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Neurodivergent MomentsS06E06 A Sense of Self with Emily LaingThis week we had a brilliant conversation with actor and podcaster Emily LaingCheck out Emily's podcast, Why do you think you've got no friends? here (or wherever you get podcasts) : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-do-you-think-youve-got-no-friends/id1635227254If you scroll back a bit you'll find an episode with Abigoliah guesting.Joe and Abigoliah are both on tour next year, tickets are on sale here:Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tourRate, Review and...2024-12-061h 04
Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4E10 - I Love Parsley...with Amy MatthewsThis week Emily is joined by fabulous stand up comic Amy Matthews. The pair discuss their recovery as a people pleasers, the challenges of overcoming this and how it affected their day to day lives and relationships.Catch Amy's amazing Edinburgh Fringe show this August!Tickets here -- https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Amy%20Matthews%3A%20Commute%20With%20The%20Foxes%22Amy's socials and more! https://linktr.ee/AmyMatthewsComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2340 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4E9: You Pinched Me with Dan WyeEver been confused for somebody else? And then had to monitor your entire life because of that?Dan Wye has.Sam Smith doppelgänger.https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dan-wye/@dan.wyeGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 5052024-07-0951 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4E8: Collide With Life with Sarah RobertsLife can be wonderful, beautiful, exciting and wild. Life can also be truly terrible. These are the moments that make for the best stories. My incredible guest comedian Sarah Roberts is here to demonstrate this today. @sarahroberts_69https://www.sarahjroberts.comGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0237 min
Distracted36. EMILY LAING: Talks Alcohol Addiction, ADHD, Rehab & Sir Anthony HopkinsWARNING: This episode contains themes of suicide, alcohol abuse as well as sexual and physical violence.In this episode of we sit down with the incredible Emily Laing, host of the podcast "Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends." Emily opens up about her battle with alcohol addiction and her journey through rehab. We also delve into her experiences with ADHD and share an amazing story involving none other than Sir Anthony Hopkins. This episode is raw and real, yet it's also filled with laughter and hope.Tune in for a rollercoaster...2024-06-1745 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4E7: The Scroll with Bebe CaveWe’ve all been there. I think. When you’re stalking, scroll down and accidentally like the photo from 2014 and your heart stops beating for a hot second. Raise your hand if you’ve done it. ME!And my incredible guest today. We’re talking all things boys, accidental likes and finding your tribe. @bebecaveGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone y...2024-04-3057 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 - POCKET POD 3: A Letter To The Sober CuriousTo those who are debating a sober lifestyle.GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic...2024-04-0206 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 - POCKET POD 2: The Invisibility CloakPeople pleasing is easily missed. It hides in plain sight. Are we being kind or are we releasing all our boundaries for the sake of comfort and safety?GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living...2024-03-1907 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 POCKET POD 1: No One Is A GD Jedi...I still struggle and struggle bad. A reminder that the work is ongoing. It’s tough but beautiful and inspiring.Stay tuned for the next chapter.GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Mi...2024-03-0508 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4E6: You Can’t Do Everything with Gabby BryanThe shit storm hits. And we know we’re gonna remember it. We’re also gonna survive it and THRIVE. @gabbyisbryanL’Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lpodcast-with-gabby-bryan-zack-signore/id1668578191GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicid...2024-02-2754 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 E3 - Brioche In A Packet ...with Tatty MacleodEver done anything a bit weird and got caught? Me too.And Tatty.@tatty_macleodGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15...2024-01-231h 02Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 E2 - It Was A Dream... with Lloyd GriffithWhen the dream comes with a side of cyber bullying @lloydgriffithhttps://lloydgriffith.com/ for tour tickets!GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for...2024-01-161h 10Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S4 E1 - Hungry, Horny, Scared with Paddy YoungMoving to a new place can be exhausting, daunting, disappointing, wildly exciting, demoralising and just all round weird - especially if it's a city of dreams (London in this case).Tune in to Paddy and me discussing all this and more.https://www.parkascomedy.com/paddy-youngPaddy's instagram: @paddyisyoungGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-091h 00Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E39: Dancing The Cha Cha Cha…Christmas Special with Alex Mytton & Tom LucyHappy Holidays! And happy end to Season Three of 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?'