Psychology, Actually
🎙️ 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…
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Why You've Stopped Trusting Yourself (And How to Start Again) (opens the original)
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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 #mentalhealthawareness Grab Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream book: https://amzn.to/4d57H3c Another Inner Work Episode I think you’ll love: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bd386694-3b7e-4400-b628-b7bad1bedd74/ or on YouT
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I’m Off Sick From Work? (opens the original)
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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 #SelfWorth Listen or watch next: htt
The Psychology Behind The Traitors: Trust, Lies & Human Behaviour - with Dr Ellie (opens the original)
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The Traitors is a game of lies, but what does it really reveal about how our brains decide who to trust? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Ellie Buckley to explore first impressions, thin slice judgements, confidence versus competence, and why our instincts often fail us. From roundtable pressure to the risks of over-trusting AI, they unpack how trust is built, broken, and manipulated both on reality TV and in everyday life. #PsychologyActually #TheTraito
5 One-Minute Habits That Help With Depression (opens the original)
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When depression makes even the smallest things feel enormous, knowing where to start can feel impossible. But sometimes, one minute is enough to begin making a small shift. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores five one-minute habits that helped her with depression and low mood. She discusses behavioural activation and why you may need to take action before motivation returns. You'll discover simple ways to clean something, go outside, connect with another living th
Why One Piece of Criticism Can Make You Question Everything (opens the original)
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One piece of criticism. A thousand catastrophic thoughts. Sound familiar? In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent unpacks why work feedback can spiral into self-doubt, how to separate thoughts from facts, and practical ways to steady yourself, from breathing techniques to knowing when to lean on a union, HR, or a trusted person in your corner. #InnerWork #WorkplaceCriticism #mentalwellbeing Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcP4SZto1Ww 💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comm
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