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Tell Her

Sharni Knighton

21 episodes

4 months ago

In this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni reflects on an unforgettable evening spent listening to live classical music and how it reminded her of all the hidden aspects of herself she has learned to embrace over the years. From secret loves (like classical piano and quirky collections) to the courage it takes to enjoy things that don’t “fit the box,” this episode is an honest and calming reminder to follow your own joy, even if it looks different from everyone else’s. Sharni also s...

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In this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni reflects on an unforgettable evening spent listening to live classical music and how it reminded her of all the hidden aspects of herself she has learned to embrace over the years. From secret loves (like classical piano and quirky collections) to the courage it takes to enjoy things that don’t “fit the box,” this episode is an honest and calming reminder to follow your own joy, even if it looks different from everyone else’s. Sharni also s...

Show more...

Personal Journals

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/21)

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The Parts of You Nobody Sees: Finding Joy on Your Own Terms

In this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni reflects on an unforgettable evening spent listening to live classical music and how it reminded her of all the hidden aspects of herself she has learned to embrace over the years. From secret loves (like classical piano and quirky collections) to the courage it takes to enjoy things that don’t “fit the box,” this episode is an honest and calming reminder to follow your own joy, even if it looks different from everyone else’s. Sharni also s...

4 months ago

10 minutes

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Living Through War, Living With Dementia

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with her longest-standing client, an extraordinary woman now 87 years young who has truly lived through it all. Together, they explore her deeply personal journey navigating life alongside her beloved husband Ken, who was diagnosed with dementia. She speaks candidly about the broken care system, nearly losing their home to afford care, and the emotional toll of advocating for someone you love. But her story do...

4 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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Genetics, Grit & the Will to Live: Jo’s Fight for Life-Saving Treatment

In this episode, we revisit Joe's journey since her last appearance. Jo opens up about her ongoing battle with cancer, the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, and the crucial need for genetic testing in families with a history of cancer. She provides invaluable insights into navigating the NHS, understanding cancer markers, and the importance of molecular profiling. As Jo continues her fight, her cousin has started a GoFundMe campaign to access life-extending molecular treat...

4 months ago

37 minutes

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Wall Street to Storybook: Jordan Cracknell on Women, Money & Mentorship

In this episode of Tell Her, Jordan Cracknell shares her powerful journey from Wall Street analyst to children’s book author. With degrees from Baruch College and Cambridge, Jordan carved her path through the high-pressure world of finance, often one of the most male-dominated spaces there is. She opens up about what it took to not just survive in that environment, but to thrive, without sacrificing her feminine energy. Jordan speaks candidly about learning to lead with grace and intuition in...

4 months ago

59 minutes

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Embracing the 'Let Them' Theory: Personal Growth and Relationships

In this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, the host Sharni Knighton, reflects on attending Mel Robbins' "Let Them" event in London and delves into the profound impact of the Let Them theory on both personal and family relationships. Key topics include allowing others to make their own mistakes, letting go of control, and the importance of personal accountability encapsulated in the 'Let Me' aspect of the theory. The host shares personal anecdotes about friendships, parenting, and the trans...

5 months ago

30 minutes

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Empowering Every Strand: Heat Styling with CLOUD NINE's Marie Nieuwoudt

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Marie Nieuwoudt, Global Ambassador and Group Education Manager at CLOUD NINE, to explore the power of heat styling—and how it can be used as a force for good in hair care. With over 38 years in the hair industry and a deep passion for education, Marie shares her expertise on using heat safely, effectively, and inclusively. We go right back to basics—because the truth is, many of us aren’t taught the foundational principles when it comes to stylin...

5 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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When Pain Meets Persistence: My Journey for Answers

In this episode of the Tell Her podcast, the host shares a deeply personal story of health struggles, spanning multiple misdiagnoses and significant chronic pain. She details her three-year journey battling symptoms that were initially dismissed as fibromyalgia and sciatica, but ultimately diagnosed as cauda equina syndrome. The narrative underscores the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, spotlighting both the positive and negative interactions with healthcare professionals...

5 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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Exploring Resilience and Personal Growth with Mindset Coach Terri-leigh

In this episode of the Tell Her Podcast, we chat with Terri-leigh, a performance mindset coach, about the profound differences between coaching and therapy. Terri-Leigh specializes in working with individuals on their limiting beliefs and self-worth using the DEMARTINI method. We delve into the subconscious reprogramming needed to navigate life's challenges, highlighting how past experiences shape our current selves. Terri-Leigh shares insights on balancing emotions, handling guil...

5 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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The Woman on the Plane: Choosing Kindness Over Judgment

In this heartfelt solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni opens up about recent reflections on privacy, the shift away from chasing online validation, and the quiet joy of living more intentionally. After sharing a glimpse into a spontaneous trip to New York with her daughter Molly, Sharni recounts a powerful story from their journey home, sitting beside a woman paralysed by an extreme fear of flying. What unfolds is a moving reminder of the strength found in vulnerability, the power of ...

6 months ago

31 minutes

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Health Before Hormones: The Cost of Dismissing Women’s Symptoms

In this profoundly moving episode of Tell Her, we sit down with Jo from Durham—a courageous mother and wife—who opens up about her journey after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 53. Today, Jo lives with the knowledge that her cancer is now untreatable, and she’s been given just 8 months to live. Despite this heartbreaking prognosis, Jo shares her story with grace, humor, and an unwavering determination to make a difference. She speaks candidly about the challenges she faced within th...

