Bubble baths and face masks: that’s what we often see on social media when discussing self-love. However, is this a true reflection of what self-love and self-care entail? In this episode, psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer teaches us more about what true self-love and self-care are, and their importance.

If you want to contact Kelly Ziemer, you can send her an email at [email protected].

Below are the resources Kelly mentioned during the episode:

1. ⁠Dr. Barbara Fredrickson⁠ and their work on love
2. Researcher studying adverse effects of meditation: ⁠Dr. Willoughby Britton⁠ and the ⁠Cheetah House⁠
3. "⁠The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care⁠" by artist Deanna Zandt
4. ⁠PERMA theory⁠
5. ⁠An example⁠ of a Values worksheet
6. ⁠Hand on heart practice⁠

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What do you do if you suspect someone around you is struggling with suicidal thoughts but aren’t sure how to bring it up? And how can we support loved ones who’ve experienced trauma? In this episode, Dr. Joanne Mouthaan shares valuable insights on how to approach these topics and offer support.

💡 Thinking about suicide or worried about someone? Talking about it helps. You can reach out anonymously via www.113.nl or call 113 or 0800-0113.

Eating fewer carbs, moderate amounts of protein, and more fats — welcome to the ketogenic diet! While a ketogenic diet can have various effects on body and mind, did you know there are various types of ketogenic interventions? In this episode, Eline Dekeyster shares more about this topic.

High sensitivity, or sensory processing sensitivity, is increasingly discussed in popular media, but what does it actually mean to be highly sensitive? In this episode, Véronique de Gucht, associate professor at Leiden University, shares her expertise on this topic.

Imagine walking through a forest, when suddenly smell very familiar scent — it's the smell of a flower your grandmother used to grow in her graden! Instantly, memories flood back.. Sound familiar? There's a good chance you've had a psychedelic experience without even realising it! While psychedelics are often associated with drugs, these profound experiences can also be triggered by other means. In this episode, Aidan Lyon, a philosophical researcher specialising in Cognitive Psychology, delves deeper into this fascinating phenomenon.

If you wish to contact Aidan Lyon, please visit his website and fill out the contact form. Additionally, if you're interested in reading his book, 'Psychedelic Experience: Revealing the Mind,' you can also find it available on his website.

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Hosts: Priya Ramcharan and Aziza Vanterpool

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English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming Sepideh Saadat, a lecturer at Leiden University and a practicing clinical psychologist, as our guest on this episode. Join us as she guides us through the journey of pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

If you want to contact Sepideh Saadat, please get in touch via LinkedIn or Sepideh's University email.

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English spoken – In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we are excited to introduce our new hosts! Get to know them better with a Q&A session, where they share insights, interests, and what led them to dive into the world of psychology.

If you want to contact Aziza or Priya, please get in touch via LinkedIn and Instagram for Aziza and LinkedIn for Priya.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

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Welcome back to the Leiden Psychology Podcast! In this second season we continue to take you along into the world of psychology. We are excited for the episodes to come, stay tuned!

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English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with organisational psychologist Fieke Harinck. Fieke is an expert on negotiation, communication skills and improvisation and co-author of the book ‘The Art of Presenting’. She shares invaluable insights and advice on how to deliver impactful presentations that captivate your audience.

If you want to contact Fieke, please get in touch via Instagram: FiekeTekent

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English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Sophia Dittmar about starting a career in psychology. Sophia is currently studying the Economic and Consumer Psychology master's at Leiden University. We talk about what she learned from her internship, why she switched masters, and how to get the most out of any internship. Lastly, Sophia shares how she sees her future career in Psychology.

If you want to contact Sophia, please get in touch via Instagram: Sophia Dittmar

Are you considering changing your master's? Please contact your study adviser, students at Leiden University can find their study adviser here: Study advisers

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