The Adversity Psychologist podcast focuses lived experience of adversity with additional discussion around the psychological principles of coping and learning following adverse situations.
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 7 Guest: James Lindsay In this episode I talk to James Lindsay author of “Befriending my Brain” about the lived experience of psychosis. We Talk: ·What is psychosis ·Signs that something wasn’t right ·Receiving a diagnosis ·Support from others ·Coping strategies ·Helping others through sharing your journey. Find James: […]
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 6 Guest: Dr Emma Cotterill & Host Dr Tara Quinn In this special episode we discuss our new book “Mental Health Micro Gains 50 Small Actions That Will Make a Difference To Your Wellbeing” We Talk: ·The concept behind the book ·What is marginal gains theory and micro gains
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Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 5 Guest: Edit B Kiss. In this episode I talk to Edit B Kiss about Trauma. Edit a no1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She has over 20 years of experience in spiritual practices and trauma healing, We cover: ·Energy healing ·How releasing emotional traumas, and
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 4 Guest: Maike Mullenders In this episode I talk to Maike Mullenders, who is a counsellor and yoga teacher and author of The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance. It recounts her childhood, growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 3 Guest: Chrissie Henson In this episode I talk to Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Coach Chrissie Henson. Chrissie is the author of the book “A look inside the therapy room”. We cover: ·Accessing therapy as a person with a disability ·Being a therapists with a disability ·Deconstructing the
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Sarah Swann In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swann Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019.She now has a thriving
Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 1 Guest: Dr Pam Spurr In this episode I talk to Dr Pam Spurr- Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster & Author. We Cover: ·Navigating life changing injury ·Experiencing sight lossfollowing trauma. ·Managing cognitive dissonance when faced with a massive life challenge ·Readjustment andtransition ·The challenge to sense of self through ·Fear
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Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 5 Guest: In this episode I talk to Dr Kirsty Harris about her lived experience of endometriosis. Kirsty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘Coping with Endometriosis- Bringing Compassion to Pain Shame & Uncertainty. We cover: ·What exactly is endometriosis ·How it can impact both our physical
Podcast Show Notes Series8 Episode 4 Guest: In the second of a two episodes on Suicide, I talk to Suicide Prevention Trainer Rose Rowkins. Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation suicide prevention training. We cover: ·Conversations around suicide- why is it hard to talk about suicide ·Why should we start conversations around suicide-
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Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to actor, comedian & writer Chris Willoughby about his lived experience of mental health and getting people talking. We cover: ·Chris’s journey with depression and suicide ·Starting conversations about mental health. ·Men and mental health – breaking barriers to conversations ·Getting Britain
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