This first episode in a two-part series explores Tulisa's inspiring journey, through a turbulent childhood with family mental health challenges, to achieving widespread fame through her career with N-Dubz and X-Factor.This powerful conversation explores Tulisa's personal encounters with trauma and sexual assault, while highlighting her incredible resilience and self-belief, offering a path of empowerment and hope for those in similar situations.

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Sections:00:00 Introduction to the Series02:22 Growing Up in Camden: A Personal Journey05:20 Family Life in Camden: Tulisa’s Childhood Explored07:14 The Complex Relationship Between Tulisa and Her Mother10:34 Tulisa's Role as a Caregiver: Personal Stories13:16 Mental Health Struggles in the Family: Tulisa's Insights14:50 Advice to My Younger Self: Tulisa Reflects16:47 Tulisa’s Father and Mungo Jerry: A Musical Legacy21:35 Understanding Attachment Styles with Tulisa25:27 First Love: Tulisa’s Early Romantic Experiences26:58 Tulisa’s Initial Sexual Encounters: A Candid Discussion29:09 Exploring Spirituality with Tulisa32:22 Addressing Sexual Assault: Tulisa's Harrowing Experience36:15 True Love in Relationships: Has Tulisa Experienced It?39:16 Wishing for a Different First Time: Tulisa's Regrets41:31 Adobe Express Advertisement42:29 Tinder Advertisement43:26 Paul’s Love for N-Dubz: A Fan’s Perspective47:39 The Impact of Dappy on Tulisa’s Life51:03 Coping with Uncle B’s Death: Tulisa’s Experience55:07 Celebrating Platinum Records: Tulisa’s Achievements57:47 Tulisa Discusses Her History with Self-Harm01:01:54 Class and Music: How It Shaped N-Dubz's Reception01:08:30 Starting on X-Factor: Tulisa's Initial Impressions01:12:36 Reality TV Exposed: The Fakeness Behind the Scenes01:14:12 Support Among X-Factor Judges: Tulisa’s Experience01:16:42 The Controversial 'Tape' Incident: Tulisa's Story01:27:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts01:28:26 Teaser for Episode 2: What's Next?

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