Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by Jo Mitchell.

Jo is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, PhD and Founding Director of The Mind Room, a private psychology practice based in Melbourne. Jo works with professionals and performers in sports, medicine, small business, and creative industries. Her focus is on building lives with meaning and connection and the management of burnout and mental illness.

Jo completed her PhD in the field of well-being science and is passionate about utilising well-being design and creative cultural experiences to promote health and well-being outside of the therapy room. You can find more on Jo and The Mind Room at themindroom.com.au.

We cover a range of topics:
- Lessons from a decade running a psychology private practice
- Finding the right partner to launch a practice
- The importance of language when working with clients
- Coaching vs psychologists
- Why our client aims should be thriving, not just serviving
- ... and more.

Jo's book recommendations on the show:
- Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
- Bitter Sweet by Susan Cain

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by the University of Melbourne’s Senior Research Fellow Dr. Scott Griffiths.

Scott is an award-winning researcher, author and speaker who heads up the Physical Appearance Research Team at UniMelb. His research focuses on body image and psychological issues for which body image is a central element — so this could include eating disorders, body dysmorphia and anabolic steroid dependence. Scott is particularly interested in how gender influences different experiences of body image and there is a fantastic TEDX talk where he delves into muscle dysmorphia in males which is well worth checking out. You can find more on Scott at DrScottGriffiths.com.

We cover a range of topics:
- Pathways to finding your passion
- Eating disorder stigma
- The state-of-the-nation of eating disorder research
- What is body dysmorphia, and how do clinicians identify it
- Male muscle dysmorphia
- TikTok's role in eating disorders
- Working with social media giants to prevent disorders

Scott's book recommendation on the show: Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Dazz and Byron join guests to delve into the latest in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to welcome highly respected clinical psychologist and academic, Professor Kim Felmingham to the show.

Kim is the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, along with being the Director of both the Brain and Mental Health Research Hub, and the Trauma, Anxiety and Stress Lab. With a combination of 20 years of clinical experience and hundreds of published articles, Kim is recognised for her work investigating the neurobiology of PTSD and the neurological mechanisms underlying exposure therapy. Suffice to say, Kim is truly at the forefront of the field of Trauma and PTSD.

Please enjoy the wealth of knowledge, humour and insights from Kim covering:

- How clinicians should be working with PTSD
- The importance of narrative restructuring when working with trauma clients
- Exploring psychedelics in trauma recovery

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private practice supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing across a variety of presentations ranging from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. She has a particular interest in working with anxiety and personality disorders, and teaching the next generation of practitioners.

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and warmth from Bentia covering:

- A therapist's playbook from over ten years in private practice
- What traits and features make a skilled psychologist
- The importance of client distress in effective change

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the biomedical model to co-authoring the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice. Brett is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Conveener of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Melbourne. Before taking up this role in 2023, Brett worked in private practice here in Australia for several years. You can find Brett through UniMelb's find an expert page. 

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and strong opinions from Brett covering:

- Why psychiatric medication isn't the solution to mental health challenges
- The background to the DSM's evolution
- Why more psychologists should use exposure therapy 

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Abi Brooker is a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include exploring the experiences of wellbeing and distress at university and during times of transition. She was a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, where she project managed a seminal work that identified ways teaching practices and curriculum design could promote students' psychological wellbeing. The project culminated in a vast online resource for educators found at http://unistudentwellbeing.edu.au. And among all of this, Abi is an award-winning lecturer on topics such as development across the lifespan, and you can find Abi on LinkedIn. 

Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Abi covering:

- The future of education: what universities should be teaching
- AI: why platforms like ChatGPT need ethics training
- The power of chance: influences on academic direction

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Nick Haslam is a Professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Nick is a prolific researcher with expertise in personality, social and clinical psychology. He has published 10 books and more than 280 articles or book chapters and regularly contributes to The Conversation, Inside Story and the Guardian. He has been Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate), a member of the ARC College of Experts, Head of the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and President of the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists. You can find Nick on LinkedIn. 

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and humour from Nick covering:

- Concept creep: what is it, and why should we care?
- Stigma: the upside and downside of mental health stigma
- Why psychology is more than a health science 

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Dr Stephen McKenzie is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne. Stephen has decades of experience in many areas of psychology, including depression, addiction, mindfulness, and online education, and has recently pioneered the novel paradigm Reality Psychology. He has authored several bestselling books, including Mindfulness for Life, Heartfulness and, more recently, Reality Psychology. You can find Stephen through UniMelb's Find an expert.

Please enjoy the wisdom and knowledge from Stephen covering:
- Mindfulness becoming a victim of its popularity
- How to get in touch with deep reality
- What we can learn from ancient wisdom traditions

Hosts: 
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]). 
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Andy Perfors is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne.  An MIT and Stanford graduate, Andy is a renowned cognitive scientist focusing on higher cognition research, which explores concepts, language, decision-making, information and misinformation transmission, and cultural and social evolution and change. Andy is the Deputy Director of the Complex Human Data Hub at UniMelb. Find Andy via his website www.perfors.net or on Twitter @AndyPerfors.

Please enjoy an informative and heart-warming conversation with Andy:
- How stuffed animals can teach statistics
- Letting go of perfectionism 
- The power of emotional knowledge
- Life wisdom on dealing with identity, anxiety, and the unknown

Hosts: 
- Byron McCaughey ([email protected]). 
- Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])

Byron and Dazz explore anxiety in this episode of the Psyched Podcast.
 
- The ups and downs of anxiety
- Difference between anxiety and stress
- Anxiety theories you should know
- Dealing with anxiety

Hosts: 
 - Byron McCaughey ([email protected]). 
 - Yu "Dazz" Liu ([email protected])