TW: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Nadiya Hussain and Tyler West open up about their experiences with mental health, from childhood trauma, bullying and the pressure of identity to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Nadiya opens up about the bullying she experienced throughout her childhood, how it shaped her relationship with her identity, self-worth and trust, and the impact of growing up in a home where difficult emotions were rarely spoken about. She also reflects on her faith, motherhood and the importance of creating a space where her children can talk openly about their feelings and mental health.

Tyler shares the life-changing trauma of witnessing a murder at 14, the PTSD that followed and how keeping it all inside eventually led to a suicide attempt. He reflects on finding his voice, the importance of talking about what we’re going through, and how the things that have broken us can sometimes become our greatest strength.

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(00:00) Intro (00:35) Nadiya Opens Up About Being Bullied at School (03:15) How Bullying Impacted Nadiya's Mental Health (04:23) Nadiya Opens Up About Her Suicide Attempt and What Saved Her (07:40) Nadiya's Lifelong Struggle With Anxiety and the Importance of Speaking Out (13:26) Tyler Shares the Traumatic Event He Witnessed as a Child
(18:41) How Childhood Trauma Impacted Tyler's Mental Health
(21:28) Tyler Opens Up About His Suicide Attempt and What Saved Him

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Star of Botched and The Swan, Dr Terry Dubrow became one of reality TV’s most recognisable surgeons, but this conversation reveals what was really happening behind the shows that made him famous. 

Terry looks back at the shows that made him famous, from the backlash surrounding The Swan and Bridalplasty to why he initially thought Botched was a terrible idea. He reflects on what producers pushed for behind the scenes, the moments he refused to cross a line with patients, and why surgical training can create the confidence - and “God complex” - needed to make life-or-death decisions.

He also confronts the darker side of cosmetic surgery, from dangerous BBLs and medical tourism to the rise of “looksmaxxing”. Terry revisits the patient no surgeon would touch after concrete-like material was injected into her face, and the operation he created after 11 other surgeons had refused to help her. He also explores how Ozempic, GLP-1s and rapid weight loss are changing the face of cosmetic medicine.

Away from surgery, Terry opens up about fame, family, staying strong at 67, and the extraordinary story of forging Heather Dubrow’s signature to get her onto The Real Housewives of Orange County. Funny, provocative and unexpectedly personal, this is Dr Terry Dubrow beyond Botched.

Dr Terry Dubrow, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(02:20) Paul And Dr Terry Discuss PK

(04:24) How Dr Terry Stays Fit At 67

(09:03) Why Dr Terry Became a Cosmetic Surgeon

(16:07) Dr Terry on The Swan and Its Controversy

(24:46) Why The Swan Was Cancelled

(27:02) Inside The Controversial Bridalplasty TV Show

(36:06) Anthropic Ad

(37:27) How Dr Terry Joined Real Housewives

(41:59) How Botched Became A Hit

(46:53) The Patient No Surgeon Would Touch

(51:49) Rajee's Message To Dr Terry

(56:50) Why BBLs Can Be Deadly

(01:01:19) The Dangers Of Medical Tourism

(01:04:33) Dr Terry Gives Paul Breast Implants

(01:07:36) How Beauty Trends Change Surgery

(01:12:12) Dr Terry On GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

(01:24:27) Why Looksmaxxing Is Dangerous

(01:30:39) Inside Dr Terry's Marriage

(01:33:18) What Fatherhood Taught Dr Terry

(01:37:32) Dr Terry Reads Heather's Letter

(01:41:11) Dr Terry's Most Memorable Conversation

(01:43:21) Paul's Biggest Takeaways

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Dr Tara Swart reveals the surprising neuroscience behind love, attraction and relationships - from the hormones that drive bonding to the hidden signals our brains use when choosing a partner.

She explains why oxytocin is so important for love and trust, how stress can affect our relationships, why smell can be a powerful attraction signal, and what happens in the brain when a new relationship becomes sexual. Tara also explores why delaying sex may help create stronger bonds, and how evolution continues to influence who we find attractive.

We're Talking Relationship Neuroscience!

(00:00) Intro (00:30) How the Brain Shapes Our Relationships (02:32) The Key Parts of the Brain That Affect Relationships (04:09) How Dr Tara Defines Love (06:40) The Brain Chemicals Behind Love and Relationships (13:00) How Smell Influences Romantic Attraction (16:38) The Science Behind Physical Attraction

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GK Barry became one of the internet’s biggest personalities, but this conversation reveals the Grace Keeling behind the fame, the jokes and the confidence. She reflects on being bullied at school, feeling desperate to fit in, and learning to make people laugh before anyone could laugh at her. Grace opens up about her relationship with her body, becoming obsessed with being thin, and how the attention that came with changing her appearance reinforced everything she believed about herself. She also speaks about witnessing racism through her dad Andrew, discovering her sexuality, and falling in love with Ella Rutherford - from the fear of letting people know to finding a relationship where she finally feels accepted for who she is. For the first time, Grace shares an experience from when she was 17 involving a 27-year-old man, and the years of confusion and self-blame that followed. She explains why she didn't report what happened at the time, the advice she was given by police, and how it took her years to understand what had happened to her and recognise that it wasn't her fault. Funny, honest and deeply vulnerable, this is GK Barry ready to tell her story. GK Barry, We Need To Talk Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and disordered eating. We have included links to support charities and resources here: The Rape Crisis England & Wales 24/7 Support Line is available day and night on 0808 500 2222, with free online chat also available on their website https://linkly.link/2sHpO Beat Eating Disorders https://linkly.link/2sHpG MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow GK Barry here: https://www.instagram.com/gkbarry_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry Buy Grace’s Book - It's Giving Life: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving: https://linkly.link/2sHqS

(00:00) Intro

(01:37) How Paul and Grace First Met

(03:37) Grace vs GK Barry: What's the Difference?

(06:53) Why Grace Wanted to Come on We Need To Talk

(10:04) Growing Up Outside the UK

(15:15) Stepdad's Impact on Grace's Life

(18:38) Moving Back to the UK as a Child

(26:10) Shopify Ad

(27:23) Not Fitting In At School

(44:41) Struggles With Appearance

(52:45) Career Ambitions After Leaving School

(57:06) Paul Surprises Grace With A Letter

(01:07:23) The GK Barry Persona

(01:10:06) How Grace Monetised Her Social Media Success

(01:15:05) Grace's Rise From TikTok to Television

(01:21:48) Huel Ad

(01:22:55) Grace on Writing Her First Book

(01:25:14) Grace Opens Up About Her Experience of Sexual Assault

(01:37:47) When Grace Realised She Was Attracted to Women

(01:42:16) How Grace and Ella Met

(01:46:54) Why Grace and Ella's Relationship Works

(01:52:43) Grace Reads a Letter From Ella

(01:57:17) Grace's Love of Prosecco

(01:59:48) Most Memorable Conversation

(02:02:15) Paul's Takeaways

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Paul sits down with world-renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman to uncover the science behind love, marriage and lasting connection. They reveal why happy couples still argue, why 69% of relationship problems never truly go away, and why conflict itself isn’t what destroys relationships.

From the small daily behaviours that strengthen intimacy to the habits that can slowly damage a partnership, the Gottmans share decades of research into what makes relationships thrive. A fascinating conversation about love, trust, communication and the secrets behind couples who stay together.

(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Is Marriage Outdated?

(07:43) The Gottmans Define a Successful Relationship

(12:28) The Gottmans Explain the 6-Second Kiss

(16:20) The Number One Cause of Arguments in Relationships

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Love Island 2026 finalists Simba and Angelista reveal what really happened in the Love Island villa, from their relationship and the “villain edit” to the moments viewers never saw. The Love Island couple open up about falling in love on the show, exploring other connections, public pressure and Angelista’s experience as a Black woman in the villa.

Simba also opens up about growing up with his mother’s motor neurone disease, becoming one of her carers and how that responsibility shaped his ambition, emotions and the man he became. Together, Simba and Angelista revisit the private conversations that brought them closer, the moments that tested their relationship and what it was like falling in love under constant scrutiny.

Angelista also speaks candidly about desirability, representation and the pressure she felt knowing Black women were watching her experience unfold.

Raw, vulnerable and deeply personal, this is Simba and Angelista revealing the relationship and pressures that existed beyond the Love Island edit.

Simba and Angelista, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro (02:07) Why Simba Wanted To Talk (08:21) Did Simba Fall in Love on Love Island? (12:07) Simba's North London Upbringing & Zimbabwean Heritage (14:03) Simba's Mother's Health Condition (23:09) Simba's Parents' Divorce (29:33) How Simba Cares for His Mother (33:39) How Simba Applied for Love Island (36:41) Simba's First Impressions of Angie (40:20) Anthropic Ad (42:09) Angie's First Impressions of Simba (44:01) How Simba & Angie Established a Connection (47:22) The First Test of Their Relationship (52:17) Being a Black Couple on Love Island (54:55) When Simba & Angie Fully Trusted Each Other (58:33) Their Thoughts on Finishing Third (01:01:17) Did Angie Find Love on Love Island? (01:05:17) Angie's Experience as a Black Woman on Love Island (01:12:28) Why Angie Felt She Had Limited Options in the Villa (01:16:20) Diversity in Reality TV (01:19:57) The Positives of Angie's Love Island Experience (01:25:55) Paul's Takeaways

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Perrie Edwards sits down with Paul to reveal how a painfully shy girl with no confidence was pushed into auditioning for The X Factor and became one quarter of Little Mix.

(00:00) Intro

(00:24) Perrie's Childhood and Moving Around Growing Up

(04:07) Perrie Opens Up About Her Childhood Health Issues

(08:13) How Perrie's Childhood Shaped Her as an Adult

(11:20) Perrie on Living Without a Sense of Smell

(17:57) When Perrie Realised She Wanted to Become a Singer

(24:17) The Story Behind Perrie's X Factor Audition

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Farrah Abraham opens up about MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, becoming pregnant at 16, and losing the father of her daughter while she was still carrying Sophia. Farrah revisits being pregnant as she stood at Derek’s casket, the last words they exchanged, and the grief that followed while millions watched her become one of reality TV’s most controversial stars.

Farrah also reveals the reality behind Teen Mom, from the period she says she was living in her car while filming to the pressure of processing Derek’s death in the public eye. She reflects on fame, money, plastic surgery, her sex tape and why she now sees some of her most public decisions through the lens of depression, trauma and a desperate need to feel loved.

Now, with Sophia approaching adulthood, Farrah reflects on therapy, breaking patterns from her own childhood and choosing a different relationship with her daughter. Raw, unpredictable and deeply personal, this is Farrah Abraham confronting the moments the world judged without knowing what was happening behind them.

Farrah Abraham, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(03:32) Farrah Abraham's Childhood and Upbringing in Iowa

(04:40) Paul Shows Farrah a Childhood Photo With Her Parents

(06:13) Farrah Opens Up About the Reality of Her Childhood

(13:41) Paul Shows Farrah a Photo With Her Ex Derek

(14:58) Farrah and Derek's Relationship Before 16 and Pregnant

(20:26) The Last Time Farrah Saw Derek

(25:22) How Farrah Found Out Derek Had Died

(28:44) Farrah Opens Up About Derek's Funeral

(32:04) Farrah's Experience Filming 16 and Pregnant

(37:45) Huel Ad

(39:07) Teen Mom and Farrah's Tumultuous Relationship With Producers

(46:06) The Story Behind Farrah Abraham's Sex Tape

(51:51) Why Farrah Was Fired From Teen Mom

(54:51) Farrah Opens Up About Her Arrests

(56:54) Farrah's Relationship With Her Parents Today

(59:59) Farrah on Cosmetic Surgery and Body Dysmorphia

(01:07:05) Has Farrah Been in Love Since Derek?

