The Psychology of Almost Everything

The Psychology of Anger: Have you ever wondered about the difference between anger and aggression? Do you feel furious about some of the geopolitical forces completely out of your control? If so, then psychoanalyst Josh Cohen’s comments about his remarkable book,  “All The Rage: Why Anger Drives the World” will have much to say to you.

 

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.

Performance Analysis. What is it, and does it work? The psychologists talk to Richard Handyside who lectures on the subject at Birmingham City University.

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. 

Peter and Stewart delve further into the psychology of performing with American actor Lance Fuller.

 

Have you ever worried that you or someone you love may be drinking too much? Or that you might be addicted to something? In this episode Peter and Stewart speak candidly to Dr Jenny Svandberg, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ’The Psychology of Addiction’.

 

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Join the psychologists as they take on Everyman crossword No. 4001

Homophones, inserting letters and Smart Alec clues.