Podcasts about consultant clinical psychologist

Many of us strive to be better and do better in life.But, are we putting too much pressure on ourselves?Should we be celebrating being ordinary?Andrea is joined by Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer, and author of ‘Finding Hope in the Age of Anxiety: Recognize It, Acknowledge It and Take Your Power Back' as well as Mark Fennell, Life Coach, to discuss.

Are you struggling to understand your teen and their behaviour? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from them and unsure how to communicate? This week I am joined by Dr Beth Mosley, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author. We discuss how to navigate parenting teens, focusing on effective communication, understanding mental health challenges, and providing support during exams. Beth shares insights on the adolescent brain, the shift from a 'managerial' to a 'coaching' role in parenting, and the significance of timing and intention in conversations with teens. We also touch on the need for effective communication, the emotional challenges that parents can face, and strategies for building supportive relationships. Highlights include:01:12 Understanding Teenage Emotions03:16 Effective Communication with Teens07:05 From Manager to Coach: Parenting Strategies08:52 Encouraging Independence and Handling Mistakes12:02 Building Respectful Relationships with Teens15:00 Managing Parental Emotions and Apologising30:47 Recognising and Addressing Teen Mental Health Issues37:10 Supporting Teens During Exam StressFOR AN EXCLUSIVE MINI VIDEO EPISODE JUST FOR HELLO THERAPY SUBSTACK SUBSCRIBERS - CLICK HERE.This week's guestDr Beth Mosley MBE is a distinguished consultant clinical psychologist who specialises in children's mental health. She has worked in the NHS for over twenty years, providing specialist mental health support and developing innovative mental health provisions in schools. Dr Beth is the author of Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child's Mental Health, published throughout the world. Dr Beth's mission revolves around bridging the gap between psychological theory and practical application – in the context of what is happening today for young people – to ensure everyone has access to this information in a way that feels relatable and relevant to them.Follow Beth:@‌drbethmosleyBE PART OF OUR GROWING SUBSTACK COMMUNITY FOR FREE - Join now****************For private psychology services and therapy in person (London/Hertfordshire) or online, please visit Harley Clinical Psychology.*****************Subscribe to Dr Liz's YouTube channelFollow Harley Clinical on InstagramFollow Dr Liz White on TikTok*****************DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

Ever caught yourself sharing way too much with someone you barely know and afterwards think, ‘why the hell did I just do that?' While it can feel good to open up, oversharing can actually lead to awkwardness and misjudgment but how can you stop yourself from being way too open with relative strangers?Joining Seán to discuss this is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Ever caught yourself sharing way too much with someone you barely know and afterwards think, ‘why the hell did I just do that?' While it can feel good to open up, oversharing can actually lead to awkwardness and misjudgment but how can you stop yourself from being way too open with relative strangers?Joining Seán to discuss this is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

From an early age, we are told to be positive and look on the bright side of life.After all, with all the hunger and suffering in the world we should be grateful, right?However, toxic positivity can be bad for our health, and maybe we're gaslighting ourselves...Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

From an early age, we are told to be positive and look on the bright side of life.After all, with all the hunger and suffering in the world we should be grateful, right?However, toxic positivity can be bad for our health, and maybe we're gaslighting ourselves...Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

In this week's episode I am thrilled to talk to an old friend Dr Liz Hadcroft. It feels lovely to know that we reconnected through my podcast. Liz was in touch and raised the issue of how many women feel invisible in midlife.Hear us talk about:the responsibilities women take on in midlifethe changes that occur in our bodiesthe experience of being invisiblewhy it is important to be seen and heard in midlifehow we can draw this out and speak upHave you felt invisible during mid life? I would love to hear your experiences. About Liz:Dr Liz Hadcroft is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has worked across the NHS and Local Authority public services and as an Expert Witness in legal proceedings for 31 years. Presently she is working with children, young people and families in adoption services in Norfolk using a developmental trauma lens. Her therapeutic practice focuses on enhancing the relationship and connection between a parent/carer to a child/young person.Liz is a mother of two grown-up children, and now looking toward retirement and a new phase of midlife, and her what next!About Maria:Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.Reach out to Maria on:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

Please join us for “Making Sense of a Chaotic World: A Discussion with Professor Andrew McDonnell.”Professor Andrew McDonnell BSc., MSc., PhD. is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to and Director of Studio III Clinical Services; Director, clinical consultant and Team Leader to Studio III Training; formerly worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS until 2002 as the manager of a service. Visiting Professor of Autism Studies at Birmingham City University. Andrew has a particular interest in the design of community settings for people who present a challenge. He has extensive experience of working with service users with a learning disability and/or Autism who self-harm.Support the show

Many of you are already fans of today's guest, Dr. Mike Lloyd, who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders and Director of the CTAD Clinic and Cheshire Psychology in the UK. He is also the creator of the popular CTAD Clinic YouTube Channel where you'll find his engaging videos break down complex concepts related to living with and treating DID & OSDD into easy to understand language and captivating visuals. Dr. Mike is a member of the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD), having previously been on the ESTD Board and also a UK contact person. Dr. Mike also teaches on the ESTD four day foundation course ("Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders") and Liverpool University's Clinical Doctorate course. He is a lifetime member of First Person Plural, the UK's most prominent expert-by-experience organization for Dissociative Identity Disorder. He has presented in the UK, Europe and Canada. He is renovating a house in Malpas in preparation for a new clinic and rescues cats with the RSPCA (wait until you hear how many!) This episode is chock full of wisdom, passion, and compassion. Dr. Mike gives us a taste of his respectful therapeutic style underscoring the importance of the treatment environment and therapeutic alliance in collaboratively charting a course to healing. A delightful surprise for those who living with dissociative identities (DI), Dr Mike gives us a sneak peak into the mind of someone who is not multiple. Meanwhile providers and supporters gain a better understanding of what it's like inside the mind of someone living with DI. From strategies to resources, to understanding key concepts to hope and inspiration for those diagnosed later in life, there is truly something here for everyone. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!Resources mentioned in the show:CTAD Clinic VideosYouTube: A Visual Understanding of How Alters/Parts are FormedYouTube: Denial & Recognition Later in LifeYouTube: Action Systems and Their InfluenceYouTube: Introduction to Structural DissociationYouTube: Why is my Internal Communication Not WorkingYouTube: Managing Employment, Alters & DIDYouTube: Integration in DID & OSDD -hint-it's not necessarily final fusionYouTube: Integration & Fusion Part 2- understanding the differencesMarcella Netflix SeriesCTAD Clinic Trainings and Resources:CTAD ClinicCTAD Clinic TrainingsCTAD Clinic Resources to ExploreMore Resources:First Person PluralCarolyn SpringBlue Knot FoundationEuropean Society for Trauma and Dissociation International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healingmyparts.substack.com

