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This podcast is far from your typical podcast. Beware the faint of heart, and welcome the macabre and the morbid. Each episode will feature a different human victim, whether they succumbed to an animal attack, were murdered by another human, or met their grisly fate in a freak accident. We will learn more about the victim's life and death in each episode, and learn a bit about why or how they were chosen to depart this earthly realm, along with some interesting facts and features about the a ...
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Join Dr. Amanda Ferguson, psychologist and published author as she discusses a range of topics including personal and work issues, relationships, professional and personal development, performance and more. Sharing her insights along side a variety of guests, the Pysch for Life podcast is your insight into mental health, psychology and life.
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Why do the arts matter? Amplify the Arts was created to explore why the arts are necessary, and why they have the power to change lives. Between sharing stories of my own, exploring current events where the arts play a role, and chatting with guests, Amplify the Arts will dive right into all things art.
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Send us a Text Message. We all have social circles, however large or small. Sometimes we feel compelled to get together with a few of your close pals for a fun night, where you can drink away your problems and drift into another life - at least for the moment. But none of us anticipates a fun night with friends leading to our last moments alive. Fo…
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Are you – or someone you know - constantly late ? Always arriving at work, meetings, family and social occasions late? Always rushing? Sick of feeling guilty and embarrassed for making people wait? Spending money unnecessarily, tired of feeling stressed out? Ashamed of frustrating people and being judged? If any of those feelings resonate with you,…
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Send us a Text Message. All of us have that special little habit, that fond activity we do or place we go when things get overwhelming. For some, it's a beach. For others, they get lost in the world of music. For Taylor Luciow (AKA Taylor Mitchell), the only thing that could calm her when things got to be too much, was music and nature. So when she…
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Like it or not, we all have attachment styles! You have probably even heard the term before - but what are they and why should you be familiar with yours? In this episode I welcome back Jennifer Nurick to dive deep into all things attachment and how it impacts our relationships. Jennifer Nurick (Jen) specialises in healing anxious attachment, attac…
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Send us a Text Message. We all tend to be quite forgiving when it comes to our friends and loved ones; ordinarily, we would stand up for ourselves and recognize when someone is "bad news", but what happens when love overrides that natural urge to flee from danger? Join Stacy and Lavender, hosts of Early On Wednesday Podcast, as they accompany WNP H…
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Co-dependence may seem like the latest buzzy word, however if you're wanting healthy relationships in your life, it's one you should probably pay attention to.The cornerstone of Co-dependence is when we care too much what other people think about us. This keeps us limited, stuck and failing to grow and eventually impacts our relationships, keeping …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for ONE YEAR OF DAYVID - together we will celebrate Dayvid's one year anniversary co-hosting the show with a LIVE recap of the last 20+ episodes in which Dayvid has been a much-appreciated presence! We also show Dayvid a special video we made in which we asked more than 20 of his closest friends to send videos expres…
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Send us a Text Message. There's something about rugged, untouched wilderness that causes most of us to catch our breath: the beauty of sparkling blankets of thick snow, the soft warmth of a rising sun against cold skin; there is much to love about our natural world and its' inhabitants. For Horatio Chapple and 80 other students documenting evidence…
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In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Ella Zhang on alignment and congruence in great leadership. Ella is a passionate, strategic change maker, Organisational Development Consultant and executive coach with decades of experience in Fortune100 companies and start-ups. Her expertise includes leadership development, cultural transformation an…
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Send us a Text Message. Mother's Day is all about appreciating good moms. The doting mothers, the hard-working mothers, the single mothers; it's about recognizing the strenuous efforts and sacrifices she makes for us each and every day. In this episode, Dayvid and Amanda are joined by the hysterical and adorable Heather and Rachel, hosts of Like Mo…
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We can all relate to working with someone who seems just that little bit more difficult to manage. One minute everything may feel fine and the next, we wonder what we did wrong or how we misinterpreted instructions. The feeling you have to walk on eggshells or maybe just find yourself wanting to limit contact with this manager, co-worker or busines…
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do to someone who stole from you? Would your response change if an innocent young child committed the thievery? Would you forgive them, or maybe smile at them? Or would you unleash an unimaginable assault onto their tiny body, battering them to the point of unconsciousness and death? For one little 3 year old …
