Ella Podcasts
This podcast helps listeners navigate tough times by sharing experiences, feelings, and practical tools for building resilience. It covers topics such as loss, grief, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, disappointment, sadness, and change. The show aims to make people feel less alone and offers ideas to lift a dark cloud and face the future, all sprinkled with humor. Hosted by Ella Sherman alongside clinical psychologist Dr Jonathan Marshall, each episode also features two special guests.
Episodes
People Pleasing: When Being Nice Starts Costing You
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!People Pleasing: When Being Nice Starts Costing YouWhen does being kind and considerate cross the line into constantly putting everyone else first?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Simon J. Littlewood and Jasmin Dhillon to explore why some people feel such a strong need to please others
Ethical Exits: Don’t Sign Until You Know Your Rights
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Being made redundant can feel deeply personal, even when you know it is a business decision.The shock, shame and stress of losing your job can make it incredibly difficult to think clearly — yet that is often the exact moment you are expected to review documents, understand your rights and negotiate your exit package.
Menopause at Work: Why Are Women Still Expected to Suffer in Silence?
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Why are so many women still expected to manage menopause quietly while performing at the highest level of their careers?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Clinical Psychologist at The Other Clinic; Latha Prasad, Corporate Change Consultant; and Kathleen Ngkaion, International School Admi
Back to the Office — or Backwards? Is Remote Work Really the Future?
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Did working from home give employees their lives back — or did it quietly damage collaboration, learning and workplace culture?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest workplace battles of the post-pandemic era: work from home versus return to office. Is the debate really about productivity — or
Why Confidence Comes After Action | Rebuilding Your Body, Habits & Self-Belief
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!What if waiting to feel confident is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore why body confidence often doesn’t come first — action does. Small, consistent choices can help rebuild self-belief, energy and a healthier relationship with your body after a period of feeling disconnected
How Do You Survive Grief? Losing a Child, a Parent & Learning to Live With Loss
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!What happens when someone you love dies - and life carries on, even though you feel completely changed?In this deeply personal episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr Jane Tuomola and Sapna Makwana to talk openly about grief, bereavement and the overwhelming pain of losing someone you love.Dr Jane
Are We Promoting the Wrong People? Why So Many Leaders Can’t Actually Lead
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Why do so many people reach senior positions without ever becoming effective leaders?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr John Isaac and Gary Brooks to explore what separates genuine leadership from simply having authority, a title or seniority.We discuss why high performers are often pr
Past Lives: Real Memories or Made Up? The Controversial Truth About Hypnosis
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Past Lives: Real Memories or Made Up? The Controversial Truth About HypnosisCan hypnosis really unlock memories from another lifetime, or is your mind simply creating an incredibly convincing story?Past life regression remains one of psychology’s most controversial subjects. While there is strong evidence that hypnothe
COVID Jabs - Were We Protected or Controlled?
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Did the COVID pandemic protect society—or expose just how quickly fear, pressure and distrust can divide us?In this controversial episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Brad Bowyer and Iris Koh to revisit one of the most polarising periods in recent history: COVID, vaccine mandates, medical autonomy,
How to Keep the Spark Alive in Long-Term Relationships | Rebuilding Intimacy & Desire
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Why do so many couples stop talking about intimacy? And is it really possible to reignite passion after years together?In this honest and insightful episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest challenges long-term couples face: maintaining emotional and physical intimacy. As relationships evolve, desire oft
The Hidden Trauma of Job Hunting | Coping with Unemployment, Rejection & Career Burnout
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Struggling to cope with unemployment, repeated job rejections, or the emotional toll of searching for work?In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychological impact of job loss, prolonged unemployment, and the exhausting reality of today’s job market. Losing a job isn’t just a financial setbac
Do Women Still Need Men? Masculinity, Feminism & Modern Relationships
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!As women become more educated, financially independent, and successful, are men struggling to understand their place in modern relationships and society?In this provocative episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore changing gender roles, the perceived crisis of masculinity, and whether men and women still need one another -
Why Laughter Is the Best Medicine | How Humour Reduces Stress, Anxiety & Burnout
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!In a world filled with stress, burnout, anxiety and constant demands, laughter is often overlooked as one of the simplest and most powerful tools for improving our wellbeing. But what does science say about humour, and why do we laugh so much less as adults?In this uplifting episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr J
Can Love Survive Cultural Differences? | Cross-Cultural Relationships Explained
