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
23 episodes
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...
Men’s Mental Health: Why Men Hide Their Emotions & The Cost of Silence
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 expressin...
Workplace Burnout: Signs, Causes & How to Recover Before It’s Too Late
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.<...
How to Pass a Job Interview: What Hiring Managers Really Look For
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 j...
Sexual Harassment at Work: What to Do, Red Flags to Watch For & How to Protect Yourself
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 har...
Networking at Events and Using LinkedIn to Find Your Next Job
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 strategical...
The Psychology of Red Flags, Attachment & Why We Stay
“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, confli...
The White Man in the Corporate World
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 ...
Why Politics Is Dividing Friendships (And How to Stay Connected)
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, ...
When IVF Fails & Motherhood Eludes 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. Inf...
Alone For Christmas & New Year
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 ...
