This week, Em is back from her holiday and she and Alex get deep about the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance post covid. The girls are joined by Amber Davies and they discuss her performing career, her intentions behind going on Love Island and why she would never go on again. Em also gets caught out by Siri and Al gives us a bit too much information about Dave's toilet habits... Follow Amber on Instagram: @amb_d Tickets to Proud Cabaret Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 0...
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week, Alex is back from an eventful stint in Manhattan, and Em joins us from her holiday to talk to Sophie Butler. Soph shares how being experimental and playful with makeup and fashion has helped her become her best self. She talks about being unapologetically joyful despite the critics, and the perils of trying to be relatable. Follow Soph on Instagram @sophjbutler Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:03:46 Interview with Soph - 00:25:18 Is It Just Me? - 01:23:22 Follow us on Ins...
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Heads up, this episode contains a lot of heavy themes including sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised, so take care, and if you decide to sit this one out, we will see you next week! The girls have an emotional and inspiring conversation with Natalie Lee ( @stylemesunday ) about her journey from sexual shame to sexual freedom. They discuss when to start talking to kids about sex, owning and demanding pleasure, and how masturbation can increase your self esteem and communication skills… ...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Em and Alex talk to Nelly London about her life as an influencer and her methods for dealing with incessant trolling. Nelly also describes how being objectified and sexualised as a young person affected her relationship to her body, and influenced her anxiety. As well as that, Em and Alex talk periods and awkward accidental hand-holding! Follow Nelly on Instagram @_nelly_london Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:04:40 Interview with Nelly - 00:23:25 Is It Just Me? - 0...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week Alex and Em talk to Sarah Jayne Dunn about double standards and hypocrisy in the media. They delve into her exit from Hollyoaks and how she has found empowerment through OnlyFans. Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:02:14 Interview with Sarah - 00:22:23 Is It Just Me? - 01:28:55 Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Sponsored by Butternut Box - visit www.butternutbox.com/alexandem for 50% off your first two boxes Produced & e...
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In part 2 of their live episode at the FENOMENAL festival, Alex and Em chat to writer Bryony Gordon. Together, they talk about Bryony’s journey with Pure O and addiction, breaking mental health stigmas paving the way for future generations to talk more openly about these issues. As always, the girls discuss your Is It Just Me?'s, and this week they explore how it feels to a partner who doesn’t understand your body image struggles. You can find Bryony's most recent books below: No Such Thing As N...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week, Alex and Em interviewed Candice Brathwaite for their first ever live episode! The recording took place on International Women's Day at George's FENOMENAL festival, a day dedicated to celebrating and redefining femininity. Candice talks about childbirth and how, as a black woman, her concerns were dismissed and she was almost fatally mistreated, an all too common experience that is explored further in her first book I Am Not Your Baby Mother (link below). The girls also explore And Jus...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
For International Women's Day, we have partnered up with the incredible charity Refuge, who are tirelessly working to put an end to domestic abuse and violence against women and children. We speak to three women: survivor Natasha Saunders, barrister Cherie Blair and Refuge's CEO Ruth Davison. We hope this episode gives you a deeper insight into the importance of Refuge's work and mission, and if you are able, please consider donating to Refuge via their website, link below. Find out more about R...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On the release of this episode, it didn’t feel right to ignore or fail to address the tragic, heartbreaking developments in Ukraine. Depending on our schedules, we often pre-record our episodes before they goes live and for this reason, we haven’t acknowledged the devastating events that are currently unfolding in this upcoming episode. While we’re still not entirely sure what we can do to help in even the smallest way, we are currently speaking with trusts and charities on how best to bring mor...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, the girls talk to grief guidance counsellor Lizzie Pickering, who Em has a special personal connection with. Lizzie shares her heart-rending experience of losing her son Harry to a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and explains how her grief taught her to live more in the moment and love even deeper. If you want to support the publication of Lizzie’s book When Grief Equals Love, you can donate at https://unbound.com/books/when-grief-equals-love/ . Follow Lizzie @lizzie.pickering ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Happy Valentine's Day! Dating Educator @LalalaLetMeExplain joins the girls this week to share some priceless pearls of wisdom. She explains how to spot the pink and red flags in relationships, and why women should never settle for second best. Later, Is It Just Me? gets scatological as Em and Alex learn a little too much about the term “cup-caking”. Contacts: GIVE US A SHOUT - Text 'Shout' to 85258 THE SAMARITANS - Call 116 123 Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:05:36 Interview with L...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Al is back from her honeymoon and FINALLY learns of the surprise guest that Em has lined up for her — luckily she couldn’t have been more prepared for this one! The girls also dive back into your embarrassing stories and Is It Just Me’s, and dish out a little bit of advice… Show timestamps: Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:07:25 Interview with Bonita Norris - 00:23:17 Is It Just Me? - 01:38:12 Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Sponsored by Mindler M...
Feb 07, 2022•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, Alex and Em chat to their partners Dave and Alex. We get a glimpse of the boys’ sensitive sides as they talk proposals, the pros and cons of life with an influencer, and their increasing anal bead collections... Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Sponsored by Mindler Mindler is an online therapy app, offering video call sessions with psychologists. Self-help programmes are also available in the app, covering a range of diagnoses. https...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
It’s a biggie this week! Em and Alex chat to none other than Jameela Jamil about the portrayal of women in the media. Jameela recounts her own experiences of being demonised online, and reflects on the ways that women have been taught to tear each other down. She talks about her attempts to buck this trend, and her mission to make I Weigh a non-judgmental space in which people can learn and grow. On top of all this, Em shares the difficulties of wedding-planning as a feminist, and Alex confesses...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of ‘Should I Delete That?’ Em and Alex talk to the lovely Holly Hagan about her drastic shift in perspective when it comes to diet culture. Holly recalls the early abuse she received from trolls and the media, who put pressure on her to change her appearance but then judged her when she did so. She chats about the importance of having the space to make mistakes online and learn from them. The girls also get candid about marriage, contraception mishaps and even peeing in the showe...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to ‘Should I Delete That?’, and our first episode of 2022! In their brand new segment ‘the good, the bad, and the awkward’, Em and Alex reflect on the past few weeks, covering everything from reaching number one in the podcast charts to getting shadow banned by Instagram! The girls turn to life coach Jacqueline Hurst for some fantastic tips on how to become less reactive to criticism, and they discuss the importance of feeling your feelings fully. In the final segment, Em and Alex share ...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to ' Should I Delete That?' In this Christmas cracker of a first episode, Em and Alex look back on 2021 month-by-month. They discuss standout news stories and share memorable moments from their personal lives. Listen out for more episodes from Em and Alex, coming up in the new year! Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Sponsored by Butternut Box - visit www.butternutbox.com/alexandem for 50% off your first two boxes Produced & edited by...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 23 min
