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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Jan 20, 2025 • 23min
Ask Anna - I struggle in groups of fellow men
Zak Hazlett, a personal development coach and former river guide, joins Anna to tackle social anxiety among men. He shares how nature therapy can heal and build connections, emphasizing the grounding impact of the outdoors. Zak normalizes feelings of inferiority in male friendships and offers practical steps to overcome fear. They discuss the power of vulnerability in strengthening male bonds and the importance of preferring deep connections over superficial ones. Zak encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and reclaim their playfulness.
Jan 17, 2025 • 14min
Confessions - My husband doesn't know but I'm leaving him
This episode dives into a poignant confession about leaving a spouse without their knowledge. Anna offers compassionate insights on feelings of disempowerment and the importance of understanding one's reasons for departure. She emphasizes not going through such transitions alone and encourages seeking support from friends. Additionally, Anna discusses the possibility of repairing relationships through therapy before making final decisions. With gentle advice on timing and delivery, the conversation centers on the value of honest, fulfilling connections.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 23min
Ask Anna- how can I be more assertive in my relationship?
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a relationship expert and psychologist, helps listeners tackle assertiveness in romantic relationships. She emphasizes the importance of announcing changes to invite partner support. Expecting pushback is key, as new boundaries may initially inconvenience your partner. With a focus on self-care, Dr. Cutlip explains how meeting your own needs enhances relationship quality. They also discuss the significance of clarity in communication, encouraging specificity when expressing needs.
Jan 10, 2025 • 14min
Confessions - my friends just talk, they never listen
Today Anna tackles a new anonymous Confession from the Therapy Room;"I seem to only have friends that talk. Whenever I meet up with any of them and ask how they are, they just drone on and on about their own problems without ever asking if I'm ok!"Anna replies with some compassionate advice and tips that will help everyone, regardless of whether they can relate to this confession or not.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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Jan 6, 2025 • 23min
Ask Anna - my resolutions always crash and burn!
In this insightful discussion, Katy Hill, a personal development and empowerment coach, shares her mission to help women unlock their potential, drawing from her own midlife reinvention. She tackles the common struggle of New Year resolutions crashing and burning, emphasizing that January is a challenging time for lofty goals. Instead, Katy advocates for nurturing and achievable resolutions, the importance of clarifying one's 'why', and embracing authenticity over shame. Tune in for practical strategies to cultivate lasting change and genuine fulfillment!
Jan 6, 2025 • 23min
Ask Anna - how do I stop my crash and burn cycle of good intentions?
In this Monday episode of the brand new Ask Anna series, Anna is joined by Katy Hill, Internationally Certified Success & Confidence Coach, and braodcaster best know for her presenting role on Blue Peter. Together Anna and Katy tackle the following question: "Anna help. Every year I make big resolutions, and then by mid January I feel so frustrated with myself. I don't want to keep repeating this pattern but I'm desperate to change some things for myself. How do I stop this crash and burn cycle!"Learn more with Katy at the following links:instagram: @imkatyhillVisit Katy's website and learn about her Limitless coaching packages.
Jan 3, 2025 • 21min
THROWBACK - One Thing with Tim Spector
On this guest THROWBACK 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 meaningless when it comes to measuring how healthy your diet is.Tim is one of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and is the author of three books, the most recent of which is Food for Life.You can learn more about Tim by following him on Instagram at @tim.spector and you learn more about the health and wellness website Zoe (which runs the largest in-depth nutritional science study to help you reach your best health) at @zoe
Dec 30, 2024 • 12min
THROWBACK - On Questioning Your Identity
In this THROWBACK 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 Book of Calm for New Mums and offers grounding thoughts on how we can reconnect with ourselves and accept who we are.
Dec 27, 2024 • 25min
THROWBACK- One thing with Johann Hari on stolen focus and why it's not your fault!
Johann Hari, a journalist and author of three New York Times bestsellers, dives into the compelling topic of focus in our tech-driven world. He reveals why your struggle to concentrate isn't entirely your fault, addressing the societal factors that diminish attention spans. Hari discusses how modern distractions rob us of deep experiences, particularly at places like Graceland. He also emphasizes the importance of play for children and warns against multitasking, advocating for mindfulness and meaningful connections in a chaotic environment.
Dec 23, 2024 • 10min
THROWBACK -Let's take a ten minute festive walk together
In this THROWBACK 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.
