THE PSYCHOLOGY WORLD PODCAST

A lot of people think a therapist or clinical psychologist doesn't need help to deliver therapy. But this isn't true as the client or mental health sufferer can do certain things to help with their psychotherapy. Whether you're in psychotherapy, a clinical psychologist or a person interested in clinical psychology, you NEED to listen to this! In the psychology news section, you'll hear about new p...

We always want to say things to people to comfort them, but somethings these things can make the difficulty worse. In this clinical psychology episode, you'll hear three things you shouldn't say to people with anxiety (or any mental condition for that matter!) and what to say or do instead. This is a great mental health episode! In the psychology news section, you'll hear what's the best way to fo...

This is a great inbetweeny episode today!  We talk about diversity within clinical psychology and how psychology needs to be used in a health setting. I Loved this episode. LISTEN NOW! (Also I didn't know this was being released on my birthday!) If you want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologyboxset Bio...

All over the world drugs are a massive problem, but how do they affect our behaviour? In this biological psychology episode, you'll hear the different ways how drugs can affect our behaviour. Including alcoholism.  In the psychology news section, you'll hear about passion doesn't go as far as you think in academic achievement, how exercise and in-the-moment thinking relate and how students wi...

On today reflective today, I give a very personal reflection of episode 61 of the podcast and my interviewing skills, and I reflect on the benefits of video games according to research. YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS! If you want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologyboxset Psychology of Relationships: The Social...

We all know we're meant to help others. So, why don't we always help? In this social psychology episode, you'll learn the reasons why people don't always help others. Including some surprisingly facts! In the psychology news section, you'll learn about the link between time management and mental health, how using generic language to childhood can help stereotypes form and how sexual dissatisfactio...

If you want to hear my reflections on the psychology of religion and TV, you need to listen to this! LISTEN NOW TO HEAR MORE! If you want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologyboxset Developmental Psychology Third Edition- https://www.connorwhiteley.net/developmentalpsychology

Everyone says children can play from videos, but can they? In this developmental psychology episode, we look at this topic in depth to understand is that question true. In the news section, you'll hear about thinking about what could have been and regret (including some personal thoughts), our ability to remember favours for friends and the link between COVID-19 behaviour and the personality trait...

What do I think about genetic treatment for mental conditions? In this reflective episode, you'll hear my opinions on the concept of genetic treatments for mental health conditions. I really enjoyed this episode! LISTEN NOW! If you want to support the podcast, please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologyboxset Social Psychology: A Guide to...

From social influence to social identity, there is a lot of negativity around social groups in social psychology.  So, in this social psychology episode, you'll hear about the benefits of social groups and why they're amazing! In the news section, you'll hear about teenage bullying (and the victim might surprise you) and  how having good senses links to a good mind. LISTEN NOW! If you li...

Want to know what I think of a previous episode? Here you'll find out what I thought about episode 50 of the podcast as I discuss my reflection on this great clinical psychology topic. LISTEN NOW! If you want to support, the podcast please check out: FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologyboxset Abnormal Psychology: The Causes and Treatments of Depress...

Do you know what causes Schizophrenia? In this clinical and abnormal psychology episode, you'll hear about the range of theories about the causes of Schizophrenia! It's a great episode! In the news section, you'll hear how language changes with depression on social media, the benefits of workplace interruptions and the relationship between a university's drinking culture and so-called feelings of...

Returning to the basics of psychology, there are plenty of debates within psychology that have and will continue to rage on for centuries to come. But what are they and are they correct? That's the focus of this psychology podcast episode! In the psychology news section, you'll hear about are taking notes on laptops really that bad? how tolerance over acceptance leads to lower well being in minori...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a lot of great benefits including clinical psychology. In this episode, you'll see how AI can help reduce misdiagnosis of depression and bipolar disorder. I love this episode! In the psychology news section, you'll hear about political orientation and moral foundations, two factors leading to otherworldly experiences and how children can stop the gender pay gap pos...

With the end of the pandemic hopefully in sight, we should soon be able to go and see people. But some people are anxious about socialising once more.  In this social psychology episode, you'll hear about ways to help you relax and enjoy socialising again. In the psychology news section, you'll hear about how job shortlists can help women, the belief in pure evil and attitudes about harsh sen...

Dementia is a terrible condition and whilst my family is dealing with a dementia situation, I thought it'll be good to explain some tips for keeping your brain healthy and reduce your risk for getting dementia according to the research. This psychology podcast episode includes lifestyle, diet and psychological tips. In the news section, you'll hear about the strange beliefs around sight, the best...

With the pandemic placing everyone's mental health under strain, as a clinical psychologist, a parent or an adult, a child may come up to you and express concern about their mental health. But what do you say to them? In today's clinical psychology episode, you'll learn about NOT to say in these types of situations and what could be helpful to children. In the news section, you'll heard about crit...

Our culture tells us that if you suffer from anxiety, you're messed up and there is something wrong with you. But what if this isn't the case?  In today's clinical and abnormal psychology episode, you'll heard about a new way of thinking about anxiety with some research support. In the psychology news section, you'll heard about how saying 'girls are as good as boys' can be bad for girls, how...

With the pandemic and everyday stress happening in our lives, it's easy to fill overwhelmed. So, in this clinical psychology episode, you'll heard about 3 tips to help you not feel overwhelmed. Whether you're a clinical psychologist, mental health profession, a student or anyone in-between, you should learn something today! In the news section, you'll heard about the learning styles myth, grateful...

Hypnosis is surrounded in a lot of mystic and there are a lot of myths surrounding it. Despite, it being useful in psychotherapy and other psychological settings. In today's episode, you'll hear about the myths surrounding hypnosis and how it is actually used in clinical psychology to help people. In the news section, you'll hear about the idea of a music 'sensitive period', the link between psych...

Returning to clinical and abnormal psychology, we look at the harmful thoughts and thinking patterns people can have and how this can impact our mental health, and the solutions to these harmful ways of thinking. In the news section, you'll hear about children and who they will priority saving, making psychology more representative, how US politicians use moral language when they have less power a...

Strong relationships are very important for our mental health, but what makes up a strong relationship? In this episode, you'll hear about five features of a strong relationships using research and referring to my own personal examples. (Including something I rarely talk about) In the news section, you'll hear about how personality can impact job satisfaction, revisiting the 'brain drain' effect a...

In this bonus episode, I get personal by reading an article I submitted to the British Psychological Society last year. You'll learn what I have found on my psychology journey? What have you lost or found on your journey? Listen to hear my thoughts! If you like today's episode and want to support the podcast, please check out: YOUR FREE AND EXCLUSIVE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- https://www.subscribe...

Deceptions and lie detector is a 'pop' psychology topic with a lot of unscientific information. So, in this cognitive psychology and social psychology episode, you'll learn what the research says lie detector and the approaches you can take to find out if someone is lying to you. In the news section, you'll heard about the surprising things babies can do! Listen now to hear about this great topic!...

With recent studies saying a third to half of people won't get the COVID-19 vaccine, in this cognitive psychology episode, we look at the 'Fast Development= Risky Vaccine' bias, why this is wrong and how it can be overcome. The only way to come out of the pandemic is to be vaccinated! In the psychology news section, I talk about healthy people losing their autobiographical memory, What Are Humans...