Best Sarah D Rees Podcasts (2024)

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Perfectionism and ADHD with Natalie Englander 30:32

24d ago30:32

30:32

Did you know there's a huge link between perfectionism and ADHD? Today I’m talking to Natalie Englander, to explain what the link is, what to look out for and what support you can get. And if you're a therapist, what kind of questions you can be asking your clients to get more information to help with the formulation and the assessment process. Nat…

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Understanding ADHD, with Vicki George, The ADHD Nurse 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

It seems like ADHD is everywhere at the moment, with more and more people talking about experiencing problems with attention, and getting diagnosed. In this episode, I'm speaking to Vicki George, the ADHD Nurse, about her choice too specialise her private practice in ADHD, how diagnosis works, and how she helps adults to understand their brains. Fi…

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Maternal Mental Health with Laura Greenwood 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

In this episode Sarah talks to Laura Greenwood, a Psychotherapist & Maternal Mental Health Coach. They discuss the pressures modern life puts on parents, and the benefits that therapy can have, not just for parents, but for their children too. You can find out more about Laura on her website - www.lauragreenwoodtherapy.com Let's Keep in Touch Find …

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Five years of Ask the Therapist 26:49

3M ago26:49

26:49

In this solo episode, Sarah celebrates five years of Ask the Therapist. She talks about the success of the show, the most popular episodes, and what you can expect from the show in the future. Let's Keep in Touch Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/ Follow Sarah Rees: 💻 Sarah's Website 📲 Instagram: This episod…

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Burnout to Breakthrough, with Emma Hine 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

In this episode, Sarah talks to Emma Hine, a business strategist, about her journey from burnout to breakthrough. They talk about how Emma’s online business quickly grew into a monster, the toll it took on her mental health, and how she now helps other people to create businesses that work for them. Trigger warning - this episode contains discussio…

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Compassion Focused Therapy, with Dr Julia Wahl 55:15

5M ago55:15

55:15

In this episode, Sarah talks to Dr Julia Wahl about her forthcoming book, the Cancer Workbook. They talk about Julia’s route to Compassion Focussed Therapy, why compassion is so helpful for people as they navigate cancer, as a patient, carer or supporter, and how shame affects how we treat each other. Find Julia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.…

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Healing relationships, with Anna Kingsley 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, Sarah talks to Anna Kingsley, a relationship, psychosexual and addiction therapist. They talk about how couples therapy works, when to seek help for your relationship, and what to do when you want to end things. They also touch on Anna’s work as with addiction and sexuality. Find out more about Anna from her website https://kingsle…

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Breaking the cycle of binge eating, with Becky Grace 33:27

7M ago33:27

33:27

Trigger warning - This episode deals with disordered eating. For advice and support, contact BEAT https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ In this episode, Sarah talks to Becky Grace, a CBT therapist, mental health nurse and yoga teacher. They talk about how Becky’s own experience with binge eating led her to work in this area, how she uses yoga and…

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Integrating Compassion with Cecilia Paredes 42:16

8M ago42:16

42:16

In this episode I talk to Cecilia Paredes from Mexico City, about her journey into therapy, her discovery of compassion focused therapy and the work of Paul Gilbert, and her plans to create a centre for compassion in Mexico. You can find out more about Cecilia on her website - www.ceciliaparedesa.com and follow her on Instagram at @marice.paral Let…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jordan Mcphail 47:18

9M ago47:18

47:18

In this episode, I talk to CBT Therapist, Jordan Mcphail about her work with women suffering from imposter syndrome, and her new Substack community, Frazzled, Frustrated and Stuck. We talk about Jordan's route to being a CBT therapist, her own struggles with imposter syndrome and at around 34 minutes, Jordan gives her tips for anyone struggling to …

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Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding, with That Hoarder 56:50

10M ago56:50

56:50

My guest this week has asked to remain anonymous. They'd like to remain anonymous, but they are also a podcast host. The guest today runs a podcast called Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder podcast. It's a hugely insightful interview and conversation that we have today, where the guest talks through her experience of developing hoardi…

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Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr. Mary Welford 15:41

11M ago15:41

15:41

In this episode, I re-present an interview with Dr Mary Welford. We cover Mary's training, why she chose to develop CFT, self-criticism and how she copes with working with people in distress. Dr Mary Welford is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, Speaker and Author of a big yellow book ‘Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies’ & ‘The Compas…

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Therapists Corner Series: The Self Esteem Therapist, with Amy Rose 38:01

11M ago38:01

38:01

In this episode, I speak to founding member of Therapists Corner, the Self Esteem Therapist, Amy Rose. We talk about how low self esteem impacts every aspect of life, how Amy chose to niche down into self esteem treatment, and at 25 minutes in, Amy gives five practical suggestions of ways you can improve your self esteem. Amy Rose is a qualified Cl…

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Therapists Corner Series: Setting Up Your Substack 25:40

11M ago25:40

25:40

This month Ask the Therapist is going weekly as I introduce you to my new Therapists Corner Substack community, a space for therapists to get together and discover how the business a therapy can thrive. In this solo episode, Sarah breaks down the ten steps to starting your own Substack publication. Let's Keep in Touch Find out more about Therapists…

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Therapists Corner Series: Q&A 55:49

12M ago55:49

55:49

Remember the days of the staff room, a place to share ideas, bounce ideas off colleagues, collaborate and get answers to those business questions that pop up each day? Well, ‘Therapists Corner’ is here to hit that spot. We go further quicker when we work together; building a private practice doesn’t need to be hard work; you don’t need to figure it…

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Therapists Corner Series: Why Substack? with Sara Tasker 45:12

12M ago45:12

45:12

In this episode, I had the pleasure of introducing Sara Tasker, a business coach and renowned expert in content creation and social media. Our discussion revolved around the potential of Substack for therapists as an additional revenue stream. We started by acknowledging the changing landscape of social media and the increasing need for therapists …

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Therapists Corner Series: Introducing Sarah Rees & Sophie Wood 40:29

12M ago40:29

40:29

In this episode, Sarah talks to her life and business partner, Sophie Wood, about their new Substack community, Therapists Corner. They discuss how they came to work together, the benefits of using Substack and how Therapists Corner helps therapists thrive in the world of private practice. Sophie explains her business Pocket Site at 10:56, Sarah ta…

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Physical Fitness, with Ash Barlow 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

In this bonus episode, Sarah speaks to Ash Barlow about how physical fitness impacts mental health. At around 4:20 they talk about the science of why exercise maked us feel good, and at around 14:41 Ash suggests ways to start building exercise into your life. Follow Ash on Instagram - @ashbarlowmbp Find out more about working with him - https://wea…

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The Compassionate Mind, with Dr Chris Irons 57:37

1y ago57:37

57:37

In this episode, Sarah talks to Clinical Psychologist Dr Chris Irons about his work in developing Compassion Focused Therapy. At around 5:51 Chris talks about how he came to work with Prof Paul Gilbert, he talks about the power of CFT at 19 minutes, and about mindfulness and our tricky brains at 32:56. Dr Chris Irons is a Clinical Psychologist. He …

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Coercive control, with Professor Jane Monckton-Smith 32:28

1y ago32:28

32:28

Trigger warning - this episode deals with domestic abuse, murder and suicide. If you do not feel prepared to listen to these topics, please join us again next month. In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Jane Monckton-Smith, Professor Of Public Protection at the University of Gloucestershire, about her research into coercive control. At around …

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Unbottled, with Mike Wells 42:12

1y ago42:12

42:12

In this episode, Sarah is interviewed by Mike Wells from Unbottled Podcast. They talk about CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy and why having a good relationship with your therapist is so important. You can find more from Mike at Unbottled, with Mike Wells Let's Keep in Touch For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest epi…

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Making decisions - struggles and strategies 29:01

1+ y ago29:01

29:01

In this episode, Sarah explores why we find it so hard to make decisions some times, and some strategies to make decision making easier. Find out why we find it hard to make decisions at 3:23 and some helpful tips and strategies at 15:22. Let's Keep in Touch For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest episodes, Join Sara…

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Two Week's Notice, with Amy Porterfied 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

27:36

Are you ready to go from being stuck and complacent to courageous and capable of creating a business offering you the time and financial freedom you never dreamed possible? I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of the top-rated podcast Online Marketing Made Easy and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-figure online business on her terms…

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Young people and mental health with CBT therapist Kirsty Betts 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