Jill is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works with clients and companies to develop and apply a blend of strategies so that individuals and teams go from exhausted to energised in the most effective way. Techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day. Jill has a gift for making it very simple and we cover:4 simple things to attend to in your sleep hygiene4 different sleep problemsHow to nap for optimum energyWhat to eat for good sleepThe truth about your smartwatchWhy different chronotypes attract and what to do about itWhat we need to know about hormones and sleepThe latest research tells us about our gadgetsDr Jill McGarry's linksLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarryWebsite https://sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk/ ResourcesJane Tarrant, Link Breathing https://www.linkbreathing.co.uk/ Matthew Walker's scary book – Why We Sleep - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/why-we-sleep-the-new-science-of-sleep-and-dreams-matthew-walker/1371280?ean=9780141983769 Nick Littlehales's book, Sleep https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sleep-change-the-way-you-sleep-with-this-90-minute-read-nick-littlehales/4479215?ean=9780241975978 James Nestor, Breath https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/breath-the-new-science-of-a-lost-art-james-nestor/3456154?ean=9780241289129 How to Break Up With Your Phone, Catherine Price https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-break-up-with-your-phone-the-30-day-plan-to-take-back-your-life-catherine-price/1107760?ean=9781409182900 Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodringtonPre-order The Perimenopause Journal: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/the-perimenopause-journal-unlock-your-power-own-your-wellbeing-find-your-path/ Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-libraryInstagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopPerimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/MusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by ...

Dr. Lucy Johnstone is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and worked in Adult Mental Health for many years. She has written and lectured widely on critical perspectives in mental health theory and practice. She is a lead author of the 'Power Threat Meaning Framework' (2018). Dr. Jo Ramsden is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Yorkshire Humberside Personality Disorder Partnership. Jo was a contributor to the Power Threat Meaning Framework, and has led the way in supporting its application to forensic settings. Key references: The PTMF website, with the main PTMF documents, along with interviews, slides, resources, good practice examples etc: https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-clinical-psychology/power-threat-meaning-framework Accessible overview of the PTMF as a basis for constructing narratives: https://www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/a-straight-talking-introduction-to-the-power-threat-meaning-framework-an-alternative-to-psychiatric-diagnosis Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465061710 The PTMF in forensic services: Blog by Jo Ramsden: https://pegortwo.wordpress.com/ Interview with Jo Ramsden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqUMKNdK0-o Willmott and Evershed (2018) 'Interviewing people given a diagnosis of personality disorder in forensic settings' International J of Forensic MH Reis, Dinelli and Elias (2019) ‘Surviving prison: Using the PTMF to explore the impact of long-term imprisonment.' Clinical Psychology Forum, 313 Willmott and Jones (2022) Trauma-informed forensic practice. Routledge (see especially chapter 2) Chapter 12 by Jo Ramsden and Kerry Buckley: 'The PTMF: Implications for practice within the criminal justice system' in 'Challenging Bias in Forensic Psychological Assessment and testing. Glenda Liell, Martin Fisher and Lawrence Jones(eds) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Challenging-Forensic-Psychological-Assessment-Testing/dp/1032138289

Laura Scarrone Bonhomme (she/her), is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity. She provides assessment, psychotherapy, and training to other professionals through www.affirm.lgbt.https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-scarrone-bonhomme-3749087a Skye Davies (she/they) is a Peer Support Worker at TransPlus, a gender dysphoria service. They also work as a Volunteer Counsellor at Metro, helping LGBTQ+ people. Dr Michael Beattie (he/him) is a Counselling Psychologist in private practice with research interests in the psychology of men and masculinities. In addition to psychotherapy, Michael provides training in Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity through www.affirm.lgbt. Purchase the book at bookshop.org. Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/affirm-lgbt/  Support the Show.Instagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenGender Stories logo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub

You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children: The importance of taking a trauma-informed approach to supporting children. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Dr Celia Sadie. In part one Steve sets out his fifth principle, in part two Dr Celia responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Celia Sadie, clinical psychologist and Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore, England's first ever secure school based in Rochester, in Kent. We talk together about Principle 5: You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children. It was brilliant talking with Celia, because I know that she understands the revolution that we need to go through if we're to give every young person in our society the opportunity they deserve and allow them to reach their full potential.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Celia SadieDr Celia Sadie is the Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore – England's first secure school. She is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a specialist in adolescent mental health and psychological therapies. Her career has spanned adolescent in-patient and youth custody settings, as well as work in private practice and as an expert witness. Dr Celia has trained, published, and presented her work widely in national and international settings, including contributing to the Lammy Review (2017), and Youth Justice Conventions. Much of her work has focused on the development of trauma-responsive services, and on the particular challenges faced by adolescents in custody and those who work with them.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children: The importance of taking a trauma-informed approach to supporting children. In this episode Steve's guest and expert witness is Dr Celia Sadie. In part one Steve sets out his fifth principle, in part two Dr Celia responds. “This is my conversation with my guest and expert witness Dr. Celia Sadie, clinical psychologist and Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore, England's first ever secure school based in Rochester, in Kent. We talk together about Principle 5: You can judge the wisdom of any society by the investment it makes in its children. It was brilliant talking with Celia, because I know that she understands the revolution that we need to go through if we're to give every young person in our society the opportunity they deserve and allow them to reach their full potential.” – Steve ChalkeAbout Dr Celia SadieDr Celia Sadie is the Director of Care and Wellbeing at Oasis Restore – England's first secure school. She is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a specialist in adolescent mental health and psychological therapies. Her career has spanned adolescent in-patient and youth custody settings, as well as work in private practice and as an expert witness. Dr Celia has trained, published, and presented her work widely in national and international settings, including contributing to the Lammy Review (2017), and Youth Justice Conventions. Much of her work has focused on the development of trauma-responsive services, and on the particular challenges faced by adolescents in custody and those who work with them.About this podcast series This podcast series, and the accompanying book by Steve Chalke, sets out ten tried and tested practical principles for ‘how' to develop joined up, cost effective, community empowering work, gleaned from the hard-won experience that sit at the heart of the mission of Oasis over the last four decades. Steve talks to 13 expert witnesses who help him bring his book to life with their own thoughts and lived experiences.We believe it's time for a radical reset. It's time for A Manifesto for Hope!Steve's book is available wherever you buy your books but we recommend you buy it from Bookshop.org an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.This book is also available on Audible.The Manifesto for Hope podcast is brought to you by Oasis. Our producer is Peter Kerwood and the sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss alcohol treatment with two highly experienced practitioners, Dr Luke Mitcheson and Dr Mike Kelleher. We cover key components of effective treatment, mental health and other important issues, and other important issues such as the importance of the individual in leading their recovery. Dr Luke Mitcheson is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and Clinical Advisor to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. He has worked in mental health and drug and alcohol treatment services since 1993 and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust since 1998.  He is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Accredited Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists. Dr Michael Kelleher is a consultant addictions psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. He trained in addiction psychiatry at the Maudsley hospital and Institute of Psychiatry in London and is a Clinical Advisor to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.Support the show

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Dr Amita Jassi. Amita is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD, and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People at South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Trust. Amita is the lead for the BDD service and Research Lead for the clinic. In addition, she holds the role of Equality and Diversity Lead for National Specialist CAMHS and serves as a trustee for the BDD Foundation charity.This week, we discuss:What is body dysmorphia, including the signs, symptoms and causes of BDD.The psychology behind BDD and the research that is required.Treatment options available for those with BDD.Where BDD falls in the diagnostic criteria and how the variety of presentations affects this.Important considerations when exploring body-altering surgeries and the importance of screening ahead of surgeries.Stigmas associated with BDD and how we can support individuals to understand more about BDD. How non-specialist services can get involved to support their patients with BDD. To find out more about Amita, you can follow her on Instagram (@dr.amita.jassi), Twitter (@Dr_Amita_Jassi) or find out about Amita's work at SLAM here.Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

It's episode #100! Joining me on the show today is Dr Joe Oliver. Joe is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, he's director for Contextual Consulting (a consultancy that provides ACT training, coaching, and therapy), and co-author author of several books including “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques”. Joe is great at taking concepts from psychology and making a video that explains them in a really simple, relatable way. And in this episode I ask Joe to walk me through some of my favourite videos that he's shared recently, including: - “Don't mistake the pepperoni for the pizza” - The Fraud Story - Why our thoughts are like waves - And why anxiety is like a dinosaur I also share my recent experience with anxiety. As you can probably tell from listening to me, I felt (and feel) nervous about sharing this but I know that there's a lot to be said for sharing our vulnerabilities knowing that it just might resonate with someone and be helpful to them. Enjoy the episode. Connect with Joe: https://www.instagram.com/contextualconsulting/ https://twitter.com/contextconsult https://lnk.bio/contextualconsulting Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Since its inception, social media hasn't just become a huge part of our daily lives. For many people, especially young people, it has infiltrated identity, sense of self, and mental well-being.   It has exacerbated and even triggered many emotional difficulties people face, from anxiety and depression to addiction and self-harm.   It's really hard not to be online, so it's not as simple as deliminating social media from our lives altogether. There are, however, steps we can take to use it more healthily and mitigate some of its negative effects.   How does social media affect our thinking, mood, and behavior? What can we do to make social media a more positive and healthier experience?   In this episode, I'm joined by Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DBT Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher, Dr. Arlene Cooke. She shares how social media impacts your mental health, and how to shift our use of it.   See social media as a tool and think of how you can use it in a healthier way. -Dr. Arlene Cooke    Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -Social media's impact on identity  How does social media affect an individual's sense of self, especially in adolescence?   -The downstream effects of social media The harm of social media isn't just in spending too much time on it. How does it uproot us from activities that promote health and mental well-being?   -A measured and moderate approach  It wouldn't be realistic to banish social media from our lives forever, so what's a better way to deal with it?   -It starts with you Are children and teens modeling online behaviors they see at home, and how do we influence healthier behaviors?   Guest Bio  Dr. Arlene Cooke is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DBT Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher. She has 25+ years of wide-ranging clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings located nationally and internationally. As a psychologist, Dr. Cooke specializes in treating mental health difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, identity issues, depression, anxiety, life transition challenges, and relationship issues. Connect with Dr. Cooke on LinkedIn.

Anna opens up the conversation around anger and anger management, with Dr. Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a mix of listener voice notes. Nutritionist Orla Walsh, talks about how can diet reduce migraines. David Gillick round up our running series for novice and veteran runners.

In the final podcast of this series, Dani Lewis, one of our Lived Experienced Practitioners interviews Dr Phil Minoudis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of East London NHS Foundation Forensic Personality Disorder Psychology and the Joint Chair of London Pathways Partnership. In a wide ranging interview they discuss a number of important issues including the work done within the offender pathway, the very high number of offenders with (or fitting criteria for) a personality disorder diagnosis, and the underlying ethos of the care delivered. They address stigma and the impact of the diagnosis of personality disorder on the individual - including how “sticky” the label can become, being difficult to shift even when it is no longer valid or has long outlived its usefulness. They reflect on the value of co-production in reducing stigma and what happens for services and services users when this is done well. A thoughtful and informative podcast and a fitting end to the series.

For listener week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme. Listener Liz got in touch to say she wanted to know more about the women fighting on the front line in Ukraine. Nuala McGovern is joined by BBC journalist and reporter Olga Malchevska, whose home in Kyiv was bombed at the start of the war. She's been back to Ukraine to meet three women who are fighting for their country – we'll hear from one of them who was severely injured when the car she was in drove over a landmine. As a child Julie De'Ath always wished she had an older brother, ‘an easy pass to get a boyfriend', she said. Two years ago at the age of 67, she finally got one when she received a message on Facebook from a man claiming to be that brother. Her mother had given birth to a baby boy in the 1940s but being unmarried at the time, gave him up for adoption. It was a secret her mother took to her grave. Julie contacted Woman's Hour as part of Listener week to share her story for the first time. We also speak to her long-lost half-brother, Tom, and to Miriam Silver, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who specialises in parenting and children who have been adopted.  Victorian strongwoman Vulcana was known for her jaw-dropping feats of strength and her breathtaking beauty. Listener Eric suggested her story to us. He asked that we talk to author Rebecca F John, whose historical novel, Vulcana, fictionalises her life. She tells Nuala about the remarkable, and trailblazing, performer. Plus, Sam Taylor, Britain's Strongest Woman 2020, tells us what it's like being a modern-day strongwoman. Franceska Murati is a 27-year-old businesswoman and this year's Miss London. But there's more to this beauty queen that meets the eye. At 4 years old, she arrived in the UK alongside her parents and older sister. They had escaped war-torn Kosovo, smuggling themselves on the back of a lorry. She shares her story. It's something we've all probably done at one point or another - eating alone. Whether that's taking yourself out to a restaurant you've always wanted to go to, grabbing a meal while you're on a solo trip, or cooking for just yourself at home. But despite how common eating alone is - given that in 2022 the Office of National Statistics showed almost one in three households in the UK were people living alone - some might say there's still a stigma around it. So how do we get around it? Nuala talks to Woman's Hour listener Julia Georgallis and food writer Clare Finney. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey 00:00 Opener 01:34 Ukraine Female Soldiers 16:08 Long Lost Family 30:05 Strong Women 39:19 Franceska Murati 49:42 Eating Alone

