Secure The Insecure
Psychology & Relationships
About
Secure The Insecure is the podcast where it is okay to not be okay. Every week Johnny Seifert meets a celebrity to look at how their mental health and self belief has affected their journey. If you learnt something and enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and give a five star rating. Contact Johnny on Tiktok @johnnyseifert92 and Instagram: @securetheinsecurepodcast and @johnnyseifert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Celebs Go Dating Professor Green: I Used To Drink To Facilitate Things That I Did Not Enjoy
Celebs Go Dating Professor Green returns to Secure The Insecure this week to talk to Johnny Seifert after four years since he last appeared on the podcast. Professor Green opens up about his identity, why he turned to alcohol, how parentin…
- EP354- Clare Mackintosh: There is Physical and Emotional Vulnerability
Author Clare Mackintosh returns for her second conversation on Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast. Clare opens up about how her new book, It’s Not What You Think is being adapted for TV, what emotional baggage feels like, acts o…
- EP353- Real Housewives Of Cheshire Rachel Lugo: I Have A Fear Of Opening Up To People The Real Housewives Of C
Rachel Lugo shares her experiences with childhood, the impact of her mother leaving, raising five children, losing her parents, her grief journey, and feelings of loneliness. The conversation also touches on her role in The Real Housewives…
- EP352- Emma Kenny: The Last Two Years Have Been Terrifying
Psychologist Emma Kenny joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure in another chance for you to hear this episode from July 2024. In this episode you will hear Emma Kenny open up about grieving the past as well as the future, how being ca…
- EP351- Eastenders Lorraine Stanley: I Was A Little Chav
Eastenders actress Lorraine Stanley joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast. Lorraine opens up about growing up in a working-class family, the process before, during and after playing Karen Taylor on Eastenders, being a mum at…
- EP350- I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Scarlett Moffatt: Fame, Faith and Feelings
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! All Stars 2026’s Scarlett Moffatt joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Scarlett opens up about her childhood, how she found her change in fame with the opportunities she was gi…
- EP349- Scouting For Girls Roy Stride: I developed Anxiety
Roy Stride joins Secure The Insecure to talk about Scouting For Girls
- The Vamps Connor Ball: I felt Like I was Dying
Connor Ball discusses his charity efforts for Chron's and Colitis UK, his experiences with shyness in school, and the transition from The Vamps to Dreamhouse, alongside reflections on turning 30.
- EP367- Hollyoaks Fabrizio Santino: I Suffered with Abandonment Issues My Whole Life
Fabrizio Santino, guest on Secure The Insecure, shares his experiences with abandonment stemming from his childhood in the care system in Italy and the UK. He also discusses religion's influence, his acting career including the character Z…
- EP346- X Factor Matt Terry: I Wanted To Die
Matt Terry shares his experiences on The X Factor, including the pressures of sudden fame and being dropped by his record label. He also discusses his therapy, coming out journey, and new music with host Johnny Seifert on the Secure The In…
- EP345- Micah Balfour: This was the best time for me to consider having a family
Actor Micah Balfour joins host Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast to discuss his experience of becoming a father for the first time at 46. He also shares his thoughts on drama school education and recalls his roles in "The Bill,…
- EP344- Coronation Street Lucy Fallon: I Went To The Priory For Five Weeks
Lucy Fallon, star of Coronation Street, joins Secure The Insecure to discuss portraying younger characters, her mental health experiences including imposter syndrome, and a five-week stay at The Priory. She also shares details about her up…
- EP343- Dean Edwards: I Am Proud Of My Vitiligo
Chef and presenter Dean Edwards shares his experiences with vitiligo, diagnosed at age five, and how it influenced his early years. He also discusses his career shift from traditional TV to TikTok, its impact on his confidence, and partici…
- EP342: Love Island All Stars Belle Hassan- Being Attacked On A Night Out
Belle Hassan joins Secure The Insecure to discuss her early life, her experience on Love Island, and the challenges of fame, including an incident where she was attacked on a night out.
- EP341- Jessika Power: I’ve Had An Ex-Boyfriend Commit Suicide On The Phone To Me
Jessika Power shares her experiences on Secure The Insecure, detailing her personal growth since Married at First Sight Australia, the impact of her mother's addiction, how past relationships influenced her, her work as an OnlyFans creator…
- EP340- Harry Clark: The Traitors
Harry Clark, winner of The Traitors, discusses his views on perfection, his time in the army, and how he navigated a loss of purpose in 2022. He also shares strategies for managing anger and time, and reflects on his TV appearances.
