Podcast Episodes

47. The Cupboard Under the Stairs: Emma’s Year of Coherence

Season 4 Episode 47

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Emma returns to share her 2026 goal — and it’s one that will resonate with anyone whose business has grown faster than their systems.

Emma describes the ye…

Published on 5 hours ago

46. Creative Confidence: The Goal That Strengthens Self-Worth with Bhavini Lakhani

Season 4 Episode 46

A conversation about creative confidence, goal setting, and how sharing your work builds self-worth. Designer Bhavini joins Leila to explore fear, visibility, and growth.

In this episode of Psychologi…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

45. From Stretch Goals to Finish Lines: Goal Setting, Marketing Growth & Marathon Mindset with Hannah

Season 4 Episode 45

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila talks with marketer, community-builder and marathon-in-training Hannah Isted, about her 2026 goals.

Together, they explore how ambitious stretch goa…

Published on 2 weeks ago

44. The Ripple Effect: Women, Money, and Mission-Driven Growth with Lucy Green

Season 4 Episode 44

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking: The Goal Experiments, Lucy shares her 2026 goal, not just for her business, but for the women who benefit when she succeeds.

We talk about what it means t…

Published on 3 weeks ago

43. Animation, Ambition, and the 2026 Plan with Duncan Caterall-Mason

Season 4 Episode 43

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking: The Goal Experiments, animator and filmmaker Duncan Catterall-Mason talks to Leila Ainge on what it really takes to build a sustainable freelance career …

Published on 4 weeks ago

42. The Psychology of Goal Setting: Flexibility, Identity & Belonging

Season 4 Episode 42

Why do some goals stick while others fade?

In this episode, psychologist Leila Ainge explores the psychology behind effective goal-setting — blending insights from real conversations with three guests…

Published on 1 month ago

41. Drawing Belonging: Darren Scotland on ambition and place, the goal experiments

Season 4 Episode 41

Designer and illustrator Darren Scotland, founder of Ace of Place, joins psychologist Leila Ainge to talk about creative ambition, belonging, and the self-doubt that often comes with growth.

Darren’s …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

39. Jen Vaughan on Balancing Nurture and Profit, The Goal Experiments

Season 4 Episode 39

In this first conversation of The Goal Experiments, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge speaks with yoga teacher Jen Vaughan about the tension between giving and receiving, authenticity and marke…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

40. From Procrastination to Publication — with Rebecca Slater

Season 4 Episode 40

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge talks with Rebecca Slater, who’s setting a powerful goal for 2026: to write her first book.

Together they explore w…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women, Ambition & the Profit Silence

Season 3 Episode 38

In this episode, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge explores the quiet tension many women experience in business — the space between ambition and the pressure to be “good.” Drawing on findings f…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago