Do you – or someone you know – have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud? Are you regularly consumed with self-doubt, negative thoughts, anxiety or exhaustion? Do you pass off your achievements simply luck, not skill?

Tune in to this episode of Psych for Life, where you’ll learn:

- What is imposter syndrome and why you should be aware of it

- How it is detrimental to our mental health and careers

- Strategies and tips to help yourself or a friend break free from imposter syndrome

And so much more!

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If you have been feeling a little more on edge or frazzled lately, it wouldn't be a surprise. Our world has become so stressful and chaotic, with challenging and traumatic events accessible to us 24/7. We were not designed to manage such a constant stream of stress. So more than ever, we need to be mindful of how we can reset and calm ourselves down.

In this power episode you’ll learn:

- Why a calm nervous system is critical to our mental health

- How a calm mind is essential in managing both our body and life

- A quick, easy reset process to restore a calmer mind

Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia/Amazon).

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In this episode of Psych for Life, I discuss with Dr. Jodi Richardson why anxiety shows up around what we care about. Dr. Jodi Richardson is a professional keynote and workshop speaker for mastering anxiety. She provides real-time strategies to help individuals and teams flourish. Dr Jodi has a background in secondary teaching and qualifications in Behavioural Therapy, Wellbeing Science and Exercise Physiology. She is a mum and understands first-hand the challenges of anxiety.

Tune in to learn -

- Why anxiety shows up around what we care about

- The way anxiety impacts our nervous system

- How to harness our anxiety to optimise its purpose

- Tips to drop the struggle with anxiety and find our power over it

Plus so much more!

Your can connect with Dr Jodi via the below -

Claim your free Calm Your Anxious Brain Mini Course direct to your inbox via her website: https://drjodirichardson.com/ Scroll to bottom of page to enter details.

Also on website:

• Speaking Enquiries
• Books
• The Anxiety Toolkit Cards

Podcast: ‘Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson’ on your favourite podcasting platform

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/

Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia/Amazon).

If you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.

Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.

In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back Australia’s leading compassion researcher, Dr James Kirby to discuss why high performers use self compassion.

Dr James Kirby is an Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Clinical Programs, and the Co-Director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group at the University of Queensland. He examines compassionate responding, and the effectiveness of compassion focused interventions. James is an Honorary Associate Professor of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University and an Honorary Member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation UK. In 2022 he authored Choose Compassion, and in 2020 he co-edited Making an Impact on Mental Health. He serves as an Associate Editor for two international journals. His new book is called, The Essentials of Compassion Focused Therapy: A Practice Manual for Clinicians.

Tune in to hear our discussion on -

- how high performance is incompatible with self-compassion, yet compassion is essential

- why compassion is about courage and wisdom not simply self soothing

- the impact of perfectionistic self-sacrifice

- why we shouldn't strive to be in top gear all the time

- the importance of understanding how self-compassion is the antidote to self critcism

And so much more.

For more information and to connect with Dr Jame Kirby -
Choose Compassion,
Making an Impact on Mental Health.
New book, The Essentials of Compassion Focused Therapy: A Practice Manual for Clinicians.
Website, https://jameskirby.com.au/ for books, speaking engagements + workshops starting in 2026

Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia/Amazon).

If you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.

Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.

Have you neglected to put your new year’s resolutions into place - and yet again you're wondering why? As we pass the mid point of the year, are you feeling disappointed, frustrated or angry at yourself? Take heart – in this episode I'm discussing all things self sabotage - what it is, why we do it, the reasons we can find it so diffcult to follow through and importantly - how to correct it.

I’ll show you why it can be so difficult to follow through for ourselves and how to correct this.

So if you're despairing that another year has all but slipped away, tune in and learn how you can course correct for yourself.

Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia/Amazon).

If you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.

Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.

On this episode of Psych to Life, I chat with Lisa Blair OAM, the fastest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica on her yacht Climate Action. She very nearly didn’t live to tell the tale, in a life-threatening dismasting. Lisa is now setting her sights on her upcoming NZ records before focusing on the Arctic Ocean.


Tune in to hear our discussion on -

- Dealing with uncertainty; whilst we can chart a course, there's always unexpected challenges

- How Lisa manages her mindset

- The importance of adversity and resilience


And so much more as Lisa discusses her amazing solo sailing experiences.

To connect with Lisa -

Book: Facing Fear: One woman’s solo voyage around Antarctica


Documentary Ice Maiden now available for streaming
https://icemaidenfilm.com/

www.LisaBlairSailstheWorld.com
www.LisaBlairSpeaks.com

In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back Daniel Principe to discuss the series "Adolescence” and the importance of a grounded sense of self.

Daniel champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives.

Having presented to tens of thousands of young people across Australia, Daniel is no stranger to the complex challenges that our distracting digital world presents to adolescents: such as toxic influencers, the objectification of women and girls and unrealistic expectations fuelled by pornography culture.

Daniel partners with schools and communities, to encourage young people to INSTEAD aspire to healthy relationships built on mutual respect and empathy.

Listen in to our chat on -

- the impact of nefarious influences on our adolescents

- the importance of emotional and relational safety as well as physical safety

- why we should celebrate the role of fathers more

- what does it mean to notice the "good and gold" in our young men

And so much more.

Resources -

Connect with Daniel via his website - https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/

Podcast Daniel hosts podcast Reimagining Masculinity

E-SAFETY WEBSITE

In this episode of Psych for Life I am chatting all about The Beauty Load and its potential self-esteem dealing damage, with author and counsellor, Nicole Mathieson. Nicole is a relationship coach, counsellor, couple therapist and author of The Beauty Load. She helps women, men and couples in their intimate relationships both with others and themselves.

Nicole has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her writing, speaking, podcasts and work as a counsellor. In the therapy room, Nicole sees the Beauty Load's negative impact on self-esteem in real time as she helps her clients grapple with not feeling good enough to be loved.

Listen in to our chat on -

- how to feel enough in a world obsessed with beauty

- how to find your self-worth despite societal expectations on women

- what is empowerment for women and what does it actually look like

- advice for women who don't feel good enough or beautiful enough to be loved

Plus so much more!


You can connect with Nicole via -

Website https://nicolemathieson.com

Book “The Beauty Load, How to feel enough in a world obsessed with Beauty.”

Instagram @nicole.mathieson

Youtube - @relationship-smart

To relationship work with Nicole (both couples and individuals) connect via her website

Online courses and resources:

- Online courses for couples to do together:

“The 5 big communication mistakes couples make and how to avoid them”
“Safe and Connected communication”

- Body image course “From insecurity to body confidence”

Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia/Amazon).

If you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.

Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.