What I Wish I Had Known

BBC

“What I Wish I Had Known” is brought to you by three thirty somethings talking about life events, the ups and downs, and what we wish we’d known and would like to pass on to others. We believe when women share their stories honestly and openly that is when real change begins to happen. Show website: https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/ Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatfunnyone Jo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobellaloves_jo

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Networks:

BBC

Description:

“What I Wish I Had Known” is brought to you by three thirty somethings talking about life events, the ups and downs, and what we wish we’d known and would like to pass on to others. We believe when women share their stories honestly and openly that is when real change begins to happen. Show website: https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/ Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatfunnyone Jo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobellaloves_jo

Language:

English

Website:

https://anchor.fm/whatiwishihadknown

Episodes

WIWIHK Best of: F*ckboys

8/28/2019

The ladies chat with blogger, podcaster, and BBC Radio 5 Live dating contributor, Layla about fuckboys and how to spot and stay away from them. Warning! This one has some explicit language. Layla’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalaletmeexplain Layla’s Website: www.lalalaletmeexplain.com Layla’s Podcast: www.soundcloud.com/layla-explain Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:33:00

What I Wish I Had Known About Stuff

7/24/2019

Sex, relationships, dildos, and abortion are just a few of the topics the ladies discuss during this thought provoking, honest, and hilarious conversation with actress, influencer, writer, and content creator, Tova Leigh. Tova’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tova_leigh Tova’s Website: https://www.tovahleigh.com The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:42:17

What I Wish I Had Known About Being a Badass

7/11/2019

The ladies chat with life coach, speaker, and writer Mary Meadows who, through telling her story of bombshell after bombshell, reveals the secret to being a badass. And it’s not what you think. Mary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marybadassmeadows/ Mary’s Website: https://marymeadows.co.uk/ The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:38:46

What I Wish I Had Known About the Juggle

6/26/2019

Lauren and Jo chat with Jemma Fennings, co-founder of Olivia Burton about juggling a family life, social life, and business. While sharing her story and her struggles, they touch on the difficulties of the balancing act while being a mother, a little on the power of saying no, and how to make it all work. Olivia Burton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaburtonlondon/ Olivia Burton Website: http://www.oliviaburton.com/uk/home The Counselling Directory:...

Duration:00:30:54

What I Wish I Had Known About Proactive Parenting

6/5/2019

Jess and Jo chat with addiction, parenting, and relationships expert and author Mandy Saligari about proactive parenting. They cover what it means to be a proactive parent, how to find the root cause of “mom guilt,” and much more. Mandy’s Website: http://www.mandysaligari.com/ The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:41:02

What I Wish I Had Known About Positivity

5/29/2019

Jess and Jo chat with Ali and Finn, the creators of the Positive Planner about positivity. The range of topics include the definition of positivity, how gratitude can change your day, how important journaling is (and how to start), why Jo doesn’t journal, how Jess made someone’s day, and more. The Positive Planner’s Website: https://www.thepositiveplanner.co.uk The Positive Planner’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_positive_planner/ The Counselling Directory:...

Duration:00:32:31

What I Wish I Had Known About Depression (in a digital age)

5/22/2019

Jess and Joe speak with author, blogger, and podcastor Fiona Thomas about her journey of writing through her depression. Is writing about it publicly a good thing? Can the anonymity of the internet help with mental health? How is depression different in the digital age? The ladies discuss these topics and more. Fiona’s Website: https://fionalikestoblog.com/ Fiona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Positive People Podcast: http://positivepeoplepodcast.libsyn.com/ The...

Duration:00:31:56

What I Wish I Had Known About Maternal Mental Health

5/15/2019

On this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode, the ladies discuss Maternal Mental Health in front of a live audience at the Podfest for Mental Health organized by Happiful magazine and Counselling Directory. Proceeds from all-day tickets were donated to the Mental Health Foundation. Happiful Magazine: https://happiful.com/ Podfest 2019 Site: https://happiful.com/podfest-for-mental-health-2019/ The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP:...

Duration:00:30:08

Bonus Episode 3: What I Wish I Had Known About…

5/1/2019

In this short bonus episode, the girls quickfire answer user submissions on what they wish they had known. If you’d like the ladies to discuss what they wish they had known about a topic of your choice, contact them here: https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/contact/ The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:07:22

What I Wish I Had Known About the Reality of Sisterhood

4/24/2019

The ladies deeply dive into the topic of sisterhood. They explore what it means, if people actually use the word properly, the expectations behind it, the reality of it, the difference between “sisters” and “friends,” and much more. As always, they close with a little listener wisdom. The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:40:26

What I Wish I Had Known About Suicide

4/17/2019

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains the discussion of sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Lauren, Jess, and Jo along with mental health campaigner, author and vlogger Jonny Benjamin MBE discuss the topic of suicide. The show starts with the story of how he was talked off a bridge by a complete stranger. Jonny then opens up about his search for that stranger through the now famous, “Find Mike: campaign. The group also discusses why people do it, why it’s the...

Duration:00:43:27

What I Wish I Had Known About Saying No

4/10/2019

Lauren and Jo discuss the idea of saying, “no.” They cover topics like people pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, how to say no and not offend, whether or not you should care if you offend, and more. Don’t say no to this episode! As always, they close with a little listener wisdom. The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide:...

Duration:00:19:49

Bonus Episode 2: What I Wish I Had Known About...

4/3/2019

Duration:00:06:29

What I Wish I Had Known About Anxiety

3/27/2019

Lauren and Jo chat with Jen Ferguson from TheDadsNet about all things anxiety. They discuss what anxiety is, what it feels like, if it’s different than just being nervous, how it gets lumped in with depression, and much more. As always, they close the show with a little listener wisdom. Jen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthefergusons/ TheDadsNet’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadsnet/ TheDadsNet’s Website: https://www.thedadsnet.com/ The Counselling Directory:...

Duration:00:35:06

What I Wish I Had Known About Divorce

2/27/2019

What I Wish I Had Known About Divorce The ladies chat with Instagramer, Podcast host, and blogger Jack Rollins about all things divorce. They explore the comparison of divorce and death, the difference between how men and women handle divorce emotionally, how society views the end of the relationship, how to start the healing journey, and much more. Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f_divorce/ Jacks Podcast: https://anchor.fm/f-divorce The Counselling Directory:...

Duration:00:44:13

What I Wish I Had Known About Grief

2/20/2019

Bees, Beyonce, broaches, and an old laptop bag. The ladies explore grief, what it is, what it looks and feels like, and more, as they share their personal grief journeys. They also continue their “listener wisdom” segment. Warning! The content of this episode may contain triggers, especially concerning death and grief. UCL - Sources of Bereavement Support: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry/bereavementstudy/sources-of-bereavement-support NHS - Find Bereavement Support Services:...

Duration:00:36:37

What I Wish I Had Known About Flaws

2/13/2019

The ladies discuss flaws (not floors). Topics include the definition of a flaw, how the perception of flaws affect us, the invisible scales that we compare ourselves to, the traps of using “flawed” language, the traditions of Wabi-sabi and Kintsugi, embracing our flaws, and much more. They also continue their new listener nuggets, wisdom, (still working on the title) segment. “Wabi Sabi Your Life: 6 Strategies for Embracing Imperfection” by Gretchen:...

Duration:00:35:28

Bonus Episode 1: What I Wish I Had Known About…

2/10/2019

Duration:00:07:27

What I Wish I Had Known About Social Media

2/6/2019

The ladies discuss what they wish they had known about social media. They cover how it changed their lives for the good, how it can be a scary place, trolls, social media and mental health, remembering to set boundaries, dick pics, and much more. They also continue their new segment where they read and discuss listener submissions on what they wish they had known. Minds for Life - The First Listener: http://firstlistener.mindsforlife.com/ “The Cows (Don’t Follow the Herd) by Dawn O’Porter:...

Duration:00:44:31

What I Wish I Had Known About Sexy

1/30/2019

The ladies discuss what it means to be sexy. Topics include defining sexy, feeling sexy versus looking sexy, who you should feel sexy for (the answer may surprise you), leaving the lights on, body positivity, whether or not men feel sexy, and much more. They also introduce a new segment where they read and discuss listener submissions on what they wish they had known. Warning! This one gets a little naughty. The 5 Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ The Counselling Directory:...

Duration:00:43:32