Psychology, Actually

Dr Marianne Trent

🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives.

Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding.

This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan.

Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity.

Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically.
New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time).

Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you.

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Nov 14, 2022 · 52 min
Personal and professional values as a Muslim psychologist - with Elisha Hussain
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Having an awareness of our own faith. Culture and intersectionality as well as that of others we will meet along the way is key. Today I am joined by Elisha Hussain, an assistant psychologist and Muslim who talks us through her personal, faith and professional values. If you’d like to feature on a podcast episode get in touch! The Highlights: • 00:30: Welcome & reminder of Clearing House deadline! • 01:39: Intro to today’s episode and today’s guest So today's episode • 02:15: Welcome to Elisha • 03:00: The benefits of case studies in mental health • 03:30: The first aspiring psychologist on the aspiring psychologist podcast! • 04:47: Elisha’s background • 06:40: Elisha’s volunteering role • 07:25: Jumping to employed life • 08:34: Working with children and young people • 10:12: How long until you get an assistant psychologist post? • 13:22: The concept of a role swap! • 15:36: Reducing those psychology Achilles heels! • 16:39: the benefits of role swaps! • 19:00: Elisha’s cultural and faith background • 21:13: Elisha’s values, value 1 • 24:04: Elisha’s values, value 2 • 27:41: Elisha’s values, value 3 • 29:41: Elisha’s values, value 4 • 31:33: Elisha’s values, value 5 • 33:00: Elisha’s values, value 6 • 36:02: Additional values for consideration • 40:57: Fasting • 43:00: Dignity and respect as mental health professionals • 43:58: Microaggressions • 45:00: using supervision • 45:54: Anyone know John Burnham? • 46:47: Thanks to Elisha • 47:24: Are you an aspiring psychologist with a story to tell? Get in touch and get on the podcast! • 49:24: Thanks and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Nov 7, 2022 · 37 min
The struggle of feeling poorly when you're a mental health professional
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 48: When you’re feeling poorly as a mental health professional Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. The very nature of being human means that sometimes we will get unwell. When we are working with clients this can induce layers of complications including guilt and a bit of ploughing on regardless! I hope you find this episode helpful and if you’re feeling under the weather hoping it soon passes for you! Do come along to our free Facebook group the Aspiring psychologist Community to Discuss. The Highlights: • 00:29: Welcome • 00:51: Sounding a bit different! • 01:39: Catchy podcast titles! • 02:31: The first time it mattered when I was ill • 04:04: Being a disabled student • 06:15: Am I ill enough? • 07:55: Modern learning with technology! • 10:18: the process of phoning in sick • 10:47: I’ve been unwell this week • 12:02: Not the best role model when it comes to working when unwell! • 14:15: Asking people to do stuff for us! • 15:23: Googling: Can I die from this? • 17:33: Adjusting to different household roles when you’re ill • 18:38: Giving yourself time to rest and recharge • 21:00: Avalon • 22:26: Come and leave me a testimonial • 23:26: Transient Vs Non-transient conditions • 24:45: Self-care / being cared for when unwell • 25:50: Longer term ill-health and occupational health • 27:26: Desk assessments and work aids to support you • 27:53: Giving our best selves to our clients • you. • Mental health or pregnancy sickness • Pregnancy sickness is not sickness per se! • 32:13: Professional advice to clients about when they’re unwell • 33:09: Grief and bereavement • 33:58: Come and join the free Facebook group • 34:17: Normal service will resume • 35: Summary and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #liveyourlife #feelingunwell #tonsilitis #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #feelingpoorly
Oct 31, 2022 · 30 min
Living your best life as a mental health professional
