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PODCAST

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA.

COGITO ERGO SUM.

I have almost 30 years of experience in the fields of clinical psychology, sports psychology and parapsychology. This podcast will be delving into various topics dealing with the mind - and hopefully, changing the way you think!

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All Episodes

59:12

ACUTE STRESS («FIGHT OR FLIGHT») vs CHRONIC STRESS.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/10/11

Many of you have been asking me if ACUTE STRESS (the so-called «FIGHT OR FLIGHT" RESPONSE) is the same as CHRONIC STRESS. The short answer is «NO»! In this episode I describe exactly what happens in your brain when you are in a life-threatening situation; and how that differs from chronic stress.PS: PHOTO COURTESY OF NEUROLAUNCH.COM.

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32:07

NIGHT TERRORS - WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT MIGHT CAUSE THEM.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/10/10

NIGHT TERRORS can affect as many as 1 in 5 children; and 1 in 50 adults. They can seem very frightening - but are in and of themselves not intrinsically dangerous. In this episode, I describe what night terrors are; what might cause them; what treatment options are available; and give you some practical advice as to what you can do if you or your child are experiencing night terrors.

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36:51

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (TRIGGER...

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/10/05

TRIGGER WARNING!! This episode deals with suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, and suicidal attempts. What leads a person to contemplate suicide, to attempt suicide, or indeed to commit suicide? I try to answer these questions and more in this episode. NB! IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE HAVING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE! There are many resources you can access, wherever in the world you happen to be.

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41:36

SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/10/01

Social Anxiety Disorder can be very disabling for the patient and may lead to them isolating themselves and completely avoiding all social interaction. How does Social Anxiety Disorder develop? What are the signs and symptoms? And most importantly: what are the treatment options available - and what can the patient do to help themselves?

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1:26

JUST TO SAY "THANK YOU" FOR LISTENING TO MY CHANNELS...

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/30

I just wanted to record a personal "thank you" to all of you for supporting my channels - all 4 of them🙏 I know there is a plethora of podcasts out there for you to choose from, so thank you all SO MUCH for choosing to listen to mine - it is very much appreciated🙏 If you have any suggestions or requests for any specific topics you'd like me to cover, please don't hesitate to ask - this is your channel as much as it is mine!

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43:26

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PAIN.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/28

We know that people act/react differently to pain. But why is it that some people can tackle high levels of pain, while others can't? What determines our ability to deal with pain - and what can we do ourselves to take control over our pain?

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24:14

PREJUDICE.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/25

So many of us in this modern, crazy world have a tendency to judge entire nations or religions simply based on what individuals or leaders of those nations or religions have done (or are doing). This, by its very nature, is PREJUDICE: the tendency to judge people based on pre-conceived notions and/or beliefs. Are you prejudiced? Or do you maybe have a subconscious bias?

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44:21

PANIC DISORDER (PANIC ATTACKS)

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/20

A panic attack can be incredibly debilitating - it can even mimic a heart attack - and can lead people to completely avoid certain places or situations in order to avoid triggering a panic attack. Here is a description of panic disorder; the symptoms you might experience; treatment options - and, not least, what you can do yourself to regain control if you suffer from panic attacks.

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85:08

C-PTSD - TRIGGER WARNING! (CHRONIC POST-TRAUMATIC...

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/17

TRIGGER WARNING! In this episode, I share both my clinical experience of C-PTSD, but perhaps more importantly, my PERSONAL experience of C-PTSD. We survivors with C-PTSD really are a different breed. Hopefully this episode gives both clinicians and survivors a bit more insight into this difficult - but fascinating - diagnosis.

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41:21

LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX!

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/14

PLEASE NOTE! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND INTIMATE TOPICS! - LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! I have had so many couples in my office throughout the years who have been on the verge of separation/divorce because they are no longer having sex. Why is it that one (or both) partner(s) no longer want to have sex? And how do you broach the subject without laying the blame on your partner? I discuss this - and more - in this episode.

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57:45

PTSD (POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER). TRIGGER WARNING!

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/12

PTSD (TRIGGER WARNING!) is a very complex disorder, which affects a patient on many levels and in a multitude of ways. In this episode I explain what PTSD is; who is more likely to get PTSD; I discuss diagnostic criteria; symptoms; treatment options; and coping strategies. I draw on my experience as a clinician, but also as someone who has learned to live with a PTSD diagnosis myself. PLEASE NOTE that listening to this episode may trigger a reaction in you if you have PTSD - so please have someone

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43:52

HOW TO HAVE THAT DIFFICULT CONVERSATION.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/09

We've all been there, right? There's something we need to say, to get off our chests, to confront someone - but we don't know how to start. Here are some tried and true methods, techniques and tips which hopefully will help you have that difficult conversation. Good luck!

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48:19

"RE-WIRING" YOUR BRAIN - NEUROPLASTICITY.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/07

When people talk about "re-wiring" your brain, what they actually are talking about is NEUROPLASTICITY: the brain's ability to create new neural pathways and re-structure existing neural pathways. In this episode I explain how neural pathways work; how synaptic reflexes work; how semantic memory and habituation influence our brains and neural pathways; and, not least, how we can maintain our brain's function AND increase our neuroplasticity.

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58:19

CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!!) PART 3 - CLERICAL ABUSE.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/09/03

CLERICAL ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!) is devastating on many different levels - as are the other forms of abuse I have discussed in previous episodes. However, clerical abuse can affect the victim/survivor on a whole different, spiritual level - and even result in a total loss of faith. The breach of trust which is caused by clerical abuse is quite frankly monumental. In this episode I describe clerical abuse - physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual - from a very personal perspective, as a survivor

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38:48

PHOBIAS - AND HOW TO TREAT THEM.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/31

PHOBIAS are more common than you might think! A phobia is an extreme fear of something or of a situation, which can be very disabling for the person involved. The good news is, phobias are really easy to treat and most patients will either be able to live quite well with their phobia, or be rid of the phobia altigether, after just a few sessions. In this episode I give some concrete examples of how phobias can be treated using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Progressive Desensitisation,

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76:46

CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 2 - SEXUAL ABUSE.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/27

We are continuing our series on child abuse and this episode will be about SEXUAL ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!) I describe the different forms of sexual abuse; how it can affect the child; signs, symptoms and red flags to look out for if you suspect a child is being abused; and how the abuse can affect the survivor into adulthood. I also share my own personal experience of sexual abuse and how it affected me both in childhood and adulthood - in some very surprising ways!

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41:37

LIARS AND LYING.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/24

There are different types of lies - and liars. What motivates someone to lie? How can we spot a liar? And how can we deal with lies or a liar? I delve into all of these questions in this episode.

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35:24

DEPRESSION (DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS).

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/21

There are several different types of depression (depressive disorders). This episode describes the various types of depression, signs and symptoms and various treatment options.

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94:02

CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 1 - PHYSICAL ABUSE.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/16

There are several different kinds of childhood abuse and I will be doing an episode on each type. I give a quick rundown of the different types of childhood abuse, then get into the theme for this episode which is PHYSICAL ABUSE. We'll look at what physical abuse is, signs, symptoms and red flags which might indicate physical abuse is taking place. We'll look at the effects the abuse can have on the child and into adulthood. I'll discuss treatment options. Finally, at the end of the episode I share

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42:36

GASLIGHTING.

PSYCHOLOGY MATTERS, BY THERESA. ·

2025/08/14

GASLIGHTING (TRIGGER WARNING!) is incredibly destructive and can leave the victim utterly confused, doubting their own reality and even thinking they are going mad. What are the tactics a Gaslighter uses and what are the signs and symptoms to look out for if you think you are the victim of Gaslighting? We'll explore this and much more in this episode.

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