. In our final episode of the year and season, Emily chats with two returnees to the podcast. Alex Mytton and Tom Lucy talk all things Christmas, festive highs and lows, dancing the cha cha cha, and even more general silliness. It gets a bit chaotic. Enjoy! Alex's charity cycle for Shelter: shelter.org.uk Alex Mytton: @alexmytton Tom Lucy: @tomjameslucy GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact...2023-12-1344 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 16: Here Be Monsters!ANXIETY. Most of us will have experienced it at some point, even if it’s gone unrecognised for what it is. How do we spot it, how do we cope with it, how do we move past it…? GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505Na...2023-12-0508 min
Secret Artists with Annie McGrathEmily LaingEmily Laing does art and chats to Annie McGrath. Secret Artists is a podcast hosted by comedian and artist, Annie McGrath. Each week her guest selects a subject which inspires them to create an artwork... It could be an object, a place, a person, an animal... Whilst drawing and painting, Annie and her guest enjoy a nice chat. Often silly. Sometimes serious. Mainly relaxing.https://supporter.acast.com/secretartistsTo see them painting, close ups of the "works of art" and more behind the scenes go to the Secret Artists Instagram:@sec...2023-11-3042 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E38: Every 10 Minutes... with Zoe WeesOur guest this week is singer Zoe Wees, whose new album 'Therapy' explores how songwriting is her own personal form of therapy. We talked all about Zoe's time growing up in Germany, her early epilepsy diagnosis, her struggles with anxiety and her own journey with mental health. You can find Zoe on Instagram here: @zoewees And find out more here: https://www.zoewees.com Listen to Therapy here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03d2mJXSMtuPI0nIvLnhoS?si=hOga1IjmQEOC_YVuMgufqg GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact...2023-11-2849 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E37: I'm Not Slow, I've Got ADHD... with Abigoliah SchamaunADHD, neurodivergence, being funny and very convincing. TUNE IN. We shared wise words with our guest this week, comedian Abigoliah Schamaun, as we talked all things ADHD and much, much more. Being called 'slow' just one thing ADHDers have in common... that and being incredibly funny. Find Abigoliah on Instagram: @abigoliah And find out more here: https://abigoliah.com GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL 2023-11-2158 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E36: People Are Grey Areas with Kate WestonBeing kept in the dark is horrible. I’ve been on both sides of it. I don’t suggest it to anyone. Our wonderful guest this week was author (and ex-stand up comedian) Kate Weston. Her debut adult novel, You May Now Kill the Bride is publishing in May 2024. More of Kate here: https://www.katewestonauthor.com/ Kate’s Instagram: @kateelizabethwestonGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast...2023-11-141h 00Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 15: Impact LettersImpact letters. Written to those struggling from the people who care about them. They can be very difficult to hear but (most of the time) they are coming from a place of love. Listen for the similarities and not the differences. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukhttps://ukna.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0709 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E35: You are special... with Meditation Coach Antonia TindleyMEDITATION. I was under the impression that this was a black and white practice and found it impossible to do. Turns out it’s far more nuanced, individual and can exist in many different ways. Our guest this week is meditation coach and founder of AWAKE: The Conscious Meditation Practice, Antonia Tindley - Dove. Antonia's Insta: @antonia_teresa_delia AWAKE Insta: @awake_meditation https://www.awakemeditation.co.uk (Meditation may not be suitable for everyone). GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@why...2023-10-3150 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E34: He was Troy and I was Gabriella with Maddie Grace JepsonFinding out that you have been lied to, been kept in the dark while everyone else knew something you didn’t. Excruciating. Instagram: @maddiegracejepson Tiktok: @maddiegracejepson GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Ca...2023-10-2443 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E33: No One Believed Me with Yasmin BenoitDiscovering the essence of who we are. And radically accepting that. It’s a strange, nuanced journey. It can however, lead to beautiful things. We talked this, asexuality, discovering your journey, and more with the wonderful Yasmin Benoit. Yasmin's Instagram: @theyasminbenoit https://www.yasminbenoit.co.uk https://www.asexuality.org GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PR...2023-10-1745 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E32: It's All Relative with Laura LexxGLOBAL WARMING. How do we manage our mental health when it comes to handling the reality of the global problems we are all facing today? Do you suffer from high functioning depression but never felt validated? We talk all this and more with Laura Lexx. Laura's Instagram: @lexxlaura More from Laura: https://www.lauralexx.