In All Honesty

• Why Is Friendship In Your 30s So Hard? (feat. Holly Bourne)

  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: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• What You Need To Know About Female Health (feat. Dr Nighat Arif)

  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: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• What Is PTSD and How Does It Affect Me?

  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: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Could You Be In An Open Relationship? (feat. Ruby Rare)

  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: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Should You Get Married Before Having a Baby? (feat. Steph Elswood)

  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: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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