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 In this interview, I'm joined by Professor Michaela Swales - a consultant clinical psychologist, author, and DBT trainer, who has trained more than 1,000 professionals in the approach. There are few people on the planet who know as much about DBT as Michaela, so it was a real delight to have this conversation with her, in which we cover: — How DBT combines the best of Eastern and Western Philosophy into one modality, and what Michaela learned from training under Marsha Linehan — Why everything (including thoughts and emotions) can be thought of as behaviours and the therapeutic benefits of this perspective — The 4 core elements of DBT, including how the therapy is structural, and why DBT requires a team or community of therapists And more… You can learn more about DBT training by going to www.dbt-training.co.uk, and pick up a copy of Michaela's book here: https://amzn.to/3QU3ZeN. --- Michaela Swales, PhD, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with BCUHB and Reader in Clinical Psychology on the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme at Bangor University. She trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in Seattle in 1994 and 1995 with Marsha Linehan and for twenty years ran a clinical programme for suicidal young people in an inpatient service. After completing specialist supervision in DBT, she became one of the founder members of the UK DBT Training Team in 1997 and Director of the Training Team in 2002. She has trained more than a thousand professionals in DBT, seeding over 400 programmes, in both the UK and further afield. She is the co-author of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Distinctive Features, which had its second edition published by Routledge in 2016 and Changing Behavior in DBT: Problem-Solving in Action, published by Guilford in 2015. Interview Links: — www.dbt-training.co.uk — Marsha Linehan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_M._Linehan 3 Books Prof. Swales Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Regulating Emotion the DBT Way - Christine Dunkley: https://amzn.to/3LnAEso — DBT: Distinctive Features - Michaela Swales & Heidi Heard: https://amzn.to/3QU3ZeN — Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir - Marsha Linehan: https://amzn.to/3QNfdly

Welcome to episode 134 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 9 August 2023] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​. This week Nicky Lambert and David Munday spoke with guest Michaela Lydon about working in children and adolescent services. ML: Michaela is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse who is currently working as a CYP Psychiatry Clinical Nurse Specialist at UCLH, having worked in various tier 4 units since 2015. She has a special interest in complex trauma and personality disorders, in addition to young peoples mental health in relation to social media and societal changes. Born to Irish parents in North West London, Michaela enjoys anything horror or true crime related, illustration and drawing, and spending time with her Frenchie, Willow. Some links to follow: - CAMHS Resources - https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ - Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm - https://calmharm.co.uk/ - Clear Fear is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist - https://www.clearfear.co.uk/ - MeeToo Free Mental Health App For Teens - https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/meetoo-free-mental-health-app-for-teens/ - Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ Some X links to follow are: VG - www.twitter.com/VanessaRNMH NL - www.twitter.com/niadla​​​​​​​​ DM - www.twitter.com/davidamunday Credits: #mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday Guest: Michaela Lydon Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: David Munday

In this episode, I re-present an interview with Dr Mary Welford. We cover Mary's training, why she chose to develop CFT, self-criticism and how she copes with working with people in distress.Dr Mary Welford is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Trainer, Speaker and Author of a big yellow book ‘Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies' & ‘The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self Confidence'.Mary is one of the founding members of ‘The Compassionate Mind Foundation' alongside Professor Paul Gilbert. She lives in Cornwall with her family and continues to practice clinically alongside working in school settings where she strives to improve the wellbeing of staff and students through developing compassionate approaches.Find the full episode here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-6/Find out more about Mary Welford and her work - Compassionate Mind FoundationThe Compassionate Mind – Paul GilbertCompassion in Cornwall retreatCompassion Focused Therapy For Dummies – Dr. Mary WelfordBuilding Your Self-Confidence using Compassion Focused Therapy – Dr. Mary Welford Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

Topic discuss: ‘UK Housing' and ‘Fostering' Presenter: Talib Mann Sad Ahmad UK Housing: Join us as we discuss renting vs. buying a home and the importance of obtaining a mortgage. We explore financial commitments and flexibility, considering long-term plans and personal preferences. Discover the benefits of homeownership, like capital appreciation, and the advantages of renting for mobility or uncertain finances. What insights does Islam offer regarding the choice between renting and buying a home, and how do its principles guide individuals in achieving a balance between stability and flexibility? Fostering: In Britain, there is a significant shortage of foster carers. Over the past few years, there has been an 11% increase in the number of children entering foster care. Unfortunately, the sector is currently facing a recruitment and retention crisis, with an estimated 12% of foster carers leaving last year. Join us as we explore further and discover the importance of fostering from an Islamic perspective. Guests: Zia Ahmed (Estate Agent) Abdulla Qureshi (Mortgages Advisor) Ann Van Dyke (Foster mom) Dr. Sheila Redfern (Head of Family Trauma Clinical Department, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Anna Freud Foundation. Author of Reflective Fostering Study) Shayma Izzidien (Research Officer on the Reflective Fostering Study and Co-lead on the InCLUDE project at the Anna Freud) Producers: Aisha Malik and Farah Mirza

Dr. Chris James is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and sleep specialist. Chris has over 15 years of clinical experience in the NHS working across a range of mental health and sleep services, providing specialist assessments, therapy and training. He now runs an online-based Clinical Psychology Practice & Sleep Clinic, and is the CEO and Founder of Sleep Athletic, providing specialist sleep services to elite athletes and sports teams. Sleep Athletic's clients include Canada Men's football team, Liverpool FC, and Arsenal Women's FC. Chris is an Honorary Lecturer at Cardiff University.

When a parent, grandparent, caregiver or any significant adult in a child's life is going through a stressful time, children can sense it. Children often try to rationalise the stress they feel from others and draw their own conclusions about what is happening to those around them.   As surgeons, we often overlook the importance of suggesting to the patient that they should discuss the impact of a diagnosis or treatment plan with family, particularly the children in their lives, which will have a positive impact on those around them. In this episode, Professor Arunthathi Mahendran, Institute Director for the Institute of Heath Science Education, leads the conversation with Louise Dalton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Dr. Elizabeth Rapa, Senior Post Doctoral Researcher on how to communicate with children when a family member is expected to undergo medical treatment.   Our guests share insights and advice on how to have these conversations with children following a diagnosis and provide prompts that healthcare professionals can use to ensure families have the awareness and tools to approach the topic themselves. Below we have also provided links to resources that offer a step-by-step guide for talking about illness, tailored to both healthcare professionals and families.   For healthcare professionals: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/files/research/guide-for-hcps.pdf  For families: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/files/research/guide-for-families.pdf   Don't miss out on this crucial conversation; tune in now to hear from experts in this field.

