Podcasts by The Therapy Edit

The Therapy Edit

Pep talks packed with grounding words for motherhood feelings. Enjoy a twice weekly dose of The Therapy Edit.

On Monday's you'll find ten minute episodes of Anna's Psychotherapy knowledge woven with with her candid chat about motherhood. Fridays bring 15 minute episodes featuring a guest sharing the one thing they'd love to share with fellow mothers.

Anna Mathur is Times Bestselling author of 'Mind over Mother', and 'Know Your Worth'. Her most recent book 'The Little Book of Calm for New Mum's' is out now.

Anna is passionate about taking therapy outside of the therapy room, she shares insights that have changed the lives of her clients, and transformed hers too.

More from Anna:
Times Bestselling books: ‘Mind Over Mother - Every mums guide to worry and anxiety in the first years’ and ‘Know Your Worth - How to build your self-esteem, grow in confidence and worry less about what people think;
Instagram: @annamathur
Website and contact: annamathur.com
Courses, sessions and guides: Benefit from resources to help you have a happier motherhood. All £12 at annamathur.com

Contacts:
Proudly hosted by: Global
Management: Bev James Management - enquiries@bevjames.com
Production: Kate Starkey @contentinthecotswolds
Audio: John Shepheard. Aloe Audio - aloeaudio.com
Design: Amber Miller. Ooh La La Studio - oohlala.studio

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On how to feel less stressed from 2023-12-11T02:15:02

In this solo Monday episode that lands at a particularly busy time of year, Anna reflects on one of those hectic mornings that left her feeling super stressed. She considers how differently she mig...

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One Thing with Mel Schilling on why your mind is like a radio station from 2023-12-08T02:50:02

In this fabulous guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Married at First Sight Relationships and Dating coach, Mel Schilling about her One Thing; on why your mind is like a radio station ...

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On 3 steps to take the stress out of Christmas from 2023-12-04T02:50:02

In this ten minute solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna takes a moment to offer listeners three therapeutic and practical steps to take the stress out of Christmas.

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One Thing with Millie Gooch on how to navigate the festive season alcohol free from 2023-12-01T02:00:02

In this episode of The Therapy Episode, Anna (who completely coincidentally has just embarked upon her own alcohol free journey) chats to Millie Gooch about her top tips for an alcohol free festive...

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On stepping out of the fast lane this Christmas from 2023-11-27T02:45:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit that lands in the lead up to Christmas, Anna offers her listeners advice on how to conserve their time and energy by stepping out of the fast lane.
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One Thing with Simon Ong on harnessing the power of your positive energy from 2023-11-24T02:20:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Simon Ong about his one thing; the power of your positive energy and how you can harness it to attract great things into your life.
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On a simple, quick and grounding tool from 2023-11-20T02:40:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares one simple, quick and grounding tool to help you feel better.

Sometimes we don't recommend the simple or the quick, but this tip al...

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One Thing with Malin Andersson on not losing YOU in motherhood from 2023-11-17T02:45:02

On this guest epsiode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Malin Andersson about her one thing; on losing yourself in motherhood.

An emotionally charged and moving conversation, Malin real...

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On 5 tips for managing guilt from past parenting choices from 2023-11-13T02:55:01

In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna answers a question she hears a lot; how do you manage guilt that relates to previous parenting choices.

We hope you find it helps.

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One Thing with Mrs OT on allowing yourself to acknowledge the loss of your former self in motherhood from 2023-11-10T02:10:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to guest Mrs OT, (aka Kate Okello Tarrant) who shares her one thing; allowing yourself to acknowledge the loss of your former self in motherhoo...

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On one simple tool for comparison from 2023-11-06T02:05:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers listener a simple and grounding technique to help you compare yourself to others less.

Listen to this episode and learn how NOT to f...

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One Thing with Nadia The Osteopath on fostering healthy posture in your children from 2023-11-03T02:30:03

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Nadia the Osteopath about her One Thing; the importance of fostering healthy posture in your children.

Nadia Alibhai has o...

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On 5 tips for calmer mornings from 2023-10-30T02:30:02

In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers listeners and fellow parents and carers 5 tips to help the mornings feel a little bit calmer.

If you find mornings stressful...

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One Thing with Clare Bourne on taking small steps to better understand your body from 2023-10-27T01:15:02

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to her friend and Pelvic Health Physio about her One Thing; that every mum should take small steps to better understand their bodies. Listen

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On 5 tips to help when you feel excluded from 2023-10-23T01:10:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers the scenario that may have happened to many of us as mums, the feeling that we've been excluded or left out.

Motherhood often come...

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One Thing with Emily Brooks on colouring in your home to express yourself from 2023-10-20T01:25:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Emily Brooks about the power of colour in your home to make you feel AT home, happy and to reflect your personality.

Emily...

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On the difference between guilt and shame from 2023-10-16T01:10:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna unpacks the emotions that are guilt and shame and helps listeners understand how guilt can (occasionally) steer us to be better mothers but shame serv...

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One Thing with Gabriela Peacock on beating stress and gaining happy hormones from 2023-10-13T01:10:02

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Gabriela Peacock, Nutritional Therapist about how to beat stress and boost happy hormones through nutrition, supplements and a few ot...

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On a revelation about anxiety from 2023-10-09T01:05:02

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.
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One Thing with Dr Tara Swart on neuroplasticity, oxytocin and the parenting love bubble from 2023-10-06T01:35:02

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Dr Tara Swart more deeply exploring the topic of neuroplasticity (as touched upon last week). Dr Tara explains to us that you can rei...

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On 2 ways to help you worry less about what others think from 2023-10-02T01:00:02

In this solo episode, following a period of personal trauma and grief in her own life, Anna shares her learning as she reflects on her recent holiday where she handled her curveball in a public for...

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One Thing with Celest Pereira on how your reactions are shaping your childrens' ability to deal with pain from 2023-09-29T01:25:01

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 a...

