Psychologies Podcast Channel

Love can be one of life's pleasures - and its challenges! We explore how to receive, enjoy and nurture a romance that lasts.

The past two years may make it difficult to greet 2022 with much optimism, but shifting your mindset could turn the next 12 months into something to be hopeful about.

'It's the most wonderful time of the year', or so they say. In fact, the festive season is dreaded by many – what with quarrelling families, never ending to-do lists and the pressure of an Insta-ready picture-perfect day. Perhaps you even enjoyed 2020's lockdown Christmas. Listen to learn how to rewrite the festive season – the family time, the traditions, the working life.

Sometimes life gets too much. Feeling frazzled from time to time is natural, however, stress can accumulate, leaving us unable to complete relatively simple tasks. In this episode, we explain how you can create a calm mindset, tackle clutter and learn to say 'no'.

Many of us offer a compassionate, listening ear when our loved ones are struggling, but use negative self-talk towards ourselves. In this episode, we explore how to be your own buddy, find an inner coach and incorporate mindfulness into your daily life.

Food is one of life's pleasures, but all too many of us overindulge when feeling stressed, anxious or isolated. In this episode, we explore how to take emotion out of our relationship with food, nourish ourselves without guilt and put the cutlery down when we've had enough.

We all sleep. But when we start to experience issues with getting rest how do we know when it is time to reach out for psychological support? In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith to find out how prevalent sleep issues are and how psychotherapy can help us find relief.

The chase for happiness can turn into an unattainable goal, but can we break the cycle of questioning what makes us happy? In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Martin Weaver to find out how psychotherapy can help us have a better relationship with ourselves, leading our journey to happiness...

HAVE YOU EVER mulled over a conversation, wishing you'd said something that was important to you, or dared to disagree? Whether at home, work or socially, we'd all like to communicate authentically and effectively. And, in a world where having an online voice can be crucial to your career, knowing how to get your message across in a calm and lucid fashion is a must-have skill. In this special Dossier episode, we explore why speaking up is vital for our wellbeing and a fairer society. We look at the barriers that keep us silent and offers strategies to help us use our voice with confidence. Plus, don't miss the famous Psychologies Quiz by therapist at the end of the episode to identify what's stopping you from speaking up, and ways to overcome your personal blocks. Poet Seamus Heaney said: ‘Finding a voice means you can get your own feeling into your own words and that your words have the feel of you about them.' This episode shows you how... Written by Anita Chaudhuri, narrated by Ali Roff Farrar.

The pandemic, global warming and the news cycle are among a few of the outside factors that trigger our anxieties. When we feel anxious, we can often feel physical symptoms before we realise the emotional impact.   In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Lorna Evans to find how anxiety can get stuck in the body and how movement and breath can help us find relief.

As people we are forever evolving, opportunities to reflect and look inward can offer us the chance to develop a deep understanding of who we are.  In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP member Andy Ryan to uncover how psychotherapeutic training can help anyone seeking to gain deeper insight into themselves and the world around them.

Sometimes things happen that turn our life upside down, whether it is a bereavement or job loss, a big life event can trigger a cycle of emotions that feel crushing. In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Alivia Rose to find out how we can navigate overwhelming feelings in the wake of life-changing events.

The need to clearly define consent has come to the forefront of conversations around sexual activity. But how can we tackle the awkwardness around the subject and have more meaningful discussions about it?    In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Silva Neves explore sexual consent and why more education is crucial. 

Can you identify signs of oppression? At first many are unaware that it is happening to them. But ongoing global events are shining a light on the oppression that still exists in today's society. In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Eugene Ellis to find out how oppression impacts our psychological wellbeing, sometimes without us even realising.

Addictive behaviours can come in many forms. In this episode, Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and psychotherapist Paula Hall explore the affects of sex and porn addiction… 

Is there a struggle for power in your relationship? In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Nicholas Rose about power dynamics in relationships, how the develop and what routes you can take to unpick them to find more balance.

Our view of home stems from our culture and lived experience and our idea of it is very much central to who we are. In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Dr Hannah Sherbersky to unpick how our notions of home shape us.

When we are injured, the physical implications can affect our daily life, and this can take an emotional toll on us.  In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Gary Bloom about sports injuries and mental health to find out how much they can affect us.

Why do we dream? Our dreams hold deeper meaning, which can bring useful insights to our conscious mind.  In this podcast UKCP's Chief Executive talks to UKCP psychotherapist and author of The Hidden Lives of Dreams, Melinda Powell, to find out how we can better understand our dreams. Melinda is also a co-founder of the Dream Research Institutes. If you are interested in finding out more about dreams, then you can visit their website.

