Podcast Show Notes

Series 10 Episode 5

Guest: Dr Monika Wieliczko

In this episode I talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr Monika Wieliczko about navigating complex grief.

We cover:

-      The nature of complex grief and loss

-      Grief Education- understanding responses, brain changes and the mind body link.

-      Dr Monika’s personal experience of being widowed

-      The language we use when talking about grief.

-      Accessing support and differing methods of coping.

-      The importance of community.

-      Anger, shame and guilt.

-      Resilience and grief.

-      Additional factors that further complicate the grief process.

Find Dr Monika

https://www.relationalpsychotherapy.london/

https://www.instagram.com/guide_to_afterlife/

https://www.guidetoafterlife.com/about

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 10 Episode 4

Guest: Anita Guru

 In this episode I talk to Coach, Learning Consultant and Motivational Speaker Anita Guru about her lived experience of Complex PTSD. Anita is now a trainee therapist and raises awareness around mental health. 

We talk:

-      Having lived experience of complex PTSD

-      The additional impact of role of loss and grief.

-      Coaching and therapy approaches to supporting mental health.

-      Holistic approach to mental health & the mind body connection.

-      Loneliness and isolation when experiencing mental health issues.

-      The impact of stigma and shame.

Find Anita

[email protected] 

https://anitagurumindcoach.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaguru/

https://www.instagram.com/_themindcoach_/

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 10 Episode 3

Guest: Dr Momotaj Islam

In this episode I talk to Dr Momotaj Islam, Clinical psychologist and author of ‘coping with menopause’

We cover:

-Menopause and lived experience as a psychologist.

-Attitudes to age and menopause

-The biopsychosocial approach to menopause.

-The role of ethnicity & culture

-Mental health implications

-Utilising CBT for symptoms

Find Dr Momotaj

https://www.drmpsychology.co.uk/

Discount code for Book Coping with Menopause- ‘Momotaj25’

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 10 Episode 2

Guest: Suzie Booth

In this episode I talk to counsellor and couple’s therapist Suzie Booth the impact that having children can exert on a relationships. Such a great episode!

We cover:

-      How relationships with each other may change as we become parents and through our parenting journey.

-      How we change individually

-      Our expectations and roles within the relationship

-      Guilt and shame

-      Societal expectations

-      Changes in intimacy

-      The role of resentment and recognising when this shows up

-      What we can do to try to address some of these things.

Find Suzie

Website: https://www.sbcounselling.org/aboutme

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

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 10 Episode 1

Guest: Dr Ally Jaffee

In this episode I talk with the one and only Dr Ally Jaffee. NHS Dr. Award winning Psychiatry Resident and co-founder of Nutritank. Dr Jaffee is passionate about mental health and preventative healthcare.

We talk:

·     Mental health in Junior Doctors and the helping professions.

·     Addressing Stigma and shame around mental health issues in the helping professionals

·     The value of evidence based proactive health interventions.

·     Developing Nutritank

·     The relationship between food and mood

·     The mind body link in wellbeing.

Find Ally

https://www.drallyjaffee.com/

https://www.nutritank.com/coming-soon

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 9 Episode 8

Guest: Maggie Walters

In this episode I talk to Author Maggie Walters about her live experience of Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)

We talk

-      Terminology and autonomy: The language Maggie uses to talk about her condition

-      Understanding MPD and trauma

-      Taking care of yourself and valued living

-      Supporting others through sharing lived experience

-      Changing perceptions around living with complex mental health challenges.

Find Maggie

https://www.maggie-walters.com/

https://www.instagram.com/maggiewalters_writer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-walters-042606289/

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 9  Episode 7

Guest: James Lindsay

In this episode I talk to James Lindsay author of “Befriending my Brain” about the lived experience of psychosis.

We Talk:

·     What is psychosis

·     Signs that something wasn’t right

·     Receiving a diagnosis

·     Support from others

·     Coping strategies

·     Helping others through sharing your journey.

Find James:

https://www.instagram.com/jameslindsay_23/?hl=en

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Befriending-My-Brain-Psychosis-Story/dp/1913615944/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CMQWFHFVKDOP&keywords=befriending+my+brain&qid=1684152395&sprefix=%2Caps%2C343&sr=8-1

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 9 Episode 6

Guest:  Dr Emma Cotterill & Host Dr Tara Quinn

In this special episode we discuss our new book “Mental Health Micro Gains 50 Small Actions That Will Make a Difference To Your Wellbeing”

We Talk:

·     The concept behind the book

·     What is marginal gains theory and micro gains

·     The concept of habit formation

·     Slowing things down

·     Why it works!

·     The power of noticing

·     The role of compassion

·     Our favourite micro gains

Find Our New Book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mental-Health-Micro-gains-Difference-Wellbeing/dp/1837960763

Find Dr Emma

https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/empowerpsychology

https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/howtohelpsomonewithdepression

https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/book-surviving-solo-motherhood

https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/yourmentalhealthtoolkit

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 9 Episode 5

Guest: Edit B Kiss.

In this episode I talk to Edit B Kiss about Trauma. Edit a no1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She has over 20 years of experience in spiritual practices and trauma healing,

We cover:

·     Energy healing

·     How releasing emotional traumas, and ancestral karma can create more joy and fulfilment in your life

·     Supporting others to start their healing journey

Find Edit

https://editbkiss.com/

https://www.instagram.com/editbkiss/

https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess

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 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

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.