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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Jun 20, 2022 · 32 min
Working in the NHS pre, during & post training
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 28: Working in the NHS Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Often aspiring psychologists work in the NHS. The NHS funds the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and the placements are often NHS placements. Today I talk about my experiences working in the NHS as an Assistant Psychologist, Trainee and qualified Psychologist. I talk about what I loved and what I found hard! I hope you find it helpful! The Highlights: 00:28: Almost at the 8,000 downloads and 6 months anniversary! 01:33: Introduction to today's chat 02:49: What is advantageous in an NHS role? 03:55: The perks of smaller practices VS the NHS 05:20: My role as an AP in a Forensic setting 08:00: Could you take a break pre-training? 10:59: My time as a trainee 13:32: Non-NHS placement as a trainee 14:59: Break and testimonial 16:52: Research and other perks of the NHS 19:50: Balance and good people around you! 22:53: Once I qualified 23:55: What I miss about the NHS 26:03: Time for ourselves 27:52: Feedback and membership opening on the 1st July! 29:14: Thank you! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and 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.
Jun 13, 2022 · 21 min
How to approach the next psychology application season if you're feeling disappointed
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 27: How to approach application season if you’re feeling disappointed Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In such a competitive field, many of us receive a “sorry but not this year” at some point in our journey. I hope this episode will guide you on how you can improve your application and psychology CV for the next round to be your year to get onto clinical psychology training! The Highlights: 00:28: Accepting Dclin offer 01:51: Being on the reserve list 03:08: Reframing the “sorry, but not this year” 05:28: Dates for the next compassionate Q&As 06:37: Working on your next application form 09:36: What experiences they are looking for 10:58: Gaps in your CV 12:37: Testimonial 13:52: What you can do for next year! 16:02: DClin's disruption to life 18:07: Thank you and a kind request for a quick review! 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 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 6, 2022 · 40 min
Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 26: Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. A common debate in psychology is whether you need a masters to get onto the doctorate. Although you can get onto the masters without one, Dr Mel West and I discuss the advantages and difficulties of getting a Masters degree. A Masters is not always needed and if anyone out there would like to be a guest speaker to argue this case, please let me know! I hope this helps you to make a decision about whether a masters might be right for you! The Highlights: 00:28: An invite for topic specific speakers 02:58: Introducing Dr Mel West. 04:18: Another meandering journey into psychology 06:00: Online learning 08:24: Do I need a masters? 10:12: Some advantages of postgraduate education 12:25: The financial side of a Masters 14:14: Difficult times of aspiring psychologists 15:43: Avoiding burnout 18:28: Creating boundaries 20:50: This isn’t a race; it is all beneficial! 24:44: Does what doesn’t kill you make you stronger? 26:49: Reflecting and adversity 27:42: Masters start dates 29:13: Applying to a Masters 31:07: Inclusivity and diversity 31:46: Thank you 32:03: Call for speakers and an exclusive podcast episode 33:00: Membership and incoming trainees! 35:04: How to connect with me and getting involved with my new book! 36:20: Thank you for listening and some jingles! 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 linktree: 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.
