Two Old Psychologists Talking About Stuff

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Podcast by Dr Richard Bennett and Dr Ray Owen

Two Old Psychologists Talking About Stuff

Between them, Richard Bennett and Ray Owen have accumulated over 70 years of experience working in healthcare. As clinical psychologists, they have a long history of helping people navigate the many challenges of life, providing both therapy for individuals and psychological support for organisations. In a departure from their more academic pursuits of teaching, training, and writing books, (and, let's face it, in one last desperate attempt to try and remain current) they have decided to make a podcast to share their personal and professional reflections on life. If you're interested in wellbeing, psychotherapy, or just looking at life through a psychological lens, then there may be something here for you, especially if you're the wrong side side of fifty (or the right side, depending on your perspective). The show will publish episodes on a monthly basis. If you want to send feedback, suggest topics for future episodes or make contact for any other reason, you can do so at 2oldpsychspod@gmail.com

Latest episodes

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20 December 2024

Four psychologists talking about Christmas

It's Christmaaaaaaas! In this bonus episode to round off season one, Rich and Ray are joined by Dr Rachel Black and Dr Dawn Johnson for a discussion of all things Christmassy. This episode discusses the enduring cultural popularity of Christmas as a festival, with reference to both religious and secular traditions. The group discuss all the highs and lows of the festive season, sharing some views on how people might usefully navigate Christmas and look after their wellbeing at the same time. You can even find out their favourite Christmas song choices and Christmas present experiences. So, come and join a bunch of psychologists talking about Christmas!

Dr Rachel Black appears courtesy of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and you can find more information about Dr Dawn Johnson at https://www.dawnjohnson.uk/

If you want to send feedback, suggest topics for future episodes or make contact for any other reason, you can do so at 2oldpsychspod@gmail.com

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11 November 2024

'Stuff', or, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

Our hosts, Rich and Ray, explore the idea that humans are not so much distressed by things, but rather, by what we think about things.

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22 October 2024

'About', or, the use of metaphors in therapy

Rich and Ray discuss the human ability to relate different concepts together and why this makes metaphor a potentially useful tool within psychotherapy.

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16 September 2024

'Talking', or, the gift and the curse of language

This episode focusses on the unique communication abilities of human beings. Using the lens of Relational Frame Theory (RFT), Rich and Ray examine the structure and function of our capacity for language.

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19 August 2024

'Psychologists', or, have you got a couch?

Rich and Ray discuss the world of psychology and psychologists. They reveal their own journeys into the profession and cover some definitions, myths, and misconceptions.

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22 July 2024

'Old', or, the pros and cons of ageing

In an attempt to further unpack the show's title, Rich and Ray discuss the tricky business of ageing.

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