- EP339- Merlin Griffiths: I Still Feel Like A Child Inside
Merlin Griffiths, known for his role on First Dates, shares his life experiences with host Johnny Seifert on the Secure The Insecure Podcast. He reflects on his upbringing, financial habits, and evolving sense of self as he entered his 50s.
- EP338- Rustie Lee: Look For The Joy In Life
Comedian, TV presenter, and singer Rustie Lee joined Johnny Seifert on the Secure The Insecure podcast. She spoke about her spirituality, love for people, manifesting, and Christmas cooking.
- EP337- Ben Forster: West End Musicals Life
On Secure The Insecure, Ben Forster shares his experiences with the insecurities of winning a TV show, his sense of belonging at Itali Conti, and his mental health journey within the West End. His tour details and album "Musical
- EP336- Scarlett Moffatt: Fame, Faith and Feelings
On this episode of Secure The Insecure, host Johnny Seifert speaks with TV personality Scarlett Moffatt. Scarlett shares details about her childhood, her experience with fame, her evolving views on faith, and her work with The Samaritans,…
- EP335- Cheryl Fergison: Eastenders, ADHD and Stroke Recovery
Actress Cheryl Fergison joined Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure to discuss her son's ADHD diagnosis, her time on EastEnders, and her experiences with stroke recovery and the medication Monjaro.
- EP334- Louisa Lytton: Eastenders, Strictly Come Dancing and American Pie
Louisa Lytton joins Secure The Insecure podcast to discuss her acting career on EastEnders, her experience on Strictly Come Dancing, and her role in American Pie. She also shares personal insights into overcoming a lifelong dog phobia and…
- EP333- Harry Clark: The Traitors, Army Life and Mental Health
Harry Clarke discusses his role on The Traitors, his army experiences, and mental health challenges he faced in 2022, including finding purpose through prayer. He also shares techniques for managing anger and time, and reflects on his tele…
- EP332- Tillie Amartey: Waterloo Road, Authenticity and Varicose Veins
In this episode of Secure The Insecure, host Johnny Seifert talks with Tillie Amartey about her Ghanaian heritage, gratitude, and her role as Stacey Neville in Waterloo Road. Amartey also discusses her personal experience with varicose vei…
- EP331- Anna Williamson: Celebs Go Dating, You Do You and LuAnna Plans
Anna Williamson discusses the power of vulnerability and her interest in infidelity on the Secure The Insecure podcast with Johnny Seifert. She also shares future plans for her podcast, LuAnna.
- EP330- Max George: Glee, The Wanted, X Factor Troubles and Health Battle Update
Max George shares details about his experiences with The Wanted, Glee, and The X Factor, including past troubles and a recent health update, in conversation with Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure.
- EP329- Sydnie Christmas: Britain’s Got Talent, Auditioning and Setbacks
Sydnie Christmas, winner of Britain's Got Talent, shares her experiences with auditions, her career path from the D & B Academy and Eastenders workshops to working on cruises, and her recent work with Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold on th…
- EP328- Tom Ball: Britain’s Got Talent, Diabetes Type 1 and IVF Journey
Tom Ball shares his experiences with Type 1 Diabetes from a young age, his time on Britain's Got Talent, and his recent IVF journey with his partner Hannah. The episode also touches on his attitude towards teaching.
