Inspiring Psychologists Podcast

In this season finale episode, host Wendy Kendall shares emerging thoughts on what it means to have a private psychology practice, especially in light of the conversations from this season. She discusses moving from seeing ourselves as consumers to citizens, healing as the third pillar of liberation in private practices alongside , and building new models to make existing extraction-based ones obs...

In this episode, host Wendy Kendall discusses creating safe spaces and practicing as a member of a marginalised community with psychologists Dr. Aneesa Shariff and Dr. Melody Smith. They share their experiences of overcoming barriers in the profession, establishing empowering private practices, advocating for change, and more.      Key Discussion Points:  - H ow systemic r...

In this episode, host Wendy Kendall speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Gemma Parker and counselling psychologist Dr. Amy Woolston about how they have developed community-oriented private practices. They discuss the importance of community connection for wellbeing, dealing with challenges like moral injury and burnout from working in large healthcare systems, and finding alternative success meas...

In this episode of the Healing Through Private Practice podcast, host Wendy Kendall speaks with guests Taslim Tharani and Dr. Christina Barker about overcoming career trauma and disillusionment through private practice. They share personal stories of challenges faced within the psychology field, systems of oppression, rebuilding trust, and messages of hope for practitioners looking to redefine the...

In this episode of the Inspiring Psychologist podcast, Wendy Kendall discusses healing your body, mind, and nervous system through private practice. She is joined by co-host Dr. Christina Barker and guests Dr. Kat Aguilera and Dr. Jo Mueller.      Main Discussion Points :   The importance of integrating the body and nervous system into psychological treatment, not just cognitiv...

In this episode of The Inspiring Psychologist podcast, host Wendy Kendall speaks with Dr. Amber Johnston and special guest Tania Bhattacharyya about finding your voice, empowerment in private practice, visibility, and branding. They discuss the challenges psychologists face with being more visible online, as well as the personal growth, community building, and client empowerment opportunities visi...

In this episode of the podcast, host Wendy Kendall explores how running a private psychology practice can foster personal growth and development with guests Dr. Louise Hall, Dr. Kate Jenkins, and Jeanette Fegan. They discuss how private practice allows more autonomy and alignment with personal values versus restrictive organisational settings, overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubt, building s...

In this episode of the Inspiring Psychologist podcast, host Wendy Kendall talks to guests Dr Monika Wieliczko and Dr. Yvonne Waft about trauma in the psychologist's chair - how psychologists navigate their own healing and trauma histories in building private practices. They discuss how private practice can activate past trauma but also provide opportunities for post-traumatic growth.   Main D...

Introduction:  In this episode of the Inspiring Psychologists podcast, host Wendy Kendall explores the healing power of embracing support and outsourcing with her co-host, Michelle Minnikin, and special guest Liz Talago. They discuss the challenges psychologists and therapists face with bringing in outside support, overcoming isolation, managing expectations, and more.     &nbs...

In this episode of the Inspiring Psychologist Podcast, Wendy Kendall and co-host Tess Browne explore the topic of rest, restore and revive - creating a private practice that regenerates you. They are joined by guests Dr Rebekah Tennyson and Bianca Clarke to discuss the importance of self-care and building restoration and resilience into how a private practice operates. The guests share insights fr...

In this Inspiring Psychologists podcast episode, host Wendy Kendall has conversations with Dr. Matt Cunliffe and Andrea Rotondo about improving financial well-being for psychologists in private practice. They discuss the complex relationship psychologists and therapists often have with money, how to shift mindsets around earning, charging, and making money, building financial confidence, creating...

In this Inspiring Psychologist podcast, host Wendy Kendall and Dr. Paula Redmond discuss the important yet challenging topic of burnout and finding balance in private psychology practice. They are joined by guest Dr. Laura Villa to share their experiences and insights around navigating burnout, overwhelm, and healing in the context of building an independent practice.   Key Discussion Points:...

