Episodes
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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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Should I Delete That? is produced by Faye Lawrence
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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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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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's episode, Em and Alex are joined by influencer, writer and former model Ruth Crilly! Ruth has written a new book called How Not to be a Supermodel, all about her noughties escapades and modelling career. She shares her most glamorous and unglamorous moments, how her body image was impacted by her career and why she didn't make it to supermodel status.
Follow Ruth on Instagram @ruthcrilly and buy her new book How Not to be a Supermodel here: https://geni.us/hownottobeasupermodel
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex discuss the backlash to their episode on Blake Lively, what it means to be brat, and that time that Alex got arrested...
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's episode, Em and Alex are joined by cyberpsychologist Dr Elaine Kasket! After discussing the uptake in consistent negativity and hate online, the girls decided they wanted to talk to an expert about what was happening. Elaine's expertise, however, ended up pointing them in an unexpected direction. She shares her thoughts on restricting screen time, limiting social media and online vitriol. The answers may look a little different to what you thought...
You can get Dr Elaine Kasket's book, RESET: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life, here: https://eandtbooks.com/books/reset/
Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's episode, the girls take a deep dive into the current viral takedown of Blake Lively. They discuss why she is being cancelled, whether she should be and what this means for women in the public eye...
Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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This week, Em and Alex are joined by founder of Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey! After a rollercoaster of an email from a listener last week, the girls were feeling a bit deflated. It was beginning to feel like there wasn't enough space to be open about the realities of motherhood, and that it wasn't clear to listeners how happy they were despite finding things hard. This is where Zoe came in to clear things up. Zoe is on a mission to help mothers shift from guilt, exhaustion and comparison to confidence and empowerment. She explains why a mother's instinct isn't innate, what matrescence is and why you shouldn't tell mothers that they will get back to their "old self". This enlightening conversation is for mothers, future mothers, those questioning whether they want to be mothers and those who have decided against parenthood all together!
Follow Zoe @zoeblaskey on Instagram
Buy Zoe's new book Motherkind here: https://beacons.ai/zoeblaskey
Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex tackle a triggering rollercoaster of a listener email, share some hilarious embarrassing stories and discuss their favourite podcast at the moment...
Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's podcast, Em and Alex are joined by writer and influencer Callie Thorpe. Callie's content focusses on travel and wellbeing, but it didn't start out this way. Callie is plus-size, and over the years has been scrutinised for her appearance: namely over a 'controversial' Cosmopolitan magazine cover where she was featured. Callie talks about recovering from the backlash of the cover, the fear of letting women down by stepping out of the limelight and how she rebuilt her confidence, brick by brick. Callie explains how she rediscovered herself by living a joyful existence, and why she wants to share this joy online.
Follow Callie on Instagram @calliethorpe
Join Callie's newsletter, Just Good Things, here: https://calliethorpe.substack.com/
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's IIJM, Alex and Em chat about parasocial relationships, new fears being unlocked and the lack of empathy on the internet...
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's podcast, Em and Alex are joined by journalist, podcast host and stripper, Heidi Holland! Heidi quit her 9-5 to dance in strip clubs and is ready to spill the tea in this episode! She shares her thoughts on the term sex worker, why she's not afraid to take her top off and why she finds being called "sexy" boring. She also dives into what drives men in particular to visit strip clubs, including their desire to open up to someone or become a hero. Alex and Em fired as many thoughts as they could at Heidi, about sex trafficking, her relationship with women and how much money she makes. but with so many more burning questions, stay tuned for a part two!
Follow Heidi's work on Instagram @sexonomic.pod and listen to Sexonomic here: https://taplink.cc/sexonomic
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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TW: sexual abuse, child sexual abuse
In this week's IIJM, Alex and Em chat about letting go of control, managing anxiety and the double standards at the Olympics...
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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This week on the podcast, Em and Alex are joined by the hosts of the Mixed Up podcast, Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran! Nicole and Emma met back in 2018 and when they started chatting, they realised they had something in common that they hadn't spoken about in depth with even their family before: being mixed-race. After jokingly suggesting that their discussion should be a podcast, they launched the critically acclaimed Mixed Up podcast and have now written a book called The Half of It. In this episode, they discuss the ways in which being mixed-race is misunderstood, why many mixed-race people feel as though they can't comment on race issues, and why no one really discussed identity when they were younger. They also chat about privilege, the complex history of mixed-race people and the stereotypes that are pushed upon them.
Follow Emma on Instagram @emsladedmondson, Nicole @nicoleocran and the Mixed Up podcast @mixedup.podcast
Listen to Mixed Up and order Emma and Nicole's book The Half of It here: https://msha.ke/mixedup
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's IIJM, Em and Alex join us from their new studio to discuss Em's birthday party, why they might have to swap husbands and the surprising bonus of wearing a thong...
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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In this week's episode, the girls are in their brand new studio ready to discuss what's been happening with Em over the past few months. She's been growing another baby! As you are probably aware from her last pregnancy, Em suffers with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a debilitating, chronic condition caused by a reaction to a particular pregnancy hormone which causes severe nausea, vomiting and dehydration and, in Em's case, can last an entire pregnancy. Em details her experience with HG, the internet's reaction to her announcement and the inevitable, horrendous trolls that emerge when she chose to be vulnerable. To top off the conversation, Em shares the awkward to end all awkwards that she's been holding on to for well over a week now...
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Edited by Daisy Grant
Music by Alex Andrew
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