The Therapy Edit

Happy New Year! This episode is published on the 1st January 2024 and Anna welcome listeners to a brand new year by offering them 5 things to let go of in 2024.

We hope it helps you start the year knowing your worth and setting yourself up for a great and happy year.

In this inspiring guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to Rosie Nixon, former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! magazine about her One Thing; how reinvention is always an option.

Following her own recent professional reinvention, Rosie's honest words will be a huge boost to everyone out there feeling like their current work just isn't working for them anymore.

Rosie lives in Surrey and, after a thrilling time as Editor in Chief and Editor of HELLO! magazine, she decided it was time to super-charge her career and set up her own Consultancy. HELLO! is now one of her clients and she enjoys flexing her creative muscles for other brands too. Rosie is the author of three novels, The Stylist, Amber Green Takes Manhattan and Just Between Friends, plus the Be Kind book (Harper Collins) and has two more books in the works. She enjoys the variety of a portfolio career which includes coaching clients and recording her podcast, plus mothering her two lively sons!

You can learn more about Rosie and take a look at her books and work on her website here.

You can also follow Rosie on Instagram here.

If you're listening to this episode on the day it's published - Happy Christmas 2023!

We hope you're having a great time. In this episode Anna invites you to take a moment away from the chaos or the feelings of overwhelm that might be creeping in or bursting out of you. Join Anna on a short ten minute walk, grab your headphones, grab your coat and enjoy a mini therapy session that will leave you better equipped to enjoy the rest of the day.

We really hope it helps. x

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit Anna welcomes long time friend and colleague, Dr Alex George to the podcast. Published the week before Christmas, Alex shares his one thing; finding your anchor and routine over Christmas and indeed across the whole year.

Dr. Alex George is a TV doctor, best-selling author, and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government. Alex has become a well known and respected figure amongst healthcare professionals in the UK, from his years as an A&E doctor, bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the frontline throughout the pandemic.

He has published three Sunday Times Number 1 Bestsellers, Live Well Every Day and The Mind Manual for adults, and A Better Day for children, which also won Book of the Year for Children’s Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards. Alex is on a mission to improve mental health support for young people, and has become prolific throughout the UK in his campaigning for Early Support Hubs.

He also has a hugely successful podcast, Stompcast, which promotes the importance of walking in nature for mental and physical well being. In November 2021, Alex presented his documentary for BBC One and Children Need, Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis. Alex recently presented the much talked about brand new show, Naked Education, alongside Anna Richardon and Yinka Bokkini, for Channel 4 and All4.

To find out more about Dr Alex's work follow him on Instagram and visit his website. You can listen to his brilliant podcast, Stompcast here.

You can buy his most recent book, The Mind Manual here.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit that airs in the run up to Christmas, Anna looks to get ahead of the New Year New You way of thinking and offers listeners 5 ways to a new you, or more sustainably 5 small things you can do to help you feel better. No target smashing required!

We hope you enjoy.

In this episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Zoë de Pass (aka Dress Like a Mum) about her One Thing; on finding your true new mums friends by embracing your old and new identity as a mum, particularly when it comes to fashion and design.

Zoë's ‘Dress Like A Mum’ blog was designed to dispel the myth that mum’s can’t dress and inspire women to hold on to their identity and energy in the midst of parenthood and develop timeless and sustainable wardrobes.This campaign helped Zoë build her social media presence and use her platform to share sustainable fashion choices and continue to empower women who look to Zoë for fashion, parenting and lifestyle advice.

Take a look at her blog, accessories and eyewear collection here.

Follow Zoë on Instagram here.

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 might have approached the morning and how we can all take some steps to feel a little less stressed.

We hope it really resonates and helps some of you to feel less stressed too.

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 and you get to change the channel!

Melanie Schilling is a respected and high profile thought-leader in inspiring confidence,
courage and competence. She has built a 20-year career as a confidence coach, speaker,
TV presenter, business consultant and leadership coach for high-performing businesses and
people.

As a trailblazer in confidence and courage, Mel has recently developed her high-value confidence building programme The Confidence Gap, designed to help global corporations nurture, empower and get the best results from their female employees.

You can learn more about Mel at her website and by following her on Instagram.

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.

We really hope it helps.

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 season.

Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. Her debut book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook, was released in January 2021 and she is currently studying for a masters degree in Addiction and Mental Health.

You can follow Millie on Instagram here
You can follow the Sober Girl Society on Instagram here

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.

We hope it's a help to you.

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.

Simon Ong is a Life Coach and Business Strategist, an author and a Dad!

Simon runs an online community, Energize where he introduces you to the art and science of energy management. In a world where we are always 'on', Simon coaches you to work with your natural energy resources to recognize your most energized state - when to push and when to recoup - so that you can work sustainably towards your biggest goals.

He's also the author of Energize; Make the most of every moment

You can also follow Simon on Instagram here

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 always helps, no matter what. So don't let it pass you by!

We hope it's a help.

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 really opens up and together she and Anna offer listeners relatble experiences of motherhood and tips for finding ways to really live as well as being a great mother,

Heads up that this episode contains some fruity language in case you have little ones in earshot!

Malin Andersson is a broadcaster, motivational speaker and body confidence activist. She originally rose to fame following her appearance on Love Island in 2016 but after experiencing lifechanging trauma she became a mental health advocate using her platform to promote healing, body positivity and self-love.

Malin openly shares her experiences of domestic violence, baby loss, parental loss and eating disorders. She’s an ambassador and spokesperson for Refuge the domestic violence charity, Women’s Aid and Sands which supports people experiencing baby loss. She has also delivered a Tedx Talk about her journey to finding body positivity and self-love.

Her first book Positivity is Our Superpower was released in April 2022. Part memoir, part self-help bible, it’s a moving and inspiring read.

It led to her presenting her own podcast series Superpower State of Mind.

You can follow Malin on Instagram here.

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.

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 motherhood.

After years of establishing a successful career as a voice artist and stage/film actor, motherhood took Kate on an unexpected plot twist as the pandemic hit alongside the birth of her first born. Recognising the lack of support for mothers during this time, she used the career 'pause' to train as a breastfeeding specialist as well as an ante-/postnatal & birth advocate. This has snowballed in tandem with her own mama journey and now exists as an online platform focusing on maternal mental health and wellbeing as well as luxe 'mama only events' across the capital which she hosts in person, oftentimes with special guests / industry professionals.

You can find out more about Mrs OT here
You can follow her on Instagram here

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 fall into a comparison trap.

We really hope it's a help.

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 over two decades of experience empowering individuals to live healthier lives and addressing body-structural problems resulting from illness or poor posture. She has been hailed by her patients as their 'secret weapon to total wellbeing' and has helped thousands overcome various aches and pains, ranging from stressed-out executives and famous actors to busy school-run mums.

You can find out more about Nadia on her website.

You can follow Nadia on Instagram here

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 your'e not alone! They can be a lot when you have a family to get out the door! So, we really hope you love this listen.

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.

Clare Bourne is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist and author of Strong Foundations, based in London, with a passion to support women and men throughout their lives. She believes in talking openly about taboo topics and ensuring everyone feels comfortable to get support even for problems that may feel embarrassing to talk about. She worked extensively in the NHS before starting up her own private practice. She is a Mum of 2 and has learnt first hand the importance of care and support during the perinatal period. Clare is the founder of All About Mum which provides postnatal education cards, webinars and ebooks to support women with all the information they deserve. She is also co-founder of the Pelvic Health Practice, a specialist team of pelvic health physios providing home visits across London.

You can buy Clare's book, Strong Foundation here.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

You can visit Clare's website and find out more about her services here.