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On 5 ways to protect yourself from life's curveballs from 2023-09-25T01:55:01

In this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna shares 5 pieces of advice that really helped her navigate a recent curveball in her life. She reflects on how this learning undoubtedly left her better able...

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One Thing with Olga Thompson on why it's all okay from 2023-09-22T01:25

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...

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On how to feel less busy from 2023-09-18T01:55:01

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 us...

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One Thing with Poppy Delbridge on the transformative power of tapping from 2023-09-15T01:15:01

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.

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On 5 things to do when you feel touched out from 2023-09-11T01:15:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers the common feeling amongst mothers that they are touched out and crave some personal space.

If you've ever felt this way and it's impa...

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One Thing with Joeli Brearley on why the Motherhood Penalty is not your fault from 2023-09-08T07:05:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is thrilled to chat to campaigner, author and founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, Joeli Brearley about her One Thing; that the motherhood penalty is NO...

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On feeling proud of yourself from 2023-09-04T01:15:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats about the importance of self pride and honouring yourself, your feelings, your needs and your boundaries. She considers how tiny decisions about how ...

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One Thing with Bronagh Meere on creating a school run capsule wardrobe from 2023-09-01T01:30:02

In today’s guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna welcomes Bronagh Meere from @whiledollysleep...

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On 3 steps to address comparison from 2023-08-28T01:20:02

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 ...

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One Thing with Susie Robbins on why starting school isn't all about academics from 2023-08-25T01:20:02

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 ...

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On one way to be more confident from 2023-08-21T01:00:02

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...

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One Thing with Charlotte Stirling Reed on ditching the stress over what to feed your family from 2023-08-18T01:15:02

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to repeat guest and friend of the podcast, Charlotte Stirling-Reed about how she encourages mums all over the world to let go of the str...

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On leaning into having fun from 2023-08-14T01:30:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers her listeners some advice about how they can lean deeply into fun and allow themselves the joy of being in amongst it as opposed to observing the cha...

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One Thing with Izzy Judd on leaning into this moment right now from 2023-08-11T01:55:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Izzy Judd about her One Thing; the importance of leaning deeply into the right now and being present in the moment. And of course Izzy offer...

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On not feeling good enough from 2023-08-07T01:05:01

In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers out 3 steps to address the feeling of not being good enough.

We hope you enjoy, please don't forget to subscribe, rate and re...

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One Thing with Harriet Frew on how motherhood impacts our relationship with food from 2023-08-04T01:05:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Eating Disorder Therapist Harriet Frew on her One Thing; how the loss of control that goes hand in hand with motherhood can impact ou...

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On 6 hurdles to being the mum you want to be from 2023-07-31T01:35:02

In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna reads aloud from her new book, Listen

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One Thing with Nicola Chapman on finding your confidence from 2023-07-28T01:10:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to Nicola Chapman Haste about her One Thing, how she'd love to help all mums become more self confident and own the things that are amazing ab...

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On 5 ways to declutter your mind from 2023-07-24T01:05:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna responds to a listeners question about how she can apply the same principles of house decluttering to her mind. Anna offers a few ideas about how you ...

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One Thing with Alex Light on why you are NOT a before picture from 2023-07-21T01:55:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Alex Light, body confidence influencer who is committed to helping women across the world feel better in their own skin.

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On a gamechanging thought about anxiety from 2023-07-17T01:20:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna shares her thoughts about anxiety and about how those who are living in fear that the worst might just happen, can confidently free themselves of that feeli...

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One Thing with Dr Caroline Boyd on how to transform your anger into a superpower from 2023-07-14T01:40:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Dr Caroline Boyd about her One Thing; how mothers can use the anger and rage they experience and turn it into their superpower.

D...

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On 5 more things that changed my life from 2023-07-10T01:20:02

Following on from last week's episode where Anna shared the first 5 free and accessible things that have changed her life, this week she shares 5 more!

If you enjoy this week's practica...

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One Thing with Kelsey Parker on the amazing sacrifice of parents from 2023-07-07T01:05:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Kelsey Parker, founder of Performing Arts School, Listen

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On 5 things that changed my life from 2023-07-03T01:50:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers the first 5, of 10 things that have changed her life.

Achievable for most and totally free, this small changes really can be game ch...

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One Thing with Liv Thorne on how there's no right answers from 2023-06-30T01:50:02

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to solo parent and author, Liv Thorne about how there's no right answers in parenting.

Liv chose to become a parent alone wi...

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On diving deeper into the practice of gratitude from 2023-06-26T01:20:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers the practice of gratitude and shares a new idea about how we might approach the powerful tool that is feeling grateful without it becoming r...

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One Thing with Natasha Devon on parenting in a digital world from 2023-06-23T01:55:01

This week on The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to guest Natasha Devon who offers her one thing to mothers around the world who might be struggling with how best to approach parenting their children in a...

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On when you can't see the wood for the trees from 2023-06-19T01:20:01

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks about those moments when you feel so overwhelmed that you can't see the wood from the trees.

When overwhelm kicks in, there is plenty you ...

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One Thing with MANtenatal on better ways to communicate as co-parents from 2023-06-16T01:30:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Gordon of MANtenatal whose One Thing offers us a father's perspective on how couples can communicate effectively and move away from t...

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On mixed feelings that your children are growing up from 2023-06-12T01:40:01

On this solo episode of the Therapy Edit Anna considers how we approach the confusing feelings of sadness and joy about our children growing up.

We really hope you enjoy the listen, don'...

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One Thing with Saira Khan on how to glow from the inside out from 2023-06-09T01:50:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Saira Khan about how she believes taking a holistic approach to skincare will make you feel wonderful.

Saira Khan is a familiar f...

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On 5 ways to better channel your rage from 2023-06-05T01:20:01

In this solo episode of the The Therapy Edit Anna considers how common, yet surprising it is for mothers to feel episodes of anger and rage, recalling some words she wrote in response to a characte...

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One Thing with Daisy Upton on why 5 minutes really is enough from 2023-06-02T01:20:01

In this Friday episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum about her One Thing which is that 5 minutes really is enough!

