Life Happens*

#26 The Hidden Dangers of Giving (and Taking) Advice — Should We Give Advice Or Just Listen?

Have you ever followed advice… and ended up feeling worse? In this episode of Life Happens* (but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the surprising risks behind something we all do: giving and receiving advice. Why do we feel so compelled to offer advice—are we really helping, or just trying to feel useful? And why can the same advice be life-changing for one person… but harmful for another? They unpack the psychology behind advice, including how communication style, timing, and personal context can completely change its impact. Plus, Nick shares a story about giving media advice to someone connected to one of the world’s biggest bands—and what happened next. Want to understand your own approach? Take the communication style quiz they discuss in the episode: https://www.wikihow.com/Communication-Style-Quiz [https://www.wikihow.com/Communication-Style-Quiz] 🎧 Listen now to rethink the advice you give—and the advice you take. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast [https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast]

#25 What Makes a Great Friend? Part 2 — Why Do Friendships End?

Why can the end of a friendship hurt just as much — or even more — than a breakup? In this episode of Life Happens*, Michelle and Nick continue their deep dive into friendship by exploring what happens when friendships change, fade, or come to an end. Why is friendship heartbreak so rarely talked about? Why can making new friends as an adult feel so difficult? And what happens when you realise you’ve outgrown someone you once felt close to? With their trademark inter-generational perspective, Michelle and Nick also tackle the question: can men and women ever have truly platonic friendships? And how do we recognise the qualities that make someone a real, lasting friend? Plus, there’s another chance to take the friendship quiz and discover what kind of friend you are: https://www.wikihow.com/Relationships/Friendship-Quiz [https://www.wikihow.com/Relationships/Friendship-Quiz] 🎧 Listen now for an honest conversation about friendship, loss, connection, and why maintaining meaningful relationships matters so much for our wellbeing. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast [https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast]

#24 What Makes a Great Friend? The Psychology of Real Friendship

“A good friend will always stab you in the front.” But what actually makes a good friend? Hopefully, someone who won’t stab you at all! In this episode of Life Happens* (*but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the reality of friendship—one of the most important, and often most misunderstood, relationships in our lives. Why do we assume friendships should be easy, when they can be some of the hardest relationships to maintain? How do strong friendships begin? What keeps them going? And how do we cope when they change—or end? With their usual mix of honesty, humour, and psychology, Michelle and Nick unpack the expectations we place on friends and what truly matters in lasting connections. Plus, take this week’s friendship quiz to discover what kind of friend you are—and compare your results with theirs: https://www.wikihow.com/Relationships/Friendship-Quiz [https://www.wikihow.com/Relationships/Friendship-Quiz] 🎧 Listen now to rethink what friendship really means. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast [https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast]

#23 Why Do We Pretend Things Don’t Matter — When They Clearly Do?

Ever said “it’s fine” when it really wasn’t? When someone cancels plans. When a throwaway comment ruins your day. When something does matter… but you pretend it doesn’t. In this episode of Life Happens* (but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the psychology of micro-rejections — the small moments we downplay that can have a surprisingly big emotional impact. Why do we minimise what we feel? What does that do to us over time? And why is closure so important, even in the smallest interactions? They unpack how to recognise these patterns, understand your reactions, and respond in a healthier, more self-aware way. Plus, Michelle shares some big personal news, and there’s a values quiz you can take to better understand what really matters to you: https://www.wikihow.com/What-Are-My-Values [https://www.wikihow.com/What-Are-My-Values] 🎧 Listen now to rethink the moments you’ve been brushing off. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast [https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast]

#22 Are We Really That Different? Generational Myths vs Reality

“Young people today… think they invented sex.” A line Nick remembers hearing when he was one of the “young people.” So… are the generations really that different—or just repeating the same arguments? In this episode of Life Happens*, Michelle and Nick take on generational stereotypes, exploring why different age groups often clash, compete, or even fear each other. Are these differences real—or exaggerated over time? They also dig into how changing technology, culture, and expectations have made some traditional life skills feel outdated—and whether that’s progress or loss. Are older generations out of touch… or do they know something we don’t? Plus, take the fun “Which generation do you belong to?” quiz and compare your results with Michelle and Nick! https://www.wikihow.com/What-Generation-Am-I-Quiz [https://www.wikihow.com/What-Generation-Am-I-Quiz] 🎧 Listen now for insight, humour, and honest intergenerational debate. Life Happens* — but you can too! You will find everything about Life Happens* here: https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast [https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast]