Ella Podcasts
Tough times are hard to navigate. We share experiences, feelings and tools to cope and become resilient. Unpack what weighs us down - loss, grief, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, disappointment, sadness and change. Feel less alone and take away ideas to lift that dark cloud and face the future. Sprinkled with humour.
Creator / Host: Ella Sherman & Clinical Psychologist: Dr Jonathan Marshall with Two Special Guests per episode.
Episodes
36 episodes
COVID Jabs - Were We Protected or Controlled?
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 m...
How to Keep the Spark Alive in Long-Term Relationships | Rebuilding Intimacy & Desire
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 fa...
The Hidden Trauma of Job Hunting | Coping with Unemployment, Rejection & Career Burnout
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 ...
Do Women Still Need Men? Masculinity, Feminism & Modern Relationships
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...
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Why Laughter Is the Best Medicine | How Humour Reduces Stress, Anxiety & Burnout
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 l...
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Can Love Survive Cultural Differences? | Cross-Cultural Relationships Explained
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...
Weight Loss Jabs: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Shortcut? The Truth About Ozempic, Mounjaro & Obesity
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’v...
How Childhood Abuse Shapes Adult Life - Trauma, PTSD, Healing & Recovery
⚠️ 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 alw...
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Imposter Syndrome: Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Frauds
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 per...
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Women, Ageism & The Workplace: Why Experience Is Being Overlooked
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 th...
Does Sex Get Better After 45? The Truth About Intimacy, Desire & Middle Age
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...
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Why Corporate Workers Lose Their Creativity (And How to Get It Back)
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 ep...
The Psychology of Selling: Trust, Confidence & Human Behaviour in Business
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 ...
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Raising a Child on the Spectrum
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 ...
AI, Anxiety and the Future of Work: How Automation Is Reshaping Careers
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 Sh...
AI and the Future of Work: Will Jobs Be Replaced or Transformed?
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 i...
How to Deal With a Toxic or Narcissistic Boss Without Losing Yourself
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 Podc...
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Child Abuse and Trauma: Why Survivors Stay Silent and How It Affects Adult Life
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...
MeToo, Epstein & Weinstein: Power, Truth and the Cost of Allegations
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 allega...
How to Get a Promotion or Pay Rise - Without Begging for It
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.<...
Addiction Explained: Is It a Disease, a Choice, or a Response to Pain?
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 choic...
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Too Old to Be Hired? The Truth About Ageism Nobody Talks About
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...
Why Breakups Hurt So Much (And How to Heal After Heartbreak)
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 lo...
Managing Suicidal Thoughts: Finding Light in the Darkest Moments
*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...
