This episode of We Need To Talk sees YouTuber and singer Talia Mar share the defining moments that have shaped her life. She opens up about her whirlwind romance with Simon (AKA Sidemen's Miniminter) - from their instant connection on their first date to how they plan to parent their child in the public eye. Talia candidly discusses being diagnosed with autism at 25, the struggles of masking, feeling different, and how it reshaped her understanding of herself. She also opens up about navigating pregnancy with ASD and why so many women remain undiagnosed on the spectrum. Talia reflects on her school bullying experiences and the battle with anorexia that pushed her to her limits. This conversation is about Talia’s journey of self-discovery, embracing her autism, and how her deep connection with Simon helps them navigate the challenges of life together. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including anorexia. If you need support, please find resources below: MIND - https://g2ul0.app.link/w5vNMYwowQb Beat Eating Disorders - https://g2ul0.app.link/gHK6cjr3ZRb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Talia here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/QUo550jhbSb TikTok - https://g2ul0.app.link/ZuoqY6lhbSb 01:51 Talia and Paul's Shared Connection with Sutton 02:48 Talia's Childhood 06:12 Talia's Childhood Love of Music 08:00 Talia's Experience of BRIT School 08:49 Talia's Experience of Bullying at Her Previous School 10:45 Talia's Mental Health Struggles at School 13:57 Talia's First Best Friend at 16 14:47 Talia's Perspective on Romantic Relationships at 16 15:37 How Did Talia Believe She Was Going to Be Successful in Music? 19:23 How Did Talia Know She Was Doing Something Right with Her YouTube Channel? 20:51 When Was Talia's First Monetisation from YouTube? 23:30 'Tough Decisions' EP Release 25:50 Talia's Fellow BRIT Alumni 30:45 Talia's Emotional Regulation 33:59 Tinder Ad 34:55 How Talia Met Simon Minter 47:23 What Made Talia Fall in Love with Simon Minter? 49:26 Talia's First Impressions of the Sidemen 53:16 The Reaction to Talia and Simon Making Content Together 56:32 How Did Her Public Relationship with Simon Impact Talia's Work? 1:00:22 Did Talia Have Any Doubts About Her Engagement to Simon? 1:01:39 Talia's Autism Diagnosis 1:13:30 How Was Simon with Talia's Autistic Traits? 1:14:15 Talia and Simon's Wedding 1:16:06 Talia's Pregnancy 1:19:21 How Do Talia and Simon Plan to Manage Having a Baby in the Public Eye? 1:21:57 How Has Talia Found Being Pregnant? 1:25:42 What Is Talia Most Excited for Regarding Her Future? 1:27:22 Talia's Thoughts on Plastic Surgery 1:30:40 Talia's Struggles with Anorexia 1:38:16 Most Memorable Conversation 1:41:40 Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB ❤️ Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-yt