We're going through a loneliness epidemic - in 2022, 49.6% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. But, what do you if you feel like you have no shoulders to cry on or ears to chew off? On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle shares her own feelings of isolation after her break-up, and explores how society often leaves people dependent on romantic relationships. She shares the importance of reaching out to friends, maintaining relationshi...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 9
It's one of the most stressful decisions in modern dating: When should you hard launch your partner on social media? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by content creator and podcaster Chiara King. Michelle and Chiara launched both of their boyfriends on social media at different stages of the relationship... and there's a lot to learn from the outcomes! Michelle and Chiara discuss their shared journeys through their break-ups, the dilemmas of 'hard launching' vs. 'soft...
Nov 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 8
Finding professional opportunities stressful? Need some advice on which career path to take? On this week’s episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her tips on being successful, the importance of career values and embracing educational rejection. Michelle speaks on her experience of being rejected from Oxford University and how this led her to where she is today. Michelle is on a mission to help steer you into the right path by prioritising your values first before taking a leap into that...
Oct 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 7
Do you find yourself opting out of photo opportunities? Always offering to be the person taking the photo... rather than being the one in it? On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is sharing her journey of overcoming body confidence struggles and learning to embrace photos as valuable memories. With practical advice on how to view photos positively (as well as a reality check on how other people see photos of you vs your own self-criticism), Michelle is on a mission to help you emb...
Oct 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 6
Ready to get back on the dating scene? Or, is it all a bit too soon? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is joined by writer, campaigner and podcast host Reel Talk Honey Ross as they reflect on both leaving long-term relationships at the same time, and where they find themselves in the healing and recovery process. Honey and Michelle leant on each other during their respective break-ups; in this conversation they share how they navigated entering new chapters in their dating lives...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 5
Texting your ex... a useful healing device or a one-way ticket to the pits of emotional hell? That's the topic of debate on this weeks episode of In All Honesty as Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and comedian Sofie Hagen to explore what happens when we 'give in' to the devil on our shoulder and send that first "Hey, what you up to?". Sofie, whose latest book " Will I Ever Have Sex Again? " is out now, believes in confronting the urge head-on... if you want to text your ex, then do it! Mi...
Oct 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 4
You've been through the biggest break-up of your life... where do you go from here? On this week's episode of In All Honesty , Michelle is sharing the details of her post-break-up healing process including the techniques she has used to deal with the intense emotions that come with heartbreak. From the practical methods for emotional release (including somatic processing) to the importance of setting boundaries with friends, how to identify grief and knowing the places to reach out for support, ...
Oct 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 3
It's the first guest episode of the new era of In All Honesty - and we're joined by the man who divided the nation: Love Is Blind UK's Tom Stroud. Tom split the internet on the Netflix reality show over a debate about splitting the bill on the first date, but now he's sharing the details of his life after the dating show including his experiences using dating apps. Michelle and Tom explore the pros and cons of the apps and along the way we hear an unbelievable story about catfishing and come fac...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 2
It's the first episode of this brand new era for In All Honesty ... and Michelle is getting more honest than ever before and revealing the truth behind the headlines about her post-engagement break-up. She's opening up her diary and spilling it all: from the proposal all the way to the Instagram DM that changed her life. Michelle tells the true story of wedding bells to nightmare as she discovers her partner had cheated on her and how she navigated the days, weeks and months since. Don't forget ...
Sep 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1
Do you criticise others a lot? Do you find it difficult to have intimacy? Do you tend to see the bad before the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why criticism is so destructive for your personal relationships and why it breaks both trust and intimacy. She discusses why criticism is a habit and share with you how to break that habit. She talks you through how to focus on the bigger picture in order to ignore unnecessary conflict and shows you how to commen...
Dec 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 15
Do you get nervous before a job interview? Would you love to be more confident public speaking? Do you wish you had more control over your mood? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares her top secret way she prepares for public speaking, live TV interviews and any big work moments. It's a technique which can calm your nerves and boost your confidence and minutes and she takes you through it step by step. Alongside the impact it has had before big work moments, she also use...
Dec 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 14
Do you have a big temper? Do you find it difficult to stay calm in conflict? Do you get heated really quickly? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares three quick tips that you can use in the moment when you lose your temper. She talks about how our relationship with anger is warped and the way we discuss it in society isn't helpful. She discusses how you can give yourself permission to feel angry and how you can slow down so you can choose your reaction. For more informat...
Nov 30, 2022•11 min•Ep. 13
Do you find it hard to let yourself rest? Do you struggle to stop working? Are you guilty of doing one small task on your day off? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares a workplace boundary that her friend told her about and why it's such a brilliant company policy. She shares with you her policy on 100% work and 100% rest and how watching 6 hours of TV allowed her to have the most productive day she's had in a while. She talks about how different methods of numbing serv...
Nov 23, 2022•15 min•Ep. 12
Do you feel forced to be more positive? Do you feel pressure to make meaning out of trauma? Do you find it hard to see the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about the phrase she hates most in the world and how it's laced with toxic positivity. She discusses how toxic positivity doesn't help use especially in the context of trauma and shares the phrase that she hates most and why it's unhelpful to say to people going through a tough time. She shares the alternati...
Nov 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 11
Do you find it hard to do something new? Do you worry about asking for favours? Do you want to feel more confident in work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares with you one question she used to help her do the scariest part of being an author. She talks you through how embodying someone else can be a really useful tool and discusses how other people can help drive that motivation. She shows you how you can use comparison to your benefit and shares the concept of a futu...
