In All Honesty

What Is An Abandonment Wound?

It's the series finale of In All Honesty and Michelle is addressing something hugely important and personal: the abandonment wound. The abandonment wound often stems from the absence of/emotional neglect from primary caregivers during childhood - and it can profoundly affect romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood. During this episode, Michelle shares her personal experiences of feeling abandoned in hospitals and boarding schools and how these early experiences have manifested later in life through people-pleasing, conflict avoidance and trust issues. Michelle also shares practical advice on how to recognize and heal these wounds through self-soothing and re-parenting techniques. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes when In All Honesty returns! Follow In All Honesty with Michelle Elman Instagram: @michellelelman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman] TikTok: @michellelelman [https://tiktok.com/@michellelelman] YouTube: @inallhonestypod [https://www.youtube.com/@inallhonestypod] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Can You Be Accountable To Yourself?

This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty: practicing self-accountability! How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline. During this episode, Michelle emphasises the importance of being true to your word, setting realistic goals, being honest about your capabilities and the benefits of maintaining integrity in both your personal and professional life Want to know practicing authentic self-love can lead to fulfilling your promises to yourself and others? Listen into this episode of In All Honesty for all of the insight! Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday! Follow In All Honesty with Michelle Elman Instagram: @michellelelman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman] TikTok: @michellelelman [https://tiktok.com/@michellelelman] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can You Be Friends With Colleagues? (feat. Lucy Ellis)

Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about. We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to working in fitness) and has faced all of the hurdles to making friendships. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Lucy talk about the difficulty of transitioning work relationships to friendships, struggling with different communication styles and the importance of genuine connections. They also delve into the challenges and joys of pursuing passions alongside work commitments and Lucy's journey to launching her own business venture. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday! Follow In All Honesty with Michelle Elman Instagram: @michellelelman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman] TikTok: @michellelelman [https://tiktok.com/@michellelelman] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why I Struggled Becoming A Mother (feat. Sarah Hoover)

Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you? Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity. On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Sarah discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood set by society, Sarah's feelings of loneliness and shame during early motherhood, and the importance of therapy in recovery. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, and the need for trauma-informed care in medical settings. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday! Follow In All Honesty with Michelle Elman Instagram: @michellelelman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman] TikTok: @michellelelman [https://tiktok.com/@michellelelman] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How To Talk About Sex and Disability

Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them. Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and built the confidence to not let them get in the way of her romantic relationships. From University experiences to adult interactions, Michelle shares the moments that gradually led to her developing a healthier outlook on her body and scars. On this episode, Michelle also helps a listener who is seeking advice on setting boundaries with a grandparent who is making harmful comments about her child's weight. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday! Follow In All Honesty with Michelle Elman Instagram: @michellelelman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman] TikTok: @michellelelman [https://tiktok.com/@michellelelman] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.