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Psychology, Actually

Dr Marianne Trent
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🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time). Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you. If you value the show please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

  1. 3d ago

    Why You’re Always Overwhelmed | The Psychology of Priorities & Procrastination

    What if the problem isn’t that you’re lazy… but that modern life is designed to overwhelm you? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by author Lily Silverton to explore the psychology of procrastination, overwhelm, attention, comparison and why so many people struggle to prioritise what actually matters.If you constantly feel behind, overstimulated or exhausted by competing demands, this conversation may really resonate. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Netflix says sleep is the competition01:07 Why prioritising matters psychologically01:59 A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention03:10 Even the Romans felt overwhelmed04:32 Why modern companies compete for your focus05:55 The psychology of procrastination08:30 Emotional avoidance and fear of failure09:59 Why “future you” won’t magically change11:47 Breaking tasks down and body doubling15:02 The Eisenhower Matrix explained17:22 Why small tasks feel addictive18:03 Other people’s urgency isn’t always yours19:20 Boundaries, parenting and workload pressure22:10 Comparison, social media and self-worth24:23 When social media becomes self-harm25:21 “Do you actually want their whole life?”28:13 Resetting your algorithm and protecting wellbeing29:28 The Wellbeing Cups exercise31:01 Why Lily wrote Prioritise This33:33 Inner Work and deeper reflections Links: 📚 Check out Lily's Book, Prioritise This: https://amzn.to/432A2Su 📲 Follow Lily on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/ 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Hashtags: #overwhelm #procrastination #priorities Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    37 min

  2. May 29

    Why So Many Employees Are Burning Out | Psychology of Workplace Wellbeing

    Why are so many employees burning out sometimes before their careers have even properly begun? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined once again by educational psychologist Dr Adam McCartney to explore the psychology of workplace wellbeing, burnout, leadership, identity, organisational culture and the growing impact of AI on confidence and autonomy at work. We discuss how modern workplaces often prioritise productivity and metrics over human wellbeing, why early career professionals are struggling, and how organisational systems can either support or damage psychological safety. The conversation explores mentorship, identity, communities of practise, whistleblowing, emotional labour, compassion fatigue, autonomy, burnout in healthcare and education, and why people thrive when they feel like they matter. Timestamps 00:00 Why employees are burning out01:47 Workplace wellbeing and organisations04:09 Communities of practise and identity06:52 Whistleblowing and organisational culture10:54 Burnout in healthcare roles13:40 Autonomy, competency and wellbeing17:09 Why informal support matters20:39 The pressure of performance metrics24:39 Learning leadership safely27:26 Mentorship and onboarding29:46 Emotional collection and mattering31:41 Identity, roles and belonging35:52 Is AI reducing confidence and autonomy?38:07 Adam’s podcast and final reflections #PsychologyActually #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing Links: 📲 Connect with Dr Adam McCartney: https://www.instagram.com/dradammcartney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-adam-mccartney-afbpss-647ab1221/ Listen to his Podcast, between 2 Psychs: https://www.dradammccartney.com/betweentwopsychs 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    44 min

  3. May 22

    What Is Narrative Therapy? Psychologists Explain (And Why It Changes Everything)

    Most therapy tries to understand what’s “wrong” with someone. But what if the person isn’t the problem at all? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by clinical psychologists Rosslyn Offord, Elizabeth Field and Polly Kaiser to explore narrative therapy a therapeutic approach that helps people separate themselves from problems, reconnect with identity, and rewrite the stories they hold about themselves. We discuss trauma, grief, dementia, migration, stigma, ageing, burnout, community work, and how narrative therapy can support people across cultures and across the lifespan. The conversation also explores externalising problems, Tree of Life work, systemic therapy ideas, narrative approaches to dementia care, and how stories can shape both distress and recovery. This episode will be especially valuable for psychologists, therapists, counselling trainees, mental health professionals, systemic practitioners, and anyone curious about identity, therapy, and human stories. Check out the book, Narrative Therapy and Older People: Challenging Stigma, Supporting Connection and Building Hope https://amzn.to/3PFW8qNTimestamps 00:00 You are not the problem 01:00 What is narrative therapy? 04:28 How Rosslyn discovered narrative therapy 06:18 Narrative therapy in CAMHS and “Sneaky Poo” 08:29 Working with dementia and cognitive difficulties 11:38 Grief, remembering and storytelling 15:29 Why language matters in therapy 16:02 Narrative therapy, migration and trauma 18:01 Using a person’s own language in therapy 19:11 Tree of Life and cross-cultural work 20:32 Is narrative therapy evidence-based? 24:20 Life story work and dementia care 26:35 Is it ever too late to learn narrative therapy? 28:39 Dementia stigma and community connection 31:29 Who might benefit from narrative therapy? 34:27 The new narrative therapy book 38:41 Final reflections and resources #PsychologyActually #NarrativeTherapy #ClinicalPsychology Links: 📚 📲 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    43 min

  4. May 15

    The Psychology Behind “Nobody’s Child” Trauma, Power & Why It’s Not That Simple

    Why do people stay in abusive relationships?It’s one of the most common questions people ask after stories of trauma, coercion and abuse. But it’s often the wrong one. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, I explore the psychology behind the question “Why didn’t she leave?” through the lens of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobody’s Girl https://amzn.to/4tAA93f - unpacking trauma, grooming, coercive control, attachment, dissociation, threat, and why survival can look deeply misunderstood from the outside. We explore what keeps people in harmful situations, why trauma reshapes choice, and how compassion helps us ask better questions.If you work in mental health, support survivors, or want to understand trauma more deeply, this is an important conversation. Read Nobody's Girl, by Virginia Roberts Giuffre here: https://amzn.to/4tAA93fRead Dave Pelzer Books: https://amzn.to/49bM5jE ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why “Why didn’t she leave?” is the wrong question01:58 The trauma, grooming and abuse at the centre of the story03:09 Why we’re drawn to stories like this05:19 Trauma and the need to make meaning06:29 What stories like this teach us about prevention07:54 Compassionate curiosity in mental health work08:57 Trauma, parenting and keeping children safe10:04 Why survivors may reconnect with harmful people11:04 Attachment, longing and early wounds12:16 Why she stayed – trauma, coercion and threat13:38 Grooming, dissociation and distorted self-worth14:41 Why fear and loyalty can override escape15:40 Why this story still matters If you find this video helpful you might also like my other videos in the psychology behind the story. There's Lily Allen, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Johanes Radebe & Kieron Dyer. You can find the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLatjYNXFAzGc_x3sPfAKBsUIhIoi8Ycrj Links: 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Hashtags: #VirginiaGiuffre #princeandrew #epsteinfiles Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    19 min

  5. May 8 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    What Are Your Minimum Standards for Self-Care? Inner Work

    What are your non-negotiables for staying well? In this Inner Work episode, I reflect on what I consider my minimum standards for self-care - the small, consistent things that help me function, feel grounded, and show up as the person I want to be. We explore boundaries, energy, rest, and why looking after yourself isn’t indulgent - it’s essential. This is a gentle but honest invitation to think about what you need to stay well. 👉 Never miss an episode: Follow The Show 📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries ✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. © Dr Marianne Trent

    7 min

  6. May 8

    My Child Won’t Go to School… What’s Really Going On? (EBSNA Explained)

    What do you do when your child won’t go to school… and it doesn’t feel like defiance? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, we explore emotional based school avoidance (EBSA / EBSNA) – why it happens, when it’s most likely to start, and what actually helps children feel able to return to education.I’m joined by Educational Psychologist ⁨@Dr.AdamMcCartney⁩ and we discuss the psychology behind school refusal, the pressure on families and schools, and why one trusted teacher can sometimes make all the difference.If you’re a parent, professional, or aspiring psychologist trying to understand school anxiety, attendance difficulties, or child mental health, this episode will help you think about it differently. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why “school refusal” might be the wrong term01:36 What is EBSA / EBSNA?04:09 Changing attitudes to education06:12 Attendance pressure and parental stress08:52 Why support becomes harder over time15:04 The most common age for school avoidance16:42 Secondary school transitions explained17:38 The power of one teacher relationship19:01 School attendance pressures and systems21:27 What parents can do to support their child22:22 What good pastoral care actually looks like23:45 Relational vs behavioural approaches24:41 Supporting children without blame27:11 Real-life parenting reflections30:08 Why emotional validation matters Links: 📲 Listen to Adam's Podcast, Between Two Psychs: https://www.dradammccartney.com/betweentwopsychs Connect with Dr Adam McCartney here: https://www.dradammccartney.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-adam-mccartney-afbpss-647ab1221/ https://www.instagram.com/dradammcartney/ 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    38 min

  7. May 6 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Who Are You Without the Label? Inner Work

    Who are you… without the roles you’ve built your life around? In this Inner Work episode, we reflect on identity, validation, and the tension between who we are and how we’re seen. We explore what it means to rely on external markers of success and how we begin to build something more internal, stable and self-defined. 📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries ✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk ⚠️ Disclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. © Dr Marianne Trent

    8 min

  8. May 1

    The Psychology of Fame, Addiction and Recovery with 90s Pop Star Kavana

    What happens when fame arrives before you know who you are… and then disappears? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, I’m joined by 90s pop star Kavana (Anthony Kavanagh) to explore the psychology of fame, addiction, identity and recovery. We talk openly about the reality behind the spotlight - from chart success and public adoration to addiction, shame, and rebuilding a life when everything changes.Anthony shares his journey into sobriety, what recovery really looks like day-to-day, and how writing his memoir became part of that healing process. If you’ve ever wondered about the emotional cost of success, or what it takes to come back from rock bottom, this is a powerful and honest conversation. Check out Anthony Kavanagh's brilliant book, Pop Scars, a memoir on fame, addiction and the darker side of 90's pop: https://amzn.to/3O2R8fh This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp the online practice management software I use in my own practice. To grab a 30 day free trial & 30% off for 60 months for up to 6 users use code Marianne30 here: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Fame vs reality – what we don’t see01:42 Writing a memoir during recovery03:23 Pain vs humour in storytelling05:23 Early life and first job08:13 Getting discovered and becoming Kavana10:38 First experiences of fame13:04 Identity, sexuality and performance15:45 Pressure of maintaining a persona20:54 When things started to shift24:39 Losing momentum and public attention26:14 Alcohol as coping29:01 Hollywood years and escape31:06 Addiction, denial and rock bottom33:41 Loss of control and blackouts37:17 Loose Women interview experience39:01 4 years sober – what recovery looks like41:00 Daily practices and staying well42:42 Being sober in social spaces44:30 Rebuilding identity without alcohol47:39 Life now, creativity and future plans Links: 📲 Connect with Anthony Kavanagh here: https://www.instagram.com/kavana_real/ 🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and / or exclusive weekly content head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership 🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page) ✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336 Sponsored by WriteUpp AI Scribe This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their new AI Scribe helps clinicians draft session notes in their preferred format, helping reduce admin and reclaim valuable time. Try it yourself with a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months using code MARIANNE30 at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336

    55 min
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🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time). Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you. If you value the show please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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  • Creator
    Dr Marianne Trent
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr Marianne Trent
  • Show Website
    Psychology, Actually
  • Provider
    Marianne Trent

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