Psychlings Podcast
The podcast for future psychologists. Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Whether you are an undergrad, postgrad or early career academic, Psychlings is the place to expand your perspective and support your career in psychology.
Episodes
17 episodes
#17: Dr Jo Mitchell, co-founder of The Mind Room - on leading a psychology practice, traps for early-career psychs, aiming for ‘premium’, and barriers to investing in our mental health
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:07:52
#16: Dr Scott Griffiths, Acclaimed Body Image Researcher - How TikTok's Algorithm Predicts Eating Disorders, A Clinicians Role In Identifying Body Dysmorphia, And Finding Your Research Passion
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:30
#15: Prof Kim Felmingham - why clinicians should stop pussyfooting around with PTSD, how reshaping the narrative is trauma therapy’s essence, and a frank look at psychedelics’ role in trauma recovery
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Dazz and Byron join guests to delve into the latest in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to welcome highly r...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:20:20
#14: Dr Benita Green - lessons from a decade in private practice, attributes of an effective psychologist, and the importance of client distress
We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private ...
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Episode 14
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1:06:26
#13: A/Prof Brett Deacon - antidepressants aren't the answer, the truth about the DSM, and why exposure is a psychologist's most effective tool
Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the...
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Episode 13
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1:16:15
#12: Abi Brooker - why ChatGPT needs ethics training, what universities should be teaching, and how a car accident influenced her life work
Abi Brooker is a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include exploring the experiences of wellbeing and distress at university and during times of transition. She was a Research Fellow at the Mel...
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Episode 12
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1:05:27
#11: Prof Nick Haslam, renowned social psychologist - everyday emotions don’t equal mental disorders, downsides to our recent willingness to discuss our mental health, and how diagnostic labels impact identity
Nick Haslam is a Professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Nick is a prolific researcher with expertise in personality, social and clinical psychology. He has published 10 books and more than 280 articles or book chapters and regu...
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Episode 11
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1:08:40
#10: Dr Stephen McKenzie - on mindfulness becoming a victim of its own popularity, connecting with our true reality and lessons from wisdom traditions
Dr Stephen McKenzie is a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne. Stephen has decades of experience in many areas of psychology, including depression, addiction, mindfulness, and online education, and has recently pioneered the novel par...
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Episode 10
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1:00:43
#9: A/Prof Andy Perfors - how stuffed animals can teach stats, overcoming perfectionism and the power of emotional knowledge
Andy Perfors is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. An MIT and Stanford graduate, Andy is a renowned cognitive scientist focusing on higher cognition research, which explores concepts, language, decision-m...
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Episode 9
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1:00:49
#8: Anxiety is bad, right? The scientific perspective and role of anxiety in our daily lives
Byron and Dazz explore anxiety in this episode of the Psyched Podcast. - The ups and downs of anxiety- Difference between anxiety and stress- Anxiety theories you should know- Dealing with anxietyHosts: ...
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Episode 8
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59:34
#7: Prof Olivia Carter - is a vacuum robot conscious, the reality of medicinal psychedelic research and the role of psychology in a VR/AR world
Olivia Carter is a Professor of Psychology and a leading researcher on the subjective experience of consciousness, which explores the factors that determine the contents and nature of an individual’s conscious experience - this includes typical...
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Episode 7
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1:18:16
#6: A/Prof Luke Smillie - how your personality impacts wellbeing, self-awareness vs self-improvement, the joys of academia and the future of better relationships (a personality user manual?!?)
Luke Smillie is an Associate Professor of Psychology and a leading personality researcher. He heads up the Personality Processes Lab at the University of Melbourne. His interests in the field include the underlying causes of our personalities, ...
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Episode 6
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1:00:36
#5: Armchair tips for studying psychology - embrace the struggle, grades vs experience, peers and sacred weekends
What we would tell ourselves on Day 1 of our psychology studies. A conversation full of tips and advice from Byron and Dazz gained from their experience studying psychology (Graduate Diploma of Psychology) at the University of Melbourne. <...
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Episode 5
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52:39
#4: A/Prof Daniel Little - becoming a cognitive psychologist, misconceptions of academic life, the role of AI and leaning into obstacles
Daniel Little is an Associate Professor and the director of the Knowlab at the University of Melbourne which focuses on understanding complex decision making through computational modelling. A wide-ranging and illuminating conversa...
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Episode 4
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1:14:18
#3: Dr Simon Cropper - how to thrive in psychology, find your research passion, why we need more psychologists and the joys of Glastonbury
A candid and unfiltered conversation with Dr Simon Cropper - how to thrive in psychology, find your research passion, why we need more psychologists and the joys of Glastonbury.Dr Simon Cropper is a senior lecturer and the Graduate Dipl...
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Episode 3
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1:00:29
#2: Grad Dip Lockdown Style
In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of studying a Graduate Diploma of Psychology during a COVID lockdown. Topics covered: - Are my grades actually better?- Cheating - Getting hypnotized - D...
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Episode 2
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1:02:26
#1: "Is psychology for me, and where do I go from here?"
In this episode we unpack the question "Is psychology for me, and where do I go from here?". Topics covered: - Rationale for pursuing psychology- Credibility and purpose- Love-hate relationship with the science...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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