What do we do when a storm comes our way? In this episode of Being Human, mental health counsellor and mindfulness author Sandy Clarke sat down with Dr. Ray Owen, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of 'Facing the Storm', a powerful guide to coping with life's toughest challenges. Together, they explore the difficult but important questions we all face: how can we navigate pain and despair, loss and uncertainty? Drawing on over 30 years of experience working in the UK's NHS, Ray shares practical strategies and insights based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help us cope with life-changing events such as bereavement, health problems, and relationship breakdowns. To find out more about Relate Malaysia, visit www.relate.com.my

We all procrastinate every now and then. But there a lot of us who find us in the loop of procrastination. In this episode we understand what is procrastination, how everyone procrastinates once in a while, when does it become a reason for concern, how to identify it, how to over come and when to seek support. I am in conversation with Ankita Joshi, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the Co-Founder of Hugg.co.in. Hear us talk about various aspects of procrastination and get to know the tools that you have to overcome it, to overcome it as a hindrance to your growth. You can reach out to her through her instagram account here. Hope this episode serves you. May nothing come between you and your best version! Love Shikha

We all procrastinate every now and then. But there a lot of us who find us in the loop of procrastination. In this episode we understand what is procrastination, how everyone procrastinates once in a while, when does it become a reason for concern, how to identify it, how to over come and when to seek support. I am in conversation with Ankita Joshi, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the Co-Founder of Hugg.co.in. Hear us talk about various aspects of procrastination and get to know the tools that you have to overcome it, to overcome it as a hindrance to your growth. You can reach out to her through her instagram account here. Hope this episode serves you. May nothing come between you and your best version! Love Shikha

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Dr Helen Startup and Dr Nicky Gilbert. Helen and Nicky join Han to discuss Schema Therapy from both a clinical and personal perspective.This week, we discuss:What is schema therapy, where did it develop from, and what's the theory behind it?The parts that make us who we are, and how we work through Schema Therapy to adapt the intensity of these roles e.g. growing the healthy adult and shrinking the critic a bit. The society we live in, and how more critical and perfectionistic traits are favoured over self-care and compassion for self. Nicky's personal and Helen's professional experience of Schema Therapy.What is the Schema Therapy school, and how you can get involved.To find out more about Helen and Nicky, or the Schema Therapy School, you can find them at:Twitter: @SchemaSchool @NickyGilbert14Instagram: @schematherapyschool @drnickygilbertHelen is a teacher and trainer of schema therapy. Along with her colleague Janis Briedis she co-directs Schema Therapy School UK which offers a complete training course in Schema Therapy as well as briefer specialist workshops. She co-authored, 'Creative Methods in Schema Therapy: Advances and Innovation in Clinical Practice', which was published in 2020. She used to work as an NHS consultant psychologist in an eating disorders service but now works mainly in the private sector.Nicky is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience in Specialist eating disorder teams. She currently works freelance, providing supervision to clinicians working in the NHS and private sector, and therapy to individuals with eating disorders and other difficulties. Her love of schema therapy began after her own experience of receiving it. It is an approach that often informs her work even when she is not using it in a formal sense.Please note that this podcast discusses various therapeutic models and challenges that may be faced. Please tread lightly, check in with yourself, and note this podcast should not be a replacement for therapeutic support.

Welcome to episode 113 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 1 February 2023] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​. This week Vanessa Gilmartin spoke with guests Michaela Booth & Dr Tania Rodrigues about Time to Talk with colleagues from the Practice Plus Group. MB - Michaela Booth is the National Lead for Patient and Family Engagement at Practice Plus Group. She has a degree in Applied Criminology and a Master's in Crime and Justice and has lived experience of imprisonment. Through an experiential lens, Michaela is passionate about supporting leaders, systems and services to engage and involve people in places of detention, ensuring their voices and experiences are central in system redesign and quality improvements. TR - Tania is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the National Head of Psychological Therapies for Practice Plus Group. Tania has over 20 years' experience working clinically and in a leadership capacity across different countries and within different contexts including General Hospital Primary Care, Adult Forensic Mental Health secure services, working with young people and families subject to human right violations, exploitation, modern slavery and trafficking and working with prison services. Clinically, Tania is an EMDR accredited practitioner and offers a range of therapeutic approaches that are attachment-based and trauma informed. Tania has a strong social justice background and has presented conference papers in the areas of social justice and is published in The International Handbook of Black Community Mental Health – ‘Marginal Leaders': Making visible the Leadership Experiences of Black Women in a Therapeutic Service for Disenfranchised Young People. Some Twitter links to follow are: VG - www.twitter.com/VanessaRNMH NL - www.twitter.com/niadla​​​​​​​​ DM - www.twitter.com/davidamunday MB - www.twitter.com/Michaelabooth7 TR - www.twitter.com/TRClinPsych Credits: #mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday Guests: Michaela Booth & Dr Tania Rodrigues Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: David Munday

Dr Sarah Katherine Mundy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her Parenting Through Stories series of #ChildrensBooks. Dr Sarah is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and mother to three young boys. She tells us that over the past two decades, she has discovered a great deal about what helps (and hinders) family life, as well as ways to promote positive child development. After having her first child, Sarah read a number of parenting books and  found they often told a parent what to "do" to their child rather than how to work "with" them to make things easier.What surprised her most was the lack of a story or a voice for the child within such books. Sarah knew the significance of storytelling socially, culturally and developmentally. She felt that having books to read with her children which explicitly asked about their own feelings and experiences would help parents and children navigate tricky times. From this came the birth of Bartley's Books and the wider Parenting Through Stories approach.   Click here to visit Dr Sarah's website – https://www.parentingthroughstories.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

85: Professor Gilbert - The Compassionate Mind "Your strength comes from your community, how you care and what you share - not from putting a fence around yourself and keeping others out." Professor Paul Gilbert is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and Visiting Professor at the University of Queensland. He founded and developed Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and established the Compassionate Mind Foundation which supports thousands of clinicians around the world to develop, practice and promote CFT. Professor Gilbert as spent decades researching evolutionary approaches to mental health alongside working as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. He has over 300 publications including 22 books. In his conversation with Dr Julian Abel, they talk about the Buddhist view of consciousness and compassion, the development of CFT, evolutionary theories of mental health, societal shifts from 'hold and control' to 'care and share', and much, much more.

