Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson
Join Dr. Amanda Ferguson, psychologist and published author as she discusses a range of topics including personal and work issues, relationships, professional and personal development, performance and more. Sharing her insights along side a variety of guests, the Pysch for Life podcast is your insight into mental health, psychology and life.
Episodes
152 episodes
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...
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Episode 152
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6:20
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...
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Episode 151
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28:01
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 146
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21:46
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...
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Episode 145
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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...
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Episode 144
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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...
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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...
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Episode 142
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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...
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Episode 141
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7:01
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...
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Episode 140
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“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...
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Episode 139
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The Beauty Load, with Author + Counsellor Nicole Mathieson
In this episode of Psych for Life I am chatting all about The Beauty Load and its potential self-esteem dealing damage, with author and counsellor, Nicole Mathieson. Nicole is a relationship coach, counsellor, couple therapist and author of...
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Episode 138
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34:45
Paradigm-shift that tricky relationship (my effective dinner party exercise)
Do you want to Paradigm-shift – or turn the tables – on a tricky relationship? Particularly one in which you feel trapped, controlled, treated like a younger version of yourself? Then tune in to this Psych for Life power ep, where...
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Episode 137
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7:53
Workplace Bullying, with psychologist Evelyn M. Field OAM
In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome back psychologist and one of Australia's most expert leaders and trainers in bullying, Evelyn Field OAM. Evelyn has spent over forty years helping students and adults develop social survival skills t...
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Episode 136
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Co-narcissists - Are you one?
Did you grow up with a Narcissistic parent? Are you trying to breaking free of them - or another? Did you feel like you were growing up in their shadow – or now living in another’s shadow?Listen in to this power ep to learn -&...
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Episode 135
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9:18
Mental Health the New Physical Way, with Clinical Psychologist Bart Traynor
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Clinical Psychologist, Bart Traynor, who has a particular passion for men's mental health and helping athletes and people become the very best version of themselves. He also consults with and p...
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Episode 134
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27:28
Finding Good Role Models – It’s never too late
A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success is admired and imitated by others, particularly by younger people. They serve as a source of inspiration and guidance, influencing values, attitudes, and behaviors. As we grow and dev...
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Episode 133
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When mental illness enters your family, with author Sarah Martin
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Sarah Martin, author of Dear Psychosis, her first award-winning book describing not only the dramatic rescue of her unwell daughter from Turkey, but the ongoing impact of helping a loved o...
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Episode 132
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30:04
How Self-Compassion Helps our Challenges, with Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist
In this 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 Compassionate...
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Episode 131
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36:58
Transitioning to Being a Father, with Gender Equality Activist, Mark Morris
In this episode of Psych for Life, I'm talking with Mark Morris about all things transitioning to being a father. Mark is a passionate advocate for positive masculinity and gender equality, an active dad of 2 and volunteers at his children’s sc...
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Episode 130
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49:39
Your job and your mental health - a crossroad
Life brings crossroads every so often. When our work conflicts with our mental health – this is a major crossroad – and one that comes to many of us sooner or later in our careers. Most of us are lucky enough to be able to direct t...
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Episode 129
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9:40
Racing the Sydney-Hobart - chosen + unchosen challenges in life, with sailor Dr. Emmanuella Noble
In my first new episode for 2025, I welcomed Dr Emmanuella Noble, a Clinical Psychologist and Sailor who recently completed the classic Sydney to Hobart oceanic yacht race. Emmanuella is deeply passionate about reducing the stigma of M...
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Episode 128
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