In All Honesty

This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty: practicing self-accountability!How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline.During this episode, Michelle emphasises the importance of being true to your word, setting realistic goals, being honest about your capabilities and the benefits of maintaining integrity in both your personal and professional lifeWant to know practicing authentic self-love can lead to fulfilling your promises to yourself and others? Listen into this episode of In All Honesty for all of the insight!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about.We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to working in fitness) and has faced all of the hurdles to making friendships.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Lucy talk about the difficulty of transitioning work relationships to friendships, struggling with different communication styles and the importance of genuine connections.They also delve into the challenges and joys of pursuing passions alongside work commitments and Lucy's journey to launching her own business venture.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you?Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Sarah discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood set by society, Sarah's feelings of loneliness and shame during early motherhood, and the importance of therapy in recovery. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, and the need for trauma-informed care in medical settings.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them.Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and built the confidence to not let them get in the way of her romantic relationships. From University experiences to adult interactions, Michelle shares the moments that gradually led to her developing a healthier outlook on her body and scars.On this episode, Michelle also helps a listener who is seeking advice on setting boundaries with a grandparent who is making harmful comments about her child's weight.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives.Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to improve focus, resilience, and performance. She has also developed apps that aim to improve our skills across meditation, sleep and mental fitness.On this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Anne-Sophie dive into the different types of meditation techniques, the misconceptions surrounding them and their practical benefits.Anne-Sophie explains how to start meditating, the significance of being mindful in a busy world and how visualization and gratitude practices can enhance mental well-being.Plus - this episode contains a guided one-minute meditation to help you understand mindfulness!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your partner cheated on you... would you stay? What are the circumstances that you should consider staying in?On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by relationship expert and TV/podcast host Paul C. Brunson to talk all things infidelity!Michelle shares her experience with infidelity and chats to Paul about all of the various traumas and triggers that cheating can get tied into. They discuss the tell-tale signs of a potential cheater and the impacts that cheating can have on both sides of the equation - the perpetrator and the victim.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Paul C. Brunson's new show "Cheat: Unfinished Business" lands on Netflix on April 30th. On the show, sun, scandal and second chances collide as former cheaters reconnect with their exes.Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keep finding yourself in a circle of wanting independence but finding that your diary is controlled by some woman's son? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is introducing the concept of decentering men from your life.From childhood experiences with male caregivers, to patriarchal conditioning, there are many reasons why women tend to prioritise male relationships over others (including, their relationship with themselves). Michelle is giving you all of the tips and tricks for breaking the cycle so you can focus on personal growth, setting boundaries and living without men's validation.Elsewhere in the episode, Michelle also has the practical tips for managing dating app interactions... including why you're constantly bored on dates!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are all likely to face conflict in our daily lives - how we deal with it is what matters the most. In this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is diving into the intricacies of handling conflict.Drawing from personal experience, she emphasises the importance of productive communication, debunking misconceptions about conflict resolution, and Michelle provides practical advice on maintaining calm, avoiding name-calling, and setting clear intentions in confrontations.The episode also covers techniques for addressing past hurts, recognizing and adjusting aggressive behaviour, and employing written communication as a tool for managing sensitive conversations.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting goals is a crucial part of personal development - but how do you set yourself up to achieve your goals? Not all goal setting is made the same!On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by speaker, coach and the host of the 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, Shivani Pau, to talk all about goal achievement and setting yourself up to win.Michelle and Shivani talk about their journeys into podcasting and personal development, methods for self-therapy and the importance of focusing on your unique strengths. Plus, Shivani talks through her four-step formula for guaranteed goal success.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst Michelle is preparing herself for serious relationships again, she is talking all about why she hates situationships so much!There is a difference between casual relationships and situationships - and one of them often involves more respect and communication than the other. On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the confusion and manipulation often found in situationships and the need for transparency and self-respect in relationships.She also answers a listeners question around navigating new aspects of their sexuality and setting boundaries whilst dating.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of In All Honesty is all about the practical steps to help you truly feel your emotions... rather than just thinking about them!Michelle Elman is taking us on a guided tour of how we feel emotion within our bodies. Starting off by delineating the difference between feelings in the body and thoughts in the brain, go on a coached journey with Michelle as she explores breathing exercises and visualisation techniques to help you address pain points.Along the way, Michelle tackles overthinking, how to engage with your feelings without over-analysing them and how to release emotions physically.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does friendship get harder when you're older? And if it does, why? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by acclaimed British author Holly Bourne to talk all about adult friendships.Holly is the author of the bestselling novel "Am I Normal Yet?" which was praised for its realistic portrayal of OCD, as well as "How Do You Like Me Now?". She was shortlisted for the 2018 YA Book Prize from The Bookseller. Her latest novel "So Thrilled For You" is out now at all good bookstores.In this episode, Michelle and Holly talk about female friendships, how they evolve with age, and how friendships can struggle under the stress of life-changing events such as marriages, breakups, and motherhood.Holly shares insights into writing about heavy subjects such as abuse and emotional complexity in an accessible way, and they both share anecdotes about the pressure they have felt on friendships as they have grown older.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are diving into women's health on this week's episode of In All Honesty, as Michelle is joined by expert Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health and family planning with over 15 years of experience (you might have also seen her on TV on shows such as This Morning!).We're covering everything from the importance of advocating for yourself in the healthcare system (especially as a marginalised individual), the stigmas surrounding women's health and the systemic biases that exist.Dr. Nagat also shares her insights on menstrual pain, UTI and thrush prevention, the importance of vaginal health, and the effects of societal norms on wellness.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma and PTSD, with mentions of sexual assault.We're diving into an area we haven't spoken about on In All Honesty yet... This week, Michelle is diving into her personal journey with complex PTSD (C-PTSD), rooted in her extensive medical trauma from 15 surgeries before the age of 19.During the episode, Michelle tells her story of identifying her PTSD and offers both insights and advice for dealing with trauma and the varying perceptions of it. She also has her practical advice for support and has a story around the hard-to-predict ways that your trauma can be triggered.Plus, before the end of the episode, we have a listener message about boundaries!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a conversation around monogamy was brought up on a date Michelle recently went on, it opened her mind to whether she could live a non-monogamous or polyamorous lifestyle.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and award-winning sex and relationships expert Ruby Rare to discuss the nuances of open relationships and polyamory.The conversation spans from the societal views of non-monogamous relationships to confronting jealousy and cheating. Michelle also shares her curiosity and poses questions to Ruby around communicating in these types of relationships, and the self-discovery that can happen along the way.Ruby Rare's new book "The Non-Monogamy Playbook" is out now.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often talk about subverting society's traditional (and, oftentimes, patriarchal) rules here on In All Honesty, and this week we're shifting the lens to the societal pressures surrounding marriage, pregnancy and personal milestones.Michelle is joined by sober and plant-based living creator Steph Elswood who has documented her life on social media for many years. But, when she announced her pregnancy recently, she was met with unexpected backlash because she hasn't gotten married to her boyfriend of 7 years first!In this week's episode, Steph shares her journey with pregnancy in the social media age, and her thoughts on whether waiting is the right decision.In the theme of establishing boundaries, the Queen of Boundaries herself Michelle explores the pros and cons of how to make such an important decision, and how to embrace a journey of self-fulfilment, rather than simply following the same path all those before you have.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first Valentine's Day as our In All Honesty family... and Michelle is talking about how to make Valentine's Day work for you!After a busy January filled with dating, Michelle has shifted her priorities for February. In this episode, she talks about the highs and lows of dating, handling experiences of rejection and the importance of taking breaks to process emotions. She also emphasises the value of platonic love and shares stories of memorable Valentine's Days filled with friendships and self love.This Valentine's Day - prioritise yourself, and set some time aside to love yourself!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having just escaped the start of the year (and all of its messaging around becoming a better version of you...), on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and personal trainer Alice Liveing for a candid conversation about breaking free from diet culture!Alice has been creating health and fitness content on social media for over a decade, and along the way she has learnt first-hand about how outdated the wellness world can be. She shares many of those tips on this episode, as well as her journey from 'Clean Eating Alice' on social media (where she found herself wrapped up in some of the most toxic aspects of the industry) through to embracing a more empathetic approach to personal training.We also have practical advice on movement practice and making exercise goals contained within...Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to redefine your relationship with alcohol? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle Elman is joined by Sober Girl Society founder Millie Gooch to talk all things sobriety and social pressures!After heavily drinking during University and working in nightlife jobs, Millie made the bold decision to go completely sober whilst she was in University. Now, she uses her platforms to help other young people embrace a healthier relationship with alcohol - which doesn't always mean complete sobriety!Michelle and Millie share insights on how to best navigate the societal and cultural pressures around drinking, the bigger life impacts your relationship with alcohol can have and alternatives for 'fun' without the booze! They also talk about the importance of self-awareness in cultivating a healthier relationship with ourselves and alcohol.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Michelle had her natural forehead lines pointed out to her on social media, it prompted a lot of renewed thoughts around ageing and challenging societal beauty norms. This week's episode of In All Honesty is about exactly that - learning to embrace ageing and love your body!Michelle talks about her feelings around going grey and how it has sparked thoughts around the privilege of ageing. She also responds to a listener message about diet culture and how to love yourself whilst actively working to lose weight.Along the way, we touch on tips on how to stop falling into past toxic patterns and the power of joy when at the gym.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.