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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Aug 18, 2023 • 23min
One Thing with Charlotte Stirling Reed on ditching the stress over what to feed your family
Charlotte Stirling-Reed, baby and child nutritionist and author, shares down-to-earth tips for feeding busy families. She normalises simple meals and explains why one imperfect meal does not ruin a child’s diet. Hear practical meal-planning, batch-cooking and mindset shifts to make mealtimes less stressful and more sustainable.
Aug 14, 2023 • 11min
On leaning into having fun
A playful reflection on leaning fully into fun and stopping yourself from just watching life go by. Short tales of impromptu water fights and running into the rain with the kids. Practical nudges to drop logistics and choose five minutes of joy. Ideas for how joining in play deepens connection and creates lasting memories.
Aug 11, 2023 • 23min
One Thing with Izzy Judd on leaning into this moment right now
Izzy Judd, violinist, author and mum of three who writes about mindfulness for parents. She talks about leaning into the present and practical ways to be more grounded. Short walks become mindful moments. Breath and simple rituals help calm big emotions. Portable techniques like finger-breathing make presence doable in family life.
Aug 7, 2023 • 10min
On not feeling good enough
A concise look at how global self-judgments differ from critiques of specific actions. Explores where harsh standards and perfectionism come from and how they block progress. Walks through practical ways to separate identity from mistakes and to repair relationships after slip-ups. Encourages finding small margins for self-compassion and moving forward without shame.
Aug 4, 2023 • 24min
One Thing with Harriet Frew on how motherhood impacts our relationship with food
Harriet Frew, BACP-accredited eating disorder therapist and trainer, shares how motherhood’s loss of control can reshape our relationship with food. She explores why old eating patterns resurface, how to spot worrying signs, and the balance between shame and self-compassion. Practical steps for speaking up and finding support are also discussed.
Jul 31, 2023 • 11min
On 6 hurdles to being the mum you want to be
A candid read from a new parenting book tackling six common barriers to feeling like the mum you want to be. Topics include dismantling the motherhood fantasy and how guilt can lead to self-punishment. The conversation covers overwhelm-driven anger, comparison and judgment, persistent loneliness and finding support, anxiety and hypervigilance, and redefining rest amid burnout.
Jul 28, 2023 • 22min
One Thing with Nicola Chapman on finding your confidence
Nicola Chapman Haste, makeup artist and entrepreneur behind Real Techniques, shares candid reflections on confidence, motherhood and living with MS. She talks about building self-belief for mums. They challenge beauty assumptions and discuss social media filters. Practical tactics like vulnerability on camera, repeated compliments and self-coaching are explored.
Jul 24, 2023 • 11min
On 5 ways to declutter your mind
Practical tips for clearing mental clutter are explored in short, actionable segments. Techniques include journaling to dump thoughts, setting firmer boundaries, and brief decision shortcuts to reduce overthinking. Sensory resets and strategies to pause before scrolling are highlighted. The importance of prioritizing rest and small grounding practices is also discussed.
Jul 21, 2023 • 21min
One Thing with Alex Light on why you are NOT a before picture
Alex Light, body-confidence influencer and founder of Light London who recovered from an eating disorder, champions the mantra You are not a before picture. She discusses how waiting for an 'after' robs life. They explore why achieving appearance goals often fails to bring happiness. Conversation covers self-compassion, challenging cultural appearance rules, and simple practices like boundaries and breathwork.
Jul 17, 2023 • 11min
On a gamechanging thought about anxiety
A 10-minute reflection on a fresh realization about anxiety and how we think about thinking. Discussion of how social media fuels imagined future fears and exaggerated permanence of pain. Examples of people who rebuilt and even thrived after tragedy. Suggestions to seek models of recovery for realistic hope and encouragement.
