The Therapy Edit

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.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna speaks to Personal Trainer, author and menopause expert about her one thing; how menopause can be an ideal time to reflect and thrive and isn't something we should fear.Kate Rowe-Ham, is a PT, mum of 3 , author of Owning Your Menopause : Fitter . Calmer Stronger in 30 Days and Founder of the Owning your menopause app.Find out more about Kate on her website and follow her on Instagram.

In this solo episode of The Therapy Edit Anna muses over how mums can find more time for themselves when it just doesn't seem that there is any! If it's time for you that you're craving, this will be a great listen. Enjoy!

In this Friday episode of The Therapy Edit Anna chats to dream guest, Dr Martha Deiros Collado about her One Thing; on why good parenting starts with you.Dr Martha Deiros Collado, is a clinical psychologist and HCPC registered practitioner with over 20years of clinical and academic experience. She is also a mother of two, a yogi, a runner, andadventure sports enthusiast.What's more Dr Martha is now a published author! Her brand new book, How To Be The Grown Up. Why Good Parenting Starts with You is out now!With a Doctorate from UCL and training in Family Therapy from the Tavistock, Martha is a publishedauthor in peer reviewed papers and an experienced supervisor for qualified and traineepsychologists. She is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and theCommunications Rep for the National Paediatric Psychology Network.Martha’s expertise is in parenting, child development, and paediatric health. Fluent in English,Spanish and French, a result of her international upbringing, she has a deep interest in how culture,language, and identity (race, sexuality, gender) intersect and influence our view of the world. Shespecialises in helping children and their parents cope with distress by taking a holistic systemsapproach that values the individual, their family, and the networks around them.You can find out more about Dr Martha here and of course you can follow her amazing Instagram account for tips and advice.We hope you love the listen and find comfort in this episode.

In this quick solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna takes a look at temptation and how we can support ourselves to steer clear of things we're tempted by, but that we know don't serve us.Useful tips that could help you stay on top of the habits you've committed to in 2024.

In this Friday guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to founder of the wellbeing brand, NEOM, Nicola Elliot about her One Thing; adopting a flexible approach to your wellbeing and creating your own unique toolkit.Nicola Elliott is the founder of NEOM - a British wellbeing brand which harnesses the powers of 100% natural essential oils to help boost your wellbeing. After spending seven hectic years working a 60-hour week as a journalist in London, Nicola really started to feel the effects of a fast-paced life - poor sleep, increased stress and low energy and mood. It was this that kickstarted her own wellbeing journey and led her to create therapeutic and effective blends using 100% natural essential oils from her own kitchen. In 2005, NEOM was born. Launching with five aromatherapy candles, they were one of the first on the market to be made with only 100% naturally derived wax and 100% natural essential oils. With an ethos of ‘small steps, big difference’, NEOM is all about the little things we can do throughout our day to help have a big impact on the four main pillars of wellbeing… better sleep, less stress, more energy and a lifted mood. Since then, NEOM’s product line has grown to now include an impressive collection of home fragrance products including their iconic Wellbeing Pod and reed diffusers as well as bath and body essentials and skincare too - all with an aim to have something for every mood and moment in your day. Today, Nicola remains at the forefront of the brand as founder overseeing the day-to-day running and creative storytelling to continue NEOM’s mission of supercharging the wellbeing of the world. Keeping her finger very much on the pulse when it comes to education and trends, Nicola loves nothing more than testing and trying the latest wellbeing must-haves. Her approach to wellbeing is refreshingly real and achievable. Follow Nicola on Instagram here.Buy her brand new book; The Four Ways to Wellbeing, here Visit NEOM to see the full product range here.

In today's solo episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna considers how some of us approach a need to be fiercely independent and how we're hard wired to perceive that asking for accepting help is a sign of failure.If this sounds like you, be sure to have a listen. It's also a total joy when we hear about friends sharing episode links via WhatsApps or texts - if you know someone whose independence is making their lives harder than they need to be, this could be a great gift to pass along.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to actress, presenter, writer and founder of The Capsule, Natalie Anderson about her One Thing; how you'll never have it all figured out when it comes to parenting.Natalie Anderson is an actress, presenter and writer. Her most notable screen work includes Fool Me Once (Netflix), Memory (Black Bear Pictures), Happy Valley (BBC) & Emmerdale (ITV) in which she played the role of Alicia Metcalfe for 5 years. Her stage work includes Wicked (West End) & Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends The Musical. Her performances have earned her numerous award nominations including an RTS award for Best Dramatic Performance and TV Choice award for Best Actress in a soap.She is also the founder of online lifestyle platform The Capsule and presents it's accompanying podcast ‘The Capsule In Conversation’, now in it’s 5th year, covering all aspects of women’s health & wellbeing.You can follow Natalie on Instagram here.

In this short solo episode Anna shares the decision making process and benefits of a massive change she introduced to her life last year.If you want to find a way to be a more patient parent, this episode could be for you. We hope you enjoy the listen, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share! Thank you x