Pete Wicks Exclusive: "I Don't Think That I'm Enough"

We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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4.8 • 652 Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 110 minutes

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes a conversation around suicide. “I had Death threats after cheating” Join us for an intimate journey with Pete Wicks as he reveals the truths behind his life in the spotlight. From deeply personal setbacks to pivotal lessons learned along the way, Pete opens up about his experiences from early life to his days on reality TV, and how he navigates his current world. This episode goes beyond entertainment; it’s a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, friendship, and the courage it takes to truly be oneself. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please see the charities below: Pete's Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/zjM1cB5I7Pb Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/AqoPIXcJ7Pb CALM https://g2ul0.app.link/Xx7coefJ7Pb Follow Pete Here: Watch Pete Wicks: For Dog's Sake on U https://g2ul0.app.link/F6dHawVY7Pb Dog's Trust https://g2ul0.app.link/ZYBsXCYY7Pb Book Never Enough https://g2ul0.app.link/KZHnwQ0Y7Pb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod/ Get your tickets to 'An Evening with Paul C. Brunson' here: https://bit.ly/keeplove-megaphone/ Pre-order Keep Love here: https://lnk.to/keeplovebook/ Sections: (00:00) Insights on Pete (01:40) Pete Is WNTT's Most Wanted Guest (06:20) Exploring Pete's Love for Dogs (15:48) Debunking Myths About Pete's Height (17:06) Introducing Harlow (18:30) The Roots of Pete: His Early Life (21:49) Tribute to Pete's Grandmother (26:00) The Impact of Pete's Parents' Divorce (28:25) How Pete's Parents' Divorce Shaped His Self-Esteem (33:33) Mental Health Challenges: Insights from Pete's Mother (36:33) Pete and His 12-Year-Old Self: A Relationship Study (40:11) How Pete's Childhood Influences His Adult Relationships (43:16) Pete Before Fame: His Employment Journey (47:57) Adobe Ad (48:54) Tinder Ad (49:46) The Start of Pete's Journey in Reality TV (52:59) TOWIE's Rise in Popularity with Pete (55:11) Comparing Reality TV Then and Now: Pete's Experience 57:52 Public Reaction to Pete's Cheating Scandal with Megan McKenna (01:01:29) TOWIE's Impact on Pete's Personal Relationships (01:01:57) Unveiling the Two Sides of Pete (01:04:25) Pete Today: Does He Feel Sufficient? (01:06:33) Paul's Positive Affirmations for Pete (01:08:31) Paul's Praise for Pete: A Motivational Boost (01:11:48) Is Pete Truly Happy? Unpacking His Emotional State (01:16:52) Exploring Pete's Relationship with Maura Higgins (01:19:28) Pete and Sam Thompson: Analyzing Their Bond (01:21:12) Today's Crisis of Authenticity (01:25:58) Loneliness Epidemic and Male Mental Health: A Deep Dive (01:29:42) What Lies Ahead for Pete? Future Prospects (01:32:24) Pete's Journey to Self-Help Realization (01:36:38) Pete Discusses Vulnerability and Openness (01:38:15) Most Memorable Conversations with Pete (01:41:41) Paul's Closing Thoughts For Pete (01:46:16) Paul's Key Takeaways (01:48:54) Keep Love Ad Sponsored by: Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You like this. I wrote, do you consider Pete Wicks to be famous and popular?
0:10.2	But chat GPT. It won't just say yes or no. It will give full analysis as to yes or no.
0:18.8	Excuse me, yeah. And came back, he's famous and popular, and here's the reason no. And he came back.
0:24.3	He's famous and popular, and here's the reason why.
0:26.0	And it points to all of these reasons.
0:27.3	You know, one of the reasons it used.
0:28.6	Go on.
0:32.0	It was like, Pete's not considered a great dancer.
0:36.3	I fucks me over every time.
0:49.7	However, the fact that he continually was voted to be kept and strictly is an illustration, is a data point to show that people adore him, people like him. Because there's famous, famous is being recognized, but popularity is being liked.
0:56.8	Can't argue with a GPT?
0:58.3	Well, I mean, I can argue with AI because, again, Chris McCausland when he came up, he uses AI because he can't see.
1:05.2	So he uses AI, takes pictures, and then it describes everything for him in the picture, but like to the minor detail.
1:11.3	So you could take a picture, you could describe you, what you're wearing, everything that's around.
1:15.2	And he's the AI, told him that I was in my early 40s.
1:18.7	So, because he said, how old do you think he is?
1:20.6	And he went, this man is in his early 40s.
1:22.8	And I was like, you fucking prick.
1:24.7	What an absolute.
1:25.5	I don't trust AI at all now.
1:26.8	Fuck AI.
1:28.9	Oh, my God.
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