The Therapy Edit
Anna Mathur
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.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. 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.More from Anna:Times Bestselling books:The Uncomfortable Truth: Change your life by taming ten of your mind's greatest fearsRaising 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 yearsKnow Your Worth - How to build your self-esteem, grow in confidence and worry less about what people thinkInstagram: @annamathurWebsite and contact: annamathur.comCourses, sessions and guides: Benefit from resources to support your mental and emotional wellbeing at annamathur.comContacts:Proudly hosted by: GlobalManagement: Bev James Management - enquiries@bevjames.comProduction: Kate Starkey @contentinthecotswoldsAudio: John Shepheard. Aloe Audio - aloeaudio.comDesign: Amber Miller. Ooh La La Studio - oohlala.studio
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Oct 27, 2023 • 23min
One Thing with Clare Bourne on taking small steps to better understand your body
Clare Bourne, a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist and author of Strong Foundations, shares her insights on understanding pelvic health. She emphasizes the importance of small daily self-care actions over waiting for institutional change. Clare encourages listeners to explore their bodies and model openness about bodily functions for their children. She also highlights the role of nutrition, hydration, and gentle movement in pelvic health, while discussing how lifting weights positively impacts her wellbeing.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 10min
On 5 tips to help when you feel excluded
Feeling excluded can be tough, especially in motherhood. The host shares five insightful tips to help navigate these challenges. Validating your feelings is key to understanding past hurt. Engaging in open conversations can clear up misunderstandings with friends. Consistently showing up at groups helps foster deeper connections. Focus on nurturing supportive relationships to shield against feelings of rejection. Finally, remember that exclusion does not define your self-worth.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Emily Brooks on colouring in your home to express yourself
Emily Brooks, an interiors colour consultant and interior stylist trained in design and psychotherapy, dives into the transformative power of color in your home. She discusses emotional mapping, explaining how different hues can evoke specific feelings. Emily shares low-cost tips for impactful changes and emphasizes the importance of creating personal spaces, encouraging mothers to express their identity through color. Plus, she provides practical advice on selecting shades and highlights bold design choices that bring warmth and character to any room.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 11min
On the difference between guilt and shame
This episode dives deep into the distinctions between guilt and shame, particularly in motherhood. Guilt can motivate us to improve, while shame crushes our sense of worth. Anna shares practical tips for identifying these emotions and avoiding the trap of self-criticism. She discusses how self-care enhances our parenting skills and helps us break the harmful post-bedtime guilt cycle. Listeners are encouraged to embrace guilt as a tool for growth rather than spiraling into shame.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 25min
One Thing with Gabriela Peacock on beating stress and gaining happy hormones
Gabriela Peacock, a nutritional therapist and founder of GP Nutrition, shares her insights on mastering stress through nutrition and supplements. She explains how chronic stress harms health and demonstrates the calming 4-7-8 breathing technique. Gabriela delves into the power of adaptogens and balancing blood sugar to stabilize mood. She highlights the importance of serotonin-boosting foods like turkey and yogurt and discusses the role of omega-3s for overall well-being. Plus, she offers clever meal hacks perfect for busy parents!
Oct 9, 2023 • 9min
On a revelation about anxiety
In this solo episode of the The Therapy Edit, Anna helps us to manage our worry about potential future loss. A great listen for those who suffer with anxiety and worst case scenario thinking. We hope it's a real help to you.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 23min
One Thing with Dr Tara Swart on neuroplasticity, oxytocin and the parenting love bubble
In this episode, Dr. Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and MIT Sloan senior lecturer, unpacks the power of neuroplasticity in personal and professional reinvention. She reveals how parents can positively shape their children’s brains through mindfulness and understanding emotional regulation. Tara discusses the oxytocin-driven 'love bubble' that protects new parents and shares practical tips for boosting oxytocin to enhance bonding. She also explores the significance of early touch and integrative practices for resilience, connecting modern neuroscience with Indigenous wisdom.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 12min
On 2 ways to help you worry less about what others think
In this introspective discussion, Anna reflects on navigating her family's grief during a holiday in Greece. She shares how the scrutiny of strangers can amplify worries about judgment. With two practical steps, she encourages listeners to recognize the fleeting nature of others’ opinions and to anchor themselves in known truths. By embracing these strategies, she found freedom from the need for external validation. This journey toward self-compassion and understanding is both enlightening and relatable.
Sep 29, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Celest Pereira on how your reactions are shaping your childrens' ability to deal with pain
In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Celest Pereira about the fascinating topic of neuroplasticity and the impact that your well intended words can have on your child's approach to pain. You'll learn about the 'Threat Bucket' and how you can nurture your child's confidence and pain tolerance in later life.Celest is a self-confessed geek who loves anatomy, neuroscience and biomechanics. She miraculously acquired her BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 2009, despite dropping out of school at 16. She found learning at school really tough, however now credits her ability to make complex concepts easy to grasp, down to her learning struggles. She runs regular education-based workshops where she takes current scientific research, anecdotal evidence from senior healthcare providers and applies them to movement disciplines. She’s currently specialising in functional neurology, learning how it can be applied to improve pain, health and performance.You can find out about Celest's app and all of her other services on here website here.You can also follow Celest on Instagram.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 12min
On 5 ways to protect yourself from life's curveballs
Explore practical tips to prepare for life's unexpected challenges. Discover the power of gratitude and joy in building resilience. Anna shares her personal story of coping with grief and emphasizes the importance of vulnerable connections. Learn how small, daily habits can improve your well-being and how to accept kindness from others. Validate your mixed emotions during tough times and recognize that emotional work yields long-term benefits. Equip yourself to navigate life's stormy seas with confidence!