Daisy is a mum of two and an ex ...

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On some brilliant tips for health anxiety from 2023-05-29T01:25:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers a few therapeutic coping techniques for managing health anxiety.

If you find Anna's grounding and calming words on this topic helpfu...

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One Thing with Gemma Bird on how the the early years of motherhood cost AND give the most from 2023-05-26T01:20:01

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna welcomes guest Gemma Bird who shares her one thing which is a reassuring piece of advice for those in the early years of parenthood worried ab...

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On taking the stress out of small talk from 2023-05-22T01:05:01

In this solo episode, Anna shares her tried and tested top tips for taking the stress out of small talk.

As a social anxiety sufferer, Anna has direct experience of the physical and ment...

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One Thing with Lorraine Candy on accepting that your children won't always be happy from 2023-05-19T01:45:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to journalist, podcaster and author Lorraine Candy about the one thing that she'd share with all the mums.

Lorraine draws on her dec...

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On one tweak to find more calm and patience from 2023-05-15T01:40:01

In today's solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares with listeners her recent journey to cut right back on alcohol and the surprising effect it's had on her sense of calm and her nervous system.

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One Thing With Ruby Warrington on the stubbornly taboo topic of women without kids from 2023-05-12T01:40:01

This week, Anna is joined by editor, author, book doula and creator of the term 'sober curious', Ruby Warrington.

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, they discuss Ruby's One Thing: how...

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On a powerful way to grow your ‘village’ from 2023-05-08T01:00:01

Do you sometimes just feel the need to be held? To be mothered? To be supported?

For a myriad of reasons that’s not always practical or possible so in this solo episode of The The...

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One Thing With Rachel Schofield on your identity in motherhood from 2023-05-05T01:30:01

This week, Anna is joined by author, speaker and career and personal development coach, Rachel Schofield.

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, they discuss Rachel's One Thing: how women...

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On six hurdles to being the mum you want to be from 2023-05-01T01:05:01

Following the announcement of her new book 'Raising a Happier Mother', Anna shares some insight from the book and discusses the things that can prevent us from being the mothers that we want to be....

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One Thing with The Mumologist on how we can parent ourselves from 2023-04-28T01:55:01

This week, Anna is joined by clinical psychologist, author, speaker and campaigner Dr Emma Svanberg AKA the Mumologist, fresh off the press tour for her new book 'Parenting for Humans'.

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On the real truth behind success from 2023-04-24T01:40:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna discusses the real truth behind success.

So often when we are confronted with other people's achievements, we fall into the comparison trap...

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One Thing with Vicky Pattison on growing confidence from 2023-04-21T01:30:01

Is that mindless scroll through your Instagram feed really a good idea? Does it feed your soul or could it be doing more harm than good?

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On 5 tips for dealing with public tantrums and meltdowns from 2023-04-17T01:35:01

We've all been there. We stand gazing down at our little one as they scream and shout, cry and wail, and thrash around on the floor.

Tantrums are common and a completely normal part of a...

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One Thing with Dr Ranj on one amazing way to improve your sleep from 2023-04-14T01:50:01

This week on The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by Dr Ranj Singh, the much-loved household name known for his work as an NHS doctor but also as an award-winning TV presenter, Sunday Times bestselling...

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On an easy&powerful way to encourage someone from 2023-04-10T01:00:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares a special moment from a recent family get-together which led her to realise that, when someone is struggling, jumping straight in with advice i...

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One Thing with The Sleep Mums on boundaries that benefit our mental health from 2023-04-07T01:05:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by baby sleep expert Sarah Carpenter and parenting journalist Cat Cubie, AKA The Sleep Mums, as they discuss their One Thing: the importanc...

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On 5 things to help you in tough times from 2023-04-03T01:25:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares 5 powerful tips to help you through tough times.

Every so often, life will throw us a curveball - it could be losing a loved one, fi...

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One Thing with Dr Jenna on the impact of self-compassion on immunity from 2023-03-31T01:20:01

In this latest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by Dr Jenna Macciochi, immunologist, health coach, author, lecturer and twin mum, as they discuss her One Thing: the incredibly powerful i...

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On how to get more energy from 2023-03-27T01:25:01

We all want MORE of ourselves. More energy so that we can enjoy life to the max. Or sometimes, simply have enough energy to just Get. Through. The. Day.

And though we might think that th...

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One Thing with James Hunt on the importance of community from 2023-03-24T02:50:01

Anna is joined by the incredible James Hunt as they discuss his One Thing: the importance of finding community.

James is the man behind 'Stories About Autism', the blog, podcast and Inst...

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On 3 steps to reframe self-doubt from 2023-03-20T02:05:01

If you ever find yourself thinking "I can't do this", "I don't deserve this", "someone else is more capable than I am", "I will fail", then this solo episode of The Therapy Edit is for you.
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One Thing with Dr Rupy on nutritional strategies to support our wellbeing from 2023-03-17T02:40:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by Dr Rupy Aujla, NHS doctor, recipe book author, app creator and host of the Doctor's Kitchen podcast, as they discuss Dr Rupy's One Thing...

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On letting go of guilt about work from 2023-03-13T02:00:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna dives into the weighty topic of maternal guilt: why we feel it and how we can try to overcome it as working mums.

As modern mothers, we are...

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One Thing with Self Care Club on why self care is anything but selfish from 2023-03-10T02:05:01

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman, hosts of the brilliant Self Care Club podcast, as they share their One Thing: that self care is anything bu...

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On 3 ways to be more patient from 2023-03-06T02:20:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares 3 ways to be more patient.

They say that patience is a virtue. And this is never more true than in our roles as parents. Patience is...

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One Thing with Em Clarkson on not letting other people’s narratives impact yours from 2023-03-03T02:40:01

On this week's guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna is joined by influencer, author, podcast host, columnist and new mum Em Clarkson, who shares her One Thing with us: that it's important not to...

