Signposts for Living with Dr Kirsten Hunter
Opening the doors of Psychology to you. The ultimate clinical conversation across the expanse of challenging issues. Improve your quality of life. Kirsten has learnt from 20+ years of experience where the therapeutic value lies. She is eager to open the floodgates of psychological knowledge and share it with you.This podcast was prompted by her writing the Signposts for Living series. Together covering 153 areas, these books include Control you Consciousness, Understanding Myself, Mindfulness and State of Flow, Understanding Others - loved ones to tricky ones, Parenting and Nailing being an Adult. Kirsten is an enthusiastic sharer of valued information. She's eager to start a conversation.www.kirstenhunterauthor.com
Episodes
180 episodes
Do you have to be psychologically minded to be happy? Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast: Do you have to be psychologically minded to be happy? Co-Presenter Kristen CogganWith our increasing focus on our mental health, our level of self awareness, and our psychological skillset, I ask the question of whether this is ...
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Choices - the end of life. Bringing Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation to QLD. Dr Harry Jacobs and Fiona Jacobs
Choices - the end of life. Bringing Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation to QLD. Dr Harry Jacobs and Fiona Jacobs.I was incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Harry and Fiona Jacobs. Through their medical background an...
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What are the advantages of Couples Therapy?
Those in the know come along to Couples Therapy to tweak and further strengthen their relationship. But most couples come along at absolute breaking point, where their long held patterns of behaviour have created a huge chasm between them that ...
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Domestic Violence against men. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast: Domestic Violence against men. Co-Presenter Kristen CogganIt is estimated that 1 in 4 women (27%) experience domestic violence. Sadly, this is a known fact. What isn't known is that 1 in 8 men (12%) also experience domestic vio...
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Transitioning our children with Autism into adulthood; a parent's perspective. Special Guest Dr Karen Glasby
Podcast: Transitioning our children with Autism into adulthood; a parent's perspective. Special Guest Dr Karen Glasby.Karen wears so many hats when it comes to this topic. She is an academic, and an advocate for parents, but most import...
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Are you critically judgmental or compassionate judgmental, there is a difference.
Are you critically judgmental or compassionate judgemental, there is a difference. I have clients come into session worried that they are judgemental, that they are critical of others. This opens up a fascinating topic of what it m...
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The gender roles that have shaped you. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast: The gender roles that have shaped you. Co-Presenter Kristen CogganHave you ever thought about who your role models are with regard to your masculinity and femininity? With regard to your sense of your gender? It's a fasci...
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It's nice to be nice; why volunteering is amazing. Special Guest 'Krazy Kevin' Howarth
Podcast: It's nice to be nice; why volunteering is amazing. Special Guest 'Krazy Kevin' Howarth. Kevin is one of those big personalities that leaves a lasting impression. Kevin is a man of many talents, he is 'Krazy Kevin' radio an...
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Do you know the difference between OCD and OCPD?
Do you know the difference between OCD and OCPD?Over my 25 years as a Clinical Psychologist, I've seen this misunderstanding come up time and time again. A client comes in complaining that they or their partner has OCD, but they actuall...
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What do your pet peeves say about you? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast: What do your pet peeves say about you? Co-presenter Kristen CogganYou know those things that irritate you, and drive you nuts? We all have pet peeves. We can I'm sure all list them easily. What is interesting is that our pet pe...
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Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle Deetlefs
Podcast: Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle DeetlefsThe media made a living off this 1982 tragedy, but up until now, Chantelle Deetlefs, the key witness has never told her story. ...
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Can parents tell their children not to smoke if they are smokers?
Quick Chat: Can parents tell their children not to smoke if they are smokers? This controversial topic comes up surprisingly often in session. Parents don't want their children to smoke, but what if they themselves are smokers? Wha...
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Why should we cry? Our chemical release. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast: Why should we cry? Our chemical release. Co-Presenter Kristen CogganDo you know what happens to your neurochemical self when you cry? Our bodies are pretty clever in their design. When you hear what the physical perks are of re...
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The Justice Response to Sexual Violence. Special Guest: Federal Independent candidate for Groom, Suzie Holt
When Suzie Holt wins the Federal election in 2025 for the seat of Groom (come on Toowoomba... surely!), our region is in for a much needed shake up. I never put my hat in the ring for politics, but with Suzie Holt I'll make an exception. I've k...
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The importance of financial independence for women; breaking the cycle. Special Guest Bec Balfour
Podcast: The importance of financial independence for women; breaking the cycle. Special Guest Bec BalfourIt's very difficult to leave a toxic relationship. One of the most daunting and practical barriers can be our finances. Financial ...
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Quick Chat: What is forgiveness really?
Quick Chat: What is forgiveness really?Forgiveness is one of those words that we use, but we don't really think about what exactly we are referring to. From a psychological viewpoint, forgiveness is far from straightforward. How have yo...
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What is age anyway? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan
Podcast. What is age anyway? Co-presenter Kristen CogganAge is such a subjective thing! How you feel within yourself, how you feel physically, your outlook, how you feel in the world... there are so many elements to age. I know some ver...
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Being a great leader for self and others. Special Guest: Vanya Hinton
Podcast: Being a great leader for self and others. Special Guest: Vanya HintonEvery since I started these podcasts I have wanted to interview Vanya. Not only is she extremely experienced and knowledgable in this organisational psycholog...
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Consent and the importance of being a good human. Special Guest: Adair Donaldson
Consent and the importance of being a good human. Special Guest: Adair DonaldsonAdair is a respected Solicitor who has a history of taking on community issues. He doesn't let things go when he takes on a passionate cause. Fortunately fo...
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QUICK CHAT: Protect your child from adult information.
QUICK CHAT: Protect your child from adult information.This is an issue that we all face when parenting our children. How much information is appropriate for our child? It sounds so simple, but so often our children are exposed to, and l...
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Losing your baby after birth (CDH), you're not alone. Special Guest: Carmel Chesterfield
Losing your baby after birth (CDH), you're not alone. Special Guest: Carmel ChesterfieldI had never heard of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), nor had this kind of in-depth conversation about losing a baby after birth. Carmel gener...
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Quick Chat: Parents who say 'It's easier if I just do it!'
Quick Chat: Parents who say 'It's easier if I just do it!'Every parent has said these words to themselves 'It's easier if I just do it!' and then preceeded to do the job that their child should really be doing. I certainly have done thi...
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The Psychology of Town Planning. Special Guest: Jacob Hart
The Psychology of Town Planning. Special Guest: Jacob HartThere is a very human part to town planning if you think about it. What do we as individuals and as a community need to live and thrive physically and psychologically? It really ...
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Quick Chat: How to do you stop sibling conflict?
Quick Chat: How to do you stop sibling conflict?This is a highly relatable topic - How many families struggle with their children or teenagers fighting or squabbling? How horrible is it for parents to constantly be refereeing and breaki...
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Listening & Conversation a dying art amongst teenagers. Special Guest Mia Patterson
Podcast: Listening & Conversation a dying art amongst teenagers. Special Guest Mia PattersonMia Patterson is one of those educators that creates a meaningful and personal relationship with her students. While she is a Vice Principal...
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