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  COVID Jabs - Were We Protected or Controlled? 17.08.2026 33min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Did the COVID pandemic protect society—or expose just how quickly fear, pressure and distrust can divide us? In this controversial episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Brad Bowyer and Iris Koh to revisit one of the most polarising periods in recent history: COVID, vaccine mandates, medical autonomy, public trust and the psychological impact of being either compliant or resistant. The conversati...
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  How to Keep the Spark Alive in Long-Term Relationships | Rebuilding Intimacy & Desire 10.08.2026 20min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Why do so many couples stop talking about intimacy? And is it really possible to reignite passion after years together? In this honest and insightful episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest challenges long-term couples face: maintaining emotional and physical intimacy. As relationships evolve, desire often changes too—but that doesn’t mean connection has to disappear. Joining me are Dr Jonatha...
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  The Hidden Trauma of Job Hunting | Coping with Unemployment, Rejection & Career Burnout 03.08.2026 26min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Struggling to cope with unemployment, repeated job rejections, or the emotional toll of searching for work? In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychological impact of job loss, prolonged unemployment, and the exhausting reality of today’s job market. Losing a job isn’t just a financial setback—it can shake your confidence, identity, relationships and sense of purpose. As rejection after r...
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  Do Women Still Need Men? Masculinity, Feminism & Modern Relationships 27.07.2026 30min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! As women become more educated, financially independent, and successful, are men struggling to understand their place in modern relationships and society? In this provocative episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore changing gender roles, the perceived crisis of masculinity, and whether men and women still need one another - or simply choose to be together for love, companionship, attraction, and shared values. Joining ...
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  Why Laughter Is the Best Medicine | How Humour Reduces Stress, Anxiety & Burnout 20.07.2026 28min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! In a world filled with stress, burnout, anxiety and constant demands, laughter is often overlooked as one of the simplest and most powerful tools for improving our wellbeing. But what does science say about humour, and why do we laugh so much less as adults? In this uplifting episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Jonathan Marshall, Dr Ronina Stevens, clinical psychologist specialising in trauma, anxiety and dep...
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  Can Love Survive Cultural Differences? | Cross-Cultural Relationships Explained 13.07.2026 26min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Love may bring two people together, but cultural differences can shape everything that comes after. From family expectations and religion to parenting, communication styles and identity, cross-cultural relationships often face unique challenges—but they can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore why some intercultural relationships thrive while others struggle, how couples can nav...
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  Weight Loss Jabs: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Shortcut? The Truth About Ozempic, Mounjaro & Obesity 06.07.2026 33min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! For decades, we’ve been told that losing weight comes down to eating less, moving more, and having enough willpower. But with medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro transforming weight loss around the world, many are asking whether we’ve entered a new era in obesity treatment—or simply found another quick fix. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the science, psychology, and controversy behind weight...
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  How Childhood Abuse Shapes Adult Life - Trauma, PTSD, Healing & Recovery 26.06.2026 50min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, violence, dissociation, and mental health that some viewers may find distressing. Please take care while listening. Childhood abuse doesn’t always stay in childhood. Long after the physical events have ended, many survivors continue to carry invisible wounds that affect their relationships, confidence, mental health, and se...
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  Imposter Syndrome: Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Frauds 22.06.2026 27min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Ever felt like you’re about to be “found out” despite having the qualifications, experience, and evidence to prove you’re capable? You’re not alone. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind imposter syndrome - that persistent feeling of self-doubt that can affect students, professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and even CEOs. Despite success on paper, many people continue to question whether...
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  Women, Ageism & The Workplace: Why Experience Is Being Overlooked 15.06.2026 29min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Does society value women less as they get older? Why are men often seen as experienced “silver foxes” while women are judged as being past their prime? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism facing women in the workplace and wider society. From hiring bias and career progression to appearance standards and workplace stereotypes, we examine why so many highly skilled, experienced women fee...
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  Does Sex Get Better After 45? The Truth About Intimacy, Desire & Middle Age 08.06.2026 23min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! People often celebrate the passion of young love, but what happens to sex, desire, and intimacy as we move into our 40s, 50s, and beyond? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of society’s most overlooked topics: sex in middle age. Many assume aging means declining libido, less intimacy, and fewer opportunities for connection. Yet for many people, midlife brings greater confid...
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  Why Corporate Workers Lose Their Creativity (And How to Get It Back) 02.06.2026 24min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few of us realise how much of ourselves we leave behind in the pursuit of stability. Careers grow, responsibilities increase, and somewhere along the way, creativity - once natural and instinctive - quietly fades into the background. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what happens when we disconnect from our creative selves, why so many people abandon artistic passions as they enter the workforce, and what ...
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  The Psychology of Selling: Trust, Confidence & Human Behaviour in Business 26.05.2026 28min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Selling is not just about persuasion, targets, or closing deals. It is deeply connected to psychology, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, and understanding human behaviour. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind influence, negotiation, confidence, rejection, and why some people consistently succeed in high-pressure business environments while others struggle to build trust ...
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  Raising a Child on the Spectrum 20.05.2026 30min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Raising a child with autism or additional needs can be one of the most emotionally demanding, isolating, and misunderstood journeys a parent can face. In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of parenting children on the autism spectrum and with special needs - the fear, exhaustion, uncertainty, grief, love, and resilience that often exist behind closed doors. Many parents silently carry...
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  AI, Anxiety and the Future of Work: How Automation Is Reshaping Careers 13.05.2026 29min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Some jobs are already disappearing. Others are rapidly evolving. And for millions of people, the real fear is no longer whether AI is coming, but whether humans will still have a meaningful place in the future workforce. Hosted by Ella Sherman, Host and Founder of Ella Podcasts, and Dr. Jonathan Marshall, Co-Host and Clinical Psychologist, this episode explores how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are reshap...
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  AI and the Future of Work: Will Jobs Be Replaced or Transformed? 06.05.2026 32min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! AI is moving faster than most people expected, and with it comes a growing sense of uncertainty about jobs, careers, and the future of work. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of artificial intelligence and whether it will replace jobs or fundamentally change them. While some see AI as a powerful tool for efficiency and growth, others are increasingly concerned about automation, layoffs, and lon...
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  How to Deal With a Toxic or Narcissistic Boss Without Losing Yourself 28.04.2026 27min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Most people will face a difficult boss at some point in their career. But when that boss is narcissistic, controlling, or lacking empathy, it can slowly erode your confidence, mental health, and sense of self. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what it’s really like to work under a toxic boss and why so many people stay longer than they should. From workplace politics and micromanagement to emotional strain...
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  Child Abuse and Trauma: Why Survivors Stay Silent and How It Affects Adult Life 24.04.2026 54min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! This episode includes discussion of child abuse and trauma. Child abuse is one of the most difficult and uncomfortable topics to talk about, yet it affects far more people than we realise. Many survivors carry the impact quietly for years, sometimes decades, without fully understanding how deeply it has shaped their lives. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of childhood abuse and its long-term p...
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  MeToo, Epstein & Weinstein: Power, Truth and the Cost of Allegations 13.04.2026 58min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Few topics divide opinion as deeply as the MeToo movement. What began as a necessary reckoning-giving voice to those who had been silenced—has also raised difficult, uncomfortable questions about truth, power, and what happens when allegations are tried in the court of public opinion. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, Ella Sherman is joined by Dr Jonathan Marshall, Simon J Littlewood, and Samir Kothari to explore the...
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  How to Get a Promotion or Pay Rise - Without Begging for It 10.04.2026 28min

  If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you! Everyone wants to get paid what they’re worth and be recognised for their work. You’re told that if you perform well, stay loyal, and deliver results, the promotion or pay rise will follow. But in reality… it often doesn’t. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack why career progression isn’t just about performance. From workplace politics and perception to confidence and timing, this conversation looks at what ac...