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On how to get better sleep from 2023-02-27T02:30:01

Sleep. It's one of life's most valuable commodities. But so few of us actually get enough sleep. In fact, according to Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of ...

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One Thing with Emma Campbell on the life changing power of accepting help from 2023-02-24T02:00:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to Emma, mum of 4 (inlcuding triplets!) about the one thing she'd love to tell all the mums and it's all about the power of saying yes to every ...

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On getting better at letting others support you from 2023-02-20T02:10:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna explores how listeners can get better at accepting offers of help - guilt free. This in turn allows us to reduce feelings of overwhelm and burnout.

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One Thing with Johann Hari on why you can't focus from 2023-02-17T02:20:01

On this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, 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,...

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On 5 steps to take when you don't feel appreciated from 2023-02-13T02:40:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna takes ten minutes to consider ways that you can help yourself to feel less underappreciated.

Feeling underappreciated is a common emotion ...

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One Thing with Dr Louise Newson on what you need to know about perimenopause from 2023-02-10T02:35:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson about the importance of listening to your body and getting clued up when it comes to perimenopause. <...

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On how to deal with resentment from 2023-02-06T02:20:01

In this 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 Litt...

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One Thing with Stuart Sandeman on how to use your breath to help you parent from 2023-02-03T02:25:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to Stuart Sandeman about his One Thing - and it's an important one...... BREATHE.

Stuart Sandeman is the founder of Breathpod and has...

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On 5 ways to beat procrastination from 2023-01-30T02:00:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna confesses that despite being a really motivated person professionally and personally, procrastination is something she can be prone to when there isn't...

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One Thing with Sophie McCartney on health anxiety and Dr Google from 2023-01-27T02:50:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to comedian Sophie McCartney about her One Thing. Sophie talks about her experiences of health anxiety and shares her advice about trusting your...

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On a powerful way to take the pressure out of parenting from 2023-01-23T02:10:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers how we can approach those moments when we feel like we 'ought' to be entertaining or playing with our children and offers ideas about why and...

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One Thing with Beth Kitt on how we reflect on and anticipate birth from 2023-01-20T02:00:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to midwife, mum of four and founder of the The Bump to Baby Chapter, Beth Kitt about all things pregnancy and birth.

Beth's One Thing...

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On how to deal with conflicting motherhood emotions from 2023-01-16T02:20:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares a question from a listener about how as mums we can manage the conflicting emotions of motherhood.

We hope you enjoy. x

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One Thing with Dr Sophie Brock on why it’s hard to feel like a good enough mother from 2023-01-13T02:05:01

In this 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 m...

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On 5 ways to grow your confidence from 2023-01-09T02:25:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna opens up about her experience of social anxiety and a lack of confidence and offers listeners 5 practical ways to banish those unhelpful feelings.

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One Thing with Tim Spector on the big calorie myth from 2023-01-06T02:30:01

On this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna asks author, Zoe co-founder and Professor at Kings College London for his One Thing. Tim offers mums around the globe the advice that calories are me...

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On 5 ways to form good habits that last from 2023-01-02T02:00:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers her thoughts on how we can all form good habits that last.

We hope you enjoy.

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One Thing with Alice Olins on how to have confidence in challenging times from 2022-12-30T02:00:02

On this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to the founder of Step Up Club, Alice Olins. Alice's One Thing is not to fear challenging time, a poignant and reassuring message as we head in...

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On craving space in parenthood from 2022-12-26T02:25:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna takes a moment to consider how parents can find the space they may be craving but are not managing to enjoy.

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One Thing with Dr Karen Gurney on why you don’t fancy spontaneous sex from 2022-12-23T02:05:01

On this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna asks Dr Karen Gurney, Clinical Psychologist, Psychosexologist and Couples Therapist for her One Thing to share with all the parents.

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On ‘let’s take a 10 minute walk together to reset’ from 2022-12-19T02:20:02

In this 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.

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One Thing with Kate Lawler on seeing beyond the highlights from 2022-12-16T02:40:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Kate Lawler about her One Thing. Kate offers listeners her advice around reminding yourself that for the most part, what you see on social m...

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On finding more confidence in your choices from 2022-12-12T02:20:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares her thoughts on how 'things can be really nice for you, without being right for me.'

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One Thing with Rhiannon Lambert on how to feel more energised from 2022-12-09T02:35:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna welcomes back Nutritionist and Mum of 2, Rhiannon Lambert. Rhi shares her second One Thing with Anna which relates to the importance of making the most of ...

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On ‘I love my kids, but…’ from 2022-12-05T02:05:01

In this sole episode of The Therapy Edit Anna examines how love can coexist alongside a whole host of histories and mysteries and pasts and complexities and what this means for the compassion that ...

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One Thing with That Darn Chat on dividing unseen labour at Christmas from 2022-12-02T02:10:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats with Fair Play Life Facilitator, Laura Danger about the Christmas motherload and why now is the time to address any inequalities in who does and...

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On 3 steps to reduce festive stress from 2022-11-28T02:00:02

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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One Thing with Clare Seal on protecting your resources of money and time from 2022-11-25T02:25:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to Clare Seal who is an author, Financial Coach and speaker at My Frugal Year.

Clare's One Thing relates to expenditure (of both mo...

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On 5 ways to find more joy in the grind from 2022-11-21T02:35:01

On this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna shares 5 ways that you can find joy in the mundanity of the daily grind.

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One Thing with Steph Claire Smith on strengthening identity and wellbeing from 2022-11-18T02:45:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna asks the co-founder of Australian brand, Keep It Cleaner, Steph Claire Smith for her One Thing. Steph shares her advice to all mums that making space...

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On my top tip for difficult days from 2022-11-14T02:35:01

In this 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!

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One Thing with Hellen Wills on the truth about the teenage years from 2022-11-11T02:30:01

On this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Helen Wills, blogger at Actually Mummy and mum of teens about her One Thing that she'd tell all the other mums.

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On 3 steps to dealing with irritability, overwhelm or rage from 2022-11-07T02:35:01

In this 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.

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One Thing with Hollie McNish on how to talk to our children about sex from 2022-11-04T02:45:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats with poet Hollie McNish and asks her for her One Thing. Holle's One Thing is that as mothers we shouldn't pass on our feelings of shame to our childr...

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On how to thrive in the juggle from 2022-10-31T02:35:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers the juggle of modern motherhood and whether keeping all of your juggling balls in the air is a realistic expectation for us.

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One Thing with Sophie Bradbury-Cox on the uniqueness of mothering from 2022-10-28T01:30:02

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Sophie Bradbury-Cox.
Sophie's one thing comes from her perspective as a mum with a disability and a wheelchair user and she tells all t...

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On a tip to help you when you’re worried from 2022-10-24T01:40:01

On this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers how we can turn our tendencies to worst case scenario think into best case scenario thinking.

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One Thing with Kate Silverton on why there's no such thing as naughty from 2022-10-21T01:20:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to former BBC newsreader Kate Silverton. Now training to become a children's counsellor, Kate's one thing is that there is no such thing as nau...

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On questioning your identity from 2022-10-17T01:10:01

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers how mums start to question their identity as they settle into the roll of motherhood. She shares the section on 'Who Am I?" from the Little B...

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One Thing with Dr Becky on the life changing power of repair from 2022-10-14T01:05:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna asks Dr Becky Kennedy for her One Thing. Dr Becky explains to Anna the power of repair when it comes to reflecting and learning from difficult moments in o...

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On how to get more headspace from 2022-10-10T01:50:01

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares a recent realisation that something has been contributing to feelings of overwhelm. This tip will help us find fresh awareness and much needed heads...

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One Thing with Rosie Stockley on banishing guilt around movement from 2022-10-07T01:30:01

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats with Rosie Stockley about her One Thing.

Rosie talks about how important movement is and asks mums to banish any guilt they associat...

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On 5 ways to feel comforted from 2022-10-03T01:00:01

On this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers the importance of mothering the mother and offers 5 ideas on how mothers can mother themselves in the absence of the opportunity to be mother...

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One Thing with Rachaele Hambleton on dealing with challenging times from 2022-09-30T01:35:01

On this 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 sh...

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On taming the inner critic from 2022-09-26T01:20:02

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

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One Thing with Midwife Pip on reflecting on birth and labour from 2022-09-23T01:20:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Midwife Pip who shares her one piece of advice to all the mums; that there is no perfect way to birth your baby. A brilliant listen for any expect...

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On 5 gentle thoughts about sadness from 2022-09-19T01:00:02

In this special episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers 5 gentle thoughts on how we can honour and understand thoughts of feelings and sadness.

This episode is published on the day o...

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One Thing with Tobi Asare on never trying to go it alone from 2022-09-16T01:25:01

On this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats with Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay.

As an expert speaker on the topic of balancing motherhood and work, Tobi's One Thing is that mothe...

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On a powerful technique for worry and anxiety from 2022-09-12T01:40:02

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna shares some ideas to help you ground runaway thoughts and emotions during moments of stress or anxiety.

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On 5 ways to ease back into the school routine from 2022-09-05T01:00:02

In this solo episode, Anna gives her top tips to any mums about to face a change in routine who are feeling a sense of worry, stress or overwhelm.

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One Thing with Rebecca Wilson on making things easier for yourself from 2022-09-02T01:05:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to guest Rebecca Wilson who offers fellow mums the tip that they don't need to aspire to perfection every single day.

Rebecca is the found...

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On how to ask for help without the guilt from 2022-08-29T01:15:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers listeners some advice on how to accept help, guilt-free, whenever it's offered.

She considers the reason that many mums find it so challe...

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One Thing with Lucy London on being honest with your children from 2022-08-26T01:45:02

In this 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 ...

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On what to do about envy and jealousy from 2022-08-22T01:00:02

In this episode Anna considers the reasons that we might feel envious of others and how we can reframe this emotion and allow ourselves some self compassion.

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One Thing with Stacy Heale on how to talk to our children about loss from 2022-08-19T01:00:02

In this 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 last year and she speaks openly a...

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On quick, easy ways to boost your wellbeing from 2022-08-15T05:20:03

In this 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,

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One Thing with Laura Belbin on saying no to shame from 2022-08-12T01:40:01

On this episode Anna chats with Instagram mental health campaigner, podcaster and author Laura Belbin on about how to address feelings of guilt and shame and live authentically with your own versio...

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On 5 ways to manage guilt for not being a good enough friend from 2022-08-08T01:35:03

In this episode Anna offers her top 5 tips on a regularly requested topic; how to manage guilt around friendships that have changed as a result of motherhood.

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One Thing with Sarra Hoy on not feeling alone in motherhood from 2022-08-05T01:30:02

In this 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...

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On a big lightbulb moment that changed my parenting from 2022-08-01T01:05:02

In this episode Anna shares a lightbulb moment where she realised a life changing truth that has transformed her motherhood journey.

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One Thing with Calm&Bright Sleep Support on feeling confident in your choices from 2022-07-29T01:15:02

In this episode Anna chats to sisters Gem and Eve of Calm and Bright Sleep Support about finding confidence in your choices.

Calm and Bright Sleep Support was founded by Gem and Eve who ...

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On 5 ways to stay calm when your child isn't from 2022-07-25T01:10:01

In this episode Anna shares her ideas and suggestions on situation she encounters regularly in her day to day life as a mother. How to stay calm when your child is losing their 'shiz!'

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One Thing with Louise Pentland on how to boost your confidence as a mother from 2022-07-22T01:15:02

In this episode Anna chats to Louise Pentland about how mothers should pay attention to how they are seen through the lens of their children as it's undoubtedly with more kindness and affection tha...

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On 5 ways to make the summer holiday smoother from 2022-07-18T01:10:01

On this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares her thoughts on a source of worry for lots of mums with the school summer holidays stretching out before us! Anna shares 5 top tips for how you...

