MEL B TALKS SPICE GIRLS REUNION, LEARNING TO TRUST AGAIN AND THE TRUE DEFINITION OF GIRL POWER!

TW: abuse / controlling relationships.
In this week’s episode, Liv speaks to the total powerhouse that is Melanie Brown MBE aka SCARY SPICE ✌🏼 They talk about the hotly rumoured #SpiceGirls reunion (will it be at #Glastonbury? 👀), her wedding to fiancé Rory at St Paul’s Cathedral (will the other Spice Girls be attending?) the close relationship she has with her daughters, her discovery of spirituality and the latest chapters in her book: Brutally Honest 🤍
In 2018, Mel B released her account of domestic violence during her marriage to Stephen Belafonte, and earlier this year added more chapters recounting her experience of alleged financial abuse during her divorce. Now an ambassador for Women’s Aid, Mel shows huge resilience in the face of hardship and shows how we need to be having this conversation, especially when women in Mel’s position fall victim to abuse.
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Chapters
00:00 - 1:25 - Intro
01:26 - 02:48 - When Liv met Mel’s daughter Phoenix
02:49 - 06:53 - The reason behind Mel’s book Brutally Honest
06:54 - 08:04 - 15 signs of domestic abuse
08:05 - 13:39 - The power of speaking out and educating others
13:40 - 15:18 - Workplace rules that Mel’s enforcing
15:19 - 17:18 - Being a boss bitch
17:19 - 19:37 - WTFoxy Moments, listener dilemmas
19:38 - 22:53 - Financial control
22:54 - 24:36 - Mel on her MBE
24:37 - 26:18 - Mel’s recovery journey
26:19 - 28:01 - Alternative therapies
28:02 - 29:11 - Being a reiki master
29:12 - 33:24 - Learning to love again and the wedding
33:25 - 34:26 - Mel the Ox
34:27 - 38:45 - Box Of Wrong
38:46 - 39:20 - Outro
For legal reasons we have to note that Stephen Belafonte denies all allegations of domestic violence and abuse.

[@joannescott9164]

Mel is so authentic and genuine, she deserves such happiness ❤

[@nolawola]

Women’s Aid saved my life. I came out of a refuge last August and I’m slowly rebuilding my life. I too ticked every one of those on the checklist. Don’t think I’ll ever have another relationship and I’m totally fine with that. It takes time and counselling but I’m getting there and others can too. I’m always here if anyone who watches this episode and is in an abusive relationship and isn’t sure where to turn for help or advice, please leave a comment. I will listen to you and I’ll help you to find advice and support. You are not alone.

[@HayleyGardening22]

What a lovely comment. Your empathy and kindness is lovely to read 😊. I hope after some time you will maybe be open for another relationship as you clearly deserve to have someone care for you the way you care for yourself and others. ❤

[@Laura329]

I wish you nothing but the best with your new life ❤ I'm glad you got out and away from your abuser. Live your life to the full

[@syrewilson6529]

Lovely comment. I worked in a Womens Aid refuge for 5 years as part of the 24hr security team. It was an eye opening experience. Fabulous organisation. Glad your safe and re-building x

[@naphri2525]

I love how you came out of this awful experience. I wish you nothing but the best hun tc of yourself ❤

[@KS-ry7sx]

I love you Mel xx This happened to me 3 years before your original book and to this day your book has pride of my place on my bookshelf. It helped me to know, that if it could happen to someone as powerful as you, it wasn’t my fault. xx I’m so happy that you and your family are doing so well. Thank you so much for everything you do xx

[@carlthornley3458]

Literally one of the best interviews with Mel I’ve seen. Great work Olivia

[@justylktk2731]

My favourite episode to date. A mix of serious and banter.

[@AllAboutNat]

Mel B is a national treasure! Protect her at all costs! ❤❤

[@JayaShay]

Oh babe what a brilliant episode. LOVED it and Mel B in all of her leopard powerful get up. Thanks for the insight and info re abusive signs. I got out 7 years ago and never been happier. Freedom at last and work was my outlet too. Love how Mel is changing the world and stance on this for it to be a better and safer place for women. It can happen to anyone. You have to seek help and GET OUT ladies xxx I have listened to her book and it is INCREDIBLE (a difficult read as I had to re-live alot but insightful as she came out the other side).

[@loquacious_lisa]

I think this is your best episode yet! I love Mel B what an absolute woman 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@KMikael796]

You’re doing gods work and saving so many young women with this knowledge. Thank you so much for being so open mel b and thank you for having her on your podcast liv!

[@loquacious_lisa]

Aww I didn’t want it to end 😭

[@josephine1046]

Completely agree with what you said about abuse and trauma altering your brain and body. I have a personality disorder, eating disorder, OCD and severe social anxiety due to a history of varying types of abuse. Those that think abuse ends once the abuser has long gone really need to educate themselves!! The brain needs nurturng like our bodies need nutrients to develop and grow without that it wilts,distorts and changes permentaly without help and suppourt.

