Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. Today I continue my chat with Dr Debbie Sorensen, Clinical Psychologist, podcast host and author. And we're going to focus in on her book - ACT for Burnout. The ingredients Debbie brings to people soup are her reflections on the writing process, includin…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. Today my guest is Dr Debbie Sorensen, Clinical Psychologist, podcast host and author of the book - ACT for Burnout. The ingredients Debbie brings to people soup are curiosity, exploration, ACT and omelettes. You'll also hear Debbie's song choice and how …

Hi there, and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. This is a bonus episode, A short cup-a-soup, if you like, where we're going to hear from anxiety expert Dr. Eric Goodman from California. You will hear the rest of his interview in a few weeks time, but this extract on election anxiety was too good not …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. Our People Soup ingredient this week is Committed Action, what it look…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. You've just heard Professor Ross White reading the preface to his book - "The Tree That Bends". In this episode we continue our chat and Ross' People Soup ingredients are thriving, psychological flexibility, tree wisdom, relentlessness, resetting and cult…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. Professor Ross White is back on the show to talk about his brilliant book, "The Tree That Bends". The ingredients Ross brings to People Soup are his love of sport and his values of equity, creativity, courage and a willingness to move towards what's diffi…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. The ingredients we're bringing to People Soup in this episode are pers…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my chat with Charlotte Housden who talks about her brilliant book - Swim Jump Fly - A Guide to Changing Your Life. The recipe she brings to People Soup is a hearty stock of change infused with her own, extensive research and exp…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 1 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode you'll meet Charlotte Housden, who talks about the evolution of career as a chartered coaching psychologist, consultant and author - the ingredients she brings to people soup are exploration and curiosity with hefty slices of tenacity and…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 60 of People Soup. P Soupers - well I'm as surprised as you are to be popping up with this bonus episode. It's a one off special where I have a chat with the president of the ACBS UK and ROI chapter president, Professor Louise McHugh, about the upcoming conference on 16 and 17 November. I'm all b…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 59 of People Soup. P Soupers - Compassion is a theme that's been on my mind over the last few weeks, what with travel, preparing proposals, catching up on business admin and curating the podcast, I realise that I haven't always adopting a stance of kindness and compassion towards myself, I've bee…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 58 of People Soup. P Soupers - what were you doing on 28 November 2020. I can tell you what I was doing in the late afternoon - I was chatting to Dr Eric Goodman - anxiety specialist and author - about his book - Your Anxiety Beast and You: A Compassionate Guide to Living in an Increasingly Anxio…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 57 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's part 3B of our mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psychological flexibility and ACT. We're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only to you…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 56 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the third part of our mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psychological flexibility and ACT. We're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5, Episode 55 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - this week it's a cup a soup and a remix. I bring you a refreshed version of one of our most popular episodes from Season 4. I want to talk to you about perspective taking and how that relates to the world between our ears. I'm recording thi…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5, Episode 54 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - this week it's a cup a soup - where I reflect on my recent trip to Dublin and how sometimes my mind can be less than helpful and how quickly it can escalate an everyday issue. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 53 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the second part of a mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psycholgical flexibility and ACT - we're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 52 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I've got a treat for you this week - a few weeks ago I had a chat with an NHS Doctor who is also a Best selling Author, TV Doctor, Bafta award winner and P Soupers - he's only been on Strictly too! It's Dr Ranj Singh. In our chat we talk ab…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 51 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the second part of my chat with Dr Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist She's also an adventurer, a creative, an innovator and an author. In this episode we dive into Carrie's book collection called Being Human.. The colle…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 50 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'd like you to meet Dr Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a registered clinical psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She's also an adventurer, a creative, an innovator…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 49 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm continuing my chat with Dr Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a clinical psychologist, peer reviewed ACT trainer, Curator of the ACT BODY Project and Author of the book - Break the Binds of Weight Stigma. Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Usi…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 48 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm delighted to introduce you to Dr Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a clinical psychologist, peer reviewed ACT trainer, Curator of the ACT BODY Project and Author of the book - Break the Binds of Weight Stigma. Free Yourself from Body Image Struggl…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 47 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the start of a mini series - it's a new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psycholgical flexibility and ACT - we're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 46 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the third and final part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, author, award winning podcaster and corporate speaker. In this episode you'll hear about Michaela's spacious a…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 45 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the second part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, author, award winning podcaster and corporate speaker. Michaela is currently one of 8 nominees for the Inspirational Mo…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 44 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the first part of my chat with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is s senior clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist author and corporate speaker. Her first book is called "The Lasting Connection, Developing Love and Compassion for Yourse…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 43 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the third and final part of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator, chartered psychologist and an expert in Polyvagal theory. In this episode we spend a bit more time reflecting on how Polyvagal Theory m…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 42 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the second of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator, chartered psychologist and an expert in Polyvagal theory. In this episode, Kerry unpacks polyvagal theory for us in a really accessible way. She star…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 41 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the first part of my chat with Kerry Cullen. Kerry is an embodiment coach, facilitator and chartered psychologist. She's also an expert and innovator in Polyvagal theory. In this episode you'll get to know Kerry a bit more, from her …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 40 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - here's the final part of my chat with Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. In this episode you're hear us talk about the Shakespeare play - Macbeth - with a particular focus on Lady Macbeth and her husband. We explore…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 39 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I'm continuing my chat with Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. If you haven't listened to Part one - where we find out more about Ben and some pivotal moments in his life - I'd recommend you pause and go and have a …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 38 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. We're back - it's 2024 and what a guest we have to start the year. Let me introduce you to Dr Ben Askew - he's an acting teacher, writer and director. He is the originator of the #ACTforActing project and is one of the UK's leading exponents of Theatre…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 37 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. For the Festive Season - we're looking back at some of our fabulous expert guests. Our first People Soup Rewind - is with Dr Kevin Teoh. In my Spotify wrapped for podcasters this year - this was the most popular episode - so it definitely deserves anot…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 36 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. In this episode - the tables are still turned and I'm being interviewed by Producer Emma. I recount some memorable moments from ACT Training, I share part of the training from session 1 where I introduce the metaphor of the passengers on the bus and th…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 35 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, this week the tables are turned, producer Emma has interviewed me in a table turning special. You'll get to hear a bit more about my career history and when I first discovered ACT. We also chat about how I present ACT in a compelling way to …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 34 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, this week - the chat with Dr Steve Jones - continues. We touch upon role modelling -in terms of the ripple effect when men disclose how they've sought support for their mental health or volunteered for psychological wellbeing training. We ta…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 33 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, One of the wonderful things about having a producer - and specifically a producer like Emma - is that she's fizzing with ideas. When Emma mentioned Movember I immediately sent out a bat signal to friend of the show Dr Steve Jones and later t…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 32 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. It's a bit different this week. It's a solo episode, a cup-a-soup if you like. What I want to do is build on the idea I shared earlier this year about having a separate sister podcast of PeopleSoup for leaders. One where they can tune in and really hea…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, It's the second part of my chat with Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". In this episode …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 30 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, I'd like you to meet Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". But before we talk about the boo…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 29 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. And P soupers - that little teaser at the beginning was from the very end of my chat with Andrew Sewell. We'd finished the formal interview and he reflected on my observation of his creativeness coupled with his doubt - when I was coaching him about 8 …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 28 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - This week's treat for your ears is my chat with Andrew Sewell - he's a coach, an author and a fellow northerner. In this episode you'll hear how Andrew became fascinated by psychology and personal development - and how his career path inclu…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's another special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our second courageous participant was Dr Richard MacKinnon - Founder and Managing Director of Work Life Psych. and…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 26 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's a special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our first courageous participant was Dr Sarah Swan - a verified rock chick who has written an extraordinary book called,…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - this is it - the last part of my chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy - educational, child and adolescent psychologist. And now that we've set the scene - we dive into her book, co-written with Dr Lisa Coyne - called - Tired of Anxiety - A kids guide…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 24 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers, we're continuing our chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy who is an educational, child and adolescent psychologist. She's also the co-author of an extraordinary book, Tired of Anxiety, A Kid's Guide to Befriending Difficult Thoughts and Feelings and L…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's my honour to introduce you to Dr Sarah Cassidy. What an absolute joy to speak to this pioneering, exceptional human. I was so captured by this conversation that I've decided to break it down into three parts. Sarah Cassidy, Ph.D., has …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 22 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - in our previous episode I introduced you toDr Heather McKee. Heather is a health behaviour change specialist. She helps companies create evidence-based health and wellness programmes that bring about long term change for their customers or …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 21 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's my honour to introduce you to Dr Heather McKee. Heather is a health behaviour change specialist. She helps companies create evidence-based health and wellness programmes that bring about long term change for their customers or employee…

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 20 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. Listen on as I continue my chat with Professor Ross White. He's the Research Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast and an expert in Global Mental Health. He was also lead author on a book called Acceptance and C…