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People Soup

Grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. The name People Soup comes from a quote by Abraham Maslow: "A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting." I"ve always loved that idea because creativity isn"t confined to art. It shows up in how we live, work, lead and relate to one another. Work often feels like a soup: a rich, sometimes bewildering mix of people, personalities, decisions, pressures, relationships and unexpected challenges. Every day

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01:44

Quick Spoon: When your brain makes success feel like...

People Soup ·

2026/04/11

Ever noticed how your mind talks you out of big opportunities?In this Quick Spoon, Jill Stoddard shares what happened when a TEDx opportunity triggered a spiral of self-doubt — and what we can learn from it.People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use.If you’re enjoying People Soup, hit follow so you don’t miss future

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02:46

Quick Spoon: What would your ‘J’ do?

People Soup ·

2026/04/09

When you’re stuck, whose voice would help you move forward?In this Quick Spoon, Jill Stoddard introduces the “J” exercise — a simple way to act in line with your values.Who’s your

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02:07

Quick Spoon: Values over fear

People Soup ·

2026/04/07

You don’t need fear to disappear before you act.In this Quick Spoon, Jill Stoddard shares what it looks like to take action in the presence of fear — guided by your

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01:24

Quick Spoon: You Are Not Your Thoughts

People Soup ·

2026/04/05

We often treat our thoughts as facts — but what if they’re just… thoughts?In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard explores how creating space from your thinking can change your actions.Less autopilot. More

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01:59

Quick Spoon: Not Today, Kevin

People Soup ·

2026/04/03

What if your inner critic had a name… and you didn’t have to believe it?In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard shares a simple but powerful technique for creating distance from self-doubt.“Not today, Kevin” might be exactly what you

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01:49

Quick Spoon: Do It Scared

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2026/04/01

“If I have to convince myself I’m extraordinary… it’s never going to happen.” In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard shares a powerful truth: confidence isn’t a prerequisite for action.A short, practical insight into moving forward — even when your mind says you’re not

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23:16

Dr Jill Stoddard: Imposter Thoughts, Courage, and...

People Soup ·

2026/03/30

What if confidence isn’t required before you take action?In this episode of People Soup, Ross McIntosh sits down with Dr Jill Stoddard — psychologist, author of Impostor No More, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock.Together, they explore the reality of imposter thoughts and why trying to eliminate them often makes things worse.You’ll hear:Why high achievers still feel like fraudsThe limits of “positive thinking”How to respond differently to your inner criticJill’s powerful TEDx story — and

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02:24

A Fresh Ladle of People Soup

People Soup ·

2026/03/25

A short episode from me today — and a gentle update on what’s coming next for People Soup.PeopleSoup:Realconversationsaboutwork,leadership,andbeinghuman—groundedinbehaviouralscience,withpracticalideasyoucanactuallyuse.After some reflection, I’m making a small shift to how the podcast will work going forward. You can expect:Main episodes every two weeks — deeper, thoughtful conversationsNew Quick Spoon episodes in between — short, focused ideas and practical tools you can use straight awayThe aim is

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46:12

The Richest Conversations: From Noise to Clarity with...

People Soup ·

2026/03/17

Hi there, and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 48 of People Soup. It’s Ross McIntosh here.Peace Soupers… welcome back to part two of my conversation with Miranda Birch.In part one, we explored the power of really being heard — the kind of listening that creates space, sparks insight, and builds confidence.In this episode, we go deeper.We get into how conversations can unlock clarity — for leaders trying to make sense of their role, their message, and what really matters.And what really struck

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41:10

The Power of Listening at Work with Miranda Birch

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2026/03/10

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 47 of People Soup.Listening is one of the most powerful communication skills at work — yet it’s often the one we practice least.What happens when someone really listens to you at work?In this episode of People Soup, Ross McIntosh talks with Miranda Birch — former BBC journalist and founder of The Richest Conversations — about the power of listening and why better conversations can transform how we work together.Drawing on her career in

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05:27

Small is Beautiful - updates from The Friday Towards...

