We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Why Young Men Are Struggling Today (The Truth No One Talks About!)

Paul sits down with three powerful voices - YUNGBLUD, Jordan Stephens and Big Zuu - for raw, emotional and deeply personal conversations that challenge outdated ideas of what it means to be a man. In this week's episode, We’re Talking MASCULINITY. They discuss identity, emotional repression, toxic male spaces, and what young boys are really learning from the internet. ◽️ YUNGBLUD opens up about rejecting shame, owning his masculine side, and why he worries for his 12-year-old cousin growing up online ◽️ Jordan Stephens dives into emotional literacy, homophobia, and the consequences of limiting male intimacy ◽️ Big Zuu reflects on being raised by a strong woman, embracing both feminine and masculine traits - and why young men need connection now more than ever (00:00) Intro (00:49) Yungblud on the Messaging That's Been Fed to Young Men Online (04:54) Jordan Stephens on Emotional Intelligence in Today's Men (11:47) Big Zuu's Advice for Any Men Who Are Feeling Lonely and Disconnected (17:55) Paul's Takeaways Support charities: Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/qcJLJLhBjTb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Star Caity Baser Breaks Silence on Assault: “I Was Just A Child"

In this episode of We Need To Talk, viral pop star Caity Baser shares the unfiltered story behind her rise - from being booed off stage to performing in front of thousands, from childhood trauma to finding her voice through music. Caity opens up about growing up on a council estate in Southampton to a £50 bet that changed her life. For the first time, she speaks publicly about being assaulted at the age of 8 - how it shaped her confidence, her sense of safety, and how it impacted her relationships. She also shares a later experience of assault by someone she thought she could trust, and how it took years to fully understand what had happened. Now, through music, community, and the safety of real love, Caity is finding new ways to speak out - not just for herself, but for anyone still learning how to process what they’ve been through. Caity shares: ◽️ Why she blocked her mum - and doesn’t regret it ◽️ The story behind her most personal song, Weight Of You ◽️ How she fell in love on a music video set ◽️ Her journey with ADHD ◽️ The meaning behind the songs on her new EP  Caity Baser, We Need To Talk. This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and child sexual assault. Please watch with care and find support charities here: The Survivors Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/HOj44LvWZUb NAPAC:https://g2ul0.app.link/JMmqcJ90yVb Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/1CRhatR7mPb  CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/YvmzhM17mPb  MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Caity here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/OV5NPBg1yVb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/7ydfxFj1yVb  Facebook: https://g2ul0.app.link/427wz4H9yVb EP Pre Save: https://g2ul0.app.link/9oiqzyL9yVb Website: https://g2ul0.app.link/oiV4DIR9yVb (00:00) Intro (02:16) Caity's Upbringing in Southampton (05:32) Talking About Emotions When Caity Was Growing Up (10:23) Caity's Brothers and Their Support of Her Music Career (12:55) Caity's 'Grandfather' (15:15) Caity's Mum and Their Relationship Dynamic (21:40) Caity's ADHD (23:33) How Caity Began Her Music Career (33:58) Caity's Performance at Reading and Leeds Festival (36:26) Why Caity's Music Is So Popular (39:17) Caity's Thoughts on the Music Industry Today (42:20) Caity on Her Current Relationship and Falling in Love (49:37) Shopify Ad (50:42) Tinder Ad (51:53) Caity's Performance at the Capital Summertime Ball (54:00) Does Caity Feel Pressure Being Dubbed 'The Voice of Gen Z'? (56:49) The Meaning Behind the Songs on Caity's New EP (1:01:00) The Meaning Behind 'The Weight of You' (1:11:17) The Meaning Behind 'Drank You Dry' (1:20:17) Paul's Parting Gift for Caity (1:23:09) Most Memorable Conversation (1:26:10) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by:Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotal  Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB  ♥️ Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Went On Love Island For REVENGE! | We’re Talking LOVE ISLAND

