We’re told that new motherhood should feel magical — but what happens when it doesn’t? In this episode of Healing 101, I’m joined by writer and art historian Sarah Hoover, whose raw honesty about postpartum depression cuts through the silence and shame that so many new mothers carry alone. We explore what postpartum depression really looks like — beyond the clichés — and how it can show up as rage, disconnection, anxiety, or even laughter that masks pain. Sarah shares her personal experience, ho...
Jun 19, 2025•11 min
In this episode of Hurt to Healing, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Beth Mosley—clinical psychologist and author of Happy Families. Beth brings her warmth, honesty, and lived experience as both a parent and therapist to help us make sense of the emotional minefield of raising teenagers today. We explore why mental health is declining among young people, how social media complicates their development, and what parents can do to foster resilience, connection, and open communication. Beth shares ...
Jun 17, 2025•57 min
In this episode of Healing 101, I sit down with the remarkable Laura Hearn — a journalist, mental health advocate, and the founder of Flip It Works — to explore the critical role that vulnerability, storytelling, and humanity play in shaping healthier, more compassionate workplaces. Today, she helps organisations create meaningful and lasting mental health initiatives through real human connection, not just policies and apps. We talk about the importance of leaders showing up as their full selve...
Jun 12, 2025•14 min
Today, we’re diving deep into the raw, unfiltered reality of motherhood with writer, art historian and author of US national bestseller The Motherload, Sarah Hoover. You might know her from her sharp wit and searing honesty online, but in this conversation, Sarah opens up in a way that’s deeply personal and profoundly important. From the trauma of her birth experience to the quiet devastation of postpartum depression, she walks us through what it really means to become a mother in a world that s...
Jun 10, 2025•52 min
In this solo episode, Pandora opens up about her ongoing recovery from an eating disorder — sharing both the challenges and the quiet, everyday victories that come with trying to rewire deeply embedded habits. From the emotional resistance to balanced meals to the complex relationship with control and routine, she reflects honestly on what it means to move toward healing. Pandora also introduces a practical support tool she’s using: a lunchbox meal system designed by a chef who specialises in ea...
Jun 08, 2025•20 min
Why do we volunteer? Sometimes, it's to give back. Sometimes, it's to feel part of something bigger. But often, it's because someone, somewhere, once showed up for us when we needed it most. This week, to mark Volunteers Week, we’re shining a light on the people behind the text line — the everyday heroes who are changing lives in quiet, powerful ways. In this special episode of Healing 101, I sit down with Jodie Tang — a student, a survivor, and now a Shout volunteer who’s giving back to the ver...
Jun 05, 2025•30 min
In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Pandora sits down with award-winning dietitian and eating disorder specialist Priya Tew to explore the complex, often misunderstood journey of eating disorder recovery. Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Priya shares practical strategies for healing, the realities behind weight restoration, and how societal pressures and diet culture can entrench disordered thinking. Together, they unpack the emotional triggers, setbacks,...
Jun 03, 2025•44 min
In this reflective and personal solo episode, Pandora explores the emotional turbulence of everyday life—touching on everything from hormonal shifts and high-functioning depression to the pressures of routine, regret, and missed opportunities. Drawing inspiration from thinkers like Dr. Judith Joseph, Abraham Hicks, and Shaolin monk Shi Heng Li, she shares her ongoing struggle with perfectionism, her frustration with physical limitations, and the deeply human need for spontaneity, joy, and self-c...
Jun 01, 2025•19 min
In this extended episode of Healing 101, I’m joined by someone whose insight and honesty around a topic that so many of us silently grapple with is not only deeply refreshing — it’s essential. Dr. Claire Ashley, also known as The Burnout Doctor, is a GP and neuroscience graduate who learned the devastating realities of burnout the hard way — by experiencing it herself. Claire shares her personal journey from being a high-performing, dedicated doctor and mother to finding herself in the depths of...
May 29, 2025•42 min
In this episode of Hurt to Healing , Pandora is joined by writer and filmmaker Rebecca Frayn , who opens up about her battle with chronic illness, debilitating anxiety, and the harrowing experience of Xanax withdrawal. Rebecca shares how a severe health crisis triggered a cascade of physical and mental struggles, culminating in a full nervous system collapse during the pandemic. She speaks candidly about the reality of waking up with "a gun to the head" kind of fear, the quiet shame of high-func...
