The Adversity Psychologist

Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 4 Guest: In the second of a two episodes on Suicide, I talk to Suicide Prevention Trainer Rose Rowkins. Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation suicide prevention training. We cover: ·     Conversations around suicide- why is it hard to talk about suicide ·     Why should we start conversations around...

Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to actor, comedian & writer Chris Willoughby about his lived experience of mental health and getting people talking. We cover: ·     Chris’s journey with depression and suicide ·     Starting conversations about mental health. ·     Men and mental healt...

Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 2 Guest: In this episode I talk to Entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, Founder of Connected Brighton about connection people through local businesses. We cover: -Vulnerability and finding your authentic self -Lyndsey’s journey with fertility. -Developing the hugely successful Connected Brighton -Hidden loneliness and our need for connection -Connecting people and ba...

Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 1 Guest: In this episode I talk to Dr Jenny Weall, Clinical Psychologist about childhood sexual abuse. Jenny has bravely shared her story including how she has navigated the criminal justice system.  We cover: - Jenny’s personal story - Her journey with the criminal justice system. - Advocating for change and supporting others  Find Jenny LinkedIn- https:/...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 8 Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory FND Part II In this episode Dr Michelle Gregory Returns to talk more about FND. To listen to Part I of our discussion refer to series 7 episode 6 where we talked about what FND is and barriers to getting a diagnosis. Michelle is a Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder and Long Covid. She wo...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 7 A joint episode with Dr Marianne Trent as we launch our book: "Talking Heads- Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK" We discuss the background behind the book and our hopes for supporting people when looking for a therapist in the UK for their emotional health. We talk: ·     The concepts of qualified and regulated ther...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 6 Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory In this episode I talk to Dr Michelle Gregory, Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder and Long Covid. Michelle loves working with neurodiverse young people, as well as adults to help them recover from and live a better life with a long-term health problem. She shares that she has lived exper...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 5 Guest: Dr Yvonne Waft In this episode I talk to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Yvonne Waft, about Trauma. In her work Yvonne aims to challenge the notion that "Trauma" is untreatable and a lifelong condition. Highly effective treatments are available and no matter how severe the trauma you have been through, life can get better, and you may even thrive again. We co...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to the incredible Dr Valerie Evans. Valerie is a psychologist and board -certified behaviour analyst, who specialises in mindful eating. Valerie owns a continuing education business that reviews current research and best practice for behaviour analysis programs. Dr Evans has aspired to feel better about her...

Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Dr Jade Redfern- Clinical Psychologist and mum of two, about all things parenting. Dr Jade helps parents ‘lose the guilt and calm the chaos’ by supporting them to understand themselves and their kids better, to feel better connected and help make parenting feel so much more enjoyable. She particularly enjoys helping parents who are ha...

Series 7 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Stuart Sadler In this episode I talk to Dr Stuart Sadler, Clinical Psychologist- who is back for the third in our triad of “Sleep, Anxiety and Depression”. Today we talk Depression. You can find Stuart taking sleep and anxiety in previous episodes: Series 1 Episode 3 -Sleep Series 4 Episode 6 -Anxiety We cover: ·     Different types of depressi...

Series 7 Episode 1 Guest: Dr Bella Smith from the Well HQ In this episode I talk to the fabulous Dr Bella Smith from The Well HQ about looking after ourselves as women and embracing our changing bodies and physiology! You may recognise Dr Bella as she was a guest in series 2 Episode 5 where we talked about menopause. We cover: ·     Looking after ourselves and putting ours...

Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Steve Lovelace about the therapeutic benefits of dogs and the magic that is the relationship between a dog and its owner. Steve is a returning guest from Series 2 episode 3 “When life gives you lemons- Spinal Injury, Triathlons & Helping Others”. We cover: ·     Why our relationship with dogs is so special...

Series 6 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to Christopher Zara, Senior Journalist and editor at Fast Company, New York about Social Anxiety in the workplace and how society views formal and higher education. He is the Author of “Uneducated” a memoir about navigating the professional white-collar world without a college degree. We cover: -      Christopher's story of ad...

Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Sarah & Alice Martin about Psychosis and their families experience of acute psychosis. Alice Martin is an academic advisor at the international college of management is Sydney and is in her fourth year of studying psychology at the university of technology in Sydney Australia as part of her journey to being a clinical psychologist...

Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 2 Guests: April Baker & Dr Marc Abraham OBE In this episode I talk to April Baker CEO of Together Co and Vet Dr Marc Abraham OBE about tackling loneliness through animal connection and compassion. We cover: ·     Recognising loneliness and isolation ·     How it can go unnoticed ·    &nbsp...

Series 6 Episode 1 “Let’s talk Body Acceptance” In this episode I talk to Laura Adlington- Body Positivity Ambassador, Author, Clothing Designer and of course Great British Bake-off Finalist. We cover: ·     Laura’s journey to the British Bake Off! ·     Body Acceptance and society ·     The impact of social media on body a...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 8 Guest: Tiffany Storrs In this episode I talk to Actress and Author Tiffany Storrs. Tiffany is a tri-lingual actress and award-winning hearing health advocate. Tiffany's best-selling memoir, Adaptability, is a true story about how she overcame unthinkable odds stacked against her and transformed her pain into purpose. Tiffany...

Series 5 Episode 7 In this episode I talk to Dr Eleanor Chatburn - HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, mental health researcher, and British Skin Foundation ambassador. Her passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of dermatology patients is informed by her lived experience with several chronic skin conditions. She recently launched a psychodermatology clinic at Self London on...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 6 In this episode I talk to Debbie Weiss- who shares her story of personal adversity and learning how to start over again. Debbie has experienced so much in her life from lifelong weight struggles, financial struggles, parenting a neurodivergent child, supporting her family with mental health issues and coping with the loss of her husband. We cover: · &nbsp...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Mathilda Della Torre- Author and Refugee Advocate about her work and new book Conversations from Calais. We cover: ·     Mathilda’s journey in to working with and supporting refugee’s ·     The work of ‘Conversations from Calais’ ·     Understanding key concept...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to the fantastic Ash Curry about living with Tourette’s. You may remember Ash was a guest talking about OCD in Series 3 Episode 5! We cover: ·     What is Tourette’s and how can it present ·     Assessment and diagnosis pathway ·     Ash’s journey with Tourette’s...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to Brooke Ellison. At age 11,  Brooke Ellison  was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned  Miracles Happen , a memoir tha...

Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 2 In this episode I talk to Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Clinical Psychologist about the impact of severe morning sickness known as HG. Dr Rosie is a specialist in perinatal and postnatal mental health. We cover: What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? How it can impact those who experience it. Its impact the emotional health of those who experience it. The importance of getti...

Episode Show Notes Series 5 Episode 1 In this episode I talk to Professor Tony Attwood about late diagnosis of Autism in Women. Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice, and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. H...