The Psychology of Almost Everything
A podcast hosted by Peter Thomson and Stewart Grant, two clinical psychologists who are interested in almost everything.
Episodes
Who was Mrs Melanie Klein? What were her unique contributions to psychoanalytic work with children? How helpful are her ideas about the different psychological positions? To answer these questions Peter and Stewart talk to Dr Kate Pugh, who is a Training Analyst with the British Psychoanalytic Society
The Psychology of Politics: Ever wondered how Abraham Maslow’s "Hierarchy of Needs" could be applied to politics? In this episode writer and commentator Terry Ilott uses Maslow’s framework to show how neoliberalism has failed to meet the needs of the majority. He also offers some practical suggestions about what we can do to repair the damage.
Ever wondered whether your low mood meets the diagnostic criteria for clinical depression? Or whether your neatness and tidiness means that you have OCD? If so, then this episode is for you. Peter and Stewart are joined by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Robert Cohen who, in his straightforward way, provides crystal clear answers.
Retired psychoanalyst Anthony Cantle tells Stewart and Peter all about Gustav Mahler’s complicated relationship with his wife, Alma.
Peter and Stewart interview retired psychoanalyst Anthony Cantle about the life and work of Gustav Mahler.
As part of our series on Crime and Punishment, Stewart and Peter interview retired Detective Chief Inspector Roy Ledingham about the genesis of the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).
Stewart and Peter interview Emily Handyside, who coaches the Welsh National Netball team.
Retired Police Inspector Clive reflects on his time with the Major Incident Unit. He also tells Stewart and Peter how the police classify murders and how he and his team went about solving them.
Peter and Stewart interview Clive, a retired "real life" Inspector Morse. Here in Part 1 Clive tells them why he joined the police and how, over the years, he moved from arresting car thieves to working on the Drugs Squad.
Parole Board Member and Panel Chair Ian Clewlow talks to Stewart and Peter about the Parole Board: how it operates, how effective it is, and how he believes it could be improved.
We all sleep and we all dream. Psychoanalyst Dr Anne Patterson tells Stewart and Peter how psychoanalysis helps us to make sense of our nightly unconscious world.
Physical Health Psychology: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Elspeth Desert talks to Peter and Stewart about how psychological therapies can help people with cancer, pain and other physical health problems.
Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst Dr Anne Patterson talks to the psychologists about the basic principles and techniques of psychoanalysis.
Actor and author Michael Simkins joins Stewart and Peter for an amusing and insightful chat about his experiences.
Episode 5 is for anyone who has ever wondered how actors manage to immerse themselves into a role. We ask Michael Simkins how he prepares? Does he stay in role when he’s no longer on set? How do his methods compare to the ones psychologists use to understand personali...
Join the psychologists as they take on Everyman crossword No. 4001
Homophones, inserting letters and Smart Alec clues.
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