Best Psychologicalflexibility Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 169: Chronic Health Conditions at Work 42:35

18m ago42:35

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In this episode, part of our Thriving at Work initiative, Richard is joined by Dr. Rachael Skews for a discussion about employees with chronic health conditions. They look at what constitutes a chronic health condition, while employees may be reticent to speak up about their condition or ask for assistance, and the ways that organisations can unint…

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Ep 168: Menopause at work 39:18

1d ago39:18

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In this episode of the podcast, the first in our new 'Thriving at Work series, Richard is joined by menopause researcher Kara Daly for a discussion about how menopause impacts women at work. It's a big topic, affecting so many people in the workforce, yet very often neglected. From myths and misconceptions, to the impact menopause has on women's id…

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Ep 167: Remembering to remember 47:53

23d ago47:53

47:53

In this episode, Richard is joined by Antonina Pereira, Professor of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience at the University of Chichester. They explore Antonina's research into prospective memory - our ability to remember to do things in future - and how it relates to our wellbeing, our productivity and effectiveness at work, and discuss some simple wa…

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Ep 166: Time for a break! 24:08

1M ago24:08

24:08

I'm recording this episode just before I turn on my 'out of office' and head to Spain for my annual review. In this solo episode, I outline my reasons for taking an annual retreat each year, why you don't need to leave the country to do this, but why regular reflection is a great idea. Find the show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsy…

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Ep 165: Psychological Flexibility - series finale, feedback and questions 48:06

2M ago48:06

48:06

In this final episode of our series on Psychological Flexibility, Richard and Ross reflect on what it was like to create the episodes, share listener feedback and answer some more of your questions. You can find all the resources for this series at https://www.worklifepsych.com/PsychologicalFlexibility and some more detailed show notes at https://w…

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Ep 164: A flexible self-concept 45:43

2M ago45:43

45:43

In this, the latest episode in our series on Psychological Flexibility, Richard is one again joined by fellow psychologist Ross McIntosh. They explore the importance of noticing the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves - which we collectively call our self-concept - and holding these stories lightly. Full shownotes for this episode can be foun…

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Ep 163: Culture cracks! 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

Richard is joined by fellow psychologist Sarah McLellan for a discussion about the role of organisational culture and the importance of shaping it intentionally. For full show notes for this episode, visit our website at worklifepsych.com/podcast/163 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 162: Coaching Psychology - Theory, Practice and Bots! 33:10

3M ago33:10

33:10

In this episode, Richard is joined by friend of the podcast Dr. Rachael Skews. They discuss a recent coaching psychology conference they both presented at, the nature of coaching research, the importance of evidence-based practice and ask the killer question: will your coach be replaced by a bot? Full show notes for this episode can be found on our…

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Ep 161: Acceptance 45:38

4M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode, Richard and Ross take a look at another important skill for increasing our psychological flexibility: acceptance. This doesn't mean a passive acceptance of the status quo, or simply pushing through difficulties with gritted teeth. It means authentically accepting the discomfort and other stuff we don't like in situations, while tak…

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Ep 160: Committed action 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of 'My Pocket Psych', Richard and Ross turn to the next skill in our psychological flexibility toolkit: committed action. This is all about taking our values and putting them into action. Doing more of the stuff that matters, not because it's easy or fun, but because it's important. You can find all the resources we mention in this …

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Ep 159: Clarity of values 49:07

5M ago49:07

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In this video, we continue our series focused on the skills that boost our Psychological Flexibility. This time round, Richard and Ross discuss the benefits of being clear on what really matter to us in life - our values. We look at what values are (and importantly, what they're not!), ways that we use values in our coaching practices with clients,…

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Ep 158: Cognitive Defusion 58:40

5M ago58:40

58:40

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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Ep 157: Present moment awareness 35:43

6M ago35:43

35:43

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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Ep 156: Psychological Inflexibility 35:27

6M ago35:27

35:27

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

7M ago37:17

37:17

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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Ep 154: Navigating deadlines 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

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

8M ago20:56

20:56

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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Ep 152 - The dark side of goals 50:50

8M ago50:50

50:50

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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Are you considering coaching for 2024? 1:18

8M ago1:18

1:18

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

9M 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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Ep 150: Learning from the year gone by 53:25

10M ago53:25

53:25

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

10M ago28:26

28:26

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

11M ago30:49

30:49

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

11M 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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Announcement: Free coaching webinar 1:31

12M ago1:31

1:31

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

12M ago32:36

32:36

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

12M ago15:53

15:53

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

1y ago31:22

31:22

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

1y ago18:08

18:08

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

1y ago21:55

21:55

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

1y ago24:18

24:18

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

1y ago35:39

35:39

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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Ep 139: How to build your self-awareness 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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This time round, Richard and Pilar discuss some of the simplest approaches to learning more about what makes us who we are, and how we can adjust our responses to the world around us. You can find show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/139 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 138: Self-awareness: what is it, and why is it so difficult? 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

In this episode, Richard and Pilar take a look at the concept of self-awareness. What do we mean when we use this phrase? Why is it so important for our experience of the workplace? And why can it be so difficult to develop? Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/138 Thanks for listening!…

