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Should I Delete That?
“Why I’m no longer BodyPosiPanda” with Megan Jayne Crabbe
It’s time to start taking up space… This week, we’re joined by an icon of the internet and one of our favourite content creators - Megan Jayne Crabbe.Megan shot to fame under the handle BodyPosiPanda, becoming a leading force in the body positivity space online. Nearly a decade later, she has stepped away from that username and in this episode, she tells us why.We speak honestly about the pressures of online visibility, the toll it took on her self-esteem, and what it really means to show up as h...
2025-06-23
49 min
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Just Us: The rise of SkinnyTok and a *very* embarrassing story
Today we’re discussing the various dents in our skulls, the dramatic ways we came earthside and a Danny O’Donoghue jumpscare (trust me… it will make sense eventually) We also dive into the overwhelming rise of SkinnyTok on Instagram and TikTok - a trend which sees influencers and creators sharing weightless tips and tricks - reminiscent of the pro-anorexia content we saw online during our teenage years. We discuss the hashtag being banned, what it means for the way we look at our bodies and how we feel targeted by the algorithms. Is Skinn...
2025-06-19
38 min
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Fame, power and the women seeking justice: inside the trials of Diddy, Brand, Depp vs Heard and Lively vs Baldoni…. with The Crime Analyst
If you’ve felt overwhelmed, confused or angry about the high-profile court cases going on at the moment… this is the episode for you. Today, we’re joined by criminal behavioural analyst and creator of The Crime Analyst podcast - Laura Richards. She came in to help us unpack and understand the media and public conversation around the high profile cases of Sean Diddy Combs, Blake Likely vs Justin Baldoni, Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard and Russell Brand. Laura trained at New Scotland Yard and the FBI Behavioural Analysis Units and is an internatio...
2025-06-16
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Just Us: Em lost her job, Bonnie Blue’s petting zoo and plastic surgery normalisation
Em’s back from her holiday… and a LOT happened while she was away. Be prepared to be witness to a very stressful succession of events…We also discuss the proliferation of celebrity hair extensions, Kylie Jenner’s apparent transparency about her cosmetic procedures and the complicated question of Bonnie Blue’s petting zoo. We want to know where you guys land on Bonnie Blue - send us a DM or an email on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com We’re heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We’ll be taking over t...
2025-06-12
36 min
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"I was 15 when my naked picture was leaked"... with Jess Davies
In recent episodes, we’ve been discussing the disturbing rise in male violence against women and girls, and how technology is accelerating and amplifying these threats. From AI-generated deepfakes to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the digital world has created new frontiers for abuse and it’s more important than ever to talk about it.Today, we're continuing that conversation with presenter, women’s rights campaigner, and former model Jess Davies.Jess opens up about her personal experience of being a victim of image abuse multiple times in her life, including when she wa...
2025-06-09
46 min
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Just Us: Break up practicalities, Krispy Kreme conspiracies and Daddy Pig’s weaponised incompetence
This is possibly one of our most chaotic episodes ever. Expect animal noises, a little bit of sick and some absolutely outrageous claims… Join us to discuss Daddy Pig’s weaponised incompetence, a Krispy Kreme conspiracy and we also read a listener email which has reminded us that people actually listen to these conversations… We love reading your messages - if you want to get in touch you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com JOIN US IN EDINBURGH FOR OUR BIGGEST LIVE SHOW EVER! We’ll be taking over the iconic...
2025-06-05
35 min
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Periods, pain and being ignored: Naga Munchetty on the women’s health crisis
Women's healthcare is in crisis - and things need to change.Today’s guest is the legendary broadcaster Naga Munchetty - Naga is one of the UK’s most high-profile journalists known for her work on BBC Breakfast and BBC 5 Live. But behind her incredible career, Naga has been living with a debilitating condition: since her teenage years, she’s suffered from excruciatingly painful periods… so severe they caused her to vomit, faint, and miss out on everyday life.After being diagnosed with a condition called adenomyosis at the age of 47 - Naga made it...
2025-06-02
47 min
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Just Us: We have a HUGE announcement…
It was bad vibes all round in the studio today - so we’re bought the chaotic energy together to try and cheer ourselves up… and it might have actually worked?! In this episode - we found out that Al really isn’t like other girls, we discuss a very awkward birthday greeting and whether it’s acceptable to say you don’t like Taylor Swift… We also tell you our big news - we’re heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We’ll be taking over the iconic Usher Hall for one night...
2025-05-29
34 min
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Rethinking farming: mental health, loneliness, and breaking boundaries… with Clarkson's Farm's Harriet
Harriet Cowan is not your stereotypical farmer.British farmers are under pressure and are often misunderstood. Harriet is making it her mission to change our perception of farmers and farming. Not only does this woman run two farms with her boyfriend - she also works five days a week as a nurse - we're pretty sure she's one of the hardest working people in the country.She came in to tell us all about the fascinating, relentless farming industry - what it means to take over a family farm, the pressures she and...
2025-05-26
48 min
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Just Us: Running with boobs, protecting Blue Ivy and the indignity of diarrhoea
Guys, a miracle has happened - Al is happy with the weather today!On today’s episode we’re discussing Em’s food poisoning *situation*… which miraculously didn’t actually originate in the Light household. We chat about sports bras - and how much of a barrier boobs can be for women getting into exercise. And we discuss the internet’s reaction to Blue Ivy - why do people feel like they can speak about a 13-year-old child in the way they do online? And if you’re curious about the shared vibra...
2025-05-22
37 min
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‘Woman killed’ - but by who? Dismantling the media spin on male violence
Words matter and the way we use them can either uphold or challenge harmful systems.This week we’re joined by Sydney - the co-founder of This Ends Now, a not-for-profit dedicated to preventing male violence against women and girls through reframing conversations. Sydney tells us how language plays a powerful role in shaping our understanding of sexism and male violence and how changing the words we use can help dismantle the patriarchy.We dive into their powerful ‘Red Pen’ campaign, which calls out the victim-blaming, misogynistic language too often used in headlines and pol...
