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🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you.
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- 1 weeks ago48 min
Can Babies Have Mental Health? Infant Mental Health and Attachment Explained
Can a baby have mental health before they can even talk? The earliest months of life may shape far more than most of us realise. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page to explore infant mental health, attachment and bonding, and what can happen when early parenting doesn't go to plan. They discuss why the first 1,001 days matter, how to spot when a parent or baby might need extra support, and why bonding often takes time. Charlotte also explains the treatment options available, including video interaction guidance and Circle of Security, and busts common myths about baby sleep. If you're worried about your bond with your baby, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that you are not alone.#InfantMentalHealth #Attachment #ParentingSupportLearn more about Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page and her work here: https://www.borntobond.co.uk/aboutHighlights00:00 Introduction00:27 Quickfire round: can an infant have their own mental health?02:15 Can a child have a different experience from their parent's?03:14 Do you need to be a parent to work in infant mental health?04:09 Infant mental health and care-experienced people05:46 Why the first 1,001 days matter07:38 Signs a parent or baby may need support11:28 Bonding with a first baby vs a second baby13:54 When birth and early days don't go to plan17:59 Treatment options for parent-infant relationship difficulties23:58 How Charlotte moved from forensic psychology to infant mental health28:56 Conflicting parenting advice and baby sleep31:23 Reducing shame and stigma around referrals for support35:40 Why parents need a village38:34 Exhaustion and self-compassion in early parenthood39:30 Baby sleep myths42:11 Practical tips for professionals and parents44:17 Where to find Charlotte's work🎧 Listen to the Dr Jade Redfern how to shout less at your children episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e5cede81-8c93-449a-b663-4d60a99b92a2/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/boRYKdPYZ2wLinks:🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-coursesAsk Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more:
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Gender Disappointment Isn't What You Think | The Truth About Grief & Hope
Can you deeply love the child you have and still grieve the child you imagined? That shame-filled question is far more common than you think. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Nina Francis to explore why gender disappointment might be the wrong term and how RIFIs, Rupture of an Imagined Future due to infant sex, better explain the grief, identity, dark hope, and limerence many parents experience. Dr Nina shares her personal story, her PhD research, the 7-stage model towards acceptance, and what a truly helpful response from a GP, midwife or psychologist sounds like. Learn more about Dr Nina and her work here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/ Free Guide & Webinar Dr Nina mentioned is here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/free-webinar #GenderDisappointment #ParentalMentalHealth #Grief #griefsupport 🎧 Listen to the What is EMDR episode mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z31WJPk8jjk&t=1s or listen here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5354da94-8907-4654-b17b-000862a790e5/ Highlights 00:00 Introduction: Loving your child while grieving the child you imagined 00:34 Quick-fire questions about gender disappointment 02:08 What not to say to someone experiencing it 02:56 Stigma, misunderstanding and shame 03:09 Why “gender disappointment” may be the wrong term 05:00 The rupture of an imagined future 07:12 Why imagined futures can be so powerful 08:27 Grief, longing and bargaining 09:54 Nina’s personal experience 14:39 Why gender disappointment can create shame 16:44 Cultural expectations around boys and girls 18:22 Grief, hope, dark hope and limerence 19:00 Understanding grief 20:00 When hope becomes dark 21:30 What is limerence? 22:57 The imagined future and identity 24:32 How healthcare professionals can respond 27:49 A compassionate question to ask 28:53 Nina’s model and moving towards acceptance 32:01 What parents experiencing this need to hear 33:40 About Nina’s book, Gender Disappointment 35:19 Final thoughts Links:📲 Connect with Dr Nina Francis: https://www.drninafrancis.co.uk 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-coursesAsk Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 T
- 3 weeks ago1h 7m
What Does Your IQ Score Actually Tell You? | WAIS-5 Explained
What does an IQ score actually tell us about a person and what can it miss? The answer is far more complicated than a single number, especially when we consider strengths, weaknesses, culture, education and real-world ability.In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent joins Dr Keith Jenkins to explore the history and evolution of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), what IQ scores really measure, and how the WAIS-5 can provide a more detailed picture of cognitive abilities. They discuss cognitive assessment, working memory, processing speed, reasoning, dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, dementia and the impact of factors such as anxiety, fatigue, sleep and language. They also explore why two people can have the same IQ but very different cognitive profiles, and why IQ alone cannot determine how successful someone will be. The conversation looks at WAIS-5 UK, cultural and linguistic considerations, practice effects, and the future of intelligence testing.Thanks to Pearson for sponsoring this video. To check out the WAIS-V head to: https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/featured-topics/from-podcast-insight-to-clinical-practice.html#IQTest #WAIS5 #psychologyHighlights00:00 Introduction01:31 Quickfire: What is the WAIS?02:16 Who gets referred for WAIS assessment?04:22 Is the WAIS just an IQ test? 05:12 Can results inform care or treatment?08:43 How long will it take to become skilled at administering it?11:16 Clinical oversight and supervision13:24 Strengths, weaknesses and dyslexia16:16 Same IQ, different profiles17:53 How anxiety, fatigue and substances affect scores20:03 Paper testing vs Q-interactive tablets22:53 History of intelligence testing (Galton to Wechsler)27:44 First experiences administering the WAIS32:26 What's new in the WAIS-5 model34:23 Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence38:28 When strengths mask hidden difficulties39:50 Case study: Jazz and traumatic brain injury44:56 Cultural norms and testing across backgrounds47:51 Using interpreters during assessment51:08 New WAIS-5 subtests53:19 The practice effect and preparing for tests56:12 Biggest misconceptions about IQ58:10 Does high IQ mean you'll thrive?59:21 The future of intelligence testing1:00:34 How AI may be affecting our IQ (Flynn effect)1:02:43 Final thoughtsLinks:🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-coursesAsk Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"
