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
Episodes
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Dec 20, 2024 • 12min
THROWBACK - on tips to reduce festive stress
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.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 26min
Ask Anna - my teenager hates me
In this engaging discussion, Vickie Neave, known as INPOLIFE, is a content creator and artist who juggles parenting four kids. She explores the complex emotions of teen-parent relationships, including feelings of hate and relief during Christmas. Vickie emphasizes understanding the hormonal and identity shifts in teens while suggesting calm, side-by-side interactions to rebuild connections. They also tackle the dynamics of preferring one child and the importance of granting independence to nurture future relationships.
Dec 13, 2024 • 13min
Confessions - I'm dreading Christmas this year, the first since my husband left
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.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 19min
Ask Anna - If anyone else asks me to 'take a deep breath' I'll explode
In this enlightening discussion, international yoga teacher Hannah Barrett shares her journey of navigating stress and anxiety. She tackles the common struggle with breathwork making people feel more stressed and tearful. Hannah suggests practical techniques like humming and gentle movement instead of intense breath focus. They explore the significance of personalized self-care practices and the emotions that surface when we slow down. Lastly, Hannah emphasizes listening to our bodies and trusting our intuition in self-care choices.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 14min
Confessions - I'm done with my job. But they don't know it yet.
In a heartfelt confession, a listener expresses the urge to quit a suffocating job but struggles with fear. Anna empathizes, reframing their desire for change as bravery. She discusses the discomfort that comes with major life decisions and the transformative potential of admitting 'I'm done.' Practical tips include daydreaming about future scenarios and drafting a resignation letter. Anna outlines a three-step plan to talk, explore, and act, encouraging listeners to confront difficult conversations and small, hopeful steps towards their dreams.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 30min
Ask Anna - my friend is ghosting me
In this conversation, Kat Sims, a talented writer and podcaster, shares her insights on the painful experience of friendship distancing. She emphasizes that these situations often stem from personal life changes and aren't always about you. Kat discusses the grief that accompanies lost friendships and encourages listeners to feel their emotions rather than numb them. They explore the lack of language for friendship breakups, methods to process the loss, and the importance of focusing on your own reactions to reclaim emotional power.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 16min
Confessions - Christmas is TOO loud!
A listener shares concerns about feeling overwhelmed during a noisy Christmas with stepchildren. Anna offers compassionate advice on managing excitement and big emotions, using the 'cup' metaphor to explain capacity. She normalizes feeling overwhelmed at joyful events and suggests practical tips—like naming personal needs, communicating with a partner, and scheduling quiet moments. Anna emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of overwhelm and suggests tools like earplugs to help navigate the chaos.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 27min
Ask Anna - will I ever find a way to overcome my trauma?
Nahid de Belgeonne, a Nervous System Whisperer and author of 'Soothe,' joins to explore the intricacies of trauma and its lasting effects. She discusses how trauma can indeed alter self-perception but emphasizes the possibility of change through new bodily experiences. Nahid highlights the importance of embodied knowledge, unlearning patterns of tension, and using movement and breath to process trauma. Their conversation is full of practical tips for tuning into the nervous system to reclaim agency and foster healing.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 14min
Confessions - my family ask too much of me
Family obligations can be overwhelming, especially when juggling extended relatives from both sides. The struggle between wanting to spend time with loved ones and carving out couple downtime is real. Discover why setting boundaries feels more challenging with family and the importance of honest communication. Learn to prioritize personal wellbeing without feeling guilty, and find practical ways to discuss needs with your partner. Insightful tips help navigate these tricky family dynamics, allowing for healthier relationships.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 30min
Ask Anna - My family don't know that I can't afford Christmas
Jamie Sutton-Jennings, known as Savvy Jamie, is a savvy mum of three and social creator renowned for her budgeting hacks. In this discussion, she tackles the challenges of affording Christmas while managing financial secrecy. Jamie shares her viral experience with 'Christmas on a Budget' and offers practical tips like trimming gift lists and suggesting Secret Santa to ease financial strain. Together with Anna, they explore the shame surrounding money, the impact of social media, and the importance of open conversations about finances.
