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. Aug 12

    Menominds- Mental Health during Menopause

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 12 Guest: Menominds In this episode I talk to Victoria Brookbank Co-Founder of Menominds about the importance of supporting your emotional health during menopause. We cover: The background behind Menominds being formed.Why we need to think about emotional health as well as physical health during menopause.The mental health impact if menopause.How menopause impacts self-blame and self-worth.The work of Menominds educating and forming community and belonging. Find Menominds: https://www.menominds.co.uk/ https://www.menominds.co.uk/menominds-academy#academy-section https://www.instagram.com/menominds/ 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

  2. Aug 5

    Finding purpose - Helping others to be seen, understood and less alone

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 11 Guest: Thomas Tenney In this episode I talk with Thomas Tenney, Counsellor, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Author of “The weight of Grace’ a parable of compassion, resilience and hope. We cover: How grief, guilt and shame can impact mental health.How the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a helpful model for living a value laden life.How presence, acceptance and connection to values can help us discover purpose and meaning again.How we can show up and support others in an authentic way.The story behind Tom’s book “the weight of grace’ and his work helping people feel seen, understood and less alone. Useful links: https://theweightofgrace.com/ https://honorthestruggle.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Grace-Learning-Carry-Cannot/dp/B0HBJVNB81 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

  3. Jul 29

    Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide -The Impact of Suicide Loss.

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 10 Guest: Josie Jakub In this episode I talk with Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). An incredibly powerful and much needed episode to make. We cover: Having conversations about losing someone by suicideHow to support someone who is bereaved. The do’s and the don’t’sRisk issues related to bereavement b suicide. The stats we don’t talk about.The role of peer led support in building resilience and preventing future harmThe role of SOBS charity and resources. Useful links and organisations: https://uksobs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sobscharity 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.

  4. Jul 22

    Authentically You- Creating Meaningful Long Term Relationships in This Modern World

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 9 Guest: In this episode I talk with the amazing Vinko Anthony- Author, Relationship Coach and Founder of Beau Brummel Introductions, a bespoke matchmaking service for gay men seeking long term connection. We cover: Navigating lived experience of shame, fear and vulnerability within intimate relationshipsThe psychological toll of withholding parts of ourselves in relationshipsHow adversity can shape purpose and connectionHow to be more authentic in relationshipsHis book – All in- How to make love stick. A wonderful narrative of both lived and professional experience and navigating long term relationships. Find Vinko https://beaubrummellintroductions.com/the-all-in-book/ https://www.amazon.com.au/All-How-make-love-stick/dp/176382506X https://beaubrummellintroductions.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.

  5. Jul 15

    Supporting the Youths of Today - Developing Authentic Relationships to Better Understand

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 8 Guest: John Massingham In this episode I talk with John Massingham about his work supporting youths in London. We cover: Johns incredible career from early years work to youth work.The issues impacting our youths todayHow we can effectively reach our youths on their levelThe importance of authenticityHow we can all play a part on supporting the next generation. 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.

  6. Jul 8

    Permission to be selfish- Promoting self advocacy for woman

    Podcast Show Notes Series 12 Episode 7 Guest: Suzy Reading In this episode I talk with the incredible Suzy Reading- Chartered Psychologist and Author specialising in wellbeing, stress management and facilitation of healthy lifestyle change. We cover: Overwhelm and pressure to be resilient as a womanHow women approach self-advocacyManaging guilt about looking after selfGetting caught up in the needs and expectations of othersLearning to pause and nourishing selfPermission to be ‘selfish’ - the premise for Suzy’s latest book! Find Suzy https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading 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.

  7. Apr 8

    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.

  8. Apr 1

    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.

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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
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
  • Show Website
    The Adversity Psychologist

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