129. The psychology of oversharing

Homesickness is more than just “missing home", it's a deep sense of nostalgia, grief, longing and also, as psychology will tell us, a unique kind of stress response. In this episode, we break down the psychology of homesickness: why our brains react so strongly when we leave fami ...  Show more

The idea that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” is one of the most widely accepted explanations in modern mental health ... but is it actually true? In this bonus episode, we unpack where the chemical imbalance theory came from, how it became the dominant narrative a ...  Show more

EP8 - Highly sensitive people can often be misunderstood and told they are overly emotional. I discuss my experiences growing up and how that continues to affect me now in my adult life, from my relationship with my mum, sister and boyfriend to how it influenced my eating diso ...

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading on psychological resilience, a peaceful way to ease insomnia and find rest. Benjamin’s soothing voice explores what resilience means, how humans adapt to stress and adversity, and the ways culture, science, and psychology understand inner ...  Show more

Dr. Jo is a Chartered Coaching and Counselling Psychologist, Speaker, Optimisation and Neurodiversity Expert who applies the science of Psychology in all her work. Topics: 00:00 Trailer 00:57 Where do you begin with your clients? 12:12 Why do people seek an ADHD diagnosis later ...  Show more

It's a bucket list episode, baby! Louise welcomes The Holistic Psychologist to the studio to delve into the art of genuinely loving and liking yourself this year. This is the stuff that no one ever teaches us about but that we should all be learning about at school. Louise & Dr. ...  Show more