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You Don’t Need a Hamster... You Need a Therapist

You Don’t Need a Hamster... You Need a Therapist

By: Be the change. Media Network Millie Nicholson and Hannah Whitfield
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Join us, Millie and Hannah, as we take on the trials and tribulations of life in our twenties and this crazy world we live in. Each week will bring a new topic for us to unpick, Hannah and Millie-style, so come along for the ride and answer the real question: do you need a hamster or do you just need a therapist?Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • You Don't Need a Summer Glow Up
    Jun 16 2025

    Hot girl summer? More like mildly confused women in a heatwave.

    This week, Millie and Hannah attempt to unpack the pressure of the so-called summer glow up—and, spoiler alert: they’re not here for it. With the typical detours, ranging this week from French borders to hormonal difficulties, they discuss the psychological warfare of “bikini body” marketing, they ask the big question: why do we feel like we have to become new people every July? Somewhere within the existential dread, eating disorder recovery and the social media detoxes - they come to the very freeing conclusion—you don’t need a summer glow up!

    Find You Don’t Need a Hamster… You Need a Therapist on Instagram: @ydnah.pod.

    Find Millie on Instagram to get connected: @_millie.nicholson.

    You can also find Hannah on Instagram: @legallydetained.

    Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

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    20 mins
  • You Need a Bit of Tough Love
    Jun 9 2025

    Tough love – do we need it? hate it? love to hate it? This week, Hannah and Millie attempt (and mostly fail) to stay on track while diving into how we give and receive those hard truths. Expect wildly different opinions, and a few emotional potholes as they try to figure out whether tough love actually helps us grow – or just makes us cry!

    Find You Don’t Need a Hamster… You Need a Therapist on Instagram: @ydnah.pod.

    Find Millie on Instagram to get connected: @_millie.nicholson.

    You can also find Hannah on Instagram: @legallydetained.

    Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

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    33 mins
  • You Need to Be Proud of Yourself
    May 26 2025

    You need to be proud of yourself – Millie’s new mantra in life. After a few tumultuous months, leaving drama school, living at home again and navigating her way out of her worst mental health episode and frankly feeling like bambi on ice emotionally, Millie is back on her feet and here to share how to find the pride and joy in growing again!

    Find You Don’t Need a Hamster… You Need a Therapist on Instagram: @ydnah.pod.

    Find Millie on Instagram to get connected: @_millie.nicholson.

    You can also find Hannah on Instagram: @legallydetained.

    Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram: @bethechangemedianetwork. If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

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    16 mins
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