The Therapy Edit

In this THROWBACKS series of The Therapy Edit, we're bring back some of our most loved episodes from the archives. In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna spoke 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 founder of a family food and eating platform that you can find at www.rebeccawilson.comYou can also follow her on Instagram at @rebeccawilsonfoodWhen she began weaning her daughter Nina onto solid food at 6 months Rebecca wanted to cook once for herself and her daughter to save time, but struggled to find recipes that were suitable for herself and her daughter.After extensive research into what foods babies can and can’t have, Rebecca discovered that with some imagination and creativity, it was possible to cook meals that babies and adults could enjoy together. She applied her personal love of cooking to creating recipes for her and Nina which brought some variety and spark to their weaning journey.Soon, she started sharing her recipe ideas and weaning journey (the highs and lows) on her Instagram channel, originally called What Mummy Makes. Very quickly the audience grew, with more and more people inspired to try Rebecca’s method of cooking for their family just once.Today she is a published author of three top selling books,

In this THROWBACK 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.

In this, the last of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; I am going to die.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy hereHere's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the ninth of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second to last of The Uncomfortable Truths; I will lose people I love.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy hereHere's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the eight of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; bad things WILL happen.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy hereHere's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the seventh of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through The Uncomfortable Truths; People Misunderstand Me.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy hereHere's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the sixth of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; I Am Not Good Enough.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy hereHere's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the fifth of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; Life is Unfair.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book was published on the 8th August.Order your copy here Here's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the fourth of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; I Can't Be Fully Present all the Time.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book and is set for publication on the 8th August!Pre-order your copy here and have it delivered straight to your door on publication day. Here's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the third of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; I Will Hurt People I Love.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book and is set for publication on the 8th August!Pre-order your copy here and have it delivered straight to your door on publication day. Here's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the second of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the second of The Uncomfortable Truths; I Am Going to Fail.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book and is set for publication on the 8th August!Pre-order your copy here and have it delivered straight to your door on publication day. Here's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this, the first of a special ten part series of The Therapy Edit, Anna talks through the first of The Uncomfortable Truths; Some People Don't Like Me.The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life By Taming 10 of Your Mind's Greatest Fears is Anna's 5th book and is set for publication on the 8th August!Pre-order your copy here and have it delivered straight to your door on publication day. Here's a teaser from Anna about what to expect in this long-awaited, transformative book.‘Some people don’t like me”“Bad things will happen to people I love”“I’m going to fail”… these words underpinned my anxieties and nightmares. I bet they feature in yours too.Our fears are anchored in the unavoidable truths of life; all things reach an end, bad things happen, and we lack the control we crave.As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world.Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.So, face your fears one a chapter at a time, and discover who you are without worry, doubt and people-pleasing holding you back.

In this final guest episode of The Therapy Edit before Anna takes a well deserved break, she chats to Kate Moyle, Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, about her One Thing: what does normal mean when it comes to sex?Kate's book The Science Of Sex is available to buy here. You can also enjoy Kate's podcast The Sexual Wellness Sessions - And of course you can follow her on Instagram.Photo © copyright Matt Writtle

In this solo episode, Anna chats to listeners about one tiny way that they can lessen their stress in 30 seconds. Such an easy thing to incorporate into your daily life and one that we hope will make a huge difference to you.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to the incredible Melissa Hemsley who shares her One Thing: asking for and ENJOYING postpartum support.Melissa has long been an advocate for making wholesome, healthy food at home and is passionate about providing solutions for people who are scared by the headlines, and keen to make cost- and time- effective changes that help un-process their everyday diet.Her newest book is Real Healthy and it's out now! With 90 recipes such as One-Pot Lazy Lasagne, Cherry Almond Granola, Take-To-Work White Bean Chicken Chilli, as well as ‘build your own’ recipes for UPF-free soups, sandwiches and smoothies. She also offers handy hints for freezing food, and maintaining a well-stocked, useable, and UPF-free store cupboard.Bestselling author Melissa Hemsley celebrates easy and accessible healthy food that everyone can enjoy, as well as a more accessible and sustainable way of eating for everyone. She began her food career as a private chef for actors and bands, including Take That, and has written and co-written five bestselling books, published internationally. She lives in London with her partner and baby daughter. If you would like more information or gratis publicity recipes do let me know.Visit Melissa's website here to learn more and of course follow her on Instagram.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers listeners 5 ways to recognise that they are experiencing feelings of overwhelm.We hope this episode helps you recognise these signs as being caused by overwhelm as opposed to signs that you are doing something wrong.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Dad Blogger and father of 3 Giles Alexander about his one thing; that you're doing an incredible job and your child is so lucky to have you. Giles Alexander is one of the UK's leading dad bloggers, who has been writing about fatherhood and the highs and lows of his own parenting journey for nearly a decade.After finding out he was going to be a dad for the first time, Giles quickly discovered that almost everything online about pregnancy and parenthood was targeted at mums and their experience, with hardly anything to help new dads figure out this monumental transition in their lives.To help fix this, Giles created his blog – www.youthedaddy.co.uk – which quickly became a favourite with new mums and dads around the world, drawn in by his humour, honesty and reassuring, practical advice.Best known for his “Man’s Guide to Baby Growth During Pregnancy”, interviews with well-known personalities and parenting experts, and his funny and heart-warming parent poetry, Giles’ posts have helped more than a million parents to navigate the rollercoaster ride of parenthood, while providing support, advice and encouragement to new dads the world over.Excitingly, Giles has recently published his first book - YOU THE DADDY: the hands-on dad's guide to fatherhood - providing dads-to-be with a huge amount of practical advice on how to be supportive partners throughout pregnancy and birth, as well as confident, hands-on dads throughout the early years of fatherhood.A proud working dad with a busy career and home life, Giles lives in the UK with his wife Rosie and their three small children.Don't miss Giles' Book - You the Daddy: The Hands-On Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Years of Fatherhood: Amazon.co.uk: Alexander, Giles: 9781837991259: BooksAnd of course, be sure to give him a follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/youthedaddy

In this solo episode of the Therapy Edit, Anna responds to a listener request around the guilt we feel when we can't always be there for our child.This particulr listener could not attend Sport's Day around their work commitments, a scenario we're certain many of you will have experienced. Listen in to enjoy Anna's compassionate words about how you can manage feelings of guilt that crop up in response to your parenting decisions.

In this episode of the Therapy Edit, Anna enjoyed an incredible chat with the UK"s leading health expert, coach, podcaster and best selling author, Maisie Hill.Maisie shares her One Thing; how to get comfortable with feeling powerful.If you flip from committing to feeling powerful, strong, confident to reverting back into yourself because it starts to feel challenging and bring up hurdles you need to overcome, this is the episode for you.Maisie Hill is the UK’s leading hormonal health expert, a master certified life coach, andthe bestselling author of Period Power and Perimenopause Power. She is the host of theMaisie Hill Experience podcast, and the founder of Powerful, a life-coaching membershipthat helps people from all over the world come together to learn how to silence theirinner critic, tame the overwhelm and step into a life of clarity and confidence. Powerfuldistils the essence of all she teaches and the insight gained from her extensive coachingexperience into an empowering guide to taking control of your life.Follow Maisie on Instagram at @_masiehill_

In this ten minute epsiode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers how you can find more people who 'get' you and welcome them in to your life.Find your tribe and feel seen and happier.We hope you enjoy the listen.

In this guest episode of the The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to author, journalist and ADHD champion about her One Thing: listening to the similarities instead of the differences.Kat Brown is a British journalist and commentator whose work examining everythingfrom radio dramas to health stigma has appeared widely in her home press. Her firstbooks, It's Not a Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult and No One TalksAbout This Stuff: 22 Stories of Almost Parenthood, were published 49 days apart, whichfeels like both a record and a mistake. She loves horse riding and tarot and lives insouth London with her husband, their dog, and two appalling cats.You can follow Kat on Instagram here and visit her website here.

Do you ever feel like an elastic band that is stretched right to the very edge? Do you feel like patience is the one thing you just never have enough of?This solo episode of The Therapy Edit is likely to be just what you need. Listen in as Anna offers you therapeutic advice on how to be more patient.We hope you love the listen, don't forget to rate, review and share to help others in the same predicament.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna welcomes back the ever popular guest that is Clover Stroud who shares her One Thing; nothing else matters in parenting other than loving your children deeply and making sure you communicate that love well.Clover Stroud is a writer and journalist, writing regularly for The Sunday Times, The Guardian andThe Saturday and Sunday Telegraph, among others. She also hosts a popular podcast called Tiny Acts of Bravery.Her first book, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. Her critically acclaimed second book, My Wild and Sleepless Nights: A Mother's Story, and third book, The Red of My Blood: A Death and Life Story, were instant Sunday Times bestsellers and rated 'best books of the year'.Her fourth book Giant on the Skyline is now flying off the shelves having been released on the 9th May to rave reviews.She is currently living in Washington DC with her husband and the youngest three of her five children.Follow Clover on Instagram where she shares the true messiness of love and life.

In this Monday solo episode, Anna offers listeners therapeutic advice and guidance on how to feel less bothered about the opinions of others.If this resonates with feelings you've battled with, take ten minutes to listen to this episode and reap the rewards in your life.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Clinical Psychologist Dr Michelle Tolfrey about her One Thing: finding joy when the plan doesn't go to plan.Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. She has a particular interest in reproductive trauma, loss, and grief.Michelle’s own losses on her path to parenthood have significantly shaped her work as a psychologist, and she proudly integrates her professional expertise with that of her expertise by lived experience.Michelle’s newsletter, From the Other Chair, provides a wealth of information on navigating life after loss and finding joy in living the life you didn’t expect or plan. Alongside her private therapy practice, Michelle also runs The Loss Collective. Here you can find high quality and easily accessible information and guidance about navigating life after pregnancy and baby loss.We hope this episode offers comfort to those of you navigating a life that isn't quite as you'd always imagined it would be.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit and in response to a question from a listener, Anna offers some practical steos about how you can tackle feelings of resentment that are commonly felt during motherhood. This ten minute listen will undoubtedly leave you feeling able to ask for what you need, compromise and feel less resentment as a result.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats for a second time to Claire Russell who this times shares how she's pivoted her life to try and rediscover the version of herself that she felt had become lots in motherhood. Claire, early years specialist and Mum of 3 boys previously known as the 'play lady', is now helping Mums with more than just play.After having her third baby Raffy in 2022, Claire was struck with the uncomfortable feeling of being lost. I didn't recognise myself.In Claire's words 'It didn't look like me, I didn't feel like me and I wasn't doing all of the things I used to enjoy. I missed the 'old me'. At the time I didn't realise it but I was suffering from 'lost identity'. I felt like I was the only person feeling this way. Something had to change, it was my turn to step off the sidelines and into the spotlight! And it all started with getting to know myself again, love myself again and look after myself again. Since then I have grown physically and mentally stronger, pivoted my online business and set big goals to achieve my desired life. And now I'm enjoying helping other women to do the same and start their new chapter, whatever that might look like!'You can find out all about what Claire is now up to here. Of course you can also follow her on Instagram too.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers listeners three simple tips to help them to handle the responsibility and never ending nature of decision making.Enjoy the listen, we really hope it helps.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Dr Federica Amati about the power of food to make us healthier at every life stage from birth to retirement.Dr Federica Amati works as Head Nutritionist for personalised health company, ZOE. She works clinically as the Head of Nutrition Science for Well Founded Health. Alongside her research and nutrition work, Federica has written two books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and her new book Every Body Should Know This. Dr Fede’s approach focuses on improving overall dietary quality following the principles of evidence-based, personalised nutrition science for health and disease prevention throughout the lifecourse. Dr Federica Amati holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, has a masters in Public Health and is an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited Nutritionist.She is the Nutrition Topic Lead at Imperial College London School of Medicine, and has led research teams for the NIHR ARC and the WHO Collaborating Centre. She is a non-exec Assistant Director at the NNedProGlobal Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank. Dr Amati studied Biomedical Sciences with Honors in Endocrine Pharmacology at the University of Edinburgh, her Master’s in Public Health at Imperial College London, her MSc in Global Health Nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and her PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London.Dr Amati is a frequent podcast and talk guest as well as a contributing expert for several media outlets including The Times, Financial Times How to Spend It, Vogue, Marie Claire, The Telegraph, The Guardian and Grazia about harnessing the power of our diet and microbiome for better health.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers listeners 5 tips for managing Health Anxiety.Anna has direct experience of suffering with this crippling condition and knows first hand about the impact that it can have on your life. Follow these 5 therapeutic suggestions and enjoy living your life more fully.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to the incredible Emma Gannon about how she took an unplanned year off to address her burnout and enjoyed a year of nothing.As one of the top writers on Substack with The Hyphen, Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Gannon is well known for writing and podcasting about career/wellbeing however her latest book A Year of Nothing, couldn’t be more different.In this memoir, release by indie publisher The Pound Project, Emma reveals what happened in 2022 when, despite having an award-winning podcast Ctrl Alt Delete and ‘not even working crazily hard’ she suffered a breakdown brought on by existential burnout. Unable to look at a screen or even walk down the road, the famously productive entrepreneur then decided to take an unplanned year off. During this time Emma, who is also happy to speak about being child-free by choice, kept a diary and discovered how the most mundane parts of life were not only full of wisdom but also the most fun to write about and formed the basis of this new book.A Year of Nothing, is available to buy for a limited time only between May 14 and June 4 through The Pound Project website.You can also follow Emma on Instagram

In this guest requested solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna offers some advice about managing fractured friendships.We hope for those who are feeling confused about friendships that once felt so strong, this is the episode for you.We hope you enjoy the listen.

In this amazing guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna welcome back repeat guest, Midwife Pip who chats about her one thing; how to be an incredible birth partner.Pip is a practicing Midwife in the UK, currently working as a Delivery Suite Sister and as a Specialist Pelvic Health Midwife.Pip has a wealth of experience supporting parents-to-be through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum. Importantly Pip is also a mum herself and wants other women to feel the benefit she felt of her knowledge and expertise on her own journey. Pip's BIG news is that she recently released a book! The Midwife's Guide to a Positive Birth is available here.You can also get more of Pip's amazing support and advice on Instagram and on her website.

In this Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats about how we can manage feelings of disappointment in response to a request from a listener. If you'd like some handy and really easy to adopt little tips to help ensure you don't succumb to disappointment, this is the episode you need to take just ten short minutes to listen to.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to friend and owner of Mill Road, Carly Claydon-Davies about her One Thing; how hitting rock bottom can become a gift.Carly Claydon-Davies is the founder of Mill Road - an award-winning production company that produces films that drive change, create conversation and shift mindsets.Mill Road have produced viral videos for Mother Pukka’s Flex Appeal campaign and won the 2023 Charity Film Awards for ‘Birth in Lockdown’, a film for Pregnant Then Screwed.Carly is a mum of two and worked for over a decade in the film industry before founding Mill Road after a series of unexpected events turned her life upside down.You can follow Carly on Instagram too.

Drum roll please...... Today Anna has some very exciting news to share! Take a listen to hear all about her brand new book as well as 10 uncomfortable truths.Don't forget to pre-order your copy of Anna's book here...The Uncomfortable Truth: Change Your Life by Changing Ten of your Mind's Greatest Fears

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to digital creator and champion of all things fatherhood, Robert Douglas about his One Thing. Robert discusses how Dads should be supported and empowered to step into a main character role instead of that of a supporting actor.A dad of two, social entrepreneur and advocate for empowerment, Robert provides positive, honest and hopefully insightful takes on what he is learning as a parent that both mums and dads can get onboard with. Robert owns his own production company dedicated to developing talent from under-served communities.You can follow Robert in Instagram here.You can listen to Robert's podcast, Pivotal, here.

In this solo episode, Anna reflects on how she has successfully made positive changes in her life and embedded habits that are important to her.Inspired by a guest episode with Claire Russell where they discussed how 'nothing changes if nothing changes.'We hope you find it really helpful.

In this very special guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Harriet Shearsmith about how listeners can navigate an estrangement or dysfunctional relationship with their parents, especially when they're trying to break the cycle in their own parenting.Harriet is an author, empowerment coach and podcast host of Unfollowing Mum who focusses on cycle breaking parenting, navigating estrangement or toxic relationships with your parents and healing childhood trauma. Follow Harriet on Instagram here.Listen to her podcat, Unfollowing Mum, here.Order Harriet's book, Mumming ItVisit her blog

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna covers the topic of anger! Rage in motherhood is a big deal and in this short and sweet episode you can learn about each type of anger and how you can start to manage it, reduce shame and be a happier mother.Another resource in your mental health toolkit on the rollercoaster of motherhood.We hope it's a help.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats with long overdue guest, Suzy Reading about her One Thing; how to choose yourself.Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-care, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. It was her life experience of motherhood colliding with the terminal illness of her father that sparked her passion for self-care which she now teaches to her clients, young and old, to cope during periods of stress, loss and change and to boost their resilience in the face of future challenges.Suzy is the Psychology Expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics and is a founding member of the ‘Nourish’ app. She figure-skated her way through her childhood, growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and now makes her home in the hills of Hertfordshire, UK.Her first book ‘The Self-Care Revolution’ published by Aster came out in 2017, 'Stand Tall Like a Mountain: Mindfulness & Self-Care for Children and Parents' and 'The Little Book of Self-Care’ came out in 2019. ‘Self-Care for Tough Times’ and her first children’s book ‘This Book Will (Help) Make You Happy’ were published in 2021. Her first journal And Breathe, Sit to Get Fit and her new deck of cards, “The Little Box of Self-Care” came out in 2022.Rest to Reset is hot off the press now. Join Suzy’s Wellbeing Community at:InstagramFacebookTwitterHer Website

In this ten minute solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares a tip that has the potential to change a lot in your life, leaving you more confident to establish your boundaries and enjoy a happier and more mindful motherhood experience.We hope it makes a big difference to you.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to the queen of the mum hack, Emily Norris who shares a couple of her go-to motherhood hacks that are guaranteed to make your life as a mum that bit easier.Emily is a mum to 3 gorgeous boys who started her YouTube channel in 2014 as a way of recording her children growing up and sharing my experiences of motherhood. On Emily's channel you will find pregnancy videos, a birth video, ‘Day in the life of vlogs’, cleaning, hacks, organisation, renovation and lots of tips based on her experiences of motherhood.Emily's brand new book, Things I Wish I’d Known: My hacks for a tidy home, happy kids and a calmer you is out now - get your copy here.You can also follow Emily on Instagram.We hope you love the listen, don't forget to share with all the mums who will also benefit from these time saving hacks.

In this short Monday solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna answers a question from a listener and explores tried and tested ways that you can learn to like yourself more.As always there are heaps more resources available to help you with this topic, many of which are mentioned in this episode. Visit annamathur.com to find out more.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to guest Becca Maberly about her One Thing; how it's ok not to love every minute.Becca is an antenatal and postnatal expert and the founder of A Mother Place- famed for Telling it Like it is about pregnancy, birth and what comes after! She is also the author of Nobody Tells You (over 100 honest stories about pregnancy, birth and parenthood) and more recently The Mother of All Journals - a paper-based space where you’ll find support, encouragement, hacks and humour to help you grab a slice of calm in the chaos!With the help of her obstetrician dad, her online courses will guide you from conception through to birth, feeding, sleeping, going back to work and everything in between, with honesty and humour.She is never afraid to tell it like it is and to shine a light on some of the topics that have traditionally felt taboo in the parenting world. Becca also has a brand new LIVE PROGRAMME! Snacks & Support - find out more here.Take a look at Becca's website here and follow her on Instagram.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna offers her amazing listeners three bits of advice about how to care less about what others think.Anyone needing more help with this will definitely enjoy the Week on Worth course, People Pleasing workshop or Anna's second book, Know Your Worth.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to author and comedian Matt Coyne about his One Thing; why it's always ok to have a moan.Matt's advice to parents all around the globe is ...'Complain! Its fine, its healthy, its good. In fact.. I reckon its vital.'Follow Matt on Instagram here.Matt's incredible debut novel, Frank and Red is out now and you can get your copy here.Man vs Baby’s Matt Coyne is from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. In September 2015, Matt’s life was turned upside down by the arrival of his son Charlie. After three months of parenthood, he logged on to social media and wrote about his experience of having to live with ‘a furious, sleep-murdering, unstable and incontinent, breasts-obsessed midget lodger’.Alongside Frank and Red, Matt has written two Sunday Times bestselling books based on his parental triumphs and disasters, the first entitled: ‘Dummy’ and the second ‘Man vs Toddler’.He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph and GQ Magazine and is the current Vuelio Parenting Influencer of the Year and Blogosphere Parent Influencer of the Year.We hope you love the listen. Don't forget to rate and share.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares six tips that listeners can use to cope when they are really depleted and craving rest but are unable to find it.We hope those of you who are battling with exhaustion or who are struggling, find these suggestions useful.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to interior design guru, Kelly Hoppen CBE about her One Thing: on how to create your true sanctuary space.Having changed the face of the design industry with her East Meets West style, multi-award winning designer Kelly Hoppen CBE is one of the most sought-after designers of her generation.Kelly’s ever-evolving style, defined by a subtle fusion of clean lines and neutral tones and intuitively balanced with an opulent warmth, has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards and accolades including a MBE for services to interior design in 2009 and CBE for services to the GREAT Campaign.Kelly’s passion for design and understanding her clients’ needs is what she lives and breathes for the last 48 years. Passionate about making her design ethos accessible to the masses, Kelly has authored 10 books, partnered with select brands to create a range of products for the home, and is often featured on numerous Television shows including ITV’s This Morning where she regularly shares her expertise with members of the public.Kelly is a proud ambassador for the government’s GREAT campaign and promoting British creativity, business and commerce globally. She is passionate about mentoring and helping young people and avidly supports The Princes’ Trust and anti-bullying charity The Diana Awards.Follow Kelly's Instagram to keep up to date about her latest projects and news.You can also visit her website here

In this Monday, ten minute solo epsiode, Anna supports listeners to work on their worth and to accept and receive compliments confidently.If you want to take the next steps to boost your feelings of self worth and work on how you accept compliments, take a look at Anna's video workshop, Week on Worth or enjoy her second book, Know Your Worth.