Before Adwoa (briefly) leaves the chat to welcome her baby (!!!) -- you're in for a treat...

In a very special episode of Gurls Talk, Adwoa sits down with acclaimed actress Denise Gough for a compelling conversation about her role in the play "People, Places, and Things." Together, they delve into themes of addiction, trauma, and the portrayal of these issues on stage.

Denise Gough won ‘Best Actress’ at the 2016 Olivier Awards and at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for her performance as Emma in People Places & Things originally at the National Theatre in 2015.  She went on to win her second Olivier Award (‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’) for her performance in Tony Kushner's Angels in America for which she was nominated for a Tony Award®  when the National Theatre production transferred to Broadway. Gough has also been nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in Clara Salaman incendiary three-part ITV series Too Close. More recently she played the role of Dedra Meero in Disney+’s hugely successful Star Wars spin-off series, Andor.

People, Places, and Things will run until August 10th at the Trafalgar Theatre  in London. You can buy tickets here. 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Denise Gough 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach 

Composer: Mikey Long 

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast.

Carmen is a social worker, grief counsellor and death doula. Carmen is also the co-founder of BIPOC Death and Grief Talk, along with Kayla Carter, where they run free grief talks and grief education workshops for BIPOC individuals. Carmen and Kayla's goal is to embrace the intricate layers of racialized grief, providing a space for validation and support among fellow grievers. Simultaneously, they seek to challenge and deconstruct Eurocentric notions surrounding death, grief, and loss, working towards destigmatizing discussions around mortality.

You can follow BIPOC Death and Grief Talk on Instagram @bipocdeathgrieftalk

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc.

Host: Adwoa Aboah

Guest: Carmen Galvan

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Editor: Morgan Muse

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts

Composer: Mikey Long

Special thanks to Kayla Carter.

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast. 

Paloma Elsesser is a supermodel and advocate for inclusivity in the fashion industry (and beyond). Winner of the British Fashion Council's 2023 Model of the Year award, Paloma is a trailblazer who uses her platform to challenge beauty standards and promote self-acceptance. 

You can follow Paloma on Instagram @palomija 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Paloma Elsesser

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Editor: Morgan Muse

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts 

Composer: Mikey Long 

This podcast is generously supported by Jo Malone London 

Holly Madison is a model, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author. She gained fame for her role in the reality show "The Girls Next Door," showcasing life at the Playboy Mansion. Beyond her entertainment career, Holly is an advocate for body positivity and recently shared her late in life autism diagnosis with the world. 

Follow Holly on Instagram @hollymadison

Follow Holly on TikTok @hollyjeanmadison 

You can watch Holly on the Investigation Discovery series "Lethally Blonde" and you can listen to Holly (and Bridgette!) on their podcast "Girls Next Level: Podcast." 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Holly Madison 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio 

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach 

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts

Composer: Mikey Long 

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast. 

​​**This episode of the Gurls Talk podcast discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide and the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. 

While we aim to provide a supportive space for these conversations, we recognize that they may be distressing for some listeners. It's important to remember that help is available. 

In the United States, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. For support in the UK, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 0800 689 5652. 

If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to a friend, family member, loved one, coach, counselor, or seek professional help.

Remember, you are not alone.**

R;pple Suicide Prevention was founded in 2021 by Alice Hendy after she tragically lost her only sibling, Josh, to suicide. 

Josh had been searching for techniques to take his own life through harmful internet searches. Witnessing the lack of appropriate support available online, Alice was inspired to take action and R;pple was born. 

You can learn more about R;pple by heading to www.ripplesuicideprevention.com 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah

Guest: Alice Hendy

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts 

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Composer: Mikey Long 

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast. 

Zoe Terakes (they/he) is a non-binary and trans masculine Australian actor best known for their roles in the movie "Talk To Me" and the TV series "Nine Perfect Strangers." 

Zoe will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the first trans actor in the Disney+ series "Ironheart." 

Including being an incredible actor, Zoe is a champion for queer representation in the media and has become a prominent voice in the entertainment industry. Their work not only entertains but also inspires audience to think critically about important social issues. 

You can follow Zoe on Instagram @zoeterakes. 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Zoe Terakes 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach 

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts 

Composer: Mikey Long

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast. 

10 years ago Tally and Adwoa met in recovery. 10 years later Tally and Adwoa reconnect again at The Jo Malone Townhouse to discuss their recovery journey, the challenges they've encountered, and what they've learned along the way. 

Talitha Fosh is a qualified psychotherapist who primarily works with addiction. She is nine years clean from alcohol and drugs, and a recovered anorexic. Talitha has worked in an addiction rehab centre, as well as with clients in her own private practice, Therapised. 

Tally's debut book HOOKED is available in the UK on May 14, 2024. 

You can follow Tally on Instagram @therapised. 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Talitha Fosh 

Live Event Producer: Eve Swayland 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Editor: Tiernan Dixon 

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts  

Special thanks to Jo Malone London Townhouse for their generous support of the podcast. 

Born to Hollywood icons Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Tallulah Willis was raised in the glare of the spotlight, a reality that shaped her upbringing in profound ways.

As a kid Tallulah faced vicious online bullying that impacted her mental health and led to the development of a years long eating disorder. Today Tallulah uses her platform to shed light on the challenges she's faced in an effort to reduce stigma and promote greater understanding and support for others. 

You can follow Tallulah on Instagram @buuski 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah

Guest: Tallulah Willis 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts

Editor: Morgan Muse

Composer: Mikey Long 

This podcast is generously supported by Jo Malone London. 

Our dear friend Julia Samuel is here!

Julia is a celebrated psychotherapist specializing in grief, who has spent the last three decades working with bereaved families.

Julia is a three-time bestseller of the books Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass, and her latest book Every Family Has a Story.

She is the host of the acclaimed podcast Therapy Works and the developer of the app Grief Works: Self-care & Love that helps users navigate grief after the death of a loved one.

You can follow also Julia on Instagram @juliasamuelmbe 

In this episode we discuss: 

• Sobriety

• The silence around generational trauma

• Finding resilience in the face of pain

• And Julia Samuel answers Gurls Talk community questions 

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Julia Samuel 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Composer: Mikey Long 

Special thanks to Jo Malone London. 

Freida Pinto is a critically-acclaimed actress, a mother, a women's and human rights activist, and entrepreneur. 

Today we discuss... pregnancy loss, what people don't tell you about postpartum (but should), the guilt that comes with being a mother and having a career, prioritizing your mental health (no matter what), and what its like to be an entrepreneur... 

You can follow Freida on Instagram @freidapinto and you can learn more about Anya but heading to www.thisisanya.com

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Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Freida Pinto 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Composer: Mikey Long

Special thanks to Jo Malone London for their generous support of the podcast. 

Catherine Hardwicke is an iconic American filmmaker  best known for capturing the reality of the teenage experience on screen - from Twilight to Lords of Dogtown.  

Today we're reflecting on the cultural impact of Catherine's directorial debut "Thirteen" -- which was released over twenty years ago in 2003.  

Co-written with Nikki Reed,  "Thirteen" is a poignant and raw portrayal of adolescence, focusing on the turbulent life of a thirteen-year-old girl named Tracy. The film delves into Tracy's descent into rebellion and self-destructive behavior after she befriends a troubled peer, exploring themes of peer pressure, family dysfunction, and the search for identity in the midst of adolescence. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• The cultural impact of "Thirteen" 
• Depicting mental health, self-harm, and girlhood on screen 
• Euphoria 
• Advice for aspiring filmmakers 

You can follow Catherine on Instagram @catherinehardwicke to keep up with her
newest projects.

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Host: Adwoa Aboah 

Guest: Catherine Hardwicke 

Executive Producer: Gurls Talk, Inc. 

Producer: Wicked Child Studio 

Producer: Hailey Rovner Malach 

Production Assistant: Ginger Roberts 

Editor: Morgan Muse 

Composer: Mikey Long