Breaking the Silence on Baby Loss with Perrie Edwards, Myleene Klass & Katherine Ryan | We're Talking Baby Loss Awareness
In honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Paul sits down with Perrie Edwards, Myleene Klass, and Katherine Ryan, who share their personal stories of grief and resilience. Miscarriage and baby loss are more common than we think, yet remain one of society's most unspoken struggles.
From the uncertainty of pregnancy to the heartbreaking reality of loss, they discuss what it means to grieve, to speak up, and to advocate for better support. Their stories remind us that no one has to face this alone.
This is a space for honesty, healing, and hope. You are not alone.
We're Talking: Baby Loss Awareness
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Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.
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Lou Teasdale Reveals The Reality Of Being On Tour With One Direction!
Beauty powerhouse Lou Teasdale opens up about life on the road with One Direction, her close friendship with Caroline Flack, and her mission to change the conversation around mental health.
Content warning: This episode includes discussion of self harm and suicide.
From styling the world’s biggest boyband to navigating the intense scrutiny of fame, Lou shares what life was really like behind the scenes with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne - from fans chasing cars to quiet one-to-one moments in the chair, where conversations often felt like therapy.
Lou reflects on her friendship with Caroline Flack - from the qualities that made everyone adore her, to navigating mental health challenges under the eyes of the world. Today, Lou channels her pain into purpose through her work with suicide-prevention charity Body & Soul, determined to ensure others get the help they need and to show that kindness can truly save lives.
Lou shares:
◽ How she became One Direction’s hair stylist
◽ Her favourite One Direction hairstyles
◽ The truth about working on The X Factor
◽ The reality TV transformations they weren’t allowed to do
◽ How mental health support is often left to “unqualified people”
◽ Insights from her close friendship with Caroline Flack◽ Why we need to do more on mental health awareness
◽ Her relationship with footballer Andy Carroll
Lou Teasdale, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro
(02:31) Why Lou wanted to join us
(04:07) How Lou became a make-up artist at 16
(05:51) Lou's choice to work as a make-up artist for boybands
(07:17) The role of a make-up artist outside aesthetics
(10:57) Lou's time on X-Factor
(15:20) How Lou met Caroline Flack
(16:51) How Lou ended up working with One Direction
(19:49) How did One Direction change as they found fame?
(22:00) Life on the road with One Direction
(25:52) Lou's most influential look whilst being with One Direction
(28:00) Lou reflects on the year anniversary of Liam Payne's death
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(35:27) The popularity of Caroline Flack
(39:35) What was most misunderstood about Caroline?
(42:27) The events in 2019 that impacted Caroline's life
(48:06) Caroline’s mental health struggles and navigating media coverage
(51:00) The role of friends and family in supporting Caroline’s well-being
(56:20) The events leading up to Caroline’s passing
(58:22) Lou's experience of discovering Caroline
(01:01:45) The '#BeKind' social media movement
(01:04:49) Lou's charity work with Body and Soul
(01:09:09) Lou's relationship with Caroline's mother
(01:11:34) Lou's relationship with Andy Carroll
(01:14:55) The tabloid treatment of Andy Carroll
(01:17:02) Who's the celebrity that's most surprised Lou?
(01:17:54) Which celebrity currently has the best hairstyle?
(01:18:54) Most memorable conversation
(01:23:02) A letter from Lou's sister
(01:26:35) Paul's Takeaways
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"Women In Unhappy Marriages Are 4x More Likely To Die" We're Talking Trauma with Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté explores what trauma really is, how it shapes who we become, and why so many people are living disconnected from their authentic selves.
From attachment styles to emotional wounds, Paul and Gabor break down how childhood experiences affect our adult relationships - and what it takes to truly heal.
Whether you're navigating your own trauma or trying to better understand someone you love, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path toward deeper connection.
We're Talking Trauma with Gabor Maté
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) How Does Gabor Define Trauma?
(03:40) How Many People Today Are Living in Trauma?
(05:46) How Do We Heal Our Trauma?
(08:21) How to Become Your Most Authentic Self
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(15:07) Attachment Styles
(20:23) How Do You Earn a 'Secure Attachment'?
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Shirley Ballas on "Disastrous Relationships" And The Dark Side Of Strictly!
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas joins us for an exclusive conversation about her extraordinary life on and off the dance floor. She also reflects on the loss of her brother David, and why she now campaigns to raise awareness around men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
From her early years on a Merseyside council estate to global fame, Shirley shares the resilience, heartbreak, and lessons that shaped her. She opens up about her family heritage, the bullying she endured through school years and beyond, and the sacrifices she made to rise to the top of the dance world. She speaks candidly about her relationships, turbulent love affairs and lifelong struggles with body image.
Shirley also takes us behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing - from a “disastrous” first audition to navigating the highs and lows of being on one of the biggest shows on television.
Shirley shares:
◽ How discovering her family heritage reshaped her identity
◽ The bullying that left lasting scars - and how she found strength through dance
◽ Walking away from a marriage at the peak of her career - and the regrets that followed
◽ The pressures of body image in the dance world and her experiences with surgery
◽ The moment her Strictly audition went wrong - and how she turned it around
◽ The toll of online trolling and public criticism as head judge
◽ Why championing men’s mental health is so important to her
◽ What happiness means today
Shirley Ballas, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro
(02:08) Otto and Shirley's Heritage
(06:49) Shirley's Upbringing in the Wirral
(09:15) Shirley's Experience of School
(12:10) How Shirley Became Obsessed with Dance
(15:06) Moving to London at 16
(18:40) Moving to Manchester and Starting Her Latin Dance Career
(22:13) Class in the UK and How It Relates to the Dance Industry
(29:56) How Shirley Met Corky Ballas
(35:46) Does Shirley Regret Leaving Sammy for Corky?
(44:42) Why Shirley and Corky's Relationship Came to an End
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(50:34) How Shirley Came to Be on Strictly Come Dancing
(55:10) The Enduring Popularity of Strictly
(01:00:37) Would Paul Go on Strictly?
(01:01:41) Who Is Shirley's Fantasy Strictly Contestant?
(01:03:05) Who Is the Biggest Surprise During Shirley's Time on Strictly?
(01:04:32) The Importance of Shirley's Brother David to Her Life
(01:14:41) Shirley's Battle With Body Image
(01:22:12) Shirley Reads a Letter to Her Younger Self
(01:25:44) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:31:16) Shirley and Celebs Go Dating
(01:37:38) Paul's Takeaways
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How Minecraft Can Make You Millions: We're Talking Streaming
Three of the UK’s biggest online creators - TommyInnit, DanTDM, and Talia Mar join Paul to explore what it really takes to build a streaming career. They share how they grew their platforms, stayed creative under pressure, and built communities that reach millions.
We’re Talking Streaming.
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) How Tommyinnit started his streaming career
(01:40) Tommy is one of the most followed people in the world
(02:50) How Tommy built his streaming following
(07:30) Tommy's Guiness Records
(10:35) How DanTDM became a full-time YouTuber
(13:22) The grind that led to Dan's success on YouTube
(17:00) 2017 Forbes Article about Dan
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(20:03) How Talia Mar started streaming and built her following
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The most powerful conversations are the ones we usually avoid. Hosted by Paul C. Brunson, We Need To Talk is a show that empowers people to have the conversations they avoid by creating a safe, supportive, and insightful space that encourages vulnerability, self-discovery, and real-world connection.
From breakups to breakthroughs, conflict to connection, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the human experiences and relationships that define us.
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