2025-05-19
45 min
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Just Us: Cannes nudity ban, hair loss and a drainoscopy
Greetings loved ones! Happy Al’s Got A Fringe Day to all who celebrate!It’s been a big week for us - not only has Em’s had a man look up her drain - but we’ve also been loving seeing your comments on Monday’s episode with Laura Bates. We’ve decided to continue the conversation on this Monday’s episode with a very exciting interview… which seems especially pertinent in light of the Gérard Depardieu being charged for sexually assaulting two women - and Cannes Film Festival announcing their new red carpet nudity ban...
2025-05-15
38 min
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Cyber brothels, AI girlfriends and misogynistic algorithms: Laura Bates on the new age of sexism
The Netflix show Adolescence opened up the conversation about male violence and the radicalisation of young boys online into the mainstream. But how much do we really know about what young boys are viewing online and the effect is has on them? This week, we're joined by someone whose work has shaped the conversation around gender, power, and the internet for over a decade - writer, activist, and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, Laura Bates.We were so thrilled to welcome Laura back on the podcast to talk about her brand new...
2025-05-12
53 min
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Just Us: Are we all arguing with our partners?
This week, we’re discussing all things adulthood: the good, the bad, and the “oh god, no one’s coming to rescue me.” From the never-ending responsibilities to the realisation that the buck officially stops with you, we’re discussing all what it's like to be a responsible adult (spoiler: it’s exhausting)We’re also reminding ourselves - and you - why it’s so important to prioritise yourself. Al’s long-overdue facial is officially on the agenda.Plus, we dive into a listener email with a relationship dilemma and do our best to offer some...
2025-05-08
33 min
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“I got trapped in an underwater cave” - the life of a cave diver
What would you do if you got stuck in a cave? Cave diving is something that has fascinated - and terrified - us for a long time - and today we had the opportunity to get all our questions answered by acclaimed explorer and cave diver - Rannvá Jørmundsson. Rannvá has a background as a professional diving instructor, specialising in cold water. Rannvá is originally from the Faroe Islands, but currently lives in Cornwall, where she works for the diving equipment company Fourth Element. Rannva has been diving since 2008 and is an IDC St...
2025-05-05
48 min
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Just Us: Al’s deepfake, Russell Brand and reading your comments
Al (aka Revolting Santa Claus) has come into the studio today armed with many, many, many awkwards for us. We also pull back the curtain a bit and read some of your comments on our latest episodes… turns out, we’re VERY responsive to feedback. It really does help us out if you rate and follow the show on your podcast platforms - so we’d LOVE it if you could leave us a good review if you love the show! Five stars pretty pleeeeeeasseeee! And we also chat about Al’s recent experience...
2025-05-01
30 min
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‘I shut down Stansted Airport with my psychotic episode’ - destigmatising bipolar disorder with Rosie Viva
In 2018, model Rosie Viva was arrested after she caused Stansted Airport to evacuate all its waiting passengers following a psychotic episode. The aftermath saw her hospitalised, sectioned, and diagnosed with bipolar disorder - a dramatic moment that would alter the course of her life. Rosie joins Em to share her story and shed light on what it's really like to live with bipolar disorder, a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. Whether you or someone you know lives with bipolar disorder or if you're simply curious to learn more - we hope you find this c...
2025-04-28
53 min
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Just Us: Girl boss feminism, billionaire vanity projects and a postpartum identity crisis
Em was thirty minutes late to the studio today - she arrived looking fabulous and with a tale to tell… it was a hell of a 12 hours to be Em (or her hair). We also discuss mispronouncing words in a professional capacity and the true meaning of the phrase 'take heed'.Listener Vanessa emailed us about the first all female space flight - so we dive into the questions that it has raised about girl boss feminism, tokenism and billionaire vanity projects. Do you have something you want to share with us? We’d lov...
2025-04-24
33 min
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When IVF doesn’t work out... with Anna Hart
When it comes to IVF - the narrative can often be to keep going and going, and going until you have a baby. Sometimes, however, the more sensible decision is to stop - and that is what was right for Anna Hart and her husband. Anna is content creator, interiors planner and digital strategist. After starting her IVF journey during lockdown, and after three unsuccessful rounds - they made the decision to stop. This is a side of the IVF conversation we don’t often hear about - Anna tells us ab...
2025-04-21
46 min
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Just Us: White Lotus, information overload and a bad wax
This week - Em’s recovering from a patchy wax and Al has an Is It Just Me about information overload. We discuss the conundrum of leaving bad reviews, brands that don’t pay their influencers and the joy of seeing men get toupees. We also chat about White Lotus - and there’s a strong loved it vs hated it divide in the studio. Do you have an Is It Just Me for us? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarks...
2025-04-17
32 min
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Did weight gain change my relationship? with Tally Rye
If you want to postiviely reframe the narrative of weight gain - this is the episode for you! Today, we’re speaking to the personal trainer, intuitive movement coach, content creator and podcaster Tally Rye. Tally shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with her body image, food, and exercise. She opens up about moving away from the relentless pursuit of thinness and embracing a more compassionate, balanced approach to health and self-worth.We dive into the positives of weight gain, how it’s impacted Tally’s life for the bett...
2025-04-14
48 min
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Just Us: This should stay private
Brace yourselves…. we’ve got an awkward episode for you today. Em and Alex start us off by sharing some awkward accidental online encounters and tales of naked hilarity… then we dive into your awkwards. Prepare to have sticky toffee pudding ruined for you for the rest of your life…We also ask a question about parody videos - Em Rata blocked Celeste Barber after she posted parodies of her online. Should people who post online be prepared to be parodied? And why do we feel like it’s okay to make fun of beautifu...
