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  

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(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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In this exclusive episode of We Need To Talk, Faye Winter opens up like never before, revealing the truth behind her Love Island experience, including the infamous argument that shook the villa and the deep emotional toll it took on her life. For the first time, Faye bravely shares the painful truth about her abusive relationship, the betrayal of infidelity, and the relentless online abuse that followed her every move.

This is Faye Winter like you've never seen her before.

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(01:47) Growing Up in Devon

(03:03) Faye's Parents

(07:01) What Did Love Mean to Faye Growing Up?

(10:03) Faye's First Relationships

(11:00) How Did Faye Know Her First Relationship Was 'For Life'?

(13:28) Why Didn't Faye's Boyfriend's Family Approve of Her?

(18:03) The Darker Aspects of Faye's Relationship

(21:28) Paul's Take on Domestic Abuse

(26:51) What Gave Faye the Strength to Leave?

(29:53) Faye's Next Relationship

(34:22) How Did Faye's First Two Toxic Relationships Affect Her?

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(38:13) How Faye Was Scouted for Love Island

(40:01) Faye's Perception of Her Looks vs. the Other Girls on Love Island

(41:59) Faye's Cosmetic Surgery Before Love Island

(44:45) What Was Faye Doing Before Love Island?

(45:52) Why Did Faye Want to Go on Love Island?

(47:33) Faye's Experience on Love Island

(50:52) Faye's Perspective on 'The Argument'

(54:05) Paul's Take on 'The Argument'

(54:55) The Impact of Ofcom Complaints on Faye's Wellbeing

(58:16) The Aftermath of Being on Love Island

(1:03:44) Why Did Her Love Island Relationship End?

(1:08:16) Moving Back to Devon

(1:10:42) Getting Therapy After Love Island

(1:12:21) Online Abuse After Love Island

(1:15:11) Faye's Charity Work

(1:18:33) Influencing as a Career

(1:20:59) Faye's Love Life Post-Love Island

(1:21:55) Faye's Experience of Stalking

(1:28:16) Paul's Take on Stalking

(1:32:55) Faye's Opinion on the World of Cosmetic Surgery

(1:42:08) Statistics Around Cosmetic Surgery

(1:44:30) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:47:07) Paul's Takeaways

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, BRIT-nominated, MOBO award-winning singer Jamelia sits down for a raw and unfiltered conversation, sharing the untold chapters of her life - from rising to fame as a teenage Superstar to the dark realities of the music industry. She opens up about being groomed at 16, surviving an abusive relationship that inspired Thank You, and the relentless scrutiny of the tabloids, who hacked her phone for a decade.

Despite it all, Jamelia has never been happier. She reflects on fame, family, and resilience - how she’s navigated betrayal, heartbreak, and an industry that tried to break her, only to come out stronger. She shares how motherhood saved her, why she’s finally at peace, and the power of owning her story.

This is Jamelia as you've never heard her before - honest, fearless, and thriving.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:54) Growing Up in Handsworth

(03:01) Riots in '81

(04:27) How Would Jamelia Define Rastafarianism?

(10:26) Jamelia Father in Prison

(13:38) How Did Jamelia Father's Consistency Shape Jamelia Relationships?

(18:55) What Would Jamelia Say to Jamelia Father Now?

(22:28) Self-Work and Self-Reflection

(24:58) Forgiving Jamelia Parents

(27:12) Jamelia Mother

(29:32) How Did Jamelia Decide Music Was the Career?

(33:00) Making More Money Than Jamelia Mother

(35:32) Music Career Takes Off

(35:56) Jamelia Brothers Groomed Onto the Streets

(37:33) How Do Jamelia Define Grooming?

(41:42) Did Jamelia Blame Yourself for Jamelia Brother's Conviction?

(44:49) A Mother to Nieces and Nephews

(49:42) Career Regrets, Phone Hacking, and Press Harassment

(56:49) Sexualisation in the Industry

(1:04:10) Code-Switching

(1:07:46) Eating at Nelson Mandela's House

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(1:11:37) Thank You Song

(1:19:27) The Next Relationships

(1:33:00) Second Husband

(01:43:27) Our Children Are Angels

(01:49:44) Getting Back Up After Being Knocked Down

(01:54:36) New Album

(01:56:04) TV Career

(02:08:10) How Amazing Life Is Now

(02:15:15) Self-Actualisation (With a Partner)

(02:18:13) Breaking the Generational Curses

(02:21:20) Where Is Your Dream Partner?