In this introductory episode, psychologist and private practice coach Wendy Kendall discusses "Healing Through Private Practice" and her reasons for choosing this theme for season 2.    She discusses how private practice can be emotionally confronting for therapists as it surfaces unresolved issues and wounds. Wendy also shares how healing oneself through private practice leads to develo...

In this transformative episode, host Wendy Kendall, a psychologist and private practice coach, leads a conversation that will change the way you view your psychology practice. The episode dives deep into the question of how mental health practitioners can contribute to the change we need in the world. Wendy explores the concept of shifting from an extractive model to a well-being economy—one that...

In this episode of the Inspiring Psychologists: Breaking the Mould of Private Practice podcast, host Wendy Kendall takes listeners on an exploration of the power of relationship building in private practice. Episode 11, "The Power of Relationship Building in Private Practice," offers valuable insights into the pivotal role that authentic connections play in the lives of both therapists and their c...

Episode 10 of the Inspiring Psychologists podcast, titled "From Stigma to Empowerment: Changing the Narrative on Neurodiversity in Private Practice," explores the groundbreaking work of three remarkable psychologists who are challenging traditional norms and perceptions in their practices. Dr. Emma Offord from Divergent Life, Dr. Katie Adolphus of The Adolphus Practice, and Dr. Lola Perez-Gavino f...

In Episode Nine of the Inspiring Psychologists podcast, host Wendy Kendall discusses the power of collaboration and the role of business psychologists in shaping the future of private practice. She is joined by her colleagues Michelle Minnikin and Rebecca Longman, both business psychologists, for an insightful conversation. Wendy is excited to have her occupational psychology colleagues on the sho...

In this transformative episode of Inspiring Psychologists: Breaking the Mould of Private Practic, Wendy Kendall engages in a conversation with psychologists Dr. Cat Baverstock, Dr. Kirsty Kennedy, and Dr. Kirstie Fleetwood Mead. Together, they shed light on the significance of integrating movement and mindfulness into psychology practices, particularly within private practice settings. Our guests...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Inspiring Psychologists Podcast, where the focus is on breaking the mold of private practice. In this episode, host Wendy Kendall, a psychologist and private practice coach, delves into the thorny issue of marketing. While there is a plethora of content available on marketing, Wendy highlights the need to strike a balance between marketing and the various roles psycholo...

In this episode, host Wendy Kendall invites Michaela Thomas, a qualified clinical psychologist, coach, therapist, author, and speaker, along with Paula Gardner, a former business owner turned coach, author, business psychologist, counsellor, and psychotherapist. Together, they delve into the intriguing realm where coaching and therapy intersect, offering valuable insights and thought-provoking dis...

In episode five of the Inspiring Psychologists Podcast, titled "Five Things You Need to Build a Flourishing, Innovative Private Practice," Wendy delves into the challenges faced by private practitioners seeking to break away from traditional norms. Wendy shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of flourishing as a practitioner and the need for creativity and innova...

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Inspiring Psychologists: Breaking the Mould of Private Practice"! In this captivating instalment, we delve into the profound connection between entrepreneurship and mental health within the realm of private practice. In this thought-provoking episode, we have the honor of featuring a dynamic panel of guests who have not only excelled in their private practice journeys but...

In this episode, ‘From Stigma to Empowerment: Changing the Conversation on Menopause and Mental Health through Private Practice’ Dr. Becky Quicke and Simona Stokes share their experiences of how working in the public sector didn't work well for them when going through menopausal changes, and how it led them to pursue private practice. They discuss the changes in energy distribution and availabilit...

In this episode, ‘Breaking Free from the Box: Courageously Forging Your Unique Path in Private Practice’ our host, Wendy, speaks with Dr Romy Sherlock, Dr Natalie Bodart and Dr Tina Mistry about their challenging journeys to overcome internal and external expectations about how they built, and sometimes rebuilt, their private practices. Learn how our guests left their public sector roles to courag...

In this episode, our host Wendy Kendall explores the idea that private practice is a continuous journey of growth, change, and self-discovery. Wendy speaks with mental health professionals who share their core values and principles guiding their practices, the importance of embracing change within practice, and the significance of community throughout this path.   Through this inspiring conve...