• We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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  • When someone says to you 'we need to talk', how does that make you feel? The hardest conversations to have are also the most important. Paul C Brunson, the world’s most influential matchmaker and TV star, brings his insightful commentary on how to create and sustain successful relationships through vulnerability, connection and understanding. From weekly conversations with industry experts and familiar faces, Paul promises to support your personal growth, provide practical insights, and deliver actionable advice that will add value to your relationships. Ready to deepen those connections? Then you’re in the right place. Instagram: @paulcbrunson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcbrunson
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  • Talia Mar’s Relationship With Sidemen’s Miniminter “We Didn’t Sleep Until 8AM On First Date!”

    Talia Mar’s Relationship With Sidemen’s Miniminter “We Didn’t Sleep Until 8AM On First Date!”
    Apr 1 2025
    This episode of We Need To Talk sees YouTuber and singer Talia Mar share the defining moments that have shaped her life. She opens up about her whirlwind romance with Simon (AKA Sidemen's Miniminter) - from their instant connection on their first date to how they plan to parent their child in the public eye. Talia candidly discusses being diagnosed with autism at 25, the struggles of masking, feeling different, and how it reshaped her understanding of herself. She also opens up about navigating pregnancy with ASD and why so many women remain undiagnosed on the spectrum. Talia reflects on her school bullying experiences and the battle with anorexia that pushed her to her limits. This conversation is about Talia’s journey of self-discovery, embracing her autism, and how her deep connection with Simon helps them navigate the challenges of life together. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including anorexia. If you need support, please find resources below: MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/w5vNMYwowQb Beat Eating Disorders - https://g2ul0.app.link/gHK6cjr3ZRb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Talia here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/QUo550jhbSb TikTok - https://g2ul0.app.link/ZuoqY6lhbSb (1:51) Talia and Paul's Shared Connection with Sutton (2:48) Talia's Childhood (6:12) Talia's Childhood Love of Music (8:00) Talia's Experience of BRIT School (8:49) Talia's Experience of Bullying at Her Previous School (10:45) Talia's Mental Health Struggles at School (13:57) Talia's First Best Friend at 16 (14:47) Talia's Perspective on Romantic Relationships at 16 (15:37) How Did Talia Believe She Was Going to Be Successful in Music? (19:23) How Did Talia Know She Was Doing Something Right with Her YouTube Channel? (20:51) When Was Talia's First Monetisation from YouTube? (23:30) 'Tough Decisions' EP Release (25:50) Talia's Fellow BRIT Alumni (30:45) Talia's Emotional Regulation (33:59) Tinder Ad (34:55) How Talia Met Simon Minter (47:23) What Made Talia Fall in Love with Simon Minter? (49:26) Talia's First Impressions of the Sidemen (53:16) The Reaction to Talia and Simon Making Content Together (56:32) How Did Her Public Relationship with Simon Impact Talia's Work? (1:00:22) Did Talia Have Any Doubts About Her Engagement to Simon? (1:01:39) Talia's Autism Diagnosis (1:13:30) How Was Simon with Talia's Autistic Traits? (1:14:15) Talia and Simon's Wedding (1:16:06) Talia's Pregnancy (1:19:21) How Do Talia and Simon Plan to Manage Having a Baby in the Public Eye? (1:21:57) How Has Talia Found Being Pregnant? (1:25:42) What Is Talia Most Excited for Regarding Her Future? (1:27:22) Talia's Thoughts on Plastic Surgery (1:30:40) Talia's Struggles with Anorexia (1:38:16) Most Memorable Conversation (1:41:40) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • MAFS Star Ella Morgan "You Say I'm Crazy, You're With Katie Price Now!" Most Trans People Attempt To Take Their Lives

    MAFS Star Ella Morgan "You Say I'm Crazy, You're With Katie Price Now!" Most Trans People Attempt To Take Their Lives
    Mar 25 2025
    Married at First Sight star Ella Morgan sits down alongside her dad Chris for an emotional conversation about identity, acceptance and resilience. Ella opens up about knowing she was different as a child, the challenges of transitioning, the heartbreaking moments of self-doubt and how her relationships on MAFS and Celebs Go Dating shaped her journey. She and Chris reflect on their struggles to understand each other, the moments that nearly broke their family, and the unconditional love that brought them back together. Chris speaks candidly about his struggles in coming to terms with Ella’s transition to being her biggest supporter. Together, they address the misconceptions surrounding trans identities, the harsh realities of discrimination, and the power of unconditional love. A powerful conversation every parent and child needs to hear. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide and eating disorders. If you need support, please find resources below: MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/w5vNMYwowQb Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/zsXiEH8BORb Beat Eating Disorders - https://g2ul0.app.link/gHK6cjr3ZRb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Ella here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/T9GbS7j3ZRb TikTok - https://g2ul0.app.link/lTRuysm3ZRb (0:00) Intro (1:27) Ella Being a Trans 'Advocate' Not an Activist (3:41) Ella Explains 'Dead-Naming' (6:14) Why Did Ella Go on MAFS? (9:53) Ella's Relationship History Before MAFS (12:07) Safety as a Trans Person (14:40) What Were Ella's Lessons from MAFS? (20:18) Ella's 'Ill-Advised' Relationship on Celebs Go Dating (23:26) Adobe Ad (24:26) Tinder Ad (25:18) Ella's Reaction to Three-Year-Old Evan (27:54) What Was Ella's Childhood Like? (30:10) Ella's Experience at School (31:54) Societal Scripts Around Gender (33:44) When and How Ella Realised She Was Trans (36:51) Ella's Experience of Bulimia (43:52) Ella's Experience of Suicide at 16 (50:01) Ella Coming Out as Trans to Her Mum (54:04) Ella First Presenting as a Woman (55:44) How the Rest of Ella's Family Found Out Her True Identity (57:34) Ella's Dad Joins the Conversation (58:59) How Did Chris Find Out About Ella's True Identity? (1:00:53) How Did Chris Feel When He First Found Out About Ella? (1:02:56) Paul Shows Chris a Picture of Him and Ella from 2001 (1:04:43) What Were Chris' Hopes and Dreams for Ella as a Child? (1:06:25) How Chris Dealt with Changing Terminology After Finding Out (1:09:10) When Did Chris Realise Ella's Identity Wasn't Just a Phase? (1:11:02) Public Reaction to Ella Presenting as a Woman (1:12:49) Ella's Experience of Gender Reassignment Surgery (1:15:27) Chris' Experience of Ella's Transition Surgery (1:17:13) Stats on Suicide in Transgender People (1:17:57) Ella's Second Experience with Suicide (1:19:42) How Did Chris Deal with Ella's Suicide Attempt? (1:21:35) How to Hold Space for Someone in Crisis (1:22:29) What Is the 'Work' for Families During a Transition? (1:25:29) Support for Parents of Transgender People (1:27:23) What Ella's Transition Means to Chris (1:29:26) Paul and Chris' Experience of Transphobia Among Friends (1:31:02) Why Ella Is the Bravest Person Chris Knows (1:34:02) Chris' Advice to Parents of Transgender Children (1:34:43) Ella's Procedures and the Costs (1:38:23) Statistics on Transgender Employment Rates (1:39:40) Most Memorable Conversation (1:43:19) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Jordan Stephens EXCLUSIVE: I Want To Tell JADE I Love Her ALL THE TIME! I Was Shamed For Going Down On Girls!

    Jordan Stephens EXCLUSIVE: I Want To Tell JADE I Love Her ALL THE TIME! I Was Shamed For Going Down On Girls!
    Mar 18 2025
    In this episode of We Need To Talk, Jordan Stephens opens up like never before. The musician, writer, and actor shares the untold story behind his rise to fame with Rizzle Kicks, the struggles that nearly broke him, and the pivotal moments that shaped his life. Jordan reflects on his battles with addiction, the weight of fame, and the personal challenges he’s faced behind closed doors. For the first time, Jordan reflects on a period where he felt his lowest and how a phone call with his mum brought him back from the edge. Now, in a high-profile relationship with Jade Thirlwall, Jordan opens up about how they navigate their relationship in the spotlight, and whether marriage and fatherhood are on the cards. Paul and Jordan have a powerful conversation around masculinity, exploring the struggles men face with emotions, intimacy, and societal pressures. This is Jordan Stephens as you’ve never seen him before. Support charities: MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/w5vNMYwowQb Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/zsXiEH8BORb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Jordan here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/eQmG1muoJRb TikTok - https://g2ul0.app.link/n3LMyDBoJRb Book: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs - https://g2ul0.app.link/iC6Y7KJjNRb Audio Active - https://g2ul0.app.link/h2gPqvCjNRb (00:00) Intro (01:36) Influence of Jordan’s Mum and Dad on His Upbringing (02:53) When Did Jordan Realise His Parents Were Anti-Establishment? (04:24) Jordan’s Experiences on His Childhood Estate (06:05) Jordan’s Parents’ Situation When He Was a Child (07:28) Jordan Moving to Brighton at 10 (08:25) What Did Jordan Think of His Parents Growing Up? (10:38) Jordan’s Complicated Relationship With Class (13:37) Jordan’s Experience as a Young Mixed-Race Man in Brighton (17:25) How Does Jordan Categorise Himself? (22:01) Jordan’s Early Experiences With Drugs (26:33) Changing Attitudes Towards Sex (27:38) The ‘Bizarre’ Story of Jordan Losing His Virginity (32:48) When Did Jordan Fall in Love With Hip-Hop? (35:17) The Origins of Rizzle Kicks (39:08) How Jordan Made ‘Down With the Trumpets’ (43:13) Does Jordan Have Any Regrets About His Music Career? (48:19) Paul Loves Jordan’s Book ADHD (49:29) Paul and Jordan’s Thoughts on the State of Masculinity (54:37) Internalised Homophobia (58:53) The Kinsey Scale: Understanding Sexuality (1:00:28) Jordan’s Experience at ‘The Bridge’ (1:05:24) Adobe Express Ad (1:06:24) Tinder Ad (1:07:34) Jordan’s Experience With Suicide and Suicidal Ideation (1:16:13) Jordan’s ‘Break-Up’ With His Mother (1:22:05) Jordan’s ‘Type’ (1:23:33) How Jordan Met JADE (1:30:26) Jordan’s Thoughts on Polyamory (1:32:20) Jordan’s Thoughts on the ‘L Word’ (1:34:52) Jordan and JADE's First Date (1:38:56) Will Jordan and JADE Get Married? (1:42:06) Jordan’s Thoughts on Fatherhood (1:47:44) How Jordan Navigates Being in a High-Profile Relationship (1:54:10) Jordan Praises Paul and WNTT (1:56:27) Most Memorable Conversation (2:00:04) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 6 mins

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