Lessons in Self Worth

Why do relationships sometimes trigger anxiety, jealousy, or the feeling that you’re not enough, even when things seem fine on the surface? I’m Carly Ann , a psychotherapist and coach specialising in self-esteem and self-worth . I work with people who appear capable and self-aware on the outside, but internally struggle with self-doubt, rumination, perfectionism, or relationship anxiety . You migh...

You trust your partner… so why does jealousy still hit? The obsessing , the overthinking , the anxiety that makes you question yourself and your relationship. In this episode, psychotherapist Carly Ann explores why even self-aware, capable people struggle with jealousy, anxious thoughts, and insecure attachment , and shares a powerful mindset shift that can change how you experience love and conne...

If you struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, or feeling not good enough, ands it impacts your anxiety and wellbeing - you’re in the right place. Honestly, a lot of people look confident and happy on the outside but privately feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, anxious attachment, perfectionism, and self-criticism. In this episode, I (Psychotherapist and Self-Esteem Specialist, Carly Ann) op...

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Do you care too much about what other people think? Are you constantly comparing yourself socially and feel like everyone else is more successful, more confident, more together than you? In this episode, I talk about low self-esteem and the exhausting habit of comparing yourself to colleagues, exes, friends, and other mums. From overthinking group chats and replaying conversations to scrolling soc...

These affirmations are made with love for anyone caught in the anxious avoidant trap/cycle. This community knows push and pull relationship and how anxiety provoking it is Listen to this if you need to stabilise and reclaim your sense of self These words from Carly Ann are designed to help regulate your nervous system, soften anxiety, and support attachment healing without pressure or force. Perfe...

⁠HERE⁠⁠ are all the details for The Self-Worth RESET, make sure you join up today If you are feeling not good enough and currently working on Self-Esteem, it’s very possible you get stuck in your thoughts. Perhaps overthinking what was said, worrying about a text, replaying a mistake, chasing reassurance, getting jealous, or even caring too much what someone thinks… This isn’t because you’re “too...

HERE are all the details for The Self-Worth RESET, make sure you join up today Are you doing the work on your low-self-esteem? If you have recently had a wake-up call that it's time to improve your self-worth, you're in the right place. In this episode, I give you three common patterns I see how up again and again in people with low self-esteem. There are clear patterns that quietly shape...

If you struggle with self-worth and self-esteem, this podcast is for you. Self-worth shapes how you think, feel, and show up in your relationships, your work, and your everyday life. When it’s low, it often shows up as anxious attachment, jealousy, overthinking, obsession, perfectionism, mood swings, anxiety, people-pleasing, and constant worrying. Hosted by Carly Ann, this podcast helps you under...

If someone is living rent-free in your head, this episode is for you. Are you obsessing, overthinking, worrying, and constantly day-dreaming? As a therapist (and ex anxious attacher!), the key steps that actually help you get your life back. You’ll learn how to stop putting your happiness and self-worth into another person and start rebuilding happiness, self-trust, and peace from within anxious a...

Living with an anxious mind doesn’t mean happiness is out of reach. In this episode I explore with you what it’s really like to build a fulfilling life while overthinking, worrying and feeling everything deeply, and how happiness can still show up anyway You might think happiness isn't possible, or it doesn't last for you - but happiness is something you can create, even when you have an anxious m...

Why do so many adults who experienced childhood trauma struggle with self-respect? This episode explores how early childhood wounds shape self-worth, boundaries, and the tendency to tolerate less than we deserve as an adult I hope by understanding the survival strategies formed in childhood, you can begin replacing the tendency to self-abandon and lose yourself with SELF LOVE...and start rebuildin...

Today’s episode isn’t an easy listen if you grew up in tough circumstances that impact you today. This episode is especially for you if you ever notice yourself acting in ways that don’t feel true to who you are or if you struggle to hold onto your sense of dignity I explore ‘developmental trauma’ and how early experiences of neglect, misattunement, or ongoing stress can shape your adult life toda...

Is anxious attachment or worry causing you pain right now? This episode is for the woman that is absolutely determined to stop being taken over and hijacked by emotions, triggers, and the past! What if your journey is not about “fixing” your anxiety or fixing yourself… instead it is about having a new kind of relationship with your anxiety and with yourself? In this first episode of 2026, I’m taki...

Work with Carly Ann HERE Follow Carly Ann on Instagram HERE This meditation is a gentle shield for moments that feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating difficult conversations, challenging people, intense relationships, or emotionally charged situations, this practice helps you stay grounded without taking everything personally. It’s designed to support you in remaining true to yourself, less...

In this episode I (Carly Ann) am honoured to sit with mental health counsellor Lara Land for an honest and important conversation about trauma and recovery. As you will hear, Lara is a compassionate expert - she is qualified, realistic, and so passionate which is what this podcast is all about. This is really one not to be missed if you are interested in trauma recovery for yourself or clients. We...

Send us a text Listen if you self-sabotage If you’ve ever wondered why you keep falling into the same habits, the same blocks, or the same frustrating cycles, this episode is going to hit home. I'm diving deep into self-sabotage (the quiet, often unconscious ways you get in your own way and hold yourself back from the life, relationships, success, and happiness you’re trying to create) You’ll...

Send us a text If you worry and spiral, this episode is with you in mind.  I'm thinking of you if you catch yourself fixating on a mistake you made, or worrying about someone abandoning you, or worrying about what might go wrong...and it takes over your mind and can be paralysing. This pattern is truly a therapy insight, this is a key part of education for managing worry and it could really m...

Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the moments that send us spinning and spiralling. Christina Lane joins us for an honest conversation about what a spiral really is, how to recognise the early signs, and how to support yourself so you can respond instead of react . We explore whether it’s truly possible to stop being triggered by certain things, why triggers happen in the first pla...

Send us a text Understanding self-esteem and recognising if you’re anxiety is related to low self-worth In this episode we will spend some quality time breaking down the most common signs of low self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale which is a trusted psychological tool for measuring a person’s overall self-esteem Recognising low self-esteem is important because it helps you understand...

Send us a text We break down the common mindset pattern that shows up in the therapy room over and over again - it  fuels shame, anxiety, and low self-worth - the subtle thinking style that convinces you you’re always behind, always falling short, and never quite “enough.” If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly judging yourself, this episode will help you understand why . If you have goals,...

Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like your happiness depends on other people’s approval, or like you keep losing yourself trying to be “enough” this podcast is for you.  Stop Giving Your Self-Worth & Happiness to Someone or Something Else is your reminder that you don’t have to keep chasing validation - you can reclaim your confidence, peace, and power today. Carly Ann shares important thera...

Send us a text In this episode you will be given a simple therapy framework that could help you make sense of any problem, and actually interrupt it in real time. This is truly a powerful therapeutic framework designed to give you key insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and habits. Meaning you can break old subconscious patterns and cycles. You’ll learn this too...

Send us a text Getting triggered over and over can be exhausting. It is frustrating when you can't control your reaction to the same trigger. If your triggers have been running the show lately, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into what it means to be triggered. I’ll walk you through four key pieces of psychoeducation that will completely change the way you see your triggers. This...

Send us a text Is morning anxiety a problem? Mornings is one of the times people can feel in a real funk Waking up with a racing heart, a clouded mind, or a sense of dread is a common theme and I believe the sooner we get a handle of our mornings the sooner we can start the day of fresh and feeling more like ourselves (and happy!)  In this episode, we dive into how to help when mornings can feel l...