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  • Why We Can't Stop Replaying Our Worst Interview Answers

    Replaying your worst interview answer on a loop? You're not alone and it probably says less about you than you think. In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why we ruminate over interview mistakes, the difference between a poor answer and a poor candidate, and how to use post-interview embarrassment as information rather than punishment.

    🎧 Listen to the Professor Paul Gilbert Lessons in Psychology Compassion episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8b8a45e2-aa6a-4802-8e01-26ebd2d6a412/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N40b5TmxQko

    #InterviewAnxiety #SelfCompassion #InnerWorkPodcast

    💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!

    #psychologypodcast #chooseyourself

    📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries

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    🎧 Stay Connected With Me

    • 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
    • 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
    • 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
    • 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

    📚 My Books on Amazon

    • 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
    • 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
    • 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
    • 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
    • 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

    © Dr Marianne Trent

    17 min
  • Stressed All the Time? A Psychologist Explains What's Really Going On

    Ever wonder how much of your stress is actually yours or whether you've quietly picked up someone else's expectations along the way? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores where stress really comes from, the difference between acute and chronic stress, and the hidden costs of ignoring it, from sleep and relationships to burnout. She shares practical ways to audit your own pressure points, spot the "shoulds" driving your decisions, and figure out what's genuinely within your control.

    #StressManagement #PsychologyActually #MentalHealthPodcast

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:10 Where is your stress really coming from?
    • 03:40 Peer pressure and the comparison trap
    • 06:15 Are you ready, or just chancing it?
    • 08:20 The "shoulds" that add up
    • 10:05 Auditing what you can actually control
    • 12:30 Acute vs chronic stress
    • 15:50 Noticing stress in your body and mind
    • 17:40 A quick physical health check-in
    • 19:15 The real cost of ignoring stress: sleep
    • 23:00 The real cost of ignoring stress: relationships and joy
    • 25:50 Burnout and taking time off
    • 27:45 Quick-fire reflections
    • 30:20 Closing thoughts

    🎧 Listen to this episode What is the difference between stress and burnout? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a1592990-4561-48b4-b115-6809a77a2c84/ or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXjnKewNstM

    Links:

    🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join

    📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

    📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

    💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership

    🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses

    Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources

    📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

    💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

    Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:

    If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.

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    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

    © Dr Marianne Trent

    26 min
  • Why You've Stopped Trusting Yourself (And How to Start Again)

    What if the person you've stopped trusting is yourself? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why self-doubt often traces back to childhood experiences, and how to gently begin trusting your own judgement, hopes, and dreams again.

    #InnerWork #TrustYourself #mentalhealthawareness

    Grab Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream book: https://amzn.to/4d57H3c

    Another Inner Work Episode I think you’ll love: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bd386694-3b7e-4400-b628-b7bad1bedd74/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvlVQo3ORrs

    💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!

    #psychologypodcast #chooseyourself

    📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries

    ✉️ Email: [email protected]

    🎧 Stay Connected With Me

    • 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
    • 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
    • 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
    • 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

    📚 My Books on Amazon

    • 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
    • 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
    • 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
    • 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
    • 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent

    8 min
  • Why Do I Feel Guilty When I’m Off Sick From Work?

    Why can being signed off work feel like you're doing something wrong, even when you know you're genuinely unwell? Resting can become tangled up with guilt, productivity, and self-worth. In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why we compare ourselves to colleagues, feel the need to prove we're ill, struggle to switch off from work, and find it difficult to give ourselves permission to rest and recover.

    #WorkplaceMentalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #SelfWorth

    Listen or watch next: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9883f9ec-d1f3-4669-b3aa-57b191b26507/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp_61T3Jf8I

    💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!

    📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries

    ✉️ Email: [email protected]

    🎧 Stay Connected With Me

    • 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
    • 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
    • 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
    • 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

    📚 My Books on Amazon

    • 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
    • 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
    • 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
    • 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
    • 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent

    11 min
  • The Psychology Behind The Traitors: Trust, Lies & Human Behaviour - with Dr Ellie

    The Traitors is a game of lies, but what does it really reveal about how our brains decide who to trust? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Ellie Buckley to explore first impressions, thin slice judgements, confidence versus competence, and why our instincts often fail us. From roundtable pressure to the risks of over-trusting AI, they unpack how trust is built, broken, and manipulated both on reality TV and in everyday life. #PsychologyActually #TheTraitors #TrustAndDeception