May 27, 2025•35 min
This week, Pandora returns for a very personal solo episode, reflecting on themes of shame, self-worth, identity, and belonging. After a tough few weeks of physical pain and mental spiralling, she shares how reconnecting with her values — and stepping out of the victim mindset — has helped her find a little more hope. Drawing on her lived experience with OCD and an eating disorder, she opens up about the difference between fitting in and belonging — and how so much of her life has been shaped by...
May 25, 2025•21 min
In today’s episode of Healing 101, we sit down with former England rugby star, author, and mental health advocate James Haskell for a raw conversation about men’s mental health., James opens up about the psychological toll of elite performance, the silence that surrounds vulnerability in men’s sport, and the damaging myths around masculinity. He reflects on his own experiences with ADHD, self-doubt, and grief, while calling for a cultural shift where emotional honesty is not only accepted but en...
May 22, 2025•12 min
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey — a clinical psychologist and author you might recognise from the Channel 4 series The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds. Off the back of Adolescence, the recent Netflix series that’s struck such a chord with so many of us, I wanted to sit down with Elizabeth to explore how our children are really coping in a world increasingly shaped by screens, social media, and pressure. We talk about emotional resilience, why the latency ...
May 20, 2025•47 min
In this solo episode, I open up about a recurring foot injury that's been impacting both my physical and emotional well-being. It's been a challenging week, and I wanted to share the mental rollercoaster I've been on—from frustration and disappointment to acceptance and reflection. I talk honestly about how this injury has triggered deeper emotions, especially around the themes of control, body image, and resilience. I also reflect on how hormones can drastically affect our mental state (somethi...
May 18, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Healing 101, I’m joined by psychotherapist and anxiety expert Joshua Fletcher to unpack the misunderstood and often isolating experience of health anxiety. With fears around illness on the rise post-pandemic, Josh explains how health anxiety mirrors OCD, why the drive for certainty keeps us stuck, and how we can retrain our brains to feel safe again. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical expertise, he shares practical tools for breaking the cycle of obsessive chec...
May 15, 2025•26 min
In today’s episode of Hurt to Healing, we explore the powerful connection between our hormones, emotional health, and relationships with Dr. Emilia Vuorisalmi. A medical doctor and author, Emilia shares her deeply personal journey through heartbreak, love addiction, and burnout—and how those experiences led her to uncover the science of "love hormones" like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Through her story, she reveals how inner healing, hormonal balance, and purposeful living can unlock not ...
May 13, 2025•31 min
This week, I talk about my recent family trip to Italy and how I navigated traveling and the difficulties that come with it -- especially concerning food, routine, and experiences. I reflect on how "Old Pandora" would have travelled and how I'm able to take a step back and do things like not pack my yoga mat, not worry about the gelato flavours I wasn't able to try, and overcome the feelings of missing out on our final day on holiday. i also go into how my relationships with my family members ha...
May 11, 2025•26 min
In today’s episode of Healing 101, we’re joined by Jean Campbell—writer, speaker, and host of the podcast I’m Fine—for a deeply moving conversation about living with chronic pain. Jean shares how she’s learned to work with her pain rather than against it, offering insights into the emotional, physical, and mental strategies that help her navigate daily life. From low-impact movement and mindfulness to journaling and the power of community, Jean reminds us that healing isn’t about fixing—it’s abo...
May 08, 2025•11 min
In this episode of Hurt to Healing, I’m joined by Zoe Blaskey — founder of the Motherkind platform, host of the award-winning podcast, and author of Motherkind. Zoe shares her personal journey into motherhood, and how the challenges she faced inspired her to question societal expectations and support others navigating similar paths. We talk about “matrescence” — the identity shift that happens when a woman becomes a mother — and the emotional, hormonal and relational changes that come with it. Z...
May 06, 2025•38 min
This week, I’m opening up about some very real feelings I'm sitting with as I prepare for a family trip to Italy — and the challenges that come with stepping away from routine when you live with OCD and have a complicated relationship with control, food, and movement. I reflect on how holidays, for me, have often triggered a lot of anxiety rather than rest, and how I’m trying to approach this trip differently: with more spontaneity, curiosity, and self-compassion. I also talk about the importanc...
