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

You Need to Just Do It

This week on You Don’t Need a Hamster, You Need a Therapist, it’s all about doing the thing. You know the one—the thing you’ve been talking about forever but keep putting off because someone somewhere might have an opinion about it? Yeah. That thing.
Whether it’s quitting your job, dyeing your hair blue, signing up for that course, or finally booking the one-way ticket, we’re here to say: do it. Millie talks about the terrifying magic of stepping outside your comfort zone, the weird joy of talking to strangers, and the kind of personal growth that only comes from being very uncomfortable for a while. So here’s your sign. You need to just do it!
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.

You Need Everything to Go Wrong

This week on You Don’t Need a Hamster, You Need a Therapist, things get a little bit deep (okay, a lot deep) as Millie opens up about what it actually looked like to find her passion—spoiler: it wasn’t a vision board and green juice situation.
From dropping out of drama school to moving to America with more questions than answers, this episode is a very real look at what happens when life doesn’t go to plan—and how sometimes, hitting rock bottom is weirdly the thing that cracks everything open.
There’s reflection, hope, a few plot twists, and maybe a small identity crisis or two, but hey—who among us hasn’t had one of those lately?
So if you’re feeling stuck, lost, or just nose-diving into the unknown, this one’s for you. You’re definitely not alone.
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.

You Need to Prioritise!

In this episode of "You Don't Need a Hamster, You Need a Therapist," Millie and Hannah dive into the art of prioritisation. From habit stacking to balancing work, social life, and rest, they share personal insights and experiences on how to navigate life's ever-changing priorities. Tune in to discover how to set boundaries, embrace the ebb and flow of life, and find what truly matters to you.
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.

You Need to Reflect and Rejoice!

Big feelings, big wins, and even bigger dreams—this episode’s got it all. After a year that felt like a wild mix of chaos, glow-ups, existential spirals, and belly laughs, Millie and Hannah are finally sitting down to catch their breath and reflect on everything.
From launching ideas at lightning speed to texting each other "WTF are we doing?" at least once a week, it’s been a year of figuring it out as they go—and somehow still landing on their feet (mostly). They’re talking friendship highs, business curveballs, personal growth, and all the moments in between.Plus, there’s a peek at the exciting stuff coming next—and trust us, it’s juicy. So grab your snacks, settle in, and come hang with two besties figuring life out in real time. It’s reflective, it’s chaotic, it’s a little unhinged—in the best way.
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.

You Need to Prioritise Your Friendships

Your 20s are for career climbing, soul-searching… and apparently, ghosting the people who love you most? This week, Millie and Hannah are diving deep into the weirdly unspoken truth: adult friendships are hard, and no one warns you that maintaining them might feel like a part-time job.
Between forgotten birthdays, scheduling crises, and the ever-present temptation to just hibernate and disassociate, they explore why prioritising your friendships isn’t just wholesome—it’s essential. From voice notes to shared memes to crying at 3am together, they reflect on what makes friendships actually work in this chaotic decade and the reality that is – You need to prioritise your friendships!
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.

You Don't Need a Summer Glow Up

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.

You Need a Bit of Tough Love

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.

You Need to Be Proud of Yourself

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.

You Need to Stop Feeling Embarrassed

Chaotic in podcast as in life this week Millie and Hannah take on the topic of embarrassment -  or at least they try! With tangents, confusions and parents evening trauma, they tackle the fact that although they don’t know how or why they know you need to stop feeling embarrassed!
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.

You Need a Community

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and, with the focus being on community, Millie and Hannah are unpicking all things community from how to find one to the importance of having one. They are firm believers that a feeling of belonging is key to your mental health and know firsthand how much the right people surrounding you can make all the difference. So sit back and listen to them let you know why -  you need a community!
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.