Psychlings Podcast

Byron & Dazz

The podcast for future psychologists. Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Whether you are an undergrad, postgrad or early career academic, Psychlings is the place to expand your perspective and support your career in psychology. 

  1. 10/31/2023

    #17: Dr Jo Mitchell, co-founder of The Mind Room - on leading a psychology practice, traps for early-career psychs, aiming for ‘premium’, and barriers to investing in our mental health

    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)

    1h 8m
  2. 09/17/2023

    #16: Dr Scott Griffiths, Acclaimed Body Image Researcher - How TikTok's Algorithm Predicts Eating Disorders, A Clinicians Role In Identifying Body Dysmorphia, And Finding Your Research Passion

    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)

    48 min

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The podcast for future psychologists. Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Whether you are an undergrad, postgrad or early career academic, Psychlings is the place to expand your perspective and support your career in psychology.