Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?

Follow Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

My name is Emily Laing. I'm an actress, writer, singer, recovering addict, survivor and currently en route back from the land of self destruct. 'Why do you think you've got no friends?' was shouted at me. My life imploded. I thought that was it. Turns out

Emily Laing


    • Jan 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 96 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends? with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?

    Season 4 Bonus Episode: Here's A Nice Pie with Elf Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 45:44


    Discussing all things comedy, clowning, boarding school & the non linear nature of life with the phenomenal Elf Lyons.Find all things Elf below:Instagram: @elflyonsPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kAoClRNEtj6xsRwSKEj8w?si=jv296ThTQ0mE2Adb5YgEWQWebsite: https://www.elflyons.com/TW: This episode contains references to disordered eating, self harm and trauma.GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E10 - I Love Parsley...with Amy Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 40:24


    This week Emily is joined by fabulous stand up comic Amy Matthews. The pair discuss their recovery as a people pleasers, the challenges of overcoming this and how it affected their day to day lives and relationships.Catch Amy's amazing Edinburgh Fringe show this August!Tickets here -- https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Amy%20Matthews%3A%20Commute%20With%20The%20Foxes%22Amy's socials and more! https://linktr.ee/AmyMatthewsComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E9: You Pinched Me with Dan Wye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 51:16


    Ever been confused for somebody else? And then had to monitor your entire life because of that?Dan Wye has.Sam Smith doppelgänger.https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/dan-wye/@dan.wyeGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E8: Collide With Life with Sarah Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 37:56


    Life can be wonderful, beautiful, exciting and wild. Life can also be truly terrible. These are the moments that make for the best stories. My incredible guest comedian Sarah Roberts is here to demonstrate this today. @sarahroberts_69https://www.sarahjroberts.comGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E7: The Scroll with Bebe Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 57:57


    We've all been there. I think. When you're stalking, scroll down and accidentally like the photo from 2014 and your heart stops beating for a hot second. Raise your hand if you've done it. ME!And my incredible guest today. We're talking all things boys, accidental likes and finding your tribe. @bebecave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 - POCKET POD 3: A Letter To The Sober Curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 6:32


    To those who are debating a sober lifestyle.GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 - POCKET POD 2: The Invisibility Cloak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 7:54


    People pleasing is easily missed. It hides in plain sight. Are we being kind or are we releasing all our boundaries for the sake of comfort and safety?GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 POCKET POD 1: No One Is A GD Jedi...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 8:32


    I still struggle and struggle bad. A reminder that the work is ongoing. It's tough but beautiful and inspiring.Stay tuned for the next chapter.GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E6: You Can't Do Everything with Gabby Bryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 54:23


    The shit storm hits. And we know we're gonna remember it. We're also gonna survive it and THRIVE. @gabbyisbryanL'Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lpodcast-with-gabby-bryan-zack-signore/id1668578191GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4E5 - Your Mrs with Mae Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 52:11


    School is/can be/was definitely for me - a minefield. My guest today, Mae Stephens. is talking openly about her experience with bullying, body shaming and being forced to come out. We are also discussing allThings adhd and music and healing. Her new single is out 29th of this month, click links below for music and live dates. https://www.maestephens.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/311uEW9rt5g2NmzjGEKS2E?si=kc_WfMHBSpa-DuQ0hXAT5w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 E4: Just Keep Swimming with Vanessa Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 53:33


    Sometimes we understand the big moments as they're happening, we realise that they are going to fork out a fairly substantial landmark in our lives.Check out more of Vanessa's work below.https://www.instagram.com/nessamariaw/?hl=enhttps://www.vanessamariawilson.com/about-me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 E3 - Brioche In A Packet ...with Tatty Macleod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 62:05


    Ever done anything a bit weird and got caught? Me too.And Tatty.@tatty_macleodGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 E2 - It Was A Dream... with Lloyd Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 70:06


    When the dream comes with a side of cyber bullying @lloydgriffithhttps://lloydgriffith.com/ for tour tickets!GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 E1 - Hungry, Horny, Scared with Paddy Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 60:01