May 30, 2022 · 56 min
Being a parent whilst training as a Psychologist: The Highs and Lows with Rose Dunstan
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 25: Being a parent whilst training as a psychologist: the highs and lows Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Aspiring psychologists often feel they must put their lives on hold for training. Today we speak to a Trainee Clinical Psychologist studying at Salomons who explores how she navigated moving to England from Australia and then having a baby before getting onto training. We explore the experiences of parents, what support parents need, and how other trainees and courses may be able to help. I hope that you enjoy this podcast episode because I very much enjoyed recording it! The Highlights: 00:28: Introduction for topic and guest speaker 02:35: New incoming Trainees and membership spaces! 03:30: Male perspectives needed 04:47: Introducing Rose! 05:26: A psychology journey in Australia 07:17: “Jobs that I just really enjoyed” 09:09: For the Australian listeners 11:10: Having a baby and training 12:28: Imagining life with children as a trainee 13:17: A post-natal interview 15:05: Financial pressure 16:37: Any family friendly courses out there? 17:29: An offer for training and reflecting on parenting 18:57: Improving access to psychology 20:11: Role models 21:01: A diverse cohort 23:00: Employment rights 24:33: Flexible supervisors 28:39: Parenting and placements while completing assignments! 29:53: COVID as a trainee and parent 33:16: Pros and cons of parenting 40:01: The difficult parts, like SLEEP! 43:28: Parental support 46:29: How to support the parents in your cohort? 51:08: A supportive university 51:54: Thank you Rose! 52.41: Thank you for listening and I hope it helps! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the Aspiring Psychologist membership on her LinkTree: 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.
May 23, 2022 · 19 min
Power imbalances in fiduciary relationships and how to address them as an aspiring psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 24: Power imbalances in fiduciary relationships and how to address them as an aspiring psychologist Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. When working as in psychology, or in a caring profession, it is important we consider power imbalances. This podcast is a special request, it highlights some of the ways I consider power imbalances in my practice. It will look at how I consider individual differences, culture, language, and social factors. I hope it helps you to reflect on power imbalances in your own work! The Highlights: 00:28: A special request on power imbalances 01:49: Fiduciary relationships 03:01: Polite and respectful 03:54: You can call me Marianne 04:57: Confidentiality and Netflix! 05:59: Overidentifying with clients 06:52: Testimonial from incoming Trainee! 07:48: What is it like for our service users? 09:32: Trusty Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs! 10:43: Different experiences of the same problem 11:48: Social factors 12:48: Take me through your day-to-day 13:46: Ask the difficult questions! 14:45: Language and coping strategies 15:49: Don’t be afraid and don’t assume! 16:41: Thank you, review, and the aspiring psychologist membership 17:17: Jingles Check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist book and the aspiring psychologist membership head to her linktree: 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.
May 16, 2022 · 36 min
How to support an aspiring psychologist – or ask for the support you need when you are one
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 23: How to support an aspiring psychologist – or ask for the support you need! Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Being an Aspiring Psychologist can be challenging! Supporting an Aspiring Psychologist can be tricky too! If you, or someone you know, needs some guidance on how to support someone pursuing a career in psychology, then this episode is for you. I hope it helps you help them! The Highlights: 00:28: We need compassion 01:42: Helping others help us and helping ourselves 03:12: The sound of my voice when I can be bothered! 04:21: Episode 21 with Lucy Johnstone 05:25: My biggest fans! 06:16: Toothpaste on my top YouTube video! 07:14: Why do we choose this path?! 08:40: Psychology is part of me 09:44: I don’t watch the clock all day! 10:49: Hearing my client’s stories 11:52: Overcoming obstacles 12:42: Relocating for a job 13:55: Just listening can help! 14:56: Talking about trauma and episode 19 16:01: ACT and my latest jingle! 17:18: Testimonial 17:48: How do you get 2 carers get through doors?! 18:52: Show us you care! 20:08: Living around deadlines 21:09: How hard it can all feel! 22:16: More compassion, less invalidation 23:18: This is how you can help us 24:15: Relationship breakdowns 25:17: Researching trainee relationship breakdowns 26:07: Grow together and rewiring mbrains! 27:09: Sleep and life changes 28:09: It doesn’t end with an offer 29:21: Signing up to the Aspiring Psychologist Membership (01.07.22), be kind to yourselves and take care! 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 Linktree: 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.
May 9, 2022 · 30 min
How to be a Psychologist when you're not in the mood!
