Hurt to Healing

Welcome back to Healing 101. Today I’m joined by psychologist and bestselling author Dr Tara Porter for a conversation about parenting, teenagers, boundaries and what children really need emotionally from us. We talk about the difference between normal teenage behaviour and genuine warning signs, why parents so often panic when children begin to pull away, and how important it is to stay connected even through the messy stages of adolescence. We also discuss perfectionism, people pleasing and why being a good enough parent is far more important than trying to be a perfect one.Find Dr Tara Porter:Website: https://www.taraporterpsychologist.com/Instagram: @drtaraporterpsychologistBooks: https://www.taraporterpsychologist.com/school-packages

Today’s guest is the brilliant Kate Moyle, psychosexual therapist, relationship expert and author, for a fascinating conversation about sex, dating, relationships and the impact they have on our mental health.We explore everything from dating burnout and ghosting to body image, intimacy, libido and why so many of us feel pressure to get sex and relationships ""right"". Kate shares practical advice on navigating modern dating, building confidence and creating healthier conversations around sex.I learned so much from this conversation, and I hope you do too.Find Kate:Instagram: @katemoyletherapyWebsite: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/Listen to Kate's podcast, The Sexual Wellness Sessions: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sexual-wellness-sessions/id1527311547

In this Healing 101 bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr. Paul Conti to explore the power of self-inquiry and why understanding ourselves is at the heart of true healing. We discuss how approaching ourselves with curiosity rather than judgment can help us break free from limiting beliefs, better regulate our emotions, and create meaningful change from within. Dr. Conti shares simple, practical ways to begin this process, as well as the importance of empathy, humility, and developing a deeper awareness of our inner world in order to build a stronger, more resilient sense of self.Pre order Paul's book: https://amzn.eu/d/06VI4hKa

Today I’m joined once again by the brilliant Shahroo Izadi for a conversation about dieting, binge eating, shame and why so many of us feel trapped in exhausting cycles with food.We talk about her powerful new book, Why Diets Make Us Fat, and explore why restriction so often leads to overeating, why food becomes such an emotional coping mechanism, and how so many of us internalise the belief that our worth is tied to our body size.What I love about Shahroo’s approach is that it’s incredibly compassionate, practical and free from judgment. This conversation is not about perfection or willpower. It’s about understanding behaviour, breaking shame cycles and learning how to make small sustainable changes that actually last.Buy her book: https://amzn.eu/d/05FDoaqDFind Shahroo:Website: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/Instagram: @shahroo_izadiBooks: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/books

In this Healing 101 bonus episode, I’m joined by psychologist and author Lucy Foulkes to explore how to tell the difference between normal emotional struggles and a diagnosable mental health condition. We discuss the rise in self-diagnosis, the overuse of terms like anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and why not every difficult feeling needs to be pathologised - alongside when it’s important to seek help and how to better understand what you’re really experiencing.Find Lucy:Website: https://www.lucyfoulkes.co.uk/Read Lucy's books: https://www.lucyfoulkes.co.uk/books

In today’s Healing 101, I speak with psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher (Anxiety Josh) to bridge the gap between the mind and the body. Josh explains the 'bell curve' of a panic attack - reassuring us that it is physically impossible to stay stuck in that peak state and breaks down the 'threat mode' that can make us feel like we’re watching life through glass. We dive into practical tools for expanding a world shrunk by avoidance, from the 'non-anxious you' test to the 'Wise Mind' technique for silencing rumination. It’s a masterclass in reclaiming your agency and moving from a state of constant monitoring to one of authentic resilience and joy.

Today I’m joined by psychologist and bestselling author Dr Tara Porter for a conversation about parenting, perfectionism and what children really need from us emotionally.We talk about why so many young people are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm and feelings of not being good enough, and how modern parenting can sometimes unintentionally fuel those pressures.Tara shares such wise and compassionate insights about attachment, boundaries, overachievement, social media and the importance of being a good enough parent rather than a perfect one.What I loved most about this conversation is that it feels deeply reassuring. It’s not about getting everything right. It’s about connection, curiosity and allowing children the space to become fully themselves.I think every parent, and honestly every adult, will take something from this episode.Find Dr Tara Porter:Website: https://www.taraporterpsychologist.com/Instagram: @drtaraporterpsychologistBooks: https://www.taraporterpsychologist.com/school-packages

In today’s Healing 101 episode, I’m joined by Hannah Alderson to explore the often-overlooked link between our hormones and our mental health - because sometimes what we think is anxiety, low mood, or burnout might actually have a deeper, physiological root. We talk about the subtle signs your symptoms could be hormonally driven, how things like sleep, stress, and your cycle all play a role, and why learning to tune into your body is just as important as any test or diagnosis. It’s a really empowering, eye-opening conversation that reminds you to trust yourself, advocate for your health, and approach your body with a little more curiosity and compassion.Find Hannah:Website: https://www.hannahalderson.com/Instagram: @hannahaldersonnutritionPre-Order Her Book (out in May): https://amzn.eu/d/0hitUyCn