Podcast Episodes

Paradigm-shift that tricky relationship (my effective dinner party exercise)

Episode 137

Do you want to Paradigm-shift – or turn the tables – on a tricky relationship? Particularly one in which you feel trapped, controlled, treated like a younger version of yourself?  

Then tune in to thi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Workplace Bullying, with psychologist Evelyn M. Field OAM

Episode 136

In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back psychologist and one of Australia's most expert leaders and trainers in bullying, Evelyn Field OAM. Evelyn has spent over forty years helping student…

Published on 5 months ago

Co-narcissists - Are you one?

Episode 135

Did you grow up with a Narcissistic parent? Are you trying to breaking free of them - or another? Did you feel like you were growing up in their shadow – or now living in another’s shadow?

Listen in t…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mental Health the New Physical Way, with Clinical Psychologist Bart Traynor

Episode 134

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Clinical Psychologist, Bart Traynor, who has a particular passion for men's mental health and helping athletes and people become the very best version o…

Published on 6 months ago

Finding Good Role Models – It’s never too late

Episode 133

A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success is admired and imitated by others, particularly by younger people. They serve as a source of inspiration and guidance, influencing values,…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

When mental illness enters your family, with author Sarah Martin

Episode 132

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Sarah Martin, author of Dear Psychosis, her first award-winning book describing not only the dramatic rescue of her unwell daughter from Turkey, but the…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

How Self-Compassion Helps our Challenges, with Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist

Episode 131

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Australia's leading compassion researcher,  James Kirby, Ph.D.,  an Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Clinical Programs, and t…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Transitioning to Being a Father, with Gender Equality Activist, Mark Morris

Episode 130

In this episode of Psych for Life, I'm talking with Mark Morris about all things transitioning to being a father. Mark is a passionate advocate for positive masculinity and gender equality, an active…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Your job and your mental health - a crossroad

Episode 129

Life brings crossroads every so often. When our work conflicts with our mental health – this is a major crossroad – and one that comes to many of us sooner or later in our careers. 

Most of us are luc…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Racing the Sydney-Hobart - chosen + unchosen challenges in life, with sailor Dr. Emmanuella Noble

Episode 128

In my first new episode for 2025, I welcomed Dr Emmanuella Noble, a Clinical Psychologist and Sailor who recently completed the classic Sydney to Hobart oceanic yacht race. 
Emmanuella is deeply passi…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago