Psychlings Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by Jo Mitchell . Jo is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, PhD and Founding Director of The Mind Room , a private...

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by the University of Melbourne’s Senior Research Fellow Dr. Scott Griffiths. Scott is an award-winning researcher,...

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Dazz and Byron join guests to delve into the latest in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to welcome highly respected clinical psychologist and academic, Professor Kim Felmingham to the show. Kim is the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, a...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private practice supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing across a variety of presentations ranging from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. She has a...

Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the biomedical model to co-authoring the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice. Brett is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology an...

Abi Brooker is a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include exploring the experiences of wellbeing and distress at university and during times of transition. She was a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, where she project managed a seminal work that identified ways teaching practices and curriculum design coul...

Nick Haslam is a Professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Nick is a prolific researcher with expertise in personality, social and clinical psychology. He has published 10 books and more than 280 articles or book chapters and regularly contributes to The Conversation, Inside Story and the Guardian. He has been Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate), a member of the ARC College of Experts, He...

Dr Stephen McKenzie is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne. Stephen has decades of experience in many areas of psychology, including depression, addiction, mindfulness, and online education, and has recently pioneered the novel paradigm Reality Psychology. He has authored several bestselling books, including Mindfulness for Life, Heartfulness and, more recently, Reality Psychology. Yo...

Andy Perfors is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne.  An MIT and Stanford graduate, Andy is a renowned cognitive scientist focusing on higher cognition research, which explores concepts, language, decision-making, information and misinformation transmission, and cultural and social evolution and change. Andy is the Deputy Director of the Complex Human Data Hub at Un...

Byron and Dazz explore anxiety in this episode of the Psyched Podcast.   - The ups and downs of anxiety - Difference between anxiety and stress - Anxiety theories you should know - Dealing with anxiety Hosts:   - Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).   - Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Olivia Carter is a Professor of Psychology and a leading researcher on the subjective experience of consciousness, which explores the factors that determine the contents and nature of an individual’s conscious experience - this includes typical and altered states of consciousness induced by psychedelics, meditation, and neurological conditions. She heads up the Human Experience Lab at the Universi...

Luke Smillie is an Associate Professor of Psychology and a leading personality researcher. He heads up the Personality Processes Lab at the University of Melbourne. His interests in the field include the underlying causes of our personalities, the links between personality traits and wellbeing, and personality neuroscience. You can find Luke on Twitter @drsmillie.  A wide-ranging and fascinating c...

What we would tell ourselves on Day 1 of our psychology studies. A conversation full of tips and advice from Byron and Dazz gained from their experience studying psychology (Graduate Diploma of Psychology) at the University of Melbourne.  - Embrace  the struggle  - Grades vs experience  - Importance of socialising  with peers - Keeping an open mind on the path forward Hosts:  - Byron McCaughey (bm...

Daniel Little is an Associate Professor and the director of the Knowlab at the University of Melbourne which focuses on understanding complex decision making through computational modelling.  A wide-ranging and illuminating conversation with A/Prof. Daniel Little - Becoming a cognitive scientist - Misconceptions of academic life - The role of AI in cognitive psychology - Importance of leaning into...

A candid and unfiltered conversation with Dr Simon Cropper - how to thrive in psychology, find your research passion, why we need more psychologists and the joys of Glastonbury. Dr Simon Cropper is a senior lecturer and the Graduate Diploma of Psychology course coordinator at the University of Melbourne. He is our primary point of contact and has helped us immensely with everything from music reco...

In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of studying a Graduate Diploma of Psychology during a COVID lockdown.  Topics covered:  - Are my grades actually better? - Cheating  - Getting hypnotized  - Deep work  - Chinese mystery snacks Hosts:  - Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au) - Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

In this episode we unpack the question "Is psychology for me, and where do I go from here?". Topics covered:  - Rationale for pursuing psychology - Credibility and purpose - Love-hate relationship with the science  - Uncertainty about the future and a leap of faith Hosts:  - Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au) - Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)