[@MrHyde948]

Love these podcasts Liv! Touching on some really important matters. Can’t wait to see more ❤

[@GlueBubb1e]

Incredible ambassador, and such a supporting interview. Thank you 🙏♥️ means the world, and to realise - you are not alone.

[@janeedoe]

Love the episode ❤ So important topic ❤

[@rebeccadymond1853]

My favourite so far, Mel amazing that you spoke out this is going to help others, Liv your smashing the interviews ❤❤

[@elizabethclabon]

Powerful episode 🙏🏻💛

[@helenschofield222]

All this resonates with me. After two really bad 5 yr relationships I stayed away from men for 16 yrs! I have so many PTSD symptoms and have tried a lot of different therapy including EMDR. It feels like a lifelong enemy stuck to me now. I dug myself out of a really dark abyss and started to get myself together as I was becoming lonely and upset with my life. Tried meeting men again but they’ve been love bombing and then start to show their true colours slowly and then sack me off. I have realised that these weak narcissistic men cannot handle strong women who cannot be controlled. I’m 43 now, never been married and have no kids. Not what I ever envisioned my life to be like at all. I somehow still have hope that one day the right person will come along. Hard to believe but u got to have hope.

[@jasminemcmahon3893]

I'm acc obsessed with this pod. Liv is so unapologetically herself and this was such a girl power, empowering episode ❤️

[@SuGaRuSh14]

I support Mel and what she's doing so much. She turned out to be the best member of the Spice Girls - a genuinely lovely human being.

[@abbihannidestheFashionflyer]

Yaassss, good old Leeds girl, we love our Mel …and Liv xx

[@helenhobbs2734]

Something seriously needs to be done, what upset me more that 14 year ago I was asulted by him and he severed my arm archery,😮 was in hospital for 4 weeks, had vain reconstruction, women's aid in south Wales said at that time I was 1 of the worst domestic violence they had seen at that point, sure worst has happened since then unfortunately, but Mel you are so right things need to change

[@teresagalvin6233]

Love u Mel serious DM survivor here thankyou for sharing your story cannot wait to buy your book ❤️ thanks Olivia ❤️ enjoy ur time at Mels house 😘🥂🍷

[@mindyabidness1202]

THIS IS MY ROMAN EMPIRE!!

[@BubbleMix-96]

i love that radio lol. wow

[@foxybingo2159]

loveeeeee❤

[@LearningToFly1000]

She is legendary!

[@oliviastar3812]

I don't know who Olivia Attwood is - first time seeing this interview but couldn't help thinking (on a lighter note than this serious and important interview) ... if Janet Street Porter had a daughter... Are they related? Anyone know plz? 🙂 Excellent interview btw ... so very much needed; wish all her (Mel's) interviewers and interviews were this deep and meaningful. God bless them both.

[@nicola7609]

Well done Mel for being such a bright light shining onto this issue. Thank god you got out and bet he wishes you'd shut up 😂 all the best xxx

[@85catnip]

we need to improve mens mental health services to save women and kids from going through it.

[@aaliyahashworth2328]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@helenhobbs2734]

Was arrested because my nassasist partner of 30 years called police saying I slapped him and went for him with a knife, totally untrue!! Had 2 female officers from cathays police come and arrested me🙄 for something I truly didn't do!!! I was held in custody for 22hours😢 my soliciter was waiting 2 hours to do his job, but I was keeped to wait longer then needed to be, obviously that made me a lot angry, but keeped my fat head😅, but what concerned me most they gave him power, 😮 and that's what nassasist LOVE

[@Tawadeb]

Wow that's terrible

[@Yikkkes23]

I love Mel b her Emma and Mel c are the real ones

[@hassnatahmad5339]

Please have Amber Davies on! Or Montana Brown!

[@maddielouise8315]

please have sofia vegara on would absolutely love that!!

[@taghazoutmoon5031]

this happened to wendy williams too. she didn't recover.

[@eileenwatt8283]

How could Mel be trapped when she had money. Did she let him have access to her finances?

[@hl3944]

Stop victim blaming. Did you listen to anything she said?

[@jonathanlandau-litewski7405]

I love Mel B but when it comes to her talking about ANY future Spice Girls plans, I just don't take word she says seriously as she lies so much 😂

[@Tawadeb]

She's manifesting

[@szymonswiatek3183]

saying 'obessed' all the time not a best look

[@raisrashid8864]

Hey liv love ur podcast hated u on towie. Can u plz call some towie girls on the pod

[@J82_15]

Bit of a backhanded compliment lol

[@vitorriccardo445]

This woman is such a hypocrite. She claims she’s a victim, a voice for victims and girl power, but doesn’t miss a chance to publicly bully her bandmate Geri, diminishing her everytime.