Episodes

  • The Battle to Be Skinny - with Danny Beard

    The Battle to Be Skinny - with Danny Beard
    Sep 4 2024

    Anna Richardson chats to broadcaster and Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard as they share an intimate look into Danny’s lifelong struggle with emotional eating, fad diets, and the growing trend of Ozempic use. In this very honest discussion, they explore the underlying issues driving Danny’s relationship with food and the impact of using “skinny jabs.” Does chasing thinness truly bring happiness?


    In this episode we’ll be talking about weight loss in a way that could be challenging if you have struggled with disordered eating. So here’s a reminder to always talk to your GP before starting a weight loss plan, and there’s some useful links here for some help and advice if you are struggling: https://audioalways.lnk.to/ItcantjustbemeIG


    And in future episodes, Anna will be answering YOUR dilemmas! If you have an 'It Can't Just Be Me' you would like discussed then get in touch with Anna by emailing hello@itcantjustbeme.co.uk




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    40 mins
  • Coming Back from Self Destruction with Jordan Stephens

    Coming Back from Self Destruction with Jordan Stephens
    Aug 28 2024

    Join Anna Richardson and the multi-talented musician, actor, and author Jordan Stephens for part two of their chat as they delve into his journey navigating ADHD, overnight fame and profound personal challenges. In this very candid conversation, Anna and Jordan openly discuss his struggles with anger and grief and how his self-soothing techniques ultimately led to a breakdown. Discover how hitting rock bottom became a catalyst for his incredible transformation towards sobriety, and finding his way back.


    In this episode, we have conversations around addiction and drug use which could be upsetting. If you’re looking for help and advice you can find some useful links here: https://audioalways.lnk.to/ItcantjustbemeIG


    If you have an It can't Just Be Me you would like discussed then get in touch with Anna by emailing hello@itcantjustbeme.co.uk


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    45 mins
  • Why is the country so angry? With Jordan Stephens

    Why is the country so angry? With Jordan Stephens
    Aug 21 2024

    Ahead of the series' full relaunch, join Anna and the multi-talented musician, actor, and author Jordan Stephens as they unpack the emotions surrounding the recent violence that has gripped the UK. In this mini-episode, after his heartfelt response went viral online, Jordan shares his insights on why he thinks people are experiencing such profound anger and why that anger is misdirected.


    It Can't Just Be Me returns on Wednesday August 28th.


    If you have an It can't Just Be Me you would like discussed then get in touch with Anna by emailing hello@itcantjustbeme.co.uk


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    16 mins
  • 41: Why do I feel so lonely? With Gaby Roslin

    41: Why do I feel so lonely? With Gaby Roslin
    Mar 27 2024
    Last week, it was reported that the middle-aged population in Britain is the loneliest in Europe, so Anna has invited TV presenter and broadcaster, Gaby Roslin, to interrogate why that might be.

    Gaby is passionate about curbing the epidemic of loneliness, which can impact people of all ages and looks different for everyone. In this episode, she shares some of what she’s learnt from her investigations into loneliness – including tips on how to prevent it, as well as explaining just how detrimental loneliness can be for both our physical and mental health.

    Alongside super-psychotherapist, Sam Pennells-Nkolo, Gaby and Anna offer advice to a listener in her 50s who feels lonely, despite having a busy and full life with family living close by. The trio offer her words of encouragement, recommend some strategies that might minimise her sense of loneliness, and suggest places where she could meet some like-minded folk.

    This is our final episode for this season of It Can’t Just Be Me, so we’ll be taking a short-break. But, fear not… we’ll be back soon! Stay subscribed to keep up to date with all future episodes.

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    Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through, it’s not just you.

    If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com

    This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional.

    From Podimo & Mags Creative

    Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale

    Editor: Kit Milsom

    Theme music: Kit Milsom

    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White

    Executive Producer for Mags: Faith Russell

    Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. You can also watch the full episode on Youtube.

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    44 mins
  • 40: My dad’s secret life? With Jaz Singh

    40: My dad’s secret life? With Jaz Singh
    Mar 20 2024
    The entire nation was gripped by the lies and betrayals in the hit TV show The Traitors, with viewers particularly impressed by Jaz Singh’s (a.k.a Jazatha Christie) ability to sniff out the traitors. Today, Anna has Jazatha Christie himself in the studio to talk about earth-shattering family secrets, to which Jaz is no stranger.

    When Jaz revealed on The Traitors that his dad has a second family, he was overwhelmed with messages on social media from people going through similar heartbreak over family betrayals.

    Together, Jaz and Anna tackle a dilemma from a listener who may be on the verge of a life-altering discovery. He’s unearthed something unexpected about his late dad that could force him to re-evaluate who his dad really was. Along with psychotherapist Fiona Kau, they debate the merits and risks of getting to the truth, bearing the consequences of finding out information you can't “unknow”, and what it means to re-build your life after secrets are unearthed.