45:03

In this episode, Sarah talks to Kirsty Betts, a fellow CBT counselor, specialising in young people and adolescents. They talk about the provision of mental health services for young people, how to access help and what resources you can use at home. Sarah also answers a listener’s question about nostalgia and depression at 1:31. Kirsty's website - f…

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New Year Fitness Goals, with Jenna McAvoy 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

In this episode, Sarah talks to personal trainer, Jenna McAvoy about setting realistic goals for fitness and how to maintain consistent exercise in the new year. Jenna is a former professional watersports athlete turned personal trainer with a mission to build strong women through her online coaching program Empwr Hear how Jenna sets goals at 2 min…

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Burnout - signs, symptoms and what to do 23:38

1+ y ago23:38

23:38

In this episode, Sarah explores burnout - what it is and how you can avoid it. Hear a definition of burnout at 2:40, a list of possible symptoms at 5:22 and at around 13:30 Sarah suggests some things you can do to avoid burnout. Let's Keep in Touch For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest episodes, Join Sarah's mailin…

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The Resilience Series - Building a Gratitude Practice 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

12:06

This is the final episode in my new Resilience Series.Each episode focused on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience. I begin by outlining the benefits of practising gratitude, then at 4:25 I share some tips to help you get started with …

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The Resilience Series - Starting a Mindfulness Practice 27:21

1+ y ago27:21

27:21

This is episode five in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience. In this episod…

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The Resilience Series - Becoming More Self Compassionate 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

This is episode four in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience. In this episod…

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The Resilience Series - Know your Stress Anchors 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

12:41

This is episode three in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience. In this episo…

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The Resilience Series - Starting a Journal 14:51

2y ago14:51

14:51

This is episode two in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available on the website, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called the Six Step Guide to Resilience. In this episode…

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The Resilience Series - Getting the Basics Right 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

Welcome to the first episode in my new Resilience Series. Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be releasing an episode every fortnight focusing on how to build resilience. Each episode will focus on one of the six steps outlined in my free download, which is available to download here, www.sarahdrees.co.uk, and called The Six-Step Guide to Resilience. In t…

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Revisiting - What is CBT and how does it work? 23:49

2y ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, Sarah revisits her most popular episode to date - Episode 24 What is CBT and how does it work? In this episode, Sarah explains exactly what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is all about so that you can gain an understanding of how it works, what it’s helpful for and how you can prepare for your first session should you decide that it’…

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Martina Witter interviews Sarah 47:53

2y ago47:53

47:53

In this episode, Sarah is interviewed by Martina Witter, from the Rivers to Resilience podcast. They talk about what resilience means to Sarah, how CBT and compassion changed her life, and what Sarah would tell her teenage self. Hear how Sarah dealt with losing her father around the age of 14, at 6 minutes, at around 12 minutes how Sarah refocused …

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Managing Chronic Pain, with CBT Therapist Sheena Rydings 39:18

2y ago39:18

39:18

In this episode, Sarah talks to Sheena Rydings, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and founder of Sheena Rydings Psychological Therapy. They explore the role psychological therapy plays in the management of pain, along with explaining the Pain Gate Theory, the mind-body connection and how cognitive behavioural therapy can help with chronic pain condit…

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Managing panic attacks 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, Sarah looks at what panic attacks are and how to manage them. It may be triggering if you have an anxiety disorder or a history of panic attacks, and find discussions of the subject anxiety inducing. Sarah explains the difference between panic and anxiety at 4:47, at around 8 minutes Sarah explores the most common reasons for panic…

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Compassion Focused Therapy with Professor Paul Gilbert OBE 54:54

2y ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, the founder of compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT). They talk about how Paul got into psychology, what attracts therapists to CFT and what he has learned from his long career in research and writing. Hear how to deal with feeling like you could have done …

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Building Confidence in Public Speaking, with Coach Kathy Brooke 37:51

2+ y ago37:51

37:51

In this episode, Sarah talks to Kathy Brooke, a personal development coach, about how to build confidence in public speaking. They talk about how important being able to express yourself clearly is and Kathy shares some tips and tricks to help you. At around 10 minutes they talk about fear and stage fright, and at 15:27 Kathy starts her suggestions…

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Bee Sober with Alex and Lisa 44:38

2+ y ago44:38

44:38

In this episode, Sarah talks to Alex and Lisa from Bee Sober, a non-profit multi-award winning community with a difference. They talk about their experiences of giving up alcohol, the benefits of being sober and how you can try it too. Hear Lisa and Alex's stories at around 14 minutes, how to deal with cravings through community and accountability …

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Building self-compassion in 2022 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

In this episode, I talk about why self-compassion is key to good mental health and how to build it for yourself in 2022. I describe the inner critic and how to change it, at around 11 minutes, and at around 20 minutes, I suggest ways to develop more self-compassion. Brene Brown's TED talk can be found here - The Power of Vulnerability My Mindfulnes…

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Bonus episode - 3 Step Mindfulness 3:53

2+ y ago3:53

3:53

An opportunity to enjoy a short mindfulness exercise with Natalie Englander, in your own time. This exercise was taken from Episode 39 of Ask the Therapist, which can be found here https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/perfectionism-with-natalie-englander Let's Keep in Touch Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapists…

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Perfectionism with Natalie Englander 44:28

2+ y ago44:28

44:28

In this episode, I talk to Natalie Englander, a CBT therapist who works in private practice and the NHS, about perfectionism. Although perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait, it can be a feature of anxiety and low mood, and Natalie specialises in treating people who struggle with it. At around 10:42 Natalie defines perfectionism as a clini…

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Pregnancy loss and Birth Trauma with Natasha Williams 39:55

2+ y ago39:55

39:55

In this episode, I talk to Natasha Williams, an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist, about pregnancy loss and post-birth trauma. At around 18:43 we talk about how Natalie copes with dealing with such intense emotions, at 22:30 about common experiences of reproductive loss, at 26:00 about how therapy can help, and at 30 minutes about EMDR. Natasha me…

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How to become a CBT therapist, with Dr. Helen Moya 51:52

2+ y ago51:52

51:52

In this episode, I talk to Helen Moya about her journey to becoming a CBT therapist, and how to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. At around 16:24 Helen lists the pathways towards being a CBT practitioner, at 21:30 the educational requirements for training, and at 31:16 advice on choosing a training program. Find more about Helen - http://…

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Managing Uncertainty 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

Following on from my episode last month about worry, this month we tackle uncertainty. In this episode, I talk about why some people struggle to manage uncertainty, how this can become a problem, and some ways you can overcome it. At around 10.30 minutes I talk about the unhelpful strategies you may have learnt to manage uncertainty, and then at ar…

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Are you a worrier? 24:58

3y ago24:58

24:58

Worry is a normal part of everyday life, but excessive worrying can affect your mental health. In this episode, I talk about how to spot problematic worrying, the different types of worry and I go through some of the CBT strategies to reduce worry, for a calmer less anxious mind. At around 8 minutes, I describe a clinical definition of worry and th…

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Post Natal Depression, with Rebecca Armstrong 44:20

3y ago44:20

44:20

In this episode, I talk candidly with Rebecca Armstrong, about her experience of Post-Natal Depression, and the treatments available to help. At around 26 minutes, we discuss what to do if you or someone you know could be suffering from PND. And at around 30 minutes, Rebecca talks about what therapy for PND looks like. You can find Rebecca at https…

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Exploring Thought Records 20:46

3y ago20:46

20:46

In this episode, I explain how and why thought records work. Starting at 8 minutes, I talk you through creating a thought record, giving a detailed example to help you make your own. Our thoughts impact how we feel and what we do and therefore impact our lives. Altering unhelpful thinking styles and thoughts will transform your world. For more info…

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Emotional Resilience with Martina Witter 39:01

3y ago39:01

39:01

We talk about - 2:20 Martina's journey to being a therapist 5:27 Coping with being a therapist 7:41 Connecting on a human level 11:25 Niching and being more you 13:25 Resilience 14:36 Navigating the storms of life 15:11 Why resilience is so important 16:40 The importance of routine 19:00 Reflecting on successes 22:25 Locating yourself and self-awar…

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Do you have depression and what you can do? 33:50

3y ago33:50

33:50

Many of us have experienced periods of low mood, or depression, especially with the stresses of the past year. In this episode I talk about how I treat depression in my clinic, and suggest some treatments ideas including medication, CBT, setting SMART goals, psychoeducation, mood building, improving nutrition and journaling. We end with how to keep…

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