    Moving to a new place can be exhausting, daunting, disappointing, wildly exciting, demoralising and just all round weird - especially if it's a city of dreams (London in this case).Tune in to Paddy and me discussing all this and more.https://www.parkascomedy.com/paddy-youngPaddy's instagram: @paddyisyoungGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E39: Dancing The Cha Cha Cha…Christmas Special with Alex Mytton & Tom Lucy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 44:20


    Happy Holidays! And happy end to Season Three of 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?'. In our final episode of the year and season, Emily chats with two returnees to the podcast. Alex Mytton and Tom Lucy talk all things Christmas, festive highs and lows, dancing the cha cha cha, and even more general silliness. It gets a bit chaotic. Enjoy! Alex's charity cycle for Shelter: shelter.org.uk Alex Mytton: @alexmytton Tom Lucy: @tomjameslucy GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 16: Here Be Monsters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 8:48


    ANXIETY. Most of us will have experienced it at some point, even if it's gone unrecognised for what it is. How do we spot it, how do we cope with it, how do we move past it…? GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E38: Every 10 Minutes... with Zoe Wees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 49:10


    Our guest this week is singer Zoe Wees, whose new album 'Therapy' explores how songwriting is her own personal form of therapy. We talked all about Zoe's time growing up in Germany, her early epilepsy diagnosis, her struggles with anxiety and her own journey with mental health. You can find Zoe on Instagram here: @zoewees And find out more here: https://www.zoewees.com Listen to Therapy here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03d2mJXSMtuPI0nIvLnhoS?si=hOga1IjmQEOC_YVuMgufqg GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E37: I'm Not Slow, I've Got ADHD... with Abigoliah Schamaun

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 57:52


    ADHD, neurodivergence, being funny and very convincing. TUNE IN. We shared wise words with our guest this week, comedian Abigoliah Schamaun, as we talked all things ADHD and much, much more. Being called 'slow' just one thing ADHDers have in common... that and being incredibly funny. Find Abigoliah on Instagram: @abigoliah And find out more here: https://abigoliah.com GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact: Samaritans: 116 123 SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652 Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E36: People Are Grey Areas with Kate Weston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 60:52


    Being kept in the dark is horrible. I've been on both sides of it. I don't suggest it to anyone. Our wonderful guest this week was author (and ex-stand up comedian) Kate Weston. Her debut adult novel, You May Now Kill the Bride is publishing in May 2024. More of Kate here: https://www.katewestonauthor.com/ Kate's Instagram: @kateelizabethwestonGET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 15: Impact Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 9:11


    Impact letters. Written to those struggling from the people who care about them. They can be very difficult to hear but (most of the time) they are coming from a place of love. Listen for the similarities and not the differences. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukhttps://ukna.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E35: You are special... with Meditation Coach Antonia Tindley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 50:39


    MEDITATION. I was under the impression that this was a black and white practice and found it impossible to do. Turns out it's far more nuanced, individual and can exist in many different ways. Our guest this week is meditation coach and founder of AWAKE: The Conscious Meditation Practice, Antonia Tindley - Dove. Antonia's Insta: @antonia_teresa_delia AWAKE Insta: @awake_meditation https://www.awakemeditation.co.uk (Meditation may not be suitable for everyone). GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E34: He was Troy and I was Gabriella with Maddie Grace Jepson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 43:13


    Finding out that you have been lied to, been kept in the dark while everyone else knew something you didn't. Excruciating. Instagram: @maddiegracejepson Tiktok: @maddiegracejepson GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E33: No One Believed Me with Yasmin Benoit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 45:56


    Discovering the essence of who we are. And radically accepting that. It's a strange, nuanced journey. It can however, lead to beautiful things. We talked this, asexuality, discovering your journey, and more with the wonderful Yasmin Benoit. Yasmin's Instagram: @theyasminbenoit https://www.yasminbenoit.co.uk https://www.asexuality.org GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E32: It's All Relative with Laura Lexx

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 48:51


    GLOBAL WARMING. How do we manage our mental health when it comes to handling the reality of the global problems we are all facing today? Do you suffer from high functioning depression but never felt validated? We talk all this and more with Laura Lexx. Laura's Instagram: @lexxlaura More from Laura: https://www.lauralexx.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact: Samaritans: 116 123 SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652 Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 14: TASMANIAN DEVIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 10:03


    SOBRIETY. Those of us in recovery have quit for a multitude of reasons. We are often encouraged to listen for the similarities and not the differences. Every story is different. Every rock bottom is different. This is a small portion of my journey. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E31: Have I Taken A Time To Respond with Thomas Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 58:03


    ANXIETY. Do you get it? Probably. I have days where I can literally feel the nerves in my arms quivering and my legs don't work. As much as it's a terrible feeling, it's also normal and can be observed. Unpacking and unstitching, reprogramming our brains is a scary process but TRUST ME, you're not alone on that journey. Check out Thomas here: @thomasgreencomedy https://www.thomasgreencomedy.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH: Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact: Samaritans: 116 123 SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652 Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide. National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E30: Least Favourite Word with Rosie Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 63:05


    Imagine being stuck in a metal cylinder (a plane), not even left the runway, movie not even started, with eight hours of flight ahead of you and this happens... ABLEISM. Do you know what it means? There are multiple words surrounding social prejudice that are instantly recognisable and easily defined, but the idea of ableism and being ableist still causes some confusion.Rosie's Instagram: @josieronesFind more of Rosie Jone's here:https://rosiejonescomedy.com/Click here to learn more about ableism:https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/https://www.stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/disability-hate-crime/https://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/disablism/GET IN TOUCH:Email: contact@whydoyouthink.comInstagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_ukTikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcastI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E29: Hair Aside with Rob Madge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 51:50


    The loss of IDENTITY. How do we cope? How do we rediscover who we are?Rob's Instagram: @robmadge02 GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@whydoyouthinkpodcast - Instagram & TikTok@emily_laing_uk - InstagramI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 13: 1500 THREAD COUNT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 11:07


    DON'T DIM YOUR LIGHT, DON'T LET OTHERS DIM THEIRS. GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@whydoyouthinkpodcast (Instagram & TikTok)@emily_laing_uk (Instagram) I AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E28: Square Peg In A Round Hole with Lexie Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 53:08


    If you or anyone you know has struggles with an eating disorder you will know how all consuming it can be. My guest today shares their journey of recovery. Lexie's instagram: @l.exiecarrollBEAT (eating disorder help):https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukHelpline: 0808 801 0677GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E27: A Cabin In The Woods In Minnesota with Chloe Radcliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 51:44


    CHEATING. Who's been there, done that, carried the guilt and shame forward for the foreseeable future and forever and ever?Yup, me, I have and so has my guest today. @chloebadcliffeCheck out Chloe's amazing Edinburgh Fringe show CHEAT now! Tickets available herehttps://www.chloeradcliffe.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E26: Resilient Little F***** with Max Selwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 69:57


    This episode has everything.Panic attacks, health anxiety, general anxiety, France, OCD. Tune in.TW: Suicide@maxselwoodGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E25: Mickey The Metaphor with Tamzene

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 59:39


    GRIEF. We all cope in different ways. Some are more beneficial than others but all are ultimately a lesson.https://tamzene.com/@tamzeneGriefcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/griefcast/id1178572854GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 12: A Solid Jab To The Windpipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 12:20


    We are told to take RESPONSIBILITY in order to recover but it's never as easy as it sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3E24: Soup Du Jour with Alison spittle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 55:12


    PTSD/CPTSD. Enough said really.Trigger warning:Today we are discussing the repercussions of multiple home invasions.Alison's instagram: @allisonspittlehttp://alisonspittle.com/GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukCat's instagram: @notsosmugnowI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3E23: It's The F******* Hunger Games with Cat Sims

