The Adversity Psychologist

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
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Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives. Come and join me and my guests as we hear their heartfelt and inspiring stories and help you learn how to apply psychological principles to manage your wellbeing following adversity. We will cover sleep, grief and loss, disability, mental health, injury, trauma, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, setbacks, financial adversity, stigma and much more. Life throws a lot our way but with hope, resilience, compassion and a toolkit of coping skills- we've got this! Find out more about me: https://drtara.co.uk/

  1. 8 APR

    ADHD and Managing Money- reducing shame and meaningful solutions

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 6 Guest: Krystle McGilvery In this episode I talk with Krystle McGilvery, money and behavioural specialist and chartered accountant about the relationship between ADHD and managing money. We cover: Why might ADHD impact money managementRisk factors The spiral of shameAvoidance patterns Clear solutionsReducing stressUtilising automated systems Useful links for Krystle: https://www.krystlemcgilvery.com/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    47 min

  2. 1 APR

    Coping with Bereavement- Understanding and Processing Loss

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 5 Guest: Dr Agnieszka Pytlowana In this episode I talk with Clinical Psychologist Dr Anna about lived experience of bereavement. We cover: Dr Anna’s experience of bereavementBereavement and grief as terms we useDr Anna’s book “Coping with Bereavement”Theories of grief and lossBiopsychosocial model to help us understand grief. Additional considerations that can impact the bereavement journey Managing grief in the helping professions Useful links for Dr Anna: https://mind4mind.co.uk/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    42 min

  3. 25 MAR

    Bibliotherapy- Let reading empower you and your wellbeing!

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 4 Guest: Bijal Shah We Cover: What is bibliotherapyHow it can help with our emotional healthThe benefits of reading and connecting with literatureUsing bibliotherapy in different organisationsBijal’s book “Bibliotherapy”Online courses in bibliotherapy with Bijal Find Bijal: https://www.booktherapy.io/pages/about-bijal?srsltid=AfmBOopN1Yh8od7zpAExehosmxCIh10Qe0Gxj02ENDm9QlpzFLrVIbOO https://www.instagram.com/booktherapy_by_bijal/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    47 min

  4. 18 MAR

    "YouRu"- Find your inner Guru after traumatic life events

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 3 Guest: Sara Susak In this episode I talk with the inspirational lawyer about her journey navigating devastating head and neck cancer and paralysis- to find purpose and meaning again. We cover: Sara’s journey with neck and face cancerManaging trauma and recoveryDiscovering new purpose and meaningThe power of Vedic meditationWriting her inspirational book “Youru”How you can start your journey to being our own ‘guru’ Useful links and organisations: https://www.sarahsusak.com/home https://books2read.com/YOURU-Find-the-guru-within-you/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    47 min

  5. 11 MAR

    Coping with trauma in the armed forces- with Major General Tim Hodgetts

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 2 Guest: Major General (Retired) Tim Hodgetts In this episode I talk to the incredible Major General (Retired) Timothy John Hodgetts (CB, CBE, KHS, DL) Ex Senior British Army officer and medical doctor. He served as head of the Army Medical Services and then as Surgeon General of the United Kingdom Armed Forces. We cover: Tim’s medical careerTrauma in the armed forcesInnovation in medicine and the armed forcesUsing poetry as medicine Useful links and organisations: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/morpeth-book-festival/retired-major-general-tim-hodgetts-featuring-what-poetry-can-bring-to-medicine/e-yjjmlq Tim’s book- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Frontlines-Lifelines-Collected-Doctor-Crisis/dp/1916846319 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hodgetts-cb-cbe-ostj-dl-94341341/ Poppy Factory Charity- https://www.poppyfactory.org/visit/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    54 min

  6. 4 MAR

    Protect Animals Protect People with Mark Randell

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 1 Guest: Mark Randell We cover: Mark’s incredible policing careerMarks work with charity NaturewatchTeaching and training others in protecting animals and people.The human animal abuse link-protecting animals to protect people.Red flags in a relationship and having difficult conversationsHow you can help Useful links and organisations: Naturewatch: https://naturewatch.org/Claire’s law: https://clares-law.com/Refuge for pets: https://refuge4pets.org.uk/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    48 min

  7. 02/07/2025

    Triumph over Trauma- Sharing your story after Burn Injury

    Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 3 Guest: Marc Convey In this episode I speak to the incredible Marc Convey, motivational speaker and burns survivor and advocate for triumph over trauma. We cover: ·     Navigating life changing injuries and surgery ·     The importance of family and community support ·     Coping with setbacks- from one day at a time to month by month. ·     Embarking on the big travel adventure- the power of seizing the now. ·     Not letting injury hold you back – the role of strength and resilience. ·     Moving forward- the importance of value-based living. ·     Telling the story - helping others through the power of narrative. Find Marc https://www.marcconvey.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-convey/ https://www.instagram.com/the_conv/ Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    59 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    "Knitting is Therapeutic" Using Knitting for Mental Health With Dr Mia Hobbs

    Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Mia Hobbs In this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration. We cover: ·     Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the idea of wanting to use it therapeutically. ·     The challenge of using more creative approaches to therapy. ·     Knitting Micro-gains. How learning to knit one stitch at a time can enhance overall wellbeing.   ·     Knitting for grounding and connection ·     Learning to knit as a professional and the personal benefits. Find Dr Mia Website:  https://creativerestoration.org/ including the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ Links. Instagram: https://www Resources for new knitters: https://creativerestoration.org/free-guide/ This blog is also for getting started with ideas for your first project: https://creativerestoration.org/5-easy-ideas-for-your-very-first-knitting-project/ 5 easy ideas for your very first knitting project Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    43 min
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Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives. Come and join me and my guests as we hear their heartfelt and inspiring stories and help you learn how to apply psychological principles to manage your wellbeing following adversity. We will cover sleep, grief and loss, disability, mental health, injury, trauma, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, setbacks, financial adversity, stigma and much more. Life throws a lot our way but with hope, resilience, compassion and a toolkit of coping skills- we've got this! Find out more about me: https://drtara.co.uk/

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  • Creator
    Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
  • Show Website
    The Adversity Psychologist

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