In part 3, Dr Natalie Cawley and Dr Alex George discuss coping mechanisms and what to do when you’re feeling completely overwhelmed.

Natalie offers her advice on what to do when you’re overwhelmed, what makes someone more prone to struggle with coping and how to improve your perspective so you don’t just focus on the negatives.

Plus, she shares a top tip for how to calm your anxiety and why you probably underestimate your ability to cope with tough times.

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In part 2, Dr Natalie Cawley shares a deep dive into Attachment Theory, including an explanation of the different attachment styles.

Natalie explains why attachment theory is important to understand, how your childhood affects your adult relationships and if it’s possible to change your attachment style.

Plus, she discusses how to talk about attachment styles with your partner, what couples therapy is actually like and why it’s crucial to review your attachment style while single.

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Dr Natalie Cawley is a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist with 12 years of experience in everything from couples therapy to treating patients in a secure facility. This week, she joins Dr Alex George for an in-depth conversation about therapy, coping mechanisms and anxiety.

In part 1, Natalie shares what she thinks the most effective form of therapy is, how she would advise a chronic overthinker and how to deal with your fears of making mistakes.

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In part 3, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family.

Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent.

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You can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.uk

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In part 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.

Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.

Plus, Alex describes what it’s like to deliver a baby via c-section!

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Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who is a leading voice for all parents in the UK.

In this episode, Anna joins Dr Alex George to discuss the reality parenting has on your mental health and why it’s integral everyone has an understanding, whether they have children or not.

In part 1, Anna explains the stark difference of attitudes around maternity in the UK and abroad; she shares tips on how to be a great team with your partner when you have a newborn baby and the driving force behind her incredible FlexAppeal campaign.

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You can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.uk

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In part 3, Alain de Botton shares his expertise on what makes relationships so complex and how to understand your partner better.

Alain explains attachment theory, and the real-life scenario you see it playing out; why we make the bizarre choice to choose partners who seem obviously bad for us; and he offers his advice on how to get over heartbreak.

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In part 2, Alain de Botton and Dr Alex George discuss religion, and what parts you can use to improve your life without having to believe.

Alain explains how organised religion educates people on morals and ethics, what it means to practise something “religiously” and the lost connection between philosophy and fashion.

Plus, Alain explains the psychological benefits of art therapy, exercises you can practise today and why he doesn’t believe in the word “Expert”.

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