Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Randall Thames, an executive coach and personal concierge advisor to c-suite leaders,  author, consultant, master top team effectiveness strategist, national speaker and facilitator, community and ministry leader. Randall is renowned for providing perspectives and insights that inspire cognitive reshaping which ignites decision and discipline to Discover Develop Display™ process and pe...

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with author, Caitlin Judd about her new book - Good Girl, Goodbye.

Caitlin is an author, coach and business strategist who helps women untangle their ‘Good Girl’ conditioning so they can design richer, more meaningful lives. Drawing on positive psychology, wellbeing and entrepreneurship, Caitlin helps women build purpose-led careers and businesses that reflect their individual definition of ...

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. who has spent his adult life coaching and teaching others how to discover their unique, greatness within. His passion for exploring the boundaries of performance excellence began as an athlete in his native Pennsylvania. His avid study of sport psychology, motivation, and leadership, has led Tom to a richly varied career as a college coach and professor, motivationa...

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with author Alina Bellchambers.

Alina grew up in her family’s bookstore and spent a childhood immersed in fantastical worlds. She now writes twisty thrillers and epic fantasies featuring morally grey characters, seductive court intrigue and powerful heroines.  The first book in her fantasy duology, The Order of Masks, published in 2024  became a national Dymocks and indie bookstore bestselle...

In my first Psych for Life episode for 2026, I'm chatting with romance author and trauma specialist, Dr Alicia Leigh, about how to heal trauma with storytelling.

Dr Alicia is a multi-published author of over 20 fiction and non-fiction books with a PhD  investigating how the romance genre serves as a medium through which to explore the complex themes of trauma, trauma response, post-trauma effects, and trauma recovery, subsequen...

In the last episode of the Psych for Life - Summer Series, I'm resharing my chat with Mark Morris about all things transitioning to being a father. 

Mark is a passionate advocate for positive masculinity and gender equality, an active dad of 2 and volunteers at his children’s school and local football club. With more than 20 years of leadership experience and a degree in Psychology, he specialises in People, is an accredited ex...

In this episode of my Summer Series, we're revisiting a super popular episode that may be a timely reminder for all of us as the new year picks up pace.

We hear about self esteem and self-love often. So what are they and how do we enhance ours if it feels like they may be lacking? Listen to this quick power ep as I discuss all things self esteem and self love. 

This episode includes:

- understanding more about self este...

In this Summer Series episode of Psych for Life, I'm re-sharing my chat with Megan Golightly, one of the most popular organising and decluttering influencers in North America. Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and interest in neuroscience into the help she provides, promoting the importance of mental health and positive change.

Listen in to this episode to learn:

- The impact of clutter on our mental well...

In this Summer Series episode, I chat with Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate and educator. He 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. Daniel partners with schools and c...

In this Summer Series episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Australia's leading compassion researcher,  James Kirby, Ph.D.,  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. 

James examines factors that facilitate and inhibit compassionate responding, and the clinical effectiveness of compassion focuse...

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 man...

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?  Tu...

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 t...

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...

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 ...

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 an...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...