It’s Sophie’s birthday so she’s away on a jolly which means this week Lucy is joined by Anna, who’s back on the podcast! 🥳

We dive into emotional regulation, somatics, nervous system regulation and practical ways to manage stress and big emotions in everyday life. Anna shares her top tips for emotional resilience and how somatic practices can help you feel more grounded and present. Trust us, this simple method is going to change your day!

We also talk about poetry, creativity and why Anna is choosing to create for creativity’s sake — not to monetise it. In a world obsessed with side hustles and productivity, we explore what it means to make art without turning it into a business, and why creative expression can exist without a financial goal.

And of course… Punch the Monkey. Who is looking out for this sweet little outcast?

If you love self-development podcasts, conversations about emotional growth, creative living, mental health chats and funny sister energy, this episode is for you.

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