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One Thing with Charlotte Stirling Reed on feeding your kids with confidence from 2022-07-15T01:35:02

In this episode Anna chats to Baby and Child Nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed about the importance of confidence when it comes to feeding our babies and children.

Charlotte, alongsid...

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On 5 ways to take control of your to-do list from 2022-07-11T01:20:02

In this episode Anna shares the common motherhood frustration associated with the never ending to do list and offers listeners 5 suggestions for how to take control of the list and the associated f...

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One Thing with Ashley James on navigating all the parenting advice from 2022-07-08T01:00:03

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats with Ashley James about how to filter out unhelpful and unsolicited advice.

Ashley James is a mum of one, podcaster, presenter, DJ and Dating an...

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On how to deal with parenting mistakes and failings from 2022-07-04T01:40:01

In this episode Anna offers listeners 5 practical tips to manage guilt associated with mistakes they feel they have made as a parent.

Parenting is a tough gig and we all make mistakes on...

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One Thing with Anna Williamson on getting more sleep from 2022-07-01T01:40:02

On this episode of One Thing Anna chats with fellow Anna, Anna Williamson on the topic of sleep and how our thoughts about it and the hours we get, change as we become mothers.

Anna Wil...

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On a tip for avoiding exhaustion from 2022-06-27T01:15:02

On this episode Anna considers how we can protect ourselves from the risk of burnout and exhaustion by starting to think about our energy as a limited resource.

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One Thing with Amelia Freer on how to nourish yourself from 2022-06-24T01:20:01

On this episode of One Thing Anna chats with Amelia Freer about why self nourishment for mothers truly matters.

Amelia Freer is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and international best...

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On how to be more consistent from 2022-06-20T01:25:02

In this episode Anna considers how we judge ourselves against our ability to consistently achieve what we consider to be the best way to live. Be it parenting decisions, habits and routines or prac...

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One Thing with Shakira Akabusi on relieving motherhood stress from 2022-06-17T01:25:01

In this episode Anna chats to mum on a mission, Shakira Akabusi about relinquishing control as a mum and learning to roll with the punches and adapt to every new situation that you find yourself in...

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On how not to pass your insecurities on to your kids from 2022-06-13T01:05:02

Anna considers how we can protect our children from developing negative mental and emotional health habits as a result of our own worries and insecurities.

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One Thing with Claire Russell on taking the boredom out of play from 2022-06-10T01:25:01

On this episode of "One Thing' Anna chats with early years expert and founder of playHOORAY, Claire Russell. Claire shares her tips and tricks for how we can find inspiration for new and easy ways ...

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On 5 ways to get space for yourself when you can't from 2022-06-06T01:30:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna ponders practical ways to help you create space around yourself when you can't physically step away from your children.

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One Thing with Katherine Omerod on letting go of guilt for child-free time from 2022-06-03T01:15:02

In this episode Anna chats to journalist Katherine Omerod about how she's taught herself to ring fence time and budget to enjoy time as an adult away from her children and how she's quite certain t...

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On a simple way to feel happier from 2022-05-30T01:25:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit Anna considers the wonder of boredom and how we can find more joy in the mundane moments in life.

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One Thing with Liz Earle on what you need to know about hormones from 2022-05-27T01:00:02

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats with Liz Earle about peri-menopause and how the onset of the symptoms caused by a reduction in hormones can take many mothers by surprise.

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On untangling feelings of failure from 2022-05-23T01:45:02

I share a thought on why we feel like we're failing sometimes. It's a philosophical one, about how motherhood is a role, but it is also an identity.

As mothers, when we feel like we are ...

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One Thing with Anna Whitehouse on not idolising or looking down on each other. from 2022-05-20T01:20:02

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats with Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) on how we've become a split society and what we can do as mothers and citizens to close the gap.

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On how to navigate difficult parenting moments from 2022-05-16T01:20:01

Sometimes as a mother, you'll find yourself at a loss as to what the next step can be and how you can move your family out of a moment in time into a calmer, happier environment where you all feel ...

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One Thing with Erica Davies on how to feel good in what you wear from 2022-05-13T01:25:01

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats to Erica Davies, former fashion editor, stylist and author about the importance of finding your style confidence in the early days of motherhood.

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On 5 ways to make time for yourself from 2022-05-09T01:55:01

Prioritising yourself can be something that many mothers find really, really hard. We often tell ourselves that putting ourselves to the bottom of the pile is a demonstration of just how much we lo...

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One Thing with Zoe Blaskey on why motherhood is hard from 2022-05-06T01:10:01

In this episode of The Therapy Edit's One Thing, Anna chats to Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind. Zoe's One Thing involves examining the reasons why many (most) Mums find motherhood hard so that w...

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On the taboo of boredom in motherhood from 2022-05-02T01:15:02

Feeling bored by some of the repetitive and mundane aspects of motherhood doesn't mean you don't love your kids or your role as a mother or that you're failing in any way. It's normal!

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One Thing with Olivia Bath on growing work confidence from 2022-04-29T01:05:02

In this episode of The Therapy Edit's One Thing, Anna chats to Olivia Bath, founder of The Women's Vault. Olivia's One Thing relates mother's confidence in the workplace.

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On how to stop thinking about worst case scenarios from 2022-04-25T01:10:02

I share my advice and tips on how to halt worst case scenario thinking. I explore the reasons why we might tend to jump to the worst case scenario and offer some tools for changing that way of thi...

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One Thing with Sarah Turner on how to make things easier from 2022-04-22T01:00:02

On this episode of 'One Thing' Anna chats with author Sarah Turner (aka The Unmumsy Mum). Sarah's One Thing is a nugget of wisdom that has helped her numerous times over the years and we're sure wi...

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On lessening loneliness in motherhood from 2022-04-18T01:10:02

I share my experience and thoughts on why loneliness is such a commonly experienced feeling in motherhood. Becoming a mother can mean that often we’re rarely alone, so feeling lonely can be confusi...

