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Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Mar 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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From International Student to Clinical Psychologist in the UK | Dr Samuel Chu

Mar 13, 2026 41m 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 40m 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 37m Transcript

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

Feb 20, 2026 40m Transcript

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Feb 17, 2026 46m Transcript

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What It Really Takes to Succeed After Growing Up in Care

Jan 30, 2026 55m Transcript

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Jan 23, 2026 27m Transcript

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The Realities of Clinical Psychology Training (What Trainees Don’t Always Hear)

Jan 19, 2026 38m Transcript

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Jan 09, 2026 30m Transcript

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Dec 27, 2025 35m Transcript

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Travel, Identity & Becoming a Psychologist: Why the World Is Your Best Teacher

Dec 21, 2025 41m Transcript

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Training as a Psychologist While Blind: The Barriers No One Talks About

Dec 13, 2025 43m Transcript

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From Football Coach to Trainee Psychologist | Jack’s Unconventional Journey

Dec 08, 2025 37m Transcript

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Nov 24, 2025 1h 9m Transcript

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Nov 17, 2025 34m Transcript

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Nov 10, 2025 31m Transcript

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Nov 03, 2025 29m Transcript

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