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 65:32


    GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukCat's instagram: @notsosmugnowI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3E22: Soon I Will Know with Eliot Salt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 52:47


    Discovering WHO WE ARE!We are pros at convincing ourselves that we're happy.It's exhausting.Eliot's Instagram: @eliotmsaltGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 11: Oliver F****** Twist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 14:37


    LOVE.There is not a finite amount in the world. You deserve more than you are accepting.GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E21: A Chocolate Fondant of General Unrest with Lily Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 44:24


    The WORST things that turn out to be the BEST things. Enough said.https://www.lilymoore.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/lilymooremusic/?hl=enGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E20: Peculiar Goings On with Brennan Reece

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 46:22


    DIVORCE - bonkers at any point in life. Difficult to navigate. Very frightening. Usually an absolute bag of logistical dicks. Brennan Reece and I are discussing all this and more.https://www.brennanreece.cominstagram: @brennanreeceGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E19: A Mouth Full Of Sins with Mike Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 61:36


    PANIC ATTACKS. If you've had one, you'll know what we're on about. Mike's Instagram: @mikericecomedyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mike-vittorios-guide-to-parenting/id1252774603GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 10: Addiction - It's a Slippery Little Sucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 15:53


    TW: This episode has strong references to abuse, suicide, self harm, alcohol & drugs.ADDICTION. What? Where? Who? How? It comes from somewhere. Today is an origin story.GET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E18: Flying Hours Matter with Josh Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 47:14


    Being male and being VULNERABLE and EMOTIONAL still carries so much stigma and within this stigma is a whirlpool of toxicity and danger. Still miles to go on this front.Please, please remember to check in on your loved ones.https://joshberryofficial.comJosh instagram: @joshberrycomedyGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E17: Pie Punching with Pierre Novellie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 55:43


    Today we are discussing DIAGNOSES. Tune in, it's good.Pierre's instagram: @pierrenovelliehttps://www.pierrenovellie.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E16: Pretty Huge Dysmorphia with Vittorio Angelone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 46:59


    Growing up is HARD. It's much harder when you are different. If you are experiencing emotions and anxiety that most of your peers aren't.Makes school that much harder and bleeds into adulthood. Vittorio and I are discussing all this and more today.https://vittorioangelone.comInstagram: @vittorioangeloneGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E15: Look at my Dance with Jack Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 53:23


    COMPARE and DESPAIR! We all know that we are doing our own work and making our own progress but it takes strength to not peer over the wall into someone else's garden and wish your cabbages were as big as theirs. So to speak.Jacks instagram: @iamjackbarryGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E14: I'm Just A Dirty Blonde Trying To Get By with Harry Trevaldwyn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 65:52


    Harry got HIGHLIGHTS thinking he would change not only his hair, but his life. And everything stayed the same. And this is a huge metaphor.Harry's instagram: @harrytrevaldwynGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E13: As Emotional As A Breadstick with Monty Keates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 50:25


    FIRST RELATIONSHIPS! What we learn, what we do, what happens after, how we rediscover ourselves, how we move on.Instagram: @montykeatesTikTok: @montykeatesGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E12: If Nobody Shall Praise Me I Shall Praise Myself with Nabil Abdulrashid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 53:45


    BELIEF. We see the moment it happened, the moment of success. But we don't see the toil that lead up to it. The years of struggle, pain, rejection. This is the most inspiring story.Instagram: @manlikenabzhttps://nabilabdulrashid.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 E11: An Existential Sort Of Crisis with Ambar Driscoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 47:56


    THE BIG THINGS and what happens after the big thing happens. The comedown of adrenaline and the shift of identity.Ambar's instagram: @ambardriscollhttps://www.bambycollective.comGET IN TOUCH:contact@whydoyouthink.com@emily_laing_ukI AM NOT A PROFESSIONALIf you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:Samaritans: 116 123SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S3 POCKET POD 9: My Saviour On Horseback

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 3:18


    I wrote a poem about surprising salvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Claim Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel