People Soup

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More than ever the world of work is a heady mix of people, behaviour, events and challenges. When the blend is right it can be first-rate. Behavioural science & psychology has a lot to offer in terms of recipes, ingredients, seasoning, spices & utensils - welcome to People Soup.

6D AGO

Balancing Art & Science: The Dual Passions of Yass Rad

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 43 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode, I welcome Yass Rad to People Soup. Yass is the founder of 'We Were Unpublished', a part-time consultant at Affinity Health at Work, and a PhD student researching perfectionism in the workplace and ACT interventions for well-being at City St. George's, University of London. You'll hear Yass shares pivotal moments from her academic and career journey, discussing her unique combination of interests in psychology and art. She reflects on her early work experiences, the challenges she faced, and how they led her back to academia. The conversation touches on her personal values, her creative pursuits, and her current research involving a four-week online ACT training program for individuals struggling with perfectionism. In fact - there's an opportunity for you to take part in the current research, so if you feel you have perfectionistic tendencies you might want to get involved. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Connect with Yass on linkedInWe Were Unpublished.Yass Rad - Art, research and moreBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual Consulting There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

36 min
FEB 3

Navigating Life Transitions with Dr Joe Oliver

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 42 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I welcome back friend of the show - Dr Joe Oliver - and together we discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help us navigate life transitions. We draw upon our own experiences of moving to a new country to reflect on the processes at play, exploring what helped us, as well as the surprises. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Contextual Consulting - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy SpecialistsBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual Consulting There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

37 min
JAN 27

Holding the Heavy Stuff with Dr Ben Sedley

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 41 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my chat with Dr. Ben Sedley, a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. We delve into his book - 'Holding the Heavy Stuff - Making Space for Critical Thoughts and Painful Emotions. The conversation covers the book's structure, featuring chapters on presence, compassion, curiosity, purpose, and support, and explores how it aims to serve individuals navigating life's pressures in work, relationships, leisure, and health. Ben discusses the motivation behind writing a relatable guide that is accessible to those who may not typically pick up self-help books. I share my review and highlight the value of Ben's empathetic and jargon-free writing style. We also touch upon practical applications of self-compassion in the workplace and personal life, underscoring the importance of being kind to oneself. The episode emphasizes the broader impact of the book, the collaborative efforts involved in its creation, and the journey of publishing and promoting it. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Ben on facebookFollow Ben on InstagamBen Sedley, Clinical Psychologist, Author + SpeakerBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual Consulting There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

34 min
JAN 20

Navigating Mental Health with Dr Ben Sedley

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 40 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode you'll meet Dr. Ben Sedley, a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, and he shares insights from his extensive career in mental health. He discusses his journey from studying psychology to helping people of all ages cope with life's challenges through self-compassion and ACT. He talks a bit about his books, including 'Stuff That Sucks' for teenagers, 'Stuff that's Loud (A teen's guide to unspiralling when OCD gets noisy' and 'Holding the Heavy Stuff' for adults, offering practical advice for mental health. Additionally, he recounts his days in a band formed with fellow psychologist and friend of the show, Dr Joe Oliver. The episode also delves into the importance of treating OCD seriously, the power of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Ben's personal values and experiences. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Ben on facebookFollow Ben on InstagamBen Sedley, Clinical Psychologist, Author + SpeakerBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingRoss McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCal There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

42 min
JAN 13

Let it go - with Dr Ben Askew

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 39 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. It's the second part of our festive special (better late than never!) with Dr Ben Askew we continue our exploration of behaviour change using the film Frozen. In this episode, we focus particularly on the song 'Let It Go.' We discuss Elsa's use of isolation as a maladaptive coping strategy, contrasting it with her eventual journey towards psychological flexibility and authentic self-expression. The conversation also touches on broader themes of love and vulnerability, and how these elements connect to leadership and personal growth. I share a potentially parallel story from his coaching experience, highlighting similar challenges faced by a senior leader in a global organization. The episode underscores the nuances of away moves, the importance of flexibility, and the deep, thoughtful storytelling behind Disney movies. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. The ACT for Acting youtube chanelBen on InstagramBen's website - The Working Action GroupBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingRoss McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCal There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

26 min
12/17/2025

Lessons in Change from Frozen - with Dr Ben Askew

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 38 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode we welcome the return of Dr Ben Askew to People Soup and this is our two part festive special where we delve into the challenges of behaviour change using the film Frozen. We analyse Elsa's fear-driven isolation and Ana's craving for connection, highlighting both rigid and naive approaches to love and relationships. Throughout the conversation, we draw parallels to real-life leadership challenges and the importance of understanding and flexibility. There is some of my singing involved in this episode, which I added in post production. Those who appreciate a fine set of pipes - might want to skip those bits. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. The ACT for Acting youtube chanelBen on InstagramBen's website - The Working Action GroupBuilding better teams with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingLeading with purpose with Ross McIntosh - Contextual ConsultingRoss McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCalUpdated (Nov 2025) ACT in the Workplace Supervision | Ross McIntosh🌍 Impact Partners Wanted | Ross McIntosh Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

41 min
12/10/2025

Navigating Christmas

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 37 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I dive into the complexities of navigating Christmas using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Recognizing the mixed emotions that many experience during the holidays, I offer practical strategies grounded in psychological flexibility, compassion, and values-driven action. I cover techniques for managing expectations, staying present, and clarifying holiday values to make the festive season more meaningful and manageable. I also share updates on ACT in the workplace and announces new opportunities for collaboration and learning. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their personal context and employ simple exercises to practice acceptance and mindfulness. For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Values Card SortRoss McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCalUpdated (Nov 2025) ACT in the Workplace Supervision | Ross McIntosh🌍 Impact Partners Wanted | Ross McIntosh Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

20 min
12/04/2025

Design Masterclass - Impactful Bite-Sized ACT for Well-Being

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 36 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. Today it's something a bit different. I'm sharing a behind the scenes masterclass on how I designed and delivered the large scale wellbeing intervention for school staff during the pandemic, I'll be talking about the thinking behind the approach, the key design principles, the tools we used, the impact we saw, and how organizations can adapt this model for their own people. It's work I'm hugely proud of and I'm excited to take you through it. Ross McIntosh - 30 minute multipurpose | TidyCalUpdated (Nov 2025) ACT in the Workplace Supervision | Ross McIntosh🌍 Impact Partners Wanted | Ross McIntosh For those of you who are new to People Soup - welcome - it's great to have you here - I aim to provide you with ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. For those of you who are regular P Soupers - thanks for tuning in - we love it that you're part of our community. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on CAPTIVATE People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life And you can connect with Ross on LinkedIn He's now also on Bluesky

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Happy Yuletide - Festive Trailer

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here and I've got a little festive trailer for you all. Please be warned this does include some of my legendary vocals. P soupers - Happy Yuletide - and as we approach Christmas Time - Mistletoe and Wine - I want to say a huge THANK YOU to you for your support for the People Soup Podcast - whether you listened to one episode or the whole shebang - I'm extremely grateful . Looking back over the year - we've had some outstanding guest - Season 4 included some legendary voices and Season 5 has had a phenomenally strong start with some unique festive treats and I am indebted to all of our incredible guests. Our advent offering was a three parter with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock - who is at the cutting edge of next generation mindfulness, breathing new life into the research on collective mindfuless, which can help teams and organisations reach new levels of awareness and collaboration. Our Christmas present is a two parter with Mike Jones - who founded Better Happy to enable organisations to develop healthy, motivated, high-performing managers, safe from burnout - I worked with Mike to co-design a leadership programme using ACT which has gone down a right treat. And our Christmas yet to come - is a special two parter with Dr Hayley Lewis - a fellow occupational psychologist, who talks candidly about her career and her doctoral studies. She's been described as a combination of a high beam torch, a guardian angel and a mountain guide to support leaders in the challenges they face. Hayley's research explored the psychological factors, enabling women who run micro businesses in the UK to succeed. All in all a right Christmas treat. As ever we're looking to bring you insights into the world of work from Contextual Behavioural Science and evidence based psychology to help you Glow to Work a bit more often. Over at the news desk - I have a fledgling project in the design stage at the moment - bringing you those short, reflective, cup a soup episodes that you love AND they'll be in a new audio home. More about that as it develops. For now - if the festivities get too much - know that there's always a warm welcome, insightful chats and top tips over on people soup. What's that I hear you say? What would I like for Christmas - well dear listener - what I'd love is a rating a review from you - whatever platform your on - it will help us reach more people with stuff that could be useful. I wish you all a joyful and relaxing break - Bye for now. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond. There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links. Read about our Chisi Awards from #365daysofcompassion for Best Podcast Leave a review as a WhatsApp voicenote on +0034696636487 Ross' new website Our Podcast Website on a href="https://peoplesoup.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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05/21/2021

Kate in Wyo

People of psychology/behavior/and anyone, if you’re not listening yet, you are in for a treat! The sound quality and format are exceptional. Ross’s interviewing style makes you feel like you’re enjoying a cuppa with your closest friends - solving the problems of the universe together. I always feel a bit cheerier and more hopeful for our world after listening to People Soup. Well done.
Can't get enough!

02/03/2020

IG: vegancoachpraha

Ross' bass tones are a complete joy to listen to, and on top of that the content is over the top. Whether you are a professional psychologist, coach, mentor, or someone who just loves personal growth, you can't miss a single episode of this podcast. It will give you ideas on how to make you and your practice better, and keep you on the right path towards reaching the values that you want to. No knowledge of ACT or psychology? No problem! Ross and his guests make it so that everyone can understand while engaging the professional audience at the same time. Not enough words for how much I recommend this podcast. - Cord @vegancoachpraha
Quirky, fun, helpful

02/27/2019

jello_gelatin

I’ve only recently discovered this podcast but it’s been a regular companion on my daily commute ever since. Ross’s style is open, fun, and genuine. He makes potentially heady material practical, accessible, and entertaining. It’s been helpful for me personally and professionally. I often steal ideas from the show in the work with my clients...and I only steal good stuff! 😁
Highly Recommend!!!

06/21/2018

PodReviewz

This podcast is the perfect mix of knowledge & experience, theory & personal anecdotes, and research & practice. Each episode is thought out without feeling scripted, but packed full of content in short and easy to listen to podcasts. Ross McIntosh is very insightful and knowledgeable, and fun to listen to! I highly recommend it to all!

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People Soup
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2018 - 2026
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200
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People Soup

Balancing Art & Science: The Dual Passions of Yass Rad

Navigating Life Transitions with Dr Joe Oliver

Holding the Heavy Stuff with Dr Ben Sedley

Navigating Mental Health with Dr Ben Sedley

Let it go - with Dr Ben Askew

Lessons in Change from Frozen - with Dr Ben Askew

Navigating Christmas

Design Masterclass - Impactful Bite-Sized ACT for Well-Being

Trailer

Happy Yuletide - Festive Trailer

Fantastic

Can't get enough!

Quirky, fun, helpful

Highly Recommend!!!

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Balancing Art & Science: The Dual Passions of Yass Rad

Navigating Life Transitions with Dr Joe Oliver

Holding the Heavy Stuff with Dr Ben Sedley

Navigating Mental Health with Dr Ben Sedley

Let it go - with Dr Ben Askew

Lessons in Change from Frozen - with Dr Ben Askew

Navigating Christmas

Design Masterclass - Impactful Bite-Sized ACT for Well-Being

Trailer

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