Psychlings Podcast Byron & Dazz

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by Jo Mitchell.

Jo is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, PhD and Founding Director of The Mind Room, a private psychology practice based in Melbourne. Jo works with professionals and performers in sports, medicine, small business, and creative industries. Her focus is on building lives with meaning and connection and the management of burnout and mental illness.

Jo completed her PhD in the field of well-being science and is passionate about utilising well-being design and creative cultural experiences to promote health and well-being outside of the therapy room. You can find more on Jo and The Mind Room at themindroom.com.au.

We cover a range of topics:
- Lessons from a decade running a psychology private practice
- Finding the right partner to launch a practice
- The importance of language when working with clients
- Coaching vs psychologists
- Why our client aims should be thriving, not just serviving
- ... and more.

Jo's book recommendations on the show:
- Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
- Bitter Sweet by Susan Cain

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by the University of Melbourne’s Senior Research Fellow Dr. Scott Griffiths.

Scott is an award-winning researcher, author and speaker who heads up the Physical Appearance Research Team at UniMelb. His research focuses on body image and psychological issues for which body image is a central element — so this could include eating disorders, body dysmorphia and anabolic steroid dependence. Scott is particularly interested in how gender influences different experiences of body image and there is a fantastic TEDX talk where he delves into muscle dysmorphia in males which is well worth checking out. You can find more on Scott at DrScottGriffiths.com.
We cover a range of topics:
- Pathways to finding your passion
- Eating disorder stigma
- The state-of-the-nation of eating disorder research
- What is body dysmorphia, and how do clinicians identify it
- Male muscle dysmorphia
- TikTok's role in eating disorders
- Working with social media giants to prevent disorders

Scott's book recommendation on the show: Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Dazz and Byron join guests to delve into the latest in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to welcome highly respected clinical psychologist and academic, Professor Kim Felmingham to the show.

Kim is the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, along with being the Director of both the Brain and Mental Health Research Hub, and the Trauma, Anxiety and Stress Lab. With a combination of 20 years of clinical experience and hundreds of published articles, Kim is recognised for her work investigating the neurobiology of PTSD and the neurological mechanisms underlying exposure therapy. Suffice to say, Kim is truly at the forefront of the field of Trauma and PTSD.

Please enjoy the wealth of knowledge, humour and insights from Kim covering:
- How clinicians should be working with PTSD
- The importance of narrative restructuring when working with trauma clients
- Exploring psychedelics in trauma recovery

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private practice supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing across a variety of presentations ranging from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. She has a particular interest in working with anxiety and personality disorders, and teaching the next generation of practitioners.

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and warmth from Bentia covering:
- A therapist's playbook from over ten years in private practice
- What traits and features make a skilled psychologist
- The importance of client distress in effective change

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the biomedical model to co-authoring the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice. Brett is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Conveener of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Melbourne. Before taking up this role in 2023, Brett worked in private practice here in Australia for several years. You can find Brett through UniMelb's find an expert page. 
Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and strong opinions from Brett covering:
- Why psychiatric medication isn't the solution to mental health challenges
- The background to the DSM's evolution
- Why more psychologists should use exposure therapy 

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Abi Brooker is a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include exploring the experiences of wellbeing and distress at university and during times of transition. She was a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, where she project managed a seminal work that identified ways teaching practices and curriculum design could promote students' psychological wellbeing. The project culminated in a vast online resource for educators found at http://unistudentwellbeing.edu.au. And among all of this, Abi is an award-winning lecturer on topics such as development across the lifespan, and you can find Abi on LinkedIn. 
Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Abi covering:
- The future of education: what universities should be teaching
- AI: why platforms like ChatGPT need ethics training
- The power of chance: influences on academic direction

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)