The Therapy Edit

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 impact that self-compassion can have on our immunity.Of course, the usual pillars of health - sleep, movement, nutrition - play a role in keeping us healthy, but what if we could reduce negative infammation in our bodies and live a healthier life simply by being kinder to ourselves?Listen in as Dr Jenna breaks down the science behind the mind-body connection, in her typically straightforward and accessible way. It's mind-blowing!Find Dr Jenna hereFollow Dr Jenna on Instagram hereBuy her book here

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 the secret to more energy lies in better sleep or squeezing the most out of slow moments or eating certain foods or exercising, it's actually far more basic than that.Listen in to this solo episode of The Therapy Edit for Anna's fresh take on how to get more energy.This ones a goody. Enjoy!

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 Insta account where he shares his experiences (the high, the lows and everything in-between) of raising his two wonderful sons, both diagnosed with autism.By simply talking about his life, James has built an incredible community over the past 6 years, helping countless families from all over the world to connect, share, and ultimately feel less alone in what they face day-to-day.Sometimes it's not about tips and coping mechanisms. It's about knowing that we're not alone. That we're seen. That we're understood.Follow Stories About Autism on Instagram hereListen to the Stories About Autism podcast hereVisit James' website here

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.Anna shares a powerful 3-step process to reframe self-doubt so we can ease those feelings of worry, anxiety and our fear of failure.

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: the importance of consistency when approaching better nutritional health.Following the diagnosis of a life-changing heart condition, Dr Rupy turned to nutritional medicine to overhaul his lifestyle and ultimately revesrse his condition. Now, through his delicious recipes, his podcast and The Doctor's Kitchen app, he teaches us all how to cook our way to health and how the medicinal effects of food can help us cope with whatever life has to throw at us.Follow Dr Rupy on Instagram hereListen to The Doctor's Kitchen podcast hereBrowse and buy his brilliant recipe books here

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 constantly poised to justify our choices around working. Should we work or stay at home? How much should we work? How can we juggle work and home life without losing ourselves in the struggle? Indeed, we're made to feel guilty in a way that men just aren't.So how can we change this narrative in our own minds? Listen in as Anna shares some valuable tips on how to overcome our guilt around working and what we should be focusing on instead.

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 but selfish.Taking on different self care practices every week, Lauren and Nicole live each practice to the letter and then report back on the results on their podcast. It's part reality, part experiement and what they don't know about self care and wellbeing isn't worth knowing!So who better to discuss the merits of self care? Touching on the topics of mum guilt, people-pleasing, self-respect and resentment, Lauren and Nicole share the sentiment that you can't pour from an empty cup and that our wellness needs must come first if we want to be the best possible versions of ourselves for the people we love.You can find Lauren and Nicole on Instagram hereListen to the Self Care Club podcast here

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 probably one of the most important parenting practices - yet one of the most difficult to master. For those of us that are emotionally reactive creatures, we have to work extra hard to be patient, especially in high-stress situations.But patience can help to strengthen the bond we have with our children. It helps us parent calmly and more effectively.So how can we refine and improve our patience? Tune in to this episode for Anna's top 3 tips.

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 let the narrative of others impact you if it doesn't serve you.An advocate for body positivity and female mental health, Emily is also the co-host of the Should I Delete That podcast which she co-hosts with Alex Light. She also runs the Have A Gos community which was set up to bring back the fun to otherwise intimidating sporting events. Follow Em on Instagram hereFollow the Have A Gos on Instagram hereListen to the Should I Delete That podcast here

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 California, and one of the world's foremost experts on sleep, two thirds of adults worldwide do not receive the recommended 8 hours of nightly sleep. So, how can we get more sleep? And if that's not always possible, how can we improve our sleep so that we can parent better and enjoy life to the fullest?In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna shares her tried and tested tips and tools to getting better sleep.

