We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

TW: This episode discusses suicide and mental health in detail. In this week's episode for World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ve brought together some of the most powerful moments from past conversations on We Need To Talk - featuring Jordan Stephens, Ella Morgan, and DanTDM - who’ve all spoken bravely about their mental health journeys. These are not just stories of pain, but of survival. Of reaching out. Of finding light in the darkest moments. By revisiting their words, we hope to break the silence around suicide and remind anyone struggling: you are not alone. Together, they unpack the silence around suicide and why honest conversations matter more than ever (00:00) Intro (01:27) Jordan's Experience of Suicide and Suicidal Ideation (07:28) Jordan's 'Break-Up' with His Mother (14:06) Ella's Experience of Suicidal Ideation at 16 (17:00) Ella Coming Out as Trans to Her Mum (20:12) Dan TDM's Experience Suicidal Ideation (22:00) Telling His Wife How He Felt (23:45) How Therapy Helped Dan (27:46) Love Better Tour Ad Please take care watching. If you or someone you know needs support, please see support charities below: Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/1CRhatR7mPb  CALM - https://g2ul0.app.link/YvmzhM17mPb  MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb  Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Katona opens up about some of the most shocking and transformative moments of her life in the spotlight. From turbulent relationships and public scandals to finding love again, Kerry shares the truth behind the headlines. In part 2 of her raw and unfiltered conversation, Kerry speaks candidly about the chaos of her marriages, her infamous appearance on This Morning, and the devastating impact of addiction on her family. She reflects on the abuse she endured in her relationship with George, the trauma of his passing, and how she rebuilt herself in the aftermath. Kerry also reveals the reality of her financial struggles and why she turned to OnlyFans, before sharing the unexpected love story that unfolded on Celebs Go Dating with Paolo, and what it’s like navigating a relationship under the glare of the media. Kerry shares: ◽ How her relationship with Mark began and ended in heartbreak ◽ The media’s betrayal and stories sold at her expense ◽ The home invasion that shook her family to its core ◽ The moment she realised she needed to end her addiction ◽ The painful truth of her marriage to George and his tragic passing ◽ Her experience of bankruptcy and finding new ways to survive ◽ How she found love again with Paolo on Celebs Go Dating despite the age gap ◽ Her hopes for the future and what’s next for her career Kerry Katona, We Need To Talk, again! This episode includes some difficult conversations. If you’re impacted, we recommend the support charities below:Survivor's Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/yh0NrvNsvTb      Refuge: https://g2ul0.app.link/td2zqEPpGTb  CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/uULaUXcM3Nb  MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbuRaxjM3Nb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Kerry here:Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/otKjdok9cWb  TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/391l8Vg9cWb Kerry & Katie’s Tour: https://g2ul0.app.link/6dGc2te9cWb Mamma Mia Tour: https://g2ul0.app.link/ubKU5P88cWb  (00:00) Intro (02:20) How Did Kerry's Relationship with Mark Begin? (07:00) Stories Sold to the Papers About Kerry (11:57) Kerry's Experience of Home Invasion (16:52) Kerry's Infamous Appearance on This Morning (27:36) Kerry's Wedding to Mark (29:29) Kerry's Epiphany About Her Drug Taking and the End of Her Relationship with Mark (35:00) Kerry's Difficult Conversation with Her Children About Her Public Image (39:06) Adobe Express Ad (40:21) Tinder Ad (41:22) How Kerry Entered into Her Relationship with George (46:17) George's Abusive Behaviour During Their Marriage (52:55) George's Psychotic Break (57:31) George's Passing and How It Affected Kerry (01:01:37) The Double Standard Between Genders in Showbiz (01:03:36) Treatwell Ad (01:04:37) How Kerry Met Ryan (01:07:57) Kerry's Various Bankruptcies (01:11:54) How Kerry Got into Doing OnlyFans Content (01:14:53) How Did Kerry's Relationship with Ryan End? (01:16:15) Kerry's Experience of 'Celebs Go Dating' and Meeting Paolo (01:20:56) Kerry's Feelings on the 11 Year Age Gap Between Her and Paolo (01:22:12) How Kerry's Feelings for Paolo Developed Over the Course of Shooting 'Celebs Go Dating' (01:28:20) How the Media Will Portray Kerry and Paolo's Relationship (01:31:58) Kerry's Biggest Takeaway from 'Celebs Go Dating' (01:35:06) Kerry's Upcoming Projects (01:36:34) Most Memorable Conversation (01:40:11) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL20 - T&Cs apply Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul sits down with two incredible women, Katherine Ryan and Bre Tiessi, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about motherhood, identity, and navigating personal transformations. They dive into the realities of having children, managing relationships, and the raw moments that come with becoming a mother. ◽️ Katherine Ryan reflects on having her first child at a young age ‘on purpose,’ her journey through the world of TV with Campus, and whether she’ll have more children in the future ◽️ Katherine opens up about why she and Bobby schedule sex to maintain their connection amidst their busy lives ◽️ Bre hares her deeply personal experience of childbirth and the mental health challenges of postpartum depression ◽️ Bre talks about how motherhood has reshaped her, offering insight into the personal growth that comes from this life-changing experience. (00:00) Intro (00:13) Katherine Having Her First Child at a Young Age 'On Purpose' (06:40) Katherine's First TV Show 'Campus' (08:45) Will Katherine Have More Children? (10:18) Why Katherine and Bobby Schedule Sex (12:31) The Average Amount People Have Sex (13:54) Love Better Tour (14:58) Bre's Experience of Childbirth (19:13) Bre's Experience of Postpartum Depression (24:14) How Did Motherhood Change Bre? Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Katona opens up like never before revealing the truth behind her rise to fame with Atomic Kitten, the challenges of her turbulent childhood, and the personal struggles that shaped her journey. From knowing she was destined for fame at just five years old, to navigating the highs and lows of public life, Kerry shares the story of what really happened behind the headlines. In the emotional first part of this two-part conversation, Kerry discusses her complicated relationship with her mother and how she navigated fame and tabloid scrutiny. She opens up about her relationship with Brian McFadden, the public breakdown of their marriage, how she turned to drugs to deal with the heartbreak. Kerry shares: ◽ Growing up as the product of an affair and forced to choose between parents ◽ The trauma of her early years and trying to buy her mum’s love ◽ How Atomic Kitten was formed and what went on behind closed doors ◽ The real reason she left Atomic Kitten  ◽ How she met Brian McFadden and discovered his infidelity ◽ The emotional toll of fame and her battle with substance use Kerry Katona, We Need to Talk. See you next week for Part Two! (00:00) Intro (03:17) Kerry's Unique Family Situation and Childhood (08:22) Kerry's Relationship with Her 'Dad' Dave (12:48) The First Time Kerry Took Drugs (15:09) Kerry's Biological Dad (22:45) How Kerry Got Started in Modelling (36:08) Shopify Ad (37:06) Adobe Express Ad (38:10) Kerry's Journey to Atomic Kitten (41:11) Kerry's Time in the Porn Kings (45:09) The Origins of Atomic Kitten (50:50) Atomic Kitten's Rise to Fame (55:32) Tinder Ad (56:36) The Success of Atomic Kitten (58:18) Why Did the Media Focus on Kerry? (01:02:44) Kerry's Highlights of Being in Atomic Kitten (01:03:51) Kerry's Encounters with Notable Stars (01:09:00) Kerry's Lowest Moment in Atomic Kitten (01:10:30) How Kerry Met Brian Mcfadden (01:12:59) Did People in the Music Industry Like Kerry and Brian's Coupling? (01:14:42) Brian's Proposal to Kerry (01:15:59) Kerry's First Pregnancy (01:17:07) The Impact of Kerry's Leaked Photos (01:19:18) What Was Kerry's Relationship with the Press Like During Atomic Kitten and Her Marriage with Brian (01:21:03) Kerry's Choice to Leave Atomic Kitten (01:22:45) Kerry and Brian's Wedding (01:24:42) Brian's Infidelity (01:29:36) Kerry's Experience of Winning 'I'm a Celeb' (01:37:22) Why Brian and Kerry Got Divorced (01:44:39) Moving Back to Warrington After Kerry's Split with Brian (01:45:30) Going to Rehab in Arizona (01:47:23) Kerry's Diagnosis of Bipolar (01:50:53) Part 2 Teaser This episode includes some difficult conversations. If you’re impacted, we recommend the support charities below:Survivor's Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/yh0NrvNsvTb      Refuge: https://g2ul0.app.link/td2zqEPpGTb  CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/uULaUXcM3Nb  MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbuRaxjM3Nb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Kerry here:Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/otKjdok9cWb  TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/391l8Vg9cWb Kerry & Katie’s Tour: https://g2ul0.app.link/6dGc2te9cWb Mamma Mia Tour: https://g2ul0.app.link/ubKU5P88cWb  Sponsored by: Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk Adobe Express: https://ADOBE.LY/PAUL Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re Talking TV TALENT SHOWS: Two of the most iconic contestants - Cher Lloyd and Calum Scott - open up about their unforgettable auditions and what really happened after the cameras stopped rolling. ◽️ Cher takes us back to The X Factor stage at just 16 - and the backlash that nearly broke her ◽️ Calum reveals what it was like to go viral overnight after Britain’s Got Talent - and how he rebuilt himself afterwards ◽️ Both share the real truth about fame, pressure and surviving reality TV (00:00) Intro (00:33) Cher's X-Factor Audition (03:52) How Does Cher Feel She Was Portrayed on X-Factor Versus What She Was Actually Like? (06:35) What Kind of Mental Health Support Was Cher Getting on the X-Factor? (07:51) What Was Cher's Relationship with the Judges Like? (11:04) What Was Living with the Other Artists Like? (15:17) Love Better Tour Ad (16:23) Calum's Experience of His Britain's Got Talent Audition (27:16) Calum Reflects on the Impact BGT Had on His Career Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Cher Here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/RajyCUByoQb  Follow Callum Here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/JAW7hxKlKSb   Sponsored by: Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Frisby, founder of In The Style, speaks out for the first time about the rise and fall of his £100M fashion empire. From launching with just £1,000 and packing orders in his bedroom, to working with celebrity collaborators like Charlotte Crosby and Stacey Solomon, Adam built one of the UK’s most recognisable fashion brands. But behind the success was a story of hidden scars, resilience, and starting over. In his most personal interview yet, Adam reveals why he walked away from In The Style, the £100 million court case that nearly broke him, and how the pressure of running a public company pushed him to the edge. He opens up about being kicked out of his mum’s house at 15, hiding his sexuality and the shame he carried for years, and the moment he nearly got pulled into a world of crime before choosing a different path. Now, as Adam launches a new fashion brand and prepares to become a dad through surrogacy with his partner Jamie, he reflects on family, identity, and what success really means. Adam shares: ◽ The childhood trauma and rejection he hid for years ◽ How In The Style became a fashion empire - and what went wrong ◽ The £100M court case that left him at rock bottom ◽ Why he surrendered everything to start again ◽ How surrogacy is helping him become the dad he always needed Adam Frisby, We Need to Talk. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Adam Here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/47Ugp7AF2Vb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZnoRqBEF2Vb  (00:00) Intro (01:59) What Was Adam's Childhood Like and How Did It Shape Him? (03:23) Adam's Experience of Moving to Spain at 13 (08:05) How Adam Navigated His Sexuality as a Teenager (10:26) Adam's Experience of Being Kicked Out of His Mum's House at 15 (15:16) How Adam Came Out to His Family (17:42) Moving Out of His Dad's House at 16 (19:53) Adam's First Jobs and His Journey to Entrepreneurship (21:30) How Adam Started In The Style (25:26) How In The Style Grew and Its First Celebrity Collaborations (31:30) A Message from Charlotte Crosby (35:20) How Successful Was 'In The Style' Initially? (41:45) In The Style Becoming a Public Company (44:59) Treatwell