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Now more than ever, supporting our youth to thrive is essential. So in the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with "human behaviour expert" , Sabina Read on how best to support this. Sabina is a psychologist, speaker, media commentator, and life sherpa who works to help people become the architects of their own growth and freedom so they can …
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As explored in my previous episode on Loneliness and Solitude, loneliness is something we all experience at times in our lives. With our need to connect being innate, it's important to understand how connection impacts our wellbeing and happiness. So in this episode I discuss: what loneliness is, why connecting to the right people is critical and h…
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Send us a Text Message. Most of us have risked a little bodily injury at the expense of a thrilling reward, whether it be flying to a tropical destination or embarking in an adrenaline-fueling hobby, and the what-if's are always in the back of our mind. Seldom do these what-if's become our reality, but for one devout adventurist, that's exactly wha…
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Today I was joined by Manchester United Women's Academy Manager AJ. This was a great conversation as we spoke about AJ's role, the standards at Man Utd, working with staff and the resources and how we can improve ourselves by asking questions that can enhance our learning. Have a listen to this incredible chat as there is a lot to take from it - ev…
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There's no escaping that we live in a digital world. However, our digital habits are impacting our stress and relationships more than ever, so I chat with Dr Kristy Goodwin, about what we can do to tame them. Dr Kristy Goodwin studies what it takes to thrive in the digital world. Kristy is the author of Dear Digital, We need to talk where she decod…
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Today I was joined by recruitment lead at Arsenal Women FC - Kevin Murphy. Kevin is an experienced coach and coach developer with roles at Rangers Women, Hamilton Accies FC Women, Hearts Women and Manchester City Women. This was a great chat on coach education, how to develop your skill and how we can be specialist generalist. Have a listen to this…
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Burnout and unpaid overtime are a common problem, often leading to unhealthy work relationships and unhappy working environments. Often though, it's a tricky path to navigate if we find ourselves experiencing this. Do we want to ruffle feathers? What impact will it have on our job security? What are the long term impacts? These delicate issues are …
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Send us a Text Message. For JC, life was just one big adventure waiting to be taken by the reigns. Though he devoted his life to many heroic duties such as spending his time as a firefighter and a paramedic rescue specialist in the Air Force, his real passion lied with adventure. So it was no surprise when JC launched a company devoted to training …
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In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I'm chatting with Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Counsellor, Rosemary Gattuso who specialises in trauma informed Family Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice. Rosemary’s career began as a lawyer and then progressed away from the courts and towards mediation rooms. She became curious about how peopl…
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So many people struggle to switch off at all and find themselves spending breaks (even lunch breaks, let alone holidays) on devices or madly trying to multi task lots of other seemingly must do tasks - which defeats the purpose of the break and then they wonder why they don't feel like they had a break at all. Does this sound familiar? Do you strug…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you left everything you've ever known behind for a chance at a life that was truly yours? What would you do with your days? Most of us would head to a tropical location and enjoy some much needed time in the sun and for Vladimir, he chose no different. But his plan for a worry-free beach day in one of the top tourist…
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In this episode, I welcome back Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate and educator. He champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives. Having presented to tens of thousands of young people across Australia, Daniel is no stranger to the complex challenges that our distractin…
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In this episode I spoke with Dr Danielle Prescott. We discussed a number of topics including employability in the womens game, skillset for working at grassroots level and how we can self reflect by zooming out to analyse your performance. Danielle has a number of roles including: * Academy Scout for Manchester United - U12-21 * Content Developer w…
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It’s hard to believe this is my 100th Psych for Life podcast episode. I hope you’re enjoying listening to these eps as much as I am in making them! In honour of 100 eps, in this one I offer my top tips for thriving in our ever-changing world. These days – we are warned of more pandemics, economic and supply pressures and climate disasters. We live …
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Send us a Text Message. We have all at one time or another settled in for a scary slasher movie. Sometimes we bundle underneath the covers, or hide our faces behind a pillow; some people can't even take their eyes off of the screen due to the sheer sense of dread they can cause. But how would you feel if while watching said movie, right underneath …
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Have you ever wondered why a work colleague or boss has you feeling like you're dealing with a family member? It's not as crazy as it sounds. In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome Jennifer Nurick a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment”. She is the founder and voice of Ps…
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In this episode, I welcome Gaj Ravichandra, a Peak Performance Coach, Registered Psychologist and the co-founder of Kompass Consultancy, a global Talent Management Consultancy that enables Performance Excellence. Gaj provides individual coaching on developing mental toughness, career pivots, finding purpose, opportunity and increasing mental resili…
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Send us a Text Message. The expression "your life can change in an instant" rings a bell with all of us, but besides the random cliche moments during which someone is saying it to us, we don't typically bear it any mind. But for one senior couple living out their golden years in a beautiful, 100-year-old farmhouse in Illinois, this would quickly be…
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Loneliness....it is something we all can experience at various times in our lives. As humans our need to connect is innate, so when there is a gap between the connection desired and the actual lived experience, one can feel lonely. So in this episode I'll discuss all things loneliness, what it is, how it potentially impacts our health and wellbeing…
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There is a lot of focus on the joy and gains of motherhood – however, with all the focus on what a woman gains when baby arrives, it’s easy to forget what they may lose – in particular the loss of a sense of self. The focus often stays on the baby rather than the woman and how to care for her after baby and her developmental issues. So in this epis…
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Send us a Text Message. Few people have gotten close to Africa's most deadly wild animal and lived to tell about it, but almost NO ONE has gotten to ride one around like a horse. For Marius Els, this was his reality when he fell upon the opportunity to adopt an orphaned Hippopotamus. Join Amanda and Dayvid as they welcome Matthew and Celine, hyster…
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During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. In this episode, I welcome back cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams to chat about his fascinating new book, The Connected Species - How the evolution of…
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In today's episode I spoke with Lewis Walker. Lewis is the Impact and Development Manager at ADO Den Haag. We spoke about community development, working in the community department which links with many other departments, skills and qualifications and how sometimes the path we want to take can change for the better. Have a listen to this incredible…
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Send us a Text Message. The Charming and Hysterical Tyler returns again - this time with a brand new pocast - to join us in another episode featuring the murder of a life cut short. When one talented musician battles a hard knock life to climb to the rise of fame, there are certainly some in disagreement. What happens when some of those people deci…
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During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have.In this episode, I chat with Sarah Rusbatch, a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Key-Note speaker sharing her journ…
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Send us a Text Message. WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! More guests. More laughs. More gut-wrenching true crime! We decided to kick off our season premiere by welcoming Declan and Jane, hosts of Brutal, Bizarre and Boozy to this grueling episode which follows one of the strongest women to ever walk the Earth. Join the BBB Crew, Dayvid and Amanda as they nav…
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During January, I’ll be sharing my Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. You know that negative - often damning - voice inside your head? The one that says...you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve that, you’ll never get there! It's often ref…
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Send us a Text Message. Time spent on the sea is almost always blissful and relaxing. Something about the bobbing waves, gentle breeze, and sounds of seaside birds bring one to ease. There are scenarios however, in which these subtle details become that of nightmares, such as the case when Ray Boundy, Dennis Murphy and Linda Horton set sail on thei…
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As we quickly head towards the turn of the year, it is a natural time to take stock and reassess. Our unconscious mind naturally starts to do this most years, however, this year – more than many others - staying happy and empowered in these times of volatility and disruption – is a big challenge!. So in the last Psych for Life episode for 2023, we …
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In today's episode I spoke with Rodolphe Wilhelm. He is a youth coach for Toronto High Park FC in Canada. This was a great episode due to Rodolphe's passion towards working in the youth game, his detail in the video analysis sessions and speaking and learning a new language when coaching football. He is also has a YouTube channel: https://www.youtu…
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