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Topics on the science of psychotherapy and psychology hosted by the editors of The Science of Psychotherapy magazine. This podcast covers the neuroscience, neurobiology, biology, sociology, brain science, and even the quantum and metaphysical elements that affect our mental well being and how understanding these elements informs the psychotherapist and psychologist.
Episodes 100
Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard on Neuroscience and Education
Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, and AHPRA approved Board Supervisor, who specialises in translating neuroscience and psychological research into practical, compassion-focused …
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Dr Rita Princi-Hubbard is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, and AHPRA approved Board Supervisor, who specialises in translating neuroscience and psychological research into practical, compassion-focused strategies for individuals, teams, and systems. She is the Director and Founder of Princi Consulting and the Institute for Neuroscience and Education, where she delivers research-informed training, consulting, and psychological services across the education, corporate, health, legal, and allied health sectors. Today we talk to her about her research area of compassion and outcomes in higher education.
For more on Dr Princi-Hubbard go to https://www.in-ed.com.au/
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/
Members get credit for listening https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/supporting-regulation-in-classroom
Human Predators | In Conversation With Dr Karen Mitchell PhD
For Dr Mitchell's new book go here https://www.amazon.com.au/Human-Predators-Groundbreaking-narcissists-andmanipulators/dp/1923630423 For Dr Mitchell's business go here https://kalmor.com.au/ For professionals …
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For Dr Mitchell's new book go here https://www.amazon.com.au/Human-Predators-Groundbreaking-narcissists-andmanipulators/dp/1923630423
For Dr Mitchell's business go here https://kalmor.com.au/
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/
Anxious vs Anxiety | Making Sense Episode 8
Richard talks about the distinction between the normal function of being anxious and when it turns into problematic anxiety. For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Political Ponerology
Matt talks with Harrison Koehli, editor of the second edition of Andrew Lobaczewski's "Political Ponerology: The Science of Evil, Psychopathy, and the Origins of Totalitarianism". Harrison has studied …
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Matt talks with Harrison Koehli, editor of the second edition of Andrew Lobaczewski's "Political Ponerology: The Science of Evil, