A Conversation with Anna Mathur
Burnout and the wellbeing debt we rarely consider
Today, I share an everyday burnout conversation with best-selling author, speaker, psychotherapist and mum of three, Anna Mathur.
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You may be familiar with Anna and her work as she has a brilliant way with words that help us not only soothe our worries but can help us make sense of some of life's deep psychological experiences or concepts too!
Whether it's writing relatable mental health posts for her large Instagram following or offering ten minute sessions on her podcast The Therapy Edit, Anna is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her knowledge with as many people as possible.
Anna felt compelled to do more for mums following her own struggles with common issues in motherhood (including 'mum guilt') and through her work as a psychotherapist, where she witnessed the impact of neglecting emotional wellbeing on women.
She has recently launched her online platform, The MotherMind Way, aiming to revolutionise the motherhood experience by prioritising mums' emotional wellbeing.
With her compassionate set of bite-sized video session guides from her calming home therapy room, Anna has set out to empower mums, ease overwhelm and create more headspace for happiness, confidence and joy.
Anna's bestselling book Mind Over Mother, Every Mum's Guide to Worry and Anxiety in the First Years, along with her latest book, Know your Worth, has helped thousands of women.
In this episode, Anna talks about:
How burnout doesn't just happen overnight
Why we need to respect our basic human needs
Rest is a building block of mental health
Why we need to parent ourselves sometimes
Her recent experience with burnout and how she managed it
The signs to look for when you're burning out
How Anna embraces daily moments of gratitude to shift her perspective
Our mental health has a value, and the cost of any debt will need to be repaid at some point
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Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance.
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