2025-04-10
39 min
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Convicted drug-dealer to award-winning artist: Kevin Devonport
Kevin Devonport is a multi-award winning artist - his work has been displayed worldwide to much acclaim… but his entry to the art world is not what you might expect because he learned to paint whilst he was serving a prison sentence for drug offences. In this conversation - we discuss how art helped Kevin rebuild his life from rock bottom. Prison reform is a complicated and nuanced topic - but Kevin’s story is testament to how creative programmes in prisons can inspire and give hope of a new life beyond prison. You ca...
2025-04-07
41 min
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Just Us: Chappell Roan on motherhood, Remi Bader’s weight loss surgery and why we need to stop policing women’s opinions
Get ready because we're sharing Em’s problematic sunbathing plans for this summer and Al’s been dropping some more French references… quelle surprise! We also discuss two of the biggest moments of internet discourse from this week… firstly Remi Bader made a splash by talking about her weight loss surgery on Khloe Kardashian’s podcast and then Chappell Roan said that all her friends with children are in hell. We discuss our collective policing of women’s choices and opinions - and why some people feel entitled to criticise women online for things they choose to do.
2025-04-03
36 min
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Gender surgery saves lives… with Mr James Bellringer
Mr James Bellringer is a surgeon who specialises in gender surgery in transwomen. James has been doing gender surgery since 2000 - and in this conversation, he discusses what the climate around gender surgery was like when he started and how he sees it now. He tells us about his experiences of the transformative effects of gender surgery, how vital it is for the mental health of his patients, and how he feels the treatment should be managed appropriately. This episode was recorded in November 2024 If you would like to get in t...
2025-03-31
49 min
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Just Us: We need to talk about Adolescence...
Mercury is in retrograde and we’re all feeling it… Em, Al and Xanthe are in the studio today - and we’re gonna be honest… it was a little hard for us to find goods for this week’s GBA. Al’s been getting violent at the dentist and Em’s household has been hit by the flu. We also dive into the conversations that have been opened up in the mainstream in the wake of the Netflix show Adolescence - which follows the story of a 13 year old boy who is arrested for the...
2025-03-27
44 min
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Money = power: why financial freedom is a feminist issue
Who here thinks they’re rubbish with money? We did, until we spoke to Alexia De Brogile. Alexia is the co-founder of YourJuno - the financial education app, by women, for women.In this episode, we find out how women’s attitudes to money are set from our childhood and how that lack of confidence follows us into adulthood - and stops us from growing our wealth…Alexia and her sister Margot created their platform to essentially be the Duolingo of financial education for women. They have helped thousands of women to...
2025-03-24
55 min
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Just Us: I like it dense and wet
We have *muchos* to discuss today!Em’s got an awkward that Boy Alex won’t let her talk about and she needs to get off her chest. Meanwhile, Al has potentially given Betty a taste for human blood… We also discuss internet accountability - we know that that people say hurtful things online but why do people feel the need to do it? And why do people feel so comfortable to do it publicly? Alex has been completely outnumbered in the studio today with her very controversial opinion about tea. We’...
2025-03-20
42 min
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"Stand-up comedy is a drug" ... with Russell Kane
We think stand-up comedy is possibly one of the most terrifying professions on the planet - and today, we’re speaking to a man who has mastered it. In this episode, we’re speaking to the multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane.He tells us about this experience growing up funny in a working class household with a hyper-masculine father and how that experience built his career and how it has been reflected in his own attitude to fatherhood. This conversation goes so much further than comedy - as w...
2025-03-17
1h 02
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Just Us: Do you want to see my bum?
Welcome to the new format of our Thursday episodes - this is where everything with Just Us will live: GBA, Is It Just Me and all our general nonsense! And - boy - we have got a lot of nonsense for you today! Al’s bads are BAD today. We find out about her very bad week - and we’re even treated to a little bit of nudity. Lucky Dex! We also discuss a mega star who gave us a ‘polite decline’ - then we catch ourselves being potentially a tiny bit problemati...
2025-03-13
39 min
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Em’s back! A catch up about life with Xanthe
She’s BACK! And we have a very special guest in the studio… Join Em and Al for a big old catch up after Em has been on maternity leave. We find out about all about Xanthe’s arrival into the world - she’s a total ray of sunshine! We also find out how Em’s feeling now she’s no longer unwell… And take a deep breath - because we have a little format update for you - we PROMISE this is the last time we’re moving things around and w...
2025-03-10
46 min
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It's feedback time... *brace position*
It’s time to dive into the mailbag!Our amazing community sent in so many brilliant messages and emails in response to our body image series - so we thought it was important to take some time to acknowledge your thoughts and feedback - both the positive and the negative. Em’s still officially on maternity leave until next week - so we’ve drafted in a VERY eager substitute - it’s Sister Jen!We always love hearing from you - whether you want to challenge us or praise us, it’s...
2025-03-06
27 min
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Influencers on Ozempic: Sasha Pallari’s experience on Mounjaro
We’re talking Ozempic, again. Our deep dive into body image may have wrapped up last week, but we all know this topic is far from over. So, we’re jumping back in…This time, we’re joined by influencer and longtime friend of the podcast, Sasha Pallari. After hearing our Ozempic episode, she reached out to share her own experience with Mounjaro — a journey she’s been candid about online over the past four months. In this conversation, Sasha opens up about why she chose to take the drug, how its impact...
2025-03-03
47 min
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"I made the wrong choices": Alice Liveing and the 'wellness' lie
Throughout our body image series - we’ve had so many powerful, inspiring and life-affirming conversations with people who have incredible advice on how we can build better relationships with our bodies. One of those people is Alice Liveing. Alice is a personal trainer, influencer, columnist, podcaster and bestselling author who has inspired thousands of people with her relatable, motivational and balanced health advice. In this conversation, we take a look back to the 2010s - when she inadvertently became the poster girl for so-called “clean eating”. We found out how Alice found herself i...
2025-02-27
47 min
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What if we stopped hating our bodies?
