It's the series finale of In All Honesty and Michelle is addressing something hugely important and personal: the abandonment wound. The abandonment wound often stems from the absence of/emotional neglect from primary caregivers during childhood - and it can profoundly affect romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood. During this episode, Michelle shares her personal experiences of feeling abandoned in hospitals and boarding schools and how these early experiences have manifested later in ...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 39
This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty : practicing self-accountability! How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline. During this episode, Michelle emphasises the importance of being true to your word, setting realistic goals, being honest about your capabilities and the benefits of mainta...
Jun 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 38
Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about. We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to working in fitness) and has faced all of the hurdles to making friendships. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle and Lucy talk about the diff...
May 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 37
Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you? Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book " The Motherload " is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog and a ...
May 20, 2025•40 min•Ep. 36
Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty , she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them. Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and built the confidence to not let them get in the way of her romantic relationships. From University e...
May 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 35
Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives. Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to improve focus, resilience, and performance. She has also developed apps that aim to improve our skills across meditation, sleep and mental fitness. On ...
May 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 34
If your partner cheated on you... would you stay? What are the circumstances that you should consider staying in? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by relationship expert and TV/podcast host Paul C. Brunson to talk all things infidelity! Michelle shares her experience with infidelity and chats to Paul about all of the various traumas and triggers that cheating can get tied into. They discuss the tell-tale signs of a potential cheater and the impacts that cheating can h...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 33
Keep finding yourself in a circle of wanting independence but finding that your diary is controlled by some woman's son? On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is introducing the concept of decentering men from your life. From childhood experiences with male caregivers, to patriarchal conditioning, there are many reasons why women tend to prioritise male relationships over others (including, their relationship with themselves). Michelle is giving you all of the tips and tricks for b...
Apr 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 32
We are all likely to face conflict in our daily lives - how we deal with it is what matters the most. In this episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is diving into the intricacies of handling conflict. Drawing from personal experience, she emphasises the importance of productive communication, debunking misconceptions about conflict resolution, and Michelle provides practical advice on maintaining calm, avoiding name-calling, and setting clear intentions in confrontations. The episode also covers ...
Apr 15, 2025•32 min•Ep. 31
Setting goals is a crucial part of personal development - but how do you set yourself up to achieve your goals? Not all goal setting is made the same! On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by speaker, coach and the host of the 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, Shivani Pau, to talk all about goal achievement and setting yourself up to win. Michelle and Shivani talk about their journeys into podcasting and personal development, methods for self-therapy and the importance of focu...
Apr 08, 2025•45 min•Ep. 30
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 listener...
Apr 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 29
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 tackl...
Mar 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 28
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 b...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 27
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. ...
Mar 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 26
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...
Mar 04, 2025•35 min•Ep. 25
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...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min•Ep. 24
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 boyfr...
Feb 18, 2025•44 min•Ep. 23
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 ...
Feb 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 22
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 ...
Feb 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 21
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 comp...
Jan 28, 2025•39 min•Ep. 20
After Michelle had her natural forehead lines pointed out to her on social media, it prompted a lot of renewed thoughts around ageing and challenging societal beauty norms. This week's episode of In All Honesty is about exactly that - learning to embrace ageing and love your body! Michelle talks about her feelings around going grey and how it has sparked thoughts around the privilege of ageing. She also responds to a listener message about diet culture and how to love yourself whilst actively wo...
Jan 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 19
It's a tricky situation... Your friend is in a relationship but you can't stand their partner. To say or not to say, that is the question! And on this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by her bestie Megan Crabbe to explore the when's and how's of breaking the news... or not! Acclaimed author and content creator, Megan Crabbe is the author of Body Positive Power (and you might also catch her featured in Michelle's new book, Bad Friend ). Michelle and Megan have been friends thr...
Jan 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 18
It's a new year of In All Honesty and we're kicking it off by answering your listener-submitted voice messages! From a mother's concerned message about her baby's potential surgeries, to a listener tackling her partners prior infidelity head on, as well as rekindling old friendships and learning how to best manage your response to anger - Michelle doesn't just share her advice as a multi-board accredited life coach, she also shares her own lived experience and stories. As with all parts of life,...
Jan 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 17
The end of the year can be a good time to set yourself a Yearly Review. We're not saying "New Years Resolutions"... but, inspired by her own life coach, this week on In All Honesty Michelle is looking back on 2024's accomplishments and challenges and setting herself new goals for 2025. Along the way, Michelle is sharing anecdotes about the unique nature of last years goals and she teaches us on how to make smart goals for the year ahead - taking into consideration our own personal evolutions, mi...
Dec 31, 2024•27 min•Ep. 16
It's the most wonderful time of the year... just not for everybody. Whilst a lot of people find the festive season enjoyable, it can also be an incredibly stressful, traumatic and lonely time for many people around the world - and Michelle Elman is one of those people. On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle talks about her long-standing disdain for Christmas. She explores how she coped with the festivities around her ex... but how, now she is single, she is taking the time to build ...
Dec 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 15
What does it take to be a good friend? And when does it become time to break-up with a friend who isn't treating you right? That's what Michelle's new book Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal is all about and this week she is joined by her Editor Christina to talk all about it. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle and Christina share the story of the friendship which was born out of this book, plus how to balance professional relationships and respecting your o...
Dec 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 14
There is a lot of fear-mongering around being single in your 30s... so when Michelle found herself newly single at 30 years old, she was shocked to discover that it was actually the opposite. There were so many benefits to dating in your 30s! On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle talks about the differences between two decades of dating and how her experience has been re-entering the dating world. She also shares practical tips for those who are worried about re-entering the dating ...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 13
The feeling of burn out has become all too familiar, especially after the pandemic. But, are we actually burnt out... or do we just not know how to balance our schedules properly? That was Michelle's realisation after a recent coaching session, where she realised that there were practical ways to fix how she was feeling. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle addresses the importance of integrating rest and play into your schedule (especially for introverts!) and how to create bounda...
Dec 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 12
Are you right to feel angry and frustrated if your date cancels on you at the last minute? Well, Michelle Elman thinks so... and after experiencing this herself just this week, she's talking all about cancellations and time-wasters on In All Honesty . Michelle tackles the lack of accountability in dating and has practical tips on how to deal with people who aren't serious on dating apps. She also addresses a listener's question about struggling to maintain interest in dating app conversations an...
Nov 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 11
What would you sacrifice to find happiness? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by OG YouTuber and former sex-ed content creator Hannah Witton who quit her YouTube channel with over 800K subscribers in order to find a career path that satisfied her and the life that she wanted. Michelle and Hannah discuss braving a career change and knowing when it's time to pivot. They discuss the challenges and rewards of switching careers, the impact of motherhood on professional decis...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 10