Nov 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 10
Do you worry about what you look like? Have you been told you've let yourself go? Do you feel sad for no reason? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what 'letting yourself go really means'. She talks about how your external appearance can reflect how you are feeling internally and how that can actually liberate you. She discusses what to do when you feel sad for no reason and how to sink into that feeling and stop worrying about how you are perceived by others. Sh...
Nov 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 9
Do you get too intimidated to go to the gym? Do you worry people are judging you when exercising? Do you struggle to know how gym machines work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about an experience in the gym where someone laughed at her while she was trying to figure out how the machine works. She discusses how gym intimidation leads to people not entering the gym for the first time and she shows you how she fueled it into her workout and how you shouldn't let that ...
Oct 26, 2022•16 min•Ep. 8
Do you make friendships really quicky? Do you find they rarely last? Do you want to know how to make friendships more sustainably? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how fast friendships are a recipe for disaster and why intensity plays a key role. She talks about how to build relationships more sustainably and shares Brené Brown's theory about the marble jar. She discusses why you might feel a need to overshare and where the desire to form friendships quickly st...
Oct 19, 2022•15 min•Ep. 7
Do you want to feel happier in life? Do you worry that others have a happier life than you do? Do you feel guilty if you don't feel grateful? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about happiness and why believing we deserve to be happy can have a downside. She talks about how the pressure to be happy can actually mean you ignore other emotions and why we need to allow ourselves access to all emotions. She discusses how toxic positivity can have a negative impact and why ...
Oct 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 6
Do you stop texting your friends to see if they will notice? Do you have difficulty asking your partner for what you need directly? Do you often think 'the grass is greener' when in a relationship? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why testing your relationships doesn't work. She talks about how shows like Love Island and The Ultimatum are not good demonstrations of commitment and that it is not indicative of the real world in terms of loyalty and fidelity. She ...
Oct 05, 2022•14 min•Ep. 5
Do you think your friends are making the wrong decision? Do you find it hard to keep your opinions to yourself? Do you want to know how to set boundaries around repeating the same conversation? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how we need to let the people in our lives make their own mistakes. She talks about how repeating your opinion over and over again is bad boundaries and shows you a better approach so that you can support the people in your life without f...
Sep 28, 2022•15 min•Ep. 4
Do you believe setting a boundary is a threat? Do you give ultimatums when you don't get your way? Do you struggle to compromise? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about ultimatums and what the difference is between giving an ultimatum and setting a boundary. Michelle talks about how compromises often leave both parties unsatisfied and gives you a better option. She also discusses how you can get your needs met by looking under the surface level need. For more informa...
Sep 21, 2022•11 min•Ep. 3
Do you rely on external validation a lot? Do you need compliments to feel secure? Do you think you are needy to ask for reassurance? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how external validation and internal validation affect us. She discusses how you can do both and why external validation isn't a bad thing. She talks you through her personal experiences of learning how to build internal validation and why external validation isn't as reliable. For more information...
Sep 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 2
Do you get bored easily? Do you take your boredom as a sign that you are dissatisfied with life? Do you struggle to finish what you've started? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how boredom creates room for creativity and why it's necessary in order to be successful in life, relationships and your goals. She discusses how boredom is an emotion and if you aren't able to utilise it, you will be tempted to leave a good thing. She talks through personal experiences ...
Sep 07, 2022•12 min•Ep. 1
Do you feel disappointed when someone does react the way you want? Do you find yourself getting annoyed at people for things you used to love in them? Do you assume people don't care about you? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how your reactions aren't always a good indicator of what you are feeling inside. She discusses the differences in how people express themselves and why it's important to understand this difference to not take it personally. She talks thr...
Jan 20, 2022•18 min•Ep. 16
Do you still worry about letitng down your parents? Do you find it hard to make decisions without other people's input Do you struggle to see your own opinion as important? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about waiting for your parents' approval will limit you and how it can impact your life if you aren't conscious of the fact that you are still searching for it. She discusses the importance of trying to not change people and gives tips on how to place your own opin...
Jan 18, 2022•15 min•Ep. 15
Are you a perfectionist? Do you worry about looking silly? Do you feel guilty if you aren't being productive Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle makes a case for why you need a hobby you are bad at and why it changed her life in so many ways. She talks about the different hobbies she has found and why being intentional about not improving your skill or trying to progress in any way is the key to it. She discusses how it changes your mentality around productivity and fun and s...
Jan 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 14
Do you wish you were more fearless? Do you find yourself declining opportunities because you are scared? Would you like to know the secret to managing fear? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how there is a myth around fearlessness that doesn't serve us and creates an unrealistic goal. She talks about how she overcomes fear herself and the tools and mentalities she used in order to do scary things like her TedX talk. She discusses how she has natvigated fear in h...
Jan 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 13
Do you have days where you struggle to get out of bed? Does your self-care go out the window when you have bad mental health? Do you need a way to simplify looking after your basic needs? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how Honey Ross introduced to a really basic way to look after your self-care when life gets hard and how taking a tip from The Sims helped her cope in the pandemic. She talks about how Sims in the perfect example of taking care of each need and...
Jan 06, 2022•17 min•Ep. 12
Do you think you are a bad writer? Would you like to be an author someday? Are you curious about how you get a book deal? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how she got book deals for Am I Ugly? and The Joy of Being Selfish and how the writing process differs when you submit a book on proposal vs. a full manuscript. She talks about what she does when she feels she is creatively stuck and how she prevents writer's block and how wanting to delete your whole book is...
Jan 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 11
