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.
Freud found a huge amount of inspiration in Shakespeare’s works – so if it’s good enough for him, it’s definitely good enough for me. This time we are delving into Hamlet to see what we can learn about narcissism. This definitely won’t be the first time we use Hamlet as a reference point, as there’s so much […]
Can we always see what is right in front of us? We might like to tell ourselves that we can, but this is not necessarily always the case. Despite what we might like to believe. In this episode I explore why we might be avoiding what is staring us right in the face. We’ll need our defence mechanism […]
What does the Wizard of Oz and psychological ideas have in common? Well, quite a bit – as long-time listeners of the show will be aware. How can we learn about ourselves and others by thinking about Dorothy and her journey to the emerald city? In this episode I start my journey into understanding narcissism (there will […]
How many times have you been sent on training at work only to spend your time wishing you were anywhere else and panicking about the to do list that’s mounting up whilst you are away from your desk? In this week’s episode I talk to Sam Lancashire, founder of Creating Lightbulb Moments about her mission […]
Why is it that on some days we find it easy to make decisions and on others we struggle to think what to eat for dinner? Some choices might be incredibly simple, and others leave us baffled about what to do for what seems like hours. And why does the chocolate at the supermarket till seem to […]
Why do we find ourselves getting attached to scenarios more quickly than is helpful to us? This can be an incredibly common experience for a lot of people and one that can cause us a lot of stress and of worry. We can also feel like it’s only us that this happens to. In this episode I […]
With so much noise in both our virtual and our real worlds how do we know who we should be listening to? Should we block it all out and listen to ourselves, or can we work out where to go to for a sounding board? In this episode I explore why just listening to ourselves might […]
I’m excited to be bringing another guest to the show today, Sarah Manley. Sarah is a coach, mentor and an Amazon bestselling author with her book Quiet Catalyst. Sarah joins me to talk all things related to being an introvert including where we sit on the introversion/ extroversion spectrum, and how we can thrive in our […]
I’m excited to be bringing another guest to the show today, Marta Checko. Marta has an inspiring story (or stories!) to tell about how she overcame significant challenges in her life. There’s a lot to learn about resilience, the power of not giving up and how we are stronger than we think. If you would like to […]
I’m delighted to welcome Tamzin Hall, neurodiversity champion and founder of The Neurodiversity Academy to the show today. Tamzin is a leading neurodiversity consultant, trainer, and coach. She is a proud dyslexic and a #1 best-selling author. With decades of experience in leadership, learning and development, a Level 7 qualification in Coaching and Mentoring, and PCC […]