“I Don’t Define My Sexuality!” Lorna Luxe EXCLUSIVELY Shares The Truth About Her Marriage

In this deeply moving conversation, we hear the unimaginable grief of losing a child and how it reshapes every part of your life. In this episode of We Need To Talk, Safiyya Vorajee sits down with Paul for a powerful conversation about love, loss, and survival. She shares the moment everything changed - when she and Ashley Cain were told their daughter Azaylia had leukemia. From the hospital diagnosis to the months that followed in survival mode, Safiyya speaks with raw honesty about watching her child fight for her life, the strength it took to carry on, and the identity loss that followed. Safiyya also opens up about a past toxic relationship. From love bombing to being physically assaulted, she reveals the manipulation she endured, the moment she walked away, and how she found her power again. This is a story of heartbreak, healing, and the fierce resilience of a mother. Please note this conversation includes sensitive topics that may be distressing. We’ve included support charities below:  Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/qcJLJLhBjTb Survivor's Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/yh0NrvNsvTb      Refuge: https://g2ul0.app.link/td2zqEPpGTb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb    Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Safiyya here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/Kmuns1I8qUb  TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/HygGF1N8qUb YouTube: https://g2ul0.app.link/cRr3dL4hrUb The Azaylia Foundation: https://g2ul0.app.link/lRx58dL8qUb Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/si63c6YhrUb (00:00) Intro (02:15) Safiyya's Family Growing Up (05:04) Safiyya's Early Problematic Relationship (17:31) Safiyya's Transition from Owning a Salon to Aesthetics (19:19) How Safiyya and Ashley Cain Got Together (27:08) Safiyya on Parenting and Having Azaylia with Ashley (37:17) Tinder Ad (38:19) Love Journal Ad (39:04) Azaylia's Illness (1:06:24) How Safiyya Dealt with the Grief of Azaylia's Death (1:10:51) How Safiyya and Ashley's Relationship Ended (1:22:48) Safiyya's Current Love Life (1:31:50) Would Safiyya Go on MAFS? (1:33:03) Safiyya's Current Projects (1:34:22) Most Memorable Conversation (1:41:15) Paul's Takeaways 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

Jefferson Fisher sits down with Paul to unpack the communication habits that can quietly make or break relationships, from texts we should never send to arguments we should never try to win. As a trial lawyer turned viral speaking coach, Jefferson has built a following of millions by teaching one thing: how to have hard conversations without losing yourself. He reveals the one word all liars use, how to spot a narcissist in an argument, and the subtle cues that signal whether a relationship will survive or silently collapse. He also explains how to master confrontation without creating conflict, and the powerful eye contact trick that can change the way we connect. This is a conversation about how to show up with confidence and strength, even when the stakes are high. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Jefferson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en-GB The Next Conversation: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462125/the-next-conversation-by-fisher-jefferson/9780241719886  (00:00) Intro (01:46) Self Esteem and Communication (07:07) Preparing to Spot the Lie (08:47) Let Your Breath Be the First Word You Say (12:28) How Important Is Context to Communication? (14:06) How Do We Best Connect Through Conversation? (18:42) Never Win an Argument (22:34) Active Listening (26:47) Don't Step on Their Cry (29:06) The Importance of Smiling (33:41) Body Language and Pacing (38:24) How Do We Spot a Liar? (45:11) Indeed Ad (46:22) Tinder Ad (47:25) Temperature Checks (49:53) Emotional Availability in Men (58:52) Toxicity in Relationships (1:18:15) Dealing with Narcissists (1:24:16) Dealing with Gaslighting (1:29:47) How to Have Difficult Conversations (1:40:09) Jefferson's Conversation Demonstration (1:43:58) Jefferson's Parting Advice (1:45:26) Jefferson's Most Profound Conversation (1:48:50) Paul's Takeaways (1:50:56) Love Journal Ad Sponsored by: Indeed: https://indeed.com/weneedtotalk    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

