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Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge

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A psychologist"s insight into the fascinating world of human behaviour without the jargon, with Psychologist & coach, Leila Ainge. Blending scientific research with real experiences, Leila is on a mission to reframe outdated notions of imposter syndrome. Psychologically Speaking delves into Leila"s own ground-breaking research, exploring what drives those pesky fraudulent feelings in entrepreneurs, the unexpected advantages, and how you can actually leverage imposter moments to your benefit (yes,

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46:04

Does Your Environment Spark Joy?

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/07/28

In this conversation, Leila and Lisa explore the themes of joy, personal spaces, and the impact of nature on wellbeing. They discuss the importance of creating environments that spark joy, the connection between nature and mental health, and the significance of community and connection in both personal and professional lives. Lisa shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to interior design and mentoring, emphasizing the value of slowing down to appreciate life's moments. Lisa

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45:03

How Joy Moves

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/07/23

In this opening episode of The Joy Experiments, Leila Ainge speaks with brand strategist Ange Friesen about the messy, beautiful process of chasing joy in the middle of change. From swapping city life in London for a countryside Airbnb (complete with cows and no coffee machine) to redefining work, routine, and identity, this conversation explores how joy doesn’t always look how we expect — and why that’s the point.Brand strategy is about the soul of who we are.Ideas want to come into the world and

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04:49

The Joy Experiments: A New Season of Psychologically...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/07/23

Welcome to Season 3 of Psychologically Speaking, hosted by psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge. This season, we explore joy not as a feeling to define, but as an experience that moves us, connects us, and shapes how we live and work. In this short teaser episode, Leila shares the story behind choosing joy as her word of the year, the psychology of positive emotions, and why joy matters more than ever in a world that often dismisses it as a distraction.We’ll explore:The science behind joy,

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19:09

The Pause Is Part of the Progress

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/03/31

In this Season 2 finale of Psychologically Speaking, Leila reflects on the space between intention and action the often messy, foggy middle that so many of us occupy quietly.She shares listener insights, one reader’s poetic take on language and liminality, and introduces the psychology of emotional granularity (via Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett) to help us name and navigate our emotional states with more clarity.Plus: practical tools for neurodivergent listeners, thoughts on joy as a breadcrumb—not a

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14:21

Mind the Gap: Why Knowing Isn’t the Same as Doing

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/03/28

In this episode, I share a small but eye-opening story that begins with a single word: lacuna. What started as a moment of academic frustration turned into a reflection on the way we, as adults, often skim rather than fully engage — with words, ideas, and even our own decisions.I explore how our reading habits reflect something deeper: a psychological tendency to stay safe, to avoid uncertainty, and to hold ourselves back from fully stepping into new knowledge. Drawing on research around word

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26:27

Worn Thin: The Emotional Cost of Doing What You Love

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/03/23

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge delves into the theme of tiredness, exploring its various forms and the impact it has on our lives. She discusses the emotional, social, creative, spiritual, physical, and mental aspects of tiredness, emphasizing the importance of understanding these different types to prevent burnout. Leila also highlights the significance of making intentional decisions and the role of rest in maintaining a fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes and

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25:31

When Your To-Do List Becomes a ‘To-Prove’ List.

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/03/07

How our need for external validation fuels overworksummaryIn this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila explores the intricate relationship between human behavior and the use of lists. She delves into why we love lists, the psychological benefits they provide, and the potential pitfalls that can lead to overwhelm. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD when managing lists, the importance of structuring lists effectively, and the distinction between

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11:09

You’ve Already Arrived: Confidence, Success & The...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/02/28

Episode Summary:In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, I reflect on a milestone moment delivering a leadership workshop on imposter phenomenon and the realization that I had already arrived. Inspired by Ilona Maher’s bold stance on owning success, I explore what it means to trust your expertise and step confidently into the spaces you’ve worked hard to enter.We also dive into Margaret Atwood’s poem The Moment, unpacking how metaphor shapes our understanding of confidence, leadership, and

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13:34

Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance: My Journey...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/02/22

In this conversation, Leila Ainge discusses the importance of mental flexibility and resilience, particularly in the context of running and personal growth. She emphasizes the need to navigate self-doubt and challenges without succumbing to societal pressures for transformation. Leila advocates for starting from one's current position and using existing skills as a foundation for growth, rather than striving for a complete overhaul of oneself.takeawaysFlexibility of thinking is crucial for

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12:51

Why Self-Love Isn’t About ‘Bouncing Back’ or ‘Fixing’...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/02/14