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    Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through, it’s not just you.

    If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com

    This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional.

    From Podimo & Mags Creative

    Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale

    Editor: Kit Milsom

    Theme music: Kit Milsom

    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White

    Executive Producer for Mags: Faith Russell

    Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. You can also watch the full episode on Youtube.

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    37 mins
  • 39: The Cult of Wellness? With Charlotte Church and Michele Knight

    39: The Cult of Wellness? With Charlotte Church and Michele Knight
    Mar 13 2024
    The wellness industry is worth about $5 trillion worldwide and it feels like there's always something we should be spending money on to benefit our mind, body and soul. But the quest to feel our best can come at a cost that extends beyond the financial - it can impact our relationships too.

    Here to unpack the world of wellness, spirituality and radical healing with Anna is Charlotte Church (singer and founder of wellness and healing centre, The Dreaming) and Michele Knight (psychic, astrologer and Sunday-Times best-selling author).

    Together, they discuss a dilemma from a listener who is skeptical about his partner’s belief in alternative therapies and the validity of the wellness industry as a whole. They also address a dilemma from someone who is concerned his partner is becoming overly dependent on her psychic.

    During the conversation, Charlotte and Michele explore the tension between helping people and monetisation, the dangers of spiritual and psychic practices when not conducted ethically, and whether it’s possible to build a relationship with someone who fundamentally has different beliefs.

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    Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through, it’s not just you.

    If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com

    This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional.

    From Podimo & Mags Creative

    Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale

    Editor: Kim Milsom

    Theme music: Kit Milsom

    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White

    Executive Producer for Mags: Faith Russell

    Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. You can also watch the full episode on Youtube.

    Headshot by Rekha Garton


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    43 mins
  • 38: International Women’s Day Special - With Charlie Webster

    38: International Women’s Day Special - With Charlie Webster
    Mar 6 2024
    To mark International Women's Day this week, Anna puts the spotlight on one of the most dangerous issues that many women are facing - domestic abuse.

    Anna is joined in the studio by Charlie Webster (award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and Women's Aid Ambassador) who shares her own moving story of surviving abuse, Sarah Davidge (Women's Aid Head of Research) and psychotherapist Fiona Kau.

    Together, the group unpack a dilemma from a woman who had an abusive partner when her daughter was young. Along the way, they also touch on the subject more broadly, considering how society views victims of domestic abuse and what needs to be done to provoke meaningful change.

    The advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. You can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. There are further resources on the Women’s Aid website.

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    Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through, it’s not just you.

    If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com

    This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional.

    From Podimo & Mags Creative

    Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale

    Editor: Kit Milsom

    Theme music: Kit Milsom

    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White

    Executive Producer for Mags: Faith Russell

    Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. You can also watch the full episode on Youtube.

    Headshot by Laura Ribatallada


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    44 mins
  • 37: Facing shame as a trans person? With Jake Graf

    37: Facing shame as a trans person? With Jake Graf
    Feb 28 2024
    This episode centres around one powerful voicenote from a listener called Fiona – a trans woman who grew up in the 1950s. Fiona got in touch to share the turmoil she went through growing up and the ripple effect it’s had on her life. Fiona asks how we can stop young trans people today feeling the same level of shame and ultimately create a more accepting society for future generations.

    To unpack this question, Anna is joined by one of the most prominent trans male voices in the UK today Jake Graf, along with Sarah Taylor – a trans-woman who appeared on Naked Attraction twice: once before transitioning, and once after.

    Joining the trio, is Chris Sheridan (AKA - the queer-psychotherapist) to offer their expertise to this impassioned and important conversation about what it means to be transgender in the UK today.

    Jake is a patron for Mermaids, a charity that supports trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse young people and their families.

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    Have questions about sex? Divorce? Motherhood? Menopause? Mental health? With no topic off limits, Anna’s here to prove that whatever you’re going through, it’s not just you.

    If you have a dilemma you’d like unpacked, visit itcantjustbeme.co.uk and record a voice note. Or tell Anna all about it in an email to itcantjustbeme@podimo.com.

    This podcast contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children. Listener caution is advised. Please note that advice given on this podcast is not intended to replace the input of a trained professional. If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode and want extra support, we encourage you to reach out to your general practitioner or an accredited professional.

    From Podimo & Mags Creative
    Producers: Laura Williams and Christy Callaway-Gale
    Editor: Kim Milsom
    Theme music: Kit Milsom
    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
    Executive Producer for Mags: Faith Russell

    Follow @itcantjustbemepod and @podimo_uk on Instagram and @itcantjustbemepod on TikTok for weekly updates. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube.



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    47 mins