Episode 23. Burnout, emotional neglect, & loneliness.
This 10 Minute Mood episode explores emotional neglect as an invisible wound that often underlies chronic loneliness and disconnection in high-functioning parents and professionals. It explains childhood emotional neglect as a lack of sufficient emotional validation, attunement, and support, leading people to learn that emotions are irrelevant, burdensome, or unsafe to share, and to become […]
Episode 22. Men, Music, & Mateship – with The Pragmatics.
We speak with The Pragmatics, Sydney’s favourite bar band, about how they have used their love for music to navigate life’s highs and lows together. These 4 guys discuss how music, their band practices and gigs, and their ongoing friendship have served as a sanctuary for mental well-being, providing both stability and a creative outlet. […]
Episode 21. Coercive control: Seeing a solicitor
Join lawyer Rebecca McLeod from Watts McRay Lawyers to discuss coercive control in intimate partner relationships.The focus of this episode is to explain and give examples about what coercive control means, as well as to help paint the picture of what you can expect if you go to see a solicitor in response to experiencing […]
Episode 20. EMDR Therapy
In this episode, clinical psychologist, Dr Veena Sothieson, provides a helpful overview of EMDR therapy. We understand you might be wondering: What exactly is EMDR? What does a session involve? And how might it help you? Dr Sothieson clearly explains how bilateral stimulation can assist in processing and supporting healing from distressing experiences. She also […]
Episode 19. Self compassion
In this episode, the focus is on self-compassion and its importance to overall wellbeing. It’s not about avoiding accountability or being “too easy” on yourself. In fact, it’s about motivation and growth! Learn how self-compassion is key to maintaining motivation, resilience, creativity, and reducing the risk of burnout. Here are three quick ways to start […]
Episode 18. Parents with ADHD: Tips for parenting with ADHD
There’s a lot out there about parenting children with ADHD, but what about the ADHD parents? In this episode, clinical psychologist, Aspasia, covers the challenges and strengths of parenting with ADHD. She covers common issues such as planning, organisation, sensory overwhelm, and impulse control, while offering practical solutions like using visual cues, breaking tasks into […]
17. Psychodynamic therapy & ISTDP: The full conversation with Johannes Kieding [extended episode]
The full conversation with Johannes Kieding [extended episode]
Episode 16. Healthy Exercise Mindset: Practical questions to reflect on your approach to exercise
This episode continues from Episode 15 and the themes of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships to exercise. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr Veena Sothieson provides a practical roadmap to assess and improve your exercise mindset – so that exercise becomes about supporting your values and your greater wellbeing, and not something restrictive. Veena steps through […]
Episode 15. All About Exercise: The psychology of healthy & unhealthy approaches to exercise
In this episode, clinical psychologists Aspasia and Veena discuss the nuances of exercise and wellbeing. habits. Rather than the common misconception that all exercise is universally good for us, this conversation highlights a distinction between approaches to exercise which may become harmful to our wellbeing, bodies, and/or relationships (e.g., rigid, guilt-driven, or weight-loss-motivated exercise mindsets), […]
Episode 14: Emotions
Join clinical psychologist & researcher, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, for a short dive into the complex world of emotions. What does the term really mean, and how might it be useful to consider our emotions in more depth? Want to make an appointment with one of the psychologists at Sydney City Psychology? Get in touch with […]