Today I’m talking to Emma Reed Turrell – psychotherapist, author and speaker. Emma grew up near Portsmouth and went on to read English at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Following ten years working in business, she returned to her earlier passion for psychology and retrained as a psychotherapist. Emma runs a thriving therapy practice alongside training and consu ... Show More
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Binge Eating Deep Dive: Lived Experience; Dietetics and Social Influences with Joanne Moscalu
Today, Joanne Moscalu (Binge Eating Dietitian) is a guest on the podcast. Joanne is a specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, researcher and writer. Her work focuses on binge eating, combining clinical practice, research and thoughtful writing to challenge misconceptions and encour ... Show More
40m 3s
Jul 15
5 Secrets to Loving your Looks without Jabs, Surgery or Extreme Dieting
In this episode, I explore 5 secrets to love your looks without jabs, surgery or extreme surgery. Time slots: 1:46 Beauty and insecurity. 3:57 Radical acceptance of the body you have. 5:11 Active self-care of the body. 6:19 Don't talk about your body insecurities. 7:29 Holding on ... Show More
9m 22s
Apr 2021
#325 Emma Reed Turrell: Are You A People Pleaser?
My guest today is psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell. She read English at Cambridge University, worked in business, sales and marketing for 10 years, and then returned to her earlier passion for psychology and mental health. That took her on the path to becoming a psychotherapist ... Show More
31m 10s
May 2025
Ep. 138 Why Do We People Please & What Can We Do About It? (The Science)
It's deep dive episode time again!In this episode, we’ll break down the psychology of people-pleasing, why it happens, what science says about it, and—most importantly— I’m speaking to the amazing psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell, all about how to manage your people pleasing tra ... Show More
13m 45s
May 2024
DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People with Emma Lauer, LCSW
<p>Emma Lauer, LCSW, author of<em> DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People, </em>joins us to discuss how to build emotional resilience and celebrate sensitivity. Emma is a therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. She is an ey ... Show More
35m 4s
Oct 2024
Leaving behind the ED identity with Emily Spence
<p>Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where I had an inspiring conversation with the wonderful Emily Spence. Emily is an animal-loving, adventure-seeking life enthusiast who has fully recovered from her own restrictive eating disorder. Now, as a passionate advocate for fu ... Show More
43m 13s
Jun 2024
S1, Ep 5 Friendship Therapy: Rekindling Friendship - how updating our friendships can keep the spark alive
Welcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast where psychotherapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell looks at your friendship experiences through a therapy lens. This week, Emma chats to 32-year-old Charlotte about how to keep the spark alive in long-term friendships.
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39m 24s
Dec 2024
S3, Ep 12 Dial Emma: Insecurity in Relationships - how can I build trust with my partner when our relationship started as an affair?
Welcome back to the last episode of Dial Emma for this season! You share your dilemma, any dilemma, and Emma shares her reflections as a therapist to give you the tips and tools you need to navigate it.
This week, Emma hears from a listener who is navigating feelings of insecurit ... Show More
11m 9s