In Therapy with Alex Howard

In Therapy with Alex Howard is a first-of-its-kind series that places you directly in the therapy room. Join us as we follow every step of people’s journeys, both in and outside of the therapy room, and learn the tools to unlock your true potential.

How Your Obsession with Perfection Could Be Sabotaging Love | Belle Bonus Episode 12/20/2024

How Your Obsession with Perfection Could Be Sabotaging Love | Belle Bonus Episode In this bonus episode of In Therapy, we explore how Belle's obsession with looking "perfect" is backfiring. She opens up about how her focus on flawless appearance is attracting shallow relationships, leaving her unfulfilled. I explain a profound truth: to find a deep, meaningful connection, you must first transform your relationship with yourself. Discover why balancing self-pride and authenticity is key to attracting the right kind of love. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545505

Catching Up with Belle: 5 Months After Therapy 12/20/2024

Catching Up with Belle: 5 Months After Therapy It’s been 5 months since Belle finished her therapy journey, and we’re checking in to see how things are going! In this final vlog, Belle gets real about life post-therapy—the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. She shares how she’s using the tools she learned, what’s been challenging, and how she’s continuing to grow. If you’ve ever wondered what life really looks like after therapy, this one’s for you. Belle’s journey reminds us that healing doesn’t stop when therapy ends, and that every step forward (even the messy ones) counts. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545485

Your Past Is Not Your Future | Belle Episode 8 12/20/2024

Your Past Is Not Your Future | Belle Episode 8 It’s Belle’s final episode, marking the culmination of her incredible journey. Since our last session, she’s embraced major life changes, moving back in with her parents and continuing to work hard to integrate the tools and insights she’s gained along the way. Therapeutic work isn’t about erasing the past but healing from it so we can open up to new possibilities in the present and the future. Belle’s journey shows how commitment and courage can break the hold of past narratives, allowing her to live life on her own terms. Her story is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t define you—it’s the work you do now that shapes your future. I hope her journey inspires you to take that first step toward healing, growth, and awakening your full potential. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545470

Why Self-Love is the Key to Lasting Relationships | Belle Episode 7 12/20/2024

Why Self-Love is the Key to Lasting Relationships | Belle Episode 7 Belle has made incredible progress on her journey of self-discovery—becoming more emotionally honest, silencing her inner critic, and nurturing a stronger sense of self-worth. Today, we’re diving even deeper into her healing process by addressing a lingering wound: the trauma from her last relationship. In this powerful session, Belle learns that true self-love means honouring her emotions, expressing them authentically, and valuing her own healing above the weight of the past. By confronting the version of her ex she has been holding onto in her heart, she begins to release the pain and rediscover her inner strength. Through this transformative process, Belle lets go of old wounds, deepens her connection to herself, and steps into a brighter, freer future with renewed self-assurance. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545440

How to Break Free from Body Image Shame | Belle Episode 6 12/20/2024

How to Break Free from Body Image Shame | Belle Episode 6 In this episode of In Therapy, we delve into Belle’s struggles with her body image, which we soon learn began with her father’s criticisms during her childhood. Over time, these judgments became ingrained, transforming into a harmful internal narrative that controls her sense of self-worth. When we shine a light on our inner critic, we often realise it’s pushing us to meet unattainable ideals, draining us in the process. By consciously choosing not to engage, we begin to reclaim the energy it has stolen. Though it’s a gradual process, each step away from harsh self-criticism is a step toward body acceptance and self-love. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545425

How To Get Rid Of Your Inner Critic (For Good) | Belle Episode 5 12/20/2024

How To Get Rid Of Your Inner Critic (For Good) | Belle Episode 5 In this episode, learn how to get rid of your inner critic (for good)! Watch as I teach Belle a powerful technique to help her stand up to her inner critic—something you can learn and apply yourself. Our most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves, and self-worth is built through ongoing actions. How we choose to engage with ourselves either strengthens or undermines our self-esteem. Learning to counter our inner critic and reclaim our power is essential to reshaping this relationship. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545390

How Childhood Emotional Neglect Affects Self-Love as Adults | Belle Episode 4 12/20/2024

How Childhood Emotional Neglect Affects Self-Love as Adults | Belle Episode 4 This episode of In Therapy explores Belle's childhood and the lack of emotional support that shaped her struggles with self-criticism and anxiety. We discuss how unmet emotional needs in childhood lead to unresolved wounds that affect self-love, relationships, and mental health as adults. Learn how early experiences shape your worldview and discover ways to heal and meet your emotional needs. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545380

