It Can't Just Be Me
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
It's Not Just You: Reframing Failure As Success
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Soph to answer a listener dilemma about how they feel they've failed when it comes to achieving their ambit...
Dancing For Life with Dame Arlene Phillips
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anna on the podcast this week is the legendary dancer and choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips. From humble beginnings in Manchester, she ended ...
It's Not Just You: Navigating On/Off Relationships
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Hazel Harrison to discuss a listener's experience of her on/off relationship which she's starting...
Breaking Up with Diet Culture with Laura Adlington
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's guest this week, Laura Adlington, shot to fame as a finalist on the 2020 series of the Great British Bake Off. In the midst of the pandemic, sh...
It's Not Just You: Getting Out Of Your Own Way
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Soph, aka Dr Sophie Mort, to answer a listener dilemma. This person is feeling like they've lost their sens...
Resisting Objectification with Ashley James
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's guest this week is Ashley James: woman full of contradictions. Originally from a working class family in Northumberland, she won a scholarship ...
It's Not Just You: Retiring To The Country
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anna is joined by psychotherapist Sam Pennells-Nkolo to discuss a listener question. Lou is in her 50s and very happy with her life, but he...
The Power of Radical Honesty with Lou Sanders
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's guest this week is the one and only Lou Sanders. Anyone who's seen Lou's live shows, watched her on TV or read her memoir What's That Lady Doin...
It's Not Just You: Recovery After Childbirth
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In these weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that are affec...
Ripping Up Your Life in Midlife with Lu Featherstone
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anna this week is Lu Featherstone: a self-proclaimed former wild child, who turned ‘good wife’ and ‘good mother’, before throwing it a...
It's Not Just You: Breaking Cycles of Parenting
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna is joined in the studio by Dr Radha. They're answering a dilemma from a listener who doesn't have a great relationship with their own m...
New Year, Not You with Sam Pennells-Nkolo
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's only the beginning of January and we've all already been bombarded with a million messages about how and why you should change your life this yea...
It's Not Just You: Losing Friends After Babies with Secret Mum Club
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna is joined by Emma and Sophiena from Secret Mum Club to answer a listener dilemma on something that's relatable to lots of us: navigatin...
No Such Thing as a Perfect Christmas with Secret Mum Club
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crack open the mince pies and pop the Bucks Fizz, it's the super festive It Can't Just Be Me Christmas special! Joining Anna in the studio are Sophien...
It's Not Just You: Divorce Shaming
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these weekly episodes of It's Not Just You, each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that are affecti...
Confronting Abuse with Sharon Gaffka
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna's guest this week is Sharon Gaffka, former Love Island contestant turned political campaigner and ambassador for the domestic violence charity Re...
It's Not Just You: Anxiety Overload
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these brand new weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that...
The Isolation of a Rare Medical Diagnosis with Betty Mukherjee
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time on In Can't Just Be Me, Anna is joined by Race Across The World's Betty Mukherjee, who won viewers' hearts this year with her down-to-earth ...
It's Not Just You: Feeling overwhelmed with life
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these brand new weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that...
Embracing your upbringing with Jassa Ahluwalia
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna sits down with actor, filmmaker and author Jassa Ahluwalia. Born to an English mother and an Indian fat...
It's Not Just You: Embarrassed about your vagina
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that are affec...
Let's Talk About Sex with Oloni
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna sits down with podcaster, sex and relationship expert and author Dami "Oloni" Olonisakin for an open an...
It's Not Just You: Feeling left behind in life
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these brand new weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that...
Living by your own rules with Nadia Almada
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with the trailblazing Nadia Almada. At just 27 years old, Nadia made history as Bi...
It's Not Just You: That doesn't like your Siblings
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Hazel Harrison to discuss a listener dilemma around having no relationship with their siblings an...
Telling it like it is with Kate Lawler
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with model, DJ, and broadcaster Kate Lawler. It's been 22 years since Kate made hi...
It's Not Just You: with the Sunday Scaries
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In these brand new weekly episodes of 'It's Not Just You', each week Anna will be joined by a different expert to explore the issues and dilemmas that...
Reinventing Yourself with Linda Lusardi
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson engages with model, actress, and photographer Linda Lusardi. They explore Linda’s evolutio...
The Road to Recovery with John Robins
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with award-winning comedian and broadcaster John Robins. They delve into John's jo...
Surviving midlife redundancy with Eleanor Mills
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with award-winning editor, writer, and broadcaster Eleanor Mills. They discuss Ele...
Dementia in the Family with Sian Welby
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with radio and TV presenter Sian Welby, along with special guest Jordan Ad...
Unexpected Pregnancy After a One-Night Stand with Charlotte Chilton
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton who shares her journey of navigating an u...
Finding Self Belief and Navigating Empty Nesting with Nadiya Hussain
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with TV Chef Nadiya Hussain to reflect on a decade since her victory on The Great ...
Embracing Your Authentic Self - with Leigh Francis
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson has an open conversation with TV and Radio star Leigh Francis. They delve into the real...
Does Therapy Really Work? with Katie Thistleton
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of It Can’t Just Be Me, Anna Richardson sits down with Radio and TV Presenter Katie Thistleton for an honest discussion about mental...
The Battle to Be Skinny - with Danny Beard
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Richardson chats to broadcaster and Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard as they share an intimate look into Danny’s lifelong struggle with emotiona...
Coming Back from Self Destruction with Jordan Stephens
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anna Richardson and the multi-talented musician, actor, and author Jordan Stephens for part two of their chat as they delve into his journey navi...
Why is the country so angry? With Jordan Stephens
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the series' full relaunch, join Anna and the multi-talented musician, actor, and author Jordan Stephens as they unpack the emotions surroundi...
41: Why do I feel so lonely? With Gaby Roslin
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, it was reported that the middle-aged population in Britain is the loneliest in Europe, so Anna has invited TV presenter and broadcaster, Ga...
40: My dad’s secret life? With Jaz Singh
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The entire nation was gripped by the lies and betrayals in the hit TV show The Traitors, with viewers particularly impressed by Jaz Singh’s (a.k.a J...
39: The Cult of Wellness? With Charlotte Church and Michele Knight
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wellness industry is worth about $5 trillion worldwide and it feels like there's always something we should be spending money on to benefit our mi...
38: International Women’s Day Special - With Charlie Webster
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To mark International Women's Day this week, Anna puts the spotlight on one of the most dangerous issues that many women are facing - domestic abuse. ...
37: Facing shame as a trans person? With Jake Graf
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode centres around one powerful voicenote from a listener called Fiona – a trans woman who grew up in the 1950s. Fiona got in touch to shar...
36: Can Porn be Ethical? With Megan Barton-Hanson and Ruby Rare
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 14 million people watch porn every month in the UK alone. Yet, many people keep their relationship with porn under wraps – a secret between u...
35: Lover or Scammer? With Kelle Bryan and Becky Holmes
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this Valentine’s Day special , Anna is joined in the studio by actor, broadcaster and CEO Kelle Bryan, alongside author Becky Holmes to deep div...
34: Menopause Special – with Kate Thornton & Dr. Louise Newson
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, Anna asked you to get in touch with your questions about the menopause. And, oh boy – did you deliver! We were inundated with...
33: Grief and Guilt? With Vogue Williams
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is joined this week by Irish icon, Vogue Williams – one of the few people who could bring a touch of humour to the difficult subject of grief. ...
32: Falling out with Family over Politics? With Grace Campbell
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anna is joined by comedian, author, actor and host of the podcast 28 Dates Later, Grace Campbell to talk all about family breakdowns over p...
31: Why is my Partner so Angry? With Anna Mathur
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Anna digs into rage, anxiety and intrusive thoughts with Psychotherapist, best-selling author and fellow podcaster, Anna Mathur. ...
30: From lovers to friends? With Sue Perkins
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever possible to transition from a romantic relationship to a friendship? This week, Anna welcomes writer, actor, presenter, comedian and all-ar...
29: Struggling in Early Motherhood? With Jess Phillips
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anna invites the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley into the studio to respond to a dilemma from a listener who is apprehensive about prepari...
28: Navigating Big Life Changes? With Shirley Ballas
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special treat for anyone missing the glitz and glam of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing – Anna is joined in the studio by the s...
27: The Series So Far...
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re looking back on some of the fun, powerful and moving moments captured on It Can’t Just Be Me so far. Since launching the podcast...
26: Festive Fun with Sophie Habboo
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a festive special in the studio today as Anna and guests tackle the classic seasonal dilemma of how to split your time at Christmas while doing...
25: Mental-load, work and motherhood? With Sophia Webster
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s dilemma is from an entrepreneur and mum to two young children. She’s finding it increasingly frustrating that the responsibilities of pare...
24: Cutting down on alcohol? With Dr Alex George
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are bursting with excitement as we have Dr Alex George in the studio this week to talk through a dilemma from a listener who’s thinking about cut...
23: Coming out as a teenager? With Riyadh Khalaf
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come on into this episode where we’re talking all about coming out as a teenager. In the studio with Anna, we have the inspiring LGBTQ+ advocate...
22: Intimacy after Trauma? With Grace Victory
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Victory is one of those people who just draws you in — she is utterly compelling. So, it was a total pleasure to have her join Anna in the stu...