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 22: How to be a Psychologist when you’re not in the mood! Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. When we work in mental health and support roles there will sometimes be days where you’d rather be lounging on the sofa! That’s life! This episode is all about that! I hope you find it helpful and appreciate the keeping it real! The Highlights: 00:29: The final planned compassionate Q&A 9/05/2022 7:30pm 01:38: Reviews& supporting the podcast 03:38: Perfectionism and can’t be bothered! 04:40: What if you can’t be bothered? 05:41: This is us 06:43: But I’m not ready for it to end! 07:42: Burned out or just human? 08:53: Not as perky as a 5-year-old! 12:51: Enjoying it when you start! 13:58: Creating podcast episodes 14:54: I am here for you! 15:54: 5700 downloads and counting! 16:29: Using a reflective journal 17:58: What’s the lack of motivation about? 19:00: Is it about a specific client? 20:13: This will get worse before it gets better…… 21:45: Top tips to manage leave and leaving! 25:09: Summary and looking after yourself. 26:17: The Compassionate Q&A & Close Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her incliding the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the aspiring psychologist membership by checking out her LinkTree. 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.
May 2, 2022 · 43 min
Formulation & The Power Threat Meaning Framework with Dr Lucy Johnstone
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 21 with Dr Lucy Johnstone Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It was absolute pleasure to speak to Dr Lucy Johnstone within today’s episode of the podcast. She was ain inspiration and a great help to me as an aspiring psychologist. She does lots of work around formulation and helping psychologists understand the importance of it as a practice. Currently she is leading the charge to normalise formulation to be used in place of diagnoses which can be so harmful to many clients. I hope you will find the episode useful and thought provoking. Links: Links to Lucy’s books: Johnstone, L: Users and Abusers of Psychiatry: A Critical Look at Psychiatric Practice (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions) Paperback – 23 Sept. 2021: https://amzn.to/3Ly6IJl Johnstone & Dallos: Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making sense of people's problems: https://amzn.to/3y64Ovn Johnstone & Boyle: A Straight Talking Introduction To The Power Threat Meaning Framework: An Alternative To Psychiatric Diagnosis: https://www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/a-straight-talking-introduction-to-the-power-threat-meaning-framework-an-alternative-to-psychiatric-diagnosis and on amazon: https://amzn.to/3F66MgT A Straight-Talking Introduction To Psychiatric Diagnosis (Second Edition) https://www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/a-straight-talking-introduction-to-psychiatric-diagnosis-second-edition and on amazon: https://amzn.to/3s3qsws And link to the PTMF website: https://www.bps.org.uk/power-threat-meaning-framework Follow Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClinpsychLucy Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and membership via her LinkTree account: 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.
Apr 25, 2022 · 44 min
Neuropsychology, professional & philosophical issues in Psychology with Professor Ingram Wright
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 20 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today we are chatting to the incredible Professor Ingram Wright who is a Clinical NeuroPsychologist and thoroughly interesting chap. We discuss all kinds of stuff from pandemic restrictions and its impact upon psychology to traits which make a great Aspiring psychologist and more. The Highlights: 00:29: Introduction for topic and guest speaker 01:25: Ingram Wright's role 02:17: We all have imposter syndrome! 02:27: Getting into Neuropsychology 06:05: Stumbling upon your passion 08:27: Impact of COVID 12:05: Relating to impact of COVID on service users 14:08: Positive implications of COVID on practice 17:04: Tips for supervising 17:59: A podcast run by aspiring psychologists 18:50: Not rushing the journey 16:37: Any family friendly courses out there? 17:29: An offer for training and reflecting on parenting 18:57: Improving access to psychology 20:39: Focusing on end goals not the processes 21:36: Bad weather in psychology 24:24: Focusing on the needs of the aspiring psychologist 28:44: Building neuro experience 32:15: Challenges of neuro 34:52: Ingram Wright’s podcast: The Neuro Clinic 38:14: Connecting with Ingram Wright 38:44: Thank you, subscribe and connect with me! 40:46: Join our membership group! Links: Follow Professor Ingram Wright on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theneuroclinic Here’s my Linktree account: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To write for the aspiring psychologist collective head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspiring-psych-collective To get on the waiting list for the aspiring psychologist membership head to: https://gtps.kartra.com/page/membership-interest To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMarianneTrent TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Apr 11, 2022 · 48 min
