Podcast Show Notes

Series 12 Episode 12

Guest: Menominds

In this episode I talk to Victoria Brookbank Co-Founder of Menominds about the importance of supporting your emotional health during menopause.

We cover:

• The background behind Menominds being formed.
• Why we need to think about emotional health as well as physical health during menopause.
• The mental health impact if menopause.
• How menopause impacts self-blame and self-worth.
• The work of Menominds educating and forming community and belonging.

Find Menominds:

https://www.menominds.co.uk/

https://www.menominds.co.uk/menominds-academy#academy-section

https://www.instagram.com/menominds/

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/

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Series 12 Episode 11

Guest: Thomas Tenney

In this episode I talk with Thomas Tenney, Counsellor, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Author of “The weight of Grace’ a parable of compassion, resilience and hope.

We cover:

• How grief, guilt and shame can impact mental health.
• How the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a helpful model for living a value laden life.
• How presence, acceptance and connection to values can help us discover purpose and meaning again.
• How we can show up and support others in an authentic way.
• The story behind Tom’s book “the weight of grace’ and his work helping people feel seen, understood and less alone.

Useful links:

https://theweightofgrace.com/

https://honorthestruggle.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Grace-Learning-Carry-Cannot/dp/B0HBJVNB81

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

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Series 12 Episode 10

Guest: Josie Jakub

In this episode I talk with Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). An incredibly powerful and much needed episode to make.

We cover:

• Having conversations about losing someone by suicide
• How to support someone who is bereaved. The do’s and the don’t’s
• Risk issues related to bereavement b suicide. The stats we don’t talk about.
• The role of peer led support in building resilience and preventing future harm
• The role of SOBS charity and resources.

Useful links and organisations:

https://uksobs.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sobscharity

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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Series 12 Episode 9

Guest:

In this episode I talk with the amazing Vinko Anthony- Author, Relationship Coach and Founder of Beau Brummel Introductions, a bespoke matchmaking service for gay men seeking long term connection.

We cover:

• Navigating lived experience of shame, fear and vulnerability within intimate relationships
• The psychological toll of withholding parts of ourselves in relationships
• How adversity can shape purpose and connection
• How to be more authentic in relationships
• His book – All in- How to make love stick. A wonderful narrative of both lived and professional experience and navigating long term relationships.

Find Vinko

https://beaubrummellintroductions.com/the-all-in-book/

https://www.amazon.com.au/All-How-make-love-stick/dp/176382506X

https://beaubrummellintroductions.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.

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Series 12 Episode 8

Guest: John Massingham

In this episode I talk with John Massingham about his work supporting youths in London.

We cover:

• Johns incredible career from early years work to youth work.
• The issues impacting our youths today
• How we can effectively reach our youths on their level
• The importance of authenticity
• How we can all play a part on supporting the next generation.

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.

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Series 12 Episode 7

Guest: Suzy Reading

In this episode I talk with the incredible Suzy Reading- Chartered Psychologist and Author specialising in wellbeing, stress management and facilitation of healthy lifestyle change.

We cover:

• Overwhelm and pressure to be resilient as a woman
• How women approach self-advocacy
• Managing guilt about looking after self
• Getting caught up in the needs and expectations of others
• Learning to pause and nourishing self
• Permission to be ‘selfish’ - the premise for Suzy’s latest book!

Find Suzy

https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading

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.

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Series 12 Episode 6

Guest: Krystle McGilvery

In this episode I talk with Krystle McGilvery, money and behavioural specialist and chartered accountant about the relationship between ADHD and managing money.

We cover:

• Why might ADHD impact money management
• Risk factors
• The spiral of shame
• Avoidance patterns
• Clear solutions
• Reducing stress
• Utilising automated systems

Useful links for Krystle:

https://www.krystlemcgilvery.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.

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Series 12 Episode 5

Guest: Dr Agnieszka Pytlowana

In this episode I talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr Anna about lived experience of bereavement.

We cover:

• Dr Anna’s experience of bereavement
• Bereavement and grief as terms we use
• Dr Anna’s book “Coping with Bereavement”
• Theories of grief and loss
• Biopsychosocial model to help us understand grief.

Additional considerations that can impact the bereavement journey

• Managing grief in the helping professions

Useful links for Dr Anna:

https://mind4mind.co.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.

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Series 12 Episode 4

Guest: Bijal Shah

We Cover:

1. What is bibliotherapy
2. How it can help with our emotional health
3. The benefits of reading and connecting with literature
4. Using bibliotherapy in different organisations
5. Bijal’s book “Bibliotherapy”
6. Online courses in bibliotherapy with Bijal

Find Bijal:

https://www.booktherapy.io/pages/about-bijal?srsltid=AfmBOopN1Yh8od7zpAExehosmxCIh10Qe0Gxj02ENDm9QlpzFLrVIbOO

https://www.instagram.com/booktherapy_by_bijal/

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.

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Series 12 Episode 3

Guest: Sara Susak

In this episode I talk with the inspirational lawyer about her journey navigating devastating head and neck cancer and paralysis- to find purpose and meaning again.

We cover:

1. Sara’s journey with neck and face cancer
2. Managing trauma and recovery
3. Discovering new purpose and meaning
4. The power of Vedic meditation
5. Writing her inspirational book “Youru”
6. How you can start your journey to being our own ‘guru’

Useful links and organisations:

https://www.sarahsusak.com/home

https://books2read.com/YOURU-Find-the-guru-within-you/

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.