The Adversity Psychologist

Podcast Show Notes

Series 9 Episode 4

Guest: Maike Mullenders

In this episode I talk to Maike Mullenders, who is a counsellor and yoga teacher and author of The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance. It recounts her childhood, growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. 

We cover:

·     Coping with loss by suicide

·     Impact on wellbeing self-esteem and relationships

·     Supporting others through the benefits of therapy and yoga and Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Groups.

·     The role of Hope.

Find Maike:

www.maikemullenders.com

Facebook Journey to Acceptance - Trauma Recovery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maike-mullenders-3021232b7/

https://www.speakerscollective.org/speaker/maike-mullenders

The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance: Amazon.co.uk: Mullenders, Maike, Douglas Wight: 9781915306364: Books

For Support:

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide (uksobs.com)

Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

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Podcast Show Notes

Series 9 Episode 3

Guest: Chrissie Henson

In this episode I talk to Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Coach Chrissie Henson. Chrissie is the author of the book “A look inside the therapy room”.

We cover:

·     Accessing therapy as a person with a disability

·     Being a therapists with a disability

·     Deconstructing the therapy process- what does therapy look like ‘in the room’

·     Deconstructing myths about therapy

·     The role of lived experience as a therapist.

·     Chrissie’s funding project for free therapy for people with disabilities.

Find Chrissie:

Website: https://www.counsellingwithchrissie.co.uk/

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissie-henson-87449755/?originalSubdomain=uk

Book- A Look Inside The Therapy Room: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1838474978?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_7BJYKX5SGSA9KFFQDA8A

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 9  Episode 2

Guest: Dr Sarah Swann

In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swan Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019. She now has a thriving practice offering psychological therapy, expert witness work, consulting to businesses, supervision and coaching of other psychologists. 

In 2019 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer.  We learn from her experience of coping with the emotional impact.

We cover:

·     Receiving a life changing diagnosis

·     The emotional impact

·     Navigating treatment and the emotional impact

·     Support from others and using boundaries

·     Using therapeutic models to past of the journey.

·     Helping others – using acceptance and commitment therapy as a model.

Find Dr Sarah:

https://swanconsultancy.co.uk/chartered-psychologist/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-swan-91a84112a/

https://www.facebook.com/swanconsultancy/

Book Link:

'Coping With Breast Cancer; how to navigate the emotional impact throughout your journey' is available here: Coping With Breast Cancer: How to Navigate the Emotional Impact Throughout Your Journey - Sequoia Books *Use code TARA at the checkout.

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 9  Episode 1

Guest: Dr Pam Spurr

In this episode I talk to Dr Pam Spurr- Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster & Author.

We Cover: 

·     Navigating life changing injury

·     Experiencing sight loss following trauma. 

·     Managing cognitive dissonance when faced with a massive life challenge

·     Readjustment and transition

·     The challenge to sense of self through

·     Fear and hope- ‘feeling all the feels’

·     Empathy and compassion for others with sight challenges.

Find Dr Pam

Website: https://drpam.co.uk/

New Book “Eva The Bear” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eva-Bear-Magic-Snowflake-Spurr/dp/1035821036/ref=sr_1_1?asc_source=01H4KDRVTB55E9DS7CJBRHEEYS&crid=3PT53LEVDYRBQ&keywords=eva+the+bear+and+the+magic+snowflake&qid=1707820941&sprefix=eva+the+bear+and+the+magic+snowflake%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1&tag=snxgb102-21

Twitter: https://x.com/DrPamSpurr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpamspurr/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 8 Episode 5

Guest:

In this episode I talk to Dr Kirsty Harris about her lived experience of endometriosis. Kirsty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘Coping with Endometriosis- Bringing Compassion to Pain Shame & Uncertainty.

We cover:

·     What exactly is endometriosis

·     How it can impact both our physical and psychological health

·     The impact on our identity and relationship with ourselves and others.

·     Using compassion-based therapy to manage endometriosis.

·     Creating a shift in how to talk about and support those with endometriosis

Find Kirty:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-harris-258628137/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.instagram.com/dr_k_harris/

Kirsty’s Book: Coping with Endometriosis

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coping-Endometriosis-Bringing-Compassion-Uncertainty/dp/191411034X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Useful Links:

Endometriosis UK

https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/

Menstrual Health Project

https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 8 Episode 4

Guest:

In the second of a two episodes on Suicide, I talk to Suicide Prevention Trainer Rose Rowkins. Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation suicide prevention training.

We cover:

·     Conversations around suicide- why is it hard to talk about suicide

·     Why should we start conversations around suicide- saving lives.

·     Creating change- teaching others to have conversations around suicide.

·     Safeguarding and involving others

·     How to learn more- suicide prevention training.

Find Rose:

Website: Start The conversation

https://www.starttheconversation.uk/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roserowkins/?originalSubdomain=uk

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/start_the_conv/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 8 Episode 3

Guest:

In this episode I talk to actor, comedian & writer Chris Willoughby about his lived experience of mental health and getting people talking.

We cover:

·     Chris’s journey with depression and suicide

·     Starting conversations about mental health.

·     Men and mental health – breaking barriers to conversations

·     Getting Britain Talking- how we can create change in how we talk about mental health.

Find Chris:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souperman1479?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 8 Episode 2

Guest:

In this episode I talk to Entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, Founder of Connected Brighton about connection people through local businesses.

We cover:

-Vulnerability and finding your authentic self

-Lyndsey’s journey with fertility.

-Developing the hugely successful Connected Brighton

-Hidden loneliness and our need for connection

-Connecting people and barriers to connection

Find Lindsey:

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-clay/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-brighton/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lyndseyclaycoach/

https://www.instagram.com/connectedbrighton/

Website

https://www.connectedbrighton.com/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 8 Episode 1

Guest:

In this episode I talk to Dr Jenny Weall, Clinical Psychologist about childhood sexual abuse. Jenny has bravely shared her story including how she has navigated the criminal justice system. 

We cover:

- Jenny’s personal story

- Her journey with the criminal justice system.

- Advocating for change and supporting others

Find Jenny

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-weall-6630a341/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 7 Episode 8

Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory FND Part II

In this episode Dr Michelle Gregory Returns to talk more about FND.

To listen to Part I of our discussion refer to series 7 episode 6 where we talked about what FND is and barriers to getting a diagnosis.

Michelle is a Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder and Long Covid. She works with neurodiverse young people, as well as adults to help them recover from and live a better life with a long-term health problem. She also has lived experience of FND, which means she not only have clinical expertise, but she understands what it is like to live with and recover from a misunderstood health condition which involves brain/body/mind connections.

This time we cover:

-      Rehabilitation for FND – multi professional

-      Sourcing help and how this work.

Find Dr Michelle

Website: https://www.chesworthpsychology.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesworthpsychology/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-gregory-94a277110/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wix

FND hope website: https://www.fndhope.org.uk/

Neurosymptoms.org : https://neurosymptoms.org/en/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.