Dr Nicki Ferencz is a clinical psychologist who is the clinical coordinator of the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia. In this interview, we discuss the importance of language in

# 64 - Chronic Pain with Sports and Exercise Psychologist Damien Stewart

Nov 10th, 2020 1h 10m

Damien Stewart is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Damien currently works in private practice servicing both sport, exercise and mental health clientele. Damien was a police officer for 20 years and an

# 62 - Pain Management with Dr Jacqui Stanford

Nov 7th, 2020 1h 5m

Dr Jacqui Stanford is a health psychologist and a director at Empower Rehab, a clinic which specialises in providing interdisciplinary pain management, as well as working with clients presenting with a range of psychological presentations. She

# 61 - Mindfulness Myths with Dr Russ Harris

Sep 2nd, 2020 56m 21s

Mindfulness is a “hot topic” in Western psychology. It is used as an intervention for everything from anxiety to work stress to developing emotional intelligence. Whilst the popularity of mindfulness practice is positive, there are a number o

# 60 - Follow your gut and find your way with Dr Sarah Davenport

Aug 13th, 2020 58m 43s

Dr Sarah Davenport is my colleague and former supervisor. She is one of the most resilient psychologists I know and has a wealth of wisdom she generously shares with anyone in her orbit, particularly the psychologists she mentors. Sarah has o

#59 – Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Shirley Hicks

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 9m

Shirley Hicks is a somatic psychotherapist and yoga teacher, with a private clinic in Varsity Lakes, QLD. She has a specific interest in how the body carries unresolved life events and how through “talk therapies” the body is often overlooked.

#58 - Self Doubt and Fear of Failure with ACT expert Dr Russ Harris

Mar 20th, 2019 48m 17s

Russ Harris, is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap.’ In this episode we chat about the universal human experience of self-doubt

# 57 - The Gottman Method and couples therapy with Clinical Psychologist Trish Purnell-Webb

Feb 1st, 2019 1h 15m

Trish Purnell-Webb is an experienced psychologist with 38 years of work experience. She is a certified Gottman Marital Therapist, and is the only certified Gottman Marital Therapy Trainer and Consultant in Australia. Trish is also certified to

# 56 - Psychodrama in the Criminal Justice System with Clark Baim PhD

Oct 1st, 2018 1h 21m

Clark Baim PhD is a psychotherapist and psycho-dramatist with over twenty years’ experience. In his early 20’s Clark accepted an acting contract with the Geese Theatre Company (US) which involved performing in prisons across the country. An

# 55 - Forensic Psychologist and Adult Parole Board Member Dr David Curnow

Feb 9th, 2018 1h 48m

Dr David Curnow is a Forensic Psychologist, expert on White Collar Crime and full time member of the Adult Parole Board of Victoria. He is the first Forensic Psychologist to sit on the board which is populated by Lawyers and community members.

#53 - LA Concierge Psychologist, Dr Crystal Lee

Nov 1st, 2017 1h

Dr. Crystal Lee is a licensed psychologist and owner of a private practice called LA Concierge Psychologist, based in Los Angeles, California. Through her unique "house call" therapy model, she's able to join her clients in partnership and tran

#52 – Early Career Psychologist Series, Chapter 5 – Emily Green

Oct 8th, 2017 48m 7s

This episode is the fifth and final chapter of the early career psychologist series, showcasing early career psychologists who are either completing their training, or in their early years of working. These psychologists have come from all diff

#51 – Early Career Psychologist Series, Chapter 4 – Rose Evans and Anastasia Hronis

Sep 8th, 2017 55m 28s

This episode is the fourth of a series of five chapters with early career psychologists. They’re either completing their training, or are in their early years of working, and come from all different backgrounds with vastly different life experi

#50 – Early Career Psychologist Series, Chapter 3 – Ceara Rickard

Aug 22nd, 2017 38m 34s

This episode is the third of a series of five chapters with early career psychologists. They’re either completing their training, or are in their early years of working, and come from all different backgrounds with vastly different life experie

#49 – Early Career Psychologist Series, Chapter 2 – Kieran and Tania

Aug 9th, 2017 1h 2m

This episode is the second of a series of five chapters with early career psychologists. They’re either completing their training, or are in their early years of working, and come from all different backgrounds with vastly different life experi

#48 - Early Career Psychologist Series, Chapter 1 - Jim Smith

Jul 23rd, 2017 44m 43s

This episode is the first of a series of five chapters with early career psychologists. They're either completing their training, or are in their early years of working, and come from all different backgrounds with vastly different life experie

#47 - Sex Therapy with Dr Janet Hall

Jul 9th, 2017 1h 17m

Dr. Janet Hall is a psychologist, hypnotherapist, sex therapist, author, professional speaker, trainer, and media consultant. Dr Jan founded the Richmond Hill Psychology clinic which provides services to: 1) Adults (Specializing in Success Co

#46 - Synchronicity & Data Collection in Private Practice with Chris Mackey

Jun 26th, 2017 1h 26m

Chris Mackey has over 35 years’ clinical experience, including 10 years as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Geelong and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals. He is the owner of Private Practice Chris Mackey and Associates, and is interested i

#45 - Transdiagnostic Approaches with Dr Peter Norton

Jun 13th, 2017 1h 18m

Professor Peter Norton is an internationally recognised expert in the study and cognitive-behavioural treatment of anxiety disorders. He is also an expert in Transdiagnostic Approaches to mental health treatment. Dr Norton's research explores

#44 - Compassion Focussed Therapy with Dr Dennis Tirch

May 25th, 2017 1h 1m

Dr. Tirch is the Founder of The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy, the first clinical training centre for Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in the USA. He is also the President of The Compassionate Mind Foundation USA – the North American

# 43 - Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Big Feelings with Dr Suzanne Barret and Dr Fiona Zandt

May 9th, 2017 1h 11m

Dr Suzanne Barrett and Dr Fiona Zandt are both clinical psychologists with over 30 years experience combined working with children, adolescents, parents and families. In addition to their clinical work, Suzanne and Fiona run popular Creative Ch

# 42 - Life Transitions in the Workplace with Dr Sarah Cotton

Apr 4th, 2017 1h 5m

Dr. Sarah Cotton is an Organisational Psychologist specialising in helping individuals and organisations navigate the challenges of modern work. Sarah co-founded Transitioning Well™ in 2011, which a which focusses on supporting management and e

# 41 - Aboriginal Affairs with Dr Anthony Dillon

Feb 28th, 2017 59m 35s

Dr Anthony Dillon (Phd) is actively involved in research into the areas of mental health and Aboriginal well-being. He is proud of both his Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestry, and is an active social commentator on Aboriginal issues. Dr Dil

#40 - ACT with Author, Trainer and Therapist Dr Russ Harris

Feb 14th, 2017 1h 17m

Russ Harris, author of the international best-selling self-help book 'The Happiness Trap', is an world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Russ's background is in medicine. As a GP he became increasingly interested in the

#MM10 – Q&A Mondays with Moshe Lang: Humour in Therapy

Dec 12th, 2016 1h 4m

This is Episode 10 of the Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang. Moshe is one of Australia’s best known family therapists, a renowned author and teacher. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years and is insatiably curious,