Ep 38: Nothing about us without us

Ep 38: Nothing about us without us

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Ep 44: Doing something when nothing can be done: Working with Huntington's disease

Living with a life-limiting condition comes with a plethora of psychological consequences. When the condition is rare, having psychologists in your corner can mean even more. This episode, we speak with Dr Sarah Gunn, Lecturer at the University of Leicester and expert on the psyc ...  Show more

Ep 43: Psychology on the Menu

Join Dr Jon Sutton and Dr Andrea Oskis (Food Writer and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University, London) for a research-packed feast, through which they navigate the deep and meaningful connections between us and the food we eat. From appetiser to dessert, every dish opens the do ...  Show more

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