Why Rejecting Your True Self is Self-Harm | Belle Episode 3 12/20/2024

Why Rejecting Your True Self is Self-Harm | Belle Episode 3 This episode of In Therapy explores how rejecting your true self can be a form of self-harm. When you constantly pretend to be someone you're not, it becomes impossible to truly feel love or connection because others are relating to a false version of you. By embracing authenticity and living from a more genuine place, you allow yourself to experience deeper connections, greater happiness, and a life that feels more aligned with who you really are. Discover why being authentic makes everything in life easier and how you can start living more authentically today. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545375

Why Surviving Trauma is a Sign of Strength | Belle Episode 2 12/20/2024

Why Surviving Trauma is a Sign of Strength | Belle Episode 2 In this episode of In Therapy, Belle opens up about the key events she calls the 'troughs'—the moments she believes are at the root of her struggles. As we explore further, it becomes clear that these events are just symptoms of deeper issues from her past. Join us as we uncover the layers of Belle's trauma and the profound impact it has had on her life. In Therapy is a series that follows real people on their therapeutic journeys. In this season, we tackle common struggles like toxic self-talk, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545370

Toxic Self-Talk: What It Is & How to Stop It | Belle Episode 1 12/20/2024

Toxic Self-Talk: What It Is & How to Stop It | Belle Episode 1 In this first episode of In Therapy, we dive into toxic self-talk— what is toxic self-talk, why it happens, and how to overcome toxic self-talk. Gain practical tools and insights to help you break free from negative thinking patterns and transform your mindset. In Therapy is a series that follows real people on their therapeutic journeys. In this season, we tackle common struggles like toxic self-talk, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, and childhood trauma. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545340

Introducing Belle... (Series Trailer) 12/20/2024

Introducing Belle... (Series Trailer) NEW SERIES OF IN THERAPY OUT NOW. Each series of In Therapy follows one person's therapeutic journey, told in weekly episodes. Join us as Belle, this season’s courageous client, opens up about her experiences with vulnerability, self-worth, and her relationships with men. We'll also dive into powerful themes like toxic self-talk, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, relationship trauma, and childhood wounds. Through her bravery and dedication, you'll gain valuable tools and insights to help transform your own life. Don't miss this powerful exploration of healing and personal growth! /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/34545295

Q&A with Alex and Paul | Life After Loss 10/17/2023

Q&A with Alex and Paul | Life After Loss Join Alex and Paul for an insightful Q&A session as they delve deep into Paul's remarkable therapy journey and the transformative impact it has had on his life. In this candid conversation, they address questions from you, the audience, shedding light on Paul's personal experiences, offering valuable advice for those who've encountered life-changing events, and exploring the profound moments that have shaped Paul's life through this transformative process. Paul's Just Giving page: Awakening Program: Mentorship Program: /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28346237

Part 4: Hope | Life After Loss 10/16/2023

Part 4: Hope | Life After Loss In Part 4, witness the culmination of Paul's extraordinary inner transformation. After weeks of intensive healing work, he has now reached a place of emotional depth where he is able to listen to and hold his inner child, allowing him to process his childhood trauma. In the second half of this emotional closing episode, Paul writes and reads heartfelt letters at Zoey's memorial. Through this profound act, Paul's journey comes full circle, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity to find solace and closure even in the face of unimaginable loss. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28346231

Part 3: Hate | Life After Loss 10/15/2023

Part 3: Hate | Life After Loss Part 3 represents the most pivotal moment in Paul’s journey yet, as he confronts the darkest depths of his trauma head on. In the first part of the episode, Paul struggles to let himself feel the uncomfortable emotions he has towards his late daughter – feelings of anger, hate and rage. To get him out of his head and more into his body, in the second half of the episode I take Paul out of the therapy room for some trauma release work in the woods, yielding unexpected and cathartic results. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28346225

Part 2: Growth | Life After Loss 10/14/2023

Part 2: Growth | Life After Loss In Part 2, Paul embarks on the path of addressing deeply buried emotions that have haunted him since childhood, all from a place of vulnerability and self-compassion. Together, we explore the concept of listening to and connecting with your inner child, peeling away the layers of trauma, and learning to give voice to suppressed feelings. We also discuss the significance of creating distance from your inner critic, a powerful force that can often hinder your progress in healing and growth, and we emphasise that childhood trauma is not your fault. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28346219

Part 1: Grief | Life After Loss 10/13/2023

Part 1: Grief | Life After Loss In Part 1, we meet Paul, a 60-year-old father who lost his daughter to suicide just six months ago. Paul has locked all of his emotions in a box since he lost his mum at age three, and that this recent deeply traumatic event has caused the box to explode open, leaving him in a state of complete emotional overwhelm. In his first session with Alex, we learn that Paul is ready to confront the dark places he’s spent his life trying to escape and meet his pain head on. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28346216

Introducing Life After Loss 10/12/2023

Introducing Life After Loss Life After Loss takes you on an emotional and transformative journey alongside Paul, a father bravely confronting his unimaginable grief following the loss of his daughter to suicide. Throughout this season, we delve into ways to navigate grief, liberate yourself from childhood trauma, and unlock your full potential in life. We also explore a fundamental question: Is it possible to heal after the loss of a child? /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/28345190