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast 2023-10-1048 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 14: TASMANIAN DEVILSOBRIETY. Those of us in recovery have quit for a multitude of reasons. We are often encouraged to listen for the similarities and not the differences. Every story is different. Every rock bottom is different. This is a small portion of my journey. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0310 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E31: Have I Taken A Time To Respond with Thomas GreenANXIETY. Do you get it? Probably. I have days where I can literally feel the nerves in my arms quivering and my legs don’t work. As much as it’s a terrible feeling, it’s also normal and can be observed. Unpacking and unstitching, reprogramming our brains is a scary process but TRUST ME, you’re not alone on that journey. Check out Thomas here: @thomasgreencomedy https://www.thomasgreencomedy.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagra...2023-09-2658 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E30: Least Favourite Word with Rosie JonesImagine being stuck in a metal cylinder (a plane), not even left the runway, movie not even started, with eight hours of flight ahead of you and this happens... ABLEISM. Do you know what it means? There are multiple words surrounding social prejudice that are instantly recognisable and easily defined, but the idea of ableism and being ableist still causes some confusion.Rosie’s Instagram: @josieronesFind more of Rosie Jone's here:https://rosiejonescomedy.com/Click here to learn more about ableism:...2023-09-191h 03Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E29: Hair Aside with Rob MadgeThe loss of IDENTITY. How do we cope? How do we rediscover who we are?Rob’s Instagram: @robmadge02 GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@whydoyouthinkpodcast - Instagram & TikTok@emily_laing_uk - InstagramI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help an...2023-09-1251 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 13: 1500 THREAD COUNTDON'T DIM YOUR LIGHT, DON'T LET OTHERS DIM THEIRS. GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@whydoyouthinkpodcast (Instagram & TikTok)@emily_laing_uk (Instagram) I AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic...2023-09-0511 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E28: Square Peg In A Round Hole with Lexie CarrollIf you or anyone you know has struggles with an eating disorder you will know how all consuming it can be. My guest today shares their journey of recovery. Lexie’s instagram: @l.exiecarrollBEAT (eating disorder help):https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukHelpline: 0808 801 0677GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123S...2023-08-2953 min
NewlyWeds8: Mum RETURNS: Secret Sex, Jamie's Most Embarrassing Posts & Penny's Love Life (ft. Penny & Emily Laing)Family bonding or family therapy? Sophie is away prepping for her sister’s wedding this week… So we have the return of two VERY special guests… Penny and Emily Laing, Jamie’s mother and sister. Penny talks about taking her cheating boyfriend on holiday, break-ups and Jamie’s old embarrassing posts. Plus we hear about dog-munching condoms and baby-monitored sex…DON’T FORGET… We are launching ’Secrets Hotline’ where we want you to share your deepest, darkest secrets to: 07845897120Thanks for listening x Instagram: @newlywedspodcast...2023-08-2845 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E27: A Cabin In The Woods In Minnesota with Chloe RadcliffeCHEATING. Who’s been there, done that, carried the guilt and shame forward for the foreseeable future and forever and ever?Yup, me, I have and so has my guest today. @chloebadcliffeCheck out Chloe's amazing Edinburgh Fringe show CHEAT now! Tickets available herehttps://www.chloeradcliffe.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:S...2023-08-2251 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E26: Resilient Little F***** with Max SelwoodThis episode has everything.Panic attacks, health anxiety, general anxiety, France, OCD. Tune in.TW: Suicide@maxselwoodGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on...2023-08-151h 09Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E25: Mickey The Metaphor with TamzeneGRIEF. We all cope in different ways. Some are more beneficial than others but all are ultimately a lesson.https://tamzene.com/@tamzeneGriefcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/griefcast/id1178572854GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide...2023-08-0859 minNewlyWeds5: Jamie’s First Period ft. Emily Laing (Jamie’s sister)This week Jamie’s little sister Emily Laing is on the podcast to give Jamie a taste of his own medicine. She spills the dirt on Jamie’s cheeky childhood adventures… PLUS… Sophie shows