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We never seem to notice the mental shortcuts we take in judging if someone is competent.

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Individuals with severe cognitive impairments (such as intellectual disabilities) may display distressing behaviours such as "meltdowns". In this episode, I debunk the misconception that such people are "behaving badly".

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of discussing the importance and caveats of emotions with Jasmine Bibby. Jasmine is a professional photographer in Victoria who crafts magnificent boudoir, family, portrait, and wedding imagery — with expansions pending! I came to know Jasmine's work when we studied together some time ago, and she has a natural talent for making you feel at ease in front of the camera and crafting images that empower you. Visit her website for more information:

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As people largely involved in the creation and communication of important knowledge, should academics be communicating more simply?

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References

Cambridge Dictionary. (2024). "system". https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/system

Jacobs, K., & Malpas, J. (2022). "C.W. Mills’ notion of the ‘social milieu’ and its relevance for contemporary society". In Thesis Eleven, vol. 172, no. 1, p. 166-181. https://doi.org/10.1177/07255136221133211

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There are plenty of materials available about effective communication, but some techniques seem rarely discussed — so in this episode, I explain their importance.

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Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a popular psychotherapeutic framework for a variety of reasons, and its implications are broad. But as with any theory, we must continually scrutinise and refine it.

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Theoretical frameworks are essential to how we live life — including in the helping professions. But to use them effectively, we need to be aware of the caveats.

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Are my podcasts just condensed life-coaching services? Certainly not; let me explain why.

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Feeling resentment at the world and blaming society for problems has considerable caveats. In this episode, I discuss the mechanics of how we externalise responsibility.

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In this episode, I had the great privilege to discuss the critical subjects related to gender (including dysphoria, fluidity, mental health, and the health industry) with Ari Kulikov, an astute critical thinker with a wealth of personal experience. With the proliferation of so much rhetoric regarding these topics (which is particularly concerning, given that they relate to people's welfare), this objective discussion was refreshing.

Thank you to Ari for your time; everyone could learn something from this discussion.

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