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Love may bring two people together, but cultural differences can shape everything that comes after. From family expectations and religion to parenting, communication styles and identity, cross-cultural relationships often face unique challenges—but they can also be incredibly rewarding.In this episode of Ella Podcasts,
Weight Loss Jabs: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Shortcut? The Truth About Ozempic, Mounjaro & Obesity
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!For decades, we’ve been told that losing weight comes down to eating less, moving more, and having enough willpower. But with medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro transforming weight loss around the world, many are asking whether we’ve entered a new era in obesity treatment—or simply found another quick fix.I
How Childhood Abuse Shapes Adult Life - Trauma, PTSD, Healing & Recovery
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, violence, dissociation, and mental health that some viewers may find distressing. Please take care while listening.Childhood abuse doesn’t always stay in childhood. Long after the physical events have ended, many survivors con
Imposter Syndrome: Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Frauds
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Ever felt like you’re about to be “found out” despite having the qualifications, experience, and evidence to prove you’re capable? You’re not alone. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind imposter syndrome - that persistent feeling of self-doubt that can affect students, professionals, leade
Women, Ageism & The Workplace: Why Experience Is Being Overlooked
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Does society value women less as they get older? Why are men often seen as experienced “silver foxes” while women are judged as being past their prime?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism facing women in the workplace and wider society. From hiring bias and career progression to appearance
Does Sex Get Better After 45? The Truth About Intimacy, Desire & Middle Age
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!People often celebrate the passion of young love, but what happens to sex, desire, and intimacy as we move into our 40s, 50s, and beyond? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of society’s most overlooked topics: sex in middle age.Many assume aging means declining libido, less in
Why Corporate Workers Lose Their Creativity (And How to Get It Back)
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Few of us realise how much of ourselves we leave behind in the pursuit of stability. Careers grow, responsibilities increase, and somewhere along the way, creativity - once natural and instinctive - quietly fades into the background. In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what happens when we disconnect from our
The Psychology of Selling: Trust, Confidence & Human Behaviour in Business
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Selling is not just about persuasion, targets, or closing deals. It is deeply connected to psychology, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, and understanding human behaviour.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the psychology behind influence, negotiation, confidence, rejection, and why some peopl
Raising a Child on the Spectrum
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Raising a child with autism or additional needs can be one of the most emotionally demanding, isolating, and misunderstood journeys a parent can face. In this deeply honest episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of parenting children on the autism spectrum and with special needs - the fear, exhaustion, uncert
AI, Anxiety and the Future of Work: How Automation Is Reshaping Careers
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Some jobs are already disappearing. Others are rapidly evolving. And for millions of people, the real fear is no longer whether AI is coming, but whether humans will still have a meaningful place in the future workforce.Hosted by Ella Sherman, Host and Founder of Ella Podcasts, and Dr. Jonathan Marshall, Co-Host and Cl
AI and the Future of Work: Will Jobs Be Replaced or Transformed?
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!AI is moving faster than most people expected, and with it comes a growing sense of uncertainty about jobs, careers, and the future of work.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of artificial intelligence and whether it will replace jobs or fundamentally change them. While some see AI as a powerful t
How to Deal With a Toxic or Narcissistic Boss Without Losing Yourself
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Most people will face a difficult boss at some point in their career. But when that boss is narcissistic, controlling, or lacking empathy, it can slowly erode your confidence, mental health, and sense of self.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore what it’s really like to work under a toxic boss and why so many p
Child Abuse and Trauma: Why Survivors Stay Silent and How It Affects Adult Life
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!This episode includes discussion of child abuse and trauma.Child abuse is one of the most difficult and uncomfortable topics to talk about, yet it affects far more people than we realise. Many survivors carry the impact quietly for years, sometimes decades, without fully understanding how deeply it has shaped their liv
MeToo, Epstein & Weinstein: Power, Truth and the Cost of Allegations
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Few topics divide opinion as deeply as the MeToo movement.What began as a necessary reckoning-giving voice to those who had been silenced—has also raised difficult, uncomfortable questions about truth, power, and what happens when allegations are tried in the court of public opinion.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, El
How to Get a Promotion or Pay Rise - Without Begging for It
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Everyone wants to get paid what they’re worth and be recognised for their work. You’re told that if you perform well, stay loyal, and deliver results, the promotion or pay rise will follow.But in reality… it often doesn’t.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack why career progression isn’t just about performance. F
Addiction Explained: Is It a Disease, a Choice, or a Response to Pain?
