91 episodes

My name is Emily Laing. I'm an actress, writer, singer, recovering addict, survivor and currently en route back from the land of self destruct.
In January 2022 I suffered a nervous breakdown and was convinced my life was over. Turns out - it wasn't. I white knuckled my way out and want to help others who feel the same way that I did. So...
Have you ever found yourself feeling entirely alone? In a place so dark that you can't see a way out? Me too!
Rock bottoms, codependency, rehab, C/PTSD, survival, shameovers. You name it, we discuss it.
Join the journey of recovery and healing and rid the shame!
GET IN TOUCH
Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast

I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
Samaritans: 116 123
SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

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Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends‪?‬ Emily Laing

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 101 Ratings

My name is Emily Laing. I'm an actress, writer, singer, recovering addict, survivor and currently en route back from the land of self destruct.
In January 2022 I suffered a nervous breakdown and was convinced my life was over. Turns out - it wasn't. I white knuckled my way out and want to help others who feel the same way that I did. So...
Have you ever found yourself feeling entirely alone? In a place so dark that you can't see a way out? Me too!
Rock bottoms, codependency, rehab, C/PTSD, survival, shameovers. You name it, we discuss it.
Join the journey of recovery and healing and rid the shame!
GET IN TOUCH
Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast

I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
Samaritans: 116 123
SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    S4 - POCKET POD 3: A Letter To The Sober Curious

    S4 - POCKET POD 3: A Letter To The Sober Curious

    To those who are debating a sober lifestyle.
    GET IN TOUCH:
    Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
    Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
    TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast
    I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
    If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
    Samaritans: 116 123
    SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
    Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
    National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

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    • 6 min
    S4 - POCKET POD 2: The Invisibility Cloak

    S4 - POCKET POD 2: The Invisibility Cloak

    People pleasing is easily missed. It hides in plain sight. Are we being kind or are we releasing all our boundaries for the sake of comfort and safety?
    GET IN TOUCH:
    Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
    Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
    TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast
    I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
    If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
    Samaritans: 116 123
    SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
    Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
    National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 7 min
    S4 POCKET POD 1: No One Is A GD Jedi...

    S4 POCKET POD 1: No One Is A GD Jedi...

    I still struggle and struggle bad. A reminder that the work is ongoing. It’s tough but beautiful and inspiring.
    Stay tuned for the next chapter.
    GET IN TOUCH:
    Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
    Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
    TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast
    I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
    If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
    Samaritans: 116 123
    SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
    Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
    National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 8 min
    S4E6: You Can’t Do Everything with Gabby Bryan

    S4E6: You Can’t Do Everything with Gabby Bryan

    The shit storm hits. And we know we’re gonna remember it. We’re also gonna survive it and THRIVE.
    @gabbyisbryan
    L’Podcast:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lpodcast-with-gabby-bryan-zack-signore/id1668578191
    GET IN TOUCH:
    Email: contact@whydoyouthink.com
    Instagram: @whydoyouthinkpodcast & @emily_laing_uk
    TikTok: @whydoyouthinkpodcast
    I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL
    If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health you can contact:
    Samaritans: 116 123
    SOS Silence of Suicide: 0300 1020 505
    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652
    Calm: 0800 585858 - Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.
    National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247


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    • 54 min
    S4E5 - Your Mrs with Mae Stephens

    S4E5 - Your Mrs with Mae Stephens

    School is/can be/was definitely for me - a minefield. My guest today, Mae Stephens. is talking openly about her experience with bullying, body shaming and being forced to come out. 
    We are also discussing all
    Things adhd and music and healing. 
    Her new single is out 29th of this month, click links below for music and live dates. 
    https://www.maestephens.com
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/311uEW9rt5g2NmzjGEKS2E?si=kc_WfMHBSpa-DuQ0hXAT5w

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    • 52 min
    S4 E4: Just Keep Swimming with Vanessa Maria

    S4 E4: Just Keep Swimming with Vanessa Maria

    Sometimes we understand the big moments as they’re happening, we realise that they are going to fork out a fairly substantial landmark in our lives.
    Check out more of Vanessa's work below.
    https://www.instagram.com/nessamariaw/?hl=en
    https://www.vanessamariawilson.com/about-me

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    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
101 Ratings

101 Ratings

EllaRose1969 ,

Ella…

Just stumbled across this podcast. Im only onto S1E4 and I can relate so much to this. Think you have just helped towards saving my life Emily ❤️ xx

RuthN445 ,

The perfect podcast

I absolutely love this podcast - I suffer from complex PTSD and BPD and I’ve always felt so alone with those diagnoses… until I found this podcast! Thank you for opening up about your experiences and articulating them so well and giving me to moviation to keep going ⭐️ keeping being you!

I'm more than a nickname! ,

Joy in shared pain

It’s taken me years to even begin to understand myself, my destructive behaviors. Driven by trauma, need for approval and acting to someone else’s script. Then to be able to forgive and laugh at myself.

Nice to hear the female version of my younger self doing the same. Only thing I can offer is that; by learning to be true to yourself, with age and a bit of wisdom, it gets a lot easier, and that vicious circles can become virtuous ones.

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