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  • Can Babies Have Mental Health? Infant Mental Health and Attachment Explained

    Can a baby have mental health before they can even talk? The earliest months of life may shape far more than most of us realise. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page to explore infant mental health, attachment and bonding, and what can happen when early parenting doesn't go to plan. They discuss why the first 1,001 days matter, how to spot when a parent or baby might need extra support, and why bonding often takes time. Charlotte also explains the treatment options available, including video interaction guidance and Circle of Security, and busts common myths about baby sleep. If you're worried about your bond with your baby, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that you are not alone.

    #InfantMentalHealth #Attachment #ParentingSupport

    Learn more about Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page and her work here: https://www.borntobond.co.uk/about

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:27 Quickfire round: can an infant have their own mental health?
    • 02:15 Can a child have a different experience from their parent's?
    • 03:14 Do you need to be a parent to work in infant mental health?
    • 04:09 Infant mental health and care-experienced people
    • 05:46 Why the first 1,001 days matter
    • 07:38 Signs a parent or baby may need support
    • 11:28 Bonding with a first baby vs a second baby
    • 13:54 When birth and early days don't go to plan
    • 17:59 Treatment options for parent-infant relationship difficulties
    • 23:58 How Charlotte moved from forensic psychology to infant mental health
    • 28:56 Conflicting parenting advice and baby sleep
    • 31:23 Reducing shame and stigma around referrals for support
    • 35:40 Why parents need a village
    • 38:34 Exhaustion and self-compassion in early parenthood
    • 39:30 Baby sleep myths
    • 42:11 Practical tips for professionals and parents
    • 44:17 Where to find Charlotte's work

    🎧 Listen to the Dr Jade Redfern how to shout less at your children episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e5cede81-8c93-449a-b663-4d60a99b92a2/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/boRYKdPYZ2w

    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

    📚 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    49 min
  • Gender Disappointment Isn't What You Think | The Truth About Grief & Hope

    Can you deeply love the child you have and still grieve the child you imagined? That shame-filled question is far more common than you think. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Nina Francis to explore why gender disappointment might be the wrong term and how RIFIs, Rupture of an Imagined Future due to infant sex, better explain the grief, identity, dark hope, and limerence many parents experience. Dr Nina shares her personal story, her PhD research, the 7-stage model towards acceptance, and what a truly helpful response from a GP, midwife or psychologist sounds like.

    Learn more about Dr Nina and her work here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/ Free Guide & Webinar Dr Nina mentioned is here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/free-webinar

    #GenderDisappointment #ParentalMentalHealth #Grief #griefsupport

    🎧 Listen to the What is EMDR episode mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z31WJPk8jjk&t=1s or listen here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5354da94-8907-4654-b17b-000862a790e5/

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction: Loving your child while grieving the child you imagined
    • 00:34 Quick-fire questions about gender disappointment
    • 02:08 What not to say to someone experiencing it
    • 02:56 Stigma, misunderstanding and shame
    • 03:09 Why “gender disappointment” may be the wrong term
    • 05:00 The rupture of an imagined future
    • 07:12 Why imagined futures can be so powerful
    • 08:27 Grief, longing and bargaining
    • 09:54 Nina’s personal experience
    • 14:39 Why gender disappointment can create shame
    • 16:44 Cultural expectations around boys and girls
    • 18:22 Grief, hope, dark hope and limerence
    • 19:00 Understanding grief 20:00 When hope becomes dark
    • 21:30 What is limerence?
    • 22:57 The imagined future and identity
    • 24:32 How healthcare professionals can respond
    • 27:49 A compassionate question to ask
    • 28:53 Nina’s model and moving towards acceptance
    • 32:01 What parents experiencing this need to hear
    • 33:40 About Nina’s book, Gender Disappointment
    • 35:19 Final thoughts

    Links:

    📲 Connect with Dr Nina Francis: https://www.drninafrancis.co.uk

    🫶 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

    📚 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    39 min
  • What Does Your IQ Score Actually Tell You? | WAIS-5 Explained

    What does an IQ score actually tell us about a person and what can it miss? The answer is far more complicated than a single number, especially when we consider strengths, weaknesses, culture, education and real-world ability.

    In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent joins Dr Keith Jenkins to explore the history and evolution of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), what IQ scores really measure, and how the WAIS-5 can provide a more detailed picture of cognitive abilities. They discuss cognitive assessment, working memory, processing speed, reasoning, dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, dementia and the impact of factors such as anxiety, fatigue, sleep and language. They also explore why two people can have the same IQ but very different cognitive profiles, and why IQ alone cannot determine how successful someone will be. The conversation looks at WAIS-5 UK, cultural and linguistic considerations, practice effects, and the future of intelligence testing.