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Ep 137: Having 'difficult' conversations 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

In this episode, Richard and Pilar take look at what makes some conversations at work 'difficult', and what we can do to overcome this. Full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/137 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 136: Exploring values and goals 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

24:07

In this episode, Richard explores the important differences between our values and our goals, but also how we can use them together to achieve what's really important to us. Full show notes for this episode can be found at worklifepsych.com/podcast/136 Thanks for listening!By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 135: Connect & Thrive 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Sarah Wright, for a discussion about workplace loneliness. Sarah is an expert in workplace loneliness and interpersonal connection and together, they look at how loneliness impacts us - and those around us - and explore some simple steps anyone can take to beat the experience. They also announce the publica…

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Ep 134: Are you contributing to your own sense of overwhelm? 22:12

1+ y ago22:12

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In this episode, Richard explores some of the many ways we can contribute to our own sense of overwhelm. We'll all feel overwhelmed with the stuff life throws at us from time to time, but some of our habits and attitudes can make the experience even worse. Richard walks through some of the root causes of being overwhelmed and indicates those that a…

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Ep133: A routine is a process, not a prison 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

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In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore the benefits of treating our routines and habits with flexibility. ideally, they exist to hep us who we want to be - but we also need to pay attention to the context we're in, stepping away from routines and habits when they're no longer helpful or appropriate. Show notes for this episode can be found at h…

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Ep 132: A focus on what matters - with Dr. Matthew Brown 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

In this episode, Richard is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Brown. Matt outlines how he brings the principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Theory) to life in his work with patients living with cancer. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/132…

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Ep 131: Busting some coaching myths 30:53

1+ y ago30:53

30:53

In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss some very common myths and misconceptions about coaching. Coaching is just about goals, right? And it's just a conversation. My coach will give me the advice I need! Just a few of the misconceptions we discuss. Get in touch with your own questions about coaching, or even some examples of coaching misconcep…

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Ep 130: ACT in practice with Rachael Skews 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

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Welcome to another episode of 'My Pocket Psych', where Richard is joined by Dr. Rachael Skews. Rachael has just joined the WorkLifePsych team and discusses how she brings Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) to life in her coaching practice. After discussing Rachael's career journey to date, Rachael and Richard discuss how different aspects withi…

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Ep 129: Change for 2023: It's not too late 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

24:56

In this episode, Richard and Pilar look at how you can get back on track when it comes to your goals for 2023. Learning from the past and being compassionate with yourself is a great start. but you can also ensure your regular routines and habits can reflect the changes you want to make. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode at h…

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Ep 128: Avoiding derailment, with Lucie Ilbury 50:01

1+ y ago50:01

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In this episode, Richard interviews Lucie Ilbury, an experienced occupational psychologist and member of the WorkLifePsych team. They explore the concept of derailment and the role that self-awareness plays in avoiding this very negative workplace outcome. While traditionally viewed as happening to the 'snakes in suits', derailment is much more com…

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Ep 127: Are you Planning, Predicting or Playwriting? 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

30:46

in this episode, Richard Pilar take a look at the different kinds of future-oriented thinking we can do. As not all of it is helpful, it's useful to distinguish between our planning, our predicting and our 'playwriting'. Let us know if you have any follow-up questions or comments Email us at 'podcast at worklifepsych dot com' Thanks for listening! …

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Ep 126: First Steps in Mindfulness 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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Welcome to episode 126, where Richard is joined by Dr. Sarah Strohmaier, an expert in the science of mindfulness. In this episode, they look at the practicalities of adopting mindfulness practices and how even very brief mindfulness exercises can be beneficial. Despite the term being over-hyped in recent times, the evidence for its impact is quite …

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Ep 125: Preparing for the year ahead 16:03

2y ago16:03

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In this final episode of 2022, Richard explores how we can reflect on the year gone by to better help us plan for the year coming. It doesn't have to mean big, demanding goals, but the reflection can help us be more realistic and practical about what we want to achieve.By Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

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Ep 124: Zombie tasks 20:31

2y ago20:31

20:31

In this episode, Richard takes a look at a common (and frustrating) experience - the tasks that just won’t die! They keep appearing on our lists, just like zombies. There are a few potential causes and thankfully, a few ways we can deal with them. It might be how we prioritise, how we feel about the tasks or the lack of an agreed deadline. But seei…

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Ep 123: Reflections on my four-day week 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

This time round, Richard and Pilar discuss Richard's experiment of working a four-day week. We look at why he decided to trial it, how it worked for him and how he benefitted from this working arrangement. The big question is: will he keep going with a four day week now the experiment is over? There are no one-size-fits-all solutions when it comes …

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Ep 122: Why you’re not reaching your goals 25:02

2y ago25:02

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In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore some of the reasons we don’t achieve our goals. Even when we are clear where we want to get to and go through the goal-setting process carefully, we still might get in our own way when it comes to progress. We might set goals that are too demanding, or aren’t even something we want to achieve. We can fall …

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