# Agony Aunties: Can Therapy Really Alleviate Health Anxiety?

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 18 Jul 2025, 11 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/56a286de-6324-11f0-920c-774795d1ea76/media.mp3

In this episode, the Agony Aunties address a question about dealing with health anxiety, which started during pregnancy and has persisted for six years. The discussion covers various aspects, including the role of different therapies such as art therapy and somatic EMDR, understanding the impact of early childhood trauma, and how physiological changes after childbirth can amplify fear and anxiety. The Agony Aunties emphasise the importance of awareness, self-compassion, and having open, honest conversations with therapists to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. They also highlight that change and healing are gradual processes that can't erase past experiences but can help in developing a more compassionate relationship with oneself. Follow Julia on Instagram for more tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life’s challenges: @juliasamuelmbe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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