Living your best life as a mental health professional will most definitely help you weather the storm both now and when you are qualified too. Here's how I did it and my top tips for how you can strive for it too. The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome & I’m on tour! 01:00: Living your best life 01:42: The view from my window 03:57: Where time is pleasant 05:33: The value of awe 07:00: Living great life along the way 07:37: Tip 1 08:51: Small pleasures add up 10:14: Life as a qualified isn’t vastly different 11:05: Tip 2 11:58: Tip 3 15:11: Clin Psych Collective 17:39: Burned out in the first term 18:00: What I did in the summer before training 20:00: “The best moment of your life!” 21:50: Nourishing your soul helps with the tricky days 23:14: Looking forward to stuff matters 23:43: Tip 6 24:50: Sound errors in the original recording 25:33: Come and join me on socials to discuss today’s episode 26:04: Compassionate Q&A 26:35: Competition to win a 1:1 session with me 27:12: Summary and close 30:00: Close Links:  Enter competition to win 1:1 coaching session here: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/my-books  The best moment of your life book: https://amzn.to/3DnXzzQ  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #liveyourlife #livingyourbestlife #loveyourlife #windsurfing
Oct 24, 2022 · 32 min
When you decide you need to quit your job - quitting your psychology role
Sometimes there will come a time when you realise that for a variety of reasons you need to quit your job. This can bring up a lot of complicated thoughts, feelings and situations. I hope this episode is helpful to you either right now or in the future. The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome 01:09: Finding today’s topic 01:31: Breaking News! 02:18: Come and join my free community 03:03: An unenviable role in psychology and spotting your new job! 05:07: How do you celebrate a new job? 05:48: Getting the sense a job is not for you…. 08:28: Internalising reasons 09:45: Unsafe services 10:57: 12-year-old Marianne – random insights 13:58: People who area bad fit for a service 15:39: Packing up your stuff 16:06: Reasons to stay 17:27: Timing of doctoral placements 19:08: Lizzy 20:55: When did you first hear about me? 21:53: Enter competition before Halloween deadline – see shownotes 22:57: Using supervision 23:20: Union support 24:42: Pitching in to support your team 26:12 The ultimate taboo? Quitting doctoral training 27:25: Your happiness matters 28:24: Talk to others and be supported 29:00: Thanks, and connect, 31st Oct compassionate Q&A 30:00: Close Links:  Enter competition to win 1:1 coaching session here: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/my-books  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #quityourjob #quittingpsychology #mentalhealthprofessionals
Oct 17, 2022 · 36 min
Top productivity hacks for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals
Episode: 45: Productivity hacks for mental health professionals Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. With so many pressing demands coming from different directions it can be hard to know where to start in getting ourselves organized and getting things done. Here’s my top ideas for work-based productivity hacks. I hope you find them useful. What are your top tips for helping you get stuff done? Let me know in the comments. The Highlights: • 00:29: Welcome, and thanks for your enthusiasm about the new book. • 02:01: Competition time! • 03:26: Leaving me audio testimonials • 04:33: The plates I spin • 05:41: How to keep plates spinning and get stuff done at work! My top productivity hacks to get stuff done! • 06:04: Background to a CAPA service • 09:00: Tip 1! • 14:19: Chippy tea • 18:38: Balancing the needs of productivity and accomplishment versus team restrictions • 19:56: Avalon • 21:49: Top tip 2 • 24:00: Transparency about your behind-the-scenes activities • 26:14: Top tip 3 • 26:51: Client confidentiality • 27:58: Top tip 4 • 28:43: Top tip 5 • 30:19: Come and chat with me in the free Facebook group • 30:49: Compassionate Q&A on 31/10/2022 at 7:30pm • 31:22: Note about making live comments on twitter • 32:09: Getting the support you need and deserve with ‘Marianne Mondays!’ • 33:08: Come and connect with me and thanks Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #productivityhack #productivityhacks #getshitdone #getstuffdone #domore #procrastinateless
Oct 10, 2022 · 27 min
The new kid on the block - The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book - must read for aspiring psychologists
Exciting times! It’s here after much anticipation! The Aspiring Psychologist Collective book has landed. You’re the first to know about it and here’s all the insider goss you need to know! To grab your copy head to: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 To leave me an audio testimonial for the aspiring psychologist collective or the clinical psychologist collective head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast The Highlights: • 00:29: Welcome & Chapter numbers • 02:04: Struggling with a cold • 02:54: Self-care • 03:18: So, what’s the book all about? • 05:39: Contributor backgrounds • 07:07: Book theme 1 • 08:47: Book theme 2 • 10:07: New Jingle Alert! • 10:44: Loving the jingle! • 12:01: A call for audio testimonials • 12:39: Competition: • 16:18: Book Theme 3 • 17:18: Drawing in books • 18:03: Book them 4 • 19:00: Leaving apple reviews • 21:18: Look of the book! • 22:53: Feeling proud • 23:39: Nerve-cited about feedback & close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #new book #author #authorsofinstagram #publishingday #aspiringpsychologistcollective #drmariannetrent #newbook #newbookalert #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #newjingle #jingle #jinglealert
