Health & Fitness / 3 September, 2026 / My Baba

Parental Control, Ep 142: Why Do People Have Affairs? Anna Williamson On Infidelity, Relationships And Rebuilding Trust

Why do people have affairs, and is infidelity ever as simple as one person being in the wrong?

In this episode of My Baba’s Parental Control podcast, Ellie Thompson sits down with presenter, relationship expert and counsellor Anna Williamson, host of the hit podcast The Affair. Now in its sixth season, the series explores real-life stories of infidelity from every perspective, uncovering the emotions, motivations and consequences behind one of our most complicated relationship taboos.

Anna and Ellie talk about why people cheat, the impact affairs can have on relationships and family life, and whether couples really can rebuild trust after betrayal.

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About Anna Williamson

Anna first found fame presenting children’s TV, but behind the scenes, she was battling crippling anxiety. This lead her to become a coach on the hit TV show Celebs Go Dating (Channel 4), write bestselling self-help books, and launch a private coaching practice. From Breaking Mad on anxiety to Breaking Mum and Dad on parenthood and How Not to Lose It for children’s mental health, her mission is to break the stigma and offer practical, relatable support.

Anna has worked closely with charities like Mind, YoungMinds, and Childline to break the stigma around mental health, and shared expert advice on This Morning, Loose Women, and Good Morning Britain, making mental health support more accessible.

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