Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson
Join Dr. Amanda Ferguson, psychologist and published author as she discusses a range of topics including personal and work issues, relationships, professional and personal development, performance and more. Sharing her insights along side a variety of guests, the Pysch for Life podcast is your insight into mental health, psychology and life.
Episodes
December 6, 2023 • 45 mins
In this episode, I welcome back Australia's leading FInancial and Trauma Informed Financial Wellbeing Specialist, Jane Monica Jones. She is the co-founder of the Financial Wellbeing Company and author of The Billionaire Buddha and the Money Mental Health Card series. Jane has a passion for this sometimes challenging subject and works compassionately with clients and employees of organisations to repair this - often problematic - re...
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November 21, 2023 • 10 mins
People often ask me - how can I know whether it is fear or my intuition talking to me? We would all like to be better equipped to tune into our intuition and let it drive our choices without being held back by fear.So tune in to this episode as I discuss all things intuition and fear.
In this podcast you’ll learn:
- What is fear and the difference between irrational and rational fear
- How to know what intuition is and recognis...
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November 8, 2023 • 42 mins
In this episode I welcome psychologist, Carl Nelms. Carl is the founder of Blokes Psychology and has a passion for assisting men to overcome the stigma of reaching out for support. His vision is that by creating a service targeted towards males, more men can improve their psychological health and well-being, stop suffering in silence, and receive the support they desperately need, so they and their families can start living a more ...
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October 25, 2023 • 7 mins
In this time of increasing challenges and uncertainty, we are all needing to do more to look after our feelings, mental health and wellbeing. Self regulation – or self management - is a critical part of this. 'Glimmers' is a term coined by social worker Deb Dana, whose work centres around polyvagal theory – or how our daily feelings result from the state of our nervous system. This new concept helps us to regulate our minds and fee...
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October 10, 2023 • 56 mins
In this episode, I chat with Daniel Principe a youth advocate and educator with Collective Shout, a movement against the objectification of women and sexualisation of girls in the media, partnering with schools and communities to challenge the porn culture and the sexualisation of women and girls.Daniel has presented in hundreds of schools to students to assist parents and communities to raise healthy, resilient and empathetic youn...
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September 27, 2023 • 16 mins
We are all familiar with the many difficulties and disasters that can happen when dating...from picking the wrong type, rushing intimacy, feeling unlovable or wondering if Mr or Ms Right will ever appear. For many – it just happens – for others … they may need to make it happen
So in this power ep of Psych for Life you’ll learn:
- the timeless things about dating – that actually work
- why separating sex from dating should ...
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September 12, 2023 • 45 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by Janice Newnham. Janice is a veterinarian by profession but a farmer, wife, and mother by passion. She and her husband, Robert, operate an Angus cattle farm in a picturesque valley in Walwa, in the Upper Murray of Victoria, Australia. The Newnhams are also community
advocates and volunteers. The Australian 2019/20 Black Summer Fires devastated the Upper Murray and the Newnham property. The turmoil trig...
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August 30, 2023 • 19 mins
In this episode, I welcome strategist, Brad Axelrad. Brad’s been an event producer, consultant, strategist and podcast host, producing over 150 live events with top business leaders and best-selling authors. He supports coaches, entrepreneurs, and consultants, to create the business that sets them free to live a life of fulfillment and truth. On his Face Your Dragon Podcast Brad interviews celebrity thought leaders, icons – and mus...
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August 16, 2023 • 17 mins
There is a lot of focus on the joy and gains of motherhood – however, with all the focus on what a woman gains when baby arrives, it’s easy to forget what they may lose – in particular the loss of a sense of self. The focus often stays on the baby rather than the woman and how to care for her after baby and her developmental issues.
So in this episode you'll learn about:
· Matrescence - what it is and how this transition and jou...
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In this episode, I welcome back cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Mark Williams to chat about his fascinating new book, The Connected Species - How the evolution of the human brain can save the world. This book is a compelling read, with wise and reassuring guidance and an essential guide for all of us in this time – showing how we evolved to our current position and how we can best navigate our way forward to empower and help bo...
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July 19, 2023 • 13 mins
People often ask me, if you’re in a serious relationship - what are the rules? What’s right and what’s wrong? What’s acceptable behaviour and what is not?
Micro cheating can be considered the small harmless things people do that have the potential to cultivate emotional intimacy outside their relationship —without ever physically crossing a line.
So in this episode I'll discuss all things micro-cheating and how it potentially imp...
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July 5, 2023 • 32 mins
In this episode, I welcome back Ian Westmoreland, founder of Mentoring Men, to talk about his new passion project, the podcast Kintsugi Heroes. This podcast aims to share how those major moments of challenge we face can change the course of our life, making it even more beautiful and fulfilling than ever before.
Listen in to hear -
- What is Kintsugi
- Why the Kintsugi Heroes podcast is a passion project for Ian
- The mission t...
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June 20, 2023 • 9 mins
You know that negative - often damning - voice inside your head? The one that says...you’re not good enough, you don’t deserve that, you’ll never get there! It's often referred to as our negative ego or inner critic. So where does it come from? What’s it all about? Is it ever a good thing? How do we know? What do we do if it’s clearly holding us back? In this power ep you’ll learn answers to these questions and tips for keeping you...
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In this episode, I chat with Stuart Clark, educator and head of campus (Vision Valley) at Pymble Ladies' College. Stuart has been involved in the education sector for more than 25 years. He’s worked in outdoor, classroom, and adult education, as well as in educational leadership. He holds numerous qualifications, including Master of Teaching and Master of Education degrees. The Residential Program at Vision Valley for Yr 9 students...
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June 9, 2023 • 6 mins
Do you sometimes wish you were more confident? Is there an area of your life where you struggle? In this Psych for Life quick power hit ep, I discuss the internal-external conundrum of building confidence. So if you're keen to understand how confidence is built both internally and externally, and would like some tips to make it happen, pop this ep on now.
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May 31, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode, I welcome back Sarah Rusbatch, a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Movement.
Listen in to hear -
- Why alcohol and sex is a complex relationship
- Does alcohol improve one's sex life
- The science b...
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May 24, 2023 • 17 mins
We're all familiar with stress - especially big life stressors - moving house, relationship breakdown, grief and loss, illness, job issues. However, what impact do the little, seemingly insignificant stressors we experience have on us? Microstress, as it is known, can have a snowball effect, impacting our personal and professional lives and, as a result, negatively affecting wellbeing - both physically and mentally.
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In this episode, I chat with holistic psychotherapist, Christie Little and somatic psychotherapist, Rob Engels, about the power of nature in healing. More than ever in our fast paced society, we have become disconnected from nature, oftentimes prioritising the convenience and speed of connection via technology over time spent outdoors.
So dive in to hear our thought provoking discussion on:
- How impactful nature can be in its p...
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May 10, 2023 • 12 mins
Think back to a time you strived for the perfect result - maybe in an assignment, exam or work project – did you achieve perfection or was close enough good enough? How did it make you feel? Whilst a little perfectionism can be healthy and help us strive to go the extra mile, too much can have the opposite effect, resulting in imbalance and sometimes unhealthy or unsustainable behaviours.
So in this podcast I'm exploring all thin...
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In this episode, I chat with Clinical Psychologists, Kaye Frankcom and Dr, Aaron Frost about how to find a good psychologist and how to be one. Their recently released book, Creating Impact:the four pillars of private psychology practice, is a comprehensive guide to building the psychology practice of your dreams in a complex, volatile and uncertain future.Kaye is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in Melbourne. She has superv...
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