Jamie what periods are REALLY like. We’ve sorted Jamie out with a period pain simulator and his reaction is… not pleasant. It’s safe to say Jamie has a low pain threshold. Thanks for listening x Instagram: @newlywedspodcastTikTok: @newlyweds Email: newlyweds@jampotproductions.co.uk-Credits:Pod...2023-08-0748 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 12: A Solid Jab To The WindpipeWe are told to take RESPONSIBILITY in order to recover but it's never as easy as it sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0112 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E24: Soup Du Jour with Alison SpittlePTSD/CPTSD. Enough said really.Trigger warning:Today we are discussing the repercussions of multiple home invasions.Alison’s instagram: @allisonspittlehttp://alisonspittle.com/GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help an...2023-07-2555 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E23: It's The F******* Hunger Games with Cat SimsGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukCat's instagram: @notsosmugnowI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2023-07-181h 05Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E22: Soon I Will Know with Eliot SaltDiscovering WHO WE ARE!We are pros at convincing ourselves that we’re happy.It’s exhausting.Eliot’s Instagram: @eliotmsaltGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for yo...2023-07-1152 min
Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 11: Oliver F****** TwistLOVE.There is not a finite amount in the world. You deserve more than you are accepting.GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include...2023-07-0414 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E21: A Chocolate Fondant of General Unrest with Lily MooreThe WORST things that turn out to be the BEST things. Enough said.https://www.lilymoore.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/lilymooremusic/?hl=enGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign...2023-06-2744 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E20: Peculiar Goings On with Brennan ReeceDIVORCE - bonkers at any point in life. Difficult to navigate. Very frightening. Usually an absolute bag of logistical dicks. Brennan Reece and I are discussing all this and more.https://www.brennanreece.cominstagram: @brennanreeceGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention...2023-06-2046 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E19: A Mouth Full Of Sins with Mike RicePANIC ATTACKS. If you’ve had one, you’ll know what we’re on about. Mike’s Instagram: @mikericecomedyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mike-vittorios-guide-to-parenting/id1252774603GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campai...2023-06-131h 01Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 10: Addiction - It's a Slippery Little SuckerTW: This episode has strong references to abuse, suicide, self harm, alcohol & drugs.ADDICTION. What? Where? Who? How? It comes from somewhere. Today is an origin story.GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help...2023-06-0615 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E18: Flying Hours Matter with Josh BerryBeing male and being VULNERABLE and EMOTIONAL still carries so much stigma and within this stigma is a whirlpool of toxicity and danger. Still miles to go on this front.Please, please remember to check in on your loved ones.https://joshberryofficial.comJosh instagram: @joshberrycomedyGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:...2023-05-3047 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E17: Pie Punching with Pierre NovellieToday we are discussing DIAGNOSES. Tune in, it's good.Pierre's instagram: @pierrenovelliehttps://www.pierrenovellie.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues...2023-05-2355 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E16: Pretty Huge Dysmorphia with Vittorio AngeloneGrowing up is HARD. It's much harder when you are different. If you are experiencing emotions and anxiety that most of your peers aren't.Makes school that much harder and bleeds into adulthood. Vittorio and I are discussing all this and more today.https://vittorioangelone.comInstagram: @vittorioangeloneGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:2023-05-1646 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E15: Look at my Dance with Jack BarryCOMPARE and DESPAIR! We all know that we are doing our own work and making our own progress but it takes strength to not peer over the wall into someone else’s garden and wish your cabbages were as big as theirs. So to speak.Jacks instagram: @iamjackbarryGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123...2023-05-0953 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E14: I'm Just A Dirty Blonde Trying To Get By with Harry TrevaldwynHarry got HIGHLIGHTS thinking he would change not only his hair, but his life. And everything stayed the same. And this is a huge metaphor.Harry's instagram: @harrytrevaldwynGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably...2023-05-021h 05Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E13: As Emotional As A Breadstick with Monty KeatesFIRST RELATIONSHIPS! What we learn, what we do, what happens after, how we rediscover ourselves, how we move on.Instagram: @montykeatesTikTok: @montykeatesGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support...2023-04-2550 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E12: If Nobody Shall Praise Me I Shall Praise Myself with Nabil AbdulrashidBELIEF. We see the moment it happened, the moment of success. But we don't see the toil that lead up to it. The years of struggle, pain, rejection. This is the most inspiring story.Instagram: @manlikenabzhttps://nabilabdulrashid.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505...2023-04-1853 min
