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 6 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Sarah & Alice Martin about Psychosis and their families experience of acute psychosis. Alice Martin is an academic advisor at the international college of management is Sydney and is in her fourth year of studying psychology at the university of technology in […]
3: “Dear Psychosis” Understanding and Navigating Psychosis Read More »
Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 2 Guests: April Baker & Dr Marc Abraham OBE In this episode I talk to April Baker CEO of Together Co and Vet Dr Marc Abraham OBE about tackling loneliness through animal connection and compassion. We cover: ·Recognising loneliness and isolation ·How it can go unnoticed ·Impact of loneliness
2: The Puuurfect Combination-Tackling Loneliness Through Animal Connection Read More »
Series 6 Episode 1 “Let’s talk Body Acceptance” In this episode I talk to Laura Adlington- Body Positivity Ambassador, Author, Clothing Designer and of course Great British Bake-off Finalist. We cover: ·Laura’s journey to the British Bake Off! ·Body Acceptance and society ·The impact of social media on body acceptance ·Body Shaming and the impact
Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 8 Guest: Tiffany Storrs In this episode I talk to Actress and Author Tiffany Storrs. Tiffany is atri-lingual actress andaward-winninghearing health advocate.Tiffany’s best-selling memoir,Adaptability,is a true story about how she overcame unthinkable odds stacked against her and transformed her pain into purpose.Tiffany suddenly lost her hearing after the birth
8: “Adaptability”- Hearing Loss & Transforming Pain into Purpose Read More »
Series5 Episode 7 In this episode I talk to Dr Eleanor Chatburn – HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, mental health researcher, and British Skin Foundation ambassador. Her passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of dermatology patients is informed by her lived experience with several chronic skin conditions. She recently launched a psychodermatology clinic at
Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 6 In this episode I talk to Debbie Weiss- who shares her story of personal adversity and learning how to start over again. Debbie has experienced so much in her life from lifelong weight struggles, financial struggles, parenting a neurodivergent child, supporting her family with mental health issues and
6: “Maybe I can!” It’s Never Too Late to Start Over Read More »
Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Mathilda Della Torre- Author and Refugee Advocate about her work and new book Conversations from Calais. We cover: ·Mathilda’s journey in to working with and supporting refugee’s ·The work of ‘Conversations from Calais’ ·Understanding key concepts and breaking down myths. ·Changing our
Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to the fantastic Ash Curry about living with Tourette’s. You may remember Ash was a guest talking about OCD in Series 3 Episode 5! We cover: ·What is Tourette’s and how can it present ·Assessment and diagnosis pathway ·Ash’s journey with Tourette’s ·Stigma
Podcast Show Notes Series5 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to Brooke Ellison. At age 11,Brooke Ellisonwas hit by a car, an accident that left her paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience.
Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 2 In this episode I talk to Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Clinical Psychologist about the impact of severe morning sickness known as HG. Dr Rosie is a specialist in perinatal and postnatal mental health. We cover: What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? How it can impact those who experience it. Its impact