21: Managing Perimenopause? With Gabby Logan
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna can really relate to this week’s dilemma - it comes from a woman who’s severely struggling with her perimenopause symptoms and is asking why ...
Introducing: Where's Home Really?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One more week until It Can't Just Be Me returns with special guest Gabby Logan!In the meantime, how's this to keep you busy?This is an episode of Wher...
Introducing: Go Love Yourself
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a little treat for you before Anna is back to solve more of your dilemmas and prove that it's not just you.This is an episode of Go Love You...
20: Dwindling Sex Drive? With Gizzi Erskine
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no question about it - sex is a big deal in an intimate relationship. How often do we have it? How do we feel about it? Do our expectations ...
19: Pets and Mental Health? With Pandora Morris
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Mental Health Awareness day this week, so who better to join Anna in the studio than mental health advocate and the host of the Hurt to Healing...
18: Questioning my sexuality? With Milena Sanchez
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anna is responding to a dilemma from a woman in her late 40s who has questions around her sexuality. This listener was in a relationship wi...
17: Non-monogamy? With Ruby Rare
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna’s getting the low-down on non-monogamy this week, and, who better to guide us through this rich and fascinating topic than sex-positivity advoc...
16: Kinks, Icks, and Parenthood: An Extended Quick Fire Round with LalalaLetMeExplain
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Richardson is back with a brand new season of It Can’t Just Be Me, and she's primed and ready to answer your burning questions! To kick-start t...
Introducing... First Dates: the Podcast
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You loved the glorious Cici Colman when she joined me for last week's episode of It Can't Just Be Me. So, I'm sharing the first episode of her brillia...
15: Do I want Children? With Cici Coleman
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cici Coleman is amazing at many things — she's the nation's favourite waitress, the co-host of First Dates: the Podcast, and a brilliant fitness and...
14: Let’s talk about sex, with Sam Pennells-Nkolo
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that I love talking about sex… and judging by our inbox, it seems that you lot do too! So, I decided that the time has come to give...
13: Dealing with divorce? With Sali Hughes
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been more than ten years since Sali Hughes, The Guardian’s resident beauty columnist, went through a divorce. But she says it's still the most ...
12: Do I have ADHD? With Shaparak Khorsandi
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you have ADHD? In the past it seemed like this was a label reserved only for naughty boys, but these days more adults than ever are b...
Introducing... Best Friend Therapy
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feed your soul with nourishing conversations from two best friends, one therapist - and zero filter. Listen to Best Friend Therapy with Elizabeth Day ...
11: Losing weight for my wedding? With Vicky Pattison
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to look their best for their wedding, but is it healthy to lose weight just for the big day? In this episode Anna is joined by Geordie ...
10: Anxiety in parenthood? With Suzi Ruffell
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suzi Ruffell is a professional comedian, a parent, and one of few people who has managed to turn crippling anxiety into a successful comedy show. So A...
9: From burn-out to dating as a doting dog-parent — An extended quick-fire round with Owen O’Kane
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owen O’Kane is a best-selling author and a qualified psychotherapist. His advice is hailed by the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Kelly Holmes, ...
8: Partner with depression? With Evanna Lynch
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Evanna Lynch has come a long way since she played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. In this episode she looks back on her own relationshi...
7: Finding joy after loss? With Sarah Keyworth
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When comedian Sarah Keyworth lost their good friend Paul, they were floored by the strength of their grief. In the end, the only way to process it was...
6: Envious of my stepchildren? With Kate Ferdinand
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's dilemma is one of the rawest we've had so far, so we brought Kate Ferdinand (the queen of blended families!) into the studio for some expe...
5: Sharing my fertility struggles? With Izzy Judd
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Izzy Judd and her husband Harry decided to start a family, they had no idea what kind of journey lay ahead of them. They battled through miscarri...
4: Coming out in later life? With Dr Ranj Singh
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Medical doctor and TV presenter Ranj Singh came out at the age of thirty after being married to a woman. In this episode he and Anna reflect on their ...
3: Disability on my dating profile? With Rosie Jones
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Rosie Jones joins Anna to tackle a dilemma from a woman preparing to get back on the dating scene. Along the way Rosie opens up about her own...
2: Partner envious of success? With Scarlette Douglas
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scarlette Douglas (I'm a Celeb 2022, A Place in the Sun) helps Anna unpack a dilemma from a woman who thinks her boyfriend resents her successful care...
1: Friends with an ex? With Mel Schilling
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this series, Anna is joined by love and relationship coach Mel Schilling to tackle dilemmas on break-ups, friends who won’t ...
Introducing: It Can't Just Be Me
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Richardson is primed and ready to solve that big dilemma in your life. And she’s invited some very special celebrity guests and experts to help...