Stress & Anxiety Podcasts

BACP Accredited Body Psychotherapist, Shelley Treacher gives “short, inspirational gems of wisdom” to her podcast listeners.

Shelley’s Stress and Anxiety Podcasts are about disrupting harmful habits, from binge-eating to self-criticism. Learn how to deal with anxiety, the feelings that cause overeating and explore healthier ways to connect.

Featured Podcasts

How to stop procrastinating
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How to Stop Procrastinating

If you started a diet or exercise regime in the New Year but now struggle to keep it going, it might be because you didn’t understand what was going on for you. It’s normal for most of us to struggle with procrastination. But there are reasons for this and it can be stopped! In ​today’s podcast​, I’m going to show you how ‘failing’ can help you.

In this Podcast we’ll look at and cover the following:

  • Why you lose control and how to regain it
  • The origins of self-control in your brain
  • Recognising how stress, tiredness, and distraction stop you taking control
  • Retraining your brain to take action
  • I’ll also share my experiences with impulse buying & how I stop myself

We’ll discuss the small steps that add up to a big change.

10 ways to overcome anxiety
10 ways to overcome anxiety

10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

Nowadays, we are more worried than ever, with so many things on our minds. Some anxiety is essential, as it helps us to focus on what’s important and to avoid potential danger. However, we are not often taught how to deal with anxiety, or what it really is.

Here we will look at:

  • Podcast Q&A What is compassion?
  • Podcast Q&A How can I stop eating?
  • What anxiety is
  • 10 ways to reduce anxiety
Reset your nervous system
Reset autonomic nervous system

Reset your Autonomic Nervous System

In this episode, we look at ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system to come out of a stress state, depression, anxiety or compulsion.

I also give you a summary of everything I talked about in the first 8 podcasts of the year. This will give you a massive jump start to coping with anxiety, depression or any compulsion.

We cover:

  • The psychology and physiology behind stress, anxiety, depression, binge eating or addiction.
  • Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory & A Polyvagal exercise (to kickstart the parasympathetic response out of anxiety & triggering).
  • The physiology of being triggered into stress, anxiety, or depression.
  • 11 ways to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system response (to come out of a stress or depressed state).

& More…

How to stop self-criticism

How do I Stop Self-Criticism?

Self-criticism is one of the underlying reasons that people come to therapy. Recovering your self-esteem lies in NOT trying to be perfect.

We explore:

  • What self-criticism is & how it shows up.
  • The root of self-criticism
  • How self-criticism goes hand in hand with binge-eating or compulsions.
  • How you can stop criticising yourself so much
How do i stop self criticism
5 reasons why you can't stop eating
5 Reasons Why You Can't Stop Eating

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Stop Eating

Maybe you’re frustrated with yourself for not being able to stop eating. Or maybe you know your triggers are emotional?

We dive into:

  • The complexities of binge-eating and the various factors that contribute to the difficulty of stopping.
  • Five reasons why managing binge-eating has nothing to do with self-discipline.
  • The chemical, ancestral, genetic, physiological, and biological influences that play a role.
  • The effects of food availability, marketing, society, culture, and habit formation.
  • The emotional reasons behind binge-eating and how it is often used as a coping mechanism for various life stressors. Here, I show you that compassion is your secret weapon against binge-eating.
The two biggest weight loss mistakes I made
The Two Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes I Made

The 2 Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes I Made

In this podcast, I talk about the biggest mistakes I made when trying to stop binge-eating and lose weight.

In this podcast:

  • I now advise against being too hard on yourself and going on strict diets.
  • When you want to stop doing something that comforts you, it’s important to learn to be kind to yourself.
  • It’s also helpful to pay attention to your senses while eating and be aware of how you feel when you choose what to eat.

This is your reminder. Could you be kinder to yourself?

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EmmaABB , 12/07/2020

So helpful

I searched for a podcast that addressed the emotional side of binge-eating, and in the few episodes I’ve learned so much. The practical advice and exercises Shelley gives are easy to implement and practice. Her voice is soothing and calm, and her kind words make me feel less alone with this struggle. Love listening in! Looking forward to the next episode. Thank you, Shelley.

Underground Confidence Recovery Podcast

Shelley Treacher BACP Accred

Underground Confidence, with Shelley Treacher, MA BACP Accred.

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