Influencer, mum and curator of the Mother of All Lists blog Clemmie Telford attempts to get to the bottom of some of life's trickiest questions by having honest conversations with an array of guests from all walks of life, including Matt Haig, Caitlin Moran, Bryony Gordon, and many more. Find Clemmie on social media @clemmie_telford on Twitter or Instagram.
BUT WHY REWIND - LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR
In this look back through the But Why best bits collection, we return to December 2022 when Clemmie talked to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness.
Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has over a million downloads and her new book, 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mums', is out now!
Find Anna on Instagram @annamathur and check out Clemmie @Clemmie_Telford.
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06/09/2023 • 51 minutes, 25 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - STYLE WITH ZEENA SHAH
This week's bitesize episode sees Clemmie delve into the world of style with East London based Art Director & Stylist Zeena Shah. Zeena trained as a printed textile designer at Chelsea School of Art & Design, she has a passion for colour, print and pattern AND she's also a print designer/maker/illustrator and Creative Workshop Tutor.
As if that's not enough, Zeena is also an author and her most recent book - Marbling: Projects, Design Ideas and Techniques for a More Colourful Life - is all about preserving the art of marbling. Oh, and her incredible wedding also featured in Vogue!
Clemmie and Zeena discuss why style is so important, how shopping in your own wardrobe can bring unexpected delights and why men have it tough when it comes to fashion.
You can check out Zeena on Instagram @heartzeena and why not follow Clemmie too @Clemmie_telford. You can also find lots more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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04/09/2023 • 10 minutes, 16 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - CODEPENDENCY WITH JO WESTWOOD
This week's Rewind episode is all about CODEPENDENCY & PEOPLE PLEASING as Clemmie chats to Jo Westwood aka The Codependency Coach.
Jo specialises in helping women to recover from codependency so they can feel content and secure alone, and have healthy fulfilling relationships in all areas of their lives. She's a recovering codependent herself, and the creator of the Wildly Worthy codependency recovery community, as well as The Anti People Pleasing Podcast.
Clemmie and Jo cover:
WHAT IS CODEPENDENCY?
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR?
HOW DOES THAT RELATE TO PEOPLE PLEASING?
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CODEPENDENCY AND NARCISSM
THE ANXIETY GAP?
HOW DO YOU RECOVER FROM CODEPENDENCY
Find Jo on Instagram @JoWestwood, Clemmie @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast episodes and content @ButWhyInsta.
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30/08/2023 • 1 heure, 1 minute, 48 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - WAR WITH TABAN SHORESH
This week's But Why bitesize is extraordinary and a little different. In normal circumstances, these mini episodes involve a very complicated edit, but not this week.
In this episode Clemmie is looking at war with child genocide survivor Taban Shoresh, who founded Lotus Flower, a non-profit that supports female conflict survivors and refugees in Kurdistan, Iraq. And this shortened episode is simply her first answer. You can find the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
With a political activist father during Saddam Hussein’s regime, Taban was imprisoned with her family aged just four, and they narrowly escaped being buried alive.
After a year dodging bombs and bullets, they were finally flown to the UK by Amnesty to start a new life.
In 2016 decided to give up her successful City of London career and establish Lotus Flower. It now supports women and girls who lost everything at the hands of ISIS, including their homes and loved ones, and who also suffered barbaric crimes such as slavery, rape and torture.
To find out more about Lotus Flower visit Supporting Women & Girls impacted by conflict I The Lotus Flower.
And to check out more content and listen to previous episodes go to @ButWhy_podcast.
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28/08/2023 • 17 minutes, 37 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - BURNOUT WITH CAROLINE DOONER
In this look back, we head to May, 2022, when Clemmie explored burn out with writer, humourist, ex-professional actress & singer Caroline Dooner, who wrote the The F*ck It Diet, all about her relationship with food and dieting, and Tired as F*ck, all about her "exhaustion & two years of rest".
Ten years ago Caroline started writing a blog called The Fuck It Diet as she tried to heal her relationship with food, and learn about the dark side of dieting. What she learned about food and weight changed her life. If you struggle with your relationship with food, the The F*ck It Diet is for you.
In 2016, four years after she healed her relationship with food, she realised she was exhausted, burnt out, and...filled with existential dread. Her second book, Tired as F*ck, is about how she got back on her feet and her "years being a neurotic little b*tch". Read the beginning here!
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24/08/2023 • 1 heure, 2 minutes, 34 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - GUT HEALTH WITH THE MAC TWINS
We're taking another trip down But Why memory lane to find a chat all about your gut. Clemmie welcomed twins Lisa and Alana Macfarlane (aka DJs The Mac Twins), who set up The Gut Stuff website to empower gut health in everyone after taking part in a piece of ground breaking research.
Lisa and Alana had tried every fad diet under the sun, including the cabbage soup diet pre-Magaluf 2005 (remember that?) and grew up in Scotland eating deep-fried pizza and chips That all changed when they volunteered to be part of the TwinsUK research at King’s College London. Twins are a great constant for medical research, and they became the ‘chief guinea pigs’ for the British Gut Project. They discovered that despite twins having 100% of the same DNA, their guts shared only 30–40% of the same microbiota (head to intro to the gut for more on the basics!), which could explain why all of our bodies behave so differently.
Check out Lisa and Alana on Instagram @themactwins and The Gut Stuff @thegutstuff. And visit Home - The Gut Stuff for more info on how you can improve your gut health.
The episode was made in partnership with Bimuno.
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21/08/2023 • 10 minutes, 20 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - COUNTY LINES WITH DANIELLE MARIN
In this rewind episode, we go back to June 2022, when Clemmie explored the topic of County Lines with Danielle Marin. Danielle grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents, she was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with ‘gangs’ and drug crime. She later enrolled at university and graduated with a 1st. She has since advocated within the criminal justice system for many women: “the hidden victims and participants of organised crime”, and began her Masters in 2021.
Clemmie and Danielle discuss what County Lines and 'country' means, why Danielle doesn't agree that she was in gang, and why nothing she experienced came close to the pain of having her son taken away from her.
Danielle's book, ‘Top Girl’, is out now and comes highly recommended!
Find Clemmie on social media @Clemmie_Telford.
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16/08/2023 • 56 minutes, 39 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - ADHD WITH GRACE TIMOTHY
This week's But Why Rewind episode is from March, 2022, when Clemmie chatted to author and journalist Grace Timothy about ADHD and her own chance diagnosis made in 2021 after an appointment to check on her hearing.
Clemmie and Grace, who has written for publications including Style, Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, the Sunday Times and Teen Vogue and is about to launch her own podcast about ADHD, discuss:
Clemmie's husband Ben's recent ADHD diagnosis
How ADHD affects women
How ADHD is linked to other conditions like depression and anxiety
And how Grace's own chance diagnosis helped her make sense of her life.
Check out Grace on Instagram @Gracetimothywriter and you can find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford.
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09/08/2023 • 1 heure, 7 minutes, 16 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - EXPECTATIONS WITH POORNA BELL
In this week's bitesize episode Clemmie talks about expectations and more importantly, how to manage them, with award-winning journalist, author and power lifter Poorna Bell. Poorna is the former Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. She won Stylist's Rising Star award for 2019, Red Magazine's Big Book Award for 2019.
Poorna has published three works of non-fiction: Chase The Rainbow, In Search of Silence and Stronger, which won a 2022 Sports Book award. Part memoir, part manifesto, Stronger explores society’s pressures and expectations where women’s fitness is concerned. She tackles everything from toxic environments and self-esteem to ageism, sexism, desirability and why choosing between your potential and social acceptance can be limiting.
In Case of Emergency is Poorna's first work of fiction.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and Poorna @Poornabell.
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07/08/2023 • 11 minutes, 28 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - SOLO PARENTING WITH LIV THORNE
In this week's But Why Rewind, we revisit a chat Clemmie had with author Liv Thorne about the challenges of solo parenting.
The pair discuss:
How she reached the decision to have a baby alone.
The process of choosing the sperm.
What has surprised Liv about it? Hardest part? What it's taught her?
How she talks to her son Herb about it.
What advice would you go back and give yourself at the beginning of this process?
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02/08/2023 • 55 minutes, 15 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - TRAUMA WITH DR SARAH WOODHOUSE
In this week's But Why Bitesize, Clemmie tackles the topic of trauma with trauma expert, research psychologist, author, coach (and school friend) Dr Sarah Woodhouse, who has created the Freedom Process for women who are ready to look honestly at their past and understand why how and when it’s affecting their life today.
Clemmie and Sarah explore trauma, how it impacts on lives and how people can break free from their trauma and live the life they want. Plus they discuss Sarah's own experiences of trauma and how that has impacted her work.
Find out more about Sarah, her work and her book - 'You're Not Broken' - at Sarah Woodhouse - Redefining Trauma.
And you can find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford.
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31/07/2023 • 11 minutes, 28 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - BALANCE WITH JESSICA ENNIS-HILL
We're heading back to June 2021 for this But Why rewind episode, when Clemmie talked to an actual Dame and Gold medal winning Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill about balance in our lives. As well as Clemmie wanting all the details on what it felt like to be Jessica on ‘that’ Super Saturday, the pair discuss:
- balancing a demanding career and the rest of life .
- later balancing personal ambition and motherhood.
- balancing your training and fitness regime inline with your cycle
This is all particularly relevant as Jess had just launched Jennis CycleMapping, an innovative new training programme which helps women optimise their hormonal health by mapping the right training sessions to the four phases of their menstrual cycle.
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26/07/2023 • 1 heure, 10 minutes, 47 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH EMMA TULLEY-WILLIAMS
In this bitesize episode, which went out in October 2021, Clemmie speaks to podcaster and mental health campaigner Emma Tulley-Williams - aka @mummyspaininthearse - all about endometriosis.
The pair discuss:
Her first experiences of periods. How immediately shocking they were.
The journey to getting diagnosed with endo.
How misunderstood endo is, even though it impacts 1 in 10 women.
The impact of endo on her career, relationship and sex life.
The reality of living in pain.
Her fears for her daughter as she approaches puberty.
What we can all do to help raise awareness of endo.
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25/07/2023 • 10 minutes, 58 secondes
BUT WHY REWIND - FARMING WITH THE CHIEF SHEPHERDESS
In the latest trip down the But Why memory lane, Clemmie chats to Zoë Colville - aka @thechiefshepherdess on Instagram - about how she swapped a hair salon in Soho for life on the farm in Kent, why gold hoop earrings are important even when feeding goats, AND why she's determined to educate people about where food really comes from.
To find out more about Zoë, check out her Instagram page and to get your hands on some of the produce from her farm, head to The Little Farm Fridge. – the little farm fridge.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford.
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19/07/2023 • 1 heure, 14 minutes, 42 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - GAMBLING WITH DARREN CROCKER
This week's bitesize episode takes us back to July 2021, when Clemmie spoke to Darren of Rule_ette_out who is six years in recovery from gambling and has since set up gambling addiction support & awareness group.
In the episode we discuss:
Darren's first experience of gambling.
How it is intrinsically linked to sport.
When his habit moved into addiction.
Seeking help and the process of recovery.
Misconceptions a gambling.
What we can do to educate our children about gambling.
Support:
Anyone seeking advice and support please do reach out to:
Gamcare
Nacro
Be Gamble Aware
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17/07/2023 • 11 minutes, 59 secondes
DIVORCE WITH HELEN THORNE
For this week's trip into the But Why archives, we go back to June 2021 when Clemmie chatted to Helen Thorne, one half of the Scummy Mummies about life in the aftermath of the breakdown of her marriage. Helen and her husband separated just days before the country went into lockdown in March 2020 and in this episode Helen chats openly about navigating heartbreak, the power of friendship, rediscovering dating and the huge pride she has for her children. It's a frank, raw and occasionally humorous episode.
Resources:
Helen has written a brilliant book about her experience. ‘Get Divorced Be Happy’ is available to preorder now.
On a previous episode of Honestly Clemmie spoke to divroce lawyer Sarah Langford about the legal process. Listen to it here.
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12/07/2023 • 1 heure, 7 minutes, 54 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - ADVENTURE WITH BELINDA KIRK
In this week's bitesize episode, Clemmie speaks to Belinda Kirk who is a professional explorer! In 2010, she captained the first all-female rowing team to circumnavigate Britain non-stop, completing the journey in 51 days.
The pair discuss:
Belinda's incredible career including a trip where she sailed the Atlantic.
The joy of adventure
Why it is essential for our wellbeing.
The long term impact of ‘choosing challenge’.
Ways to instil adventure in our kids.
Belinda's book Adventure Revolution: The life-changing power of choosing challenge is out now.
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10/07/2023 • 11 minutes, 34 secondes
PERIMENOPAUSE WITH MAISIE HILL
We're trawling the But Why archives and bringing you some of the best bits from the last 100+ episodes.
And this week we head back to April 2021 when Clemmie welcomed author and menstrual expert Maisie Hill to the pod to ask 'Why do we live in fear of menopause? Constant rage? Longer or shorter cycles? A desire to change your life? Any of these things sound familiar?(errrr yes) Then you could be on heading into perimenopause!
And if that's you, how do you learn to embrace this transition rather than dread it. And you can start by listening to this epsiode!
