In the first part of this two-part episode, we discuss meaning and purpose. And we cover a lot of ground; we introduce the existential therapy of Irving Yalom; find out about our core values, what happens when you act contrary to core beliefs, the choice between peaches and chocolate cake and we answer a listener question.

10: What lights you up

A lighthearted appreciation of good and useful therapy and a discussion of what therapy is and why it is good for you with the aim of demystifying the process and destigmatising mental illness and psychological distress. Each week we focus on a different topic, such as types of therapy or issues such as anxiety or body image. Contact us with your low-stakes problems for our anti-agony aunt corner which we will read at the end of the show on thankstherapy@gmail.com