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Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson

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.

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35:46

The Parenthood, supporting the early years, with CEO...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/07/18

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Georgie Dent, former lawyer and CEO of The Parenthood, a NFP advocacy organisation that represents over 80,000 parents, carers and allies around Australia. Georgie is a passionate and prominent advocate for children, parents, families and women. She is a regular media commentator and the author of Breaking Badly, her best-selling memoir recounting the nervous breakdown she suffered at age 25. She is also busy being a mother! Listen in to our chat

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10:57

Chronic Lateness - how to correct it in yourself and...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/07/03

Are you – or someone you know - constantly late ? Always arriving at work, meetings, family and social occasions late? Always rushing? Sick of feeling guilty and embarrassed for making people wait? Spending money unnecessarily, tired of feeling stressed out? Ashamed of frustrating people and being judged? If any of those feelings resonate with you, then this episode is for you. In this episode you'll learn: - why constant lateness occurs - the reasons it is important to correct being routinely

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36:53

Relationship Attachment Styles and How to Heal Yours,...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/06/19

Like it or not, we all have attachment styles! You have probably even heard the term before - but what are they and why should you be familiar with yours? In this episode I welcome back Jennifer Nurick to dive deep into all things attachment and how it impacts our relationships. Jennifer Nurick (Jen) specialises in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious

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10:47

Co-dependence – why it makes us miserable and how to...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/06/05

Co-dependence may seem like the latest buzzy word, however if you're wanting healthy relationships in your life, it's one you should probably pay attention to.The cornerstone of Co-dependence is when we care too much what other people think about us. This keeps us limited, stuck and failing to grow and eventually impacts our relationships, keeping us stuck and miserable. Listen in to hear - - Why co-dependence is dysfunctional - How much is too much? - Ways to stop the cycle in yourself and your

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37:37

Leadership: How congruence and alignment creates...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/05/22

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Ella Zhang on alignment and congruence in great leadership. Ella is a passionate, strategic change maker, Organisational Development Consultant and executive coach with decades of experience in Fortune100 companies and start-ups. Her expertise includes leadership development, cultural transformation and talent development and last year she published her first book, Upgrade: How to outperform your default self to gain your superpowers. Listen to hear

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12:27

Dealing with difficult personalities in business +...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/05/08

We can all relate to working with someone who seems just that little bit more difficult to manage. One minute everything may feel fine and the next, we wonder what we did wrong or how we misinterpreted instructions. The feeling you have to walk on eggshells or maybe just find yourself wanting to limit contact with this manager, co-worker or business colleague. So if this sounds familiar and you're tired of feeling uncertain how best to navigate these personalities listen in to learn - - the warning

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27:30

Helping children be who they want to be, with...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/04/24

Now more than ever, supporting our youth to thrive is essential. So in the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with "human behaviour expert" , Sabina Read on how best to support this. Sabina is a psychologist, speaker, media commentator, and life sherpa who works to help people become the architects of their own growth and freedom so they can ultimately "human better." Sabina is the Resident Psychologist on Melbourne's top-rating Radio 3AW in the Afternoons, co-host of the Human Cogs podcast,

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10:25

Loneliness + connection - why relating really matters

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/04/17

As explored in my previous episode on Loneliness and Solitude, loneliness is something we all experience at times in our lives. With our need to connect being innate, it's important to understand how connection impacts our wellbeing and happiness. So in this episode I discuss: what loneliness is, why connecting to the right people is critical and how to help yourself to connect when connecting feels difficult. Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works and begin your pathway to deeper

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33:04

How our digital habits + behaviours are impacting our...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/04/10

There's no escaping that we live in a digital world. However, our digital habits are impacting our stress and relationships more than ever, so I chat with Dr Kristy Goodwin, about what we can do to tame them. Dr Kristy Goodwin studies what it takes to thrive in the digital world. Kristy is the author of Dear Digital, We need to talk where she decodes the neurobiology of peak-performance in a digital age. Described by her clients as a ‘pracademic’ Kristy translates cutting-edge research and science

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18:57

Burnout, Overtime + Job Security - What's fair and...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/04/03

Burnout and unpaid overtime are a common problem, often leading to unhealthy work relationships and unhappy working environments. Often though, it's a tricky path to navigate if we find ourselves experiencing this. Do we want to ruffle feathers? What impact will it have on our job security? What are the long term impacts? These delicate issues are ones we all need to be able to manage, not just tolerate. So in this episode you'll learn: - How to manage the problems of Burnout and overtime - How to

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33:05

Family + general dispute resolution, finding strength...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/03/28

In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I'm chatting with Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Counsellor, Rosemary Gattuso who specialises in trauma informed Family Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice. Rosemary’s career began as a lawyer and then progressed away from the courts and towards mediation rooms. She became curious about how people manage personal crisis, adversity and self-reflection. After completing postgraduate studies in dispute resolution and then mediation at Harvard

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15:06

Why switching off from work during breaks is critical

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/03/20

So many people struggle to switch off at all and find themselves spending breaks (even lunch breaks, let alone holidays) on devices or madly trying to multi task lots of other seemingly must do tasks - which defeats the purpose of the break and then they wonder why they don't feel like they had a break at all. Does this sound familiar? Do you struggle to REALLY switch off? In this episode you’ll learn why it is so important to fully switch off and you’ll gain tips on how to do this, as well as how

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32:10

Boys + emotional intelligence – why soft skills...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/03/13

In this episode, I welcome back 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 communities, to encourage young people to aspire to healthy relationships built

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13:10

100th Ep - Dr. Amanda's top tips for surviving +...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/03/07

It’s hard to believe this is my 100th Psych for Life podcast episode. I hope you’re enjoying listening to these eps as much as I am in making them! In honour of 100 eps, in this one I offer my top tips for thriving in our ever-changing world. These days – we are warned of more pandemics, economic and supply pressures and climate disasters. We live in what is known as VUCA times – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times. When I think about my top tips – I looked at my other eps for ideas

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35:16

Reasons why your childhood patterns roll into...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/02/29

Have you ever wondered why a work collegue or boss has you feeling like you're dealing with a family member? It's not as crazy as it sounds. In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome Jennifer Nurick a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment”. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central and has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, combining Eastern energetic practices and Western psychotherapy. She

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42:32

Get your dream job: Why career planning and...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/02/22

In this episode, I welcome Gaj Ravichandra, a Peak Performance Coach, Registered Psychologist and the co-founder of Kompass Consultancy, a global Talent Management Consultancy that enables Performance Excellence. Gaj provides individual coaching on developing mental toughness, career pivots, finding purpose, opportunity and increasing mental resilience. Gaj helps people every day to map out their careers and take tangible steps to achieve their goals. Listen for our discussion on peak performance,

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9:42

Loneliness and solitude - A pathway to deeper...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/02/14

Loneliness....it is something we all can experience at various times in our lives. As humans our need to connect is innate, so when there is a gap between the connection desired and the actual lived experience, one can feel lonely. So in this episode I'll discuss all things loneliness, what it is, how it potentially impacts our health and wellbeing, and solutions for dealing with it when it's negatively impacting your life. Liked this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works and begin your

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17:51

Summer Series 4: Reclaiming your sense of self after...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/02/06

Today I'm sharing the final episode in my 2024 Summer Series - some of my most popular Psych for Life episodes. I hope you enjoy it as much as my other listeners have. 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

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55:33

Summer Series 3: Why staying physically connected is...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/01/31

During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. 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

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25:12

Summer Series 2: Is grey area drinking catching up...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/01/17

During January, I’ll be sharing my 2024 Summer Series - a replay of some of our most popular Psych for Life podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my other listeners have. In this episode, I chat with 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

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