Best Dr. Richard A MacKinnon Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 158: Cognitive Defusion 58:40

8d ago58:40

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This is the third part in our series exploring Psychological Flexibility. Richard and Ross look at the skill called 'Cognititve Defusion', where we learn to see our thoughts in a different light. You can find show notes and all the resources we mention at our dedicated online resource page: worklifepsych.com/psychologicalflexibility Thanks for list…

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Meet Dr Carrie Hayward 44:39

9d ago44:39

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 50 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'd like you to meet Dr Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a registered clinical psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She's also an adventurer, a creative, an innovator…

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Break the Binds of Weight Stigma with Dr Sarah Pegrum 30:14

17d ago30:14

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 49 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm continuing my chat with Dr Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a clinical psychologist, peer reviewed ACT trainer, Curator of the ACT BODY Project and Author of the book - Break the Binds of Weight Stigma. Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Usi…

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Ep 157: Present moment awareness 35:43

23d ago35:43

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In this second part of our series on how to develop your psychological flexibility, we look at the importance of being in the present moment, and minimising 'mental time-travel'. Richard and Ross look at some of the unhelpful ways our attention and focus are pulled from the here and now, along with some simple ways you can start to develop your cap…

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Meet Dr Sarah Pegrum 40:19

24d ago40:19

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 48 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm delighted to introduce you to Dr Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a clinical psychologist, peer reviewed ACT trainer, Curator of the ACT BODY Project and Author of the book - Break the Binds of Weight Stigma. Free Yourself from Body Image Struggl…

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Psychological Inflexibility with Dr Richard MacKinnon 38:09

1M ago38:09

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 47 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the start of a mini series - it's a new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psycholgical flexibility and ACT - we're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only …

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Ep 156: Psychological Inflexibility 35:27

1M ago35:27

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This is the first of a new series of the podcast where we focus on the skills that develop our psychological flexibility. Richard is joined by fellow psychologist Ross McIntosh, the host of the excellent People Soup podcast. In this episode, they discuss what psychological flexibility is, what it feels like to experience psychological inflexibility…

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The Spacious Adventure of Michaela Thomas 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 46 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the third and final part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, author, award winning podcaster and corporate speaker. In this episode you'll hear about Michaela's spacious a…

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I'm too much and I'm not enough with Michaela Thomas 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 45 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the second part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, author, award winning podcaster and corporate speaker. Michaela is currently one of 8 nominees for the Inspirational Mo…

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Meet Michaela Thomas 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 44 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the first part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist author and corporate speaker. Her first book is called "The Lasting Connection, Developing Love and Compassion for Yourse…

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Ep 155: Pitfalls to avoid when it comes to values 37:17

2M ago37:17

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In this episode, Richard is joined by fellow coaching psychologist Lucie Ilbury for a look at the common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to our values. Shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/155 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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MORE Polyvagal Theory with Kerry Cullen 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 43 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the third and final part of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator, chartered psychologist and an expert in Polyvagal theory. In this episode we spend a bit more time reflecting on how Polyvagal Theory m…

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Polyvagal Theory with Kerry Cullen 39:27

2M ago39:27

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 42 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the second of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator, chartered psychologist and an expert in Polyvagal theory. In this episode, Kerry unpacks polyvagal theory for us in a really accessible way. She star…

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Ep 154: Navigating deadlines 28:28

2M ago28:28

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In this episode, we take a look at deadlines and how to handle them effectively. Whether it's a deadline we've been given, or one we've decided upon ourselves, they can either be a motivating target or a mark in the calendar that fills us with dread. So we look at some of the ways we can make our deadlines actually work for us. Full show notes can …

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Meet Kerry Cullen 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 41 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the first part of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator and chartered psychologist. She's also an expert and innovator in Polyvagal theory. In this episode you'll get to know Kerry a bit more, from her …

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Ep 153: Why can't I stick to my habits? 20:56

3M ago20:56

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In our last episode. Richard and Rachael explored some of the reasons goals and goal-setting can work against us and make behaviour change even more difficult. This time round, Richard outlines some of the common reasons we can find it hard to stick to new habits. Full show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcas…

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Macbeth with Dr Ben Askew 26:56

3M ago26:56

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 40 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the final part of my chat with Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. In this episode you're hear us talk about the Shakespeare play - Macbeth - with a particular focus on Lady Macbeth and her husband. We explore…