Transformation stories are everywhere—before-and-afters, glow-ups, success arcs. But what if real self-love isn’t about reinventing yourself—but about being present where you are, without pressure?This episode unpacks how social media, self-help culture, and gendered resilience narratives push us toward self-optimization at the cost of self-acceptance. We explore the psychology of storytelling (McAdams, 2001), the feminist critique of the "bounce-backable woman" (Gill & Orgad, 2018), and why

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43:48

Leopard Logic: Katie Cope on Brand Identity

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/02/01

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, host Leila Ainge sits down with Katie Cope, founder of Keppel Leopard Creative, to explore the intricate world of brand identity, storytelling, and the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Katie shares her journey from redundancy to building a branding agency that empowers women to embrace their authentic selves in business.The conversation dives into the psychology behind branding, the pressures women face in professional spaces, and how societal

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07:28

Psychologically Speaking: January Review Special

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/01/27

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge delves into the themes of human behavior, accountability, and personal growth. She reflects on her experiences with goal setting and introduces a new pod feature, a book review, looking at Neurodiversity Coaching, emphasizing the importance of clean language interviewing in coaching practices. The episode encourages listeners to explore their past selves and consider how they can apply those insights to their current challenges.

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32:49

Side-by-Side Success: How Body Doubling Changes the Game

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/01/19

In todays episode I’m chatting to Tessa and Bre who, discuss their research at the University of California Santa Cruz, on body doubling, how folk – especially those with ADHD, use it as a tool for productivity and social interaction. Our conversation looks at the benefits of body doubling, its community-driven nature, different types of body doubling and of course cyber, the role of technology in facilitating these interactions.Leya Breanna Baltaxe-Admony is a technologist and researcher focused on

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16:27

Ripples of Accountability

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/01/13

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge explores the intricate relationship between accountability and motivation through the lens of self-determination theory. She shares her personal journey of goal setting in running, emphasizing the importance of social support and relationships in achieving personal goals. The discussion highlights the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and how they interplay with accountability. Leila encourages listeners to reflect

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10:21

The Neuroscience of Drift: Why Spontaneity Boosts...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2025/01/03

"Snails, Distractions, and the Neuroscience of Drift"In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between spontaneous thoughts, and achieving your goals. Leila delves into how distractions and daydreaming can fuel creativity and productivity. Whether you're tackling New Year’s resolutions or just trying to stay focused, discover why mind-wandering might be the secret to success—and how to embrace it without getting lost in negative rumination. Plus, a tale of erratic gardening, greenhouse

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14:54

Twixmas and thinking of the future

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2024/12/28

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge explores the unique psychological phenomena surrounding the liminal space between Christmas and New Year, discussing how our perception of time shifts during this period. She delves into the relationship between memory and goal setting, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual differences in how people visualize time and set goals for the new year. Through research insights, she highlights the significance of writing down goals

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Psychological Ghosts at Christmas: Reflecting on...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2024/12/24

In this reflective conversation, Leila explores the themes of regret, uncertainty, and unfinished business as they relate to personal growth and decision-making. Drawing inspiration from Dickens' A Christmas Carol, she discusses how psychological 'ghosts' can guide us in making better choices. Leila emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, the potential of regret as a motivator, and the necessity of accepting imperfection in our lives. Through her own experiences, she illustrates how

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55:06

Ultra Visibility: What it Means for Black Women in...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2024/05/11

In this episode I'm joined by Collette Philip who runs multi award-winning anti-racist brand and strategy consultancy,Brand By Me.Brand by Me help organisations harness the power of brand strategy to embed anti-racism, drive equity and tackle injustice. In the first half of the podcast we hear from Collette about social justice, social responsibility through the work of her consultancy, we discuss what this means for small and micro businesses and Collette leads by example sharing how she's audited

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46:08

'It helps me to know what I'm not' comparison and...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2024/04/20

In this episode Leila is in conversation with Ayo Abbas, award-winning built environment Marketing Consultant, Speaker and Trainer at Abbas Marketing, talking about all things visibility in online spaces and communicating techincal information.Ayo and Leila describe how they met at the DIFTK (Doing it for the kids) networking event just before the pandemic, and got chatting over their experience of working in engineering spaces. Ayo describes her approach to work, cometitiveness, networking, and the

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45:19

Imposter through the lens of Intersectionality with...

Psychologically Speaking with Leila Ainge ·

2024/04/01

Intersectionality and the Imposter Experience: Unpacking Identity with Liana FrickerIn this weeks psychologically speaking episode with Liana Fricker we discuss one of the thoughts that sat behind being visible and holding back for my participants 'what if I'm wrong?' I loved having Liana on as a guest, a self-proclaimed imposter atheist, our conversation touches on intersectionality and we use the topic of sustainability to unravel what happens when we start talking about complex stuff. Liana also

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