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One Thing with Molly Forbes on accepting your body, even when you don't like it from 2022-04-15T01:00:02

In this episode Anna chats to Author, Podcaster and Campaigner, Molly Forbes about how all bodies are good bodies and how we can teach our children to embrace their body regardless of their shape o...

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On a simple thing that improved my relationship with my kids from 2022-04-11T01:10:02

I share a simple thing that has really benefited my relationship with my kids. It's a small but brilliant sentence that I've started saying to them and the impact has been wonderful. I hope you enj...

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One Thing with Clover Stroud on embracing the hidden sides of motherhood from 2022-04-08T01:05:02

In this episode Anna chats to Author Clover Stroud on the darker and less discussed side of motherhood that involves frustration, loneliness and rage. She talks about how accepting rather than deny...

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On 5 things that will help when you feel hormonal from 2022-04-04T01:15:02

Every month I turn into a different version of myself! I'm quick to snap and tears come easily. I can swing from joy to rage in a single moment. I share five things that really help me navigate the...

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One Thing with Fearne Cotton on how to stop judging yourself from 2022-04-01T01:20:02

On this episode of One Thing, Anna chats with the one and only Fearne Cotton about why she thinks self-judgement is the biggest cause of guilt and worry.

Fearne Cotton is the founder of ...

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On 5 tips for easing social anxiety from 2022-03-28T01:20:03

I'm not the only one who has walked into a social situation post-pandemic and experienced a fresh wave of anxiety. How comfortable and confident we feel around others is something that can grow in ...

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One Thing with Jo Tutchener-Sharp on how to enjoy your kids more from 2022-03-25T02:30:02

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats to Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder of the incredible clothing brand, Scamp and Dude about how the challenges she has faced in life have led her to really try an...

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On how to take the power out of comparison from 2022-03-21T02:20:03

The other day I shared a photo of my freezer drawer, and it sparked some thoughts on comparison! I share them in this episode and give you a hard fact on comparison that I hope will help.

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One Thing with Sophie Ellis-Bextor on embracing selfishness from 2022-03-18T02:10:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with the kitchen disco queen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Sophie shares her advice to fellow mums to retain a little bit of themselves,...

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On 5 ways to navigate war anxiety from 2022-03-14T02:10:02

This topic was highly requested. The war in Ukraine is prompting feelings of anxiety, helplessness, fear and uncertainty. I share 5 thoughts to help you navigate the emotions that may arise at this...

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One Thing with Lillie Farrow on finding confidence in motherhood from 2022-03-11T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Lille Farrow,

Lillie's one thing that she'd like to impart to other parents is to trust your gut and allow you...

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On what to do when you feel irritable from 2022-03-07T02:00:03

When I feel irritable, my first response has historically been frustration towards myself and self-criticism. Here's a new approach to try next time you feel that wave of irritability come over you...

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One Thing with Hannah Barrett on how to slow down in a busy world from 2022-03-04T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with the queen of yoga, strength and happiness Hannah Barrett. Hannah shares her experience of burnout and the steps she took to...

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On a powerful way to relieve stress and overwhelm from 2022-02-28T02:20:02

I share a tip that is really transforming the way I deal with stress and overwhelm. Find a way to change your relationship with stress, and lessen those motherhood outbursts that come in when we t...

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One Thing with Steph Douglas on focussing on family foundations from 2022-02-25T02:20:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Steph Douglas,

Steph's one thing that she would like to impart to other parents is that having children puts a...

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On 5 ways to quickly lift your mood from 2022-02-21T02:00:02

Today I share 5 simple ways to lift your mood, for those moments you feel a bit 'meh'. These small things are all completely free and within grasp. So try them now, or store them away for a grey day.

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One Thing with Scummy Mummies on why you need a laugh from 2022-02-18T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, aka the one and only Scummy Mummies!

The comedic duo's one thing is all about the ...

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On why you're doing better than you think from 2022-02-14T02:00:02

Our focus is often 'doing better' at parenting, or berating ourselves for missing the mark. But what a difference it can make when we start to recognise the moments reminding us how we're doing bet...

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One Thing with Hollie De Cruz on carving your own path from 2022-02-11T02:00:04

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Hollie de Cruz..

Hollie's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is that when it comes to the process ...

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On why the loud parenting chaos feels stressful from 2022-02-07T02:10:04

Here's why the noise of parenting can sometimes have you wanting to run to a quiet corner! I share my experience and thoughts along with some amazing insight from my ear surgeon friend @earsurgeonjoe

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One Thing with Gi Fletcher on how to handle advice from 2022-02-04T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Giovanna Fletcher, Sunday Times No 1 Bestselling Author, Founder of Happy Mum Happy Baby and mum of three.

Gi's...

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On boosting confidence and headspace from 2022-01-31T02:00:02

So many of us have those things that we just accept about ourselves. Perhaps it's guilt, or worry, or maybe it's the fact you lack confidence. In this episode, I encourage you to want to raise the ...

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One Thing with Holly Tucker on the power of pursuing your passions from 2022-01-28T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Holly Tucker MBE, founder of notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co and the UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses.
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On rage. The motherhood taboo from 2022-01-24T02:00:02

Mums (including myself) have felt more rage these last couple of years than ever before. I share a rageful moment along with thoughts on what to do about it!

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One Thing with Zoe Clark-Coates on loss and grief from 2022-01-21T02:00:03

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats to Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, Grief Specialist, the author of 4 best selling books, three on grief and the latest on pregnancy after...

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On the most life changing thing I've ever admitted from 2022-01-17T02:00:02

Being told 'you've got this' is sometimes exactly what I need. Yet some of the most life-changing moments have happened when I've proclaimed that I haven't 'got this' at all.

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One Thing with Rhiannon Lambert on the importance of loving your gut from 2022-01-14T02:00:01

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats to Rhiannon Webster, Nutritional Therapist, Podcaster, Mum and Author.

Rhiannon's one thing she'd like to impart to o...

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On how to feel calmer from 2022-01-10T02:00:02

How can we be more accepting of what we can't control, and take more responsibility for what we can? I often say 'it is what it is', yet a conversation with my Mum gave me a totally different view ...