- EP327- Jo Wood: Strictly Come Dancing, Modelling and Writing
Author, TV personality and businesswomen Jo Wood joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week. Jo opens up about how Twiggy inspired a six year career as a model, how she found her self-love after her marriage broke down to Ronnie…
- Cally Jane Beech: Love Island, Parenting and Deepfake Nudes
Former Love Island star Cally Jane Beech joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week. Cally reflects on who she was at school, how her and her children use social media, having the first Love Island baby, being a victim o…
- EP325- Steph Waring: Leaving Hollyoaks, Hollyoaks Calendars and Life Coaching
Hollyoaks star Steph Waring joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The insecure Podcast this week. Steph reflects on how the past year has been since she stopped playing Cindy Cunningham on Hollyoaks, the success of the Hollyoaks calendars a…
- EP324- Jay McGuiness: Boybands, The Wanted Roles and People Pleasing
Singer, dancer, actor and now author, Jay McGuiness joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week. Jay opens up on what his role was in The Wanted, dealing with press news lines, taking part in The Pilgrimage and why Jay has starte…
- Ep323- Blu Chegini: Love Island 2025 and Spanish Sex Shops
Love Island 2025 star Blu Chegini joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Blu opens up on his experiences growing up in Spain and how it effected him coming back to the UK, why he wanted to take part in Love Island 2…
- EP322- Ben Hart: Magic, Britain’s Got Talent and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Magical and former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ben Hart joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Ben opens up on his rise to fame, How AI is taking the secrets of magic and how to take a magic show on tour around di…
- EP321- Dani Harmer: The Story of Tracy Beaker on CBBC
Actress Dani Harmer joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Dani reflects on her time in Tracy Beaker, her short-lived music career, being part of Strictly Come Dancing and can we see a Tracy Beaker reunion? Secure T…
- EP320- Kevin McHale: Glee, Coming Out and Grief Journeys
Glee star, actor and stage star Kevin McHale joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Kevin opens up about the success and filming of Glee, his coming out journey and his grief journey when a few of his co-stars passe…
- EP319- Jeremy Edwards | “Celebrity Big Brother was like a mini Squid Games”
Actor, presenter and author Jeremy Edwards joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week. Jeremy opens up about what confidence means to him going to the school of winners, his IVF journey, how he grieves the body he has an…
- EP318- Helen McGinn: Saturday Kitchen, Books, Wine and Friendships
Saturday Kitchen's Wine Expert, Helen McGinn joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Helen opens up about her love of wine, books and friendships. Plus, Helen reflects on the past six years being part of the Saturday…
- EP317- Hannah Lowther- Theatre, jingles and TikTok
Theatre star, TikToker and now podcaster, Hannah Lowther joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week. Hannah opens up about her outfit of the days, her theatre carer, the loneliness she felt during her pantomime, the…
- EP316- Alice Liveing: Clean Eating Alice, Coercive Control, Abuse Is Not Love
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure Podcast hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this episode, content creator and fitness coach, Alice Liveing opens up about being in an abusive relationship that involved coercive control, her work with Wome…
- EP315- Danny Beard : CBB “A guy put pins on his hand and cut my face open”
Celebrity Big Brother contestant 2025 and BBC Radio1 DJ Danny Beard joins Johnny Seifert on this vintage episode of Secure The Insecure from 2024. Danny opens up on being a drag artist, his move to radio and how his mental health journey c…
- EP314- Tzarina Mace-Ralph: "I'm going back to prison". Plus, sexuality and yachting
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure podcast hosted by Johnny Seifert. This week, reality star, chef and star of Below Deck, Down Under, Tzarina Mace-Ralph joins Johnny. Tzarina opens up about her religion, her sexuality, yachting and…
- EP313- Kerry Ellis | From Bumpkin to Broadway
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this week's episode, theatre star Kerry Ellis opens up on her West End success, the legacy of her auditioning for The Voice left and why she is working 365 days this yea…
- EP312- Book Club: Heidi Perks -“Ive never achieved the success my first book received"
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this episode, author Heidi Perks opening up about the mental health conversations in her new book Someone Is Lying which is out to buy now. Plus, Heidi opens up about ho…
- EP311 | Bob Golding - CBeebies, The Tweenies and health anxiety
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure Podcast with me Johnny Seifert. On this episode you will hear comedian Bob Golding open up on how the Tweenies was filmed as the voice of Max and Milo on the Tweenies and how he suffered with health…
- EP310- Kyle Pryor- From Home and Away to Hollyoaks
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this episode you will hear Kyle Prior open up about his rise to soap land working on Home and Away, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale as well as his relationship to his Hollyoaks…
- EP309- Abi Rawlings | Love Island and Tattoos
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this episode, you will hear Love Island star Abi Rawlings who opens up about how she got into tattooing when she was eighteen years old, why she dropped out of universit…
- EP308- Charlie Burn | Mean Girls The Musical and having a sense of belonging
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. In this episode you will watch Mean Girls Musical star Charlie Burn who opens up about stunt castings, how she floated between friendships in school, how her father's passi…
- Ep307- Amanda Prowse | This One Life
Author Amanda Prowse joins Johnny Seifert this week in his book club to discuss the mental health themes behind her new book, The One Life. In the conversation they discuss, the compromises that have the been, the misunderstanding our fami…
- EP306- Waterloo Road's Holly Matthews
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert. On this episode you will hear actress and Intuitive Psychology Coach, Holly Matthews who opens up about how we train our brains to see the good, how to grow your confi…