CallumConnects PodcastEmily Levy - My biggest hurdle as an entrepreneur.Dr. Emily Levy is an education expert and the Founder and Director of EBL Coaching. She has helped thousands of children with learning challenges achieve academic success. Website: http://www.eblcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EBLCoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebl_coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-levy-79b1728/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome entrepreneurial inspiration. Hear from many different entrepreneurs in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired...2023-04-1202 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E11: An Existential Sort Of Crisis with Ambar DriscollTHE BIG THINGS and what happens after the big thing happens. The comedown of adrenaline and the shift of identity.Ambar's instagram: @ambardriscollhttps://www.bambycollective.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living...2023-04-1147 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 9: My Saviour On HorsebackI wrote a poem about surprising salvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0703 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E10: When I Ran Out Of Phone Credit with Sarah KeyworthDiscovering our SEXUALITY as teenagers can be so hard and so painful. This pain is exacerbated when we feel entirely alone.Sarah Keyworth and I are discussing all this and more today.https://www.sarahkeyworth.co.ukInstagram: @sarah_keyworthGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of...2023-04-0456 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E9: (Part 2) Healing Your Nervous System with Dr Linnea PassalerToday we are discussing facing the DAEMONS. Who they are, where they come from, how we come to meet them and what to do after that.Dr Linnea: @healyournervoussystemhttps://healyournervoussystem.com/author/linneapassaler/GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 56522023-03-2832 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E9: (Part 1) Healing Your Nervous System with Dr Linnea PassalerToday we are discussing facing the DAEMONS. Who they are, where they come from, how we come to meet them and what to do after that.Dr Linnea: @healyournervoussystemhttps://healyournervoussystem.com/author/linneapassaler/GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 56522023-03-2844 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 8: My SoapboxI wrote a poem about preaching and why I shouldn't stand on a soapbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2403 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E8: God Didn't Want Us To Be Together?? with Katie GreenThis week it's all about RELATIONSHIPS. In whatever form they wanna take. The fallout of breakups, the pain, the humiliation, the ecstasy. We've got it all.Katie's instagram: @katiegcomedyGET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living...2023-03-2148 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 7: I Needed This TimeI wrote a poem about being single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1703 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E7: #BoringSelfCare with Hannah Daisy - Occupational Therapist & IllustratorSo much here. COVID, FRONTLINE WORKERS, ENDOMETRIOSIS. This has it all. I am still learning and speaking with Hannah was incredibly enlightening. Tune in.This episode inncludessHannah's instagram:@makedaisychainsGET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men...2023-03-1448 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E6: I Got My Foot Stuck In A Bowl with Harriet KemsleyA DIAGOSIS. A wave of varying emotions tend to wash over us after we are given a specific name for the things that are ailing us.Fear, sadness...relief.I believe that it ultimately gives you power over what had so recently been so powerful.Harriet's instagram: @harrietkemsleyTour tickets: https://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/h/33801/harriet_kemsleyGET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health...2023-03-0738 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 6: An Honest To God FruitloopA tale for the CAUTIONARY ADDICT. Some more of my story and what I have experienced both pre and post diagnoses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-2817 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 5: The CornerI wrote a poem about heartbreak and grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-2402 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E5: I'm Thriving Two Four Seven with Helen BauerThe INCREDIBLE Helen Bauer, ladies and gentlemen, doing what she