    Timestamps

    • 00:00 Introduction: The Psychology Behind The Traitors
    • 01:09 Meet Dr Ellie Buckley
    • 01:41 Quick-Fire Round: Life Inside The Traitors
    • 04:03 Ellie and Ross: The Secret Couple
    • 06:50 Life Inside the Castle
    • 09:29 Trusting Your Own Instincts
    • 12:19 Thin-Slice Judgements and First Impressions
    • 14:46 In-Group Bias and Social Influence
    • 16:28 Suggestibility and Psychological Safety
    • 17:31 How Likeability Builds Trust
    • 18:20 Confidence vs Competence
    • 20:47 Why Our Judgements Can Be Wrong
    • 22:21 Trust, Mistakes and Real Relationships
    • 23:31 How Trust Is Built Through Evidence
    • 24:02 The Psychology of Team Building
    • 25:29 Trust After The Traitors
    • 26:18 Can We Trust AI?
    • 27:16 AI Therapy and Overtrusting AI
    • 29:16 Why Expertise Helps Spot AI's Mistakes
    • 30:39 Can We Trust People in Research?

    Other episode I think you’ll love: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/18bda108-fc14-4d33-9f8c-a4d6e038f4b3/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwb4Llv0hZc

    Links:

    📲 Connect with Dr Ellie Buckley https://www.instagram.com/dr_ellieb/?hl=en

    🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join

    📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

    📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

    💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership

    🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses

    Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources

    📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

    💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

    Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:

    If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

    © Dr Marianne Trent

    45 min
  • 5 One-Minute Habits That Help With Depression

    When depression makes even the smallest things feel enormous, knowing where to start can feel impossible. But sometimes, one minute is enough to begin making a small shift. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores five one-minute habits that helped her with depression and low mood. She discusses behavioural activation and why you may need to take action before motivation returns. You'll discover simple ways to clean something, go outside, connect with another living thing, complete one tiny task and practise purposeful self-care. Dr Marianne also explores sick leave, all-or-nothing thinking, self-worth and how small everyday actions can support recovery from depression.

    #Depression #MentalHealth #Psychology

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction: Why Small Things Feel Enormous
    • 02:05 Behavioural Activation: You Don't Need to Feel Better First
    • 04:18 My Own Experience With Low Mood
    • 05:32 Technique 1: Clean Something, Clean Anything
    • 09:14 Technique 2: Go Outside
    • 13:42 Technique 3: Interact With Another Living Thing
    • 17:08 Technique 4: Complete One Tiny Task
    • 19:45 Technique 5: Treat Yourself Purposefully
    • 23:12 A Personal Audit: Is Your Time Off Actually Helping?
    • 26:18 All-or-Nothing Thinking and Self-Worth
    • 28:55 Closing Thoughts

    Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N40b5TmxQko Also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXhljPY558

    Links:

    🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join

    📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

    📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

    💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership

    🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses

    Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources

    📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

    💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

    Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:

    If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

    © Dr Marianne Trent

    25 min
  • Why One Piece of Criticism Can Make You Question Everything

    One piece of criticism. A thousand catastrophic thoughts. Sound familiar? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent unpacks why work feedback can spiral into self-doubt, how to separate thoughts from facts, and practical ways to steady yourself, from breathing techniques to knowing when to lean on a union, HR, or a trusted person in your corner.

    #InnerWork #WorkplaceCriticism #mentalwellbeing

    Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcP4SZto1Ww

    💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!

    📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries

    ✉️ Email: [email protected]

    🎧 Stay Connected With Me

    • 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
    • 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
    • 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
    • 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

    📚 My Books on Amazon

    • 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
    • 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
    • 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
    • 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
    • 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent

    12 min
  • Fitness to Practice for Trainee Psychologists: What No One Tells You

    Could one badly judged email, social media post, or rough patch at work put your psychology career at risk before it even begins? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent joins Nicholas Stöckling to explore fitness-to-practice proceedings for trainee psychologists and other pre-qualified healthcare professionals.

    They unpack what actually triggers FTP concerns, how the process differs across universities, why communication issues and unmanaged health conditions are common flashpoints, and how neurodivergent trainees can be disproportionately affected. Nicholas shares practical advice on social media conduct, self-disclosure, engaging with proceedings, and when to seek legal support. A must-listen for trainees, supervisors, and anyone supporting students through clinical training.

    #FitnessToPractice #TraineePsychologist #ClinicalPsychology #FitnessToPractise

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:20 The pre-qualification "grey zone" explained
    • 01:52 Why there's no standardised university FTP process
    • 04:15 Juggling training, placements and personal life
    • 05:34 Common examples of FTP issues for trainees
    • 11:01 What kind of psychologist should training produce?
    • 12:20 Cultural norms, swearing and miscommunication
    • 15:44 The stress of undergoing an FTP investigation
    • 16:51 Are universities there to support or to protect the public?
    • 20:09 Why FTP processes vary so much between universities
    • 22:01 Employer vs university: who's really accountable?
    • 27:01 Can stage one concerns be resolved without escalating?
    • 27:45 How careful do trainees need to be on social media?
    • 29:31 Does a "views are my own" disclaimer protect you?
    • 31:15 Do failed assignments lead to fitness to practise?
    • 34:11 AI note-taking: help or new FTP risk?
    • 36:16 Can a trainee refuse to engage with proceedings?
    • 37:57 Should you self-disclose struggles early?
    • 42:08 Advice for trainees facing FTP concerns
    • 45:49 Where to find Nicholas Sterling

    Links:

    📲 Connect with Nicholas Stöckling https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-st%C3%B6ckling-94b23a137/

    🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join

    📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

    📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

    💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership

    🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses

    Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources

    📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

    💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

    Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:

    If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.

    Hashtags:

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.

    © Dr Marianne Trent

    51 min
  • Why Charisma Makes It Hard to See Red Flags

    Why did no one see who he really was sooner? The answer might be charisma itself.

    In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent reflects on Netflix's Worst Ex Ever and unpacks why charm, confidence, and love bombing can quietly shut down our ability to spot red flags.

    #Charisma #RedFlags #LoveBombing

    📚 Get your copy of The Psychopath Effect by Dr Emma Kavanagh: https://amzn.to/455qlUu

    💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!

    📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries

    ✉️ Email: [email protected]

    🎧 Stay Connected With Me

    • 🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
    • 🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
    • 💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
    • 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
    • 🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
    • 🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

    📚 My Books on Amazon

    • 📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
    • 📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
    • 📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
    • 📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
    • 📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent

    11 min
  • Why Psychopaths Are So Charming (And Why That's Dangerous)

    Could you spot a psychopath before it's too late, or does their charm switch off the very part of your brain that would warn you?

    In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Emma Kavanagh to explore the psychology of psychopathy, why charismatic people can trigger the "guru effect" in our brains, and how love bombing, gaslighting, and trauma bonding trap people in damaging relationships.

    Emma, author of The Psychopath Effect, explains the real traits behind psychopathy, meanness, boldness, and disinhibition and why psychopaths are far more likely to be charming colleagues or partners than violent criminals.

    They discuss what it's like growing up with a psychopathic parent, how psychopaths behave differently depending on your value to them, and the subtle nonverbal signals that can give them away. A fascinating, myth-busting conversation for anyone interested in psychology, relationships, and personal safety.

    #Psychopathy #Psychology #LoveBombing

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:37 Psychopathy myth vs fact quickfire round
    • 01:51 What is the Psychopath Effect?
    • 05:37 Why subclinical psychopathic traits affect everyone
    • 07:34 Growing up with a psychopathic parent
    • 11:37 Setting boundaries as an adult child
    • 14:10 Why individuation threatens psychopaths
    • 17:03 Can you spot a psychopath immediately?
    • 20:32 The "guru effect" and charisma on the brain
    • 22:54 Warning signs and interpersonal space
    • 23:54 Why psychopaths can be selectively empathic
    • 25:24 Upward licking, downward kicking at work
    • 25:55 Hand gestures, cognitive load and persuasion
    • 29:31 Nonverbal cues: the Duchenne smile
    • 31:35 Psychopathy, personality disorders and diagnosis
    • 37:09 Love bombing explained
    • 41:41 Recognising patterns in true crime documentaries
    • 45:35 Quickfire: common myths about psychopathy
    • 46:09 Why it's hard to leave a psychopathic partner
    • 46:57 Understanding trauma bonding
    • 50:22 Why psychopaths can't sustain kindness
    • 52:39 Where to find Dr Emma Kavanagh

    📚 Get your copy of The Psychopath Effect by Dr Emma Kavanagh: https://amzn.to/455qlUu

    Links:

    Connect with Dr Emma Kavanagh here: https://www.instagram.com/dremmakavanaghauthor/

    🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join

    📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

    📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

    💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership

    🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses

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