Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Friendships can shape our children's confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging for years to come. In this episode, parenting educator and bestselling author Michelle Mitchell joins Dr Jodi Richardson to share practical strategies for helping kids build healthy friendships, navigate conflict, manage bullying, and develop the social skills they need to thrive.
Together, they explore Michelle's powerful Friendship Framework and discuss what parents can do when friendship challenges arise.
Links
Michelle Mitchell
Website: https://michellemitchell.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemitchell.author
Book
Friendship Smart by Michelle Mitchell
Dr Jodi Richardson
Website: https://drjodirichardson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson
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Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of support, but few of us are ever taught how to build and maintain healthy ones.
In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by counsellor and relationship coach Anne Sidebottom for a thoughtful conversation about the relationship patterns we learn in childhood, how those patterns show up in adulthood, and what it takes to create healthier, more connected relationships.
Anne shares her deeply personal story of navigating betrayal, separation and single parenthood, and how those experiences ultimately led her to a career helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships. Together, Jodi and Anne discuss the power of counselling, the importance of understanding our family influences, and why seeking support is one of the bravest steps we can take.
You'll also learn Anne's practical communication framework, the Feedback Wheel, a simple tool that can help couples navigate difficult conversations with greater understanding and less defensiveness.
Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, healing from the past, or simply wanting to connect more deeply with the people you love, this episode offers wisdom, hope and practical takeaways.
Connect with Anne Sidebottom
www.sidebottom.com
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https://drjodirichardson.com
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In this special bonus episode of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined once again by counsellor, mental fitness coach and Morita Therapist Carly Taylor for an extended conversation from their recent live podcast recording.
Drawing on questions submitted by the audience, they discuss topics including workplace anxiety, preventing anxiety from becoming overwhelming, supporting children with anxiety, helping loved ones seek support, overcoming fears linked to past experiences, and finding more joy and balance in everyday life.
This episode is filled with practical strategies, compassionate insights and reassurance for anyone navigating anxiety, relationships, parenting and life's many uncertainties.

Connect with Carly Taylor:
https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/
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https://drjodirichardson.com
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What if anxiety isn't something to get rid of, but something to better understand?
In this special live recording of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson is joined by counsellor, mental fitness coach and Morita Therapist Carly Taylor for a powerful conversation about anxiety, attention, acceptance and what it means to live fully, even when life feels uncertain.
Drawing on the wisdom of Morita Therapy, a Japanese approach to mental wellbeing, Carly shares why anxiety often shows up around the things we care about most, and how shifting our attention can transform our experience. Together, Jodi and Carly explore the relationship between fear and desire, why fighting uncomfortable emotions can make them stronger, and how we can build our capacity to face life's inevitable challenges.
Through personal stories, practical strategies and thought-provoking metaphors, this conversation offers a compassionate and refreshing perspective on anxiety that will stay with you long after you've finished listening.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why anxiety often appears alongside the things that matter most
The powerful "two sides of the coin" metaphor for understanding fear
What Morita Therapy teaches about acceptance and emotional wellbeing
How attention shapes our experience of life
Why trying to control emotions can create more struggle
Practical ways to redirect attention when anxiety narrows your focus
How to strengthen your "challenge muscle" and build distress tolerance
The Japanese concept of Arugamama: "It is what it is. Now what needs to be done?"
This special live episode is filled with warmth, wisdom and practical insights to help you navigate anxiety with greater self-compassion and courage.
Connect with Carly Taylor:
https://www.carlytaylorcoaching.com.au/
Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson:
https://drjodirichardson.com
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When a relationship reaches a crossroads, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr Jodi Richardson speaks with Certified Gottman Therapist and Discernment Counsellor Anne Carter about navigating relationship challenges, managing anxiety during times of uncertainty, and understanding the options available when you're unsure about the future of your relationship.

Anne explains how discernment counselling differs from traditional couples therapy, why clarity can ease anxiety, and how couples can move forward with greater confidence, whether that means rebuilding their relationship or choosing a different path.

In this episode they discuss:
What discernment counselling is
How it differs from couples therapy
Managing anxiety during relationship uncertainty
The role of mindfulness and self-compassion
The three pathways available to couples at a crossroads
Why hope and clarity matter when making difficult decisions
Resources

Anne Carter | Well of Life Counselling & Therapy
https://www.welloflife.com.au

Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson
https://drjodirichardson.com

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