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PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA.

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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6:32

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2026/01/07

Take a listen to this, guys - I have some important information for you. Pop on over to my host platform spreaker.com where tou'll find all 4 of my channels with the same titles, cover art and episodes.

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35:57

ALIEN ABDUCTION….?

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2026/01/03

If you have been a clinician for a number of years, at some point you may well be confronted with a patient who claims to have been "abducted by aliens". Sometimes there is a clear clinical diagnosis; and sometimes something else is going on and you need to be a bit of a detective to figure it out. These cases very often will fall into one of 4 (or perhaps 5) categories - and each category will require a different approach. Let’s take a look at this fascinating subject!

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1:43

ENDING THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE!🙏

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/19

Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to all of you for supporting my channel! We are only half way through the day here in Norway and I already have almost 15,000 total downloads across all 4 of my channels - and it’s all thanks to YOU!🙏 I’m so glad that a niche channel like this one is doing so well - I hope I can continue to meet your expectations in 2026. I’ll be taking a week off over Christmas, but will be back in just over a week’s time with a new episode for you. Merry Christmas!

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27:41

MERRY CHRISTMAS - BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE…. (TRIGGER...

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/18

Christmas is fast approaching and most of us are running around shopping, baking, decorating - and generally really looking forward to the festivities. But there are many people out there who are dreading Christmas - for various different reasons. Let’s pause for thought and take a look at what we can do to help those people; and if you are someone who is dreading Christmas, let’s take a look at what you can do to make this difficult time just a little bit easier.

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31:59

THE TALKING DOG - COGNITIVE BIAS.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/14

What would your reaction be if I suddenly claimed to have a talking dog? You would probably fall into one of four categories: the die-hard sceptics; the healthy sceptics; the open-minded and laissez faire type; or the gullible type. So let’s dive into this fascinating scenario and see if you recognise which category you belong to.

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32:24

MOTIVATION.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/12

There are 2 main types of motivation - INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC (internal and external). This episode delves into the differences between external and internal motivation; and how you should adjust your approach depending on which type of motivation your patient/client needs.

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42:45

SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/07

Self confidence and self-esteem are intertwined, but they are actually 2 separate sides of the same coin. In this episode, I define the difference between self confidence and self-esteem, then go on to describe how these both relate to self-efficacy. I also give some easy and well-proven techniques and tips you can start to use today to improve your own self confidence and self-esteem.

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31:49

THE BRAIN - THE HIPPOCAMPUS.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/12/02

We are continuing our series on THE BRAIN - and today’s episode is all about the HIPPOCAMPUS, which is incredibly important for memory, emotional processing and spatial ability, to name a few. I also discuss some of the signs to look out for which might indicate problems with your Hippocampus; and, not least, I give you some simple tips which will help you to keep your Hippocampus in trim.

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59:09

JEALOUSY - THE «GREEN-EYED MONSTER».

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/27

Are you the type of person who is genuinely happy for someone when they are more successful than you - or are you the jealous type, who gets angry, bitter and resentful? What makes certain people more likely to be jealous? What are the different kinds of jealousy? And how can you address your jealous tendencies and stop feeling resentment when someone has something you don’t have? Let’s dive into this fascinating - but touchy! - subject!

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53:26

DEATH AND DYING.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/23

We all experience losing someone at some point in our lives. How do we cope when someone we love dies? And how do we feel when someone we hate dies? How do we feel about the concept of our own death - are we prepared, or is it something we would rather not think about? In this episode I describe the stages of grief according to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross - and then give my OWN description and theory of the stages of grief. I also share my own personal experiences of losing family members from as young as

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61:56

MEMORY.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/19

In this episode I will be looking at MEMORY. Which parts of the brain are involved in memory and memory processing? What are the different types of memory? What can affect our menory? I also give you some proven techniques (and some of my own original ones) you can use yourself to prevent your memory declining - or indeed to enhance your memory.

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50:59

AI - THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/14

AI is increasingly ever-present in our lives and its presence will become even stronger as time goes by. We all know the good AI can do; but what about the risks it poses? Are we moving towards a future where no-one thinks for themselves and our autonomy is completely eroded? And how can we be certain that AI will not be manipulated by the tech giants and used as a huge marketing tool? Not least, how will the extensive use of AI affect our BRAINS? As neurologists often say: «Use it, or lose it!»

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28:39

THE BRAIN - THE CINGULATE CORTEX.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/11

I am going to be doing an entire series of episodes on THE BRAIN - and this episode deals with the CINGULATE CORTEX. This episode is a little bit technical - sorry about that! - but it describes what the Cingulate Cortex is; what it does; what might happen if it is injured, under-developed or underactive/overactive; and the different imaging modalities in use today which can help us to diagnose any injuries or other conditions affecting the Cingulate Cortex.

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32:52

RESILIENCE - THE ART OF SURVIVAL.

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/07

What is resilience? What makes a person more resilient? Why is it that some people overcome incredible difficulties, not only surviving, but THRIVING, while other people do not? Let’s delve into this fascinating subject!

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42:05

WHEN TO LET GO - AND HOW TO DO IT!

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/11/01

Are you staying in a relationship, a friendship, a job or any other situation which is no longer serving you - or even harming you and weighing you down? When exactly should you just let it go? And HOW do you let it go? Let’s dive into all of that in this episode.

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64:34

THE VAGUS NERVE - THE MOST IMPORTANT NERVE YOU MAY...

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/10/25

The VAGUS NERVE is one of the longest nerves in the body. It controls a HUGE amount of processes in your body - including some vital organs - and is directly responsible for the «gut-brain axis» and regulation of the AMYGDALA (the «fight-or-flight» response). Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating nerve; what it helps to control; signs to look for which might indicate that it’s not working properly; and some easy tips and techniques you can try yourself to increase your vagal tone.PHOTO

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31:56

HOW TO SAY «NO» - WITHOUT OFFENDING ANYONE!

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/10/22

Are you one of those people who always says «yes» when someone asks you to do something - however, you actually don’t want to do it but are afraid to say «no»? Well, maybe this episode will help. Good luck!

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36:22

ATTACHMENT STYLES - AND HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR...

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/10/18

It will be no surprise to you to hear that the way you were brought up will almost inevitably dictate how you are as an adult - including how you behave in relationships. In this episode I describe the 4 main attachment styles; how they develop; give a signs & symptoms checklist for each type so you can work out which one you are; and how your attachment style might manifest in your relationships.

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45:45

THE ANGER RESPONSE- «BRAIN HIJACKING».

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA. ·

2025/10/15

What is the «ANGER RESPONSE»? How is our brain affected in the moment when we are angry; and how does that differ from being in a chronic state of anger? What can you do to try to control your anger? And when is it healthy and unhealthy to hold onto anger?

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59:12

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

PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH 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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