- Oct 2, 202615 min
When a Career Step Back Is Actually a Step Forward
Would you take a pay cut for a job that looks worse on paper? Sometimes the move that feels like a step backwards is exactly what your career needs next. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores when a sideways or seemingly backwards career move, like dropping from a Band 5 to a Band 4 assistant psychologist role, could actually help you grow. Drawing on a real Reddit case study and her own career journey, including nearly two years spent away from psychology altogether, Marianne unpacks how to weigh pay, experience, wellbeing and life circumstances when deciding your next move. She shares a practical framework for working out what you're really optimising for, whether that's money, learning, time or relationships, plus reflective questions to help you decide with confidence. #CareerAdvice #AssistantPsychologist #ClinicalPsychology Highlights 00:00 Introduction - When a step back moves you forward 01:15 Why I made this episode - The Reddit post that inspired it 02:28 The Band 5 to Band 4 AP dilemma explained 04:05 Have you reached a plateau in your current role? 07:12 Energy, grief and life circumstances - when you can't do more 09:30 Money, cost of living crisis and travel expenses 11:55 My 2 years away from psychology - home care to office temping 15:40 Banding isn't everything - Band 4 vs Band 5 AP roles 18:42 What are you optimising for? Money, learning, time, wellbeing 21:10 How to manage your six career priorities 22:45 Breadth versus depth of experience for DClinPsy 24:50 Pay, overtime, shift allowances and pensions 26:30 6 Decision-making questions to ask yourself before you move 30:15 Final thoughts - Your life gets a vote too 🎧 Listen to the Pensions episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/63990610-9942-4287-bcb6-cef9be814b2d/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lv5QFsNVCQ Links:🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-coursesAsk Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, pl
- Sep 30, 202616 min
Why We Can't Stop Replaying Our Worst Interview Answers
Replaying your worst interview answer on a loop? You're not alone and it probably says less about you than you think. In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why we ruminate over interview mistakes, the difference between a poor answer and a poor candidate, and how to use post-interview embarrassment as information rather than punishment. 🎧 Listen to the Professor Paul Gilbert Lessons in Psychology Compassion episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8b8a45e2-aa6a-4802-8e01-26ebd2d6a412/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N40b5TmxQko#InterviewAnxiety #SelfCompassion #InnerWorkPodcast💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!#psychologypodcast #chooseyourself📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk🎧 Stay Connected With Me🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.📚 My Books on Amazon📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent
- Sep 25, 202625 min
Stressed All the Time? A Psychologist Explains What's Really Going On
Ever wonder how much of your stress is actually yours or whether you've quietly picked up someone else's expectations along the way? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores where stress really comes from, the difference between acute and chronic stress, and the hidden costs of ignoring it, from sleep and relationships to burnout. She shares practical ways to audit your own pressure points, spot the "shoulds" driving your decisions, and figure out what's genuinely within your control. #StressManagement #PsychologyActually #MentalHealthPodcast Highlights 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Where is your stress really coming from? 03:40 Peer pressure and the comparison trap 06:15 Are you ready, or just chancing it? 08:20 The "shoulds" that add up 10:05 Auditing what you can actually control 12:30 Acute vs chronic stress 15:50 Noticing stress in your body and mind 17:40 A quick physical health check-in 19:15 The real cost of ignoring stress: sleep 23:00 The real cost of ignoring stress: relationships and joy 25:50 Burnout and taking time off 27:45 Quick-fire reflections 30:20 Closing thoughts 🎧 Listen to this episode What is the difference between stress and burnout? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a1592990-4561-48b4-b115-6809a77a2c84/ or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXjnKewNstMLinks:🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-coursesAsk Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.Hashtags: ⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent
- Sep 23, 20268 min
Why You've Stopped Trusting Yourself (And How to Start Again)
What if the person you've stopped trusting is yourself? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why self-doubt often traces back to childhood experiences, and how to gently begin trusting your own judgement, hopes, and dreams again.#InnerWork #TrustYourself #mentalhealthawarenessGrab Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream book: https://amzn.to/4d57H3cAnother Inner Work Episode I think you’ll love: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bd386694-3b7e-4400-b628-b7bad1bedd74/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvlVQo3ORrs💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!#psychologypodcast #chooseyourself📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk🎧 Stay Connected With Me🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.📚 My Books on Amazon📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne TrentMentioned in this episode:The Clinical Psychologist Collective BookThis episode is brought to you by The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book. Check it out, leave a review or buy your copy here: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
- Sep 18, 202610 min
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I’m Off Sick From Work?
Why can being signed off work feel like you're doing something wrong, even when you know you're genuinely unwell? Resting can become tangled up with guilt, productivity, and self-worth. In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores why we compare ourselves to colleagues, feel the need to prove we're ill, struggle to switch off from work, and find it difficult to give ourselves permission to rest and recover.#WorkplaceMentalHealth #BurnoutRecovery #SelfWorthListen or watch next: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9883f9ec-d1f3-4669-b3aa-57b191b26507/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp_61T3Jf8I💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk🎧 Stay Connected With Me🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.📚 My Books on Amazon📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9⚠️ DisclaimerThis content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent
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