Life in the Psych Lane

In this episode of  Life in the Psych Lane , Rachel Goh sits down with Andrea and Shana, co-founders of The Hierophant Melbourne, a sanctuary for spiritual development and healing. Together, they explore the intersection of psychology and spirituality, discussing how intuition, energy work, and evidence-informed practices can complement clinical approaches to mental health and personal growth. And...

In this episode of  Life in the Psych Lane , I sit down with Dr Joseph Sakdalan and Nimasha Weerakoon to explore a ground-breaking approach to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, one that places neurodivergence at the centre of care. Together, we unpack the  Neurodiversity-Affirming DBT Program , a pioneering model designed specifically for autistic clients experiencing emotional dysregulation. Origina...

Kate Laidlaw gained fame as a participant in Season 9 of Married at First Sight (MAFS), a reality show with a massive global fanbase. Overnight, she became a household name as Australians, and later viewers worldwide, tuned in eagerly to witness the unpredictable journey of marrying strangers at the altar to pursue love and a happily ever after. She speaks candidly and shares the unfiltered truth...

Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into Celine's extraordinary life and career as a Criminal Defence Lawyer. From her role as a Criminal Defence Lawyer to making waves on TikTok, Celine takes us behind the scenes of the courtroom drama and sheds light on her experiences representing some of Australia's most dangerous and notorious criminals. We unravel the intricacies of defen...

In this episode, we explore the realm of organisational psychology with our distinguished guest, Erica King, a seasoned consultant with profound expertise in the field. Erica stands out as an accomplished Australian Business Development Mentor specialising in SMEs within the Health & Lifestyle industries. As a dedicated mentor, Erica empowers business owners to regain command of their enterpri...

Carla Ferrari is a Forensic Psychologist and Director of her private practice, Ferrari Consulting Group. She has a keen interest in exploring the interface between law and psychology. As a forensic psychologist, she provides psycho-legal assessments and reports for the court, where she is often required to give evidence as an expert witness. Her work involves working in criminal law, family law, V...

Bonus episode to develop a safe place in your mind. This exercise is a resource to develop and is particularly important if you've experienced extensive childhood trauma. The point of the exercise is to allow you to experience safety and pleasant emotions in moments of need so that parts of the experience may be generalised into everyday life. If the word ‘safe’ evokes memories of just the opp...

Su is a Registered Psychologist at Ethos Psychology and proudly identifies as Turkish-Australian. She discusses her professional journey fuelled by a deep commitment to fostering mental well-being within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. With bilingual proficiency, Su extends her services to Turkish speakers, ensuring a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to her therapeuti...

Sean Loots is a podcast host, speaker and creative strategist. What sets Sean apart is his incredible journey as a first-time father, a role that led him to confront profound challenges. His daughter, Zoe, was born with complex neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, including intractable epilepsy and global developmental delay. Sean's story is a testament to the extraordinary power of...

Anna, better known as misannabell on socials, shares her courageous journey from darkness to light, opening up about her mental health struggles with Substance Use Disorder to alcohol and the road to recovery toward sobriety. She discusses the pervasive nature and dependence on alcohol where she struggled with impaired control, risky use and how this affected her in social settings. She has an imp...

Margaret Hoelzer is an Olympic Swimmer, Motivator, Public Speaker and Advocate Against Sexual Abuse. Discover her remarkable journey from surviving two years of complex developmental trauma due to sexual abuse by a family friend to achieving the pinnacle of athletic success: setting a world record. Join her as she opens up about the profound impact of trauma on her self-worth and how her swimming...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Stephanie Georgiou, a seasoned Registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar, and the Director of Mind Food Psychology. She's also the author of the book "Food Jail." You might recognise her as the influential Mind Food Steph on social media. Join us as Stephanie and I delve into the complex realm of Feeding and Eating Disorde...

Stephanie Georgiou is a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar, Director of the online private practice Mind Food Psychology and Author of the book Food Jail. She is also well-known on social media as Mind Food Steph. In this episode, Stephanie talks about her 9-year Eating Disorder and how her experiences shaped her passion to help others live better. We take a deep dive into life...

Jason Cram is a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, Motivational Speaker and now an Aquaphobia Coach with his business Swimly. He's an Australian swimmer who reached the pinnacle of our sport in swimming alongside two of the best swimmers of all time, Grant Hackett and Ian Thorpe. Although he may talk about swimming in their shadows, he's a champion in his own right, with over 20 years in c...

Dr Joseph Sakdalan is an AHPRA registered clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist.  He also obtained postgraduate degrees in clinical neuropsychology and Forensic Psychiatry, where he first practiced as a General Practitioner (GP) before becoming a Psychologist. He talks in-depth about neuropsychological assessment of clients with complex presentations, espec...

This is my story of coming out of darkness to swimming my way back to the top, back to being the fastest in the world in my event, the 100m Backstroke. I want to share my journey of trials and tribulations through lived experience where I ended my swimming career with one of the most life-changing moments of my life. It was a time of self-reflection, a discovery of the self where I can truly under...

In this episode, Rachel speaks with Sara Isakovic. Sara Isakovic is an Olympic Silver medalist from Slovenia, now a Psychologist certified in hypnosis where she’s developed resilience and mental training programs for Elite Athletes. Sara is a published researcher in neuroscience and presented her mental training in a TEDX talk. Connect with Sara: Website: www.saraisakovic.com Instagram: @sara3ice...

In this episode, Rachel speaks with former undercover detective, Kim Culpin. Kim Culpin has been a resident on Australian TV screens better known as a "Ground Hunter" on the reality show "Hunted". Kim has an extensive career in the police force where she worked as an undercover detective in the drug offence unit and reached a role as a senior detective. She then transitioned he...

Everyone wants to understand why the people around them behave the way that they do, and I can help with that. My name is Rachel Goh . I'm a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder and Director of Ethos Psychology and The Ethos Centre . I also represented my country throughout my career as a swimmer for Australia. Welcome to my podcast, Life in the Psych Lane . In each episode, I chat with inspi...