Best Michelle Elman Podcasts (2024)

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How To Break The Habit of Criticism 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

Do you criticise others a lot? Do you find it difficult to have intimacy? Do you tend to see the bad before the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why criticism is so destructive for your personal relationships and why it breaks both trust and intimacy. She discusses why criticism is a habit and share with you…

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How To Change Your Mood In A Minute 13:49

1+ y ago13:49

13:49

Do you get nervous before a job interview? Would you love to be more confident public speaking? Do you wish you had more control over your mood? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares her top secret way she prepares for public speaking, live TV interviews and any big work moments. It's a technique which can calm your nerves …

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Listen To This If You Have A Temper 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

9:16

Do you have a big temper? Do you find it difficult to stay calm in conflict? Do you get heated really quickly? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares three quick tips that you can use in the moment when you lose your temper. She talks about how our relationship with anger is warped and the way we discuss it in society isn't …

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The Best Work Boundary I Have Heard 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

11:27

Do you find it hard to let yourself rest? Do you struggle to stop working? Are you guilty of doing one small task on your day off? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares a workplace boundary that her friend told her about and why it's such a brilliant company policy. She shares with you her policy on 100% work and 100% rest …

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The Phrase I Hate Most In The World 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

Do you feel forced to be more positive? Do you feel pressure to make meaning out of trauma? Do you find it hard to see the good? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about the phrase she hates most in the world and how it's laced with toxic positivity. She discusses how toxic positivity doesn't help use especially in the co…

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One Question To Gain Confidence and Combat Fear 12:18

1+ y ago12:18

12:18

Do you find it hard to do something new? Do you worry about asking for favours? Do you want to feel more confident in work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares with you one question she used to help her do the scariest part of being an author. She talks you through how embodying someone else can be a really useful tool an…

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Why You Should Let Yourself Go 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

Do you worry about what you look like? Have you been told you've let yourself go? Do you feel sad for no reason? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what 'letting yourself go really means'. She talks about how your external appearance can reflect how you are feeling internally and how that can actually liberate you. …

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Gym Intimidation Is So Unnecessary! 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

Do you get too intimidated to go to the gym? Do you worry people are judging you when exercising? Do you struggle to know how gym machines work? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about an experience in the gym where someone laughed at her while she was trying to figure out how the machine works. She discusses how gym int…

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Stop Making Fast Friendships! 11:06

1+ y ago11:06

11:06

Do you make friendships really quicky? Do you find they rarely last? Do you want to know how to make friendships more sustainably? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how fast friendships are a recipe for disaster and why intensity plays a key role. She talks about how to build relationships more sustainably and shar…

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Happiness Is Not A Goal 11:41

2y ago11:41

11:41

Do you want to feel happier in life? Do you worry that others have a happier life than you do? Do you feel guilty if you don't feel grateful? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about happiness and why believing we deserve to be happy can have a downside. She talks about how the pressure to be happy can actually mean you i…

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Stop Testing Your Relationships! 10:31

2y ago10:31

10:31

Do you stop texting your friends to see if they will notice? Do you have difficulty asking your partner for what you need directly? Do you often think 'the grass is greener' when in a relationship? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about why testing your relationships doesn't work. She talks about how shows like Love Isl…

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When You Need To Mind Your Own Business 11:38

2y ago11:38

11:38

Do you think your friends are making the wrong decision? Do you find it hard to keep your opinions to yourself? Do you want to know how to set boundaries around repeating the same conversation? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how we need to let the people in our lives make their own mistakes. She talks about how …

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What's The Difference Between A Boundary And An Ultimatum? 9:07

2y ago9:07

9:07

Do you believe setting a boundary is a threat? Do you give ultimatums when you don't get your way? Do you struggle to compromise? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about ultimatums and what the difference is between giving an ultimatum and setting a boundary. Michelle talks about how compromises often leave both parties …

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How To Know If You Need Too Much External Validation 9:22

2y ago9:22

9:22

Do you rely on external validation a lot? Do you need compliments to feel secure? Do you think you are needy to ask for reassurance? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how external validation and internal validation affect us. She discusses how you can do both and why external validation isn't a bad thing. She talks…

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Why You Need Boredom In Your Life 9:50

2y ago9:50

9:50

Do you get bored easily? Do you take your boredom as a sign that you are dissatisfied with life? Do you struggle to finish what you've started? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how boredom creates room for creativity and why it's necessary in order to be successful in life, relationships and your goals. She discus…

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Are You A High or Low Reactor? 14:04

2+ y ago14:04

14:04

Do you feel disappointed when someone does react the way you want? Do you find yourself getting annoyed at people for things you used to love in them? Do you assume people don't care about you? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how your reactions aren't always a good indicator of what you are feeling inside. She di…

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You Do Not Need Your Parents' Approval 11:24

2+ y ago11:24

11:24

Do you still worry about letitng down your parents? Do you find it hard to make decisions without other people's input Do you struggle to see your own opinion as important? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about waiting for your parents' approval will limit you and how it can impact your life if you aren't conscious of …

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Get A Hobby You Are Rubbish At 15:35

2+ y ago15:35

15:35

Are you a perfectionist? Do you worry about looking silly? Do you feel guilty if you aren't being productive Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle makes a case for why you need a hobby you are bad at and why it changed her life in so many ways. She talks about the different hobbies she has found and why being intentional about not…

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How To Be Fearless + Why That Shouldn't Be The Goal 16:56

2+ y ago16:56

16:56

Do you wish you were more fearless? Do you find yourself declining opportunities because you are scared? Would you like to know the secret to managing fear? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how there is a myth around fearlessness that doesn't serve us and creates an unrealistic goal. She talks about how she overco…

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Listen To This On Your Worst Days 13:39

2+ y ago13:39

13:39

Do you have days where you struggle to get out of bed? Does your self-care go out the window when you have bad mental health? Do you need a way to simplify looking after your basic needs? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how Honey Ross introduced to a really basic way to look after your self-care when life gets ha…

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Top Writing Tips From An Author 27:09

2+ y ago27:09

27:09

Do you think you are a bad writer? Would you like to be an author someday? Are you curious about how you get a book deal? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how she got book deals for Am I Ugly? and The Joy of Being Selfish and how the writing process differs when you submit a book on proposal vs. a full manuscript.…

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You Are Allowed To Be Asleep By Midnight 10:36

2+ y ago10:36

10:36

Do you want an alternative to New Years resolutions? Do you dread staying up for NYE? Do you want to know how to make the most of 2022 Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about what she does at the end of every year to take all the lessons and learning from this year into the next. She shares why yearly reviews have become…

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Stop Judging Your Year As Good Or Bad 10:28

2+ y ago10:28

10:28

Do you believe there are good or bad people? Do you think you aren't judgemental? Have you been saying this is a bad year? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how the labels 'good' and 'bad' could be negatively impacting your perceptions. She discusses how these are judgements and why we have a system in our brain th…

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You Are Allowed To Hate Christmas 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

11:06

Do you dread Christmas? Do you compare your family to others? Does your Christmas meal always end in a fight? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle reassures you that you aren't alone if Christmas isn't your thing and the holiday period is tough for you to get through. She talks about how you can make this weekend a more peaceful …

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7 Beliefs That Helped Me In My Lowest Lows 15:12

2+ y ago15:12

15:12

Are you currently going through a rough time? Have you ever wondered if you will ever stop crying? Are you finding it really hard to keep the faith that life will get better? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares the beliefs and mindsets she uses in her own life when life is throwing you hurdles one after another and you do…

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Body Positive Movement + How To Love Exercise Without Hating Your Body 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

Do you want to exercise without hating your body? Is it hard to understand how someone can actually love exercise? Can body positivity and fitness co-exist? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how she went from hating movement to loving exercise. She gives you practical tips to change your relationship with exercise …

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3 Ways You Might Be Breaking Intimacy 16:26

2+ y ago16:26

16:26

Do you struggle to build intimacy? Is it hard for you to show appreciation? Have you found that you feel less connected to the people in your life? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle shares the three things that she is unlearning in her own life that leads to intimacy and connection being broken in all relationship. She discuss…

