What Is An Abandonment Wound?

It's the series finale of In All Honesty and Michelle is addressing something hugely important and personal: the abandonment wound.The abandonment wound often stems from the absence of/emotional neglect from primary caregivers during childhood - and it can profoundly affect romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood.During this episode, Michelle shares her personal experiences of feeling abandoned in hospitals and boarding schools and how these early experiences have manifested later in life through people-pleasing, conflict avoidance and trust issues.Michelle also shares practical advice on how to recognize and heal these wounds through self-soothing and re-parenting techniques.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes when In All Honesty returns!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're addressing one of the most requested topics on In All Honesty: practicing self-accountability!How do you ensure that you're practicing accountability without punishing or bullying yourself? Michelle Elman is exploring how to keep yourself accountable but from a place of self-love rather than self-discipline.During this episode, Michelle emphasises the importance of being true to your word, setting realistic goals, being honest about your capabilities and the benefits of maintaining integrity in both your personal and professional lifeWant to know practicing authentic self-love can lead to fulfilling your promises to yourself and others? Listen into this episode of In All Honesty for all of the insight!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Making friends in the workplace can be trickier than friendships in the wild - and that's exactly what this weeks episode of In All Honesty is all about.We're joined by Lucy Ellis - the founder of Lucy's Book Club (as well as Michelle's former publicist, and current friend). Lucy has navigated multiple workplace dynamics (from PR agencies to working in fitness) and has faced all of the hurdles to making friendships.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Lucy talk about the difficulty of transitioning work relationships to friendships, struggling with different communication styles and the importance of genuine connections.They also delve into the challenges and joys of pursuing passions alongside work commitments and Lucy's journey to launching her own business venture.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you?Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity.On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Sarah discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood set by society, Sarah's feelings of loneliness and shame during early motherhood, and the importance of therapy in recovery. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, and the need for trauma-informed care in medical settings.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them.Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and built the confidence to not let them get in the way of her romantic relationships. From University experiences to adult interactions, Michelle shares the moments that gradually led to her developing a healthier outlook on her body and scars.On this episode, Michelle also helps a listener who is seeking advice on setting boundaries with a grandparent who is making harmful comments about her child's weight.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives.Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to improve focus, resilience, and performance. She has also developed apps that aim to improve our skills across meditation, sleep and mental fitness.On this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Anne-Sophie dive into the different types of meditation techniques, the misconceptions surrounding them and their practical benefits.Anne-Sophie explains how to start meditating, the significance of being mindful in a busy world and how visualization and gratitude practices can enhance mental well-being.Plus - this episode contains a guided one-minute meditation to help you understand mindfulness!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your partner cheated on you... would you stay? What are the circumstances that you should consider staying in?On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by relationship expert and TV/podcast host Paul C. Brunson to talk all things infidelity!Michelle shares her experience with infidelity and chats to Paul about all of the various traumas and triggers that cheating can get tied into. They discuss the tell-tale signs of a potential cheater and the impacts that cheating can have on both sides of the equation - the perpetrator and the victim.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Paul C. Brunson's new show "Cheat: Unfinished Business" lands on Netflix on April 30th. On the show, sun, scandal and second chances collide as former cheaters reconnect with their exes.Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keep finding yourself in a circle of wanting independence but finding that your diary is controlled by some woman's son? On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is introducing the concept of decentering men from your life.From childhood experiences with male caregivers, to patriarchal conditioning, there are many reasons why women tend to prioritise male relationships over others (including, their relationship with themselves). Michelle is giving you all of the tips and tricks for breaking the cycle so you can focus on personal growth, setting boundaries and living without men's validation.Elsewhere in the episode, Michelle also has the practical tips for managing dating app interactions... including why you're constantly bored on dates!Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are all likely to face conflict in our daily lives - how we deal with it is what matters the most. In this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is diving into the intricacies of handling conflict.Drawing from personal experience, she emphasises the importance of productive communication, debunking misconceptions about conflict resolution, and Michelle provides practical advice on maintaining calm, avoiding name-calling, and setting clear intentions in confrontations.The episode also covers techniques for addressing past hurts, recognizing and adjusting aggressive behaviour, and employing written communication as a tool for managing sensitive conversations.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Setting goals is a crucial part of personal development - but how do you set yourself up to achieve your goals? Not all goal setting is made the same!On this week's episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by speaker, coach and the host of the 'A Millennial Mind' podcast, Shivani Pau, to talk all about goal achievement and setting yourself up to win.Michelle and Shivani talk about their journeys into podcasting and personal development, methods for self-therapy and the importance of focusing on your unique strengths. Plus, Shivani talks through her four-step formula for guaranteed goal success.Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes every Tuesday!Follow In All Honesty with Michelle ElmanInstagram: @michellelelmanTikTok: @michellelelmanYouTube: @inallhonestypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.