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Series 12 Episode 6

Guest: Krystle McGilvery

In this episode I talk with Krystle McGilvery, money and behavioural specialist and chartered accountant about the relationship between ADHD and managing money.

We cover:

• Why might ADHD impact money management
• Risk factors
• The spiral of shame
• Avoidance patterns
• Clear solutions
• Reducing stress
• Utilising automated systems

Useful links for Krystle:

https://www.krystlemcgilvery.com/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

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Series 12 Episode 5

Guest: Dr Agnieszka Pytlowana

In this episode I talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr Anna about lived experience of bereavement.

We cover:

• Dr Anna’s experience of bereavement
• Bereavement and grief as terms we use
• Dr Anna’s book “Coping with Bereavement”
• Theories of grief and loss
• Biopsychosocial model to help us understand grief.

Additional considerations that can impact the bereavement journey

• Managing grief in the helping professions

Useful links for Dr Anna:

https://mind4mind.co.uk/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

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Series 12 Episode 4

Guest: Bijal Shah

We Cover:

1. What is bibliotherapy
2. How it can help with our emotional health
3. The benefits of reading and connecting with literature
4. Using bibliotherapy in different organisations
5. Bijal’s book “Bibliotherapy”
6. Online courses in bibliotherapy with Bijal

Find Bijal:

https://www.booktherapy.io/pages/about-bijal?srsltid=AfmBOopN1Yh8od7zpAExehosmxCIh10Qe0Gxj02ENDm9QlpzFLrVIbOO

https://www.instagram.com/booktherapy_by_bijal/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

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Series 12 Episode 3

Guest: Sara Susak

In this episode I talk with the inspirational lawyer about her journey navigating devastating head and neck cancer and paralysis- to find purpose and meaning again.

We cover:

1. Sara’s journey with neck and face cancer
2. Managing trauma and recovery
3. Discovering new purpose and meaning
4. The power of Vedic meditation
5. Writing her inspirational book “Youru”
6. How you can start your journey to being our own ‘guru’

Useful links and organisations:

https://www.sarahsusak.com/home

https://books2read.com/YOURU-Find-the-guru-within-you/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

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Series 12 Episode 2

Guest: Major General (Retired) Tim Hodgetts

In this episode I talk to the incredible Major General (Retired) Timothy John Hodgetts (CB, CBE, KHS, DL) Ex Senior British Army officer and medical doctor. He served as head of the Army Medical Services and then as Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces.

We cover:

1. Tim’s medical career
2. Trauma in the armed forces
3. Innovation in medicine and the armed forces
4. Using poetry as medicine

Useful links and organisations:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/morpeth-book-festival/retired-major-general-tim-hodgetts-featuring-what-poetry-can-bring-to-medicine/e-yjjmlq

Tim’s book- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frontlines-Lifelines-Collected-Doctor-Crisis/dp/1916846319

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hodgetts-cb-cbe-ostj-dl-94341341/

Poppy Factory Charity- https://www.poppyfactory.org/visit/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

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Series 12 Episode 1

Guest: Mark Randell

We cover:

1. Mark’s incredible policing career
2. Marks work with charity Naturewatch
3. Teaching and training others in protecting animals and people.
4. The human animal abuse link-protecting animals to protect people.
5. Red flags in a relationship and having difficult conversations
6. How you can help

Useful links and organisations:

1. Naturewatch: https://naturewatch.org/
2. Claire’s law: https://clares-law.com/
3. Refuge for pets: https://refuge4pets.org.uk/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

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Series 11 Episode 3

Guest: Marc Convey

In this episode I speak to the incredible Marc Convey, motivational speaker and burns survivor and advocate for triumph over trauma.

We cover:

· Navigating life changing injuries and surgery

· The importance of family and community support

· Coping with setbacks- from one day at a time to month by month.

· Embarking on the big travel adventure- the power of seizing the now.

· Not letting injury hold you back – the role of strength and resilience.

· Moving forward- the importance of value-based living.

· Telling the story - helping others through the power of narrative.

Find Marc

https://www.marcconvey.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-convey/

https://www.instagram.com/the_conv/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

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Series 11 Episode 2

Guest: Dr Mia Hobbs

In this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration.

We cover:

· Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the idea of wanting to use it therapeutically.

· The challenge of using more creative approaches to therapy.

· Knitting Micro-gains. How learning to knit one stitch at a time can enhance overall wellbeing.

· Knitting for grounding and connection

· Learning to knit as a professional and the personal benefits.

Find Dr Mia

Website: https://creativerestoration.org/ including the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ Links.

Instagram: https://www

Resources for new knitters: https://creativerestoration.org/free-guide/

This blog is also for getting started with ideas for your first project: https://creativerestoration.org/5-easy-ideas-for-your-very-first-knitting-project/

5 easy ideas for your very first knitting project

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.