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I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...

Helen Marie 84 Episodes May 7, 2026

The "I Don't Think We Talk Enough About..." podcast is a weekly conversation with wonderful guests exploring the issues that need more candid openness around mental health and wellbeing. This is a podcast that aims to help you feel supported, held, and understood as we gently open up space to talk about the things that really don't feel talked about enough.

Episodes

Episode 84 | 7 Ways To Prioritise Your Mental Health (solo episode)
Episode 84 | 7 Ways To Prioritise Your Mental Health (solo episode) May 7, 2026 1580 Send us Fan MailIn this final episode of the season, I wanted to slow things down a little and talk about something I see every single day in my work in terms of what it actually looks like to prioritise your mental health.Not just when things fall apart but in the small everyday choices.In this episode, I’m sharing seven things I notice people do differently when they begin to really care for the
Episode 83 | Midlife and Identity (with Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin)
Episode 83 | Midlife and Identity (with Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin) Apr 30, 2026 3074 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin - who, between them, have edited nearly all the magazines we’ve grown up with and loved, and are now the voices behind the podcast Postcards from Midlife.Together, we have a really honest, open conversation about identity in midlife - the unraveling, the quiet grief, the guilt, and that pull so many of us
Episode 82 | How To Cope When Life Happens (with Dr Rachel Goldman)
Episode 82 | How To Cope When Life Happens (with Dr Rachel Goldman) Apr 23, 2026 2875 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Rachel Goldman to explore how we respond when life throws us into uncertainty. Inspired by her book When Life Happens, we talk about the emotional impact of unexpected change, the pressure to recover quickly, and why coping is often nonlinear. We also explore psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and how difficult moments can b
Episode 81 | Dysfunctional Families & Estrangement (Solo Episode)
Episode 81 | Dysfunctional Families & Estrangement (Solo Episode) Apr 16, 2026 1132 Send us Fan Mail“It’s complicated with my family” can hold a lifetime of experiences.In this episode, I explore the depth behind dysfunctional family dynamics - the grief, the patterns, and the complex reality of estrangement in today’s world. If this resonates, I’ll also be hosting a live online session on May 8th as part of Conversations with Helen Marie, where we’ll explore this more deeply tog
Episode 80 | How Our Hormones Affect Our Mental Health
Episode 80 | How Our Hormones Affect Our Mental Health Apr 9, 2026 3248 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Pippa Campbell and Victoria Woodhall to explore the powerful link between our hormones and mental health.We talk about anxiety, burnout, and what it really feels like when you’re out of sync with yourself - and how often we internalise those experiences as personal failings, as if something is wrong with us, rather than recognising what
Episode 79 | Confidence (with Antoinette Raymond)
Episode 79 | Confidence (with Antoinette Raymond) Apr 2, 2026 3639 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous psychologist, Antoinette Raymond, author of the brilliant book, Tits Up and What’s Your Point?, for a conversation about confidence, self-trust, and finding your way back to yourself.Antoinette’s energy is infectious - warm, honest, and deeply human - and there’s something in this conversation that has really stayed with me  I’m hopingI i
Episode 78 | The Mother Wound
Episode 78 | The Mother Wound Mar 26, 2026 1065 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m talking about the mother wound - something that can feel deeply painful and, at times, hard to put into words.This isn’t about blaming our mothers. It’s about understanding our experiences.I explore how the mother wound can form - whether that’s through emotional absence, unmet needs, or growing up in environments where we didn’t feel fully safe, seen, or prote
Episode 77 | Parentification
Episode 77 | Parentification Mar 19, 2026 1242 Send us Fan MailIf you were the responsible child, the peacemaker, or the one who always held everything together, this episode is for you. I’m exploring parentification trauma, the lasting impact of becoming the emotional adult too soon, and how this can show up in adulthood through over-responsibility, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, difficulty resting, and relationship patterns. We’ll also tal
Episode 76 | Breaking The Grip Of Perfectionism (with Dr Jen Douglas)
Episode 76 | Breaking The Grip Of Perfectionism (with Dr Jen Douglas) Nov 27, 2025 3148 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Dr Jen Douglas - psychologist, former Stanford professor, and expert on perfectionism - to unpack what perfectionism really is, where it comes from, and how it quietly shapes our lives. We talk about the roots of perfectionistic thinking, the emotional and relational costs, and why so many of us feel trapped in impossible standards.We also answer yo
Episode 75 | Finding Courage (with Amber Rae)
Episode 75 | Finding Courage (with Amber Rae) Nov 20, 2025 3115 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Amber Rae - bestselling author, artist, and speaker whose work has inspired millions around the world to live with more courage, creativity, and emotional honesty. Her new book, Lovable: One Woman’s Path from Good to Free, is a raw and beautiful memoir about what it means to stop being good and start being true  Our conversation felt like something
Episode 74 | Choosing You (Solo Episode)
Episode 74 | Choosing You (Solo Episode) Nov 13, 2025 1070 Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode, I’m sharing insights from my book Choose You. I dive into why self-abandonment happens, the cost of neglecting your own needs, and also offer some favourite practices to help you start to choose yourself too. Special offer to listeners: my book Choose You is available via Ebury Self Help Books for just 99p throughout November:https://amzn.eu/d/cxnReZXSPONSOR:T
Episode 73 | Being Selfish (with Suzy Reading) [VIDEO]
Episode 73 | Being Selfish (with Suzy Reading) [VIDEO] Nov 6, 2025 2867 Send us Fan MailWhat if being “selfish” was actually the most generous thing you could do? In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist, author, and self-care expert Suzy Reading to talk about her brand new book, How to Be Selfish. Together, we explore what it really means to prioritise yourself in a world that glorifies self-sacrifice, and how healthy selfishness can transform your relationships,

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