The Adversity Psychologist

Podcast Show Notes 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 n...

Podcast Show Notes 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 f...

Podcast Show Notes 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...

Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 4 Guest: Bijal Shah We Cover: What is bibliotherapy How it can help with our emotional health The benefits of reading and connecting with literature Using bibliotherapy in different organisations Bijal’s book “Bibliotherapy” Online courses in bibliotherapy with Bijal Find Bijal: https://www.booktherapy.io/pages/about-bijal?srsltid=AfmBOopN1Yh8od7zpAExehosmxCIh1...

Podcast Show Notes 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: Sara’s journey with neck and face cancer Managing trauma and recovery Discovering new purpose and meaning The power of Vedic meditation Writing her inspirational book “...

Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 2 Guest: Major General (Retired) Tim Hodgetts In this episode I talk to the incredible Major General (Retired) Timothy John Hodgetts (CB, CBE, KHS, DL) Ex Senior British Army officer and medical doctor. He served as head of the Army Medical Services and then as Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces. We cover: Tim’s medical career Trauma in the arme...

Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 1 Guest: Mark Randell We cover: Mark’s incredible policing career Marks work with charity Naturewatch Teaching and training others in protecting animals and people. The human animal abuse link-protecting animals to protect people. Red flags in a relationship and having difficult conversations How you can help Useful links and organisations: Naturewatch: https:/...

Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 3 Guest: Marc Convey In this episode I speak to the incredible Marc Convey, motivational speaker and burns survivor and advocate for triumph over trauma. We cover: ·     Navigating life changing injuries and surgery ·     The importance of family and community support ·     Coping with s...

Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Mia Hobbs In this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration. We cover: ·     Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the idea of wanting to u...

Podcast Show Notes Series 11  Episode 1 Guest: Danny Turner In this episode I talk to the inspirational Danny Turner. Danny is the creator of Beyond The Clippers. A group which aims to raise awareness in men's mental health through the use of barbering and the industry.  From talking at the biggest barber event in Europe and creating an affiliation, so other shops and barbers can use the...

Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 6 Guest: Beth Derry In this episode I talk to the wonderful Beth Derry, founder of ‘Lovely Messy Humans’ about self-harm. Beth uses her lived experience of self-harm to educate and support others through her innovative work. We talk: -      What is self-harm- the neuroscience of how self-harm “works” -     ...

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. -     &n...

Podcast Show Notes 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 -     &nbsp...

 Podcast Show Notes 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 sympto...

Podcast Show Notes 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. -      H...

Podcast Show Notes 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. ·     Ad...

Podcast Show Notes 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 -      ...

Podcast Show Notes 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 o...

Podcast Show Notes 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 ·   &n...

Podcast Show Notes 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 a...

Podcast Show Notes 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 ·&n...

Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 3 Guest: Chrissie Henson In this episode I talk to Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Coach Chrissie Henson. Chrissie is the author of the book “A look inside the therapy room”. We cover: ·     Accessing therapy as a person with a disability ·     Being a therapists with a disability ·  &nbs...

Podcast Show Notes Series 9  Episode 2 Guest: Dr Sarah Swann In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swan Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019. She now has a thriving practice offering psychological therapy, expert witness work, consu...

Podcast Show Notes Series 9  Episode 1 Guest: Dr Pam Spurr In this episode I talk to Dr Pam Spurr- Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster & Author. We Cover:  ·     Navigating life changing injury ·     Experiencing sight loss following trauma.  ·     Managing cognitive dissonance when faced with a massiv...

Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 5 Guest: In this episode I talk to Dr Kirsty Harris about her lived experience of endometriosis. Kirsty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘Coping with Endometriosis- Bringing Compassion to Pain Shame & Uncertainty. We cover: ·     What exactly is endometriosis ·     How it can impact both ou...