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Few issues affect as many people, as quietly and as deeply, as addiction.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of addiction — not just as a behaviour, but as something far more complex. Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a coping mechanism? And why do some people recover, while others struggle to b
Too Old to Be Hired? The Truth About Ageism Nobody Talks About
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!From being seen as experienced and capable… to suddenly being “too old,” “overqualified,” or “out of touch”—ageism is one of the most overlooked and accepted forms of discrimination in modern society.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the reality of ageism in the workplace, in culture, and in how we see ourse
Why Breakups Hurt So Much (And How to Heal After Heartbreak)
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Few things shake us as deeply as the end of a relationship. Breakups can feel like grief, rejection, confusion, and loss all at once.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore why relationships end, why some people stay too long, why others move on quickly, and what heartbreak really asks of us when love falls apart.
Managing Suicidal Thoughts: Finding Light in the Darkest Moments
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!*Trigger Warning*: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, depression, self-harm, and mental distress. Please take care while listening.If you feel unable to stay safe, please contact your local emergency services or a suicide crisis helpline immediately. In this deeply personal episode of Ella Podc
Men’s Mental Health: Why Men Hide Their Emotions & The Cost of Silence
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Society often tells men to “man up.”Be strong.Be stoic.Solve problems.But never talk about your own.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the hidden emotional struggles many men face — and why expressing vulnerability is still widely seen as weakness.From childhood, boys are taught to suppress emotions.Crying is
Workplace Burnout: Signs, Causes & How to Recover Before It’s Too Late
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Burnout has become so normalized in modern workplaces that many people wear it like a badge of honor.But burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s emotional exhaustion. Cynicism. Detachment. Loss of joy. And sometimes… depression.In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack what workplace burnout really is — how i
How to Pass a Job Interview: What Hiring Managers Really Look For
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. The pressure to perform, impress, and land the role can affect how you present yourself — even when you're highly qualified.In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we break down how to pass a job interview with confidence, from calming your nerves beforehand to answering difficult q
Sexual Harassment at Work: What to Do, Red Flags to Watch For & How to Protect Yourself
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Sexual harassment in the workplace is more common than many people realise - and often more subtle than we expect.In this powerful episode of Ella Podcasts, we have an honest and necessary conversation about workplace sexual harassment, professional boundaries, power dynamics, and what you can do if you experience inap
Networking at Events and Using LinkedIn to Find Your Next Job
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!If you’re job hunting right now, networking is just as important as applying for roles online.As the saying goes: It’s not what you know - it’s who you knowIn this episode of Ella Podcasts, we break down how to network strategically, confidently, and authentically - whether you’re an introvert, mid-career professional,
The Psychology of Red Flags, Attachment & Why We Stay
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!“Toxic relationship” has become one of the most commonly used phrases in modern dating - but what does it really mean? Are some relationships genuinely unhealthy, or has the word toxic become a catch-all label for pain, conflict, and disappointment?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we unpack the psychology behind so-ca
The White Man in the Corporate World
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!The Changing Role of White Men in the Workplace | DEI, Meritocracy & Fairness at WorkWhat does fairness in the workplace really look like today? Has diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) corrected historical imbalances — or created new tensions?In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore the changing role of white
Why Politics Is Dividing Friendships (And How to Stay Connected)
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Why do political differences feel more divisive than ever? Have you ever lost a friend because of a political disagreement? In today’s episode of Ella’s Podcasts, host Ella is joined by Dr. Jonathan Marshall (psychologist and former professor, Stanford & Harvard graduate), Simon J. Littlewood (BBC World Service jou
When IVF Fails & Motherhood Eludes You
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Have you ever felt like you did everything right but still didn’t get the outcome you hoped for? Episode 3: When IVF Fails & Motherhood Eludes You is one of the hardest conversations I’ve recorded — and one I felt was essential to have. Infertility and IVF failure can bring a grief that’s deeply personal, often inv
Alone For Christmas & New Year
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!If Christmas feels a little quieter, heavier, or simply unlike years past, you’re not alone—and this conversation is for you. With the launch of Ella Podcasts just in time for the festive season, I wanted to create a space for those navigating grief, loneliness, or the aching weight of things not going as expected. Epi
Job Loss
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Are you struggling to pick up the pieces after a sudden job loss? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the challenging emotions and practical realities that follow losing your job—whether from redundancy, corporate restructuring, or even company closure. Losing a job can shake far more than your finances; it can impac
Pet Bereavement
If you'd like to suggest episode subjects please reach out to us. Thank you!Have you ever felt your heart break after losing a beloved pet? If so, you’re not alone—and your feelings are absolutely valid. This reel is from Episode 1 of my new podcast, Ella’s Podcasts, launching next week, where we address the profound and too-often misunderstood journey of pet bereavement.In this heartfelt conv
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