Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It’s the easter break for interview season and I’ve had a week off too. Do you take your annual leave and feel good when you do? I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Hi and celebrating 70 episodes
• (01:26): Join my mailing list & I’ve had a week off!
• (02:26): The Easter interview hiatus
• (03:26): A lovely piece of feedback!
• (05:17): Why I created the podcast
• (06:20): Please leave me a review or an audio testimonial
• (07:22): Use your time off and work flexibly if you need to and can
• (08:10): Ask the questions you may get the answers you’d like!
• 09:00: Free Compassionate Q&A and close

Links:

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 69: Green Prescribing and Nature benefits for Mental Health – with Dan Loveard

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

The pandemic created new and different opportunities for us to fill our time and created challenges about being inside with people. As a result, many of us turned to nature and found surprising benefits. How can we encourage ourselves and our clients to engage with nature and what green prescribing and how can it help?

I am joined today by my guest, Dan Loveard of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. I’d love your thoughts about how you get out and about in nature.

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome & intro
• (02:27): Come and review me on Spotify!
• (03:31): Hi to our guest, Dan Loveard and how we met
• (04:04): The 5 ways to wellbeing
• (05:11): Activities to get immersed in nature
• (07:02): Mindfulness in nature
• (07:26): Barriers to accessing nature
• (09:24): Seeing nature can lift your soul
• (10:45): Do you have flamingos?
• (12:46): Having our hands in the dirt
• (13:36): Helping the younger generations experience nature
• (15:21): Voluntary role and research in nature
• (17:12): green prescribing to ease distress and aid wellbeing
• (19:27): Measuring the impacts of the work done with nature
• (22:28):How lockdown affected us being in nature
• (24:42): Nature on BBC prime time TV!
• 28:38): How Dan got into nature
• (30:58): 3 top tips to get yourself and your clients into nature
• (34:47): 38% of countries in the world have listened to this podcast – nature outside the west midlands
• (37:28): Thanks to Dan and contact details
• (37:42): Summary and close

Links:

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 68: You’re not allowed to be disappointed in psychology!

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It’s that time of year when people start to hear back from clinical psychology interviews.

Your news feeds may be abuzz with it and this can create different thoughts and feelings – good, bad and mixed!

I’d love your thoughts!

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome and Intro to people starting to hear back about DClinPsy interviews
• (01:49): Thinking about disappointment
• (02:47): The unhelpful things people will likely say….
• (03:46): Seeing the celebrators!
• (04:39): Making it work
• (05:48): Becoming a celebrator!
• (06:34): Helping people to be celebrators
• (08:22): The FREE compassionate Q&A dates
• (10:10): Connecting with me and keeping me posted of your wins!

Links:

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring 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

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 67:

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

People listen to the podcast from all over the world.

Today we are joined by Khaled Yousef who lives in the UEA. We learn about Islamic Psychology and mental Health in the Middle East.

I’d love your thoughts!

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome and intro
• (01:34): A forgetful moment!
• (02:32): intro to today’s guest: Khaled Yousef
• (03:52): How we met….
• (05:50): Khaled’s background
• (07:16): A U.K. university….. but abroad!
• (09:01): The importance of GBR by BPS
• (13:18): Mental health and self-awareness
• (14:49): Mental health in the middle east
• (17:09): It’s catching up with the west but it’s not there yet
• (19:01): Being a Muslim and an aspiring psychologist
• (19:58): What is Islamic Psychology?
• (23:34): Self disclosure in mental health and psychology
• (25:53): Being authentic
• (26:53): Relevant experience in the middle east
• (29:45): Honorary work in psychology
• (32:48): Khaled’s tips for reducing burnout
• (34:55): Thanks to Khaled
• (35:08): Summary, Compassionate Q&A Dates and Close

Links:

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring 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

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 66: Why have so many people applied to the clearing house for DClinPsy?

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

People have been contacting me amazed by the stats they’re receiving from universities about the sheer volume of applications some, maybe all courses have had this year.

But why? And how does this compare to previous years?

I’d love your thoughts!

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome and intro
• (01:35): A week of highs and lows for applicants
• (02:31): The lasting nature of podcasts and youtube
• (03:38): The volume of applicants for 2023 intake
• (04:34): Previous years stats 2019, 2020
• (05:41): 2021
• (07:22): Resources which could help right now
• (08:19): 2022 intake stats & spike in 2023 intake
• (09:32): Some reasons why
• (10:39): More reasons why
• 11:00: Summary and close – share your ideas!

Links:

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring 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

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 65: How to learn and revise better for Psychology Exams and Interviews

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

What if I told you that it’s highly likely that the ways you have been preparing for exams and interviews throughout your academic and work history to date is probably all wrong?!

That’s exactly what this week’s episode is all about! What doesn’t work as well as you think it might and how to nail it with more effective and efficient methods!

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome
• (01:23): Who is listening
• (02:28): Context for this episode on revision and preparing for exams and interviews
• (03:30): The compassionate Q&A sessions
• (05:45): The first thing which doesn’t work well for revision and learning
• (07:04):The second thing that doesn’t work……
• (08:11): The third thing which doesn’t work….
• (09:13): Top tip for a gadget to help with notes
• (12:35):Like, comment and engage & what actually works???
• (13:42): How much can it help really? Well, between 10 – 60%!!
• (15:48): Thanks to Ali Abdaal & Tip 2!
• (18:22): Tip number 3
• (19:24): Why does this work anyway?
• (20:25): How to make it work in psychology
• (21:15): Summary, compassionate Q&A dates & close

Links:

 Make it Stick book by Peter C Brown: https://amzn.to/3kOr8FG

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 64: Preparing for interview success as a psychologist.

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It’s that time of year again where everyone is focused on interviews. How to cope? How to prepare? How to nail it!

Here’s my advice.

I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• (00:28): Welcome and Intro to this time of year
• (01:49): Reserve interviews can come down to the wire
• (02:43): Tell the universe you want it!
• (03:34): I was told no…..
• (04:41): A whole course was cancelled
• (05:37): The butterfly effect
• (06:36): Not yet has to be okay
• (08:42): Also check out Episode 10 of The Aspiring psychologist podcast
• (09:42): The membership can help with that…..
• (10:33): The free compassionate Q&A sessions
• (11:50): Breaking down the advice into sections for today
• (13:58): Using supervision
• (14:51): Clinical Issues
• (15:56): Research
• (16:49): Your Achilles heel(s)
• (17:54): Leadership
• (21:06): Please subscribe on YouTube and like a few videos! Social Graces
• (22:09): Mock interviews
• (23:17): Hope
• (25:14): Summary and close

Links:

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 63: An Aspiring Psychologist Interviews Dr Marianne

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

This episode is going to be a little different because rather than posing the questions I’ll be answering them!

I am joined by my guest and interviewer, Ben Munro.

We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• 00:29: Welcome and intro
• 02:23: Hi to Ben
• 03:18: Ben’s background
• 04:51: Ben’s goals
• 07:00: Ben’s 1st question to Marianne!
• 11:47: Ben’s 2nd question
• 13:35: Ben’s 3rd question
• 17:30: Ben’s 4th question
• 20:11: Ben’s 5th question
• 23:01: Ben’s 6th question
• 28:02: Ben’s 7th question
• 29:45: Ben’s 8th question
• 33:02: An apology to Ben!
• 34:08: Summary & Close

Links:

 Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-munro-731637244/

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 62: Forensic Psychology, ADHD & Dyslexia with Amy Jayne Needham

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. I am joined by my guest, Amy Jayne Needham. We take a look at training as a forensic psychologist. We also explore Amy’s own journey with ADHD and dyslexia… and rodents! We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• 00:28: Welcome and intro
• 01:56: Amy’s background
• 03:12: What is forensic psychology?
• 04:53: The overlap between forensic and clinical
• 07:07: Forensic Training
• 08:09: Registering with the HCPC
• 11:26: Work to do until qualifying
• 12:20: Applying for qualified roles
• 13:31: The pay increase!
• 14:10: The timing for applications
• 17:57: The structure of training
• 18:18: Amy & ADHD
• 19:39: Females & ADHD
• 20:47: ADHD & Dyslexia
• 24:07: ADHD medication
• 28:18: the thoughts have slowed down
• 29:09: Marianne and ADHD traits!
• 30:01: Ways to curb impulsivity and distractibility
• 31:57: Distractibility and attention span in work
• 33:00: the importance of biscuits
• 34:31: openness about neurodiversity
• 37:33: ADHD when bored
• 38:01: How to explore diagnosis
• 41:41: Connecting with Amy
• 41:53: Summary, connecting with Marianne and leaving reviews

Links:

 Connect with Amy https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jayne-n-a1483b7b/

 Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8

 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

 Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 61: Training

abroad and reducing perfectionism with Michaela Thomas

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. There are a variety of different routes to working as a qualified psychologist in the U.K. Some of those include doing your formal training in a different country. Our guest, Michaela Thomas explains her journey as a Clinical Psychologist having grown up and trained in Sweden.

Perfectionism is also rife in psychology and Michaela compassionately guides us through how to navigate this. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!

The Highlights:

• 00:28: Welcome and reasons people may have doctorates…. Or not!
• 01:51: How Michaela and Marianne met
• 02:52: What is an actual psychologist?
• 04:25: Michaela’s Swedish training and background
• 09:13: Moving to the U.K.
• 13:12: professional registration in the U.K.
• 14:42: Why was the U.K. an appeal?
• 16:51: How perfectionism can show up in psychology
• 21:04: Perfectionism sounds great but it’s flirting with burnout
• 25:36: Things which help perfectionism to ease
• 27:35: The learning curves we find ourselves in
• 29:54: Reducing the self-pressure
• 30:58: Perfectionism in relationships
• 34:25: Continuing your learning on perfectionism with Michaela’s podcast
• 35:51: Top tip for reducing burnout in psychology
• 37:38: Connecting with Michaela
• 39:42: Summary and connecting with Marianne and leaving a testimonial audio testimonial

Links:

• Connect with Michaela and download her free calm the overwhelm resource: www.Thomasconnection.co.UK/calm
• Check out her book the lasting connection here: https://amzn.to/3X81g4J
• https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-thomas/
• Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8
• Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
• Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision
• Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
• To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
• Come and discuss this episode in the free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

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