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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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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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9:42

Summer Series 1: Our inner critic - keeping it in check

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2024/01/03

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. 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

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20:08

The turn of the year – seize control of your life

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2023/12/20

As we quickly head towards the turn of the year, it is a natural time to take stock and reassess. Our unconscious mind naturally starts to do this most years, however, this year – more than many others - staying happy and empowered in these times of volatility and disruption – is a big challenge!. So in the last Psych for Life episode for 2023, we look at how to seize more control of our lives, simply by improving our physical and mental health, mindset, expanding our knowledge or belief systems,

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45:06

Teaching children about money, with financial...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2023/12/06

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 - relationship people have with money. Listen in to hear our discussion

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10:00

How to be guided by your intuition not fear

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2023/11/21

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 recognise it when it is activated - Strategies to weigh up fear and intuition

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42:28

Blokes Psychology - boys' and mens' mental health...

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2023/11/08

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 fulfilling and meaningful life. Listen in to hear our discussion on

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7:51

Glimmers - positive triggers to feeling peace and safety

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson ·

2023/10/25

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 feelings, to feel calm, reassured and safe. So tune in this episode as

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