Welcome to The Dynamics of Everyday Life, where we’re setting off on an incredible journey into the realm of psychodynamic theory with me.

I’m here to take the seemingly complex concepts of psychology and break them down into digestible, relatable bits that can apply to our daily lives.

Together, we’ll uncover the mysteries of our inner selves, navigate the intricacies of human relationships, and discover the keys to personal happiness.

I’m delighted to be welcoming another guest to the show today, fellow coach Kate Adey.  We discuss what it means to be in control, how much control we do have and what role anxiety plays for us.  Join us as we explore the narratives we construct for ourselves and how we can reframe our stories. Kate works with […]
I’m delighted to be bringing another guest to the show today, Penny Hopkinson.  Penny is an Operations Manual specialist and author of Manual Magic.  Join us as we delve into the world of learning and discover why it’s changed so much over the generations. Here’s how you can get in touch with Penny: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhopkinson Everything under one […]
Today I’m welcoming another guest to the show, Simon Bennett.  Simon is a friend of mine, a fellow coach and is keen to bring the concept of kindness to our attention.   Simon’s coaching practice builds on his experience of leading teams in high pressure organisations. He is passionate about working with leaders to best navigate the […]
This week’s episode marks a special occasion—both my birthday and the podcast’s one-year anniversary! We’re exploring the dynamics of birthdays: what they mean to us, the expectations we place on them, and how they reveal our deeper unconscious patterns. Freud wasn’t a fan of birthdays (except for the gifts!), and that got me thinking; how […]
Why does silence make us uncomfortable? We’ve all been in those moments where the quiet stretches just a little too long, and we feel the need to fill it. But what if silence isn’t empty at all? What if it’s one of the most powerful tools we have? In this episode, we explore the impact […]
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about how my confidence took a hit, how I unknowingly held myself back, and what ultimately helped me rebuild my sense of self. Spoiler alert: it involves pole dancing, platform boots, and a whole lot of fun! We’ll have a look at how our defence mechanisms get […]
How often have you found yourself mid-story, only to realise you’ve completely lost track of the point you were trying to make? You’re not alone. Sometimes, our words take on a life of their own, and there’s usually something deeper going on beneath the surface. In this episode, I take a look at why I […]
Today I’m delighted to welcome Gwenne Dickson, spiritual empowerment coach, to the show.  Gwenne and I are tackling a subject that all of us will experience and yet so many of us find difficult; and that’s grief.  Join us as we talk about what we find surprising about the grieving process and how we can support each […]
Why do we wear shoes that hurt our feet?  We’ve all been in the situation where we’ve known that our choice of footwear isn’t ideal, but we love how our shoes make us look and feel, so put up with the pain.  Is this the only area of our lives that we do this, or can we […]
It’s been famously said by Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, that Netflix is not a family.  And work is not a family – unless of course you are the Carringtons in Dynasty or the Ewings in Dallas.  However, are there some elements of family dynamics that get played out in our work environments? In this episode we […]