Ad (46:13) Tinder Ad (47:27) What Were the Causes for the Decline of In The Style? (54:24) Adam's Mental and Physical Health During the Turbulent End of His Time at In The Style (01:01:27) The End of In The Style (01:08:59) Adam's Relationship with His Partner Jamie (01:11:42) A Letter from Jamie (01:14:56) Adam and Jamie's Experience of Having a Baby Through Surrogacy (01:26:55) Social Media Reaction to Adam and Jamie's Baby News (01:29:20) Adam's New Business (01:31:03) Most Memorable Conversation (01:34:19) Paul's Takeaways (01:35:58) Love Better Tour Ad Sponsored By: Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL20 - T&Cs apply Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT SyncID MB01OC25C1FD8VV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talia Mar reveals how she met Simon Minter (Miniminter), the bold social media move that caught his attention, and the truth about their first date. She shares what made Simon so attractive and why their relationship works. Yungblud opens up about his sexuality, why his relationship with Jessie Jo Stark ended, and whether he’s still in love with her today. He also reflects on self-love, identity, and what real intimacy means in relationships. Jordan Stephens shares his love story with Jayde, from their first date to overcoming intimacy issues, and how his attitude towards saying “I love you” has completely changed. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod (00:00) Intro (00:27) How Talia Met Simon Minter (02:51) What Talia Did on Social Media to Get Simon's Attention (05:04) Talia and Simon's First Date (09:12) What Was It About Simon That Was So Attractive? (11:14) Love Better Tour Ad (12:24) Yungblud's Attitude Towards His Sexuality (13:39) Why Yungblud Can't Be in a Relationship With Jessie Jo Stark (15:11) Is Yungblud Still in Love With Jessie Jo? (18:02) Does Yungblud Love Himself Today? (19:35) How Jordan Met Jayde (22:06) Jordan and Jade's First Date (24:33) How Jordan Navigated His Intimacy Issues With Jade (25:40) Jordan's Changed Attitude Towards Saying 'I Love You' to Jade (27:23) Jordan and Jade's First Date Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards opens up about her journey from a shy girl in South Shields to global superstardom, and for the first time, the private battles she fought along the way. From life-threatening childhood illness and years of surgery, to panic attacks so severe she couldn’t leave the house, Perrie reveals the moments that nearly broke her, and the resilience that kept her going. For the first time, Perrie shares the truth about her most painful heartbreaks, the public breakup that left her traumatised, and how toxic relationships once shaped her idea of love. She speaks candidly about meeting her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, finding a safe and supportive relationship, and becoming a mother after experiencing a devastating miscarriage at 24 weeks. From X Factor auditions and being underestimated as a girl band, to selling millions of records and learning to redefine success on her own terms, Perrie reflects on fame, grief, motherhood, and the courage it takes to protect your peace in the public eye. Now, with her debut solo album on the horizon, she’s learning to create without pressure, embrace vulnerability, and find joy again in the music. Perrie shares: ◽ How a childhood illness shaped her love of singing ◽ The panic disorder that made her afraid to leave home ◽ Why toxic relationships once felt “normal” ◽ The grief of miscarriage and losing a baby at 24 weeks ◽ How Alex helped her find safety and love again ◽ What fame taught her about resilience and self-worth ◽ Why she’s no longer chasing chart positions with her music Perrie Edwards, We Need to Talk. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and baby loss. We’ve included links to support charities below: Tommy’s: https://g2ul0.app.link/yiLgVePdnVb Sands: https://g2ul0.app.link/1c7K7WVdnVb 'If He Wanted To He Would' is out this Friday 22nd August! Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  (00:00) Intro (02:08) Perrie's Experience of Moving Around a Lot as a Child (05:51) Perrie's Health Issues as a Child (13:56) Perrie's Lack of Smell (19:49) How Did Perrie's Love of Singing Develop? (26:03) How Perrie Got Onto X-Factor (32:52) Tinder Ad (34:03) Love Better Tour Ad (35:08) Perrie's Time in Little Mix and Their Dynamic When They Were Making/Touring Their Music (40:27) Why Perrie Thinks Little Mix Remain the Underdog of Girl Groups (43:21) How Perrie Has Dealt With Instability in Her Life (46:49) Perrie's Relationship With Zayn Malik (56:34) How Perrie Met Her Husband Alex (01:00:43) The Difference in Dynamic Between Perrie's Relationship With Zayn and With Alex (01:07:19) How Would Perrie Describe Her Relationship With Alex? (01:09:37) How Has Having Her Son Changed Perrie? (01:11:58) Pregnancy Speculation in the Media (01:14:09) Perrie's Experience of Pregnancy and Miscarriage (01:20:53) How Alex Dealt With the Miscarriages (01:24:20) Perrie's Struggle With Panic Attacks Since Little Mix (01:30:04) Perrie's Experience of Agoraphobia (01:33:11) Perrie's New Album (01:36:25) Most Memorable Conversation (01:40:25) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulisa reveals the details of the most shocking chapter of her life, one that forced her to sleep with a knife for protection. She opens up about the infamous sting operation that targeted her, the shocking details of who was behind it, and how it turned her world upside down. (00:00) Intro   (00:11) Tulisa and 'The Sting'   (10:13) Love Better Tour Ad   (11:18) Who Tulisa Thinks Targeted Her   (14:07) How Was the Case Resolved?   (16:40) Life After the Court Case   Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Tulisa Here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/Cv7G7DkesPb  Sponsored by: Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, YouTube phenomenon TommyInnit (Tommy Simons) opens up about the truth behind going from playing Minecraft streams in his bedroom to global fame, the lessons and warnings from Mr Beast and Logan Paul, and why 15 million subscribers couldn’t fix the things that mattered most. Tommy shares the reality of becoming a millionaire at 16, the toll that fame, loss, and constant online attention took on his mental health, and how grief, anxiety, and the pressure to keep performing nearly broke him. For the first time, he speaks openly about the worst panic attack of his life, the heartbreak of his parents’ sudden split, and how losing his friend Technoblade (Alexander) changed his world forever. From 24/7 security on tour to wearing disguises in public, Tommy reflects on the extremes of internet stardom, the jealousy and self-doubt it sparked, and why learning to disconnect from the numbers may be the hardest lesson of all. Now, through stand-up comedy, music, and building real connections away from the screen, Tommy is finding his voice again, not just as a creator, but as a person learning it’s okay not to be okay. Tommy shares: ◽ The story behind his million-pound success at 16 ◽ The lessons (and warnings) from MrBeast and Logan Paul ◽ Why Technoblade’s last message means so much to him ◽ How he’s learning to separate self-worth from views ◽ The truth about the friendships he lost along the way ◽ Why love and connection matter more than any subscriber count TommyInnit, We Need To Talk. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow TommyInnit here:https://www.youtube.com/@shutuplmtalking  https://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit  (00:00) Intro (02:04) Differences Between the UK and the USA (04:59) The 'Curse' of Being an Only Child (07:42) Tommy's Experience of School (10:32) Tommy's First Forays into YouTube as 'Channel Nutpig' (15:23) Adopting the Name TommyInnit (33:24) Treatwell Ad (34:46) Tinder Ad (36:00) Setting Up 'The Dream SMP' (41:06) How Much Money Tommy Made at the Start of His Streaming Career (51:22) Love Better Tour Ad (52:26) How Tommy Dealt with His Numbers Going Down (59:46) Tommy's Experience Losing His Friend Technoblade to Cancer (1:02:38) Tommy's Take on the Allegations Surfacing About YouTubers and DreamSMP Members (1:03:45) The Series of Events That Led to Tommy's Recent Depression (1:08:09) Tommy's Diagnosis for Depression (1:18:31) A Message from Tommy's Mum (1:20:52) Tommy's Struggles with Anxiety (1:30:09) Most Memorable Conversation (1:35:17) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL10 - T&Cs apply Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-MP Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-yt  SYNCID: MB01G28TXDZVAQM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices