Honest conversations about mental health, toxic relationships, workplace struggles, grief, and life's tough times. Hosted by Ella Sherman with clinical psych…
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Guest: Dr Jonathan Marshall
What happens to your confidence when the career, status or success you built your identity around suddenly disappears? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Jonathan Marshall, Simon J. Littlewood and Samir Kothari to explore how job loss, unemployment, financial setbacks and failure can affect confidence, identity and self-worth.
35:37271 views · 1w ago · 35:37
Guest: Dr Ronina Stevens
If you truly love animals, should you always adopt rather than buy? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Victoria Toy and Kim Norman to explore the emotional, ethical and practical debate around adopting pets versus buying them from breeders or pet shops.
27:1233K views · 2w ago · 27:12
Guests: People Pleasing, Dr Ronina Stevens
When does being kind and considerate cross the line into constantly putting everyone else first? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Simon J. Littlewood and Jasmin Dhillon to explore why some people feel such a strong need to please others, where that pattern begins, and what it can cost us in our careers, relationships and sense of self.
30:5330K views · 3w ago · 30:53
Guests: Ethical Exits, Dr Jonathan Marshall
Being made redundant can feel deeply personal, even when you know it is a business decision. The shock, shame and stress of losing your job can make it incredibly difficult to think clearly — yet that is often the exact moment you are expected to review documents, understand your rights and negotiate your exit package. B4BA6E1 330pm 11th August 2026 - V2.txt
31:1648K views · 1mo ago · 31:16
Guest: Dr Ronina Stevens
Why are so many women still expected to manage menopause quietly while performing at the highest level of their careers? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, I’m joined by Dr Ronina Stevens, Clinical Psychologist at The Other Clinic; Latha Prasad, Corporate Change Consultant; and Kathleen Ngkaion, International School Administrator, to talk openly about menopause in the workplace, the impact it can have on confidence and performance, and why so many women still feel…
28:0211K views · 1mo ago · 28:02
Guest: Victoria Toy
Back to the Office — or Backwards? Is Remote Work Really the Future? Did working from home give employees their lives back — or did it quietly damage collaboration, learning and workplace culture? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore one of the biggest workplace battles of the post-pandemic era: work from home versus return to office. Is the debate really about productivity — or is it about trust, control and how senior leaders believe work should look?
35:1141K views · 1mo ago · 35:11
Guest: Amanda Lim
What if waiting to feel confident is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, we explore why body confidence often doesn’t come first — action does. Small, consistent choices can help rebuild self-belief, energy and a healthier relationship with your body after a period of feeling disconnected or neglecting yourself.
28:2320K views · 1mo ago · 28:23
Guest: Dr Jane Tuomola
What happens when someone you love dies - and life carries on, even though you feel completely changed? In this deeply personal episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr Jane Tuomola and Sapna Makwana to talk openly about grief, bereavement and the overwhelming pain of losing someone you love.
30:2811K views · 2mo ago · 30:28
Guest: Dr John Isaac
Why do so many people reach senior positions without ever becoming effective leaders? In this episode of Ella Podcasts, Dr Jonathan and I sat down with Dr John Isaac and Gary Brookes to explore what separates genuine leadership from simply having authority, a title or seniority.
27:4544K views · 2mo ago · 27:45
Guests: Past Lives, Stephen Lew
Can hypnosis really unlock memories from another lifetime, or is your mind simply creating an incredibly convincing story? Past life regression remains one of psychology’s most controversial subjects. While there is strong evidence that hypnotherapy can help with certain conditions, whether people can genuinely access memories from previous lives is a very different question.
33:2246K views · 2mo ago · 33:22
Guests: COVID Jabs, Brad Bowyer
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 most polarising periods in recent history: COVID, vaccine mandates, medical autonomy, public trust and the psychological impact of being either compliant or resistant.
20:2545K views · 2mo ago · 20:25
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 face: maintaining emotional and physical intimacy. As relationships evolve, desire often changes too—but that doesn’t mean connection has to disappear.
26:4245K views · 3mo ago · 26:42
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 exhausting reality of today’s job market. Losing a job isn’t just a financial setback—it can shake your confidence, identity, relationships and sense of purpose.
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