Maise Hill’s Book:
Period Power: ‘ Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You’
Perimenopause Power: ‘Perimenopause Power: Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause.’
Motherkind Podcast:
During the episode they mention Motherkind podcast hosted by Zoe Blaskey, who talks to leading global experts on the challenges of modern motherhood. It's reassuring, smart and thought provoking. New episode every Thursday. Give it a listen here.
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05/07/2023 • 1 heure, 1 minute, 33 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - SELF HEALING WITH VEX KING
We are back with more bitesize episodes, featuring your favourite conversations from But Why, and this one takes us back to a conversation Clemmie had with Sunday Times No1 (twice over!) author Vex King about self healing.
The pair discuss:
The importance of feeling your feelings.
How self reflection and self healing is game changing but uncomfortable.
How belief systems are formed.
That default ‘positive thinking’ isn’t necessarily the answer.
The power of asking yourself why you are reacting a certain way.
The difference between self compassion and victimhood.
Plus a whole lot more! It's an enlightening but down to earth episode.
Vex’s book:
Healing Is the New High: A Guide to Overcoming Emotional Turmoil and Finding Freedom
Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness
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03/07/2023 • 13 minutes, 8 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - SERENDIPITY WITH DR CHRISTIAN BUSCH
In this bitesize episode, Clemmie talks luck and serendipity with Dr Christian Busch, who is the bestselling author of Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck, and an internationally known expert in the areas of innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and serendipity.
Clemmie and Christian explore how we can make our own luck, how embracing the unexpected can lead to a more fulfilling life, and how there might actually be science behind serendipity.
Christian is the director of the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University (NYU), and also teaches at the London School of Economics (LSE). His work has been featured by outlets such as the Strategic Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Guardian, Washington Post, and the BBC. He is a regular speaker at conferences such as the World Economic Forum, TEDx, and Financial Times Summit, and is a member of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Expert Forum, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and on the Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 thinkers "most likely to shape the future."
Find him on Twitter: @ChrisSerendip.
You can also find Clemmie on Instragram @Clemmie_Telford and get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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17/04/2023 • 10 minutes, 53 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - HAPPINESS WITH WILL YOUNG
In this bitesized episode, Clemmie explores happiness, or maybe contentment....or should that be joy? Either way, her guest is one of her mum's faves, and two-time Brit award winner Will Young.
Will shot to fame in 2002 after winning the first series of Pop Idol. He has released seven albums, four of which hit Number One in the UK charts, and he has 10 million record sales and two Brit Awards to his name.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Will is a leading voice in mental-health awareness. His highly acclaimed book 'To be a Gay Man' explored mental-health awareness, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on gay shame. He has a podcast - ‘The Wellbeing Lab’ - where he interviews experts on different mental health topics each week, AND his second book ‘Be Yourself Only Happier’ was released last year - when this conversation took place!
In this episode Clemmie finds out what makes Will happy and what steps he's taken in his life to ensure he stays that way. Plus they do not talk about dry stone walling.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and Will @willyoungofficial, and get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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10/04/2023 • 11 minutes, 29 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - RAGE WITH ANNA MATHUR
In this bitesized episode Clemmie speaks to author and psychotherapist Anna Mathur about rage. And in particular maternal rage. We've all been there - your jaw is tightening, you can feel your blood boiling, you feel trapped and frustrated and suddenly you find yourself yelling CAN EVERYONE JUST PUT THEIR SHOES ON! Only to instantly regret it.
The pair discuss why these ‘loss of control’ moments happen, why they make us feel so awful and more importantly what we can do to make them less likely to happen. It's honest, reassuring and jam-packed with useful advice.
Resources:
Anna has two books:
‘MIND OVER MOTHER: Every mum's guide to worry and anxiety in the first years
‘KNOW YOUR WORTH: How to build your self-esteem, grow in confidence and worry less about what people think’
You can find Anna on Instagram @annamathur and while you're there, check out Clemmie @clemmie_telford and get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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03/04/2023 • 12 minutes, 26 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - BOUNDARIES WITH ZOE BLASKEY
We all need boundaries right? But are we setting enough, and are they the right ones? In this week's bitesize episode Clemmie talks all things boundaries with transformational coach Zoe Blaskey, who founded Motherkind, a self-empowerment platform for mums, and a podcast of the same name.
They cover:
the differences between internal and external boundaries
why boundaries are the key to successful relationships
and why you shouldn't ever use the word 'boundaries'!
To become the most 'alive and joyful version of you, and to check out more of Zoe's work, head to MOTHERKIND or find Zoe in Instagram @motherkind_zoe.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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27/03/2023 • 11 minutes, 54 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - EXPECTATIONS WITH POORNA BELL
In this week's bite size episode Clemmie talks about expectations and more importantly, how to manage them, with award-winning journalist, author and power lifter Poorna Bell. Poorna is the former Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. She won Stylist's Rising Star award for 2019, Red Magazine's Big Book Award for 2019.
Poorna has published three works of non-fiction: Chase The Rainbow, In Search of Silence and Stronger, which won a 2022 Sports Book award. Part memoir, part manifesto, Stronger explores society’s pressures and expectations where women’s fitness is concerned. She tackles everything from toxic environments and self-esteem to ageism, sexism, desirability and why choosing between your potential and social acceptance can be limiting.
In Case of Emergency is Poorna's first work of fiction.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and Poorna @Poornabell. And get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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20/03/2023 • 11 minutes, 47 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - ASTROLOGY WITH FRANCESCA ODDIE
In this week's bitesize episode, Clemmie explores moons, star signs and all things astrology with astrologer and writer Francesca Oddie, whose quest is to present the subject simply and to enable people to comprehend and utilise the reliable roots of astrology.
Clemmie finds out why her husband is a 'turbo Aries', discovers how Francesca ended up as an astrologist and delves into the big question of what Francesca would say to someone who thought the whole thing wasn't for them.
Find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford, find more podcast @butwhy_podcast and check out Francesca on her website Home - Francesca Oddie.
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13/03/2023 • 11 minutes, 52 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - COUNTY LINES WITH DANIELLE MARIN
In this bitesize episode Clemmie explores the topic of County Lines with Danielle Marin. Danielle grew up in London with first generation immigrant parents, she was accepted into a grammar school, however her life changed completely after a brutal attack led her to involvement with ‘gangs’ and drug crime. She later enrolled at university and graduated with a 1st. She has since advocated within the criminal justice system for many women: “the hidden victims and participants of organised crime”, and began her Masters in 2021.
Clemmie and Danielle discuss what County Lines and 'country' means, why Danielle doesn't agree that she was in gang, and why nothing she experienced came close to the pain of having her son taken away from her.
Danielle's book, ‘Top Girl’, is out now and comes highly recommended!
Find Clemmie on social media @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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06/03/2023 • 11 minutes, 37 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - SEX WITH DR KAREN GURNEY
In this bitesize episode of But Why, we're heading back to October 2021 when Clemmie chatted to clinical psychologist and certified psycho-sexologist and author Dr Karen Gurney - aka @thesexdoctor - all about sex.
The pair discuss:
Redefining what we mean by ‘sex’.
Whether we judge our sex lives by unrealistic standards?
How to define what ‘good sex’ is
Research around oral sex and the sexual scripts that surround it.
The orgasm gap.
What stands in the way of great sex in long term relationships.
For more podcast content follow @butwhy_podcast on Instagram and you can find Clemmie on there too @Clemmie_Telford.
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27/02/2023 • 12 minutes, 58 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - OPTIMISM WITH ED MILIBAND
In this bitesize episode from June 2022, Clemmie talks optimism with former Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who is now Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change. Ed tells Clemmie how he coped when Labour lost the 2015 election, why optimism was key, and how and why he came to the decision to step down as leader.
They also talk about Ed's book, GO BIG, which was out in paperback in March. GO BIG tackles some of the big questions around our future and the way our society and democracy works, as well as timely topics such as paid parental leave and climate change.
As well as his Parliamentary work, Ed is the co-host of popular current affairs podcast ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’ with Geoff Lloyd. The pod explores the ideas, people and movements that are pioneering change worldwide.
Follow Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
And you can find out more about Ed here.
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20/02/2023 • 11 minutes, 12 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - GAMING WITH ELLIE GIBSON
We're taking a trip down memory lane in the latest of the special bitesize episodes of But Why. We're going back to March 2021, when the pandemic and the lockdown was in full swing, and Clemmie talked to Ellie Gibson; Games journalist, part of Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit and one half of @scummymummies.
Ellie patiently allows Clemmie to voice her concerns and stereotyped perceptions of the world of gaming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about gaming being an anti-social subculture, it turns out the opposite just might be true. Not only is the gaming industry big business, it also can be a hugely positive space that champions community mindedness, social interaction and problem solving.
Ellie’s account @elliegibsongames is full of great advice and games recommendations for family friendly games play.
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13/02/2023 • 12 minutes, 10 secondes
BUT WHY BITEZISE - THERAPY WITH DR NICOLE LEPERA
We're heading back almost two years for the latest bitesize episode on But Why.
In March 2021 Clemmie spoke to Dr Nicole LePera aka @the.holistic.psychologist about the role for self-healing work, how that fits alongside more conventional therapy and delves into why everyone could benefit from greater self-awareness - even those who feel they don’t need it.
The pair discuss learning to feel your feelings rather than emotionally checking out, witnessing our relationship patterns, learning to set and honour boundaries and ultimately live more consciously.
Dr Nicole LaPera's book ‘How to Do To The Work Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self’ is available now.
Check out more podcast content @Butwhy_podcast on Instagram and while you're there, you can find Clemmie @Clemmie_Telford.
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06/02/2023 • 11 minutes, 16 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - ANXIETY WITH DR ELLEN VORA
In this extra bitesize episode Clemmie explores the challenges and causes of anxiety with psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr Ellen Vora, who specialises in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women's mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, autoimmunity and digestive issues. She also wrote The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response.
Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, and she and Clemmie cover all that and more in this episode including the impact of diet and alcohol on anxiety. It's the episode Clemmie wishes a younger Clemmie had been able to listen to!
Check out Ellen's work at Ellen Vora, MD - A new approach to mental health, find Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast.
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25/01/2023 • 12 minutes, 25 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - LONELINESS WITH ANNA MATHUR
In the last of a short series of bonus, bitesize episodes, Clemmie talks to friend of the pod, mum of three, psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur about loneliness.
Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has over a million downloads and her new book, 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mums', is out now!
Find Anna on Instagram @annamathur.
To find more podcast content visit @butwhy_podcast on Instagram, and you can also find Clemmie @Clemmie_Telford.
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18/01/2023 • 11 minutes, 22 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - BURNOUT WITH CAROLINE DOONER
We're heading back to May 2022 for our latest bitesize look at But Why's best bits. In this episode Clemmie explored burn out with writer, humourist, ex-professional actress & singer Caroline Dooner, who wrote the The F*ck It Diet, all about her relationship with food and dieting, and Tired as F*ck, all about her "exhaustion & two years of rest".
Ten years ago Caroline started writing a blog called The Fuck It Diet as she tried to heal her relationship with food, and learn about the dark side of dieting. What she learned about food and weight changed her life. If you struggle with your relationship with food, the The F*ck It Diet is for you.
In 2016, four years after she healed her relationship with food, she realised she was exhausted, burnt out, and...filled with existential dread. Her second book, Tired as F*ck, is about how she got back on her feet and her "years being a neurotic little b*tch". Read the beginning here!
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11/01/2023 • 13 minutes, 41 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - SOBRIETY WITH MILLIE GOOCH
It's back to November 2021 for the third of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why. In this episode Clemmie looked at sobriety with author, journalist and founder of The Sober Girls Society, Millie Gooch.
The pair discuss:
Booze culture in the UK.
Deciding to give up alcohol and the utter joy that it brings.
Opting to use the word ‘sober’ and why
Advice for anyone who is sober curious
How not drinking alcohol relates to Millie's relationship break up.
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04/01/2023 • 11 minutes, 8 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - FAMILY WITH JULIA SAMUEL
We head back to May 2022 for the second of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why. In this episode Clemmie looked at family Clemmie looked at family and our relationships with our nearest and dearest with bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel.
Julia's new book, Every Family Has A Story, analyses a range of common issues including separation, step-relationships, leaving home, trauma and loss, as well as how deeply we are influenced by our families, including the often under-appreciated impact of grandparents and siblings.
Find out more about Julia and her books here: Julia Samuel, follow Clemmie on Instagram @Clemmie_Telford and check out more podcast episodes and content @ButWhy_podcast.
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29/12/2022 • 12 minutes, 47 secondes
BUT WHY BITESIZE - CODEPENDENCY WITH JO WESTWOOD
In the first of five bitesize episodes looking back on some the best bits of But Why, Clemmie looks at CODEPENDENCY & PEOPLE PLEASING with Jo Westwood aka The Codependency Coach.
Jo specialises in helping women to recover from codependency so they can feel content and secure alone, and have healthy fulfilling relationships in all areas of their lives. She's a recovering codependent herself, and the creator of the Wildly Worthy codependency recovery community, as well as The Anti People Pleasing Podcast.
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21/12/2022 • 10 minutes, 13 secondes
BUT WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST
An introduction to what you can expect from But Why? with Clemmie Telford
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