Why You Snap at the People You Love — and How to Stop, With Anna Mathur
About this episode
The episode discusses the reasons behind increased irritability and anger in women during midlife, featuring insights from psychotherapist Anna Mathur.
Have you ever completely lost your temper… and then immediately wondered, "What's wrong with me?" If you're finding yourself more irritable, more reactive, or snapping at the people you love in your 40s, you're not alone… and it may have far less to do with your personality than you think. This week, we're joined by psychotherapist, bestselling author and host of The Therapy Edit podcast, Anna Mathur, to unpack why so many women experience anger, overwhelm and rage during midlife. Together, we explore the hidden emotional load women carry, how perimenopause changes our stress response, why guilt keeps us stuck, and the small shifts that can help us feel like ourselves again. From learning the difference between anger and rage, to spotting the warning signs before you explode, repairing relationships after you've snapped, and finally giving yourself permission to rest without guilt… this conversation is filled with compassionate, practical tools every woman needs. If you've ever thought, "I don't recognise myself anymore," this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 | Why are we snapping at the people we love? 02:08 | Anna's breaking point after motherhood & the pandemic 05:48 |…
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