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

Sophie is struggling to come to terms with having children by IVF. 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 FERTILITY NETWORK - www.fertilitynetworkuk.org Find the transcript for episode 9 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_9.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Clare. Clare’s father was arrested in front of her and then imprisoned when she was 11. She has struggled for a number of years and wants a formal diagnosis. 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 PRISONERS' FAMILIES HELPLINE - [email protected] / or call 0808808200 Find the transcript for episode 8 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_8.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet James. James feels misunderstood and finds it hard to trust people. 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 7 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_7.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Allie. Allie cannot shift the feeling that her daughter hates her. Allie is worried that the grief she suffered when her father died has been passed on. 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 6 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_6.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Trudy. Trudy fell out with her brother a few years ago and believes mental health issues are the cause. 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 5 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_5.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Julie. Julie finds her ten-year-old daughter incredibly challenging. She’s concerned what she will be like as a teenager. 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 4 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_4.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Sally. Sally can’t hold down a relationship for longer than 18 months and feels her relationship with her father is the cause. 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 3 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_3.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we meet Jodie. Jodie feels guilt after having an extra-marital affair. 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 2 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_2.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this second series of How Did We Get Here?, Claudia and Tanya reunite to identify struggles faced by people and their family members. In this episode we meet Simran. Simran's mother tragically took her own life eight years ago and Simran is still looking for answers. 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 2 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2_1.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this second series of How Did We Get Here?, Claudia and Tanya reunite to identify struggles faced by people and their family members. Each episode is a real story told in a one-time, unscripted session. In this series, topics include ASD, parental suicide, extra-martial affairs, parenting challenging children, the legacy of childhood abuse and holding down a romantic relationship. Claudia listens in to the conversation to discover how Tanya unlocks the story behind each issue and to understand how she guides contributors forward to a place of clarity. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey How Did We Get Here fans! Here's a show we think you'll like from our friends at 3Uncanny4..... The Passion Economy! In the clip for this episode: Damali tells Adam about her “aha moment” The moment she realizes she wasn’t using 100% of her skills and passions in her current 9-5 job in banking and details how exactly she was able to identify her unique set of passions and interests that fueled her to quit her job, and create her own business where she was able to truly do what she loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi How Did We Get Here? fans, we've made a show we think you'll like.... Fertility doctor Jan Karbaat was renowned for getting amazing results. Women who were desperate for children would visit him at his Rotterdam clinic and leave pregnant. But when the clinic closed, rumours began about the methods Karbaat used to achieve his success. The children conceived at the clinic - the Karbaat Kids - began asking difficult questions about what happened to their mothers. What happened in Dr Karbaat’s clinic? From Somethin’ Else, The Immaculate Deception is a story about a doctor who was determined to create life - by any means possible. Reported and hosted by Jenny Kleeman. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/deception This is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle’s husband passed away 4 years ago from cancer. She is increasingly anxious about parenting her teenage children on her own whilst suffering with grief. 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 The Good Grief Trust - www.thegoodgrieftrust.org Cruse Bereavement Care - www.cruse.org.uk OCD Action - www.ocdaction.org.uk No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 12 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode12.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naomi has been diagnosed with Crohns disease and endometriosis and feels stuck. Naomi wants to explore her options in how to accept her situation. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk Crohn's & Colitis UK - www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk Stomawise - www.stomawise.co.uk Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association - www.iasupport.org Endometriosis UK - www.endometriosis-uk.org 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 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 11 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode11.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma has ongoing issues with her brother who she says has strong animosity towards her. Emma wants to come to a place of peace with the situation. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk NAPAC - www.napac.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Stand Alone - www.standalone.org.uk 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 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 10 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode10.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen wants to ensure she will bring up well-adjusted twin daughters with their father not around. 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 Tamba - www.tamba.org.uk Twins UK - www.twinsuk.co.uk Twins Trust - www.twinstrust.org or (Twinline) on 0800 138 0509. WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 9 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode9.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha has a severely disabled daughter with an undiagnosed condition and discovers she has PTSD. 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 CONTACT - www.contact.org.uk ASSIST TRAUMA CARE - www.assisttraumacare.org.uk Traumatic Stress Service - 020 3228 2969 (offers rapid assessment to people suffering from PTSD – usually via Community Mental Health Teams) No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 8 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode8.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lidia wants to resolve separation anxiety with her daughter, who has ADHD. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk YOUNG MINDS - www.youngminds.org.uk/find-help AADD-UK - www.aadduk.org/help-support ADDISS (ADHD information services) - www.addiss.co.uk 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 No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 7 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode7.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shahlaa is struggling with the demands of work and family. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk NSPCC - www.nspcc/org/uk Womens Aid - www.womensaid.org.uk Working Families - www.workingfamilies.org.uk Netmums - www.netmums.com/support Action for Children - www.actionforchildren.org.uk Home Start - www.home-start.org.uk National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership with Women’s Aid and Refuge) 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 No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 6 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode6.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Anna's eldest daughter will only do activities with their mummy. 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 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 5 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode5.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna who, after discovering that her husband wanted to transition, has achieved a happy marriage. She now wants to fulfil all aspects of their relationship. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk Transgender Partners - www.transgenderpartners.com/resource-for-partners-2 Trans Unite - www.transunite.co.uk/ Chrysalis - www.chrysalis-gii.org Beaumont Society - www.beaumontsociety.org.uk 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 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 4 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode4.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donia found that her two young daughters would not sleep in their beds after she was diagnosed with cancer. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us Support Line - www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide Breast Cancer Now - www.breastcancernow.org Macmillan - www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/breast-cancer National Breast Cancer - www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-brca SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance You will find the transcript for episode 3 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lara was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder 8 years ago. She wants to know whether she has passed this on to her son. 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance Bipolar UK - www.bipolaruk.org Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar-disorder/living-with You will find the transcript for episode 2 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this beautiful season opener, Claudia meets Jack, before introducing him to Professor Tanya Byron who, in a one on one session, digs deep into his story, with fascinating and emotional revelations. Jack who has overcome anxiety and PTSD, but has found his biggest challenge to date, is the estrangement from his 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: - MIND - www.mind.co.uk No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us Mens Health - www.menshealthforum.org.uk Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) - www.topuk.org SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance PTSD UK - www.ptsduk.org/treatment-options/where-to-get-help/ You will find the transcript for episode 1 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode1.txt How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing How Did We Get Here? with Claudia Winkleman and Dr Tanya Byron. With topics ranging from parental estrangement, gender identity, domestic violence, trauma, inheriting mental health issues, family dynamics after cancer and raising a severely disabled daughter, How Did We Get Here? is a passionate, insightful and moving experience, with clear outcomes to each episode. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices