The Therapy Edit

On this THROWBACK guest episode of The Therapy Edit shared while the team takes a well-deserved Christmas break, Anna chats to Johann Hari about how your inability to focus is NOT your fault.Johann Hari is the author of 3 New York Times Bestselling books, the latest of which, Stolen Focus; Why You Can't Pay Attention is available here. Find out more about Johann here and follow him on Instagram at @johann.hari

In this THROWBACK solo episode of The Therapy Edit, published in the week of Christmas 2022, Anna invites listeners to step outside, put their headphones in, and take a walk with her.

This week we're sharing a THROWBACK episode while the team take a well-deserved Christmas break.In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares a few of her tried and tested tips for reducing your stress levels in the run up to the festive season.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Vickie Neave, AKA INPOLIFE, Content Creator, Artist and Parent to 4!Together Anna and Vickie tackle the following question: "I have struggled so much with my teenage son. I feel like he hates me and doesn't want to spend time with us over Christmas at all and is heading to spend it with a mate! Is it wrong that I feel relieved? He's always saying that I prefer his sister over him, and I'm so ashamed because if I'm honest, it's true. Is there hope for my relationship with him?"Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with Vickie at the following links:instagram: @inpolife

Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I am dreading Christmas this year. My first since my husband left. My kids are already counting down but I want to go to bed, open my eyes, and it be over."Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Hannah Barrett, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Trainer and Author.Together Anna and Hannah tackle the following connundrum: "Twice this week people have told me to take a deep breath in a nice way. It made me realise how I'm breathing in that panicky stressful way half the time. I try to do breath work and slow down with yoga, but it weirdly makes me feel tearful and more stressed. I know I need to slow my body and mind down, but how can I when all the usual things everyone recommends just makes it feel worse, and how do I find the time? Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with Hannah at the following links:Pre-order Hannah's brand new book, The Yoga Happy Year (out December 26th) here.Join the Yoga Happy app and enhoy 400+ yoga classes, breathworks, meditations and sound baths. Follow Hannah on Instagram

Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"When I take my annual leave this Christmas, I'm certain I won't face going back. That place has been suffocating me. I'm too cowardly to hand in my notice."Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Cat Sims, Content Creator, Author, Podcast are Writer.Together Anna and Cat tackle the following question: "After a lot of discussions and a few incidents, a very close friend of mine sent me some very clear messages that she's distancing herself from our friendship - I'm only going to see her at group gatherings like birthdays or Christmas. This was over a year ago that this all started and I still cry most times I think about it. I decided to have children, she's doing the career thing."Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with Cat at the following links:Substack: You're Never the Only OneTikTok: Not So Smug Nowinstagram: @notsosmugnow

Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I'm really excited for my first Christmas with my husband's children. It's been a long time coming. However I'm worried that I'll find the noise and intensity overwhelming. How can I make sure my nervous system doesn't crash and leave me not able to cope with all the chaos that Christmas with kids brings."Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Nahid de Belgeonne, Nervous System Whisperer, Author and Burnout, Anxiety and Trauma coach.Together Anna and Nahid tackle the following question: "About trauma . . . Does it affect your brain/ change how you think forever? I’ve had significant trauma, I’ve been to talking therapy and had EMDR. I can see massive improvements, but I wonder has it changed the core of me/ who I am/ how I think. Do you truly ever find a way to ‘get over it’?"Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with Nahid at the following links:website: https://www.thehumanmethod.co.uk/thesootheprogrammeselfpacednewsletter:https://nahiddebelgeonne.substack.cominstagram: @thehumanmethodukBook: SoothePlease note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I'm finding the needs of my extended family exhausting. With both my partner and I having divorced and remarried parents, seeing enough of our family feels like a constant pressure and the end result is that we spend every weekend and bit of downtime with them and never have any time just us. How do we make them understand without making them feel like we don't care about them? I'm pretty good at boundary settings in every area of life apart from this one!"Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Jamie Sutton-Jennings, Mum of Three and TikTok and Instagram creator of great budgeting hacks and advice as Savvy Jamie.Together Anna and Jamie tackle the following question: "Hi Anna If I do Christmas presents this year, it's gonna push me deeper into debt. I haven't told my family about the extent of my financial struggles. Help!"Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I keep self sabotaging my career as I'm so worried I'm going to fail. I play out worst case scenarios all the time and talk myself out of putting myself forward for promotions or new projects. How do I learn to have faith in myself?"Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by David Gibbs, Existential Therapist, Executive Coach and resident therapist on They Think It’s All Sober.Together Anna and David tackle the following question: "I'm feeling miserable about my drinking. I know I drink too much but all of my friendships are based around me being the girl that always has a good time and I don't know how to move away from that persona. Any advice?"Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

Today Anna tackles another anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I haven't left the house on my own all year due to panic attachs when I'm out. GP help hasn't been effective. How can I get my confidence back."Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this second Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Tiwalola Adebayo Confidence Coach, Author, and Founder of Confident and Killing It.Together Anna and Tiwa tackle the following question: "I really admire how you use your voice for good and for change & ultimately to support and help people with their mental health and growth. I have so much to say but I just cannot find the confidence to share my true authentic voice, my thoughts & knowledge. How do I open up my voice and share authentically."Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with TiwaTiwalola Adebayo (née Ogunlesi) is a globally recognised coach specialising in positive psychology, international speaker, author and the founder of Confident and Killing It. Confident and Killing It is a purpose driven organisation and community that wakes women up to their worth so they can be confident, unstoppable and dare to live the life they truly desire. Through engaging and practical workshops, media and coaching programmes, Tiwalola equips women with the tools they need to overcome fear and self-doubt, programme their minds for success and live out their biggest dreams. Her first book Confident and Killing It was published by HarperCollins in July 2022, to great acclaim.Web: www.confidentandkillingit.com IG: @Tiwalowla and  @Confidentandkillingit Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiwalolaogunlesi111/Podcast: https://www.confidentandkillingit.com/podcast Book: Available on AmazonPlease note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

Welcome to the very first Friday episode of a brand new series of The Therapy Edit! Today Anna tackles an anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"My confession is that when I’m easily overwhelmed, I can say the unkindest things to my husband that make me go cold when I think about them in a neutral environment."Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Please note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

Welcome to the very first episode of a BRAND new series of The Therapy Edit! Mondays are Ask Anna where Anna is joined by a guest expert and together they dicuss a real quandary raised by a member of Anna's online community via voicenote. On Fridays Anna tackles confessions that have been left by her followers anonymously.In this very first episode, Anna is joined by Priya Tew, Specialist Dietitian and Nutritionist BSc, PG Dip, MScTogether Anna and Priya tackle the following question: "I have finally addressed my binge eating disorder by joining a therapy group. For the first time in years I feel positive and well. However, I'm already anxious about Christmas and the amount of food I'll be surrounded by. What can I do to stop myself slipping back?"Do you have an Ask Anna question you'd like to submit for future episodes? Or an anonymous confession? Visit the website to learn how Learn more with PriyaPriya is an eating disorder specialist dietitian with a passion for inspiring HOPE in recovery and helping people find peace with food. She helps people work through their disordered eating patterns through to giving full eating disorder support and with over 15 years in the field she really is experienced. Priya supports people on a 1-1 basis and through her Recovery Tribe group coaching and online community. Because no-one should feel like they are alone.She is also author to 2 books: The DASH diet and the complete low FODMAP diet plan and pops up in media work frequently too.Visit Priya's website hereFollow Priya on Instagram herePlease note - the names and voices of some of the Ask Anna/Confessions contributors may have been changed at their request.

In this THROWBACK episode Anna chats to Stacey Heale about how to talk about and show all the hard emotions, grief included. Stacey's partner Greg died of cancer and she speaks openly about her experiences of death and grief talks and writes openly about the topic and how we can prepare for the emotions that grief will throw at us all at some point.You can follow Stacey on Instagram

In this THROWBACK solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna, in response to multiple requests from followers. talks about the toxic emotion that is resentment. She reads a short passage from The Little Book of Calm for New Mums on the topic. You can find more grounding words and mantras in this book, Anna's third, here.