Know Your Own Psychology

In this episode I talk about all things eating. This is a topic which often generates lots of interest, not least because for many women and increasingly for men too, what we eat can be linked to how we feel about our weight, shape and body image. I discuss comfort eating, diets and the differences and similarities between restrictive vs overeating. I hope you enjoy it. If you need any support around your eating, please do seek appropriate professional help. https://support.beateatingdisorders.org.uk https://supportedscotland.org

In this weeks episode of the podcast I am talking about childhood conditioning. What it is and how to challenge it. I also share my thoughts on the process of incremental change and how this is 'lifetime work'. The episode is designed to be a mini therapeutic session with time for you to hit pause, reflect and answer some key questions. And don't forget send me a message for some accountability on the one change you are going to make. To reserve your place on the FREE 'Your Fence Psychology' webinar visit the link www.knowyourownpsychology.com/female. I hope you love this episode and it gives you a greater insight into your childhood conditioning.

In this weeks podcast I am talking to Hannah Bardell, Member of Parliament for the Livingston constituency. Hannah is also one of my oldest friends and has been on quite a journey from a  small-town in West Lothian to a prominent female politician. Along the way there have been highs and lows. Terrorist attacks on Parliament while she and her team were locked down inside, working from Westminster with all the challenges that brings, BREXIT and some inspiring work on deaths that happen abroad. 

In 2015, Hannah came out to her friends and family and in 2016 follow this up by doing so professionally. This month is LGBT history month and so I wanted to ask Hannah on the podcast to talk about the interface between psychology and politics, her experiences of coming out and what's next for her. 

This was such a fun yet insightful conversation. Hope you enjoy listening. 

In episode 16 of the podcast, I am talking to Dr Wallace J Nichols. Wallace is a marine biologist turned ‘blue mind’ advocate and author. In this episode, you are going to hear about how Wallace has dedicated his life to the healing power of water, how water helped him personally after a devastating fire ripped through his family home in 2020 and how ‘blue mind’ is something that we can all incorporate into our daily lives to feel happier and healthier without spending lots of cash or living on the beach.

This was such an exciting episode for me! As a kid who took to the water early and an ex competitive swimmer, I’ve have a long-standing affinity with the water. I’ve also toyed with how I might incorporate blue mind principles into my own therapeutic work.

 This is a wonderful conversation with someone who simply wants to spread the science behind why water can be such a powerful element in our lives. I was so grateful to be able to connect with Wallace from all the way across the pond. I hope you love this episode as much as I did. Enjoy. And as Wallace says, I wish you water.

Check out Wallace's book 'Blue Mind' at the link below. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Mind-Happier-Connected-Better/dp/0349139571/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LO7N9EN54VLJ&keywords=blue+mind&qid=1674599183&sprefix=blue+mind+%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

You can also find him on instagram @wallacejnichols

Today on the podcast I am talking to Kirsty Mulcahy, founder of Soberbuzz Scotland and SkyRose Coaching. Kirsty has went from party girl to alcoholic to living her best life alcohol free. Five years sober in December last year, Kirsty’s life mission is to show people that there is another way to live life to the fullest without wasting your weekends hungover and regretting your life choices.

Kirsty trained with Animas Coaching and holds an accredited diploma in transformational coaching. She has worked for various drug and alcohol charities, including in HMP Edinburgh where she supported offenders and their families in recovery. Kirsty currently volunteers for CARDS Rowan Alba. Having set up Soberbuzz 3 and a half years ago and qualifying as a coach, Kirsty has supported hundreds of people to address their relationship with alcohol.

This is a fantastic conversation for anyone who has wondered about the role alcohol plays in their life. Kirsty herself is warm, engaging and simply a top human being. So, whether you are already living alcohol free, are sober-curious or just simply interested, I know you’ll get a lot of value from this one. You can find Kirsty on instagram @kirsty_skyrosecoaching or @soberbuzzscotland.

In the first episode of 2023, I talk to you about 5 things I believe everyone should know before they begin therapy. This felt like a timely episode, as I know many people are considering how they might make changes in their lives and therapy is often the place they start.

In this bitesize episode I discuss therapeutic alliance, how your therapist should be able to tell you the hard stuff, transference and that therapists are just human too. I also talk about how therapy is an investment. I hope it's helpful to those of you perhaps considering addressing things in therapy this year. 

To join the waiting list for my online programme click the link below. 

https://www.knowyourownpsychology.com/pl/2147634788

All other enquiries, email me - [email protected]. 

In this end of year review, I talk about kindness and compassion. Why it's good for us and the benefits we can see when we are kind to both self and others. I also discuss visibility and how a recent tweet I sent out into the world about THAT Netflix documentary (the Meghan and Harry one) got me thinking about negativity bias. Finally, I discuss why I believe new years resolutions are often unhelpful and a few tweaks you can make to the intentions you are setting for 2023. In the bonus reflective section, I pose 5 questions for you to journal on as you bring 2022 to a close. Thank you to all who have supported me in 2022. I have a full and grateful heart. 

Book recommendations:

The Five Side Effects of Kindness by Dr David Hamilton 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Side-Effects-Kindness-Happier/dp/B06VVBRV3G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y2BHDOIZS2QB&keywords=the+5+side+effects+of+kindness&qid=1672264862&s=books&sprefix=the+5+side+effec%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-1

Compassionate Mind by Dr Paul Gilbert 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Compassionate-Mind/dp/B00D8TEBDM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=compassionate+mind+paul+gilbert&qid=1672264970&s=audible&sprefix=compassionate+mind+paul+%2Caudible%2C146&sr=1-1

In this weeks episode of the podcast I talk about not just surviving the festive period, but thriving. In it, I cover things that deplete us in the areas of time, money and energy, getting intentional about how we want our Christmas to be and the relational dynamics that can trip us up and what to do about them. This is a nice short episode to make sure you star your December as you mean to go on.