Psychology, Actually

Stressed All the Time? A Psychologist Explains What's Really Going On

Ever wonder how much of your stress is actually yours or whether you've quietly picked up someone else's expectations along the way? In this episode of Psychology, Actual

Why You've Stopped Trusting Yourself (And How to Start Again)

What if the person you've stopped trusting is yourself? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why self-doubt often traces back to childhood experience

Why Do I Feel Guilty When I’m Off Sick From Work?

Why can being signed off work feel like you're doing something wrong, even when you know you're genuinely unwell? Resting can become tangled up with guilt, productivity,

The Psychology Behind The Traitors: Trust, Lies & Human Behaviour - with Dr Ellie

The Traitors is a game of lies, but what does it really reveal about how our brains decide who to trust? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joi

5 One-Minute Habits That Help With Depression

When depression makes even the smallest things feel enormous, knowing where to start can feel impossible. But sometimes, one minute is enough to begin making a small shif

Why One Piece of Criticism Can Make You Question Everything

One piece of criticism. A thousand catastrophic thoughts. Sound familiar? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent unpacks why work feedback can spiral into self-

Fitness to Practice for Trainee Psychologists: What No One Tells You

Could one badly judged email, social media post, or rough patch at work put your psychology career at risk before it even begins? In this episode of Psychology, Actually,

Why Charisma Makes It Hard to See Red Flags

Why did no one see who he really was sooner? The answer might be charisma itself. In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent reflects on Netflix's Worst Ex Ever an

Why Psychopaths Are So Charming (And Why That's Dangerous)

Could you spot a psychopath before it's too late, or does their charm switch off the very part of your brain that would warn you? In this episode of Psychology, Actually

Why We Believe Rejection So Quickly (And What To Do Instead)

What if the answer that changed your life wasn't actually the final answer? Sometimes the biggest breakthrough begins with questioning a single "no". In this episode of

How Does the BPS Assessment of Equivalence Help You Get GBC?

What if the biggest obstacle to becoming a psychologist isn't your qualifications, but simply not knowing all your options? This little-known route could save aspiring ps

Why You're Looking for Safety (Not Confidence)

What if the thing you've been searching for isn't confidence or happiness, but a genuine sense of safety? Feeling safe can transform how you think, connect, and experienc

Knitting, Crochet & Mental Health: The Science Explained

Could one of the most effective wellbeing tools already be sitting in a knitting bag? Sometimes the simplest habits can have a bigger psychological impact than we expect.

Why We Numb Our Pain | Trauma, Alcohol & Emotional Avoidance

Trauma doesn't always look the way people expect. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, depression, emotional numbness or unhealthy coping strategies instead. In the Episod

What Is EMDR Therapy? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

What if trauma isn't over because your brain still thinks you're in danger? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by clinical psychologist

Self-Acceptance vs Self-Optimisation: Which Wins?

Are you always trying to improve yourself or is it time to accept where you are? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores self-acceptance, perfectionis

What Is Tourette's Syndrome Really Like? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

Most people think Tourette's is just swearing, but that's one of the biggest myths. In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent and clinical psychologist Dr Jason Codner explore

What If You've Been Wrong About Yourself

What if the story you've been telling yourself isn't true? In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent explores why change is possible, how curiosity can transform your life, and

What Is Neurofeedback The Mental Health Treatment Everyone Is Talking About

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Watching Someone You Love Struggle (And Not Being Able to Fix It)

What do you do when someone you love is struggling, but you can’t fix what they’re going through? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores the importance