

The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast
Dr Marianne Trent
đď¸ Essential listening for psychology students, trainees, and early-career professionals who want to build confidence, gain insight, and thrive in their psychology journey.
If you're striving to become a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Health, Educational, or Occupational Psychologist - or youâre already qualified and looking for guidance in novel areas - this podcast is for you!
Iâm Dr. Marianne Trent, a qualified Clinical Psychologist, author, and creator of The Aspiring Psychologist Membership. When I was working towards my career goals, I longed for insider knowledge, clarity, and reassurance - so I created the podcast I wish Iâd had.
Every week, I bring you honest, actionable insights through a mix of solo episodes and expert interviews, covering the topics that matter most:
â Building the right experience to stand out in applications
â Navigating challenges like imposter syndrome and burnout
â Developing clinical skills and understanding different psychology roles
â Applying for training courses and succeeding in interviews
â Exploring real stories from psychologists at different career stages
This isnât just a podcast - itâs a support system for anyone pursuing a career in psychology.
đĄ Subscribe now and start making your psychology career ambitions a reality.
đ Explore my books, membership, and more: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
If you're striving to become a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Health, Educational, or Occupational Psychologist - or youâre already qualified and looking for guidance in novel areas - this podcast is for you!
Iâm Dr. Marianne Trent, a qualified Clinical Psychologist, author, and creator of The Aspiring Psychologist Membership. When I was working towards my career goals, I longed for insider knowledge, clarity, and reassurance - so I created the podcast I wish Iâd had.
Every week, I bring you honest, actionable insights through a mix of solo episodes and expert interviews, covering the topics that matter most:
â Building the right experience to stand out in applications
â Navigating challenges like imposter syndrome and burnout
â Developing clinical skills and understanding different psychology roles
â Applying for training courses and succeeding in interviews
â Exploring real stories from psychologists at different career stages
This isnât just a podcast - itâs a support system for anyone pursuing a career in psychology.
đĄ Subscribe now and start making your psychology career ambitions a reality.
đ Explore my books, membership, and more: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
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Jan 2, 2023 ⢠20min
This time next year - resolutions, mindset & planning
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 56: This time next yearThank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. A New Year seems like an important time to reflect on what has gone before for you but also what youâd like to be experiencing by this time next year. Thatâs exactly the topic of todayâs episode. I hope you find it useful. The Highlights: (00:29): Welcome & Happy New Year! Reflections on where youâre at (02:28): Where would you like to be by this time next year? A top tip! (05:24): Being in the right headspace and being hopeful (06:33): The benefits of the aspiring psychologist membership (08:28): The podcast has now turned one year old (11:30): The practice of New Yearâs Resolutions (12:41): Choosing to build habits â not having to (14:36): How to get specific and reduce overwhelm and failure (15:34): Make your special requests for podcast episodes and a change to my business Facebook page (16:42): Summary and CloseLinks:⢠Write a free letter to your future self here: https://www.futureme.org/ ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #staffteam #mdt #newyearsresolution #2023 #newyearsresolutions #freshstart #careerplanning #aspirations #manifesting #futureme

Dec 26, 2022 ⢠41min
Gender, diversity & inclusion with G Sabini-Roberts
Gender and diversity issues are very important but sometimes we might not be quite sure how to talk to people in a way which helps them feel included, heard and understood. Today I am joined by G Sabini-Roberts, a speaker and activist in issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. She offers us her top tips for how we can strive to do it well enough. G and I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: 00:28: Welcome & exclusive competition! 02:50: Intro to todayâs topic and our guest 04:09: becoming an expert and spokesperson for LGBTQ issues 05:42: reducing barriers for people around gender 07:00: The importance of pronouns 09:00: Gender privilege 10:45: Marianneâs first learning point 11:19: The importance of prefixes and titles 12:11: A high profile battle for whatâs right 15:25: The importance of not just complying 16:04: The NHS and titles and systems 18:42: Peopleâs names matter! 20:07: Expanding the language we use in services 23:16: Patient choice and preference matters 24:00: Including trans people in services 26:05: The Happy Families Progress Edition Playing games with service users for engagement 30:12: How we define families 32:40: The importance of staying curious 32:22: Gâs last learning point 34:48: An exclusive competition! 36:00: Thanks & CloseLinks:ďś Connect with G Sabini-Roberts: https://gsabiniroberts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rainbowfamilycircus/ ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #gender #diveristy #inclusion #LGBTQ #transgender #gsabiniroberts #neurodiversity #modernmentalhealth #mentalhealthservices #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #staffteam #mdt

Dec 19, 2022 ⢠17min
The highs and lows of working in mental health services at Christmas time
Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm for the podcast â this episode signifies our 1-year anniversary! So, it must be Christmas time again! What is it like to work in mental health at Christmas time? Here are the highs and lows! I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: (00:29): Welcome and thanks for the last year! (01:23): Technology fail! (02:33): Different reasons for working at Christmas. (03:24): Christmas can be triggering for some (04:17): Time off matters(05:26): What does Christmas mean to you, your clients and colleagues? (06:19): Practical steps to help the festive period run smoothly for your clients(07:25): Increased pressures at Christmas 2022(10:30): Support for isolated people at Christmas (11:35): Practical steps for working in winter(13:33): Thanks and close Links:ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #christmas #mentalhealthatchristmas #staffteam #mdt

Dec 12, 2022 ⢠40min
How to be the 'perfect' aspiring psychologist, with Meg Salter - Trainee PWP
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 53: How to bethe âperfectâ aspiring psychologist with Meg Salter Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. How can you be the best aspiring psychologist and get to the finish line quicker and by a certain age? This is something I am asked often and so I thought it would be helpful to have this discussion with someone who got in touch to ask it. I am joined by Meg Salter, a trainee PWP This episode is the result. We navigate mental ill health and compassion. Meg and I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: ⢠(00:28): Welcome ⢠(01:19): Megâs background ⢠(02:34): What is a PWP anyway? ⢠(05:22): The financing involved with being a trainee PWP ⢠(06:43): When life deviates from course and getting there when youâre ready⢠(09:06): The pressure to achieve and keep on striving as an aspiring psychologist ⢠(10:23): Treating aspiring psychologists as unique and special ⢠(11:47): Self reflections on not being well enough to work ⢠(12:44): Perfectionism in action ⢠(14:50): People in mental health get it ⢠(15:41): Learning from our experiences ⢠(17:38): The difference which might have made the difference ⢠(19:33): Reducing the chance of burnout ⢠(20:30): Impulsive job applying!⢠(21:40): It all sounds familiar - Marianne teetering on overwhelm ⢠(24:23): Our window of tolerance ⢠(25:04): The pressures of a âgappy CV!â ⢠(27:14): The podcast as a method for spreading wise compassion⢠(29:33): The danger of âshouldsâ ⢠(32:03): reflecting on your lived experiences ⢠(33:19): summary and thanks ⢠(34:58): Avalon Links:Meg Salter is on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-salter/ ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #trusttheprocess #jobapplications #contextualadmissions #contextualapplications #assistantpsychologistinterview #traineepwp #burnout #reduceburnout #perfectionism #perfectionistic

Dec 5, 2022 ⢠54min
How to get an Assistant Psychologist job - contextual admissions - with Dr Alistair Teager and Anna Lee
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 52: How to getan assistant psychologist post â Contextual admissions, with DrAlistair Teager and Anna Lee Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. How to get an assistant psychologist post is one of the most common questions I am asked. I am so excited about this very modern way that one trust are going about recruiting their assistant psychologists and wanted to share it with you. In this episode I am joined by Dr Alistair Teager and Anna Lee. I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: ⢠(00:28): Welcome and intro to the episode ⢠(01:49): Intro to my guests ⢠(02:45): Annaâs background ⢠(05:08): Annaâs day to day duties ⢠(06:09): Dr Alistairâs background ⢠(10:18): The wonderful diversity of this career⢠(11:34): Traditional Assistant Psychologist recruitment processes⢠(12:30): Moving towards contextual applications ⢠(12:59): Health Education Englandâs initiative ⢠(14:01): More information on the Salford applications process⢠(15:43): How long does change take in the NHS? ⢠(17:31): Whatâs it like to see a job like this advertised? ⢠(20:00): Reflecting on Annaâs application⢠(20:29): The importance of self-reflection in this career⢠(21:08): The application process by itself is still useful ⢠(22:03): A cringe worthy story from Marianne⢠(23:30): Each job advert should be different and bespoke ⢠(27:23): Adding humanity, reducing ambiguity and reducing anxiety. ⢠(30:57): Aiming for long-term employees ⢠(34:45): The actual interview process⢠(39:35): Recruitment from the hiring managerâs perspective⢠(43:23): Top tips for any other recruiters wanting to include more contextual admissions ⢠(47:54): How to contact Alistair⢠(49:11): Summary and close Links:Dr Alistair Teager is on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajteager Dr Alistairâs email address: Alistair.Teager@nca.nhs.uk ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #trusttheprocess #jobapplications #contextualadmissions #contextualapplications #assistantpsychologistinterview

Nov 28, 2022 ⢠14min
Learning to trust in the process and lessons from different faiths
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 51: Learningto trust in the process Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Learning to trust in the process when youâre an aspiring psychologist or mental health professional can be so key. We can also take inspiration from different faiths to help in this. I hope you find this episode helpful and as ever Iâd love any reviews or feedback. The Highlights: ⢠(00:29): Welcome and a little request⢠(02:27): stopped in my tracks as episode inspiration⢠04:00: The things we canât control ⢠(04:36): Course stats⢠(05:44): The alternative handbook ⢠(07:31): The Christmas jingle!⢠(09:25): Would you like to feature in an episode? Let me know! ⢠(11:29): Summary and close Links:ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #trusttheprocess #jobapplications #faith #lessonsfromgod #muslim #hindu #hinduism

Nov 21, 2022 ⢠22min
Finding your tribe whilst working in mental health
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 50: Findingyour tribe Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Finding your tribe whilst navigating on your journey in this profession can be so important. They can help with so many things along the way. Hereâs why theyâre useful and how to find them.If youâd like to feature on a podcast episode or have an idea for one get in touch! The Highlights: ⢠00:29: Welcome and Clearing House Deadline⢠01:26: Context for todayâs episode & some of my tribe⢠02:30: Loneliness along the way⢠03:41: Tip 1⢠05:06: Tip 2⢠07:00: Tip 3⢠09:24: Get in touch if youâd like to feature in an episode⢠10:22: Tip 4⢠11:23: Tip 5⢠14:33: Reflections on my tribe ⢠15:34: Longevity of tribe members⢠16:34: Further reflections on my tribe ⢠17:46: Tip 6 ⢠19:00: Leave me reviews, get in touch and closeLinks:ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #findyourtribe #findingyourtribe #yourtribe #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance

Nov 14, 2022 ⢠52min
Personal and professional values as a Muslim psychologist - with Elisha Hussain
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Having an awareness of our own faith. Culture and intersectionality as well as that of others we will meet along the way is key. Today I am joined by Elisha Hussain, an assistant psychologist and Muslim who talks us through her personal, faith and professional values. If youâd like to feature on a podcast episode get in touch! The Highlights: ⢠00:30: Welcome & reminder of Clearing House deadline! ⢠01:39: Intro to todayâs episode and todayâs guest So today's episode⢠02:15: Welcome to Elisha ⢠03:00: The benefits of case studies in mental health ⢠03:30: The first aspiring psychologist on the aspiring psychologist podcast! ⢠04:47: Elishaâs background⢠06:40: Elishaâs volunteering role ⢠07:25: Jumping to employed life ⢠08:34: Working with children and young people ⢠10:12: How long until you get an assistant psychologist post? ⢠13:22: The concept of a role swap!⢠15:36: Reducing those psychology Achilles heels! ⢠16:39: the benefits of role swaps!⢠19:00: Elishaâs cultural and faith background ⢠21:13: Elishaâs values, value 1⢠24:04: Elishaâs values, value 2 ⢠27:41: Elishaâs values, value 3⢠29:41: Elishaâs values, value 4⢠31:33: Elishaâs values, value 5 ⢠33:00: Elishaâs values, value 6⢠36:02: Additional values for consideration⢠40:57: Fasting ⢠43:00: Dignity and respect as mental health professionals ⢠43:58: Microaggressions⢠45:00: using supervision⢠45:54: Anyone know John Burnham? ⢠46:47: Thanks to Elisha⢠47:24: Are you an aspiring psychologist with a story to tell? Get in touch and get on the podcast! ⢠49:24: Thanks and close Links:ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Nov 7, 2022 ⢠37min
The struggle of feeling poorly when you're a mental health professional
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 48: When youâre feeling poorly as a mental health professional Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. The very nature of being human means that sometimes we will get unwell. When we are working with clients this can induce layers of complications including guilt and a bit of ploughing on regardless! I hope you find this episode helpful and if youâre feeling under the weather hoping it soon passes for you! Do come along to our free Facebook group the Aspiring psychologist Community to Discuss. The Highlights: ⢠00:29: Welcome ⢠00:51: Sounding a bit different!⢠01:39: Catchy podcast titles! ⢠02:31: The first time it mattered when I was ill⢠04:04: Being a disabled student ⢠06:15: Am I ill enough? ⢠07:55: Modern learning with technology! ⢠10:18: the process of phoning in sick ⢠10:47: Iâve been unwell this week ⢠12:02: Not the best role model when it comes to working when unwell! ⢠14:15: Asking people to do stuff for us! ⢠15:23: Googling: Can I die from this? ⢠17:33: Adjusting to different household roles when youâre ill ⢠18:38: Giving yourself time to rest and recharge ⢠21:00: Avalon ⢠22:26: Come and leave me a testimonial⢠23:26: Transient Vs Non-transient conditions ⢠24:45: Self-care / being cared for when unwell ⢠25:50: Longer term ill-health and occupational health ⢠27:26: Desk assessments and work aids to support you⢠27:53: Giving our best selves to our clients ⢠you.⢠Mental health or pregnancy sickness⢠Pregnancy sickness is not sickness per se! ⢠32:13: Professional advice to clients about when theyâre unwell ⢠33:09: Grief and bereavement ⢠33:58: Come and join the free Facebook group⢠34:17: Normal service will resume ⢠35: Summary and closeLinks:ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #liveyourlife #feelingunwell #tonsilitis #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #feelingpoorly

Oct 31, 2022 ⢠30min
Living your best life as a mental health professional
Living your best life as a mental health professional will most definitely help you weather the storm both now and when you are qualified too. Here's how I did it and my top tips for how you can strive for it too. The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome & Iâm on tour! 01:00: Living your best life 01:42: The view from my window 03:57: Where time is pleasant05:33: The value of awe 07:00: Living great life along the way 07:37: Tip 1 08:51: Small pleasures add up 10:14: Life as a qualified isnât vastly different 11:05: Tip 211:58: Tip 3 15:11: Clin Psych Collective 17:39: Burned out in the first term 18:00: What I did in the summer before training 20:00: âThe best moment of your life!â 21:50: Nourishing your soul helps with the tricky days 23:14: Looking forward to stuff matters23:43: Tip 624:50: Sound errors in the original recording 25:33: Come and join me on socials to discuss todayâs episode 26:04: Compassionate Q&A 26:35: Competition to win a 1:1 session with me 27:12: Summary and close 30:00: Close Links:ďś Enter competition to win 1:1 coaching session here: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/my-books ďś The best moment of your life book: https://amzn.to/3DnXzzQ ďś Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 ďś Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervisionďś Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #liveyourlife #livingyourbestlife #loveyourlife #windsurfing