Working with Psychiatry, being part of MDT's, History of Mental Health & Practically Managing Risk with Prof Graeme Yorston
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 18 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today is a guest interview with Professor Graeme Yorston, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. I first met Graeme when I was an Aspiring Psychologist myself. We discuss ways to practically manage and reduce risk, the history of mental health, being an integral part of the MDT and reducing burnout. The Highlights: · Welcome & request for audio testimonials. · 01:36: Why is working in an MDT important · 03:48: Intro to Prof Yorston: · Being part of the MDT: 04:28: · Physically Managing & Reducing Risk: 05:00: · Setting up the room: 08:20: · Random skill I learned as an Aspiring Psychologist: 10:16: · What Prof Y learned: 11:32: · Positioning yourself in a new MDT: 12:28: · The growing workload for an aspiring psychologist: 17:29: · Reducing burnout: 20:13: · Managing during the pandemic lockdowns: 21:29: · Toxic Teams: 22:24: · Being part of research: 25:34 · The history of mental health: 28:02: · Diagnosis in mental health: 34:24: · Summary and Thanks: 37:58: · Connecting with Professor Yorston: 39:21: · Veronika: 40:46: · Connect with Marianne & Compassionate Q&A: 42:35: Links: · To watch, like and subscribe to Professor Yorston: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGextEIemQgyDI3QsCXGkRQ To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Apr 4, 2022 · 30 min
How to understand and work with Risk as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 17 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today we focus on ways to understand and work with people who might pose a risk to themselves or others. This is important stuff and crops up in all manner of services. The Highlights: 00:00: Content warning 00:59: Welcome & Making Special Requests 02:08: Content of the episode: Risk to self or others 03:09: Defining Risk for the episode 04:25: Service information 05:31: Confidentiality and consent 07:07: Time frames and context 09:09: Pressure and tone of responses 10:46: Feeling contained 12:44: Max 14:32: British Transport Police 16:44: Using your diary for emergency contacts 17:46: Measuring risk 18:57: Reducing risk over time 19:59: Keep safe plan and care plans 21:00: Clinical Records 21:58: Does self-harm always mean suicidality? 22:54: Learning stabilisation skills 23:50: This stuff matters! 24:54: The compassionate Q&A replays 25:52: The Upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book 26:37: Compassionate Q&A info Links: If you have information about someone being a risk to themselves or others on a railway track the current advice is to call 999. To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Mar 28, 2022 · 36 min
Getting started in research, parental mental health & infant nutrition - with Prof Amy Brown
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 16: with Professor Amy Brown Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Professor Amy Brown is a psychologist, author and researcher specialising in parenting mental health and infant nutrition. She has published 10 books and numerous research papers and is an all-round superstar. I will admit to fangirling all over her in this episode of the podcast! She gives tangible steps for getting started in research and lots of great insight to help you shape your understanding about parenting and the importance of understanding the relationships in early years. The Highlights: 00:29: Intro & Welcome: Marianne: 2:00: Amy’s Background 03:46: Why Amy does what she does 04:36: Marianne’s favourite book! 05:39: Why Amy creates the books 06:20: Marianne: Real world parenting! 06:53: How Amy got started in research 09:01: Amy: breastfeeding trauma 11:53:Fitting research in round a young family 13:03: Marianne: Life happens whilst you're waiting for your psychology career to start! 13:53: Amy: Living the life shows the gaps in research 15:30: Marianne: Feeding trauma and adult mental health 16:23: Amy: Listening to women 17:23: Feeding grief 18:00: Marianne: The well-meaning invalidation by others 18:44: Amy: Taking steps to get research done & persevering 20:24: Marianne: Can anyone do research? 20:43: Amy: Reaching out to academics to do research. 23:54: Amy’s parenting and feeding books 28:46: New book alert! 30:00: How to connect with Amy. 31:11: Thank you and summary. 32:10: Connecting with Marianne 33:09: Compassionate interview support sessions. Links: Amy’s website: https://professoramybrown.co.uk/ Let’s Talk about the first year of parenting: https://amzn.to/3IDk7xr Breastfeeding Uncovered: https://amzn.to/3JK3t0d To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Mar 21, 2022 · 21 min
