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  Episode 84 | 7 Ways To Prioritise Your Mental Health (solo episode) 07.05.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the season, I wanted to slow things down a little and talk about something I see every single day in my work in terms of what it actually looks like to prioritise your mental health. Not just when things fall apart but in the small everyday choices. In this episode, I’m sharing seven things I notice people do differently when they begin to really care for their mental wellbeing. These aren’t big, dramatic changes - they’re gentle shifts. Things like s...
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  Episode 83 | Midlife and Identity (with Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin) 30.04.2026 51min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin - who, between them, have edited nearly all the magazines we’ve grown up with and loved, and are now the voices behind the podcast Postcards from Midlife. Together, we have a really honest, open conversation about identity in midlife - the unraveling, the quiet grief, the guilt, and that pull so many of us feel to start choosing ourselves again. We talk about parenting, the way we’ve changed, and how...
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  Episode 82 | How To Cope When Life Happens (with Dr Rachel Goldman) 23.04.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Rachel Goldman to explore how we respond when life throws us into uncertainty. Inspired by her book When Life Happens, we talk about the emotional impact of unexpected change, the pressure to recover quickly, and why coping is often nonlinear. We also explore psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and how difficult moments can become turning points that reshape identity, meaning, and resilience. This episode is full of so ...
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  Episode 81 | Dysfunctional Families & Estrangement (Solo Episode) 16.04.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail “It’s complicated with my family” can hold a lifetime of experiences. In this episode, I explore the depth behind dysfunctional family dynamics - the grief, the patterns, and the complex reality of estrangement in today’s world. If this resonates, I’ll also be hosting a live online session on May 8th as part of Conversations with Helen Marie, where we’ll explore this more deeply together. Tickets available below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversations-with-helen-m...
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  Episode 80 | How Our Hormones Affect Our Mental Health 09.04.2026 54min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Pippa Campbell and Victoria Woodhall to explore the powerful link between our hormones and mental health. We talk about anxiety, burnout, and what it really feels like when you’re out of sync with yourself - and how often we internalise those experiences as personal failings, as if something is wrong with us, rather than recognising what might be happening in the body. This is a conversation about reconnecting, seeking support, and...
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  Episode 79 | Confidence (with Antoinette Raymond) 02.04.2026 1h

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous psychologist, Antoinette Raymond, author of the brilliant book, Tits Up and What’s Your Point?, for a conversation about confidence, self-trust, and finding your way back to yourself. Antoinette’s energy is infectious - warm, honest, and deeply human - and there’s something in this conversation that has really stayed with me I’m hopingI it’s one of those episodes that might make you pause, reflect, and recognise parts of your...
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  Episode 78 | The Mother Wound 26.03.2026 17min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about the mother wound - something that can feel deeply painful and, at times, hard to put into words. This isn’t about blaming our mothers. It’s about understanding our experiences. I explore how the mother wound can form - whether that’s through emotional absence, unmet needs, or growing up in environments where we didn’t feel fully safe, seen, or protected. And I gently unpack how these early experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves...
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  Episode 77 | Parentification 19.03.2026 20min

  Send us Fan Mail If you were the responsible child, the peacemaker, or the one who always held everything together, this episode is for you. I’m exploring parentification trauma, the lasting impact of becoming the emotional adult too soon, and how this can show up in adulthood through over-responsibility, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, difficulty resting, and relationship patterns. We’ll also talk about how to begin healing and reconnecting with your own needs. SPONSOR: Thank you to our won...
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  Episode 76 | Breaking The Grip Of Perfectionism (with Dr Jen Douglas) 27.11.2025 52min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr Jen Douglas - psychologist, former Stanford professor, and expert on perfectionism - to unpack what perfectionism really is, where it comes from, and how it quietly shapes our lives. We talk about the roots of perfectionistic thinking, the emotional and relational costs, and why so many of us feel trapped in impossible standards. We also answer your questions and share practical tools to help you loosen perfectionism’s grip and move toward ...
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  Episode 75 | Finding Courage (with Amber Rae) 20.11.2025 51min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Amber Rae - bestselling author, artist, and speaker whose work has inspired millions around the world to live with more courage, creativity, and emotional honesty. Her new book, Lovable: One Woman’s Path from Good to Free, is a raw and beautiful memoir about what it means to stop being good and start being true Our conversation felt like something special - it was real, and deeply human. We talked about self-trust, belonging, and the br...
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  Episode 74 | Choosing You (Solo Episode) 13.11.2025 17min

  Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m sharing insights from my book Choose You. I dive into why self-abandonment happens, the cost of neglecting your own needs, and also offer some favourite practices to help you start to choose yourself too. Special offer to listeners: my book Choose You is available via Ebury Self Help Books for just 99p throughout November: https://amzn.eu/d/cxnReZX SPONSOR: Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology. Use code HELENMARIE20 at checkout ...
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  Episode 73 | Being Selfish (with Suzy Reading) [VIDEO] 06.11.2025 47min

  Send us Fan Mail What if being “selfish” was actually the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, author, and self-care expert Suzy Reading to talk about her brand new book, How to Be Selfish. Together, we explore what it really means to prioritise yourself in a world that glorifies self-sacrifice, and how healthy selfishness can transform your relationships, energy, and emotional well-being. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt guilty for needing ...
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  Episode 72 | My 5 Favourite Ways To Take Care Of Your Mental Health (Solo Episode) 30.10.2025 19min

  Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I’m talking about how complicated mental health has become and how we can come back to what’s simple. I share some gentle, honest ways to look after your mind without turning it into another project or trend and why softness and simplicity can sometimes do more for our wellbeing than any checklist ever could. It’s a reminder that caring for ourselves doesn’t need to be loud or perfect just real and accessible. Think simply, softly, gently. SPONSOR: Thank...
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  Episode 71 | The Truth About Our Inner Critic 23.10.2025 11min

  Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I explore the voice we all know too well - the Inner Critic. I share how this part of us often develops as a protector, shaped by childhood, culture, and survival instincts. I guide you through shifting your relationship with it and helping you to meet and soften that familiar voice inside. SPONSOR: Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology. Use code HELENMARIE20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. https://yourshopifydomain.com/?utm_source=...
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  Episode 70 | Understanding Your Nervous System (Solo Episode) 16.10.2025 24min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most transformative things I’ve learned - how understanding my own nervous system has completely changed the way I see myself, my emotions, and my healing. It’s honestly felt like magic. ⠀ I explore what nervous system healing really means (and what it doesn’t), why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, and how practices like co-regulation, awareness, and gentle consistency can reshape our sense of safety from the insi...
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  Episode 69 | Childhood Trauma (with Karena Dawn) 09.10.2025 48min

  Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Karena Dawn - author, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of The Big Silence Foundation - about her powerful memoir, The Big Silence. Karena shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a mother living with mental illness, the silence that shaped her early years, and her ongoing journey of healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Her honesty and compassion remind us that while pain can shape us, it doesn’t have to define us and t...
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  Episode 68 | How To Access Your Happiness (with Gretchen Rubin) 02.10.2025 56min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be happy - and can we actually get better at it? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and human behaviour. We explore the small daily habits, surprising insights, and real-life challenges that shape our happiness. Practical, thought-provoking, and full of warmth, this episode promises to leave you reflecting on your own journey ...
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  Episode 67 | The Truth About Anxiety (with Dr Kirren) 25.09.2025 52min

  Send us Fan Mail Anxiety touches almost everyone - but what if you could feel ten times calmer? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Kirren Schnack, clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer, to talk about what anxiety really is, why it shows up in our lives, and the practical tools we can use to manage it. We explore common myths, everyday coping strategies, and why ignoring your anxiety is not the answer. Whether you’re dealing with anxious thoughts yourself or supporting so...
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  Episode 66 | 5 Ways to Set Boundaries (Solo Episode) 18.09.2025 19min

  Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I take a deeper look into one of the topics I’m most often asked about: boundaries. I share my favorite analogy for understanding what a boundary really is, and why they’re not about pushing people away but about making closeness safe. I talk about why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable to set, what happens when we don’t have them, and why we’re not responsible for how others react when we hold our limits. I also offer 5 key ways to begin setting healt...
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  Episode 65 | The Power of Tapping (with Carol Look) 28.08.2025 53min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful New York psychotherapist Carol Look to explore the power of EFT tapping and gratitude. Research shows gratitude can lower stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, boost immunity, and increase overall well-being. Combined with tapping, it becomes an even more powerful tool for emotional and physical health. You’ll see Carol guide me through a tapping exercise and the results blew my mind - it literally eased my anxiety...