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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Sep 22, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Olga Thompson on why it's all okay
In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna and Olga Thompson take a deep dive into the gaps of motherhood and why it's okay to feel all the feels and to allow yourself time to adjust and change in each and every stage of it.Olga Thompson is an actor, writer and comedian and provider of wonderful/hilarious and meaningful online content on Instagram. You can follow her here.
Sep 18, 2023 • 19min
On how to feel less busy
In this solo episode Anna takes a moment to ponder some practical actions that Mums can take to help them feel less busy. There are some really useful ideas in this podcast that Anna uses on a daily basis to help identify what elements of her busy life she can control and reduce. We hope you find it helpful.There are plenty more thoughts and examples on this topic in Anna's fourth book, Raising a Happier Mother which is now available to buy here.
Sep 15, 2023 • 23min
One Thing with Poppy Delbridge on the transformative power of tapping
In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Poppy Delbridge about the power of tapping and how it can bring your mind and body together and serve you in so many ways.Changing lives as a manifestation coach, speaker, author and tapping expert known as “the go to for public figures” (VOGUE) when it comes to personal development using energy psychology, Poppy has combined her 15 + year career as ‘one of the most powerful women in TV’ (Glamour) working with networks such as BBC, MTV, Netflix, ITV and Channel 4 as a Creative Executive with Pivot Into Power - her own 90 day creative process to unlock full potential, manifesting ‘all-round’ life success and wellbeing.You can learn more about Pivot into Power here.You can buy Poppy's book 'Tapping In, Manifest the life you want with the transformative power of tapping.' here.You can follow Poppy on Instagram here
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Sep 11, 2023 • 11min
On 5 things to do when you feel touched out
Feeling 'touched out' is a common experience for parents, and it can significantly affect relationships. Anna shares her journey of understanding this phenomenon and how her need for touch has evolved since motherhood. She provides five practical steps to manage these feelings, emphasizing the importance of communication with partners. By recognizing different needs and setting intentional boundaries, parents can navigate their tactile journey better. This insightful discussion offers reassurance that the intensity of touch can change over time.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 24min
One Thing with Joeli Brearley on why the Motherhood Penalty is not your fault
Joeli Brearley, campaigner and founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, discusses the systemic issues surrounding the motherhood penalty. She emphasizes that this discrimination is not a personal failure but a broader societal issue that affects many mothers. Joeli shares her journey in founding her organization, the successful campaigns for better childcare support, and the critical need for legal advocacy. She also highlights practical steps for women facing discrimination and the importance of community support.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 10min
On feeling proud of yourself
Explore the transformative power of self-pride and emotional wellbeing. Anna shares her journey through therapy and the significance of honoring your feelings and boundaries. Discover how small decisions about self-worth can lead to profound changes. She opens up about past struggles with feeling like an inconvenience and the importance of self-reflection. Listeners are encouraged to take pride in setting boundaries and embracing vulnerability. A thoughtful reminder that recognizing personal growth is essential for nurturing oneself.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Bronagh Meere on creating a school run capsule wardrobe
Bronagh Meere, a fashion and celebrity stylist known for her vibrant Instagram account @whiledollysleeps, shares her expertise on creating a stylish school-run capsule wardrobe for busy mums. She discusses essential pieces like jeans, tees, and slip-on shoes to streamline mornings. Bronagh also emphasizes the importance of confidence boosters such as bright lips and scarves, while reflecting on treasured moments of motherhood and the value of exercise for emotional self-care. Tune in for a dose of inspiration!
Aug 28, 2023 • 11min
On 3 steps to address comparison
In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers out 3 steps to address comparison and allow yourself to be unique and good enough.We hope you enjoy, please don't forget to subscribe, rate and review so more people can benefit from Anna's grounding and therapeutic words.
Aug 25, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Susie Robbins on why starting school isn't all about academics
As we zoom towards the start of a new school year Anna interviews Susie Robbins who offers some incredibly helpful advice for mums of children starting school this September.Susie is a behaviour expert that you'll find on Instagram at @resolvetoplayYou can also learn more about Susie and all that she offers at her website.Susie has many years of experience working with children deemed to be 'at risk' of social or academic exclusion. She has supported them, and their families to repair relationships at home, and at school with the aim that they would come to, remain in and ultimately enjoy school life. Susie is passionate about empowering children and young families to do the very best that they can, and so thrive.This year Susie released her Happy Days Diary; an emotional wellbeing journal for kids to help identify emotions, triggers and build a tool kit to aid regulation. You can find out more and get copies for your children here.
Aug 21, 2023 • 10min
On one way to be more confident
In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers out some advice to mums about how they can be a little more confident, authentic and consequently happier.Simple tips, but important ones to hold at the forefront of your mind as you walk through motherhood.#confidence #maternalmentalhealth #authenticity