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Prof at the University of Queensland. Until his retirement from the NHS in 2016 he was Consultant Clinical Psychologist for over 40 years. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed.    What we discuss in this episode:  -3 flows of compassion (receiving for others, for yourself) -Why compassion needs to have a political focus -The danger of self-compassion falling into neo-liberalism -Mutual flourishing as an intention in a world that does have cruelty, violence and hatred -Practices to cultivate compassion in your mind and body Make sure to listen to the previous episode where Professor Gilbert shared more about compassion as an active, courageous and wise practice, your ‘tricky brain', and why learning to fail is important Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Prof at the University of Queensland. Until his retirement from the NHS in 2016 he was Consultant Clinical Psychologist for over 40 years. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed. He was made a Fellow of the British Psychological Society in 1993, president of the BABCP 2002-2004, and was a member of the first British Governments' NICE guidelines for depression. He has written/edited 23 books and over 300 papers and book chapters. In 2006 he established the Compassionate Mind Foundation as an international charity with the mission statement: To promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion (www.compassionatemind.co.uk). There are now a number of sister foundations in other countries. He was awarded an OBE by the Queen in March 2011 for services to mental health. He established and is the Director of the Centre for Compassion Research and Training at Derby University UK. His latest book is a major edited book with Prof G Simos (2022) Compassion: Clinical practice and Applications (Routledge).   What we discuss in this episode:  -   An introduction to Professor Paul Gilbert and how he came to develop CFT -   Consideration of compassion as an active, courageous and wise practice -   What does it mean that we have a 'tricky brain'? -   Why learning to fail is important   Tune in next week to hear about the 3 flows of compassion (receiving for others, for yourself), about the need for compassion to have a political focus, and to learn a practices to cultivate compassion in mind and body Head to www.drkaitlin.com for show notes, free resources and courses that support you a heartfelt life alongside peak performance.    "So much gratitude for Wisdom for Wellbeing."

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer and her hand-selected panel comprising Alison Clarke, Professor Sarah Corrie and Dr Marie Stopforth, explore a variety of pathways to become a Chartered Coaching Psychologist.  We consider the importance of Chartership by discussing: The distinction between coaching, clinical psychology, coaching, counselling and therapy How the profession of Coaching Psychology evolved The areas in which Coaching Psychologists work How Coaching Psychology contributes to improving coaching standards and other types of Psychology The importance of considering the scope and limitations of our knowledge through regular supervision and Continuing Professional Development How Coaching Psychology is well-placed to challenge psychological assumptions and boundaries The two different types of accreditation offered by the British Psychological Society Coaching Psychology can be described as the scientific study and applied understanding of individuals' and groups' performance, achievement and wellbeing in a coaching context.  As the profession of Coaching Psychology has evolved, new routes to British Psychological Society Chartership have been developed. Today's panel of experts are amongst the pioneers of Coaching Psychology. Our guests are: Alison Clarke is a Coaching Psychologist specialising in transforming anxiety and restoring confidence. She has decades of experience in training and development, coaching individuals and groups, and management consulting and service innovation. As Chair of the BPS Practice Board, she hopes that the accredited training pathways for Coaching Psychology will shift the balance of the influence of Psychology away from ‘What's wrong with you?' to ‘What's possible for you?'.  Professor Sarah Corrie is a Chartered Psychologist, Registered Coaching Psychologist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She was the recipient of the British Psychological Society's Achievement Award for Distinguished Contributions to Coaching Psychology. Sarah has authored over 80 articles for academic journals, professional journals and trade magazines, and nine books including The Art of Inspired Living: Coach Yourself with Positive Psychology. Sarah is a Founder Member and former Chair of the British Psychological Society's Special Group in Coaching Psychology. She has a particular interest in how coaching might contribute to emotional well-being and mental health.  Dr Marie Stopforth is a Chartered Psychologist, HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, and BPS Registered Coaching Psychologist.  She is the Professional Development lead in the BPS Division of Coaching Psychology. Marie spent 20 years working in Higher Education, including as Programme Leader of the Master's in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology programme at the University of East London. She now runs her own coaching business where she provides coaching to individuals and training to organisations, as well as offering Coaching Psychology courses and supervision. Your host, Dr Natalie Lancer, is a Chartered Psychologist, coach and supervisor. She is the Deputy Chair and Secretary of the British Psychological Society's Division of Coaching Psychology and an accredited member of the Association for Coaching. She is the host of this podcast series and invites you to email any comments to docp-tcppod@bps.org.uk https://www.bps.org.uk/member-microsites/division-coaching-psychology/podcasts © British Psychological Society 2022

Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Course Director for postgraduate child development programmes at University College London, Dr Jane Gilmour joins Ashley to share advice on how to deal with toddler meltdowns. She also shares some quick and easy techniques to deal with emotional moments and gives insight into how to effectively communicate with your child. Her book, 'How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child' is available in paperback in all major bookshops. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com---A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 330 I chat with Dr Amita Jassi. Amita is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People (South London and Maudsley NHS Trust).  We discuss her therapy story, adapting OCD therapy for people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), she shares what ASD is, how rigid thinking in ASD can impact treatment, bringing in special interests into therapy, tracking feelings without the use of a 0-10 scale, disentangling what is OCD vs what is ASD in terms of symptoms, how the family members can help their loved ones with autism and OCD. We then change topics to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), she shares what it is, the lack of insight in BDD, where BDD comes from, the unrealistic expectations/representations of beauty in the media, the therapy for BDD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) for BDD and how it differs from ERP for OCD, bringing compassion in, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/amita-330 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers affordable, effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans, if they currently take your insurance, or to download their free app, head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories

Emma talks to Peggy Seeger who has enjoyed six decades of success with her music. Peggy was married to the singer Ewen McColl. Together they revitalised the British Folk Scene during the 50s and 60s. Now 86 years old, Peggy's own songs have become anthems for feminists, anti-nuclear campaigners and those fighting for social justice. Exam season is upon us - Highers have begun in Scotland and A-levels and GCSEs start on the 16th May, but maybe your kids have end of year exams coming up too. As a parent what is the best way to support your child? Anita is joined by Dr Jane Gilmour, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Candice Carty-Williams described her very successful first novel Queenie as 'the black Bridget Jones'. She has described her new novel People Person as her ‘daddy issues' book and in it she celebrates families of all sorts. Her aim, she says, is to make visible the people she knows and the experiences she has had. As Anne Robinson announces she's stepping down as the host of the Channel 4 quiz show Countdown, Emma Barnett catches up with her. Robinson was the first female to ever host the show, with 265 episodes under her belt since she joined just a year ago. It's been just over a year since the former husband of ITV presenter Ruth Dodsworth was jailed for coercive controlling behaviour and stalking. In a new ITV Tonight programme ‘Controlled By My Ex Partner: The Hidden Abuse' Ruth explores the crime of coercive control and what needs to be done to stop it. Milli Proust, writer and floral designer in West Sussex, and Georgie Newbery, a flower farmer, discuss the growing trend of cut flower gardening. Sex Parties have gone from being fringe underground raves to large, well-established sell-out club nights, in the last few years. We hear from Dr Kate Lister, Sex Historian and Author of A Curious History of Sex and Miss Gold - who runs One Night Parties, a sex party in London.