    Thanks to Pearson for sponsoring this video. To check out the WAIS-V head to: https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/featured-topics/from-podcast-insight-to-clinical-practice.html

    #IQTest #WAIS5 #psychology

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:31 Quickfire: What is the WAIS?
    • 02:16 Who gets referred for WAIS assessment?
    • 04:22 Is the WAIS just an IQ test? 05:12 Can results inform care or treatment?
    • 08:43 How long will it take to become skilled at administering it?
    • 11:16 Clinical oversight and supervision
    • 13:24 Strengths, weaknesses and dyslexia
    • 16:16 Same IQ, different profiles
    • 17:53 How anxiety, fatigue and substances affect scores
    • 20:03 Paper testing vs Q-interactive tablets
    • 22:53 History of intelligence testing (Galton to Wechsler)
    • 27:44 First experiences administering the WAIS
    • 32:26 What's new in the WAIS-5 model
    • 34:23 Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence
    • 38:28 When strengths mask hidden difficulties
    • 39:50 Case study: Jazz and traumatic brain injury
    • 44:56 Cultural norms and testing across backgrounds
    • 47:51 Using interpreters during assessment
    • 51:08 New WAIS-5 subtests
    • 53:19 The practice effect and preparing for tests
    • 56:12 Biggest misconceptions about IQ
    • 58:10 Does high IQ mean you'll thrive?
    • 59:21 The future of intelligence testing
    • 1:00:34 How AI may be affecting our IQ (Flynn effect)
    • 1:02:43 Final thoughts

    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

    📚 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    1 hr 7 min
  • When a Career Step Back Is Actually a Step Forward

    Would you take a pay cut for a job that looks worse on paper? Sometimes the move that feels like a step backwards is exactly what your career needs next. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores when a sideways or seemingly backwards career move, like dropping from a Band 5 to a Band 4 assistant psychologist role, could actually help you grow. Drawing on a real Reddit case study and her own career journey, including nearly two years spent away from psychology altogether, Marianne unpacks how to weigh pay, experience, wellbeing and life circumstances when deciding your next move. She shares a practical framework for working out what you're really optimising for, whether that's money, learning, time or relationships, plus reflective questions to help you decide with confidence.

    #CareerAdvice #AssistantPsychologist #ClinicalPsychology

    Highlights

    • 00:00 Introduction - When a step back moves you forward
    • 01:15 Why I made this episode - The Reddit post that inspired it
    • 02:28 The Band 5 to Band 4 AP dilemma explained
    • 04:05 Have you reached a plateau in your current role?
    • 07:12 Energy, grief and life circumstances - when you can't do more
    • 09:30 Money, cost of living crisis and travel expenses
    • 11:55 My 2 years away from psychology - home care to office temping
    • 15:40 Banding isn't everything - Band 4 vs Band 5 AP roles
    • 18:42 What are you optimising for? Money, learning, time, wellbeing
    • 21:10 How to manage your six career priorities
    • 22:45 Breadth versus depth of experience for DClinPsy
    • 24:50 Pay, overtime, shift allowances and pensions
    • 26:30 6 Decision-making questions to ask yourself before you move
    • 30:15 Final thoughts - Your life gets a vote too

    🎧 Listen to the Pensions episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/63990610-9942-4287-bcb6-cef9be814b2d/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lv5QFsNVCQ

    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

    📚 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    17 min
  • 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

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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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    18 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

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    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    25 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    44 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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

    Whether you're a psychologist, another professional, a business owner or simply someone curious about creating an additional income stream, this FREE four-day challenge could be a brilliant place to start!
    Race to Recurring Revenue, hosted by Sophie Foote, runs from 2–5 November 2026 and explores how you could develop ideas for passive and recurring income.
    Across four days, you'll explore:
    - Different ways to create income beyond one-to-one work.
    - How to develop an idea that could become a product, service or recurring income stream.
    - Ways to attract the right people and build trust.
    - How to start thinking about marketing and launching your ideas.
    It's completely FREE, with short daily training sessions and practical activities to help you get started.
    I completed the One to Many programme back in 2022, and it helped transform the way I think about my own business and career. I've since developed books, courses, memberships and other ways to share my knowledge beyond individual appointments.
    I'd love you to come along and explore what's possible for you too!
    Sign up for FREE using my link:* https://sophiefoote.com/landing-page?am_id=marianne4238
    *This is my affiliate link. If you subsequently choose to purchase a paid programme through my referral, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The challenge itself is completely free.

    The Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge 2026

    Could you earn money in ways that aren't directly tied to your time?

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🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives.