In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Jane Monica Jones about the impacts the cost of living crisis is having on our mood and money management.

Jane Monica-Jones is Australia's leading Financial Therapist and recent winner of two global awards. Jane is a Trauma Informed Financial Wellbeing Specialist. She is a pioneer in the study of psychological and behavioural challenges with money and financial management practices, such as gambling, overt financial risk, retail therapy, overspending and underearning. She has a passion for these areas and works compassionately with clients and employees of organisations for solutions.

​Jane is the author The Billionaire Buddha a culmination of her work, study and research in the field of Financial Therapy and of the Money Mental Health Cards series. Jane is the host of Financial Therapy, a podcast dedicated to the promotion and facilitation of economic empowerment for all.

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Jane is regularly in the media as an expert in financial therapy and financial wellbeing in Australia and around the world.

Tune in to hear our chat, including how our relationship with limitations and other traumas, may be impacting our ability to find suitable solutions to our money concerns. Plus, so much more!

You can connect with Jane and access the resources discussed below -

www.janemonicajones.com

Publications:

The Billionaire Buddha

Money Mental Health Cards

How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

Jane hosts the podcast Financial Therapy, dedicated to the promotion and facilitation of economic empowerment for all.

Also check out Jane’s company Financial Wellbeing for all her financial literacy, capability and economic empowerment trainings.

www.financialwellbeingco.com

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Ending a serious romantic relationship is hard enough – but what about when there are children involved and you need to navigate co-parenting with your ex? Whereas previously ending a relationship would have removed you from dealing with the same old problems, with co-parenting, they are still there! This requires a significant adjustment, especially in the early days. So how do you move forward while co-parenting with your ex? Tune in to this ep to discover how to find your new mindset while co-parenting with your ex-partner!

In this episode of Psych for Life, we're covering all things money and ADHD - what are challenges and how you can be aware of them to make managing your money easier.

Tina Mathams is an ADHD money coach, accountant, and author of ADHD Money - a practical, empowering guide to understanding money when you have ADHD. After 15 years working as an accountant, Tina now helps neurodivergent individuals untangle their financial lives through content, workshops, and accessible tools designed for ADHD brains.

She’s the founder of ADHD Money, a fast-growing platform that blends real-world finance strategies with nervous system awareness, emotional regulation, and mindset work - because money management isn't just about spreadsheets. It’s about safety, identity, and self-trust.

Tune in to our chat on all things ADHD and money management for tips to help you!

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!

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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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.

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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.