Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson
Episodes
163 episodes
Bad days may be inevitable, but staying stuck in them isn't, with author, Dr Gayle Smerdon
In this episode of Pysch for Life I chat with author, speaker and Learning + Organisational Development specialist, Dr Gayle Smerdon about Bay Days are inevitable, but we don't need to stay stuck in them!For more than two decade...
Parenting in the age of professionalising parenting, with Family Therapist, Dr. Jenny Brown
In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Dr Jenny Brown about how the over-professionalisation of parenting is eroding parents' trust in their own instincts and increasing anxiety, guilt and burnout.Dr. Jenny Brown is a famil...
Motherhood of today, with sociologist Dr Sophie Brock
In the latest Psych for Life episode, I speak with sociologist, Dr Sophie Brock about the Motherhood of today.Dr Sophie Brock specialises in Motherhood Studies and offers education and professional training on the social construction of ...
Healing inherited trauma - how your family history lives in your body, with Dr Meher Chahal
In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Dr. Meher Chahal on healing inherited trauma.Dr Chahal is a medical doctor, author, astrologer, entrepreneur, and investor trained in western medicine, psychiatry, systemic and family ...
Harnessing stress as a springboard for goal achievement, with Dr Rebecca Heiss, Stress Physiologist
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with stress physiologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Rebecca Heiss on harnessing stress as a springboard for goal achievement. Rebecca's work centres around eliminating the barriers...
Coaching with spiritual insight for leaders, with Randall Ian Thames
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Randall Thames, an executive coach and personal concierge advisor to c-suite leaders, author, consultant, master top team effectiveness strategist, national speaker and facilitator, community...
Good Girl, Goodbye with author, Caitlin Judd
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with author, Caitlin Judd about her new book - Good Girl, Goodbye.Caitlin is an author, coach and business strategist who helps women untangle their ‘Good Girl’ conditioning so they can design ri...
Embrace your inner coach, with psychologist and author, Tom Mitchell, PhD.
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. who has spent his adult life coaching and teaching others how to discover their unique, greatness within. His passion for exploring the boundaries of performance excellence bega...
Neurodiversity and success in life, with author Alina Bellchambers
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with author Alina Bellchambers.Alina grew up in her family’s bookstore and spent a childhood immersed in fantastical worlds. She now writes twisty thrillers and epic fantasies featuring morally g...
Healing from trauma with storytelling, with trauma specialist + romance author, Dr Alicia Leigh
In my first Psych for Life episode for 2026, I'm chatting with romance author and trauma specialist, Dr Alicia Leigh, about how to heal trauma with storytelling.Dr Alicia is a multi-published author of over 20 fiction and non-fiction boo...
SS5 - Transitioning to Being a Father, with Gender Equality Activist, Mark Morris
In the last episode of the Psych for Life - Summer Series, I'm resharing my chat with Mark Morris about all things transitioning to being a father. Mark is a passionate advocate for positive masculinity and gender equality, an activ...
SS4 - Self-esteem + self love - acceptance is everything
In this episode of my Summer Series, we're revisiting a super popular episode that may be a timely reminder for all of us as the new year picks up pace.We hear about self esteem and self-love often. So what are they and how do we enhance...
Summer Series; Declutter your home and free your mind, with Megan Golightly
In this Summer Series episode of Psych for Life, I'm re-sharing my chat with Megan Golightly, one of the most popular organising and decluttering influencers in North America. Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and intere...
Summer Series: Boys + emotional intelligence – why soft skills predict success, with Daniel Principe, youth advocate + educator
In this Summer Series episode, I chat with Daniel Principe, a passionate youth advocate and educator. He champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives.Having presented to ten...
Summer Series - How Self-Compassion Helps our Challenges, with Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist
In this Summer Series episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Australia's leading compassion researcher, James Kirby, Ph.D., an Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Clinical Programs, and the Co-Director of the...
The cost of living crisis - managing mood and money, with financial therapist, Jane Monica Jones
In the latest episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Jane Monica Jones about the impacts the cost of living crisis is having on our mood and money management. Jane Monica-Jones is Australia's leading Financial Therapi...
Co-parenting - finding your new mindset with your ex partner
Ending a serious romantic relationship is hard enough – but what about when there are children involved and you need to navigate co-parenting with your ex? Whereas previously ending a relationship would have removed you from dealing with the...
ADHD and money, with coach, accountant, and author, Tina Mathams
In this episode of Psych for Life, we're covering all things money and ADHD - what are challenges and how you can be aware of them to make managing your money easier.Tina Mathams is an ADHD money coach, accountant, and author of ADHD Mon...
Correcting Imposter Syndrome
Do you – or someone you know – have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud? Are you regularly consumed with self-doubt, negative thoughts, anxiety or exhaustion? Do you pass off your achievements simply luck, not skill?Tune in to...
Reset - calm your mind and body
If you have been feeling a little more on edge or frazzled lately, it wouldn't be a surprise. Our world has become so stressful and chaotic, with challenging and traumatic events accessible to us 24/7. We were not designed to manage such a cons...
Anxiety shows up around what we care about, with Dr. Jodi Richardson
In this episode of Psych for Life, I discuss with Dr. Jodi Richardson why anxiety shows up around what we care about. Dr. Jodi Richardson is a professional keynote and workshop speaker for mastering anxiety. She provides real-time strategie...
Why High Performers Use Self-Compassion, with Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist
In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back Australia’s leading compassion researcher, Dr James Kirby to discuss why high performers use self compassion.Dr James Kirby is an Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Director of t...
Self Sabotage - how to self correct
Have you neglected to put your new year’s resolutions into place - and yet again you're wondering why? As we pass the mid point of the year, are you feeling disappointed, frustrated or angry at yourself? Take heart – in this episode I'm discuss...
Where Passion Meets Climate Action, with Lisa Blair, World Sailor
On this episode of Psych to Life, I chat with Lisa Blair OAM, the fastest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica on her yacht Climate Action. She very nearly didn’t live to tell the tale, in a life-threatening dismasting...
“Adolescence” and the importance of a grounded sense of self, with Daniel Principe, youth advocate + educator
In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back Daniel Principe to discuss the series "Adolescence” and the importance of a grounded sense of self.Daniel champions boys across Australia to challenge culture and aspire to live courageo...