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Oct 2024
1h 57m

Maura Higgins EXCLUSIVE: Fame Didn't Mat...

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About this episode

In this exclusive episode, Love Island star Maura Higgins opens up about the intimate and personal aspects of her life journey, shedding light on the emotional challenges she’s encountered since entering the spotlight.

From heartbreak, loss, and betrayal to the pressures of living in the public eye, Maura discusses how embracing vulnerability and practicing self-love have helped her stay true to herself.

In her debut podcast episode, Maura’s story of resilience and personal growth is both empowering and relatable, especially for anyone navigating similar hardships.



This conversations includes sensitive topics such as grief and sexual assault.If you are effected by anything in this podcast, please use these links to organisations that can offer support:


CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/uULaUXcM3Nb

MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbuRaxjM3Nb



Follow Maura here:

https://g2ul0.app.link/7kCDv2mM3Nb


Follow me here:

https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk

https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod



00:00 Introduction

01:38 Maura Reveals Why She Rarely Shares Her Story

02:45 Why Maura Chose Now for Her First In-depth Interview

03:30 Exploring Maura's Complex Relationship With Her Mother

04:21 Insights into Maura's Childhood Experiences

05:39 Understanding Maura's Relationship With Her Father

08:59 Analyzing Maura's School Life Experiences

12:40 What Was It Like in Maura's Childhood Home?

13:49 Toxic School Experiences: Maura's Story

14:32 Weekends in Maura's Childhood: A Deep Dive

15:11 How Maura's Early Life Influenced Her Adult Relationships

15:58 Maura's Dating Life Beginnings Uncovered

16:25 Maura's First Romantic Relationship Explored

18:24 Maura's Journey to Becoming a Hairdresser

21:09 Maura's Early Days in the Public Eye

22:55 Promotional Segment: Tinder Advertisement

23:48 The Story of Maura and Her Best Friend

26:04 Can Men and Women Be Just Friends? Maura Discusses

28:24 Maura Confronts the Loss of Her Best Friend

35:26 Maura's Lack of Emotional Support from Her Father

36:08 The Truth About Maura's Cheating Ex-Partner

45:50 Maura Discusses Her Experience with Sexual Assault

52:22 Inside Maura's Love Island Adventure

58:54 Exploring Maura's Relationships on Love Island

01:01:34 Public Perceptions of Maura Post-Love Island

01:05:06 Life Changes for Maura After Love Island

01:10:54 Maura's Mental Health After Love Island: A Breakdown

01:25:45 Exploring the 'Triangular Love' Theory

01:27:11 Has Maura Ever Been in a Fulfilling Relationship?

01:29:44 Maura Discusses: What It Means to Truly Love

01:39:49 Maura on Staying Relevant: Career Pressures Post-Fame

01:41:58 Maura's Advice on Relationships

01:43:49 Maura at the BAFTAs: Celebrity Connections Revealed

01:50:41 Most Memorable Questions Asked to Maura

01:53:33 Key Insights from Paul's Interview with Maura

01:56:26 Advertisement Segment: Fiverr Promotion



Sponsored by:

Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/

Fiverr: https://fvrr.co/paul

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