Chris Dealt with Changing Terminology After Finding Out  

(1:09:10) When Did Chris Realise Ella's Identity Wasn't Just a Phase?  

(1:11:02) Public Reaction to Ella Presenting as a Woman  

(1:12:49) Ella's Experience of Gender Reassignment Surgery  

(1:15:27) Chris' Experience of Ella's Transition Surgery  

(1:17:13) Stats on Suicide in Transgender People  

(1:17:57) Ella's Second Experience with Suicide  

(1:19:42) How Did Chris Deal with Ella's Suicide Attempt?  

(1:21:35) How to Hold Space for Someone in Crisis  

(1:22:29) What Is the 'Work' for Families During a Transition?  

(1:25:29) Support for Parents of Transgender People  

(1:27:23) What Ella's Transition Means to Chris  

(1:29:26) Paul and Chris' Experience of Transphobia Among Friends  

(1:31:02) Why Ella Is the Bravest Person Chris Knows  

(1:34:02) Chris' Advice to Parents of Transgender Children  

(1:34:43) Ella's Procedures and the Costs  

(1:38:23) Statistics on Transgender Employment Rates  

(1:39:40) Most Memorable Conversation  

(1:43:19) Paul's Takeaways 

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Jordan Stephens opens up like never before. The musician, writer, and actor shares the untold story behind his rise to fame with Rizzle Kicks, the struggles that nearly broke him, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life.

Jordan reflects on his battles with addiction, the weight of fame, and the personal challenges he’s faced behind closed doors. For the first time, Jordan reflects on a period where he felt his lowest and how a phone call with his mum brought him back from the edge. 

Now, in a high-profile relationship with Jade Thirlwall, Jordan opens up about how they navigate their relationship in the spotlight, and whether marriage and fatherhood are on the cards.

Paul and Jordan have a powerful conversation around masculinity, exploring the struggles men face with emotions, intimacy, and societal pressures.

This is Jordan Stephens as you’ve never seen him before.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:36) Influence of Jordan’s Mum and Dad on His Upbringing

(02:53) When Did Jordan Realise His Parents Were Anti-Establishment?

(04:24) Jordan’s Experiences on His Childhood Estate

(06:05) Jordan’s Parents’ Situation When He Was a Child

(07:28) Jordan Moving to Brighton at 10

(08:25) What Did Jordan Think of His Parents Growing Up?

(10:38) Jordan’s Complicated Relationship With Class

(13:37) Jordan’s Experience as a Young Mixed-Race Man in Brighton

(17:25) How Does Jordan Categorise Himself?

(22:01) Jordan’s Early Experiences With Drugs

(26:33) Changing Attitudes Towards Sex

(27:38) The ‘Bizarre’ Story of Jordan Losing His Virginity

(32:48) When Did Jordan Fall in Love With Hip-Hop?

(35:17) The Origins of Rizzle Kicks

(39:08) How Jordan Made ‘Down With the Trumpets’

(43:13) Does Jordan Have Any Regrets About His Music Career?

(48:19) Paul Loves Jordan’s Book ADHD

(49:29) Paul and Jordan’s Thoughts on the State of Masculinity

(54:37) Internalised Homophobia

(58:53) The Kinsey Scale: Understanding Sexuality

(1:00:28) Jordan’s Experience at ‘The Bridge’

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(1:07:34) Jordan’s Experience With Suicide and Suicidal Ideation

(1:16:13) Jordan’s ‘Break-Up’ With His Mother

(1:22:05) Jordan’s ‘Type’

(1:23:33) How Jordan Met JADE

(1:30:26) Jordan’s Thoughts on Polyamory

(1:32:20) Jordan’s Thoughts on the ‘L Word’

(1:34:52) Jordan and JADE's First Date

(1:38:56) Will Jordan and JADE Get Married?

(1:42:06) Jordan’s Thoughts on Fatherhood

(1:47:44) How Jordan Navigates Being in a High-Profile Relationship

(1:54:10) Jordan Praises Paul and WNTT

(1:56:27) Most Memorable Conversation

(2:00:04) Paul’s Takeaways

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Bre Tiesi opens up about her journey from Vegas clubs to becoming a top luxury realtor and star of Selling Sunset. She shares the real drama behind the cameras, her relationship with Nick Cannon, and the challenges of navigating motherhood in the spotlight.

For the first time, Bre shares the truth about growing up in Calabasas, the impact of her fractured relationship with her mother, and why she filed for emancipation from her parents at 14. She reflects on how these struggles shaped her into the self-made, empowered woman she is today. Bre also talks about her high-profile relationships with Nick Hogan and Johnny Manziel and the impact of the LA wildfires.

Unfiltered, unapologetic - this is Bre Tiesi in her own words.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:01:47) UK vs. US Comparisons

(00:02:49) Growing Up in Los Angeles

(00:03:48) Bre's Family Heritage

(00:05:23) How Bre's Upbringing Shaped Her Identity

(00:06:21) Meeting Her Father for the First Time at 12

(00:09:59) Moving Between Caregivers During Adolescence

(00:12:01) Did Bre Miss Out on a Childhood?

(00:13:05) Paul & Bre’s Views on Marriage

(00:13:44) How Bre Feels About Sharing Her Story

(00:16:33) Bre’s Avoidant Attachment Style

(00:18:18) Emancipating Herself at 13

(00:19:10) Bre's First Relationship With Nick Hogan

(00:20:37) Breaking Into the Modeling Industry

(00:21:22) Her Relationship With Family at 18

(00:24:46) Bre's Early Relationship With Money

(00:25:55) How Her Relationship With Nick Hogan Ended

(00:28:00) Working Bottle Service in Nightclubs

(00:30:33) Bre's Experience With Excess Wealth

(00:32:04) Bre’s Natural Sales Talent

(00:34:56) Bre's Biggest Tip for Success

(00:35:51) Her Decision to Leave the Club Scene

(00:37:13) How Bre’s Mother Shaped Her Persuasion Skills

(00:39:32) Struggles With Self-Image

(00:40:43) Her Marriage to Johnny Manziel

(00:50:01) Divorcing Johnny Manziel

(00:53:38) Stepping Into the Public Eye

(00:56:19) Where Does Bre’s Self-Worth Come From?

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(00:59:11) Starting Her Career in Real Estate

(01:00:24) Gender Disparity in the Real Estate Industry

(01:01:50) Landing Her First Big Listing

(01:03:03) Bre's Relationship With Nick Cannon

(01:06:28) How Their Non-Monogamous Relationship Works

(01:10:34) Has Bre Ever Felt Jealous?

(01:14:31) Polygamy: Changing Attitudes & Statistics

(01:17:18) Pregnancy & Miscarriage Experiences

(01:18:52) Giving Birth & Motherhood

(01:22:29) Bre’s Battle With Postpartum Depression

(01:27:42) How Motherhood Transformed Her Life

(01:29:19) Joining Selling Sunset

(01:30:22) Going Public About Her Relationship With Nick Cannon

(01:33:57) Filming Selling Sunset Six Weeks Postpartum

(01:37:56) Was Bre Targeted on the Show for Her Relationship?

(01:41:27) Her Thoughts on the Public’s Reaction to Her

(01:43:28) Bre’s Vision for the Future

(01:45:41) Surviving the LA Wildfires

(01:49:42) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:51:25) Paul’s Key Takeaways

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