In this refreshingly honest episode, we’re joined by UK-based anxiety therapist Becca Upton—a boss woman who skips the fluff and dives straight into the real work of healing. Becca shares her expert insight on anxiety, chronic overthinking, and why most of us are way too hard on ourselves. (Spoiler alert: that critical voice in your head? It’s not the truth.) Together, we explore how our early attachment experiences, thought patterns, and survival responses shape the way we deal with stress, and how we can finally start to rewrite those patterns with compassion and clarity. Becca also walks us through the different therapeutic approaches she uses—and how they show up in real-life conversations, not just clinical textbooks. We also talk generational differences in mental health stigma, and what it’s like navigating anxiety in a society that still praises burnout and emotional suppression. Plus, Becca offers tangible tools to quiet your inner critic and start showing up as your full, human, healing self.

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• What She Said: Becca shares 2 meaningful reminders to keep at the forefront of your brain - tune in to hear them!
• Becca's Website: https://beccauptontherapy.co.uk/
• Becca's Blog: https://beccauptontherapy.co.uk/blog
• Becca's Instagram: @the_no_bullshit_therapist https://www.instagram.com/the_no_bullshit_therapist/
• Guided audios: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenobullshittherapist/membership
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• Intro music by Cymatix
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This time, we are diving into the cultural clash between hustle and stability. In this episode, we unpack the mindset shift from “follow your passion no matter what” to “find a job with benefits and a retirement plan.” Why do older generations often value security while younger ones chase fulfillment? What happens when you realize your dream job… doesn’t pay the bills? Or when your stable career leaves you feeling stuck? Join us as we explore how our upbringing, economic realities, and societal values shaped our views on work, worth, and what success really looks like. Whether you’re burned out from the grind or feeling guilty for not chasing a ‘big dream,’ this one’s for you. It’s a candid conversation about ambition, burnout, survival, and redefining what it means to build a meaningful career — no matter what generation you’re in.

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• What She Said: "Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton
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• Microphone flags by Impact PBS
• Intro music by Cymatix
• Logo by @makariann
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