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What Body Confidence Really Looks Like 24:52

2+ y ago24:52

24:52

Do you wish you were body confidence? Do you think body positivity means being positive about your body? Do you think body neutrality is a more realistic goal? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about the difference between body confidence and body positivity and why labels can often confuse your own body image. She discu…

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What I Learnt From A Funeral + Telling People How Much You Care When They Are Still Alive 15:26

2+ y ago15:26

15:26

Is telling people how you feel about them a scary prospect? Do you struggle to know how to compliment people? Would you like the people in your life to feel more appreciated? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about how a funeral made her evaluate whether she'd told the people she cares that she loves them. She talks abou…

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Criticism Is Not Love + Healing Childhood Shame 15:47

2+ y ago15:47

15:47

Did you hear the phrase 'I'm only telling you for your own good' as a child? Were you told 'if I can't tell you, who will'? Do you find it hard to make mistakes without shaming yourself? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle talks about criticism and how it affects your self-esteem. She talks about why when a parent specifically c…

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What Procrastination Really Means + Why Quitting Is Part Of Success 21:12

2+ y ago21:12

21:12

Are you a big procrastinator? Do you just believe you are lazy? Were you taught that never quitting was the key to success? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Michelle explains why the podcast is undergoing a little bit of a change and adapting to a more casual approach. She talks about how procrastination is a word often used to distra…

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RE-RELEASE with Travis Alabanza 39:56

2+ y ago39:56

39:56

In honour of #transawarenessweek, we wanted to re-release one of our favourite episodes with one of our favourite people, Travis Alabanza. Travis is an established writer, performer, and theatre maker, known for their outstanding pieces that engage audiences in the conversation around trans politics and the queer experience. In this Ep we speak abo…

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Apologies: Why do I not believe people when they apologize? 40:13

3y ago40:13

40:13

Why do I not believe people when they apologize? How do I forgive myself and know I won't do it again? Should I continue to persist when someone doesn't accept your apology? How do I ask for an apology for something that happened ages ago? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on apologies and explains what a good apology involves. She discus…

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Red Flags: Is it a red flag if they never ask about me? 49:26

3y ago49:26

49:26

Is it a red flag if they never ask about me? What are the warning signs for emotional unavailability? Are there any clues that someone is going to ghost? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on red flags and defines what a red flag is. She explains the actual meaning of red flags and why this word should not be used to describe everything. S…

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Breakups: How do I know I made the right decision? 36:39

3y ago36:39

36:39

Can you still stay friends if one person likes the other and it's not reciprocated? Should you end it if they don't want kids and you do? How do you know your breakup was the right decision? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on breakups and discusses the importance of making sure breakups are clean breaks. She talks about whether you actu…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Kenny Ethan Jones 46:17

3y ago46:17

46:17

This episode is the last episode of season 3, can you believe it?! Today I am speaking to a truly inspirational person, who’s work I’ve been admiring on my feed for years now, its the model, activist, entrepreneur and all round superstar, Kenny Ethan Jones! Kenny’s career in activism was launched after appearing in Pink Parcels’ I’M ON campaign, in…

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Family: If I cut them out, will I regret it when they die? 39:38

3y ago39:38

39:38

If I cut family out, will I regret it when they die? What can you do when family treat me like I'm stupid? Is it OK to set boundaries over emails and text? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on family relationships and discusses how we should hold the same standards of treatment in our familal relationships than any other relationship in o…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Lou Northcote 38:56

3y ago38:56

38:56

Hello and welcome back to the penultimate episode of Season 3! Today on the show I'm speaking to changemaker Lou Northcote. Lou is an activist, influencer and ex-model, known for her notable campaign #FreeThePimple, a skin positivity movement. After developing acne, Lou’s modelling career was put on hold, so she decided to challenge the skin stigma…

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Sex: How Do You Have The Consent Conversation Without Turning Them Off? 38:35

3y ago38:35

38:35

How do you have a consent conversation without turning them off? What do you do when penetration just doesn't work? Can you have a casual relationship without moving too quickly? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on sex and discusses how we focus too much on the penis and penetration in sex. She talks about how we need to prioritise femal…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Michelle Elman 46:09

3y ago46:09

46:09

In today's show I'm speaking to life coach, activist and author Michelle Elman. You might be familiar with Michelle’s work from her notable campaign, Scarred not Scared, which came about after Michelle decided there was little representation for people who had scars. Having had many surgeries herself, Michelle wanted to use her platform and share h…

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Life Changes: What If I Can't Cope With The Responsibility? 39:02

3y ago39:02

39:02

When you change a lot, is it normal to want to change your friends? How do you stop worrying about future responsibility coming into your life? And what do you do when you aren't sure who you are anymore? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on life changes and asks that we notice the distinction between the adjustment process vs a settled c…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Poppy Jay & Rubina Pabani 35:31

3y ago35:31

35:31

Joining me on today's show are two women, whose podcast has honestly been getting me through lockdown, It's the amazing duo & wonderful hosts of Brown Girls Do It Too, Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani!! I'm so excited about this episode and had so much fun recording it. If for some reason you’ve been living under a rock for the past year and aren't fami…

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Infidelity: Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater? 33:07

3y ago33:07

33:07

How do you trust a new partner when the last one cheated on you? Is it true that "once a cheater, always a cheater"? And how do you end it with someone if the trust is broken for good. In this episode, Michelle answers questions on infidelity and talks about why what constitutes as cheating will change for every person. She talks about how cheating…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Tyla Grant 36:37

3y ago36:37

36:37

Welcome to another episode of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast! Today I'm speaking to someone who I’ve been really keen to get on the podcast, it’s changemaker Tyla Grant. Tyla is a model, podcaster and activist who campaigns to raise awareness about autism in adulthood. She is also the founder of Black and Neurodiverse, a platform which supports the perso…

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Self Worth: How Do I Stop Self Sabotaging Myself? 36:58

3y ago36:58

36:58

What do you do when you feel like you can never do enough personal development? How do you stop self-sabotaging your own success? And what do you do if you feel like an imposter when you are confident? In this episode, Michelle answers questions on self worth, what it is and how to build your own. She talks about how a lot of the self worth convers…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Alice Skinner 47:26

3y ago47:26

47:26

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast! Today I’m speaking to someone whose work I have been admiring online, and in real life for a few years now, it's the incredibly talented illustrator Alice Skinner. I have been obsessed with Alice’s work for a long time, and after I realised she was also part of the activist collectiv…

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Perfectionism: How Do I Address My Fear Of Failure? 37:17

3y ago37:17

37:17

In this episode, Michelle answers questions on what to do if you feel like your friends expect you to be perfect, how do you handle someone else's perfectionism affecting you in group projects and how to heal how fear of failure so it doesn't affect your life anymore. She talks about how she believes perfectionism is used as a protection from the e…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Amrou Al-Kadhi 31:01

3y ago31:01

31:01

Welcome to another episode of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast! This week I am speaking to the incredibly talented writer, author, performer, and filmmaker Amrou Al-Kadhi, or Glamrou as some may know them. I’ve been looking forward to speaking to Amrou ever since I finished their book, ‘Life As A Unicorn’ , an incredibly moving memoir documenting their jou…

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Single Life: Am I Happy Single Or Too Scared To Date? 38:38

3y ago38:38

38:38

In this episode, Michelle answers questions on how to handle jealousy at other people happy in love, whether people actually do change their mind about wanting a marriage and kids and when being single is just a disguise for not wanting to make yourself vulnerable to date. She talks about why she had a period of being consciously single and how tha…

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The Cheer Up Luv Podcast: Stella Creasy 32:04

3y ago32:04

32:04

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast. Today I am speaking to a very exciting guest, it's the Labour MP for Walthamstow, Stella Creasy! Stella has now been an MP for Walthamstow for 10 years, and has worked on notable campaigns to tackle online harassment, domestic abuse and islamophobia. Stella also made history as the f…

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