May 04, 2025•20 min
Welcome to Healing 101, where we dive deep into the foundations of mental wellbeing. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Phil Hopley—consultant psychiatrist and stress expert—to unpack one of the biggest challenges of modern life: chronic stress. Dr. Hopley explains how to recognise the early warning signs before burnout strikes, why our relationship with stress matters more than the stress itself, and how small, daily resets can make a huge difference. From practical tools for busy parents to th...
May 01, 2025•12 min
In this episode of Hurt to Healing, Pandora sits down with Emma Healey, acclaimed author and journalist, to explore the complex relationship between exercise, body image, and control. Emma shares her deeply personal experience with exercise addiction, discussing how what started as a routine for health and fitness slowly became an all-consuming compulsion. She opens up about the psychological and physical toll it took on her body, relationships, and sense of self, as well as the difficult journe...
Apr 29, 2025•36 min
In this solo episode, I open up about something deeply personal—my relationship with my brother, and the wider dynamics within my family. For a long time, I found certain behaviours hard to understand or accept, but recently, I’ve started to view them through a different lens. I share how gaining perspective on my own coping mechanisms—and recognising where they come from—has helped me see my family’s responses in a new light. I talk about how we all carry our own childhood experiences into adul...
Apr 27, 2025•18 min
In this episode of Healing 101, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Chuks to explore the powerful connection between anxiety, stress, and disordered eating. We unpack how stress hormones like cortisol impact hunger, why early life experiences shape our eating patterns, and how guilt and shame can trap us in unhealthy cycles. Dr. Chuks shares practical advice for building a more compassionate, mindful relationship with food—and with ourselves. Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing: Instagram: instagram...
Apr 24, 2025•15 min
Today, I’m joined by former England rugby player, best-selling author, podcaster and media personality, James Haskell. Known for his larger-than-life presence both on and off the field, James has been on a journey of self-discovery, navigating the highs and lows of professional sport, dealing with ADHD, and embracing new challenges after retiring from rugby. In this conversation, James opens up about his childhood, how his ADHD diagnosis shaped his early years, and the impact of professional rug...
Apr 22, 2025•51 min
In this solo episode, I open up about what it really feels like to slow down - not by choice, but by necessity - and how it's been forcing me to confront old fears, routines, and the way I measure my worth. I share how an injury has made me rethink productivity, presence, and the masks we wear to seem like we're doing fine when we're not. It's a vulnerable one, but I hope it reminds you that wherever you are right now is exactly where you're meant to be. I also talk about learning to trust mysel...
Apr 20, 2025•24 min
Jessica Clarke is a model, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the wellness brand Mother Made. Born and raised in New Zealand with strong Māori roots, Jessica grew up surrounded by holistic healing, a deep connection to nature, and a family who believed in the body’s ability to restore itself. In this episode of Healing 101, Jessica shares how her own experiences with burnout and imbalance led her to reconnect with those early teachings—and ultimately launch a brand focused on the power of functiona...
Apr 17, 2025•25 min
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Chuks to explore the deeply layered world of eating disorders - how they often begin, what fuels them, and why they can be so difficult to detect and treat. We talk about the connection between stress and disordered eating around major life events, the dangerous expectations placed on our bodies before weddings and holidays, and how social media and comparison can quietly chip away at our sense of self. I share some of my own experiences navigating anorexi...
Apr 15, 2025•32 min
In this week’s solo episode, I open up about something deeply personal - navigating another stress injury and the emotional spiral it triggered. I reflect on the long-term effects of an eating disorder, the lessons I’ve had to learn (and re-learn), and the importance of catching ourselves before we fall too far down a familiar rabbit hole. From stress fractures and stubborn inner critics to spontaneous lunches and surprising friendships, I try to make sense of what it means to find softness in s...
Apr 13, 2025•28 min
In this Healing 101 episode, I sit down with James Withey - writer, speaker, and founder of The Recovery Letters project - to explore what it really means to live with depression. James shares his personal journey, from struggling with depression since childhood to facing suicidal thoughts and time in psychiatric hospitals. Through vulnerability, wit, and warmth, he helps break the silence and stigma around mental illness. In this episode, we discuss: How depression can feel like deep isolation—...
Apr 10, 2025•21 min
