{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f33ed48466468ab0bf5c1d/6a675ab9c02856ded18ad8ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Anxiety, Narcissistic Relationships & Healing | Amy Sutton","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f33ed48466468ab0bf5c1d/1785158298186-28a9ea66-73e9-4003-8d46-be3f5b3377d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode discusses anxiety, alcohol as a coping mechanism, narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation, difficult experiences in therapy, non-monogamy, insecurity, authenticity and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode of A Bunch of Therapists is proudly sponsored by TAC Training School. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a therapist or are looking to enhance your clinical skills, TAC Training School offers a complete, supportive pathway into the profession. To find out more, visit<a href=\"http://www.tactrainingschool.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.tactrainingschool.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 In this episode, Dipti is joined by psychotherapist, counsellor and mental health writer Amy Sutton for an open conversation about anxiety, relationships and learning to live more authentically.</p><p><br></p><p>Amy shares her experience of living with a constant sense of dread and using alcohol to calm her anxiety. She also reflects on narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation and a difficult experience in therapy that left her questioning her own reality.</p><p><br></p><p>This thoughtful conversation explores insecurity, the expectations placed on relationships, opening up a relationship, non-monogamy and what it can mean to move towards greater freedom, honesty and self-understanding.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong></p><p>Dipti Solanki, Therapist, Coach and Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC.</p><p>This episode also includes an introduction from Michaela McCarthy.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Anxiety and constant feelings of dread</p><p>• Using alcohol to manage anxiety</p><p>• Narcissistic relationships</p><p>• Emotional manipulation and gaslighting</p><p>• Difficult experiences within therapy</p><p>• Insecurity and relationship expectations</p><p>• Monogamy and non-monogamy</p><p>• Opening up a relationship</p><p>• Authenticity, freedom and healing</p><p>• Therapy and self-understanding</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel</p><p>🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms</p><p>🗓️ New episodes every Thursday</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>YouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV</p><p>TikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists</p><p>Instagram: @abunchoftherapists</p><p>Facebook: A Bunch of Therapists</p><p>LinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists</p><p><br></p><p>#TherapyUK #Anxiety #NarcissisticRelationships #Gaslighting #NonMonogamy #EmotionalWellbeing #Counselling #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #Healing</p>","author_name":"A Bunch of Therapists"}