Recent events have shone a light on the discrimination people still experience daily.  In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Dwight Turner to discuss discrimination and the effects it can have on someone's mental wellness.

Learn how to start your own digital business in 4-weeks with author of She Means Business and founder of the Female Entrepreneurs Association, the wonderful Carrie Green.femaleentrepreneurassociation.com-Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

When a relationship is on the rocks it can be hard to know when to end it, especially when you are still holding out hope for things to get better. In this episode, UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock sits down with UKCP psychotherapist Suzanne Worrica to uncover how we can recognise when a relationship is beyond repair.

This episode discusses isolation and the many forms it can take – from family estrangement or moving country to lockdown, we all experience isolation, and whether it is chosen or not it can deeply affect our mental wellbeing. In this episode UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock and UKCP psychotherapist Stephen Westcott discuss how loneliness and isolation can impact us if left unaddressed, and Stephen offers some advice on how we can go about making changes to our circumstances to help with feelings of isolation.

When we lose someone we love it can catapult us into feelings of loss that are hard to put into words. Loss is complex, and it's hard to know when, if ever, we will start to feel like ourselves again.  UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock speaks to psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld to better understand grief and how we make sense of it.  

Our Wellness Director chats with Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution, about how to manage our anxiety, and thrive! -Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Unplanned events and life transitions can be hard to cope with once we become settled in our own routine. With suicide and depression rates more prevalent in midlife, what can we do to better cope with change as we get older? UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock speaks to psychotherapist Melissa Cliffe to find out. 

Has the internet left you feeling anxious, angry, upset or depressed? Perhaps you've experienced cyberbullying, or seen a video or photo that left you feeling distressed? The web can be a dark place and the experiences we have online can have a real impact on our life outside.  So, what is cybertrauma and (how) can it have a long-term impact on our mental health? Stay tuned for UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock in discussion with UKCP psychotherapist Catherine Knibbs. 

The ongoing news cycle and endless nature of social media doesn't just distract us, it can make us feel doomed. With negative news stories and posts online dominating the headlines and our social feeds, how can we stop it affecting our mental wellness? This month UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist John-Paul Davies about news, social media and the importance of boundaries.

Wellness Director Ali Roff Farrar talks to Nikki Williams at happyhormonesforlife.com about how to thrive during menopause!-Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Psychologies and UKCP 'Talking Therapies' podcast:  Family life isn't always easy. Sometimes we can find ourselves in conflict and relationships can be tested. So, when conflict arises how can we find a resolution and can psychotherapy help? This month we sought to uncover how psychotherapy can help a family make important changes to their relationships. Listen to this episode with UKCP psychotherapist and CEO of Mind Mid Herts Sharn Tomlinson. 

Love comes in many forms. But what is it really and how does it impact us? This month Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy delved into the world of love with UKCP psychotherapist Dr Divine Charura. Stay tuned to find out about self-love, our love for humanity and our love for those around us.

Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor in Chief talks to Nick Williams, a coach, trainer and author of over 10 books, including the bestselling 'The Work You Were Born To Do' about stepping up into leadership. ‘We all have a deep hunger to be seen,' he says . ‘We can easily forget how amazing we are, how powerful we are, how gifted and creative we are and how resourceful. There are people who will value and benefit from your wisdom and what is obvious to you. They are waiting for you to show up – you can get clear on who you  and are most called to serve.” In this podcast, learn how to tap into your inner power and be the leader you want to be.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Suzy Walker, Editor-in-Chief at Psychologies in conversation with voice coach Caroline Goyder, author of Find Your Voice. In this podcast, we'll discover the secret to talking with confidence in any situation- be it in your day to day life, hosting an event or appearing on a podcast. Caroline's Ted Talk The Secrets of Speaking with Confidence has over 15 million views. Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Does it ever seem as if your partner is having an affair with their phone? This month Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, was joined by  UKCP psychotherapist Hilda Burke to find out how our phone dependency is affecting our relationships.

Suzy Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Psychologies , in conversation with coach artist, content creator and ‘dream chaser' Kia Cannons, host of the immensely popular Happy Hacks podcast. They chat about how to find joy in your work, not settling for less – because you really don't have to – and how to connect with your true passions while forging a successful career.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

In this episode, Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor-in-Chief, interviews Beverly Landais, Barefoot certified coach, certified psychometric test user and a trained facilitator based in Kent. Beverly comes to coaching from a senior business background, including board level. In this podcast, we discuss how to beat imposter syndrome, how to step up into leadership, the common pitfalls you will face when you become the boss and help you discover the leadership style that suits you best. Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Suzy Walker, Psychologies Editor-in-Chief, in conversation with top coaches Alastair Creamer and Letetsia Gibson about why truth is so important now.  Living in an age where dishonesty and a lack of truth is almost becoming the norm, our experts discuss why the truth really is important  and how In truth-telling cultures, problems are solved at source, confidence grows, creativity and collaboration run freely, equality and inclusivity prevail, and change happens more readily. In this podcast you will learn how best to listen, speak, and lead more truthfully in all interactions and relationships.Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

Do you talk about money with your significant other? A psychotherapist's take on the taboo around money talk and find out how we can have more open and honest conversations about our finances.Do you talk about money with your significant other? This month Matt Nicholls, from the UK Council for Psychotherapy, sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Kelly Hearn to discuss the taboo around money talk and find out how we can have more open and honest conversations about our finances.

Celebrity splits appear daily in the media and can make the ending of a marriage seem so simple. The reality is divorce can flip your life upside down. This month Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Martin Pollecoff, to find out how we can thrive after a divorce. 

This is a practice to be used anywhere and at anytime, whenever you need a moment of clarity and stillness. You can do it on your way to work, after yoga, when you feel overwhelmed, even in the eye of a difficult situation to help you respond, rather than react. Join Ali Roff Farrar, Wellness Director for a guided 10 minute self-care practice to add to your toolkit!Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here.

The evolution of dating apps has opened up a new pathway to love but do they cause more harm than good? This month Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Denise Dunne, to find out how free dating apps are affecting our mental health.

In this episode, UKCP psychotherapist Noel Bell sat down with Matt Nicholls from the UK Council for Psychotherapy, to find how important it is to have someone to turn to. How important is friendship? A YouGov survey for Movember uncovered that 51% of respondents had two of fewer friends and one in eight men said they had no friends. In this episode, UKCP psychotherapist Noel Bell sat down with Matt Nicholls from the UK Council for Psychotherapy, to find how important it is to have someone to turn to. Noel says: ‘Polls and research would suggest that the older men are, and particularly those that are married, they're more vulnerable to loneliness.'Update Description

Try this deeply restful guided meditation to help you drift off to sleep, for a pause of rest during your day, or even after yoga practice in your savasana. Helpful for an overactive mind and suitable for beginners or experienced meditators. This meditation is also an introduction to the practice of finding greater acceptance, which can be a major cause of suffering in life.Guided by Ali Roff Farrar, Wellness Director at Psychologies Magazine.Go to www.Aliroff.com to get her free journal books, info on Ali's upcoming book The Wellfulness Project and find out and book onto her London-based weekend retreats. 

Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, and hit global headlines upon release of his book The Little Book of Hygge (pronounded Hugge) in September 2016. To date, his books have sold over one million copies worldwide. He lives in Copenhagen and today he talks to Suzy Walker, Psychologies editor in chief about his new book The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments. 

Suzy Greaves, our Editor-in-Chief interviews Kim Morgan, Psychologies life coaching columnist and CEO of Barefoot Coaching on how to create a mid-year review. Put your feet up, press pause, and take some time to look at what's working for you and what's not and make a plan for the next 6 months (Rebroadcast after moving podcast broadcast providers).Psychologies magazine isn't just a normal subscription service - not only do you get our fabulous magazine delivered to your door in eco-friendly plastic free packaging for less than newsstand prices, but you  also get access to a whole new level of support going forward to an exclusive life changing online coaching members club, including 24 life changing online coaching programmes (with a new one added every month), a supportive and inspiring online facebook group where you can interact with the Psychologies team, top coaches and other psychologies subscribers and join local face to face meet ups. Find out more here: www.psychologies.co.uk/Life-Leap-Club-Subscribers At Psychologies we believe with a little help, support and inspiration, it's far easier to make the changes we've always wanted to make. So, if you need a little inspiration, motivation, support or guidance to make your life an extraordinary one, subscribe today– you'll get the magazine and all the life changing benefits of the membership club for £3.33 per month. Subscribe here: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/subOffer/PSYTUBE19/source/PSYTUBE19

Suzy Greaves, our Editor-in-Chief interviews Kim Morgan, Psychologies life coaching columnist and CEO of Barefoot Coaching on how to create the career you really want. Kim Morgan gives some step by step advice, tips and coaching techniques on how to identify what you love to do and create a career path that lights you up inside. 

Juggling an active life isn't easy. You are expected to problem solve, plan, schedule and multitask… just to get through the day. But a busy mind can be difficult to switch off. This month UKCP's CEO Sarah Niblock sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Susie Hewitt to find out why we overthink and how mindfulness, along with psychotherapy, can help us focus on the present.