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Podcast · 171 episodes

We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

by WNTT · English

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

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Coleen Rooney: What Was Really Happening Behind The HeadlinesColleen Rooney discusses her life behind tabloid headlines—growing up in Liverpool, entering the public eye through her relationship with Wayne Rooney, coping with media intrusion and confidence…29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 39 chapters
Sam Vanderpump: Why I’m Fighting For Organ DonationSam Vanderpump (Made in Chelsea) recounts being diagnosed at age 4 with congenital hepatic fibrosis, later developing sepsis from liver-related bile blockage, and being sent for liver transplant…24 Sep 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
He Quit His Job at 37: Now He DJ's with Will Smith, Skepta & Burna BoyA DJ/MC’s life story from growing up in Tottenham to building a DJ career, using music to uplift communities, and using his platform to push prostate-cancer awareness and early testing (including his…22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 44 chapters
"The audition went horribly wrong!" Shirley Ballas & Ore Oduba on Strictly Come DancingShirley Ballas and Ore Oduba discuss Strictly Come Dancing’s massive audience, their personal journeys onto the show, memorable turning points, and how criticism/trolling affected them.17 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Kelly Osbourne on Ozzy’s Final Words and Choosing Herself “I Didn’t Know What I Looked Like”Kelly Osbourne reflects on grief after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, how media scrutiny shaped her body image and mental health, and how she “chose herself” to stop living under others’ narratives.15 Sep 2026 · 2 h 2 min · 45 chapters
The Conversations That Could Save Lives: We’re Talking Suicide PreventionSuicide prevention and mental health, framed through how long-buried childhood trauma shapes anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts; the episode emphasizes communication, vulnerability, and…10 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Dr Terry Dubrow on Botched, Ozempic And Plastic Surgery “They Put Concrete In Her Face!”Dr. Terry Dubrow discusses his medical background and longevity/fitness beliefs, then recounts his reality-TV career (The Swan, Bridalplasty) and how Botched became a safer, cautionary…8 Sep 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 45 chapters
Why Chemistry Isn’t Always Love! Dr Tara SwartHow neuroscience and biology shape love, bonding, and relationship success; why stress can damage connection; and how attraction cues (especially smell) relate to bonding and offspring viability.3 Sep 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
GK Barry: I’m Finally Ready To Tell My StoryGrace (GK Barry) tells her origin story and why she’s “finally ready” to share it.1 Sep 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 56 chapters
Why Happy Couples Still Fight & “69% Of Problems Never Go Away”The episode discusses whether marriage is outdated and what predicts relationship success.27 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Love Island’s Simba & Angelista: He Had Options, I Had NoneLove Island relationship and identity—Simba and Angelista (Angie) discuss falling in love quickly, private conversations, the “hideaway” test, public perception (“villain edit”), and the pressures of…25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 41 chapters
“I Had No Confidence” Perrie Edwards: The Shy Girl Who Became a Pop StarPerrie Edwards reflects on how frequent moving, serious childhood health issues, and lifelong shyness shaped her confidence and singing—leading to her X Factor breakthrough and later pop stardom.20 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
Farrah Abraham: What Fame Did To Me After 16 & PregnantFarrah Abraham reflects on her life after appearing on 16 and Pregnant, focusing on love, trauma, grief after Derek’s death, and the fallout from fame—especially money, contracts, and public scrutiny.18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 47 chapters
"Real Housewives Was The Downfall Of Our Marriage" PK Paul KemsleyPaul “PK” Kemsley discusses his Real Housewives of Beverly Hills experience, why he joined reality TV, and how losing control of the narrative contributed to his marriage’s breakdown; he also…13 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Vikkstar: What It Really Took to Build The Sidemen (we didn’t plan for anyone to leave)Vikkstar (Vikkstar123) discusses building the Sidemen from his early gaming/YouTube days, the “KSI leaving” question, and the personal costs of relentless content creation.11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 42 chapters
What Everyone Should Know Before Ending a Marriage: We're Talking Divorce withJames SextonDivorce basics and strategy—what divorce legally means, what to consider before ending a marriage, and why “smart” decisions start long before filing.6 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Trewley Precious: The Real Cost of Secret Lives of Gypsy WivesThe guest, Trewley Precious, discusses her life and identity as a Gypsy/Traveller woman and how “Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives” and public attention have affected her, including backlash, trauma…4 Aug 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 43 chapters
The Hear’Say And Liberty X Feud That Changed British PopHow Popstars (early 2000s) manufactured Hearsay, then Liberty X, and sparked a British pop culture feud and rapid rise/fall.30 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 9 chapters
Big Brother’s Chantelle Houghton Finally Speaks Out "I Don't Want To Hide Anymore"Chantelle Houghton (Big Brother) breaks her silence about the loneliness, manipulation, and identity loss she says followed her 2000s reality-TV fame, and reflects on her “holiday romance” with…28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 41 chapters
Blake Remembers The Real Amy Winehouse "She Was My Best Mate”Blake Fielder-Civil recounts meeting Amy Winehouse in Camden (around 2001/2002), their fast, intense relationship, early validation and insecurity shaped by media, their music connection (Frank/Back…23 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Joey Graceffa On The Life He Hid Behind YouTube: I Lost The Mum I KnewJoey Graceffa discusses the life he hid behind YouTube—his childhood in rural Massachusetts, family trauma and addiction, his coming out journey, and how online fame and hate comments shaped his…21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 37 chapters
Who Is The Real Dami Hope?Dami Hope’s identity journey—Nigerian roots, growing up in Ireland (Celtic Tiger era), cultural/racial acceptance, name anglicization, and how a series of school fights shaped his self-confidence and…16 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Olivia Bowen: I Lost Myself After Giving Birth & What Love Island Never ShowedOlivia Bowen discusses how Love Island affected her mental health and disordered eating, why she “lost herself” after giving birth, and how childhood family changes and later toxic relationships…14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 43 chapters
We're Talking The Cost of AlcoholismAddiction and sobriety, focusing on alcohol’s role in self-worth, family impact, and recovery; includes personal “rock bottom” stories and a family history of alcoholism.9 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 6 chapters