It’s time to get honest! Michelle Elman, the Queen of Boundaries, is back with a new series of “In All Honesty”. Each week she is digging into her toolbox as a qualified life coach to share advice, experiences and the actionable steps you can take to live the life you want, with no excuses. Michelle will be sharing her life stories, as well as debating with guests and answering your dilemmas… Tune in because in all honesty, you are gonna want to hear this!
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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, Mi…
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Could You Be In An Open Relationship? (feat. Ruby Rare)
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47:26When 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 relat…
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Should You Get Married Before Having a Baby? (feat. Steph Elswood)
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44:03We 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 medi…
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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 takin…
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How To Break Free From Diet Culture & Live Intuitively (feat. Alice Liveing)
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39:44Having 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 so…
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Am I Getting Drunk Too Often? (feat. Millie Gooch)
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38:49Looking 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…
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How To Embrace Ageing & Learn To Love Your Body
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30:34After 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 s…
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Should You Tell A Friend When You Hate Their Partner? (feat. Megan Crabbe)
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33:20It's a tricky situation... Your friend is in a relationship but you can't stand their partner. To say or not to say, that is the question! And on this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by her bestie Megan Crabbe to explore the when's and how's of breaking the news... or not! Acclaimed author and content creator, Megan Crabbe is th…
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Anger, Infidelity, Lost Friendships + More (Listener Q&A)
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26:21It's a new year of In All Honesty and we're kicking it off by answering your listener-submitted voice messages! From a mother's concerned message about her baby's potential surgeries, to a listener tackling her partners prior infidelity head on, as well as rekindling old friendships and learning how to best manage your response to anger - Michelle …
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The end of the year can be a good time to set yourself a Yearly Review. We're not saying "New Years Resolutions"... but, inspired by her own life coach, this week on In All Honesty Michelle is looking back on 2024's accomplishments and challenges and setting herself new goals for 2025. Along the way, Michelle is sharing anecdotes about the unique n…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year... just not for everybody. Whilst a lot of people find the festive season enjoyable, it can also be an incredibly stressful, traumatic and lonely time for many people around the world - and Michelle Elman is one of those people. On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about her long-standing…
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Why Friendship Breakups Hurt (feat. Christina Demosthenous)
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31:06What does it take to be a good friend? And when does it become time to break-up with a friend who isn't treating you right? That's what Michelle's new book Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal is all about and this week she is joined by her Editor Christina to talk all about it. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle …
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The Difference Between Dating In Your 20s vs 30s
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35:06There is a lot of fear-mongering around being single in your 30s... so when Michelle found herself newly single at 30 years old, she was shocked to discover that it was actually the opposite. There were so many benefits to dating in your 30s! On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle talks about the differences between two decades of dating…
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The feeling of burn out has become all too familiar, especially after the pandemic. But, are we actually burnt out... or do we just not know how to balance our schedules properly? That was Michelle's realisation after a recent coaching session, where she realised that there were practical ways to fix how she was feeling. On this weeks episode of In…
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Are you right to feel angry and frustrated if your date cancels on you at the last minute? Well, Michelle Elman thinks so... and after experiencing this herself just this week, she's talking all about cancellations and time-wasters on In All Honesty. Michelle tackles the lack of accountability in dating and has practical tips on how to deal with pe…
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Facing A Career Crisis? (feat. Hannah Witton)
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43:28What would you sacrifice to find happiness? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by OG YouTuber and former sex-ed content creator Hannah Witton who quit her YouTube channel with over 800K subscribers in order to find a career path that satisfied her and the life that she wanted. Michelle and Hannah discuss braving a career ch…
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We're going through a loneliness epidemic - in 2022, 49.6% of adults in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. But, what do you if you feel like you have no shoulders to cry on or ears to chew off? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle shares her own feelings of isolation after her break-up, and explor…
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Should You Share Your Partner Online? (feat. Chiara King)
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26:29It's one of the most stressful decisions in modern dating: When should you hard launch your partner on social media? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by content creator and podcaster Chiara King. Michelle and Chiara launched both of their boyfriends on social media at different stages of the relationship... and there's a …
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Finding professional opportunities stressful? Need some advice on which career path to take? On this week’s episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her tips on being successful, the importance of career values and embracing educational rejection. Michelle speaks on her experience of being rejected from Oxford University and how this led her …
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Insecure About Photos Of Yourself? Learning To Embrace Your Image
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25:02Do you find yourself opting out of photo opportunities? Always offering to be the person taking the photo... rather than being the one in it? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing her journey of overcoming body confidence struggles and learning to embrace photos as valuable memories. With practical advice on how to view phot…
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When Is It Too Soon To Date Again After A Breakup? (feat. Honey Ross)
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29:16Ready to get back on the dating scene? Or, is it all a bit too soon? On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by writer, campaigner and podcast host Reel Talk Honey Ross as they reflect on both leaving long-term relationships at the same time, and where they find themselves in the healing and recovery process. Honey and Michelle …
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Should You Text Your Ex? (feat. Sofie Hagen)
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29:08Texting your ex... a useful healing device or a one-way ticket to the pits of emotional hell? That's the topic of debate on this weeks episode of In All Honesty as Michelle is joined by author, podcaster and comedian Sofie Hagen to explore what happens when we 'give in' to the devil on our shoulder and send that first "Hey, what you up to?". Sofie,…
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You've been through the biggest break-up of your life... where do you go from here? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is sharing the details of her post-break-up healing process including the techniques she has used to deal with the intense emotions that come with heartbreak. From the practical methods for emotional release (includ…
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Dating Apps, Catfishes & Love Is Blind UK (feat. Tom Stroud)
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30:17It's the first guest episode of the new era of In All Honesty - and we're joined by the man who divided the nation: Love Is Blind UK's Tom Stroud. Tom split the internet on the Netflix reality show over a debate about splitting the bill on the first date, but now he's sharing the details of his life after the dating show including his experiences u…
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I Got Engaged... And Then Broke Up Within 24 Hours
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25:39It's the first episode of this brand new era for In All Honesty... and Michelle is getting more honest than ever before and revealing the truth behind the headlines about her post-engagement break-up. She's opening up her diary and spilling it all: from the proposal all the way to the Instagram DM that changed her life. Michelle tells the true stor…
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Do you criticise others a lot? Do you find it difficult to have intimacy? Do you tend to see the bad before the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why criticism is so destructive for your personal relationships and why it breaks both trust and intimacy. She discusses why criticism is a habit and share with you…
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Do you get nervous before a job interview? Would you love to be more confident public speaking? Do you wish you had more control over your mood? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares her top secret way she prepares for public speaking, live TV interviews and any big work moments. It's a technique which can calm your nerves …
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Do you have a big temper? Do you find it difficult to stay calm in conflict? Do you get heated really quickly? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares three quick tips that you can use in the moment when you lose your temper. She talks about how our relationship with anger is warped and the way we discuss it in society isn't …
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Do you find it hard to let yourself rest? Do you struggle to stop working? Are you guilty of doing one small task on your day off? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares a workplace boundary that her friend told her about and why it's such a brilliant company policy. She shares with you her policy on 100% work and 100% rest …
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Do you feel forced to be more positive? Do you feel pressure to make meaning out of trauma? Do you find it hard to see the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about the phrase she hates most in the world and how it's laced with toxic positivity. She discusses how toxic positivity doesn't help use especially in the co…
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One Question To Gain Confidence and Combat Fear
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16:17Do you find it hard to do something new? Do you worry about asking for favours? Do you want to feel more confident in work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares with you one question she used to help her do the scariest part of being an author. She talks you through how embodying someone else can be a really useful tool an…
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Do you worry about what you look like? Have you been told you've let yourself go? Do you feel sad for no reason? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what 'letting yourself go really means'. She talks about how your external appearance can reflect how you are feeling internally and how that can actually liberate you. …
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Do you get too intimidated to go to the gym? Do you worry people are judging you when exercising? Do you struggle to know how gym machines work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about an experience in the gym where someone laughed at her while she was trying to figure out how the machine works. She discusses how gym int…
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Do you make friendships really quicky? Do you find they rarely last? Do you want to know how to make friendships more sustainably? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how fast friendships are a recipe for disaster and why intensity plays a key role. She talks about how to build relationships more sustainably and shar…
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Do you want to feel happier in life? Do you worry that others have a happier life than you do? Do you feel guilty if you don't feel grateful? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about happiness and why believing we deserve to be happy can have a downside. She talks about how the pressure to be happy can actually mean you i…
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Do you stop texting your friends to see if they will notice? Do you have difficulty asking your partner for what you need directly? Do you often think 'the grass is greener' when in a relationship? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why testing your relationships doesn't work. She talks about how shows like Love Isl…
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Do you think your friends are making the wrong decision? Do you find it hard to keep your opinions to yourself? Do you want to know how to set boundaries around repeating the same conversation? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how we need to let the people in our lives make their own mistakes. She talks about how …
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What's The Difference Between A Boundary And An Ultimatum?
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10:42Do you believe setting a boundary is a threat? Do you give ultimatums when you don't get your way? Do you struggle to compromise? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about ultimatums and what the difference is between giving an ultimatum and setting a boundary. Michelle talks about how compromises often leave both parties …
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How To Know If You Need Too Much External Validation
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11:06Do you rely on external validation a lot? Do you need compliments to feel secure? Do you think you are needy to ask for reassurance? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how external validation and internal validation affect us. She discusses how you can do both and why external validation isn't a bad thing. She talks…
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Do you get bored easily? Do you take your boredom as a sign that you are dissatisfied with life? Do you struggle to finish what you've started? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how boredom creates room for creativity and why it's necessary in order to be successful in life, relationships and your goals. She discus…
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Do you feel disappointed when someone does react the way you want? Do you find yourself getting annoyed at people for things you used to love in them? Do you assume people don't care about you? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how your reactions aren't always a good indicator of what you are feeling inside. She di…
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Do you still worry about letitng down your parents? Do you find it hard to make decisions without other people's input Do you struggle to see your own opinion as important? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about waiting for your parents' approval will limit you and how it can impact your life if you aren't conscious of …
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Are you a perfectionist? Do you worry about looking silly? Do you feel guilty if you aren't being productive Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle makes a case for why you need a hobby you are bad at and why it changed her life in so many ways. She talks about the different hobbies she has found and why being intentional about not…
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How To Be Fearless + Why That Shouldn't Be The Goal
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20:22Do you wish you were more fearless? Do you find yourself declining opportunities because you are scared? Would you like to know the secret to managing fear? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how there is a myth around fearlessness that doesn't serve us and creates an unrealistic goal. She talks about how she overco…
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Do you have days where you struggle to get out of bed? Does your self-care go out the window when you have bad mental health? Do you need a way to simplify looking after your basic needs? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how Honey Ross introduced to a really basic way to look after your self-care when life gets ha…
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Do you think you are a bad writer? Would you like to be an author someday? Are you curious about how you get a book deal? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how she got book deals for Am I Ugly? and The Joy of Being Selfish and how the writing process differs when you submit a book on proposal vs. a full manuscript.…
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Do you want an alternative to New Years resolutions? Do you dread staying up for NYE? Do you want to know how to make the most of 2022 Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what she does at the end of every year to take all the lessons and learning from this year into the next. She shares why yearly reviews have become…
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Do you believe there are good or bad people? Do you think you aren't judgemental? Have you been saying this is a bad year? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how the labels 'good' and 'bad' could be negatively impacting your perceptions. She discusses how these are judgements and why we have a system in our brain th…
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Do you dread Christmas? Do you compare your family to others? Does your Christmas meal always end in a fight? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle reassures you that you aren't alone if Christmas isn't your thing and the holiday period is tough for you to get through. She talks about how you can make this weekend a more peaceful …
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7 Beliefs That Helped Me In My Lowest Lows
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19:33Are you currently going through a rough time? Have you ever wondered if you will ever stop crying? Are you finding it really hard to keep the faith that life will get better? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares the beliefs and mindsets she uses in her own life when life is throwing you hurdles one after another and you do…
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