The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

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From Football Coach to Trainee Psychologist | Jack’s Unconventional Journey

In this episode, I speak with first year trainee clinical psychologist Jack Griffiths about his unconventional journey from football coaching in Wales to securing a training place after six DClinPsy application cycles. We discuss how he used non traditional experience to build hi ...  Afficher plus

What Happens When You Leave Prison? Life After Release Explained

Dr Tania Rodrigues and Natalie Miller join Dr Marianne Trent to discuss what happens when someone leaves prison, why the first 48 hours after release are the most dangerous, and how homelessness, trauma, institutionalisation and lack of support contribute to reoffending. We explo ...  Afficher plus

Justice on Trial: Why Punishment Doesn’t Heal | Chris Daw KC & Dr Marianne Trent

Barrister and author Chris Daw KC joins Dr Marianne Trent to discuss why punishment does not reduce crime and how trauma, inequality, childhood adversity and addiction drive people into the justice system. We explore the limitations of “getting tough on crime”, the impact of c ...

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From Radiography to Psychology | It’s Never Too Late to Change

Changing careers in your 30s or 40s can feel daunting — but it might also be the best decision you ever make. In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr Marianne Trent talks with a former cancer-care radiographer who retrained as a Psychological Wellbeing Practition ...  Afficher plus

Baby Bonding Activities: Why Bathing & Water Play Build Attachment

Looking for gentle and meaningful ways to bond with your baby? In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr Marianne Trent and Jo Wilson founder of Aqua Sensory and Bath Babies, explore how bath time, baby swimming, and water play can strengthen parent-baby bonding an ...  Afficher plus