(02:25:02) Flipping Society's Script

(02:31:49) Most Memorable Conversation

(02:35:11) Paul's Takeaways

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“I Should’ve Done Things Differently"

Reality TV star Chloe Ferry opens up about the dark side of fame, body image struggles, and the pressure of online scrutiny in this raw episode of We Need to Talk with Paul Brunson.

From Geordie Shore fame to undergoing multiple surgeries in search of confidence, Chloe shares how she lost herself—and why she’s now embracing self-love and a fresh start.

This episode contains discussions about mental health, body image, and cosmetic surgery, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

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Sections:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Chloe Leaving Her Comfort Zone

03:10 Growing up in Newcastle

06:51 Chloe's Family Life

11:19 Speaking to Chloe's Inner Child

12:42 Ice Skating as an Outlet

18:33 "Being Scouted for Geordie Shore"

24:43 Chloe's Mindset on Geordie Shore

27:44 The Backlash

34:01 Chloe Lost Who She Was

38:34 Who Chloe Was

41:23 The Surgeries

51:03 External Validation

52:42 A Message from Chloe's Mum

55:24 Adobe Express Ad

56:22 Tinder Ad

57:15 Relationships

1:03:17 Chloe, The Businesswoman

1:06:43 Body Dysmorphia

1:12:54 Therapy

1:14:33 Depression

1:16:47 The People in Chloe's Life

1:19:24 Anxiety

1:22:48 Beauty as a Currency

1:31:53 Is Surgery Ever a Good Idea?

1:37:27 More Surgery Plans

1:40:23 Coming Out of The Storm

1:45:36 Most Memorable Conversation

1:48:39 Paul's Takeaways

1:50:36 Keep Love Ad

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In this episode of We Need To Talk, Kelsey Parker opens up about navigating life after the heartbreaking loss of Tom Parker, her husband and a member of the boyband The Wanted. Kelsey shares how she faced grief, public scrutiny, and the challenge of raising their children while keeping Tom’s memory alive. Kelsey also speaks candidly about love after loss, the reality of widowhood, and how she’s embracing a new chapter in her life.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Shopify Ad

(02:59) Where Is Kelsey From?

(04:33) Kelsey's Absent Father

(05:47) Kelsey's Relationship With Her Stepfather

(07:04) Stigma of Blended Families

(09:40) Meeting Tom (From The Wanted)

(14:00) First Date With Tom

(16:47) The Industry Made Us Not Label Our Relationship

(22:16) Starting a Relationship With Tom

(23:38) Getting Engaged to Tom

(24:53) First Few Years of Being With Tom

(26:09) Did Fame Change Tom?

(26:41) How Did Tom Know He Wanted to Get Married?

(28:39) Marrying Tom

(30:15) The Honeymoon With Tom

(31:05) Tom's Protectiveness vs. Kelsey's Dad

(33:59) Running Businesses Together

(35:40) Conversation About Having Children

(37:37) First Symptoms of Tom's Illness

(42:56) Tom's Brain Tumor Diagnosis

(48:05) Managing Life With a Diagnosis

(54:04) Tom's Mindset Through Treatment

(56:37) Going Public With the Diagnosis

(58:46) Tom's Chemotherapy

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(01:02:51) Keeping a Sense of Hope

(01:08:36) Facing Reality and Getting Tom Into a Hospice

(01:14:38) The Last Conversation With Tom

(01:18:40) Focusing on the Children

(01:21:46) Life After Tom

(01:22:37) Feeling Lonely After Tom's Death

(01:24:00) Perception of Widows Who Try to Move On

(01:26:30) How Do Single Men React to a Widow?

(01:29:24) Vulnerability After Loss

(01:30:40) Criticism on Social Media

(01:37:11) Meeting New Partner Will

(01:39:40) Falling Pregnant With Will

(01:41:38) Going Public With Pregnancy

(01:45:24) Reaction of Tom's Family to the Pregnancy Announcement

(01:46:24) Experience as a Blended Family

(01:48:13) Kelsey's Spirituality

(01:54:47) Keeping Tom's Memory Alive

(01:58:22) Celebrating Tom's Life With the Children

(02:00:49) What Is Next for Kelsey?

(02:02:36) Will's Reaction to the Pregnancy

(02:04:08) What Kelsey Wants Everyone to Take Away From Her Experience

(02:04:42) Kelsey's Most Memorable Conversation

(02:08:18) Keep Love Ad

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