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 offer of help that you receive.Emma Campbell is a columnist, speaker, writer, marathon-runner and in her own words, long-term cancer thriver. She is passionate about showing others that it's possible to live a big, bold and expansive life, even in the face of chronic illness.Emma's incredible book 'All That Followed: A story of cancer, kids and the fear of leaving too soon' is an un-put-downable memoir of what happens when cancer becomes an unwelcome guest at an already crowded party.Buy Emma's book hereFollow Emma on Instagram hereListen to Emma's podcast 'Open' here

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.

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, the latest of which, Stolen Focus; Why You Can't Pay Attention is available here. Find out more about Johann here and follow him on Instagram at @johann.hari

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 in motherhood and one that we all need support to manage.

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. Dr Louise Newson is GP a menopause specialist and co-founder of the free menopause support app balance which you can download here You can find out more about Louise here https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/And you can follow her on Instagram at @menopause_doctor

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 Little Book of Calm for New Mums on the topic. You can find more grounding words and mantras in this book, Anna's third, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Book-Calm-New-Mums/dp/0241559812

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 worked as a breath coach to award-winning artists, Olympic athletes and top business executives.He's the host of the Decompression Session on BBC Radio 1 and Sunday Times Bestselling author of ‘Breathe In Breathe Out’ which you can buy here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathe-Out-practical-management-improved/dp/0008475377You can learn about Breathpod here https://breathpod.komi.io/?fbclid=IwAR1f9bQZBql9AiPe055B0THoi_sHuAyTu5Sp3y_7tggpn1XSytvYPtb6CjIAnd you can follow Stuart on Instagram at @breathpod

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 the time pressure associated with getting the task done. But is that the kind way to manage our task list? Headphones in and join Anna as she offers 5 ways to avoid procrastination.

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 gut instinct as a mother much more than Dr Google!Sophie, the force behind the internet phenomenon Tired and Tested, is a 30-something comedy writer and social media sensation who made her name with her viral Ed Sheeran parody, Smell of You. She has since built up a loyal following of more than a million on Facebook alone for her funny and honest videos, which have attracted hundreds of millions of views.Her debut non-fiction, Tired and Tested: The Wild Ride into Parenthood, was an instant Sunday Times number one bestseller on release in February 2022. Sophie's debut novel, Mother Hens, is out in Feb 2023 and you can pre-order it here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0008475334?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_WB2PTM58RB1NE8BSPSTQYou can also follow Sophie on Instagram at @tiredandtested

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 how we can take the pressure off ourselves and allow our children to just 'be.'

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 alludes to a mum's tendencies to fixate (before and after they've had their baby) on the day of birth itself and Beth encourages listeners to lessen the expectation as well as the reflection of this day and lean in to the whole experience.Beth had her first baby at 19 years, started her midwifery training in 2010, started working as a qualified midwife for the NHS in 2014 and then continued to grow her family. That's over 14 years of either helping women in pregnancy and supporting them giving birth or experiencing it herself.You can follow Beth on Instagram or Tiktok at @thebumptobabychapter and find out about her range of online ante and postnatal courses at https://thebumptobabychapter.co.uk/

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

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 motherhood, mothering and mother.Dr Sophie has a podcast called the Good Enough Mother Podcast which you can listen to here: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcastYou can visit here website here https://drsophiebrock.com/You can follow Sophie on Instagram at @drsophiebrock

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.

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 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 which you can buy here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Life-Science-Eating-Well/dp/B0B2WTDVR5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=113GPOP0UQ84L&keywords=food+for+life&qid=1671556156&s=audible&sprefix=food+for+life%2Caudible%2C209&sr=1-1You 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

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.

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 into a New Year.Step Up Club was built on a foundation of openness, inclusivity, individual focus, empathy and a female-focused community spirit, Step Up Club empowers everyday women like you to unlock their best, happiest selves.You can find out more about Step Up Club here and they've given listeners a free month in the club using code TTEONEFREE - Here's the link to sign up https://stepupclub.coAlice is also the author of the best selling book: Step Up: Confidence, success and your stellar career in 10 minutes a day. You can buy it here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CHNXBJE/?ref=exp_thestepupclub_dp_vv_d

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.

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.Karen shares her thoughts about why parents shouldn't worry if they never feel like sex out of the blue. Dr Karen is a recognised national expert in sex and relationships and the director of The Havelock Clinic www.thehavelockclinic.com. Listeners to this podcast can use the code ANNA20 for 20% off Karen's online workshops found here https://havelockonlineworkshops.teachable.com/coursesAs part of her mission to educate, inform and challenge widely held ideas that harm people’s sex lives she has done two TEDx talks and the bestsellling book, ‘Mind The Gap: the truth about desire and how to futureproof your sex life’. She uses her Instagram account @thesexdoctor and online workshops to make sex therapy accessible to everyone, and to translate ideas from her sex therapy clinic outside of the therapy room. Mind The Gap: the truth about desire and how to futureproof your sex life is available here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Gap-truth-desire-futureproof/dp/1472267133/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Karen's 2 TED TALKS are linked here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krA8-_iXptEhttps://www.ted.com/talks/dr_karen_gurney_the_power_of_orgasms_to_address_gender_inequality

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.

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 media are the highlights of the lives of others.Kate Lawler is a Mum of One, TV & Radio presenter and Sunday Times Bestselling Author of Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side which you can buy here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Maybe-Baby-Mother-Side/dp/B09MQVDFYL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10T1W4SMMZUQY&keywords=kate+lawler&qid=1668522948&sprefix=kate+lawler%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1You can also follow Kate at @thekatelawler

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.'

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 your energy through managing your blood sugar.Rhiannon also shares some tips for expectant mums....spoiler alert, you can get nutrition from beige food!Rhi has recently released her new book, Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy which you can buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deliciously-Healthy-Pregnancy-Conception-Parenthood/dp/0241530563/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HJBIP5IQI5B2&keywords=deliciously+healthy+pregnancy&qid=1668522614&sprefix=deliciousl%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1Backed by science and packed with over 80 tasty recipes, Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy is an accessible nutritional guide to help mums-to-be enjoy a healthy, happy pregnancy. The book breaks down the stages of pregnancy and early motherhood, and covers the symptoms you may experience, key changes your body goes through right up until the birth, how your baby grows and develops throughout your pregnancy, and how the food you eat can help support this.Evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle advice guides mums-to-be through each trimester, including the fourth trimester. Accepting there's no "right way" for everyone, Rhiannon's practice is based on the latest scientific research and backed up with practical advice, tips, and recipes to inspire you through pregnancy. Filled with 80 flavour-packed recipes discover easy ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks, from delicious Banana, Almond and Ginger Pancakes, Butternut Squash, Spinach and Feta Pie, Salmon Pesto Pasta, to Cauliflower and Lentil Dahl, and Double Chocolate Cookies. All of the recipes can be enjoyed through your entire pregnancy. To find out more about Rhiannon: Visit her website at https://rhitrition.comFollow her on Instagram @rhitritionOrder her brand new The Science of Nutrition here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Nutrition-Debunk-Health-Happiness/dp/0241506468/?maas=maas_adg_BEA58B3DAE014125DD81139433399599_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&geniuslink=true

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 we show ourselves when we're finding things hard.

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 receives what within a family partnership. Laura is a certified facilitator of the Fair Play way of thinking where the time of both parents or care givers in a relationship is given equal value; regardless of whether it's paid or unpaid.Laura is a big believer that domsetic labour is labour and should be recognised as such. She's a huge sensation on TikTok at ThatDarnChat and you can follow her on instagram at @thatdarnchatYou can also visit her website and find out more about her work at www.thatdarnchat.com

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.

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 money and time) in the run up to the festive season and it's that it is never worth your wellbeing to live up to the expectations of others.You can follow Clare on Instagram at @myfrugalyear and find out about her services and background here https://www.clareseal.comYou can buy Clare's most recent book, 5 Steps to Financial Freedom here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/147228920X/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1633600675&ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&sr=8-4

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

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 for the things that you loved prior to motherhood will make you feel better and more in touch with your identity.Steph is the COO and co-founder of Australian health & wellness app, Keep it Cleaner which you can visit here https://keepitcleaner.comShe’s incredibly passionate about using her past experiences with toxic diet & exercise culture to help others build a healthy relationship with food & exercise. Steph has owned multiple successful businesses, is a proud mum to her son, Harvey, host of the KICBUMP podcast, co-host of the KICPOD, author of A Girl’s Guide to Kicking Goals and has over 80 health food products stocked in supermarkets across Australia.You can follow KIC on Instagram at @keepitcleaner and you can follow Steph's personal account alongside her loyal 1.5 million followers at @stephclairesmithAnd a special treat for listeners of The Therapy Edit... Use the code THERAPYEDIT via the website (not the app) for one free month of membership! Once the login is generated on the website they will then be able to utilise the app.

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!

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. And it's great news - Helen's one thing is that we should not be fearful of the teenage years!Helen set up her blog, Actually Mummy, 11 years ago when her children were small. You can enjoy it here https://actuallymummy.co.ukHelen also talks about parenting teens on her podcast, Teenage Kicks. You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/teenage-kicks-podcast/id1501488455The podcast aims to show that families can and do get through hard things with their teens, and offers inspiration to parents dealing with similar stories to Helen's guests. Helen's Instagram @iamhelenwills is a mix of midlife stories (fashion with colour, not 'growing old gracefully' and sloping off into retirement) and her own thoughts on life with teenagers. You can also join Helen's Facebook group 'Teenage Kicks' where you can share the trials and tribulations of parenting teens. Here's the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/486393358908628

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.

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 children. Listeners of this episode will be treated to Hollie reading aloud her poetry on the subject.Hollie McNish is a Sunday Times Bestselling poet. Her books Slug, Nobody Told Me and Antigone are available here https://uk.bookshop.org/books/slug-the-sunday-times-bestseller/9780349726359You can follow Hollie on Instagram at @holliepoetry where you'll also see her upcoming live events around globe.

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.

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 the mums to embrace the uniqueness of their experiences as mothers and to avoid comparing their journey to those of others.Sophie is a disabled, colour obsessed mum of one who shares her totally unique experiences on her blog.You can read more about Sophie at www.fashionbellee.com and follow her on Instagram at @fashionbellee

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.

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 naughty when it comes to your children.A mum of two, with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Durham Kate's experience as a mother has encouraged her to return to her academic roots in child psychology and psychotherapy.You can find out more about Kate at www.katesilverton.com and you can buy her book, There's No Such Thing As Naughty here https://www.waterstones.com/book/theres-no-such-thing-as-naughty/kate-silverton/9780349428529You can also follow Kate on Instagram at @katesilverton

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 Book of Calm for New Mums and offers grounding thoughts on how we can reconnect with ourselves and accept who we are.

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 our parenting journey. A truly insightful and enlightening episode!Dr Becky is clinical psychologist, mum of three, and founder of Good Inside. By focusing on the parent behind the parenting and the child behind the behaviour, Dr Becky helps families heal — bringing out the good inside everyone.Dr Becky's groundbreaking approach to parenting is available via the Good Inside membership https://www.goodinside.com/You can also access her supportive words via her podcast - listen to Anna's guest episode here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mom-rage-with-anna-mathur/id1561689671?i=1000571196808Dr Becky's brand new book; Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to be is also available here https://www.waterstones.com/book/good-inside/dr-becky-kennedy/9780008505547And of course you can follow Dr Becky on Instagram at @drbeckyatgoodinside

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 headspace.