does best - being absolutely fucking hilarious. Today we are discussing disordered eating, the roots of emotional imbalance, Shetland ponies (stay tuned), Disney World and achieving some semblance of self love. It's got everything - not to be missed.Instagram: @helenbabauerTour tickets: https://helenbauer.co.uk/live/Trusty Hogs: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusty-hogs/id1587488188GET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you...2023-02-2147 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 4: She's CrazyI wrote a poem about narcissistic abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1705 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E4: Why Did I Not Know Anything About This with Ben West - Mental Health CampaignerWe are still unpacking lockdown. Maybe without knowing it - but so many of us are dealing with the repercussions. Because everything stopped for a minute and things were incredibly different. And we were different. And the compulsory heater skelter we had to ride back into normality was tough. And it goes without saying that many were effected far more than others.Instagram: @iambenwestThis Book Could Save Your Life:https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Book-Could-Save-Your/dp/0008503141GET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT...2023-02-1455 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E3: Let Me Just Be Inspired with GirliThe PRESENT. It is so important to discuss the things that are happening for us in the here and now. What we are discovering day by day. The journey is ever moving and growing. It’s exhausting. But let’s talk about it.How do we manage the past? The pain and nostalgia for the people we once were.Instagram: @girlimusicTour tickets: https://girlimusic.com/pages/showsGET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know...2023-02-0747 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E2: The South Circular with Ed JonesThe BEFORE and the AFTER. The big things happen and suddenly everything is changed. In the space of a phone call life can seem like a very different phenomenon. BUT it’s the big things that teach us the most and help us to understand exactly what it is we actually give a fuck about.Ed Jones instagram: @edjonesukCrybabies booking: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/crybabies-bagbeard/GET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is...2023-01-3137 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 E1: A Wake Up Relationship with Madalaine Munro - Sexologist & Attachment TherapistLOVE and SEX and ATTACHMENT. Simultaneously wonderful and horribly painful.Sexologist and attachment therapist Madalaine Munro and I are discussing all this and more today.Madalaine Munro instagram: @madalaine.munroThe Little Girl on the Ice FloeBook by Adélaïde BonGET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Su...2023-01-2458 min
Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 3: Hello Old FriendTHE ANNIVERSARY EFFECT. When it rolls on round to that time of year when something fucking terrible happened. It still exists in your body and mind. Understanding that residual pain is so powerful.GET IN TOUCH: contact@whydoyouthink.comI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help...2023-01-1713 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 2: My Own Personal Berlin WallWhat is GOOD PAIN and what is BAD PAIN. Doing what is ultimately for the best can feel so incredibly painful in the moment. Everything about it feels wrong, making decision making tremendously difficult. Deciphering which avenue to take can be pretty strenuous and often you have to take multiple paths in order to find the right one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1014 min
Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S3 POCKET POD 1: You Useless T**tMENTAL HEALTH and SHAME are practically synonymous and they shouldn't be. It baffles me that it's 2023 and we are still fighting to help people understand that mental illness is ILLNESS. Today I am discussing my suicide attempt, please listen at your own discretion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0314 min
Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 POCKET POD 3: Dear Emily on the 27th December 2021TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains references to suicide.A letter to myself on this day one year ago.Things will be as they must.Here I am. You take over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2712 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E12: You've Got That Superpower of F*** It with Jordan GrayRedefining SUCCESS and what it looks like is a difficult thing to do. I have come to realise that what you want and what you need are very different things.Sometimes (all the time) it's just out of our hands anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2046 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E11: I Fancied Myself As A Techno DJ with Tom StourtonThe things we do for LOVE can be absolutely fucking insane. All rational thinking goes out the window and we become one track minded. We start vomiting behaviour that we would never usually exhibit, punch ourselves in the gut repeatedly and pass the whole thing