6 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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How Kindness from Strangers Transformed My Life: A Story of acceptence and Growth

How Kindness from Strangers Transformed My Life: A Story of Resilience and Growth In this episode, I reflect on my transformative journey, sharing personal stories about the people who inspired and supported me. From the kindness of a client who paid for her family's holiday to the mentorship from a woman who saw her potential, she discusses how these encounters reshaped her outlook on life and relationships. I also seem to realise that after my divorce, I had a spiritual awakening, started t...

6 months ago

9 minutes

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From Misdiagnosis to Mission: How Leah Turned Her Cancer Journey into a Career Supporting Women with Hair Loss

Welcome to The Tell Her Podcast—where extraordinary, ordinary women share the raw, real stories that shaped them. In this episode, we meet Leah, who showed up to train with me as a hair loss specialist just days after finishing cancer treatment. Why? Because she had a plan to help other women, and nothing—not even breast cancer—was going to stop her. Leah was misdiagnosed, brushed off by a doctor who missed the red flags. But she didn’t take no for an answer. She fought through every setback,...

6 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Relapse, Recovery & Radical Honesty: Tabbin’s Story of Alcohol and Breast Cancer

In this powerful and honest episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with Tabbin Almond to talk about grey area drinking, the silent struggles many women face, and the life-altering health consequences most of us were never told about—especially the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Tabbin opens up about her years working in the high-drinking world of advertising, her gradual descent into private drinking, her path to sobriety, and how a devastating breast cancer diagnosis chan...

7 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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The Fight For Her Life: The Ultimate Comeback Story From Breakdown To Breakthrough with World Champion Nicola Barke

Nicola’s story isn’t just about surviving trauma, it’s about rising with purpose and doing something powerful with the pain. From performing ballet at a national level to becoming a world champion in Taekwondo, she’s always been someone who pushes boundaries. She’s taken that same tenacity into the boxing ring, into corporate leadership at HSBC, and into her advocacy for mental health. But behind the titles and achievements is a woman who has had to fight harder than most, mentally, emotional...

7 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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From Ashes to Impact with Ashely Higgins

Sometimes it takes losing everything to discover what really matters. Ashley had it all mapped out. A thriving salon, a long-term partner, a future she’d worked hard to build. But within the space of a week, her world collapsed. A devastating fire destroyed her salon and her life savings. Days later, her seven-year relationship ended. With nowhere else to turn, she moved back to Manchester with nothing. But just when she thought she had nothing left to give, one desperate message from a mothe...

7 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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Boundaries, Burnout & Becoming Yourself – Kate Baxendale’s Journey of Self-Acceptance

Some women hit breaking point and decide to shrink. Kate Baxendale hit hers and chose to expand. After decades in high-pressure leadership roles across the NHS, juggling responsibility for hundreds of lives and navigating the invisible weight of being “the strong one,” Kate found herself unravelling. Not all at once but slowly, subtly, almost imperceptibly. She didn’t fall apart in a dramatic collapse. She became quiet. Disconnected. Withdrawn. She started questioning herself. She stopped rec...

7 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes

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Fighting for Answers – Mandi Potter's Journey Through Hair Loss, Cancer & Finding Strength

Some battles you choose. Others come crashing into your life and force you to fight. Mandi’s story is one of resilience, determination, and never backing down when something doesn’t feel right. It started with what seemed like a minor health issue. hair loss linked to an underactive thyroid. But as she sought answers, she was met with dismissals, misdiagnoses, and a frustrating medical system that didn’t seem to be listening. Then came the biggest fight of her life. A tiny ulcer on her gum tu...

8 months ago

2 hours 8 minutes

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From Hairdresser to Hair Detective – Victoria Scott on Trusting the Signs & Taking Control

Hair loss isn’t just about aging or genetics. It can be one of the first warning signs that something deeper is happening in the body. Stress, hormonal imbalances, illness, and nutritional deficiencies can all trigger excessive shedding, yet many people dismiss it until it’s too late. The body prioritises vital functions first when it’s under pressure, hair growth is one of the first things to suffer. Ignoring these signs could mean missing a crucial opportunity to take control of both hair h...

8 months ago

1 hour

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Lisa Daly’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and Purpose

Some stories stay with you long after they’re told, and this is one of them. In this episode of The Tell Her Podcast, Lisa Daly shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, survival, and finding purpose through adversity. From overcoming breast cancer to navigating the heartbreaking loss of her parents, Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of strength, positivity, and human connection. She takes us through the deeply personal and emotional challenges she faced her battle with cancer,...

8 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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Turning Pain into Power: Rebecca Dickenson on Boundaries, Burnout & Brave Choices

In this powerful episode of The Tell Her Podcast, host Sharni Knighton sits down with Rebecca Dickenson, an industry-leading hair professional and entrepreneur, to explore the emotional side of service-based careers, personal growth, and the power of human connection. Rebecca opens up about how hairdressing is more than just a job it’s about creating safe spaces, navigating vulnerability, and knowing when to protect your energy. She shares how her own experiences with burnout, toxic relations...

8 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes