EP284: Self-Awareness Through Therapy with Annie Zimmerman

EP284: Self-Awareness Through Therapy with Annie Zimmerman

Author: Kristen Manieri January 9, 2024 Duration: 52:41

Over the past decade, therapy has shed its stigma and has become increasingly normalized. By speaking with a trained professional, we can gain the self-awareness necessary to make meaningful changes in the way we feel, think and behave. This week, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman shares insights from her book, Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Transform Your Life.  

 

Guest Bio

Dr. Annie Zimmerman is a psychotherapist and TikTok personality, working with clients from a psychodynamic approach. She has a PhD in psychology and lives in London where she has a thriving private practice. Her expertise centers on teaching clients how their early lives have formed strategies that might be contributing to unhelpful patterns in adulthood. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram @your_pocket_therapist.

 

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode284/ 

 

Mentioned in this Episode

Guest's book: Your Pocket Therapist: Break Free from Old Patterns and Transform Your Life 

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pocket-Therapist-Patterns-Transform/dp/0063349604 

Guest's website: https://www.therapyeastlondon.net/ 

 

Host Bio

Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me. 

 

Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com 

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