Why are we always SO much harder on ourselves when we’re already struggling? 🥲

This week I’m joined by Sophie Bertrand to talk about what actually happens when you stop showing up for yourself — and why the way you speak to yourself might matter more than you realise.

Sophie opens up about going through one of the hardest periods of her life after having her first son, struggling with her mental health, and the huge difference she noticed when she started changing the way she spoke to herself. We talk about that horrible little voice in your head telling you “I can’t do this”, and what can happen when you start replacing it with “I CAN do this.”

We also get into food and wellness because, honestly, there is SO much conflicting advice online. Eat this. Don’t eat that. Do this workout. Avoid that ingredient. Sophie explains why two people can eat and exercise in exactly the same way and still feel completely different — and why constantly trying to do everything “right” can make you stop listening to yourself.

And obviously, we had to bring it back to heartbreak. ❤️‍🩹

Because when you’re going through a breakup or just a really shiiiiit period of your life, taking care of yourself can be the first thing to disappear. Maybe you’re barely eating. Maybe you’re eating everything. Maybe you can’t be bothered to shower, get dressed or do any of the little things that normally make you feel like you.

Sophie explains why sometimes, without even realising it, we start punishing ourselves when we’re already going through enough — and why showing up for yourself in the smallest ways can make such a difference.

We also chat about Sophie’s journey creating Serene, her clean, non-toxic fragrance ritual designed to help you pause, breathe and return to yourself, which launches this October. Sophie takes us behind the scenes of actually building the brand — from coming up with the idea to developing the product, dealing with delays and learning that sometimes you have to stop obsessing over the entire plan and just take the next step.

If you’ve been feeling a bit lost, overwhelmed, heartbroken, burnt out, or you’ve just realised you haven’t been taking very good care of yourself lately... this episode is your reminder to stop being so HARD on yourself. 🤍

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Does anyone else feel like they were supposed to have their life together by now... because SAME. 🙃

I’m 26 and for some reason I genuinely thought that by this age I’d have everything a little more figured out. A steady career, maybe a boyfriend, a clear plan for what I actually want to do with my life... meanwhile I currently have about 500 different ideas and absolutely no idea which one I’m supposed to choose. 😂

In this solo episode, we’re talking about that horrible feeling of being “behind” in your 20s. Watching people around you get engaged, have babies, move countries, buy houses, smash their careers and seemingly know exactly where their life is going... while you’re sitting there wondering if you’re even on the right path.

I’m sharing all the things currently going around in my head — wanting to move to New York, grow the podcast, buy a property, do my Pilates instructor course, start a fashion brand... basically wanting to do EVERYTHING and then getting so overwhelmed by all the options that I end up questioning all of them.

We also get into comparison, procrastination disguised as “research”, being scared of wasting time or money, caring way too much about what other people think, and why sometimes you just need to give the idea you can’t stop thinking about a go.

Because maybe the problem isn’t that you don’t have your life figured out. Maybe you’re putting way too much pressure on yourself to know what the next 10 years are supposed to look like.

So instead of asking yourself “What am I going to do with my life?” maybe there’s a much easier question:

“What do I want to do next?”

If you’re in your 20s, feeling behind, changing your mind every five minutes or watching everyone else’s lives and wondering what you’re doing with yours... this episode is for you. 🤍

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If you’re still waiting for an apology, closure, or one last conversation with the person who hurt you... you NEED to hear this one. ❤️‍🩹

This week I’m joined by bestselling author Najwa Zebian, and honestly, this conversation completely changed the way I think about healing after someone breaks your heart.

We talk about why we stay in relationships we know aren’t right for us, the difference between a rough patch and an actual deal breaker, and why we can become so obsessed with trying to “fix” something that is only hurting us more. Najwa also explains why leaving can feel SO scary, even when deep down you know it’s what you need to do.

And obviously, we had to talk about closure. Why do we convince ourselves we need one last conversation? Why do we want them to finally understand how badly they hurt us? And would getting the apology we’ve been waiting for actually make us feel any better? Because sometimes the closure you’re desperately trying to get from them is something you have to give yourself.

We also get into toxic relationships, ignoring your intuition, giving someone one too many chances, the post-breakup “glow up”, and Najwa’s Never Again List — aka deciding what you will NEVER accept from someone again.

This genuinely felt like one big therapy session and there were sooo many moments where I was thinking, okay... I needed to hear that.

If you’re struggling to let someone go, still waiting for them to give you the closure you deserve, or wondering why you keep going back to someone who has already shown you who they are... this episode is for you.

Because the one who broke you can’t be the person you rely on to heal you. 🤍

And make sure you check out Najwa’s new book, The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You, out August 25th. If you’re going through heartbreak or trying to heal from someone who hurt you, this book is basically made for you. ❤️‍🩹

Pre-order / learn more about Najwa’s book here:

The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You — Najwa Zebian

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One minute you have a huge group of friends, you’re doing everything together and genuinely can’t imagine not having them in your life... then suddenly you’re 26 wondering how you went from being inseparable to barely speaking. And sometimes, there wasn’t even a big falling out. You just grew up, changed and realised the friendship doesn’t fit anymore.

