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In this new original series from Somethin' Else, Claudia Winkleman and Professor Tanya Byron identify struggles faced by real-life parents and family members by inviting them in and hearing their story, in a one-time unscripted session with a real person. Claudia listens in to the conversation to discover how Tanya begins to unlock the story behind the issue and help find solutions. 

With topics ranging from parental estrangement, gender identity, domestic violence, trauma, inheriting mental health issues, family dynamics after cancer and raising a severely disabled daughter, How Did We Get Here? is a passionate, insightful and moving experience with clear outcomes to each episode.

This podcast doesn’t tell people how to raise their children, or reconnect with family members, rather it helps people understand why, as perfectly competent adults, they can’t put into practice what they know they should do.

Each episode passes on useful links and contacts which listeners can find in the programme notes.

This is a Somethin' Else production.

How Did We Get Here?

Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world.

Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth.

After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

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Introducing: How to Date

Introducing How Did We Get Here? with Claudia Winkleman and Dr Tanya Byron. With topics ranging from parental estrangement, gender identity, domestic violence, trauma, inheriting mental health issues, family dynamics after cancer and raising a severely disabled daughter, How Did We Get Here? is a passionate, insightful and moving experience, with clear outcomes to each episode. This is a Somethin' Else production.
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In this beautiful season opener, Claudia meets Jack, before introducing him to Professor Tanya Byron who, in a one on one session, digs deep into his story, with fascinating and emotional revelations.

Jack who has overcome anxiety and PTSD, but has found his biggest challenge to date, is the estrangement from his father.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations: -

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us

 Mens Health - www.menshealthforum.org.uk

 Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

 Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) - www.topuk.org

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

 PTSD UK - www.ptsduk.org/treatment-options/where-to-get-help/

You will find the transcript for episode 1 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode1.txt

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My Distant Father

Lara was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder 8 years ago. She wants to know whether she has passed this on to her son.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations: -

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

 Bipolar UK - www.bipolaruk.org

 Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar-disorder/living-with

You will find the transcript for episode 2 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode2.txt

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Will My Son Inherit Bipolar?

Donia found that her two young daughters would not sleep in their beds after she was diagnosed with cancer.
If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.
To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.
Other helpful organisations: -

MIND - www.mind.co.uk

No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk/contact-us

Support Line - www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide

Breast Cancer Now - www.breastcancernow.org

Macmillan - www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/breast-cancer

National Breast Cancer - www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-brca

SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

You will find the transcript for episode 3 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3.txt
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Our Daughters Won't Sleep In Their Own Beds

Joanna who, after discovering that her husband wanted to transition, has achieved a happy marriage. She now wants to fulfil all aspects of their relationship.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations: -

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 Transgender Partners - www.transgenderpartners.com/resource-for-partners-2

 Trans Unite - www.transunite.co.uk/

 Chrysalis - www.chrysalis-gii.org

 Beaumont Society - www.beaumontsociety.org.uk

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

 

You will find the transcript for episode 4 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode4.txt

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My Trans Relationship

Max and Anna's eldest daughter will only do activities with their mummy.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations: -

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

You will find the transcript for episode 5 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode5.txt

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Our Small Children Divide And Conquer

Shahlaa is struggling with the demands of work and family.
If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.
To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.
Other helpful organisations: -

MIND - www.mind.co.uk

NSPCC - www.nspcc/org/uk

Womens Aid - www.womensaid.org.uk

Working Families - www.workingfamilies.org.uk

Netmums - www.netmums.com/support

Action for Children - www.actionforchildren.org.uk

Home Start - www.home-start.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership with Women’s Aid and Refuge)

NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk

WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

You will find the transcript for episode 6 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode6.txt
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Working Mother- Am I Enough?

Lidia wants to resolve separation anxiety with her daughter, who has ADHD.
If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.
To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.
Other helpful organisations: -

MIND - www.mind.co.uk

YOUNG MINDS - www.youngminds.org.uk/find-help

AADD-UK - www.aadduk.org/help-support

ADDISS (ADHD information services) - www.addiss.co.uk

NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk

WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

You will find the transcript for episode 7 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode7.txt
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Teen Separation Anxiety

Natasha has a severely disabled daughter with an undiagnosed condition and discovers she has PTSD.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations: -

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 CONTACT - www.contact.org.uk

 ASSIST TRAUMA CARE - www.assisttraumacare.org.uk

 Traumatic Stress Service - 020 3228 2969 (offers rapid assessment to people suffering from PTSD – usually via Community Mental Health Teams)

 No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

You will find the transcript for episode 8 here: https://somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode8.txt

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Guilt Over My Disabled Daughter

George was a fireman for the RAF in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his tour of 2007, he came back a different person and has found it hard to reintegrate into society. 

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. 

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. 

Other helpful organisations:

 NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines

 SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123

 MIND - www.mind.co.uk

 NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe

 WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org

 NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance

 Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 10 here: somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_10.txt

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