Therapy has never been more widely discussed - or more debated. But do we actually need it as much as we think? And when it comes to our feelings, are we receiving too much validation, or not nearly enough?

Today, we’re joined by Ailey Jolie, a chartered psychologist who specializes in the mind–body connection and trauma processing. Her work explores embodiment, self-compassion, and how to move beyond the stories we tell ourselves. Alongside her is Maya Raichoora, the UK’s leading expert on visualization and mental fitness. She has coached elite athletes and high-powered executives on resilience and peak performance, and her book Visualize reveals how to think, feel, and perform at the very top of your game.

Together, we ask whether therapy is always the answer, what true resilience looks like, and how self-compassion and visualization can help us live, feel, and perform more fully

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00:00 Finding the Right Therapist: Is It Like Dating?

00:32 Does Everyone Really Need Therapy?

02:12 Why We Avoid Therapy & Our Feelings

03:42 The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Fitness

06:17 The Different Types of Therapy Explained

07:57 The Power of a Relational Therapist

10:02 Why You Need to Try Different Therapists

12:47 The Rise of AI Therapists: Is It a Good Thing?

15:07 Why AI Therapists Miss the Point of Therapy

18:37 Why You Shouldn't Rush Your Healing Journey

21:37 Emotional Intelligence and Modern Dating

23:27 Does Everyone Need a Therapist? A Controversial Opinion

25:17 First Step to Therapy: Listening to Yourself

28:47 Therapy Speak vs Real Healing

33:12 Why We Should Stop Labeling Emotions

34:37 How to Start Your Self-Development Journey

36:47 Start with One Small Habit to Build Confidence

39:22 The Problem with "Good Vibes Only"

42:57 Are Younger Generations Over-Therapized?

54:52 What is Somatic Therapy and How Does It Help?

More from today’s guests:

Maya’s book ‘Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%’

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