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ACT for Acting with Dr Ben Askew 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 39 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm continuing my chat with Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. If you haven't listened to Part one - where we find out more about Ben and some pivotal moments in his life - I'd recommend you pause and go and have a …

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Ep 152 - The dark side of goals 50:50

3M ago50:50

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In this episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Rachael Skews for a conversation about goals, goal-setting and the downside of focusing too much on goals. You can find the full show notes for this episode by visiting our website: https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/152 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Meet Dr Ben Askew 49:20

3M ago49:20

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 38 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. We're back - it's 2024 and what a guest we have to start the year. Let me introduce you to Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. He is the originator of the #ACTforActing project and is one of the UK's leading exponents of Theatre…

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Are you considering coaching for 2024? 1:18

3M ago1:18

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A quick reminder of our upcoming webinar all about coaching. On Jan 25th, I'll be facilitating a free session to demystify coaching, explain what's involved and how it can contribute positively to your goal attainment, wellbeing, productivity and career clarity. To find out more and reserve your free place, simply visit https://www.worklifepsych.co…

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Ep 151: Authentic leadership with Ross McIntosh 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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In this episode, Richard is joined by fellow podcaster and expert in ACT, Ross McIntosh, for a discussion about leadership at work. Ross is the host of the excellent 'People Soup' podcast, and regularly trains professionals int he ACT skills that support psychological flexibility. Richard and Ross walk through a model of Authentic Leadership, explo…

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REWIND - Healthy Workplaces with Dr Kevin Teoh 37:28

5M ago37:28

37:28

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 37 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. For the Festive Season - we're looking back at some of our fabulous expert guests. Our first People Soup Rewind - is with Dr Kevin Teoh. In my Spotify wrapped for podcasters this year - this was the most popular episode - so it definitely deserves anot…

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ACT in the Workplace with Ross #2 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 36 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. In this episode - the tables are still turned and I'm being interviewed by Producer Emma. I recount some memorable moments from ACT Training, I share part of the training from session 1 where I introduce the metaphor of the passengers on the bus and th…

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Ep 150: Learning from the year gone by 53:25

5M ago53:25

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We hit the 150 episode mark and take a look back at what we've learned along the way. We also look at the benefits of reviewing your year before making plans for the new year ahead. Full show notes for this episode are available at worklifepsych.com/podcast/150 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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ACT in the Workplace with Ross #1 19:51

5M ago19:51

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 35 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, this week the tables are turned, producer Emma has interviewed me in a table turning special. You'll get to hear a bit more about my career history and when I first discovered ACT. We also chat about how I present ACT in a compelling way to …

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Ep 149: Mistakes to avoid when introducing coaching 28:26

5M ago28:26

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In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss some of the most common mistakes to avoid when introducing coaching to your organisation. Full show notes for this episode can be found at worklifepsych.com/podcast/149 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Movember Part 2 with Dr Steve Jones 22:15

5M ago22:15

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 34 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, this week - the chat with Dr Steve Jones - continues. We touch upon role modelling -in terms of the ripple effect when men disclose how they've sought support for their mental health or volunteered for psychological wellbeing training. We ta…

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Movember Part 1 with Dr Steve Jones 27:40

5M ago27:40

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 33 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, One of the wonderful things about having a producer - and specifically a producer like Emma - is that she's fizzing with ideas. When Emma mentioned Movember I immediately sent out a bat signal to friend of the show Dr Steve Jones and later t…

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ACT and Authentic Leadership FM 11:21

6M ago11:21

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 32 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. It's a bit different this week. It's a solo episode, a cup-a-soup if you like. What I want to do is build on the idea I shared earlier this year about having a separate sister podcast of PeopleSoup for leaders. One where they can tune in and really hea…

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Imposter No More with Dr Jill Stoddard 42:54

6M ago42:54

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, It's the second part of my chat with Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". In this episode …

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Ep 148: "Do you practice what you preach?" 30:49

6M ago30:49

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In this episode, we look at the concept of 'use of self' and authenticity in coaching. How would you answer the question: do you practice what you preach? You can find full show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/148.By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Meet Dr Jill Stoddard 33:24

6M ago33:24

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 30 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, I'd like you to meet Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". But before we talk about the boo…

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Ep 147: How does coaching differ from therapy? 27:17

6M ago27:17

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We take a look at another common coaching question: how does coaching differ from therapy? It's not as clear a line between the two as you might imagine. Full show notes for this episode can be found at worklifepsych.com/podcast/147By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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"The Overthinker's Guide to Life" with Andrew Sewell 33:34

