My Therapist Ghosted Me — SHE'S IN THE JUNGLE!
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Release Date: November 21, 2025
Podcast Theme: Unvarnished, comic conversations between two close friends—one now heading into the jungle for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!—serving advice, sharing mishaps, and trading hilarious insights about daily life.
Overview
In this vibrant, laughter-filled episode, Joanne McNally and Vogue Williams discuss Vogue's imminent departure for the I’m a Celebrity jungle. They swap secrets about keeping her participation under wraps, dive into anxieties about reality TV, explore pop culture dramas, and, as usual, veer into the deeply personal and absurd. The episode is packed with their signature honest, self-deprecating humour and plenty of digressions about Zoom mishaps, family dynamics, and pop culture scandal.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Vogue’s Jungle News: Secrecy, Packing, and Nerves
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Revealing the Secret (01:33–03:40):
- Vogue confirms she's entering I'm a Celebrity..., after months of dodging rumors:
"I am gonna be in the jungle on I'm a celebrity. Get me out of here. I'm a late goer. The rumors are true." (01:45, Vogue)
- Both discuss how hard it’s been to keep the secret, with Joanne admitting she may have told "15 to 20 people" (later denying this):
"I didn't tell 15 to 20 people. I really, really didn't." (03:40, Joanne)
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Packing Chaos and Travel Fibs (05:37–06:22):
- Vogue shares that all jungle arrivals are papped at airports, so she must claim she’s off to Dublin; in Australia, she's telling immigration she's filming for Home and Away.
"So tomorrow when I go to Heathrow, if they ask me if they're like, where are you off to? I have to say Dublin. And then when I land in Australia... I'm gonna say I've got a part on Home and Away." (05:37, Vogue)
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Family Logistics & Emotional Impact (07:22–08:49):
- Vogue addresses rumors about her kids visiting, explaining they’re too young to make the trip.
"Yes, I will not. My kids won't come out to greet me in. In the jungle... they're in school and I will have to deal with the fallout." (07:22, Vogue)
- Both marvel at Vogue and her husband Spencer’s relentless ambition:
"Your combined level of professional ambition has me wanting to take a nap." (08:32, Joanne)
2. Jungle Fears, Strategies, and Personal Discomforts
3. Life Mishaps & PR Disasters
4. Family, Grief, and Deflecting Blame
- Parental Blame and Grief-Driven Decisions (18:23–20:05):
- Light-hearted, bittersweet stories about funerals, singing, and how grief influences choices.
"I'm convinced. I got married the first time because of the grief. I'm sure that's...that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it." (19:45, Vogue)
- Both agree mothers are often blamed for everything.
"My mom's wrong with me." (20:03, Joanne)
5. Would Joanne Ever Do the Jungle? (21:10–22:09)
- Both consider whether they'd do reality TV, referencing their own limits:
"If I was gonna do any...reality TV...it would be jungle...I'd happily chew on a kangaroo ball..." (21:14, Joanne)
"Yeah, I have a bad gag reflex, though...if I don't like something, it could come back up." (21:34, Vogue)
6. Podcast Plans While Vogue Is Away
- Guest Hosts Incoming (22:09–22:50):
- Joanne jokes about being left to podcast solo. Vogue assures there will be guest comedians stepping in.
7. Shameless Self-Promotion and Reality TV Fame
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Both encourage listeners to vote for Vogue, not-so-subtly, and riff on sleezy PR tactics.
"I want you and the girls to ask people to vote for me. Like, shameless. Shamelessly plug me." (22:53, Vogue)
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Awkward Press Questions (23:27–23:51):
- Vogue refuses to answer when reporters ask “When did you realize you were famous?”:
"I can't answer that question. I'm Irish and I'll actually be barred from the country if I know about myself like that." (23:37, Vogue)
8. Pop Culture Roundup: Sydney Sweeney Drama & Euphoria Rumours
9. Obscure Tangents: Acting Ambitions, The Seasons, and Space
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Vogue on keeping secrets:
"I just would rather pretend you didn't ask me the question so I don't have to answer." (01:45, Vogue)
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Joanne on PR skills:
"As an ex public marketeer, how I started most of my sentences...I will most certainly be throwing my name in the mix next year." (04:40, Joanne)
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Vogue on jungle priorities:
"How am I going to know if I've slept well? How would I know I have any of my devices, I have nothing. I can't even bring fan in. Nothing." (11:18, Vogue)
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Joanne on tactical embarrassment:
"If I ever get invited to Winter Wonderland, I'll fake...it's a great way to guarantee coverage." (16:36, Joanne)
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Joanne on mothers getting blamed:
"We tend to blame them for most things, really. Or like, they, they have such a huge impact on us and our growth and our development and stuff." (20:15, Joanne)
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Vogue sticking to her guns:
“You can get stuffed. August is definitely in summer. August is in summer. I’m not having it.” (40:21, Vogue)
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Joanne’s closing threat:
"If you don't win, you're not coming back in the podcast. I'm not gonna have a loser on this thing." (42:14, Joanne)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:33–03:40 — Vogue's I'm a Celebrity announcement & secret keeping
- 05:37–06:22 — Airport paparazzi and travel deception
- 07:22–08:49 — Family arrangements & emotional toll
- 10:40–11:56 — Fears about the jungle and handling personal discomfort
- 12:31–14:51 — Exchange of weird anxiety dreams
- 15:06–16:48 — PR disaster: Vogue's “pissy pants” moment
- 16:53–18:23 — Tech blunders and viral Zoom moments
- 18:23–20:05 — Tangents on grief and blaming parents
- 21:10–22:09 — Would Joanne do jungle reality TV?
- 22:09–22:50 — Guest hosts for the podcast during Vogue's absence
- 24:52–27:57 — Sydney Sweeney advertising and reputation scandal
- 34:47–37:22 — The Celtic calendar and seasonal bickering
- 38:07–40:26 — Fun ponderings on space and conspiracy people
- 41:10–43:16 — Vicious plugging for votes and shameless podcast promos
Final Thoughts
This episode is classic My Therapist Ghosted Me: full of irreverent confessions, heartfelt advice, pop culture shade, and playful bitching. It’s less about structured therapy and more about making each other—and the listeners—laugh through chaos. The rapport between Vogue and Joanne shines, especially as they send Vogue off into the unknown, armed with padded bras, stubborn humour, and a plea for votes.
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