Childbirth is something that more than 80% of women go through in their lifetime. But could that be about to change? Sci-Fi author Helen Sedgwick thinks we're just a generation away from external, artificial wombs being used for childbirth. But what does this mean for the concept of motherhood and a woman's place in society? Anita is joined by Helen and designer of an artificial womb Lisa Mandemaker. Exam season is upon us - Highers have begun in Scotland and A-levels and GCSEs start on the 16th May and finish on the 28th June, but maybe your kids have end of year exams coming up too. As a parent what is the best way to support your child? Especially if they have important exams looming but are doing everything they can to pretend that they don't? Or perhaps you have the opposite problem and your child is paralysed with anxiety. How do you engage the teenage brain and support your child with their revision? Anita is joined by Dr Jane Gilmour, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital. What does your grandmother mean to you? The South African musician Toshi has released a new song – Khokhoba – which means ‘getting old' in her native language of Xhosa. The song is dedicated to her grandmother and we hear about the spiritual and societal role that elderly women and grandmothers play in the Xhosa culture. Sex Parties have gone from being fringe underground raves to large, well-established sell-out club nights, in the last few years! Why are we seeing a resurgence the sex party? We hear from Dr Kate Lister, Sex Historian and Author of A Curious History of Sex & Miss Gold, who runs One Night Parties, a sex party in London. They discuss how Covid-19 has changed the way we approach sex, the female gaze and hedonism through history

Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects about 1 in 50 people. This means that more than 5 million people to nearly 10 million people in the United States alone have BDD. The body dysmorphia advocacy group, BDD, connected me to Dr. Amita Jassi and Rachel Koutnik, LCSW. In this episode, we cover the following body dysmorphia questions and answers: Body Dysmorphia Definition, including how similar or dissimilar it is to anorexia and bulimia Body Dysmorphia Test Body Dysmorphia Symptoms Body Dysmorphia and Social Media How to help someone with Body Dysmorphia The relationship to the routines that I had was an issue and nobody caught it. The meaning I made was an issue and nobody caught it. I believed what I believed internally. - Rachel Koutnik Resources: Body Dysmorphia Quiz Body Dysmorphia Support Mental Health Book Recommendations If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! And be sure to: Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips. Tell 2-3 of your friends about this episode!   **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions.  **Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links** About Dr. Amita Jassi Dr Amita Jassi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People (South London and Maudsley NHS Trust). She has worked with this client group since 2006. Amita is the lead for the BDD branch of the service as well as the research lead for the clinic. This is the only specialist service for young people with BDD in the UK.   In her clinical role, she develops and delivers individually-tailored treatment packages, including intensive, home-based and inpatient treatment, as well as offering consultation and joint work with clinicians around the country.   Amita has taught and trained nationally and internationally on child and adolescent OCD and BDD. She is the author of several books including ‘Appearance Anxiety: a Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder for Young People, Families and Professionals' and ‘The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder'. She has She has over 35 publications in peer reviewed journals on OCD and BDD and engages in media work to increase awareness and understanding of these conditions. Amita is also a trustee for the BDD Foundation charity. About Rachel Koutnik Rachel Koutnik, LCSW is a therapist in private practice in Los Angeles, California. Rachel has been a practicing therapist for 12 years with a background in community counseling with children, adults and families, and emergency room crisis work. She currently works with teens, adults and couples providing outpatient therapy, as well as part time work with adults in an intensive outpatient substance abuse recovery center. Rachel identifies as a wounded healer and has also been in recovery from Body Dysmorphic Disorder and other mental health struggles for the past 20 years. Her own healing journey has led to her integrative approach of evidence based and holistic healing methods.

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined once again by Dr. Clare Marriott. Clare is a Clinical Psychologist working in the U.K. In 2006, Clare completed her doctoral thesis, investigating factors promoting resilience in adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Clare focuses her work on recovery, and in finding things that sustain people outside of the therapy room. During her time as a Clinical Psychologist, Clare has worked with people with chronic mental health challenges and is currently Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Interim Clinical Lead for the Recovery Pathway in Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust in the UK.Clare first joined us in Season One of Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse, and we both realized there was an important conversation to be shared on Recovery Fatigue—how we keep on our path to all we want for our lives without feeling exhausted and so tired along the way that we give up, or lose hope. Our path is here for us to experience all the happiness and meaning we desire, so today, we're going to talk about how to move through recovery fatigue, and share some learning and practices to help us keep overcoming our childhood trauma and move forward with energy, motivation, and the power of our unlimited possibilities.

Professor Paul Gilbert is a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Derby and honorary visiting Prof at the University of Queensland. He retired from the NHS in 2016 after over 40 years as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology with a special focus on mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which compassion-focused therapy was developed. He has written/edited 21 books and over 250 papers and book chapters. In 2006 he established the Compassionate Mind Foundation as an international charity with the mission statement to promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion (www.compassionatemind.co.uk). Further reading: Seligman, M. E. P. (1972). "Learned helplessness". Annual Review of Medicine. 23 (1): 407–412. Gilbert, P. (1984). Depression: From Psychology to Brain State. London: Lawrence Erlbaum. Ribeiro da Silva, D., Rijo, D., Salekin, R.T. et al. Clinical change in psychopathic traits after the PSYCHOPATHY.COMP program: preliminary findings of a controlled trial with male detained youth. J Exp Criminol (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-020-09418-x Cozolino, L. (2017). The Neuroscience Of Psychotherapy: Building and Rebuilding the Human Brain. Third Edition. New York:  W.W. Norton & Co.

This week we have Dr Gary Sidley from the HART group chatting about the State of Fear, governement behavioral psychological techniques that have been deployed to frighten the whole country. We talk about the fear in mask mandates and whether masks do anything. We also have a brief chat about real ale!Dr Sidley is a former Consultant Clinical Psychologist after 33 continuous years of employment in the UK's NHS.In 2000, he obtained his PhD for a thesis exploring the psychological predictors of suicidal behaviour.Usefull links.HART Group: https://www.hartgroup.org/Smilefree: https://smilefree.org/Send us an email: therealnormalpodcast@gmail.comFollow Gary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarySidleyFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/realnormalpodFollow us on our SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RealNormalPodcast/

Another episode where we learned a lot! Peter talks about the problems with the personality disorder diagnosis and argues for a different way of categorising distress. Clearly passionate about the topic, Peter wonders if we can respond to suffering without labelling people as ill. See what you think. Do like, rate and subscribe to the podcast. If you can share it on social media we really appreciate it. Share your feedback with us on @wrongkindofmad on twitter and instagram, find the page we never use on Facebook or email thewrongkindofmad@gmail.com Peter is professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool, and an honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist with Mersey Care NHS Trust. His most recent publications are: A Manifesto for Mental Health: Why We Need a Revolution in Mental Health Care https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manifesto-Mental-Health-Need-Revolution/dp/3030243850 A Prescription for Psychiatry: Why We Need a Whole New Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, London. [A Prescription for PsychiatryA Prescription for Psychiatry. New Laws of Psychology: Why Nature and Nurture Alone Can't Explain Human Behaviour. Constable & Robinson, London. [ http://www.constablerobinson.com/?section=books&book=the_new_laws_of_psychology_9781780336008_trade_paperback ]. He recently launched a free, online, open-access course exploring our understanding of mental health and well-being. [ https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mental-health-and-well-being ].

Dr Gerard Drennan Ph.D. is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, who holds the post of Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy in the Behavioural & Developmental Psychiatric Operational Directorate of the South London & Maudsley Mental Health Foundation Trust. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at Kings College London.Gerard qualified as a clinical psychologist in Cape Town.His doctoral research examined the practical and political role of language and interpreters in mental health practice in post-colonial, institutional settings.This research ran concurrently with the work of South African Truth and Reconciliation and was touched, as all South Africans were, by the restorative aspirations of that nation-building endeavour.Gerard has held clinical and leadership roles in forensic and offender mental health settings in London and Sussex for the past 20 years. This included a leadership role in developing the Millfield Unit, part of the Personality Disorder and DSPD project. He has published on the implementation of recovery-oriented practice and, since training in restorative justice conferencing in 2012, has worked and written on the place of restorative justice practices in mental health settings.

A fascinating, rich and reflective conversation with Grace Alexander, a seed merchant and Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in Child Protection who lives, and grows, in Somerset. Grace and I met through Instagram and its been a joy getting to know her a little through our conversations.In this one we talk about effort-ing, perfectionism and high achievement (Grace wrote two psychology books during Lockdown 1) and about the difficulty of being consistently authentic on Instagram given the nature of her work and how she is finding her way to doing just that through Gather, her new Membership among other things.I really hope you enjoyed what I experienced as a deep and nourishing conversation.

This week's episode is with Dr Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour who are both clinical psychologists working with children and young people. Bettina supports children, young people and families to thrive through strengthening relationships and understanding our brains. She regularly gives talks and runs workshops for parents and teachers on mental health and neuroscience. Jane is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital. She has been working therapeutically with young people, families, school staff and adults supporting young people for over 20 years. Bettina and Jane have recently published a book with their colleague Tara Murphy called The Incredible Teenage Brain: everything you need to know to unlock a teen's potential. This is a book for adults supporting teenagers which takes cutting edge brain research and puts it into very accessible language, considering what it means in a day to day context for parents, teachers and professionals supporting young people. If you are a parent of a teenager who appears to have morphed overnight from a quite likeable child into an alien being who is completely self-absorbed and who takes offence at everything you say or if you still have a likeable child who is about to hit puberty this is the episode for you. Bettina and Jane unlock the wonders of the adolescent brain and help parents understand why their teenage children behave the way they do and why they NEED to do so. They help us to see that this period of development is not an aberration, that the teenage brain is not broken, but that it is uniquely adapted for the developmental goals of a teenager and is absolutely fit for purpose. Listen to this episode with Bettina and Jane if you want to learn: About the changes to the teenage brain that make it perfectly adapted to what teenagers need to deal with and learn in adolescence (which is longer than you might think!) About the 3 big issues that teens are grappling with: Social integration Identity Separation from families Why teenagers need to argue. Yes, need. What makes the adolescent brain different from an adult or child's brain About the connection between a teenager's feelings and learning How the teenage brain's sensitivity to rewards can be utilised for learning through positive reinforcement, especially using social rewards How to encourage your teenagers to do the things you think are important by tapping into what motivates them Why the urge to be with peers is so strong and how social pain is experienced as strongly as physical pain How Carol Dweck's mindset work applies in a social context and how parents can help their teens develop a growth mindset to deal with social pain. (see module one in our in-person and online courses for how Descriptive Praise helps parents develop a growth mindset) About the drive for adolescent novelty-seeking and how to manage teenage risk-taking and in fact encourage teens to take positive risks Why teenagers are so thin-skinned. Hint: it's not ‘just' down to their hormones. (Top tip: don't dismiss or minimise your teen's emotions. See module two in our in-person and online courses on Emotion Coaching to help teens learn to regulate their emotions) About the research that shows that parents can be the ‘significant other' in their child's life that helps them to deal with the pain of adolescence when we come alongside them In our celebration of vulnerability and perfect imperfection Bettina and Jane share with us Low Parenting Moments of their own. And the ladies also share their top tips for raising teens to be confident, happy and successful.   Links To get in touch with Bettina and Jane: Dr Bettina Hohnen http://www.drbettinahohnen.com/ https://twitter.com/bettinahohnen Jane Gilmour https://twitter.com/thechildpsych www.incredibleteenbrain.co.uk twitter @Incredible2019

In part two of our Body Dysmorphia special we explore treatment and therapies that are available if you or someone you know may be struggling to cope with living with BDD.  Dr Amita Jassi is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorder Service for Children and Young People. She chats to Dr Linda about the hallmarks and symptoms of BDD, how to support a loved one and sheds light on how effective CBT is when seeking treatment and support. Huge thanks to Dr Jassi for sharing her insight with us. We hope it helps. Below you'll find links to the BDD Foundation website, where you'll find a host of information on: Getting Help https://bddfoundation.org/helping-you/getting-help-in-the-uk/ Resources on BDD https://bddfoundation.org/resources/ Support Groups and more  https://bddfoundation.org/support-groups/