We’re Talking LOVE ISLAND: Three of the most unforgettable stars - Maura Higgins, Faye Winter and Megan Barton-Hanson reveal what REALLY happened on and off screen ◽️ Maura tells us why she went on the show and what happened when the cameras stopped rolling ◽️ Faye opens up about the moment that triggered over 25,000 complaints and how it broke her ◽️ Megan shares the bold decision she made before entering the villa - and how it changed everything This episode includes discussion about suicidal ideation. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how, and when you’ll listen. CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/uULaUXcM3Nb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbuRaxjM3Nb (00:00) Intro (01:11) Maura Higgins On Aftermath of Love Island (12:36) Faye Winter on Love Island's Biggest Argument (18:57) Megan Barton-Hanson's REAL Reason For Going On Love Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myleene Klass EXCLUSIVE: I Caught My Ex Husband Cheating At My Birthday Party! He Said I Emasculated Him

In this episode of We Need To Talk, broadcaster, musician, and campaigner Myleene Klass shares the deeply personal story behind the headlines. From discovering her ex partner’s infidelity on her birthday to surviving four miscarriages, Myleene opens up about the private pain she carried for years - and the strength it took to keep moving forward. She reflects on the overnight fame with Hear’Say, the pressure of life in the spotlight, and the exploitation she faced behind the scenes. But through loss and hardship, Myleene transformed her grief into a powerful voice for women’s health rights, fought for legal changes, and earned an MBE for her campaigning. Myleene reveals: ◽️ The moment she caught her ex cheating with someone famous ◽️ Why her wedding day was filled with tears ◽️ How the divorce nearly broke her ◽️ The highs and lows of Hear’Say◽️ Whether there will be a Hear’Say reunion  ◽️ Her encounter with Harvey Weinstein  ◽️ Her painful journey through multiple miscarriages ◽️ How she turned grief into campaigning and earned an MBE ◽️ Why she finally believes in love again If you've ever loved, lost or felt betrayed - this conversation will stay with you. Myleene Klass, 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 Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Myleene here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/nVClu9venVb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/cZTElXyenVb (00:00) Intro (02:14) Myleene's Parents and How They Met (05:09) Growing Up and Facing Racism in Great Yarmouth (09:35) Where Does Myleene's Love of Music Come From? (12:24) Myleene's Journey to Popstars (17:11) Hearsay's Catapult into Fame After Popstars Finished (20:45) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry (35:48) Myleene's Encounter with Harvey Weinstein (38:50) Returning to Classical Music Post-Hear'Say (40:53) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' (43:46) Myleene's First Brand Deal with M&S (48:27) Treatwell Ad (49:40) Tinder Ad (50:53) Myleene's Complicated Relationship History (53:31) How Myleene Met Her Ex-Husband (55:38) Myleene's Wedding to Her Ex-Husband (1:10:40) Myleene's Current Relationship (1:21:41) Myleene's History of Miscarriages and Her Campaigning (1:27:40) Myleene Getting an MBE for Her Campaigning (1:36:52) Most Memorable Conversation (1:42:23) Paul's Takeaways Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL10 - T&Cs apply Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Talking CHEATING: Is Once A Cheat ALWAYS A Cheat? "I Had Death Threats After Cheating"

Paul responds to the viral Coldplay concert kiss cam moment and dives into one of the most controversial topics in relationships. In this week's episode, We’re Talking: Cheating.  We hear the unforgettable moments from guests who’ve faced infidelity in different ways: ◽️ Katie Price opens up about an ex’s shocking betrayal with her nanny, housekeeper and best friend - and answers the age old question: “once a cheater, always a cheater?” ◽️ Pete Wicks opens up about the intense aftermath of his own infidelity, from facing death threats to enduring public shaming: “I felt like a national hate figure” ◽️ Maura Higgins reveals how she confronted a cheating ex right before Love Island ◽️ Sadia Khan breaks down why people cheat and the red flags we miss (00:00) Intro (01:23) Katie Price (05:01) Pete Wicks (10:35) Maura Higgins (16:39) Sadia Khan Watch the full episodes here: Katie Price: https://g2ul0.app.link/8cjkBBX6eVb Pete Wicks: https://g2ul0.app.link/e4Sdod76eVb Maura Higgins: https://g2ul0.app.link/QDINQva7eVb Sadia Khan: https://g2ul0.app.link/kfw3lnd7eVb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices