Athina and Doris on Facing Anorexia Together and Finding Hope
In this episode, Julia welcomes mother-daughter duo Doris and Athina to share their personal journey through Athina's struggle with anorexia. They describe how Athina developed the disorder during her...
16 Apr 20251h 3min
Agony Aunties on Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
In this episode, the Agony Aunties dive into a listener’s question about imposter syndrome. We open up about our own experiences of feeling undeserving or underqualified - even when the facts say othe...
11 Apr 202511min
Mariella Frostrup on Speaking Up for Women at Every Age
In this compelling and candid conversation, Julia sits down with her close friend Mariella Frostrup – renowned author, broadcaster, journalist and tireless campaigner – for a wide-ranging and deeply p...
9 Apr 20251h 7min
Agony Aunties on Feeling Like the Forgotten Sibling
In this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a listener's question about feeling less valued than their younger half-brother by their stepmother. The listener shares experiences of unequal treatment ...
4 Apr 202516min
Esther Ghey on Life After the Murder of Brianna Ghey
In this powerful and very moving episode, Esther Ghey shares her story of unimaginable loss — the tragic murder of her daughter, Brianna Ghey, in February 2023. Speaking with grace and courage, Esther...
2 Apr 20251h 2min
Agony Aunties on Parenting Your Parent
In this Agony Aunties episode, a listener writes in about the emotional challenges of caring for her mother who is starting to show signs of aging. The Agony Aunties discuss the delicate balance betwe...
28 Mars 202517min
Emma Barnett on Motherhood, Pain, and Rewriting the Narrative
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author Emma Barnett opens up about the unseen struggles that have shaped both her personal and professional life...
26 Mars 20251h 15min
Agony Aunties on Family Estrangement and the Grief No One Talks About
In this episode, the Agony Aunties tackle a listener's question about dealing with the pain of family estrangement. They provide thoughtful advice, suggesting outreach to communities in similar situat...
21 Mars 202510min