We’ve downed tools - because it’s time to reflect on everything that we’ve learned and felt throughout our big body image series. Join Em and Al to discuss what we’ve learned through this series - from the history of diet culture to the way the diet landscape is shifting and morphing in front of our eyes. We chat about where we’re at with our own body image journeys, how we’re going to move forward from this series, and how we might be able to - as a society - fix...
2025-02-24
51 min
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Ozempic: miracle or myth? ... with Dr Giles Yeo
It’s time to address the elephant in the room - Ozempic. We know that Ozempic will change - and is already changing - the body image landscape. There is so much noise online, in the media and in our personal lives about the so called ‘miracle’ drug - so we decided to call in the help of an expert, to clear up the myths from the facts. Dr Giles Yeo is a professor at the University of Cambridge, whose research focuses on food intake, genetics and obesity. We got him in the studio t...
2025-02-20
1h 02
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Ozempic: the truth behind the weight loss revolution
The body image landscape is changing in front of our eyes - and we have Ozempic to blame - or thank - for that. For the last few years - Ozempic has been the topic that has dominated the cultural conversation. Is it the silver bullet to help us with our body image or are pharmaceutical companies taking advantage of our collective desire to be thin? In this episode we speak to a doctor who is an expert on Ozempic, a psychologist and someone who has taken the drug to dig right to th...
2025-02-17
1h 35
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Growing up in a world that hates your body… with Stephanie Yeboah
After growing up in a world that teaches us to hate our bodies - how can we come to feel at peace with, or even begin to feel positive about our bodies? And what happens when the movement that made you feel better about your body shifts to a position you no longer align with? Stephanie Yeboah is a content creator, author and journalist - and we spoke to her as part of our exploration of the body positivity movement. It was a movement that she was closely associated with, but one that she has moved a...
2025-02-13
40 min
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What happened to body positivity?
If you’re listening to this episode, we reckon it’s safe to say you’re well aware of the body positivity movement, or at the very least, one of the fractions of its evolution; whether that be the self love movement or body confidence one. It’s within those, after all, that we really made our names. Today, we’re taking you back to the inception of the body positive movement, which started by and for plus-size black women. In this episode, we dive into how the movement has changed beyond recognition - and where its future...
2025-02-10
1h 17
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Busting diet myths with Dr Joshua Wolrich
Have you ever felt bombarded by the information on the internet about heath and wellness? Today on the podcast - we’re speaking to a man who can clear everything up for us. Dr Joshua Wolrich is an NHS doctor, nutritionist and the Sunday Times bestselling author of “Food Isn’t Medicine”. When we started our body image series - we knew we had to speak to him to understand his take on the “wellness” rebrand of the 2010s - when diet culture shifted to a focus on “health”. You can go back to Monday’s episod...
2025-02-06
49 min
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Kale, Keto and a fear of carbs: unlearning wellness myths
Welcome back to the second part of our investigation of the “wellness” era. In the first part of this episode, we found out that the era is actually not over at all. Many of us still carry beliefs and behaviours from that time - and today we’re going to attempt to uncover what’s true and what’s just utter nonsense….Thanks so much to our amazing guests who feature on this episode: Dr Joshua Wolrich and Tally RyeFollow @tallyrye on InstagramFind out more about Tally’s work here
2025-02-04
41 min
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The "Wellness" Rebrand
The 2010s is a time we have come to think of as the ‘wellness’ rebrand. The era in which we declared that we wanted to be ‘strong not skinny’ and that we discarded what we now thought of as ‘fad’ diets and traded them in for consistent ‘healthy’ living. Skin and bones were out, toned arms, visible abs and curves in all the right places were in.Today we’re investigating if by replacing thinness as the thing to which we should aspire to with “healthy”, many of us fell into a false sense of healing, not realising how unhe...
2025-02-03
1h 12
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I made Supersize vs Superskinny - this is why…
Colette Foster was the executive producer of Channel 4’s factual entertainment show Supersize vs Superskinny. The show was hosted by Dr Christian Jessen and each week it saw two contestants, one overweight and one underweight, swap diets whilst at a Feeding Clinic, under the supervision of Dr Jessen. Both participants were shown the extent of their poor diet.This week, we have been exploring the role that television played on how we feel about our bodies - and we were thrilled when Colette agreed to come and speak to us. We were keen to...
2025-01-30
46 min
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Fat suits, food tubes and public shaming: how TV shaped our body image
It’s something anthropologists will no doubt look at with bewilderment in years to come: the extraordinary breadth of TV shows that were aired during the 00s. From Fat Families to How To Look Good Naked, we’re not sure there was anything more ruthless than the presenter of a show commissioned by Channel 4 between the years of 2001 and 2010.From the endless stream of TV shows capitalising on the nation’s almost hysterical fatphobia, to the background hum of misogyny that had weaved its way into every conversation broadcasted at the time, this was a truly WILD t...
2025-01-27
1h 21
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Behind the ‘Circle of Shame’: I worked at Heat magazine in the 00s
This week, we’ve been examining the role that nurture played in building our relationships with our bodies - and specifically the role played by the tabloid media of the 90s and 00s. To really understand how that seismic impact the tabloids had on us - we had to speak to someone who knew how they work from the inside - that’s where Isabel comes in...Isabel is a writer who started her career in era-defining journalism, most notably at Heat magazine during its mid-noughties peak - where she contributed, alongside a huge t...
2025-01-23
40 min
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‘A celebrity in a bikini? Gold’: the toxic tabloids of the 00s
At the height of their popularity newspapers like The Sun and The Mirror were selling over 5 million copies a day, while magazines like Heat were distributing over 600,00 copies weekly. As we go one step further into understanding the ways in which we feel about our own bodies - we thought we needed to explore more than just nature’s part in our story, and look at nurture’s involvement in this too.In the UK, tabloids were HUGE and as a result, were massively instrumental in informing so much of how we viewed the w...
2025-01-20
1h 22
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It’s Almond Dads too… with Molly Forbes
This week on Should I Delete That, we’re investigating the ‘Almond Mom’ phenomenon. This is our conversation with the brilliant Molly Forbes - she is an author, campaigner, and the founder of The Body Happy Organisation. Our chat with Molly is full of incredible practical advice and insight into how we can build positive body image for both ourselves and our children. We also spoke to Molly about how it’s not just mums who play a role in building up our body image - and why perhaps we shouldn’t be placing all...
2025-01-16
43 min
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How to feel better about our bodies... with Professor Phillippa Diedrichs
Phillippa Diedrichs is a Professor of Psychology and body image and mental health expert. She works at the Centre for Appearance Research and has spent the last 20 years studying body confidence - what influences how we think and feel about how we look and what we can do as a society to create an environment where we can accept and love our bodies. She also works with brands and organisations within the beauty and fitness industries to help them think about what they put out into the world, and how they can be part of the s...
2025-01-09
57 min
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The Shocking History of Diet Culture
New year, new me? Welcome to our expansive eight-part series deconstructing our relationships with body image.From the historical origins of diet culture, to the present day where injectable weight loss drugs are available from high street pharmacies, Alex and Em will strip back our assumptions about diet culture and body image, to find out how we got here, and how we can find a healthy way to look forward. By speaking to a range of experts, from dieticians to fitness influencers - we’ll explore the damaging effects of tabloid media and wei...
2025-01-06
52 min
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Is It Just Me: 2024’s best bits!
Today, we’re celebrating another year of lols by revisiting some of our favourite moments from this year’s Is It Just Mes! Be prepared… there’s a lot of wheezing and a *lot* of giggles in this episode. We take a look back at the best advice Al was ever given, then we ponder deep sea exploration and discover Em’s *unusual* phone contract set up. Do you have an Is It Just Me for us? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@shouldi...
2025-01-02
30 min
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Chessie King, Michelle Elman, Lorna Luxe and more… 2024’s Best Bits!
Today we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite interview moments from 2024!We have had so many incredible interviews this year, and we’ve learned so much from ALL of our guests - but today, we’ve picked a selection of some of our very favourites.In this episode you will hear selections from the following episodes - follow the links if you would like to listen to any of those interviews in full! Chessie KingLorna LuxeMichelle ElmanCrystal Hefner
2024-12-30
1h 27
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2024 Round Up! (Part Two)
It’s time for the second part of our annual round up! Today, we’re going through everything that happened in the second half of 2024 in our lives and in the world of news and pop culture! This half of the year bought an ICONIC pole vaulting incident at the Olympics, a Labour general election win and the end of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury. We discuss celebrities vocalising their boundaries, the Blake Lively controversy, and how you guys - our lovely listeners - helped us through a year that was at times *turbulent*… WE LOVE...
2024-12-26
52 min
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2024 Round Up! (Part One)
Welcome to our annual round up! Have we done enough of these to call it annual now? We think so!In today’s episode - we’re taking you through our biggest news, pop culture and personal moments from Q1 and Q2 of 2024. It was the year that bought us Tommy, Baby Reindeer and Brat Summer. We discuss the general feeling of discontent that we’ve felt this year, the rise in online cruelty and the absolute joy of going on our first ever podcast tour. We’ll be back on Thursda...
2024-12-23
36 min
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Is It Just Me: He thinks you're in a thruple!
Happy Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve (we think?!) We’re catching you up on some of our recent awkwards… we’re actually kind of mortified by all of them. But don’t worry - you’re sharing our awkward pain because we’re also reading out YOUR submissions. Do you have one for us? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com We also dive into our Google search histories… and it’s *very* revealing. Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldn...
2024-12-19
33 min
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Alex’s IVF Journey
Today, we’re going to talk about Alex’s IVF story. After watching the new Netflix film JOY - Al was inspired to speak about her journey to having IVF, after having felt like it wasn’t something she was able to discuss online. We go through the entire journey that has led to Tommy being with us here today - and we hope this conversation is helpful for anyone else who is experiencing something similar or who might not understand the complexity of IVF - and how amazing that it is that science...
2024-12-16
53 min
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Is It Just Me: Exposing your cartoon crushes
After Al revealed she has *romantic feelings* for Shrek - we decided to ask you guys about your cartoon crushes… and be warned - they get a little freaky. Can you have a crush on a candle? Could you be in a long term relationship with Aladdin? Is the Beast as Beastly as he seems? We also segue into hypothetical wishes, a hilarious childhood prank and Hugh Grant’s hatred of backpacks. Does your heart yearn for a cartoon that we've forgotten to mention? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com
2024-12-12
31 min
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‘I did wrong and I’m sorry’: Love Island star Faye Winter
Faye Winter appeared on Love Island in 2021 and when she left the villa she was faced with a lot of noise and a lot of criticism. In this episode, Faye chats candidly about seeing herself in a different light, admitting she was wrong, and how she apologised and is working towards becoming a better person. Faye tells us about her desire to live a normal life after appearing on the show - but how some people can perceive that as a failure, and how the choices that influencers make are dictated and driven by their audience e...
2024-12-09
49 min
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Is It Just Me: You literally can’t do it all
Lucky you - it’s another episode featuring husky Alex! It’s all been A LOT lately, so in this week's IIJM we lift the lid onto how much we’re literally hanging on by a thread. We’ve been working hard getting our body image series ready for the new year - so today we have a chat about putting pressure on ourselves, our organisational styles and how we cope working so closely together. It turns into a bit of a therapy session...We have an awkward all the way from...
2024-12-05
32 min
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A sober-curious Christmas - with Millie Gooch
Silly season is upon us - and a lot of us associate Christmas with drinking. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. Today - we’re speaking to Millie Gooch, the founder of Sober Girl Society - the largest community for sober and sober curious women on the planet. Millie tells us the story of how and why she stopped drinking and gives us some practical advice on how we can navigate Christmas if we’re trying to stay sober, become sober or even just explore more sober experiences. Find out more...
2024-12-02
45 min
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Is It Just Me: 1 out of every 5 people fancy Shrek
Al has a sore throat so this week’s Is It Just Me gets a little sexy… you have been warned! Today, we discuss why people might fancy Shrek - and we're also going to break down some movie magic for you. Then, things get a little more serious because we also dive in to our personal reasoning for not sharing our children online and we discuss some of the judgement placed on parents and how we find out what works for us personally.Do you a have an Is It Ju...
2024-11-28
27 min
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I was diagnosed with HIV at 21... with Ellie Harrison
Ellie was a 21 year old university student in a long term relationship - then she found out she was HIV positive after taking a home STI test - and her life changed… and in her opinion, it might have been for the better. Ellie is incredibly inspiring and she is a force for change - she tells us her story and how it drove her to become an activist, raising awareness and breaking the harmful misconceptions a lot of us hold about HIV. Be prepared to be blown away - Ellie is an amaz...
2024-11-25
58 min
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Is It Just Me: Ariana and Cynthia - leave their bodies out of it!
It’s time to get topical! The highly anticipated Wicked film came out this week and guess what… we weren’t invited to the premiere (unlike the rest of Instagram!) We also get serious about the body shaming we’ve seen in the media around Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Why do people feel like it’s okay to talk about their bodies and why are we so reductive when it comes to women?We also discuss camel anatomy, I’m A Celeb and the love of Em’s life… Hugh Jackman. Have you eve...
2024-11-21
36 min
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Escaping child marriage… with Payzee Mahmod
Payzee Mahmod is an activist, campaigner and public speaker who advocates for women and children’s rights. She is campaigner at the KWRO women’s rights organisation and an Obama Leader.She tells us the incredibly moving story of how she became a victim of child marriage at the age of sixteen. After her sister Banaz was murdered in of an ‘honour’ killing - Payzee bravely left her marriage and started a new life. She now campaigns for women and girls around the world - working to end harmful practices including child marriage and female genital mutilati...
2024-11-18
55 min
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Is It Just Me: I fancy Danny Dyer now
We’re feeling *tousled* for today’s Is It Just Me!Join Em and Al for a mini spelling bee and a *very* high-brow discussion about Naked Attraction and the Netflix show that everyone is talking about… Rivals. Is the world ready for a David Tennant sex scene? And do we all have a crush on Danny Dyer now?The email inbox has provided us with some incredibly embarrassing awkward from you guys. Have you had the most awkward day of your life? Tell us about it on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com! Follow...
2024-11-14
30 min
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I’m a Just Stop Oil activist - for my children’s future
Have you ever heard a non-confrontational confrontation with a Just Stop Oil activist? Today we’re speaking to Gill Tavner. She’s a Just Stop Oil campaigner - but perhaps doesn’t fit the image that the media might paint you of one. Gill was one of the warmest and most lovely people that we’ve spoken to on the podcast. She also has a criminal conviction - for walking in the road as part of a Just Stop Oil slow march. She tells us how her activism was inspired by increasing desperation and anger...
2024-11-11
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Is It Just Me: Maybe it was a naked sauna?
It’s time for some listener lols! We’ve got LOADS of your awkwards for you this week - and boy, are they awkward… We’re asking what’s worse - walking in on your friends having sex or reading their dirty texts? Em has a very strong case to make thanks some *very* awkward personal experiences. We also have a cringe sauna incident to tell you about… and Em spills the beans on what happened when she got the call from Love Island. And guess what... Alex has some huge news - she’s made a f...
2024-11-07
36 min
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Mythbusting with a midwife ... with Mamadinya!
Even though we have babies - it turns out, we don’t know *that* much about giving birth. So, today on the podcast - we’re talking to Mamadinya… the internet’s favourite’s midwife. Mamadinya came to the studio to answer everything you’ve always wanted to ask a midwife. What happens if you poo in a birthing pool? If you want to take your placenta home - do they give it to you in a bag? What happens during birth if you have hemorrhoids? Whether you have kids, want kids, are unsure, or if y...
2024-11-04
1h 05
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Is It Just Me: Daisy's Live Exit Interview
As you all know - we’ve got no HR department… which is why today we’re doing a live exit interview with the legendary Daisy Grant!Daisy has left the team after two and a half years, she’s moved to Wales to live an idyllic life with her fiance, who you all know, is also called Daisy. She’s been here since the beginning, so today we say an emotional goodbye and we remember some of our favourite moments together - and we look forward to the future of the podcast with our ex...
2024-10-31
38 min
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I clean hoarder houses for a living
It’s one of those episodes where we dive into a TikTok curiosity hole - and we end up learning something quite profound on the way. It turns out cleaning is about a lot more than just mess...Today, we’re speaking to Vicki - who is a biohazard cleaning specialist. You might know her from her TikTok videos - where she shows us what she does for a living - cleaning hoarder houses, crime scenes and anything which involves bodily fluids.We explore the mental health reasons why someone might become a hoard...
2024-10-28
58 min
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Is It Just Me: Reflecting on the week’s internet noise
It's been a very big week on the internet - so we're bringing you a topical episode to reflect on three topics that have felt particularly important for us. Firstly - take a look at the internet's reaction to the tragic news of Liam Payne's death. The noise on the internet around this topic has felt extraordinarily loud this week - so we discuss the cycle of trolling and tragedy that we have seen play out so many times and how we're feeling about it. Then, it's time to go back in time...
2024-10-24
36 min
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They wrote me off - then I won gold… with Dame Kelly Holmes
We have our first Dame on the podcast! The incredible Dame Kelly Holmes joins Em and Alex this week for a honest and vulnerable chat about mental health, motivation and ageing.Dame Kelly tells us about how her incredible story started when a PE teacher told her she could be good at something - and then, how watching the Olympics inspired a twenty-year long dream of becoming Olympic Champion. She tells us how she became a world class athlete whilst serving in the Army - and how she defied those who wrote her of...
2024-10-21
1h 08
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Is It Just Me: The reality of influencer events
This week - Alex has a fresh batch of beef with TikTok for uniniviting her to an event (AGAIN) - so we’ve decided to spill the tea on influencer events... is it all just posing for pics and not speaking to each other? Em tells us the story of a rental handbag that came with a little extra suprise… and we’re also asking why people at weddings won’t explain the economy to us - and why can't they just print more money? If you have an Is It Just Me for us...
2024-10-17
33 min
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The only person that was going to find my cancer was me... with The Titty Gritty
Six years ago, Helen Addis (aka The Titty Gritty) found a lump. Despite having no history of cancer in her family - it was an aggressive form of breast cancer. A week after her diagnosis - she had a masectomy, followed by 18 months of active treatment. Being well under the screening age, the only person who would have found Helen’s cancer - was Helen. During her treatment, Helen asked her friends and family if they checked their boobs - and when most of them said no - she made it her mission to s...
2024-10-14
56 min
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Is It Just Me: Would you try rejection therapy?
On today’s podcast we have a live unboxing… is this the beginning of our new career as ASMR-tists? Alex also has a theory about drinking water… is it all just a conspiracy? We also take a mildly horrifying look at our average step counts and we delve into the world of rejection therapy. Em’s also had a DM saying that everything was better in our grandparents’ days. Could that possibly true and would we survive in a world without tuna baguettes? If you have an Is It Just Me for us - e...
2024-10-10
40 min
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The DM that ended my engagement… with Michelle Elman
If you’re dating, if you’re dealing with a difficult break up or if you just need a postive spin on a tough situation - this is the episode for you. The brilliant life coach, activist and author Michelle Elman joins Em and Alex in the studio today - to speak candidly about her engagement ending earlier this year, and how she’s thrived in the subsequent months. One Instagram DM completely changed the course of Michelle's life - but she tells us why she chose forgiveness, why she started sharing that she was...
2024-10-07
1h 03
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Is It Just Me: We’ve been stood up!
Sooooo, we got stood up by a guest. Will it lead to a negative thought spiral? We’re about to find out! Em has a cringe wedding-related IIJM for us and we also attempt to unpack why pregnant women who cheat on their partners are treated differently to men who chat on their pregnant partners.Meanwhile - we’re back on the Housewives… and we find out about Em’s longest relationship… with a man called Gary. If you have any thoughts, feelings, suggestions or people who you are desperate for us to tal...
2024-10-03
31 min
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Pulling yourself out of a negative spiral… with Jacqueline Hurst
Alex is away this week - so Em has invited life coach, author, columnist and friend of the podcast Jacqueline Hurst into the studio for a bit of a therapy session... and we think it's well needed! Jacqueline shares some of her practical steps and ways in which we can change our thought patterns when we are entering a negative thought spiral. She also answers some of your questions about self-worth and feeling like we are a burden to others.For more of Jacqueline’s wisdom, you can follow her on Instagram @jacqueline_hu...
2024-09-30
1h 16
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Is It Just Me: Can you disagree on politics and still be friends?
Get ready to be fired up because today we’re bringing you an accidentally ragey episode - it's time to read the Daily Mail Showbiz section together… We’re also asking if pregnant women should be showing off their bumps more in public, and whether you can be friends with someone you disagree with politically. Do you have an Is It Just Me for us? Email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete...
2024-09-26
27 min
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Life as a Female Racing Driver with Abbi Pulling
In this week's episode, Em and Alex are joined by racing driver, Abbi Pulling. Avid listeners will know how obsessed the girls are with Formula One, so getting Abbi on the pod was a massively exciting day! Abbi talks the girls through her career, the importance of the F1 Academy and how she avoids feeling afraid. She even offers to take a reluctant Alex (Safety Susan according to Em) for a spin!Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comEdited by Daisy GrantMusic by...
2024-09-09
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Is It Just Me: Is being a millenial uncool?
In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex discuss the backlash to their episode on Blake Lively, what it means to be brat, and that time that Alex got arrested...Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comEdited by Daisy GrantMusic by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-29
34 min
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Life as a Stripper
In this week's podcast, Em and Alex are joined by journalist, podcast host and stripper, Heidi Holland! Heidi quit her 9-5 to dance in strip clubs and is ready to spill the tea in this episode! She shares her thoughts on the term sex worker, why she's not afraid to take her top off and why she finds being called "sexy" boring. She also dives into what drives men in particular to visit strip clubs, including their desire to open up to someone or become a hero. Alex and Em fired as many thoughts as they could at Heidi...
2024-08-05
1h 18
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Casting Bridgerton with Kelly Valentine Hendry
This week on the podcast, Em and Alex are joined by iconic casting director, Kelly Valentine Hendry! Kelly has cast for, as Alex put it, a shit tonne of stuff, including: Bridgerton, Fleabag, Broadchurch and even High School Musical! Kelly talks the girls through the casting process, how she is planning to make the acting world more inclusive and what it means to be the 'Bridgerton type'. They also discuss the reaction to Nicola Coughlan's infamous Bridgerton sex scene and why we have a long way to go with body diversity on our screens. The girls are obsessed with...
2024-07-01
1h 04
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Did Em mention that she ran London Marathon….
