Dr Nicki Ferencz is a clinical psychologist who is the clinical coordinator of the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia. In this interview, we discuss the importance of language in the treatment room, the power of peer to peer mentoring for clients and parents, and the intrinsic link between pain and Mental health. For more on Nicki please see the show notes!  ..read more

Damien Stewart is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Damien currently works in private practice servicing both sport, exercise and mental health clientele. Damien was a police officer for 20 years and an elite-level softball player.  He then received a pain diagnosis that would be life-changing.  In this interview, we discuss the critical importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain, what “successful therapy” might actually mean in the context of managing pain, and the role of active acceptance! For more information on Damien St ..read more

Dr Jacqui Stanford is a health psychologist and a director at Empower Rehab, a clinic which specialises in providing interdisciplinary pain management, as well as working with clients presenting with a range of psychological presentations.  She regularly provides training to health and return to work professionals around Australia about working with clients with persistent pain to help facilitate recovery and optimal function. For more information on Jacqui Standford check out the show notes ..read more

Mindfulness is a “hot topic” in Western psychology.  It is used as an intervention for everything from anxiety to work stress to developing emotional intelligence.  Whilst the popularity of mindfulness practice is positive, there are a number of common myths that are important to know when teaching and learning mindfulness.   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a powerful mindfulness-based therapy of which Russ Harris is a world-renowned trainer.  In this interview, we discuss the common Mindfulness Myths. For information on Dr Russ Harris and the links we spoke about ..read more

Dr Sarah Davenport is my colleague and former supervisor.  She is one of the most resilient psychologists I know and has a wealth of wisdom she generously shares with anyone in her orbit, particularly the psychologists she mentors.  Sarah has overcome many complex challenges in her career and I wanted to share her journey with you all as I know she will inspire you as she does me!  Dr Sarah Davenport is a Clinical Psychologist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience providing specialist psychological services to adolescents and adults in both public and private health ca ..read more

Shirley Hicks is a somatic psychotherapist and yoga teacher, with a private clinic in Varsity Lakes, QLD.  She has a specific interest in how the body carries unresolved life events and how through “talk therapies” the body is often overlooked. With over 22 years of clinical experience, Shirley has refined the way she supports clients to involve their body in the healing process, drawing on the work of Judith Herman, Babette Rothschild, Peter Levine and Bessel van der Kolk. Shirley is a facilitator with the BlueKnot Foundation, an organisation committed to advocacy and education for surv ..read more

Russ Harris, is a world-renowned trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the author of the international best-selling self-help book ‘The Happiness Trap.’ In this episode we chat about the universal human experience of self-doubt and fear of failure.  Russ generously shares with us his personal experiences, and his view on why therapists might experience this stuff more than most!  Russ also gives us ideas on how to live with self doubt and fear of failure if they're holding you back from living a rich, full and meaningful life!! For more information on Dr Russ Harr ..read more

Trish Purnell-Webb is an experienced psychologist with 38 years of work experience. She is a certified Gottman Marital Therapist, and is the only certified Gottman Marital Therapy Trainer and Consultant in Australia. Trish is also certified to present the Gottman Art and Science of Love Couples Workshop.  Today we chat Gottman Therapy! For more information on Trish Purnell-Webb check out the show notes ..read more

Clark Baim PhD is a psychotherapist and psycho-dramatist with over twenty years’ experience.   In his early 20’s Clark accepted an acting contract with the Geese Theatre Company (US) which involved performing in prisons across the country.  An aspiring performer, Clark was convinced this would be the best acting education he could get. Not only were his expectations met, but Clark developed what would become a lifelong passion for changing lives through performance. For more information on Clark and his best self-care tip check out the show notes ..read more

Dr David Curnow is a Forensic Psychologist, expert on White Collar Crime and full time member of the Adult Parole Board of Victoria.  He is the first Forensic Psychologist to sit on the board which is populated by Lawyers and community members. Dr Curnow also provides consultancy services and training to corporations on such topics as embezzlement and employee theft.  His PhD examined both personality and decision making of incarcerated embezzlers who took from 100k to 25 million dollars from their organisations.  Other specialist training programs he presents include  ..read more