Alex is away this week - so Em has invited life coach, author, columnist and friend of the podcast Jacqueline Hurst into the studio for a bit of a therapy session... and we think it's well needed!

Jacqueline shares some of her practical steps and ways in which we can change our thought patterns when we are entering a negative thought spiral. She also answers some of your questions about self-worth and feeling like we are a burden to others.

For more of Jacqueline’s wisdom, you can follow her on Instagram @jacqueline_hurst_

You can get your copy Jacqueline's book How To Do You here!

And find out more about The Life Class here

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Get ready to be fired up because today we’re bringing you an accidentally ragey episode - it's time to read the Daily Mail Showbiz section together…

We’re also asking if pregnant women should be showing off their bumps more in public, and whether you can be friends with someone you disagree with politically.

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TW: sexual assault, rape, suicide

This week on the podcast, Em and Alex are joined by Gemma Morgan. When Gemma joined the Army, she discovered very quickly how she had to behave as a woman to get by: prove your strength by pushing yourself harder than you ever thought possible, but ensure you act small enough so you don't step on the toes of your male counterparts. This balancing act proved near impossible under the weight of oppressive misogyny deeply entrenched within the structure of the British Armed Forces, where razors were supplied for men to shape their facial hair while sanitary products for her and others that needed them weren't even a consideration. Gemma's Army career didn't go to plan, with trauma, abuse and PTSD all featuring in her story. She explains how she went from outstanding soldier to suffering a near-fatal mental health crisis, and why she is now demanding change. Gemma found help and hope, and wants to show others that they can too.

If you have been affected by any topics in this episode, or you want to talk to someone, you can call the Samaritans free, anytime, at 116 123

If you are a member of the Armed Forces community and you need help, you can call Help For Heroes weekdays 9-5 on 0300 303 9888 you can also submit a form anytime at https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/application/

You can buy Gemma's book, Pink Camouflage, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pink-Camouflage-soldiers-resilience-leadership/dp/1804251232

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In this week's IIJM, the girls discuss some hilarious awkwards one unfortunate listener has sent in, whether you should declare the state of your bumhole when you get a wax and how to know if your husband's having an affair with a peach...

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It is a HUGE day for the podcast... the girls are joined by Em's hero: Marian Keyes! A woman who needs little introduction, Marian is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time. She released her debut novel, Watermelon, almost thirty years ago, after embarking on a journey of recovery from alcoholism. She tells the girls how becoming sober helped give her the sense of hope she needed to start writing a novel. She also discusses families, life, and the menopause in this fascinating interview. They say don't meet your heroes, but Em is overjoyed that she did!

You can buy any of Marian's books from her website here: https://www.mariankeyes.com/books/

And listen to her podcast, Now You're Asking, with Tara Flynn

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In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex discuss drug smugglers, feeling nostalgia and the new potential smoking ban...

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In this week's episode, Em and Alex are joined by racing driver, Abbi Pulling. Avid listeners will know how obsessed the girls are with Formula One, so getting Abbi on the pod was a massively exciting day! Abbi talks the girls through her career, the importance of the F1 Academy and how she avoids feeling afraid. She even offers to take a reluctant Alex (Safety Susan according to Em) for a spin!

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In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex discuss imaginary children, failed petitions and the world's most famous women...

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