In this week's bonus episode, Em details her experience of running the London Marathon, and ABSOLUTELY SMASHING IT!Support Em's crowdfunder for The 18 Keys Project here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/em-clarkson-1Purchase tickets here for our first ever ✨LIVE TOUR!!✨Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comEdited by Daisy GrantMusic by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-25
33 min
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Is It Just Me: Mr & Mrs with girl Dave and boy Alex
For this IIJM, Alex and Dave rejoin Alex and Em to play Mr & Mrs (albeit incorrectly). Get ready to hear even more wild quirks and strange habits, cue plastic bag straggles...Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comEdited by Daisy GrantMusic by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-21
34 min
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What is a Saturn return? with Caggie Dunlop
On this episode, Alex and Em are joined by Caggie Dunlop, who you may recognise from the earliest iteration of Made in Chelsea. Caggie's late twenties were a mixture of confusion and instability, seeing her friends settling down and having babies just as her life seemed to be at its most turbulent. Then she was introduced to the astrological concept of Saturn returns, which made her understand she wasn't alone in her discomfort. Now, with a podcast and a new book dedicated to Saturn returning, Caggie shares her story and this concept with Alex and Em. And it does...
2023-05-15
1h 07
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Blame it on the Moon: Understanding Astrology
In this week's episode, Em and Alex are joined by astrologer Francesca Oddie. Francesca shares her journey into astrology and explores what Em and Alex's birth charts say about them. As avid listeners will be well aware, Alex is a skeptic of astrology, can Francesca persuade her of the power of the stars? So, whether you are a cynic or a fanatic, you're sure to take something from this episode!Follow Francesca on Instagram @francescaoddieastrology Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comProduced...
2023-04-24
1h 28
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Lucy Davis on making peace with her body and toxic media
This week on the podcast, Em and Alex talk to The Office star, Lucy Davis. Lucy shares her story from performing skits to her friends at school to facing scrutiny in the press due to her appearance. She details her experience with eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and how now, she has learnt to accept herself. Her wit and wisdom inspires the girls, so much so that they suggest she should become a life coach!In the GBA, Alex is joined by a not so special guest…Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat...
2023-02-20
1h 26
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"White bread isn't evil" with dietitian Aleeza Rosenberg
This week on the podcast, the girls are joined by Aleeza Rosenberg. Aleeza is a dietitian who specialises in eating disorders and she is actually the person that helped Alex on the path to a healthy relationship with food. She also went on to contribute to Alex’s book, You Are Not A Before Picture, and this interview shows why she had such an impact on Alex. Aleeza is incredibly warm and compassionate, and also full of facts and wisdom ready to bust what you thought you knew about diets and, specifically, carbs! This episode does dis...
2023-01-16
1h 37
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Money money money with Makala Green
This week, the girls chat to financial planner and money expert Makala Green. Makala is the author of The Money Edit, a fantastic book that helps its readers feel more confident and in control when it comes to their finances. Em and Alex take this opportunity to pick Makala's brain about the things they've always wanted to know but were too scared to ask. They discuss debt and mortgages and recessions, and Makala shares a breakdown of what a pension actually is...Follow Makala on Instagram @thewealthcheckBuy Makala's book The Money Edit
2022-11-28
1h 29
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Andrew Le Page on Love Island or whatever...
This week, Em and Alex talk to former Love Island contestant Andrew Le Page. His very public misstep and subsequent apology went viral as he uttered “I sucked on her tits or whatever…”. These simple words sent the general public into a tailspin while Andrew, living in Mallorca with the UK’s most eligible singles and no access to the outside world, was completely oblivious to the frenzied response. He shares what this was like, opens up about his relationship with Tasha, and enlightens the girls with some production secrets (our fave!).Alex and Em teased this ann...
2022-11-21
1h 14
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Healing is a forever love with Alex Elle
This week the girls talk to the incomparable Alex Elle. Alex is an author and restorative writing teacher, and she shares some of her incredible wisdom on boundaries, healing and generational trauma on the pod today. Her unique and sage perspective gave Alex and Em food for thought, especially around the complexities of prescription medication for mental health. Follow Alex on Instagram @Alex (our Al is incredibly jealous of this handle)Order her latest book How We Heal Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.com
2022-11-14
1h 12
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You Are Not a Before Picture with Alex Light!
For this week’s Thursday episode, Em interviews our very own best-selling author, Alex Light! Alex talks about her new book, You Are Not A Before Picture, and why YOU deserve a better life than what diet culture gives you...Please take care with this episode as the girls do discuss eating disorders and Alex’s experience, so if this episode isn’t for you, we’ll catch you on Monday!If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is ...
2022-06-09
36 min
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Alex on Go Love Yourself
Here’s an episode from our friends at the Go Love Yourself podcast that we think you’ll LOVE! Laura and Lauren had Alex on to chat about diet culture, loving your clothes, and the f***ed up beauty standards that come with weddings. They also chat about the time Alex had to get Dave to take campaign photos of her in the bath, and how Betty won’t stop humping her… TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders c...
2022-05-18
45 min
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Trolls, forums and being an influencer with Nelly London
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_londonShow timestamps:Good, Bad & Awkward - 00:04:40Interview with Nelly - 00:23:25Is It Just Me? - 01:31:32Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethat
2022-04-04
1h 51
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Sarah Jayne Dunn: OnlyFans and taking back autonomy
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 - 00:02:14Interview with Sarah - 00:22:23Is It Just Me? - 01:28:55Follow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comSponsored by Butternut Box - visit www.butternutbox.com/alexandem for 50% off your first two boxesProduced & edited by Daisy...
2022-03-28
1h 52
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No such thing as normal with Bryony Gordon
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 NormalGlorious Rock Bott...
2022-03-21
1h 31
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Honeymoon Special with Dave & Alex
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 @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comSponsored by MindlerMindler 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://bit.ly/3ubIuP0Produced & ed...
2022-01-31
1h 11
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Jameela Jamil on being a feminist in progress
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 to a Candy Crush addiction...@ja...
2022-01-24
1h 29
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Accidental Live Therapy Session
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 listeners’ embarrassing stories, and even let slip some zingers of their own…Follow...
2022-01-10
1h 24
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2021 Round Up!
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 @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comSponsored by Butternut Box - visit www.butternutbox.com/alexandem for 50% off your first two boxesProduced & edited by Daisy GrantMusic by A...
2021-12-27
1h 23