off as romance. It can be an absolute nightmare and still teach us the most extreme things about ourselves.I hate it and I love it. The best and worst thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1345 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E10: A Layer Of Armour Between Me & People with Grace GrundyINSECURITIES. They're incredibly individual and often fucking wild. We love the quirks in others but hate them in ourselves. The way we look should mean little to nothing and yet we hang so much of our worth on aesthetics. It's a waste of energy and a waste of our beautiful selves. Vive La Revolution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0633 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E9: I'm Just A Big Fan Of Myself with Grace CampbellRELATIONSHIPS. MEN. SEX. CODEPENDENCY. This. Episode. Has. Everything. Comedian, author and fearless human, Grace Campbell and I are discussing all this and more today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2938 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E8: You Were A Giraffe For A Month with Robert LonsdaleHEALTH ANXIETY. This is criminally undiscussed and criminally misunderstood. It should not be dismissed as dramatic or attention seeking. 'Chewing Gum' actor, Robert Lonsdale is chatting all this and more with a huge side order of bravery, insight and humour.TRIGGER WARNING - we are discussing disordered eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2251 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E7: A Story We Tell with Maxine WilliamsA very special episode. Maxine Williams and I are discussing reaching the place of no more. We are diving deep into the symptoms of CPTSD and what it’s like living with such a debilitating illness. There are some hard hitting issues in this conversation. It’s done with safety and love but please listen at your own discretion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1556 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E6: I’m A Hogwarts with Sophie HabbooTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide.My question to all of you. Is Sophie Habboo a witch? Answer - probably. Today we are discussing DIVORCE. Life before and after, adapting, shame and self preservation. And Harry Potter. For good measure. And because Sophie Habbboo is a witch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-0837 min
The Proper Mental PodcastEmily LaingWelcome to episode 105 with Emily Laing, who is an actor, writer, singer, recovering addict and survivor.
She is also the creator of the Why Do You Think You Have No Friends podcast where she talks about her own experiences with mental health and chats to guests about theirs.
Emily suffered a breakdown at the start of 2022 which landed her in rehab, this helped her to find a way back to herself and start to live life differently.
She was diagnosed with BPD and CPTSD and it was in rehab that she started to...2022-11-071h 04Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E5: An Absolute Hoot with Tom LucyBeing a performer is great. No question. But it's FICKLE and FRAGILE. Comedian Tom Lucy and I are discussing the all consuming nature of being in the arts and how important it is to keep a sense of self outside of your craft when you are your own commodity. Tom discovered this while on tour with Jack Whitehall... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-0132 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 POCKET POD 2: Code Red F*** F*** F***ATTACHMENT ISSUES. Do I have them? Absolutely. Am I good at controlling them? Not at all. I’m an expert at being shit at this.How do you be okay with someone being angry at you? How do you resist the urge to control their thoughts and emotions?You can’t.I hate it.Letting go is TOUGH. Acceptance is sometimes near impossible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2810 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E4: Roy Keane Knows What He's Talking About with Marise GaughanADDICTION. ADDICTION. Addiction. Speaks for itself. Marise and I are discussing all things rehab, sobriety, alcohol and recovery. WARNING - this episode contains references to suicide & alcohol and drug abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2541 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E3: You Can See The Clouds From The Trees with Jamie LaingDISSOCIATION. DEPERSONALISATION. INSTAGRAM FILTER OVER THE EYES. You know what I mean? This week Jamie and I are discussing extreme, prolonged anxiety and the power of self awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1847 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 POCKET POD 1: The Exploding Sperm WhaleYou may not have heard of it - but you're about to. ENDOMETRIOSIS. This a portion of my journey with this chronic illness but let's join forces and spread awareness!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1408 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E2: Five Cats & A Fireplace with Rosie DayHave you ever found your inner voice/inner child voice/actual real life voice screaming ‘PLEASE BE MY FRIEND!!’ Yup, me too. Actress and author Rosie Day and I are discussing friendship, people pleasing, polyvagal theory, being an actor and why therapy is just a really good thing to do. Lesson of the day - people who are supposed to be in your life will be in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1133 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S2 E1: Pretty Scarred & A Bit F***ing Tired with Alex MyttonWelcome to Season Two of Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends? My guest this week is Private Parts co-host and reality TV star Alex Mytton. Today we are talking all things GRIEF and the side orders that come with it - big/small, destructive/beneficial, where it takes us and how we survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0440 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E10: One Hell Of A StoryThe STORY. At the end of it, whatever has happened will become a story and someone else's guide to survival. Those who have reached the furthest corners of themselves will be the ones with the deepest understanding, the greatest empathy and will, undeniably, have some fucking great anecdotes. Stay tuned. Keep going. No one wants a cliffhanger ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2711 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E9: Liebeskummer: Love GriefOh snap - here it is - something I know ALL about - HEARTBREAK. The worst. Absolute torture.Take a seat and join me on the ferris wheel cycle of grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2012 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E8: Grade A Blinkers/Oncoming CalamityDESPAIR. My right hand man, my wing woman, my partner in crime. No matter how toxic, how draining, how uncomfortable, how unproductive - it's difficult to pay attention to the things that just feel normal. If despair has lived rent free in your body since the beginning of time it takes a hot minute to realise just how much it isn't serving you. Today I'm discussing long term trauma and why we shouldn't judge. We don't know how we would act if we had different experiences. Remember that. For others and for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-09-1309 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E7: The Rehab BombStrap in everyone - we’re talking about REHAB. We’re peeking behind the curtain and discovering some of the secrets surrounding primary care. Decaf coffee, popcorn, equine therapy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0611 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E6: Harry Potter & The Trauma ResponseFAWN. FAWNING. FAWNER. The fourth category. I have only just discovered this major trauma response within myself. Today I am discussing the details of my favourite new rhyme - fawning, appeasing, people pleasing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-3011 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E5: The Iron Fist Of The AmygdalaTRAUMA. Hands up who's got it! Today I'm discussing PTSD and CPTSD. What they're like, what they do, where they come from, why it's exhausting - all things trauma (complex or otherwise) and living life according to the rules of the amygdala. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-2312 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E4: Ten Milligrams Of SerotoninIt's all about MEDICATION. Some people need to take magnesium for muscle function - I need to take sertraline so I don't turn into a puddle. It's a very personal journey when it comes to pills - finding the right balance is important. Today I'm discussing ridding stigmas and doing what's best for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1611 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E3: Pandora & PersephoneAcknowledging the days that HURT. The journey of healing is back breaking, frightening and, most importantly, non-linear. Today I'm discussing being present, delayed gratification and the tiny voice of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0909 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E2: One Very Codependent RabbitThe secrets behind the enigma known as CODEPENDENCY. Have you ever lost yourself for someone else? Me.Too.Today I'm discussing powerlessness, desperate times and desperate measures.My experience, my opinions. Zero shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0210 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?S1 E1: Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?My name is Emily Laing - I'm an actress, writer, singer, co-dependent, recovering addict and I know what it's like to hit absolute rock bottom. Are you feeling the sting of public humiliation? Entirely alone and terrified? If you're at the cliffs edge, I've been there too. Hang in there. Here, in episode one, I'm discussing reaching the end of my tether and what happened after. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2612 minWhy Do You Think You've Got No Friends?TrailerHello and welcome to Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends! The rockbottom podcast where nothing is off limits. My life imploded the moment someone shouted at me 'why do you think you've got no friends?' I thought that was it...but it wasn't. My aim is to rid the stigmas surrounding mental health. I've been to the pits of hell and back - join me on the journey of healing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2000 min