6M ago33:34

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 29 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. And P soupers - that little teaser at the beginning was from the very end of my chat with Andrew Sewell. We'd finished the formal interview and he reflected on my observation of his creativeness coupled with his doubt - when I was coaching him about 8 …

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Announcement: Free coaching webinar 1:31

6M ago1:31

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Richard here, to remind you of an upcoming free event that may interest you. If you’re considering coaching for yourself, or thinking about introducing it to your organisation this year, then our Considering Coaching webinar might be just what you need. On October 26th at 10am UK time, I’ll be facilitating a webinar all about coaching and the benef…

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Overthinking with Andrew Sewell 36:07

7M ago36:07

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 28 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - This week's treat for your ears is my chat with Andrew Sewell - he's a coach, an author and a fellow northerner. In this episode you'll hear how Andrew became fascinated by psychology and personal development - and how his career path inclu…

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Ep 146: What should I do in between coaching sessions? 32:36

7M ago32:36

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In this episode, Richard and Pilar answer one of the most common questions when it comes to coaching: what to do in between the coaching sessions. Show notes for this episode can be found at worklifepsych.com/podcast/146 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 145: What is a coaching psychologist? 15:53

7M ago15:53

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In this episode, Richard explores what a coaching psycholoigist is and some of the differences between this and other specialisms within the profession. Full shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/145 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Dr Richard MacKinnon - Loneliness at Work 46:20

7M ago46:20

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's another special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our second courageous participant was Dr Richard MacKinnon - Founder and Managing Director of Work Life Psych. and…

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Dr Sarah Swan - Coping with Breast Cancer 42:01

8M ago42:01

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 26 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's a special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our first courageous participant was Dr Sarah Swan - a verified rock chick who has written an extraordinary book called,…

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Ep 144: Can you take a personal retreat? 31:22

8M ago31:22

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In this episode, Pilar interviews Richard about his recent personal retreat in Spain and they discuss how to get the most from a retreat - even if it's in a local park or coffee shop. You can find full show notes for this episode at worklifepsych.com/podcast/144 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 143: Calendars - the map is not the territory 18:08

8M ago18:08

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In this episode, Richard explores how to get the most from your calendar. A valuable tool when it comes to planning and productivity, but if mis-used, a source of overwhelm and stress. You can find full show notes for this episode at worklifepsych.com/podcast/143By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 142: Beating your procrastination habit 21:55

9M ago21:55

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Following on from our last episode, where we took a fresh look at the roots of procrastination, this time we look at some simple ways you can replace your procrastination with proactivity. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/142 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 141: The stories you tell yourself when you procrastinate 24:18

9M ago24:18

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Richard explores some of the stories we tell ourselves when we decide to procrastinate. The unhelpful, irrational stories that help us avoid some form of discomfort. In the next episode, we'll look at some simple things you can do to beat the procrastination habit. Full show notes for this episode are available at WorkLifePsych.com/podcast/141 Than…

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Tired of Anxiety - A Kid's Guide with Dr Sarah Cassidy 30:13

9M ago30:13

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - this is it - the last part of my chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy - educational, child and adolescent psychologist. And now that we've set the scene - we dive into her book, co-written with Dr Lisa Coyne - called - Tired of Anxiety - A kids guide…

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Ep 140: Journalling and self-awareness with Dr. Amy Redmond 35:39

9M ago35:39

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In this episode, we continue our focus on self-awareness and look at the power of journalling. Richard is joined by fellow psychologist Dr. Amy Redmond, author of ‘The Aha Journal’. Full show notes are available at WorkLifePsych.com/podcast/140 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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The Roots of the Book with Sarah Cassidy 24:22

9M ago24:22

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 24 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, we're continuing our chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy who is an educational, child and adolescent psychologist. She's also the co-author of an extraordinary book, Tired of Anxiety, A Kid's Guide to Befriending Difficult Thoughts and Feelings and L…

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Meet Dr Sarah Cassidy 34:16

10M ago34:16

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's my honour to introduce you to Dr Sarah Cassidy. What an absolute joy to speak to this pioneering, exceptional human. I was so captured by this conversation that I've decided to break it down into three parts. Sarah Cassidy, Ph.D., has …

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Bite Sized Habits with Dr Heather McKee 35:17

10M ago35:17

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 22 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - in our previous episode I introduced you toDr Heather McKee. Heather is a health behaviour change specialist. She helps companies create evidence-based health and wellness programmes that bring about long term change for their customers or …

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