People Soup ·

2026/03/03

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 46 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.This week it’s a cuppa soup - a short episode and I’m going to update you on our new free club - that anyone can join - it’s called The Friday Towards Move Club. The Friday Towards Move Club is beautifully simple.Each Friday, we make one small move towards something that matters to us.Not a grand transformation.Not a productivity hack.Not a life overhaul.Just one small, intentional step in the direction

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03:57

The Friday Towards Move Club

People Soup ·

2026/02/24

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 45 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.This week it’s a cuppa soup - a short episode and I’m going to introduce you to a new club - that anyone can join (and it's free) - it’s called the Friday Towards Move Club. Consider this episode as its soft launch.The Friday Towards Move ClubSo what’s the idea? It’s something small and lovely I want to share with you.It’s not perfectly crafted or developed - I’m keen to share it and see how the idea

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27:57

We Were Unpublished with Yass Rad

People Soup ·

2026/02/17

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 44 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.This episode, is the second part of my conversation with Yass Rad. Yass is the founder of We Were Unpublished, a part-time consultant at Affinity Health at Work, and a PhD student researching perfectionism in the workplace and ACT interventions for well-being at City St. George's University of London. We discuss Yass’ systematic review of workplace acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how

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36:18

Balancing Art & Science: The Dual Passions of Yass Rad

People Soup ·

2026/02/10

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 43 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.In this episode, I welcome Yass Rad to People Soup. Yass is the founder of 'We Were Unpublished', a part-time consultant at Affinity Health at Work, and a PhD student researching perfectionism in the workplace and ACT interventions for well-being at City St. George's, University of London. You'll hear Yass shares pivotal moments from her academic and career journey, discussing her unique combination of

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37:00

Navigating Life Transitions with Dr Joe Oliver

People Soup ·

2026/02/03

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 42 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.In this episode I welcome back friend of the show - Dr Joe Oliver - and together we discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help us navigate life transitions. We draw upon our own experiences of moving to a new country to reflect on the processes at play, exploring what helped us, as well as the surprises.For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim

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34:08

Holding the Heavy Stuff with Dr Ben Sedley

People Soup ·

2026/01/27

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 41 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.In this episode I continue my chat with Dr. Ben Sedley, a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker.We delve into his book - 'Holding the Heavy Stuff - Making Space for Critical Thoughts and Painful Emotions.The conversation covers the book's structure, featuring chapters on presence, compassion, curiosity, purpose, and support, and explores how it aims to serve individuals navigating life's pressures in

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41:52

Navigating Mental Health with Dr Ben Sedley

People Soup ·

2026/01/20

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 40 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.In this episode you'll meet Dr. Ben Sedley, a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, and he shares insights from his extensive career in mental health. He discusses his journey from studying psychology to helping people of all ages cope with life's challenges through self-compassion and ACT. He talks a bit about his books, including 'Stuff That Sucks' for teenagers, 'Stuff that's Loud (A teen's guide

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25:59

Let it go - with Dr Ben Askew

People Soup ·

2026/01/13

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 39 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here.It's the second part of our festive special (better late than never!) with Dr Ben Askew we continue our exploration of behaviour change using the film Frozen. In this episode, we focus particularly on the song 'Let It Go.' We discuss Elsa's use of isolation as a maladaptive coping strategy, contrasting it with her eventual journey towards psychological flexibility and authentic self-expression. The

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40:41

Lessons in Change from Frozen - with Dr Ben Askew

People Soup ·

2025/12/17

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 38 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode we welcome the return of Dr Ben Askew to People Soup and this is our two part festive special where we delve into the challenges of behaviour change using the film Frozen. We analyse Elsa's fear-driven isolation and Ana's craving for connection, highlighting both rigid and naive approaches to love and relationships. Throughout the conversation, we draw parallels to real-life leadership

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19:48

Navigating Christmas

People Soup ·

2025/12/10

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 37 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I dive into the complexities of navigating Christmas using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Recognizing the mixed emotions that many experience during the holidays, I offer practical strategies grounded in psychological flexibility, compassion, and values-driven action. I cover techniques for managing expectations, staying present, and clarifying holiday values to make the

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