What would your reaction be if I suddenly claimed to have a talking dog? You would probably fall into one of four categories: the die-hard sceptics; the healthy sceptics; the open-minded and laissez faire type; or the gullible type. So let’s dive into this fascinating scenario and see if you recognise which category you belong to.

There are 2 main types of motivation - INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC (internal and external). This episode delves into the differences between external and internal motivation; and how you should adjust your approach depending on which type of motivation your patient/client needs.

Self confidence and self-esteem are intertwined, but they are actually 2 separate sides of the same coin. In this episode, I define the difference between self confidence and self-esteem, then go on to describe how these both relate to self-efficacy. I also give some easy and well-proven techniques and tips you can start to use today to improve your own self confidence and self-esteem.

We are continuing our series on THE BRAIN - and today’s episode is all about the HIPPOCAMPUS, which is incredibly important for memory, emotional processing and spatial ability, to name a few. I also discuss some of the signs to look out for which might indicate problems with your Hippocampus; and, not least, I give you some simple tips which will help you to keep your Hippocampus in trim.

Are you the type of person who is genuinely happy for someone when they are more successful than you - or are you the jealous type, who gets angry, bitter and resentful? What makes certain people more likely to be jealous? What are the different kinds of jealousy? And how can you address your jealous tendencies and stop feeling resentment when someone has something you don’t have? Let’s dive into this fascinating - but touchy! - subject!

We all experience losing someone at some point in our lives. How do we cope when someone we love dies? And how do we feel when someone we hate dies? How do we feel about the concept of our own death - are we prepared, or is it something we would rather not think about? In this episode I describe the stages of grief according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross - and then give my OWN description and theory of the stages of grief. I also share my own personal experiences of losing family members from as young as 4 years old - and my mission later in life  helping people to cross over peacefully as a psychologist and healer. In other words, here is my own very unique perspective on death and dying.
PS: IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH GRIEF AT THE MOMENT, OR HAVE RECENTLY LOST SOMEONE, THIS EPISODE MAY TRIGGER SOME STRONG EMOTIONS IN YOU. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

In this episode I will be looking at MEMORY. Which parts of the brain are involved in memory and memory processing? What are the different types of memory? What can affect our menory? I also give you some proven techniques (and some of my own original ones) you can use yourself to prevent your memory declining - or indeed to enhance your memory.

AI is increasingly ever-present in our lives and its presence will become even stronger as time goes by. We all know the good AI can do; but what about the risks it poses? Are we moving towards a future where no-one thinks for themselves and our autonomy is completely eroded? And how can we be certain that AI will not be manipulated by the tech giants and used as a huge marketing tool? Not least, how will the extensive use of AI affect our BRAINS? As neurologists often say: «Use it, or lose it!». Let’s look at the good, the bad, the ugly - and the downright dangerous! - which comes with the use of AI.

I am going to be doing an entire series of episodes on THE BRAIN - and this episode deals with the CINGULATE CORTEX. This episode is a little bit technical - sorry about that! - but it describes what the Cingulate Cortex is; what it does; what might happen if it is injured, under-developed or underactive/overactive; and the different imaging modalities in use today which can help us to diagnose any injuries or other conditions affecting the Cingulate Cortex.

What is resilience? What makes a person more resilient? Why is it that some people overcome incredible difficulties, not only surviving, but THRIVING, while other people do not? Let’s delve into this fascinating subject!