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We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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 The most powerful conversations are the ones we usually avoid. Hosted by Paul C. Brunson, We Need To Talk is a show that empowers people to have the conversations they avoid by creating a safe, supportive, and insightful space that encourages vulnerability, self-discovery, and real-world connection. From breakups to breakthroughs, conflict to connection, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the human experiences and relationships that define us. Instagram: @needtotalk TikTok: @weneedtotalkpod Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Nadiya Hussain & Big Zuu on The Power of Representation

    Nadiya Hussain & Big Zuu on The Power of Representation
    Feb 26 2026
    Big Zuu & Nadiya Hussain join us to discuss what it means to live as Muslims in the UK today. They share their personal experiences navigating public life, confronting stereotypes, and the power of representation in breaking down barriers. This is an honest and thought-provoking conversation on how media, faith and identity shape perceptions of Islam in modern British society. We're Talking the Power of Representation (00:00) Intro (00:32) Diversity in the TV Industry in Front and Behind the Camera (02:54) Why Big Zuu Started His Own Production Company (05:54) Big Zuu Reflects on the Current Climate for Muslims in the UK (07:48) Big Zuu Explains the Importance of Representation in Media (10:46) Nadiya Describes How She Doesn’t Agree With the Traditional Role for Women in Islam (15:32) Nadiya’s Relationship With Her Faith (18:35) The ‘Suffocating’ Environment for Muslims Living in the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Jo Frost On The Rise And Fall Of Supernanny

    Jo Frost On The Rise And Fall Of Supernanny
    Feb 24 2026
    Jo Frost, best known for the global hit Supernanny, opens up about what really happened behind the scenes of the show - and why protecting families sometimes meant breaking down in private. As a global family expert with nearly four decades of experience, she reflects on the pressure of reality TV, refusing to be controlled, and the unseen emotional cost of stepping into homes in crisis. Jo speaks candidly about being labelled “difficult” for standing her ground, the backlash she’s faced for not having children of her own, and why she has never apologised for firm boundaries. She shares what viewers didn’t see when the cameras stopped rolling, the responsibility she carries long after filming ends, and the quiet toll of holding families together under public scrutiny. Jo also confronts modern parenting head-on from screen addiction and rising anxiety to the uncomfortable truth about discipline, smacking and why children often expose fractures adults would rather ignore. Jo explains why leadership at home has never mattered more - and why the hardest conversations are often the most necessary. Grounded, direct and deeply personal, this is Jo like you’ve never seen before. Jo Frost, We Need To Talk (00:00) Intro (01:42) How Did Jo Become Supernanny? (06:13) Jo’s First Experience Filming Supernanny (15:29) The International Success of Supernanny (25:33) The Most Challenging Moment Filming Supernanny (29:16) Where Does Jo Believe Her Love for Children Comes From? (31:20) What Did Jo Learn About Love From Her Parents? (34:07) What Was the Cost of Jo's 'Unapologetic' Approach to the Show? (38:14) Did Jo Feel Pressure to Change the Show Because of Other Reality TV? (40:47) Welfare on Supernanny and Other Reality TV Shows (42:49) How Did Jo Manage Being Labelled as Difficult? (47:05) How Does Jo Handle Complaints From the Public? (52:03) WNTT LA Trailer (53:06) The Mantra Behind the Suggestion Box (55:06) Audience Questions to Jo (01:14:19) More Audience Questions for Jo (01:26:22) Most Memorable Conversation (01:32:03) Paul’s Takeaways Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Jo here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofrost TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jofrost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • How Often Should We Have Sex? Dr. Karen Gurney Breaks the Myths!

    How Often Should We Have Sex? Dr. Karen Gurney Breaks the Myths!
    Feb 19 2026
    Dr. Karen Gurney takes us on a journey to unlearn the outdated myths that shape our ideas about love, desire, and connection. From challenging the societal scripts around intimacy to redefining what it means to truly connect, Karen opens up a conversation about freedom, honesty, and breaking free from shame. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about relationships. We're Talking: Intimacy. Dr Karen Gurney is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexologist and Couples Therapist, she has been helping couples tackle sex problems for over 20 years. She is the author of the bestselling books Mind The Gap and How To Not Let Your Kids Ruin Your Sex Life. (00:00) Intro (00:31) Karen’s Definition of Sex (04:53) Understanding the Sexual Scale (06:35) Is There Such a Thing as Sexual Compatibility? (09:06) Does “Bad Sex” Exist? (14:27) Karen Breaks Down the 'Orgasm Gap' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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