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One Thing with Clemmie Telford on a great tip for decision making from 2022-01-07T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Clemmie Telford.

Clemmie's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is if you let your upset/overwhelmed...

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On how to feel motivated from 2022-01-03T02:00:02

Do you struggle to feel motivated sometimes? You know what you need to do or want to do, but the challenge is actually doing it. I share a tip for motivation that transformed my week and beyond.

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One Thing with Illy Morrison on healing from trauma from 2021-12-31T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur interviews Illy Morrison

Illy's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is not to compare your emotional responses...

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On how to be more patient from 2021-12-27T02:00:02

Patience isn't a virtue I was granted with, but it's such a vital parenting commodity! Here's how to find more of it for those moments you need it most.

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One Thing with Cat Sims on investing in your relationship from 2021-12-24T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats to Cat Sims.

Cat's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is that it’s common that when we have babies, ou...

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On how to love our kids well from 2021-12-20T02:00:01

If you're constantly on the go, spending all of your energy organising life for those you love, have a listen to this one!

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One Thing with Alison Perry on the magic of hugs from 2021-12-17T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur interviews Alison Perry.

Alison's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is the magical power of hugs and how the...

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On 5 ways to get rest when you can't from 2021-12-13T02:00:02

Rest is the antidote to overwhelm and stress. But how on earth can we get more of it when we're struggling with the juggle, or nights are broken by kids waking? I've got some ideas!

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One Thing with Victoria Emes on admitting it's hard from 2021-12-10T02:00:02

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur interviews Victoria Emes.

Victoria's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents involves chipping away at the shame ...

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On 5 ways to reduce stress this Christmas from 2021-12-06T02:00:02

If you feel your shoulders tensing with each opening of the advent calendar doors, you're not alone. Here are five things from my How to Have a Merry Imperfect Christmas guide that will help.
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On people-pleasing less and living more from 2021-11-29T02:00:02

If you exist at the bottom of the priority list, and find that 'yes' rolls off the tongue a little easily, this episode is for you!

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On something you need to know about self-care from 2021-11-22T02:00:02

Find self-care a tricky concept to grasp? I have a fresh approach, and I promise, there are no bubble baths in sight.

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On something you need to know about self-care from 2021-11-22T02:00:02

Find self-care a tricky concept to grasp? I have a fresh approach, and I promise, there are no bubble baths in sight.

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On how to feel more positive from 2021-11-15T02:00:04

I often think that gratitude should come with a small print, and here's why! Gratitude can shift moods, raise smiles and change lives, but what about all the other feelings that sit in its shadow?

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On how to feel more positive from 2021-11-15T02:00:04

I often think that gratitude should come with a small print, and here's why! Gratitude can shift moods, raise smiles and change lives, but what about all the other feelings that sit in its shadow?

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On feeling less overwhelmed from 2021-11-08T02:00:19

Feeling burnt out and exhausted? Here's why you might be feeling a bit floored by life, plus some ways to refuel and regain some energy.

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On feeling less overwhelmed from 2021-11-08T02:00:19

Feeling burnt out and exhausted? Here's why you might be feeling a bit floored by life, plus some ways to refuel and regain some energy.

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On how to be better from 2020-05-29T01:00:10

Why do we so often have the feeling we need to be better? In this episode, I explore how the most therapeutic type of growth, is often an undoing.

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On feeling like an imposter from 2020-05-25T01:00:16

Ever felt like an imposter in your own life or feared being 'found out'? Here are my thoughts on why we feel this way, and what we can do to about it.

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On how to feel good enough from 2020-05-22T01:00:05

So often we simply don't feel good enough. We feel like we miss the bar, we feel guilty and undeserving of good things in our lives. Here's why you may feel this way, and tips on what to do about it!

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On 5 tips for anxiety from 2020-05-18T01:00:05

We all experience anxiety to some extent. In fact, it's an inbuilt mechanism that's there to save our lives! But how can we take control of the thoughts that try so hard to take control of us?

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On thriving through change from 2020-05-15T01:00:03

What can we do to steady ourselves when all around us is changing? And what might we put in place to support ourselves in any times of change ahead?

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On the thoughts we don't talk about from 2020-05-11T01:00:05

From thoughts of pushing over a stand of mugs in a gift shop, to imagining crashes on the motorway, intrusive thoughts are rarely discussed. We all get them, but do we know why? And what do we do a...

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On feeling less guilty from 2020-05-08T01:00:03

We often carry guilt around for so much longer than we need to. It impacts our relationships with others and ourselves. Here's how to finally let yourself off the hook and let it go!

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On tricks for increasing self-worth from 2020-05-04T01:00:10

A different view of self-care for you. What place does it have in our understanding of our worth? I tell you how you can re-prioritise this fundamental cornerstone of wellbeing even when you have n...

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On how to worry less about what others think from 2020-05-01T01:00:08

It's so common to worry about what others think about us. But exactly how much does this impact our lives and self-esteem? And what can we do about it?

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On why we like to be busy from 2020-04-27T00:00:21

We live to the buzz of constant noise, both Inside and outside of our minds. Here's a different insight into boredom as an antidote to stress and overwhelm.

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On how to be happier from 2020-04-24T00:00:03

Is there a person in the world who wouldn't fancy a bit more happiness? Here's how to get more.

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On feeling calmer in chaos from 2020-04-20T00:00:10

A technique to help you find more calmness and resilience when you're faced with change and challenge.

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On dealing with challenging times from 2020-04-17T00:00:05

Thoughts on what to do when you go through challenging times. How do you deal with the moments you find yourself slipping into old ways of coping?

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On comparing feelings from 2020-04-13T00:00:12

Someone will always have it harder, more challenging, sadder than you. But what happens when we compare our feelings and experiences?

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On dealing with uncertainty from 2020-04-02T09:38:09

How to be calm in times of uncertainty. We are experiencing a period of great uncertainty at the moment. I share thoughts on how we can find our feet in this rocky time.

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