Your Questions: Answered 04/18/2023

Your Questions: Answered Last week, we sent out an email asking those who signed up to the bonus materials to ask questions relating to Pierre’s journey (thank you so much to those of you who did). This week, I try my best to answer them. If you’d like to receive the bonus materials, and have a chance to ask me a question when we next do a Q&A video, please go to intherapy.alexhoward.com and follow the instructions. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26579232

4 Key Takeaways From Pierre's Journey 04/04/2023

4 Key Takeaways From Pierre's Journey This week, we deep-dive into four of the stand-out themes from Pierre's journey over the last eight weeks, and I provide some ways in which you can work with them more directly too. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26441625

Focus On WHO You Want To Be | Pierre Ep 8 03/21/2023

Focus On WHO You Want To Be | Pierre Ep 8 What’s the best way to achieve your goals? We are led to believe that by fixating on what we want, it will come true; however, the opposite is often true. Instead, by focusing on WHO we are becoming, and what we can influence in our lives now, we are growing regardless of whether we achieve our goals or not. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26260719

The Key To Breaking Bad Habits | Pierre Ep 7 03/07/2023

The Key To Breaking Bad Habits | Pierre Ep 7 “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” – Dalai Lama Pierre has learnt that when things become uncomfortable, procrastination is the safest response. The problem is, this only delays the inevitable pain and causes more suffering. Changing patterns we have been practising for decades is not easy, but it is absolutely possible with diligence and patience. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26156202

Are You Enough As You Are? | Pierre Ep 6 02/28/2023

Are You Enough As You Are? | Pierre Ep 6 Feeling enough doesn’t come from achieving goals or having success; it comes from a place of unconditional self-love. But it isn’t enough just to understand this; we have to really feel it deep inside of ourselves. Once we do that, we can begin to meet the world from a place of true strength. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26079303

Living With Imposter Syndrome | Pierre Ep 5 02/21/2023

Living With Imposter Syndrome | Pierre Ep 5 Many of us feel like imposters in our lives. We either feel like we don't deserve the success we have now or that which we dream of creating in the future. If we want to change our lives for the better, we have to let go of the old stories we tell ourselves... /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/26000082

Love Is The Fabric Of Who You Are | Pierre Ep 4 02/14/2023

Love Is The Fabric Of Who You Are | Pierre Ep 4 When we weren’t given the love and holding we needed as children, what can happen in adulthood is that we experience a sense of insatiable deficiency. To solve this, people often look to outside sources such as relationships, achievements, drugs or alcohol. However, the only true way to fill the void is from within... /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25927374

Why Hate And Rage Are Good For You | Pierre Ep 3 02/07/2023

Why Hate And Rage Are Good For You | Pierre Ep 3 People often think anger, hatred and rage are bad emotions, and should be avoided. But the more you process and move through these emotions, the more power and control you’ll have over your life. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25858353

Why Hate And Rage Are Good For You | Pierre Ep 3 02/07/2023

Why Hate And Rage Are Good For You | Pierre Ep 3 People often think anger, hatred and rage are bad emotions, and should be avoided. But the more we process and move through these emotions, the more power and control we have in our lives. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25858350

Healing Comes From Within | Pierre Ep 2 01/31/2023

Healing Comes From Within | Pierre Ep 2 In this week's episode, Pierre explains that one of his overriding feelings from childhood is that it must have been HIS fault that he was neglected; this is a common conclusion in many people who have experienced childhood trauma, and can only be healed from within... /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25786035

Overcoming Childhood Neglect | Pierre Ep 1 01/24/2023

Overcoming Childhood Neglect | Pierre Ep 1 This week, we meet 44-year-old Pierre, who’s come to In Therapy to overcome childhood trauma and achieve authentic self-worth. In this first session, Pierre and I explore his past and how it has affected him in adult life. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25712943

Pierre's Journey | Series Trailer 01/17/2023

Pierre's Journey | Series Trailer This series we’re following Pierre, whose life is overshadowed by a sense of unworthiness and a fear of rejection. Pierre has come to In Therapy to overcome childhood trauma and realise his true self-worth. Follow Pierre’s journey over the coming weeks as we release weekly episodes of his sessions with me. /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25634079

What Is Trauma? And Do You Have It? 01/05/2023

What Is Trauma? And Do You Have It? This week, I explore the subject of trauma – what it is, how it can shape our lives, and what you can do about it. If you want to go deeper, sign up to my free, five-part video series where I'll walk you through how to decode your trauma: www.decodeyourtrauma.com /episode/index/show/f23c410d-e601-45af-ba2a-836ed066d033/id/25410726

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