Oct 3, 2022 · 31 min
Apostates - a hidden population for potential trauma and abuse - with Hari Parekh
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In today’s episode we will be considering religion and what happens when someone decides to leave a faith. This is called being ‘an apostate’ and it can also have implications for identity trauma and abuse. I am joined by Hari Parekh who is a trainee clinical psychologist and has conducted research in this area. We hope you enjoy it. The Highlights: 00:30: Welcome 01:31: Progress as a podcaster! & Context to the podcast episode 03:29: Intro to Hari 04:32: What is an apostate? 06:09: Why haven’t we heard of it before? 07:40: Family context and abuse 08:43: Domestic violence and apostates’ crossover 09:25: Culture and violence and abuse within families. 10:34: Childhood ACE’s and apostasy 11:48: 80-year-old apostate 13:02: Family reactions to apostasy 14:14: ‘Coming out’ as an apostate 14:30: Scriptures 15:44: Human reactions to apostasy 16:20: Professional approaches and apostasy 18:49: Formulation 19:19: Confidence as professionals 20:26: An organization to support apostates 21:05: Hari’s own experiences 21:48: Choosing a research topic 22:31: Publishing research 24:33: Raising awareness with professionals 25:29: Thanks to Hari 25:30: The Aspiring psychologist Collective, Aspiring psychologist Membership and future podcast episodes 27:36: Connecting on Socials & Close Links: To read Hari’s research article head to: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0886260519898428 To connect with Hari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhariparekh/ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #supervision #BPS #apostate #hariparekh #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #religion #faith #losingmyreligion
Sep 26, 2022 · 36 min
Connecting with Your Values as an Aspiring Psychologist
Connecting with Your Values as an Aspiring Psychologist. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In today’s episode we will consider our values. Values having become increasingly popular in psychological interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. They can also help us to take better care of ourselves. Have a listen to see how I use my values in my work, personal life and for self-care! The Highlights: A Grief Hangover. An ACT values exercise. What values are important for career goals? Living according to your values. A foreword from Dr. Chris Irons. Planning for the next decade! Modelling your values to others. Patience and curiosity a parent. Twisting values. Do a values exercise with me! Links: Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #selfcare #HerMajesty #Grief #applications #supervision #mourning #QueenElizabeth #BPS #media #griefhangover #values #CFT #compassionfocusedtherapy #Acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #therapy #parenting #gentalparenting #planning #goalsetting
Sep 12, 2022 · 42 min
How to use your knowledge to look after your mental health
How do you use your own skills as a mental health professional to support and guide your own mental health? Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 40: Reflecting on Your Own Mental Health as an Aspiring Psychologist. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Like everyone else, psychologists and aspiring psychologists experience the ebbs and flows of life. During this podcast episode, I am open and vulnerable about some tough times in my life and how I used my skills in psychology to reflect on my own mental health. I mentioned psychological models that I apply, and that you could apply, to regularly check in with yourself. I hope that you find this useful and thank you for being a part of my world. The Highlights: 00:28: A raw and honest episode. 01:47: Life with a six-week-old sleep thief! 06:06: Reflecting on my own mental health. 10:06: Life ebbs and flows. 15:00: Self-reflection to be aware of our mental health. 17:29: Self-reflection and supervision. 19:18: Looking at our own hierarchy of needs. 38:50: Close Links: Check out my juicer here: https://amzn.to/3oMULWl Leeds Clearing House: https://chpccp.leeds.ac.uk/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Sep 5, 2022 · 43 min
What is a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)? How Do you Train as a CAP? Should you Train as a CAP? With Elise Dyer
