The Therapy Edit

Enjoy a twice weekly dose of The Therapy Edit. On Monday's you'll find Anna answering an 'Ask Anna' listener question along with an expert guest.<br /><br />On Friday's get a glimpse into the therapy room as Anna spends 10 minutes responding to your anonymous 'Confessions from the Therapy Room'. Enjoy Anna's Psychotherapeutic knowledge woven with with candid chat about mental health. <br /><br />Anna Mathur is a Psychotherapist, Times Bestselling author and speaker, passionate about taking therapy outside of the therapy room, sharing insights that have changed the lives of her clients, and transformed hers too.<br /><br />More from Anna:<br />Times Bestselling books:<br />The Uncomfortable Truth: Change your life by taming ten of your mind's greatest fears<br />Raising a Happier Mother: How to find balance, feel good, and see your children flourish as a result  ‘Mind Over Mother - Every mums guide to worry and anxiety in the first years<br />Know Your Worth - How to build your self-esteem, grow in confidence and worry less about what people think<br /><br />Instagram: @annamathur<br />Website and contact: annamathur.com<br />Courses, sessions and guides: Benefit from resources to support your mental and emotional wellbeing at annamathur.com<br /><br />Contacts:<br />Proudly hosted by: Global<br />Management: Bev James Management - enquiries@bevjames.com<br />Production: Kate Starkey @contentinthecotswolds<br />Audio: John Shepheard. Aloe Audio - aloeaudio.com<br />Design: Amber Miller. Ooh La La Studio - oohlala.studio

Confessions - my family ask too much of me

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.

11-22
14:19

Ask Anna - My family don't know that I can't afford Christmas

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.

11-18
34:53

Confessions - I self sabotage my career

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.

11-15
18:45

Ask Anna - I'm tired of being typecast 'the party girl'

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.

11-11
30:26

Confessions- Panic Attacks Stop Me Leaving The House

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.

11-08
18:40

Ask Anna - I want to be confident like you!

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.

11-04
30:07

Confessions - I get mean when I'm overwhelmed

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.

11-01
19:27

Ask Anna - I don't want to binge eat my way through Christmas

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.

10-28
29:02

THROWBACK One Thing with Stacy Heale on how to talk to children about loss

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

10-25
24:35

THROWBACK-On How To Deal With Resentment

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.

10-21
12:15

THROWBACK_One Thing With Rachaele Hambleton on dealing with challenging times

On this THROWBACK episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to Rachaele Hambleton, otherwise known as Part Time Working Mummy.Rachaele's one thing is that everything is temporary and this episode she tells Anna about how her life experience has led her to this conclusion and how she uses it to help soothe the bad days and bad times that she or her family, friends or the victims of domestic abuse that she supports, might be experiencing.Rachaele is a blogger, influencer, parent, and campaigner for victims of domestic abuseand bullying. She is an ambassador for Kidscape Charity https://www.kidscape.org.uk/ and is a patron for Trevi Charity https://trevi.org.uk/. Rachaele is a double Sunday times best selling author, in both fiction and non-fiction categories and has just secured her third non-fiction book was released in 2023.Part-Time Working Mummy: A Patchwork Life [By Rachaele Hambleton] - [Paperback] -Best sold book in-Psychology A Different Kind of Happy: The Sunday Times bestseller and powerful fiction debut Locally in her area Rachaele has set up two women’s centres to help vulnerable families where they deliver trauma workshops and domestic abuse programmes to women. She also owns a shop @patchworkthestore – all profits from this support the running of the women’s centres.You can follow Rachaele on Instagram

10-18
22:19

THROWBACK - On a big lightbulb moment that changed my parenting

In this THROWBACK episode Anna shares a lightbulb moment where she realised a life changing truth that has transformed her motherhood journey.It's a biggy so you'll have to listen to find out more and also to unpick Anna's realisation (which of course comes accompanied with lots of helpful therapeutic tips to help you make space for this realisation in your own motherhood journey. )

10-14
14:07

THROWBACK - One Thing with Dr Sophie Brock

In this THROWBACK guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Motherhood Studies Sociologist, Dr Sophie Brock who shares her one thing.Dr Sophie's advice focuses on the differences between motherhood, mothering and mother.Dr Sophie has a podcast called the Good Enough Mother Podcast which you can listen to here: You can visit here website here https://drsophiebrock.com/You can follow Sophie on Instagram at @drsophiebrock

10-11
21:10

THROWBACK - On Quick & Easy Ways To Boost Your Wellbeing

In this THROWBACK episode Anna shares a lightbulb moment about how she can easily boost her wellbeing and offers you advice and tips as to how you can easily go about boosting your own too!

10-07
12:23

THROWBACK One Thing with Kate SIlverton

In this THROWBACK guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to former BBC newsreader Kate Silverton. Now a qualified children's counsellor, Kate's one thing is that there is no such thing as naughty when it comes to your children.A mum of two, with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Durham Kate's experience as a mother has encouraged her to return to her academic roots in child psychology and psychotherapy.You can find out more about Kate at www.katesilverton.com and you can buy her book, There's No Such Thing As Naughty here https://www.waterstones.com/book/theres-no-such-thing-as-naughty/kate-silverton/9780349428529You can also follow Kate on Instagram at @katesilverton

10-04
26:03

THROWBACK On taming the inner critic

In this THROWBACK solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna shares her thoughts and ideas on how you can tame the inner critic and internal voice that might be stifling your feelings of self worth.

09-30
12:10

THROWBACK One Thing with Lucy London on being honest with your children

In this THROWBACK episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats with Lucy London who tells listeners that her One Thing is 'to be honest with your children drawing on her experiences of coming out as a gay to her family.Lucy London is a fashion designer, the Creative Director at London Queer Fashion Show and programmes short fashion courses for Jimmy Choo Academy.You can follow Lucy on Instagram at @lucylondonofficial

09-27
20:47

THROWBACK- On a top tip for difficult days

In this THROWBACK solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats about bad days and shares one really useful tip for not allowing them to consume you or fill you with fear that tomorrow might be a bad day!

09-23
11:30

THROWBACK One Thing on not feeling alone with Sarra Hoy

In this THROWBACK episode of One Thing, Anna chats with Sarra Hoy about how no mother is ever alone in their emotions or experience, even though it may feel that way.Sarra Hoy is the wife of Gold Medal Olympic cyclist, Chris Hoy and following their shared experience of becoming parents to a premature baby, Sarra became an ambassador for Bliss, the UKs largest neonatal charity.You can follow Sarra on Instagram at @sarra.hoy and you learn more about the work of Bliss at www.bliss.org.ukBliss exists to give every baby born premature or sick in the UK the best chance of survival and quality of life.

09-20
22:42

THROWBACK - On 3 Steps For Dealing With Irritability, Overwhelm and Rage

In this THROWBACK solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna responds to a listener request and considers 3 really useful ways that we can manage feelings of rage.

09-16
11:14

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