How to optimally prepare for presentations as a Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 15 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today is all about my top tips to help you optimally prepare for presentations. It’s such an essential skill in psychology for a whole host of reasons! I hope you find it helpful. The Highlights: 00:29 Welcome 01:41: Why do we need to be good at presentations? 03:11: The intended direction of travel for a presentation. 04:17: I love speaking! Challenge yourself if you don’t! 05:25: Top Tip 1 08:05: Jo 09:53: Top Tip 2 10:50: Visual Aids 11:53: What to use to create your visual aids 13:49: Top tip number 3 14:59: Practice makes perfect 15:53: What to wear!? 16:43: Get in touch with any specific requests and connect on socials. 18:05: The compassionate Q&A Links: To check out Canva head to: www.partner.canva.com/2rjMg7 To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Mar 14, 2022 · 30 min
Using Autoethnography to aid learning & comprehension as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 14 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today’s episode is all about autoethnography. This is the process of personal accounts and reflections to help others learn about personal experiences. It can be an incredibly powerful way to learn about others and so is excellent for aspiring psychologists and psychologists in general! The Highlights: 00:29: Intro to my blooper! 01:27: Welcome & Thanks 02:28: How people listen 05:00: What is autoethnography? 06:40: Exciting Announcement! 09:01: Getting involved with The Aspiring psychologist Collective 12:55: The Clin psych Collective as Autoethnography 14:10: The inspiration of Dan 16:29: People as potted histories 17:42: Becoming part of your inner monologue 18:54: Personal disclosure about unhelpful feedback 20:00: Choosing how to respond to negative feedback 22:27: Learning from autoethnography 23:25: Using autoethnography to shape your client work and theory 24:26: Scribbling on books 25:00: Close & Connecting on socials 26:48: The Compassionate Q&A for interview season Links: To register for more info about writing for the aspiring psychologist collective book or to be notified about when it is published head to: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspiring-psych-collective To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Feb 21, 2022 · 24 min
The importance of understanding and working with trauma as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 11 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Please look after yourself when listening to this episode. It focuses on trauma, and this can rub up against painful stuff for you as a clinician sometimes too. You can choose not to listen if now is not the right time for you. Trauma is such a key area within psychology and here is my advice and experience on how and why this is such an important area for aspiring psychologists. The Highlights: Sensitive Content Warning: 00:29: Welcome: 02:34 The ACE Scale: 04:05 Forensic Populations: 05:20:· Ace Scale #2: 06:26: Physical manifestations of Trauma: 07:22: Ease of Acquiring Trauma: 08:22: The privilege of working with trauma: 10:13: Anger, anxiety & sadness 12:31: You’re really annoying Marianne! 14:15: The Feel Better Academy: 15:15: Self-regulation 16:26: Working with trauma: 18:35: Summary: 20:41: Jingle Guy (21:39): Links: To check out the book, Justice on Trial by Chris Daw QC head to: https://amzn.to/3uU9F1n To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Feb 14, 2022 · 36 min
How to optimally prepare for interviews as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 10 Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Interview season is upon us in the world of Psychology. It can cause a whole host of anxieties and stresses all of its own. Here’s my advice for how to optimally prepare and to shine your brightest at any upcoming interviews. The Highlights: Welcome: (00.28) The Anxiety: (02:33): Manifesting! (03:23): Old School: 05:18): Loved it: (06:14): References: (08:58): Check that application: Marianne (10:49) Taking a moment: (12:11): Using Supervision: (13:22): Alternative Handbook: (14:13): Give it a google: (15:53): Trust Values: (17:03): Jingle Guy (18:54): Dieko (19:23): Jingle Guy (20:26): (Singing). Pandemic interviews (21:06): Preparing for a home based interview: (22:11): Draft in help: (23.16) Preparing your environment: (24:37): Feeling like a millionaire: (26:31): More Prep: (27:16): Drinking but not too much! (28:07): Take control: (29:13): Mock interviews & Crickets: (30:12): Summary (32.12): FREE compassionate support Q&A sessions announcement: (32:51): Jingle Guy (34:03): (Singing). Links: To register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices 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.
Feb 7, 2022 · 35 min
Yay! You've got the job! So Now What? Your How to Guide to starting new roles
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 9 Yay! You’ve got the job….. so now what? Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Our imposter syndrome can run deep in the field of psychology. Here’s my how to guide for helping you to thrive in your new role whatever it may be! The Highlights: Welcome 00:28 Tangible Signs 02:17 Be on your own team 04:04 Authentic Striving 05:17 Psychologist underpinnings 07:52 Tuning into feedback: 09:16 That’s my job!: 10:00 So now what 11:01 How about some downtime? 12:06 Realistic expectations 14:07 Tangible markings 15:00 Knowledge Limitations: 16:54 What I did! 19:01 Break: 21:33 My first assistant post: 23:05 Getting my first qualified post: 25:32 Reflect and consolidate: 28:19 Starting my first qualified post: 29:08 Tangible markings #2: 30:36 Connect with me: 31:36 Links: To download your copy of the knowledge limitations document, head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/learning-curve To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en
Jan 24, 2022 · 21 min
Using Outcome Measures as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 7 Using Outcome Measures as an Aspiring Psychologist Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Outcome measures are important and due to the way services are funded they are likely part of the day-to-day life of an aspiring psychologist. Here’s my run through of ways to use them and to optimise their use. Welcome & Intro to Outcome Measures: 00:30 How I gather data about myself: 02:00 Adult Mental Health: 03:30 Whizzy spreadsheet alert: 05:00 The ACE scale: 06:30 Maslow’s Hierarchy: 07:30 Yana: 09:00 Self-Actualisation: 11:00 Demonstrating Change using outcome measures: 14:30 Using self in therapy: 16:00 Embracing data as a psychologist & Close: 18:00 Links: To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1
Jan 17, 2022 · 18 min
Developing Skills in Non-Invasive History Taking as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 6 Developing Skills in Non-Invasive History Taking Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Being able to run assessment and history taking sessions with your clients in a way which feels supportive and non-invasive is key. Here’s my top tips for how to do it from a position of curiosity and non-judgement. Highlights: Welcome: 00:30 Attunement: 02:00 Outcome Measures: 03:00 Session Content & Structure: 05:00 Non-Judgment: 09:00 The Person and their relationship to the difficulties: 11:30 Being honest about the intrusion: 13:30 The Single session intervention: 14:00 Links: To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1
Jan 10, 2022 · 15 min
Creating Opportunities for Teaching, Training & Consultation as an Aspiring Psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 5 Creating opportunities for teaching, training & consultation. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Teaching, training and consultation can be core skills for an aspiring psychologist. Today I will be talking about how you can create opportunities for these and also make the most of the ones around you. Please like the video, subscribe to my channel and click the bell button to be notified when I publish new videos. The Highlights: Welcome: 00:30 Behavioural Observations: 01:30 Optimisation of the Qualified Psychologist’s time: 03:00 Teaching Skills to others & group work: 04:00 Beth: 07:00 Opportunities for attending teaching: 09:00 11:30: Developing your confidence 12:30: Summary & Close Links: To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5t To check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brain Connect on Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1