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 39: The Clinical Associate Psychologist programme for Aspiring Psychologists. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Aspiring psychologists often feel disheartened when applying to roles on their journey and not getting the results they desire. To reduce the impact that this has on aspiring psychologists and the psychology field, psychologists created a new role. For today’s episode, I invited Elise Dyer to discuss the Clinical Associate Psychologist programme. By the end of the episode, you will know what it is, whether it might be for you and how you can apply! I hope this helps and thank you for being a part of my world! The Highlights: 00:29: Feeling disheartened with the application process. 01:47: Introducing Elise Dyer. 03:19: What is the CAP programme? 09:49: The CAP programme and your career goals. 11:01: Funding for the CAP programme. 11:32: A brief history. 13:34: The Higher Education England funding rule. 17:49: Assessments on the CAP programme. 20:39: Supervision and support. 22:17: Teaching on the programme. 22:45: Placements. 24:04: How to apply and career progression! 27:59: Remote teaching as a silver lining! 29:25: Elise’s experience of training. 31:00: Cohort bonding on a remote course. 32:42: Avoiding burnout! 37:36: Working in Academia and connect with me for free! Connect with Elise Dyer on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elise-dyer-355001147 Follow University of Plymouth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plymuni/ Links: Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Aug 29, 2022 · 29 min
The DClinPsy Application Season is Coming! Timeline & Tips!
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 38: The Application Season for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists. DClinPsy Application Season is Coming! Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. At the time this episode airs, the 1st of September will be on the horizon. The applications for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate open in September. I recorded this episode to give you an overview of the application process and some key tips to keep in mind. I hope you find it helpful and thank you for being part of my world. The Highlights: 00:28: What is a bank holiday for anyway?! 02:29: Key dates on the horizon. 04:48: A recap of the application process. 07:53: Advice about submitting early! 12:00: Who should proofread your form? 14:06: The Aspiring Psychologist Membership 16:45: Got any questions for a Clinical Psychologist? 19:40: Getting more YOU into your application. 20:40: An inspirational fight for change! 21:38: It will be your name and photo on the name badge! Links: Leads Clearing House: https://chpccp.leeds.ac.uk/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Aug 22, 2022 · 24 min
Garden party psychology - boundaries and conversations you might have as an aspiring psychologist!
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 37: Garden party psychology - boundaries and conversations you might have as an aspiring psychologist! Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. When you tell someone your job title people might just here the “psychologist” in assistant psychologist or “mental health” in mental health practitioner and then look to you for help. Considering the recent news in the press on SSRI’S and depression, people may be asking for your advice, and you may not be sure what is appropriate to say. Today is a short episode, filmed in the sun, that gives you some tips and guidance around navigating (or avoiding!) these difficult conversations! I hope it helps, stay kind to you! The Highlights: 00:28: A sunny day to record a podcast 01:23: To socialise or not to socialise? 02:14: Staying mindfully excited about life. 03:08: Are you a garden party psychologist? 07:23: What to do if people around you want your mental health advice? 16:30: When people hear your job title! 19:15: Come and let me know what you do! Links: Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Aug 15, 2022 · 31 min
What it means to call yourself a psychologist, with Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 36: What it means to call yourself a psychologist. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. The journey to becoming a qualified psychologist is not an easy one. Increasingly, there are people out there who claim to be psychologists when they are not qualified. Today I am joined by the inspiring Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, who is a counselling psychologist. We discuss what it means to call yourself a psychologist and the controversies around using this term without the qualifications. I hope that you find it useful and thank you for being a part of my world. The Highlights: 00:28: Welcoming Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, counselling psychologist. 02:23: Tara’s journey 08:09: What can you do if you spot an unqualified psychologist? 09:00: Why the difference between qualified and unqualified is so vital. 10:21: What the BPS logo actually means. 12:49: The impact on aspiring psychologists and qualified psychologists. 17:35: Considering risk. 19:21: Let’s talk money. 20:09: Tara’s brilliantly compassionate conversation starter project. 25:51: Getting in touch with Tara and a big thank you! Get in touch with Tara: Website: www.drtara.co.uk LinkedIn: Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tara-quinn-cirillo-757301212/ Links: Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Aug 8, 2022 · 38 min
What is mindfulness and how can it help wellbeing as an aspiring psychologist? With Amy Polly
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 35: Mindfulness practice for aspiring psychologists. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. On our journeys in psychology, our lives can become really busy. Today I have a lovely chat with Amy Polly about mindfulness and meditation. She stresses that mindfulness is for everyone and gives great advice for how you can fit it into your life. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking to her, and that it can help you on the good days and the bad. There are a couple of swear words in the episode so you may want to listen away from children. The Highlights: 00:28: Living busy lives and introducing our guest speaker Amy Polly. 02:03: Amy’s origin story into mindfulness. 04:38: Mindfulness when coping with difficult experiences. 06:15: What mindfulness really is. 09:24: Integrating mindfulness into your busy lifestyle. 12:49: The raisin exercise! 14:10: Reducing burnout. 19:15: Being compassionate to ourselves! 20:41: Trauma and mindfulness. 21:58: Our physical health is important too! 23:14: Future proofing! 26:17: Teaching mindfulness to children and young people. 28:55: We can all practice mindfulness! 30:11: A heart-warming message. Links: Connect with Amy Polly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-polly-69415a18b/ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Aug 1, 2022 · 27 min
When you're hurting and feel like quitting psychology
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 34: When you’re hurting and feel like quitting psychology Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In my endeavours to support aspiring psychologists, I have been approached by a few who have told me about difficult experiences in their roles that have left them feeling that this field is not for them. Today I speak to you about how we can manage the knocks and bumps that we experience along the way in psychology and how we can get support when we need it. I hope this helps you, and thank you for being a part of my world. The Highlights: 00:28: A busy week 02:23: Deciding psychology isn’t for you 03:30: When things just go really wrong 05:50: Different relationships we find ourselves in 08:50: Feeling you’re being treated unfairly 10:08: Accessing support 11:41: Jingles and testimonial 13:08: Managing a difficult supervisory relationship 15:10: Maybe it is time for a change? 16:05: A useful way to think about your role 16:59: A lesson from CAMHS 18:54: Ouchy feedback from clients! 19:52: Reaching out for support 21:46: An announcement for new free content! Links: To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Jul 25, 2022 · 26 min
Reflecting on the impact of supervisory relationships
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 33: Reflecting on the impact of supervisory relationships Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Throughout our journeys, we meet many people. Many of these people will stay with you - in your memories, the impact they have on you personally and professionally, or by remaining a part of your world. Some of these might be memories of difficult times, but I hope most of them will be inspiring and compassionate memories of people who shaped you as an aspiring psychologist. Today I reflect on those that shaped me throughout my journey. I hope you enjoy listening and stay kind to you! The Highlights: 00:28: How I came up with today's topic! 01:32: An interesting awakening 02:20 Practicing gratitude 04:14: My first supervisor 07:24: Another great experience in great boots 09:24: Inspiration from my trainee days – the good and the bad days 11:30: On the other side of training 13:40: Ending those great relationships 17:19 Jingles and testimonials 19:08: Celebrating the jingles 21:30: Those I carry with me 21:11: A message for you Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Jul 18, 2022 · 40 min
Reflections on the 6-month podcast anniversary & a competition!
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 32: Reflections on the 6-month podcast anniversary Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Together we have reached the six-month anniversary of the podcast! Some episodes do better than others, so today, I am giving you the juicy statistics and recapping what we have spoken about so far. I reflect on my experiences hosting this podcast and propose an idea for you to compete in a competition! I hope you enjoy this, and thank you for being a part of my world. The Highlights: 00:28: Introducing today’s topic 01:36: How the podcast is doing so far! 02:59: When do people listen to this podcast? 05:01: The stats and recaps 14:00: Are you up for an anniversary challenge? 15:00: More stats and recaps 15:59: A not very compassionate theme emerges 13:03: More stats and recaps 19:03: Jingles and testimonials 21:30: Celebrating the jingles 21:30: Stats, recaps and parenting! 27:16: Growing with the podcast and compassion 29:36: Stats of more recent episodes 34:06: Feedback and connecting with me! 37:05: My lunch and goodbye for now! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent • To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Jul 11, 2022 · 43 min
The Importance of Leadership Skills , Culture Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 31: Leadership and emotional intelligence Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today’s guest speaker, Kul Mahay, shares his experience working in the police force and developing leadership training for aspiring psychologists from underrepresented groups. Kul Mahay has shown great success in helping others to improve their emotional intelligence and leadership qualities. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the recording! The Highlights: · 00:28: Introducing the lovely Kul Mahay · 01:40: Applying to the police force · 02:39: Kul’s role in the force · 03:37: The importance of good leadership and positive communication · 05:18: Improving leadership outcomes for underrepresented groups · 09:05: The ups and downs of our stories · 10:26: It's okay to UM and AH! · 13:03: Components of emotional intelligence · 13:32: Thinking about where you are right now · 17:12: A book called Smash the Habit · 19:33: Relationships and development · 20:38: 26 competency areas · 21:32: Personal power: Our relationship with ourselves · 23:51: Compassion and the DClinPsy · 24:59: Imposter syndrome · 29:08: Working on yourself · 32:50: Leadership for NHS psychologists · 37:48: Culture temperature Contacting Kul Mahay: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay Website: http://www.igniteyourinnerpotential.com Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Jul 4, 2022 · 44 min
Retraining, Dyslexia, Thesis Hiccups & Making a Difference with Challenging Populations, with Dr Deborah Kingston
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 30: Career Changes, Dyslexia and Making a Difference with Challenging Populations with Dr Deborah Kingston Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today’s guest speaker, Dr. Deborah Kingston, shares here journey through the Royal Air Force to Clinical Psychology. She shares some experiences she had when working in forensic settings that I think you will all enjoy, and that have something to teach us about how we help others and view behaviour. She also talks about her journey with dyslexia and when her clinical training took an unexpected turn. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the recording! The Highlights: 00:28: Introducing the lovely Dr. Deborah Kingston 02:15: Through the Royal Air Force to psychology· 09:00: A thesis in 13 months! 10:14: Parenting and other plates to spin!· 11:41: Trauma and the military 13:20: Learning and imposter syndrome 16:54: Working with Trauma in forensic settings· 19:57: When we cannot help others in a clinical setting· 22:47: Seeing more than just the behaviour · 27:14: Keeping in contact 29:16: Private practice and helping those that cant afford it · 29:57: The challenges of working in a prison· 32:22: Using supervision· 33:16: Failing a thesis – what now?!· 36:12: Reducing burnout 37:46: More amazing advice! Contacting Dr. Deborah Kingston: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-deborah-kingston-658871b9 Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her by clicking on her LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.
Jun 27, 2022 · 38 min
Educational & Child Psychology and working in Education Settings with Dr Michele McDowell
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 29: Becoming an Educational Psychologist with Dr Michele McDowell Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Although I am a Clinical Psychologist and many of you listening to this podcast aspire to be a Clinical Psychologist, that is not the only type of psychologist out there. Today my guest speaker is the wonderful Dr. Michele McDowell, an Educational and Child Psychologist (EP) working in private practice. We discuss the journey to becoming an EP, what the role entails and more! I hope this helps those who aspire to become an EP. It will also help any aspiring psychologist who may work with an EP during their career! The Highlights: 00:28: Great feedback and introducing Dr. Michele McDowell 02:51: A journey into Educational Psychology 06:12: Age until qualified 07:00: Finding passion 08:33: Reflective practice and journaling 10:36: Funding for Educational Psychology 13:23: The role of an EP 15:09: A day in the life of a self-employed EP 18:31: What is an EHCP? 21:55: Gaining experience 24:29: Spirituality, culture and clinical practice 27:46: Steps to take to become an EP 30:00: Do what you love! 31:23: Reducing burnout 32:41: Reaching out to Dr. Michele McDowell 33:17: The aspiring psychologist membership is opening up! Contacting Dr. Michele McDowell: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-michele-mcdowell-1071032b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichele.mcdowell Website: https://www.findingyourholygrail.com/dr-michele-mcdowell/ Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the aspiring psychologist membership on her LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.