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Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time). Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you. If you value the show please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Why You’re Always Overwhelmed | The Psychology of Priorities & Procrastination

Jun 05, 2026 37m Transcript

What if the problem isn’t that you’re lazy… but that modern life is designed to overwhelm you?In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by author Lily Silverton to explore…

Why So Many Employees Are Burning Out | Psychology of Workplace Wellbeing

May 29, 2026 43m Transcript

Why are so many employees burning out sometimes before their careers have even properly begun? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined once again by educational…

What Is Narrative Therapy? Psychologists Explain (And Why It Changes Everything)

May 22, 2026 43m Transcript

Most therapy tries to understand what’s “wrong” with someone. But what if the person isn’t the problem at all? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by clinical…

The Psychology Behind “Nobody’s Child” Trauma, Power & Why It’s Not That Simple

May 15, 2026 19m Transcript

Why do people stay in abusive relationships?It’s one of the most common questions people ask after stories of trauma, coercion and abuse. But it’s often the wrong one.In this episode of Psychology,…

My Child Won’t Go to School… What’s Really Going On? (EBSNA Explained)

May 08, 2026 38m Transcript

What do you do when your child won’t go to school… and it doesn’t feel like defiance? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, we explore emotional based school avoidance (EBSA / EBSNA) – why it…

Who Are You Without the Label? Inner Work

May 07, 2026 8m

Who are you… without the roles you’ve built your life around? In this Inner Work episode, we reflect on identity, validation, and the tension between who we are and how we’re seen. We explore what it…

The Psychology of Fame, Addiction and Recovery with 90s Pop Star Kavana

May 01, 2026 55m Transcript

What happens when fame arrives before you know who you are… and then disappears? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, I’m joined by 90s pop star Kavana (Anthony Kavanagh) to explore the…

Is It Too Late to Become a Clinical Psychologist? Retraining at 40+ Explained

Apr 24, 2026 39m Transcript

Is it too late to become a clinical psychologist?In this episode of Psychology, Actually, I’m joined by trainee clinical psychologist Claire Dunn, who started her journey at 40 and secured a place on…

Fatty Liver Disease Explained: Symptoms, Causes & Can It Be Reversed?

Apr 17, 2026 30m Transcript

Most people think liver disease is only caused by alcohol. It isn’t. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, we explore fatty liver disease (now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic…

Why Psychology Graduates Struggle to Get Assistant Psychologist Jobs (And What To Do Instead)

Apr 10, 2026 35m Transcript

Becoming an Assistant Psychologist in the UK can feel frustrating, competitive, and at times deeply personal – especially when applications don’t lead to interviews or offers. In this episode of…

Girls, Sport & Confidence: The Psychology Schools Need to Understand

Apr 03, 2026 38m Transcript

What if one of the most powerful tools for girls’ confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing was already on the school timetable? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, we explore why girls in s…

Embodied Practice in Psychology: Managing Anger, Stress and Burnout

Mar 27, 2026 32m Transcript

We train psychologists to think brilliantly… but no one really teaches us how to feel. In this episode we explore embodied practice in psychology, including how to manage stress, anger, burnout,…

Disability and Leadership in Psychology | Dr Sunil Lad, NHS Clinical Director

Mar 20, 2026 33m Transcript

Disability, Identity & Leadership in Psychology - Turning Difference into Strength! What if the thing that makes you feel different is actually the thing that makes you a better psychologist?In…

From International Student to Clinical Psychologist in the UK | Dr Samuel Chu

Mar 13, 2026 43m Transcript

How do international students actually become clinical psychologists in the UK? In this episode I speak with Dr Samuel Chu, originally from Hong Kong, who moved to London as an international student…

What Does an Educational Psychologist Actually Do? School Examples

Mar 06, 2026 41m Transcript

Teachers are burning out. Classrooms are becoming harder to manage. And children are struggling to regulate their emotions in school. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr Marianne Trent speaks…

What Teenage Mothers Really Need - A Teen Mum Psychologist’s Perspective

Feb 27, 2026 36m Transcript

What Teenage Mothers Really Need - A Psychologist’s PerspectiveTeenage pregnancy is often framed as a social problem, a failure, or a life “ruined.” But what if the real issue isn’t the pregnancy -…

The Psychology Mum: From NHS Clinician to Global Mental Health Creator

Feb 20, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Emma Hepburn, Clinical Psychologist and creator of The Psychology Mum, to explore burnout, shame in mental health professionals,…

What Is It Really Like Working as a UK Clinical Psychologist in the UAE?

Feb 17, 2026 46m Transcript

In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we explore what it’s really like working as a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist in the UAE. If you’ve ever wondered about relocating abroad,…

Has ‘Let Them’ Theory Gone Too Far? A Clinical Psychology Perspective

Feb 09, 2026 37m Transcript

In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we explore whether the popular “Let Them” mindset is always as healthy as it appears.I’m joined by Dr Rana Pishva, Clinical Psychologist, to…

What It Really Takes to Succeed After Growing Up in Care

Jan 30, 2026 56m Transcript

In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we explore what it really means to be care experienced and how early experiences of foster care and the care system can shape identity,…

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