The Barbara Thompson Podcast
A space for honest conversations about relationships, identity, healing and being human.
Hosted by therapist Barbara Thompson, this podcast explores the emotional patterns, conditioning, self doubt, anxiety, overthinking and relationship dynamics that shape our lives. Through solo episodes and conversations with experts and inspiring guests, Barbara shares practical insights, honest reflections and thought provoking discussions to help you better understand yourself, your relationships and the way you move through the world.
If you’re ready for deeper conversations, self awareness, and honest truths this podcast is worth a listen.
The Barbara Thompson Podcast
Latest Episodes
I've sat in both chairs: What I wish I knew before my first therapy session
Walking into therapy for the first time can feel incredibly vulnerable. You might be wondering what to say, whether you'll cry, if your problems are "big enough," or what your therapist is really thinking.The truth is... I've wondered th...
Why self worth isn't built by positive thinking
What if the reason you still don't feel "good enough" has nothing to do with positive thinking?In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about self worth. So many of us believe that if we just thought more positive...
Why you never feel good enough
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough, no matter how hard you try?In the very first episode of The Barbara Thompson Podcast, I explore one of the most common core beliefs I see in my counselling practice: "I'm not enough." Together...
Anxiety is trying to tell you something
In this episode I talk openly about anxiety. What it actually is, what it can feel like in the body and why it looks different for all of us.For me anxiety showed up through grief, people pleasing, disconnection from myself and staying i...
How do you know if you are on the right path?
So many of us think that if something is right it should feel easy. The right path will challenge you just as much as it inspires you. It will stretch you, confront you and sometimes even scare you not because it’s wrong, but because it’s growi...