(01:08:28) What Farrah Looks for in a Relationship

(01:12:46) Farrah Reveals Her Best and Worst Dates

(01:15:12) Paul Shows Farrah a Photo With Her Daughter Sophia

(01:17:23) How Farrah Has Changed as a Mother

(01:20:38) How Farrah Helps Sophia Navigate Growing Up in the Public Eye

(01:25:48) Farrah Reads a Letter From Her Daughter Sophia

(01:30:08) Why Farrah Abraham Is Running for Office in Texas

(01:36:22) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:42:04) Paul's Takeaways

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Paul Kemsley sits down with Paul to reveal the reality of filming The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills with ex-wife Dorit.

(00:00) Intro

(00:39) How PK Joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(07:08) PK's Life Before The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(09:07) How RHOBH Impacted PK's Family Life

(12:00) The Behind-the-Scenes Politics of RHOBH

(14:44) Why PK Left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(17:57) Does PK Love Himself Today?

(20:29) PK Opens Up About Online Trolls and Reality TV Fame

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Vikkstar opens up about the extraordinary rise of the Sidemen, the relentless work that built his YouTube career, and what happens when the group you built your life around begins to change. He reflects on KSI’s departure, the future of the Sidemen, and why they never really had an exit plan.

Vik looks back on going from a quiet teenager who never felt like he fitted in to turning down a place at UCL and spending up to 16 hours a day making videos. He reveals how YouTube became his entire identity, why he sometimes went days without speaking to anyone in real life, and how seven gamers accidentally created one of the biggest creator groups in the world.

He also speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the reality of having an incurable condition, and the impact years of relentless work had on his health and perspective. Vik reflects on criticism, success, money and the point at which he realised he needed a life beyond views, uploads and Vikkstar123.

From scoring at Wembley after being the kid nobody picked for football to building businesses alongside the Sidemen, this is a conversation about obsession, friendship, reinvention and the hidden cost of turning your childhood hobby into your whole life.

Vikkstar, We Need To Talk

This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below:

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(00:00) Intro
(02:18) Upbringing in Sheffield
(09:39) Vikkstar’s Pet Duck
(15:58) Identity as a Teenager
(17:03) How Vikkstar Started Making Gaming Videos on YouTube
(21:48) Why Vikkstar Started Appearing on Camera
(23:31) Realising YouTube Could Become a Business
(31:25) Shopify Ad
(32:27) Reality of Growing a YouTube Channel
(42:35) Paul Shows Vikkstar a Photo of The Sidemen
(43:42) How The Sidemen Were Formed
(49:28) The Sidemen's Goals and How They've Changed Over Time
(53:14) What It Was Really Like Living in the Sidemen House
(01:00:17) Dealing With Online Criticism
(01:04:31) Inside The Sidemen Business Empire
(01:08:50) How The Sidemen Handle Disagreements
(01:12:23) The Sidemen's Latest Projects
(01:17:00) Vikkstar's Music and DJ Career
(01:23:50) Struggle With Crohn's Disease
(01:33:32) Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s
(01:36:18) Future Goals
(01:38:01) Advice to His Younger Self
(01:40:27) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:43:23) Paul's Takeaways

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Divorce lawyer James Sexton breaks down what divorce really means, what you need to know before leaving a marriage, and why the smartest decisions are often made long before the legal paperwork begins.

James explains how divorce works, what happens when a marriage is legally terminated, and the key questions people should consider before starting the process. From dividing assets to preparing for what comes next, this episode offers clear guidance for anyone considering divorce or trying to understand it.

We're Talking Divorce

(00:00) Intro

(00:30) James' Definition of Divorce

(02:28) What to Do if You're Unhappy in Your Marriage

(07:40) When Should You Speak to a Divorce Lawyer?

(12:04) Three Things to Know Before Getting Married

(14:46) The Number One Cause of Divorce

(19:42) The Future of Marriage and Divorce Rates

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