In this solo episode, I’m having a proper chat about friendships in your 20s — the good ones, the one-sided ones and the ones we probably hold onto for wayyyy longer than we should just because we have history. I’m getting into friendship red flags, jealousy disguised as “jokes”, backhanded compliments, friends who only show up when it suits them and that horrible realisation that you might be putting way more into a friendship than you’re getting back.

I also talk about my own experiences with losing friends, why friendship breakups can genuinely hurt just as much as relationship breakups, and learning that having a smaller circle as you get older really isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes quality over quantity is the biggest glow-up of all.

Basically, if you’ve been questioning a friendship, feel like you’ve outgrown someone, or you’re grieving a friend you genuinely thought would be in your life forever... grab a coffee (or a wine lol) and come have a debrief with me. 🤍

Because having history with someone doesn’t mean they automatically deserve a place in your future.

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Girls... this one is MESSY. 👀

This week, Josefin Eklund is back on The Break-Up Diet and she's spilling the full story of how she found out she was being cheated on. Honestly, by the end of this episode we were both convinced every girl turns into a part-time FBI agent when her gut is telling her something isn't right. 😂

We're talking Instagram stalking, zooming into hotel bathroom photos, recognising toothbrushes and hairbrushes, piecing together a million tiny clues, and that awful feeling of desperately wanting to believe someone... even when deep down you already know the truth.

We also get into the big questions: Why do people cheat? Can someone who cheats actually change? Can you ever trust someone again after betrayal? And at what point do you stop looking for more proof and finally trust your gut?

This episode honestly felt like one big girl debrief. We've both been through heartbreak, we've both ignored red flags, and there are definitely moments in this conversation where you'll either be laughing... or sitting there thinking, "Yep... I've done that too."

If you've ever had that horrible gut feeling, found yourself overanalysing every little thing, or desperately hoped you were wrong because the truth hurt too much... this one's for you. 🤍

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Ever found yourself lying in bed thinking, "Why am I still single?" 😅

Because same.

This week, I'm joined by elite dating and men's lifestyle strategist Johnny Cassell, and let's just say... he had me questioning EVERYTHING I thought I knew about dating.

We get into why so many people keep attracting the wrong partners, whether dating apps are actually ruining your love life (or if we're just blaming them 👀), why confidence beats looks every single time, and the habits that might be quietly holding you back without you even realising it.

I loved this conversation because it isn't about playing games or pretending to be someone you're not. It's about understanding what actually attracts people, why some dating advice is complete rubbish, and how a few small mindset shifts could completely change your dating life.

Whether you're fresh out of a breakup, sick of situationships, or just wondering why everyone else seems to have found their person... this episode is going to make you think.

And honestly? You might finish it looking at your own dating life in a completely different way.

Go and make yourself a coffee, stick your headphones in, and let's get into it. 💛

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Have you ever been heartbroken over someone who was never actually your boyfriend? Yeah... same.

This week, Jemima Rhys is back on The Break-Up Diet and we're talking about the situationships that leave you questioning your sanity. You know the ones... they text you every day, meet your friends and family, make future plans with you, act like your boyfriend... and then somehow you're still "nothing."

We're sharing our own situationship stories, the guys who gave us just enough to keep us hoping, and why those breakups can hurt even more than losing an actual relationship. We also get into the conversation every girl dreads—"What are we?"—and why asking that question can tell you everything you need to know.

If you've ever found yourself overthinking every text, wondering if you were asking for too much, or hoping that if you just waited a little longer he'd finally choose you... this episode is for you.

Because the right person will never leave you questioning where you stand. ❤️‍🩹

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This week I'm joined by the amazing Olivia Ebba, an aesthetics nurse and skincare expert, for a conversation that every girl needs to hear.

If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'll feel more confident if I just fix this one thing..." then this episode is for you.

We get into everything from Botox, fillers, skincare, SPF, microneedling, red light therapy, chemical peels and salmon sperm facials (yes, really 😭) to the treatments that are actually worth your money... but we also talk about something so much bigger.

Because you're not chasing beauty, you're chasing confidence.

We chat about:

🤍 How to become the best version of you instead of looking like everyone else

💉 The truth about Botox, filler, skin boosters & when (or if) you should get them

✨ The skincare products and treatments Olivia actually recommends

💸 The beauty trends that aren't worth your money

👀 How to choose an injector you can actually trust

💖 Why the hottest girls aren't the ones chasing perfection

Whether you're obsessed with skincare, thinking about your first treatment, or just trying to feel more confident in your own skin, this episode is packed with honest advice that'll hopefully save you money, time... and maybe even a few insecurities.

I loved this conversation, and I have a feeling it's going to change the way you think about beauty. 💋

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