Fashion influencer and entrepreneur Lorna Luxe sits down with Paul for her most revealing interview yet. In this episode of We Need To Talk, Lorna opens up about the battles that shaped her - from growing up in Manchester with a fractured relationship with her father, to her struggle with food that cost her her dream job as cabin crew. She reflects on how she built from the ground up - finding connections through Instagram, building a community of over 1.5 million, launching global fashion partnerships, and creating her own successful brands. For the first time, Lorna also speaks candidly about her first relationship - with a woman she felt too ashamed to tell anyone about - and the life she’s built since with her husband John. She shares the reality of navigating a 21-year age gap and the quiet strength holding them together as John continues his battle with cancer. This is a story of survival, self-worth, and what it really means to take control of your own narrative. Please note this conversation includes sensitive topics that may be distressing. We’ve included support charities below: MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb   Beat Eating Disorders https://g2ul0.app.link/gHK6cjr3ZRb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Lorna here: Instagram https://g2ul0.app.link/eyYrzYw6PTb  TikTok https://g2ul0.app.link/Gdch1uz6PTb  No98 Beauty https://g2ul0.app.link/ssYHJ7s6PTb No98 Beauty Instagram https://g2ul0.app.link/aGExYSo6PTb (0:00) Intro   (2:47) Lorna's First Childhood Memory   (8:51) Paul Shows Lorna a Picture of When She Was 6 Years Old   (10:04) Lorna's Childhood   (11:05) Lorna's Early Relationships and Sexuality  (14:37) Why Lorna Decided to Work in Cabin Crew   (16:33) Dating in Brighton Post-University   (19:25) Lorna's Time as a Flight Attendant   (22:16) Lorna's Struggles with Eating Disorders   (39:31) Lorna's Marriage to Her Husband John   (58:45) Shopify Ad   (59:49) Tinder Ad   (1:01:07) Lorna's Thoughts on Having Children   (1:03:19) John's Current Health   (1:19:12) How Lorna Got Into Her Influencing Career   (1:32:04) Most Memorable Conversation   (1:36:00) Paul's Takeaways   (1:39:07) Crossed Wires Ad   Sponsored by: Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk  Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB  We Need To Talk LIVE: https://g2ul0.app.link/VOjDM0icWSb  We Need To Talk: LIVE in Sheffield! Join Paul and a very special guest for our first ever We Need To Talk live show - coming to Crossed Wires on 5th July 2025. Be part of the conversation, in person https://g2ul0.app.link/VOjDM0icWSb Just launched - The Love Journal - a space to build a stronger, more intentional relationship - starting with yourself: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer sits down with Paul for a conversation that goes far beyond the ballroom. Karen reflects on the defining moments that have shaped her life. From Venezuela to New York to the UK, Karen shares the ambition that drove her, the heartbreak that nearly broke her, and how dance became her language of survival. In her most vulnerable interview yet, Karen opens up about one of her most public relationships - the breakdown of a marriage that played out in the public eye. She reveals what really happened behind the headlines. For the first time, Karen speaks candidly about one of the most painful chapters of her life, the lessons she’s learnt about love, and how she’s finally putting herself first. Karen also lifts the curtain on Strictly - sharing what the audience doesn’t see, her thoughts on the infamous “Strictly curse,” and just how competitive the show really gets. This is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of choosing yourself. Please note this conversation includes sensitive topics that may be distressing. We’ve included support charities below: MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb   Survivor's Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/yh0NrvNsvTb     Refuge: https://g2ul0.app.link/td2zqEPpGTb  Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Support Karen here: Instagram https://g2ul0.app.link/pj5LZtSpGTb  TikTok https://g2ul0.app.link/pvMCYYWpGTb  Hauer Power https://g2ul0.app.link/B0BsHDALHTb (0:00) Intro (1:55) Karen's Childhood Experience of Moving from Venezuela to New York (3:35) How Karen Discovered Her Love of Dancing (5:02) How Karen's Parents Split Up (9:04) Karen's Early Love-Life (11:55) The Beginnings of Karen's Career as a Dancer and 'So You Think You Can Dance?' (14:38) Karen's First Marriage (16:02) 'Repetition Compulsion' (18:07) Karen's Most High Profile Marriage (23:15) Karen's Audition for 'Strictly Come Dancing' (24:22) Karen's Experience of Moving to the UK and Starting on Strictly (25:26) How Karen's Marriage Was Affected by Being on Strictly (27:08) How Karen's Second Marriage Ended (36:02) Karen Addresses the Strictly 'Curse' (41:33) What Keeps Karen Coming Back for Strictly? (43:46) How Competitive Is Strictly? (48:20) Tinder Ad (49:36) Crossed Wires Ad (50:38) Karen Opens Up On Traumatic Relationship (1:21:34) Karen's Future (1:25:18) Most Memorable Conversation (1:28:54) Paul's Takeaways We Need To Talk: LIVE! Join Paul us for our first ever We Need To Talk live show - coming to Crossed Wires in Sheffield on 5th July 2025. Be part of the conversation, in person https://g2ul0.app.link/VOjDM0icWSb Just launched - The Love Journal - a space to build a stronger, more intentional relationship - starting with yourself: ⁠https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices