We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante and communication expert Jefferson Fisher reveal how to spot signs of deception, read body language and understand what people are really thinking.

From the questions that can make lying harder to hide to the surprising power of silence, Andrew and Jefferson share the communication techniques they use to navigate difficult conversations. They also explore why every relationship might be transactional, how to build trust and the subtle mistakes that can give you away.

We're Talking Communication Tips!

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) How to Tell If Someone Is Lying

(04:02) Are All Relationships Transactional?

(09:22) How to Have Difficult Conversations With Your Partner

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(16:12) How to Spot a Lie: Signs of Dishonesty

(19:02) Trust and the Pace of Speech

(21:51) How to Spot a Liar: Key Warning Signs

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What really happened between Sofia Franklyn and Alex Cooper? The Call Her Daddy fallout became one of the biggest podcast scandals on the internet, but years later, Sofia is sharing her side of the story. From the friendship that turned into a podcast empire to the betrayal that changed everything, she opens up about what went on behind the scenes and the impact it had on her life.

Beyond the headlines, Sofia reflects on her childhood, complicated family relationships and the experiences that shaped the person she became. She speaks candidly about addiction, self-destructive behaviour, navigating public scrutiny and what it was like to have millions of people form an opinion about her without knowing the full story.

Sofia also discusses her memoir, Daddy Issues, and the deeply personal experiences that inspired it. She opens up about love, marriage, therapy and learning to make peace with her past.

There's far more to Sofia's story than the Call Her Daddy fallout. This is the side of her life the headlines never told

Sofia Franklyn, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(02:02) Sofia's Parents

(06:20) Growing Up in Utah

(14:40) Paul Shows Sofia a Childhood Photo With Her Mum

(21:25) Sofia's Rebellious Teenage Years

(34:41) Growing Up in Utah: The Good Times

(36:17) Sofia's Iconic Mugshot

(44:05) Sofia's College Years

(48:02) Sofia's Career at Morgan Stanley

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(55:42) Moving to New York

(59:58) Sofia's Experience of Workplace Harassment at Morgan Stanley

(01:09:54) How Sofia Met Alex Cooper and Started Call Her Daddy

(01:26:23) Call Her Daddy's Deal With Barstool Sports

(01:33:50) Why Sofia and Alex Cooper Split Up

(01:45:26) Life After Being Dropped From Call Her Daddy

(01:57:01) Sofia's Marriage

(01:59:37) Most Memorable Conversation

(02:04:10) Paul's Key Takeaways

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Susan Bratton opens up about the profound physical and emotional connections that shape true intimacy, and how anyone can have the best sex of their life. From breaking down the realities of "duty sex" to unpacking the secret to lasting pleasure, Susan reflects on how prioritizing genuine connection can transform our relationships and self-worth in the bedroom.

She also revisits the most common mistakes people make when it comes to intimacy, her mission to help couples deeply reconnect, and the personal journey that made her a leading voice in sexual wellness.

Raw, honest and revealing, this is a conversation about breaking taboos and the practices that can completely redefine your love life.

We're Talking Pleasure with Susan Bratton!

(00:00) Intro
(00:27) What Is Susan's Definition Of Sex?
(03:48) Why Sexual Terminology Matters More Than You Think
(05:48) What Do UK And US Satisfaction Rates Reveal About Sex?
(06:28) What Really Happens During An Orgasm?
(13:22) Why Premature Ejaculation Is So Common
(15:01) Does Penis Size Actually Make A Difference?
(16:11) What Does The Vagina Really Want?
(21:17) How To Break Free From “The Script” In Your Sex Life

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Trisha Paytas opens up about her rise to internet fame, childhood, relationships and mental health, revealing the experiences behind one of the internet’s most recognisable personalities. She reflects on feeling unwanted growing up, her complicated relationship with her dad, and why she spent so much of her life searching for someone to love her.

Trisha looks back on moving to LA to pursue fame, her experiences with sex work, deliberately making herself an internet spectacle and the terrifying time she was held captive in a man's basement. She also speaks candidly about her darkest period, her mental health struggles and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

She opens up about meeting her husband Moses on the H3 dating show, finding stability, struggling to conceive and becoming a mother. Trisha reflects on how much her life has changed, before reading a deeply personal letter from Moses that brings her to tears.

Trisha Paytas, We Need To Talk

This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and disordered eating. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the topics in this episode, please watch with care. You can find support resources in the links below:

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(00:00) Intro

(01:34) Trisha's Childhood in Illinois

(02:54) Trisha's Childhood Photo

(05:41) Trisha's Early Love of Film and TV

(08:37) Trisha and Her Father

(11:12) How an Absent Father Affected Trisha

(12:34) Films That Influenced Trisha

(16:33) Trisha's Teenage Ambitions

(20:22) Trisha's Lonely Childhood

(22:57) Trisha's Experience of School Abuse

(27:17) Moving to Los Angeles After High School

(33:58) How Trisha Made Money in LA

(39:42) How Trisha Started Sex Work

(50:28) Trisha's Kidnapping Experience

(57:14) Trisha and Anthony Michael Hall

(01:04:01) Trisha's Relationship History

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(01:10:24) Trisha and Anthony Michael Hall's Breakup

(01:17:13) Trisha's YouTube Breakthrough

(01:20:45) Trisha's Mukbang Videos

(01:26:04) Trisha on Celebrity Big Brother

(01:30:12) Trisha and Jason Nash's Relationship

(01:34:30) Trisha and Aaron Carter

(01:43:06) Trisha's Psychiatric Hospital Stay

(01:47:10) Why Trisha Started OnlyFans

(01:48:40) Trisha and Husband Moses

(01:56:49) Trisha's Career and Family Life

(01:57:35) Trisha's Children

(01:59:29) Trisha's Family Photo

(01:59:40) Trisha's Career Success as a Mum

(02:01:58) Trisha Reads a Letter from Moses

(02:02:20) Trisha's Family Photo

(02:04:48) Trisha Reads Another Letter from Moses

(02:07:28) Paul's Final Takeaways

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Dr Tara Swart opens up about the cognitive science that shapes what we believe is possible, unpacking the true potential of the human brain. From explaining neuroplasticity to breaking down the science behind manifestation, Dr Tara reflects on how we can create the right conditions to take healthy risks and feel more agency over our lives.

She also revisits the misconceptions around the laws of attraction, the importance of building a "trust muscle," and the practical steps to using a vision board to actively achieve your goals, rather than just waiting for things to fall from the sky.

Insightful, practical and revealing, this is a conversation about the untapped power of the mind and the science that proves you have the power to shape the life you want.

We're Talking Dr Tara Swart!

(00:00) Intro
(00:28) What Is 'The Source'?
(03:45) Dr Tara Swart Explains the Science of Manifestation
(07:53) How Vision Boards Work and What to Put on Them
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(16:20) How to Manifest Through Visualisation

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Vine made Rickey Thompson famous overnight, taking him from a bullied high school underdog to a sensation. But what really happened when he moved to Hollywood and the initial hype faded? Years later, he revisits his viral rise, the promises of LA, and the moments that changed his life in ways he never expected.

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(00:00) Intro
(02:08) Rickey Thompson's Childhood in North Carolina
(03:42) Rickey's Childhood and Family
(05:53) Rickey's Experience With Childhood Bullying
(12:26) Rickey's Relationship With Religion
(15:11) Advice to His Younger Self
(17:01) Rickey's Childhood Dreams
(18:44) Growing Up and Finding His Identity
(22:38) How Rickey Became Famous on Vine
(29:04) Touring and Moving to Los Angeles
(36:10) Rickey's First Acting Role
(38:44) Rickey Thompson's Coming Out Story
(41:36) The Lowest Point of Rickey's Career
(45:13) Rickey's Social Media Comeback
(50:17) How His Parents' Divorce Affected Him
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(59:10) How COVID Changed Rickey's Career
(01:05:18) Rickey's Upcoming Film Role
(01:09:20) Rickey's Dating History and Ex-Boyfriend
(01:24:33) Rickey's Love of Fashion
(01:27:55) Rickey Thompson at the Oscars
(01:30:18) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:33:08) Paul's Key Takeaways

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Katie Price opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped her life before becoming Jordan, one of Britain's most recognisable celebrities. From growing up in Brighton to facing traumatic experiences and difficult early relationships, Katie reflects on how her past influenced her understanding of love, trust and self-worth.

She also revisits her unexpected journey into modelling, her search for validation, and the beginnings of a career that would change her life forever.

Raw, personal and revealing, this is a conversation about the girl behind the headlines and the experiences that shaped the Katie Price we know today.

We're Talking Katie Price!

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(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Katie's Childhood and Upbringing in Brighton
(11:04) How Katie's Early Relationships Shaped Her
(16:00) The Story Behind Katie's Modelling Career
(20:41) How Katie Became a Household Name in the UK

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The X Factor made Lucy Spraggan, Jahméne Douglas and Rak-Su’s Myles Stephenson famous overnight, but what really happened behind the scenes of Simon Cowell’s hit TV show? Years later, they revisit their iconic auditions, the promises of fame and the moments that changed their lives in ways they never expected.

Lucy looks back at a decision that changed the course of her music career, the pressure she faced behind the cameras, and why she feels she lost herself for a decade. Jahméne reflects on having his painful childhood turned into a television storyline, and the struggle of watching millions of people form an opinion of someone he didn't recognise. Myles revisits Rak-Su’s whirlwind rise to fame, Simon Cowell’s plans for the band, and the darker reality of life after winning The X Factor. Together, they reflect on the relationships, manipulation and difficult experiences that shaped their time on the show, questioning how much of what viewers saw was ever real.

Returning to the auditions where it all began, this is a raw and nostalgic look at the true cost of fame, told with the hindsight they never had at the time.

Lucy, Jahméne & Myles, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro
(02:18) X Factor: What We Gained and Lost
(06:15) The X Factor Audition Process
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(39:17) Who Owns the Songs?
(45:41) Watching Our X Factor Auditions
(52:32) How X Factor Created Characters
(01:06:11) X Factor Contestant Welfare
(01:14:39) The Truth About the X Factor Judges
(01:23:58) Classism on The X Factor
(01:28:57) X Factor Contracts Explained
(01:30:49) Dealing With the Press
(01:38:26) The Best Moments on X Factor
(01:43:35) Behind the X Factor Final
(01:47:24) Nicole Scherzinger's Mic-Snatch Moment
(01:53:09) Viral X Factor YouTube Clips
(01:55:42) Why Lucy Left X Factor Early
(02:07:51) X Factor Blacklisting and the 'Curse'
(02:16:02) Myles' Life After X Factor
(02:33:21) Life and Future Projects
(02:37:12) Would We Do X Factor Again?
(02:38:28) Should The X Factor Return?
(02:43:27) Paul's Key Takeaways

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In honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Olivia Bowen and Georgia Kousoulou discuss their deeply personal experiences of pregnancy loss, miscarriage and grief.

They open up about the impact of baby loss on their relationships, the difficult decisions they faced, and the emotional toll of navigating pregnancy after loss. They also share why speaking openly about their experiences can help others feel less alone.

This is an honest and compassionate conversation about grief, motherhood and the importance of feeling seen and supported through loss.

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(00:00) Intro
(00:39) The Complications Behind Georgia's Second Pregnancy
(08:19) What Is Triploidy and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?
(10:31) How Georgia Coped With Her Loss
(13:07) Olivia Opens Up About Vanishing Twin Syndrome
(15:01) The Facts and Statistics Behind Vanishing Twin Syndrome
(16:50) How Sharing Olivia's Story Has Helped Others
(18:54) Olivia's Journey to a Successful Second Pregnancy

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Fab Morvan opens up about the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, winning a Grammy while hiding the truth behind their success, and the scandal that changed his life forever. He reflects on becoming a global superstar alongside Rob Pilatus, the pressure to maintain their image, and the decisions that would ultimately bring everything crashing down.

Fab revisits his relationship with producer Frank Farian, the moment their secret was exposed, and the devastating impact of going from worldwide fame to public humiliation overnight. He also speaks candidly about his childhood, how his search for love and belonging shaped his life, and the struggles that followed the scandal.

He opens up about his friendship with Rob, the addiction that took hold of his bandmate, and the heartbreaking reality of watching someone he loved struggle. Fabrice reflects on the lessons he has taken from their story, how he rebuilt his life, and what he wishes people understood about Milli Vanilli.

Fab Morvan, We Need To Talk

This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below:

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(00:00) Intro
(01:56) Fab Morvan's Childhood in Paris
(07:41) How Therapy Fuels Creativity
(09:04) Fab's Early Love of Dance
(10:27) Why Fab Moved to Germany
(12:22) Being Black in 1980s Germany
(17:38) Rob Pilatus' Childhood
(18:38) How Fab and Rob Met
(20:44) Fab and Rob's Early Performance Style
(25:56) Fab and Rob Before Milli Vanilli
(28:56) Creating Milli Vanilli's Signature Look
(34:31) How Milli Vanilli Was Formed
(40:22) The People Behind Milli Vanilli
(41:48) Why Milli Vanilli Didn't Sing on Their Records
(44:41) Signing the Milli Vanilli Record Deal
(54:44) When Fab and Rob Discovered They'd Lip-Sync
(59:11) Preparing to Perform as Milli Vanilli
(01:01:18) Milli Vanilli's Sudden Fame
(01:09:52) Milli Vanilli's Global Success
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(01:13:48) Milli Vanilli at the 1990 Grammys
(01:22:47) Fab and Rob at the Grammys
(01:31:20) Fab and Rob's Relationship During Their Rise to Fame
(01:33:54) Winning a Grammy: Fab's Experience
(01:38:08) The Downfall of Milli Vanilli
(01:48:11) Life After the Milli Vanilli Scandal
(02:00:32) Fab Morvan's Family
(02:03:03) Fab's New Projects
(02:05:05) Most Memorable Conversation
(02:09:03) Paul's Key Takeaways

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