How Did We Get Here?

Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world. Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth. After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. A Daylight and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claudia Winkleman is a broadcaster who feels like your best friend - whether she's co-hosting Strictly Come Dancing, fronting her Saturday morning BBC Radio 2 show or sending shivers down your spine as the presenter of The Traitors. And now, for our season finale, she joins How to Fail to talk about her hatred of perfect, her distaste for exercise, her introversion and her failure to live in the present. Plus: struggles with sleep, the invaluable lessons her parents' taught her and why Rembrandt (as seen with minus 15 eyesight) might be her forever style icon. How to Fail is an Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bea is an achiever in all areas of her life apart from one. She feels that until she is slimmer, she hasn’t achieved everything she set out to do. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 12 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_12.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isla has suffered more deaths in her family than most people deal with in a lifetime. She finds it impossible to process what has happened and needs a way out of the pain. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 11 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_11.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George was a fireman for the RAF in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his tour of 2007, he came back a different person and has found it hard to reintegrate into society. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 10 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_10.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather’s mum left the family home when she was 17 with no warning. Heather still struggles with that day many years later, but is she looking at it the wrong way? If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 9 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_9.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lottie can’t get over the split with her ex-husband and finds it hard to trust her new boyfriend. As a child, she lost both her parents and her brother was murdered, the repercussions of which are still felt today. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 8 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_8.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 years ago Eva felt faint when driving on a motorway and hasn’t been able to drive on fast roads since. Her friend’s death in a road traffic accident when she was a teenager may be the key. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 7 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_7.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie, who had to care for his siblings and had a difficult coming out story, finds it hard to take care of himself. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 6 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_6.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annie’s relationship with her siblings has worsened since their mother died, and realises the key to resolving the conflict might lie with their estranged father. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 5 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_5.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maya tried to resuscitate her baby brother when she was 11 and has carried guilt from that day ever since. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 4 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_4.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny took a home DNA test and the result has blown his family apart. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 3 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_3.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asha finds it hard to be intimate with friends and lovers and wonders if she is Asexual. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 2 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_2.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary served in the military and the British Transport Police. He was a frontline worker in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings and is haunted by some of the tragic things he has seen as part of his job. As mentioned in the podcast, here is the link for the charity that Gary runs. https://www.ptsd999.org.uk/ If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk PTSD UK - www.ptsduk.org PTSD Resolution - www.ptsdresolution.org Combat Stress - www.combatstress.org.uk Find the transcript for episode 1 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_1.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a new season, where Claudia Winkleman and Professor Tanya Byron meet a different guest each week who has an issue that they are struggling with. Professor Tanya speaks to them in a one to one session and Claudia asks questions in the breaks. Claud and Tan aim to unlock the challenges facing our guest and help them to move to a place of clarity. This season we look at challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, surprise DNA tests results, sexuality, grief and trauma. No matter what the subject, the themes of loss, guilt, love and forgiveness are universal with practical advice and tools that we can all use. Series 3 launches Tuesday 29th June. Click to follow and get new episodes as they arrive. Thank you so much and see you soon. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leomie Anderson is an International Model, Spokesperson and Entrepreneur and on her podcast, she asks major names the questions that others are afraid to ask. Unapologetically different, Leomie created her brand LAPP to amplify the voices of young women across the world. On Role Model, you will hear her real conversation with big stars that will inspire you to follow your dreams. Role Model is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Wright is on a journey of discovery, searching for those positive role models that walk amongst us in everyday life. The real life champions that come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life - this podcast captures him meeting and learning from these inspirational, everyday people. Ian is a goalscoring hero and football legend - a much loved and positive role model across the UK, adored for his openness, vulnerability and of course his cheeky sense of humour, all of which you will hear in this unique series. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rhian has suffered from disordered eating throughout her life and wants to break the hold it has over her. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Find the transcript for episode 12 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_12.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone tells Tom he is on the spectrum. He wonders whether he should find out. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Find the transcript for episode 11 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_11.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John realises his family have always been abusive to him. Should he distance himself from them? If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. Other helpful organisations: NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Find the transcript for episode 10 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_10.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices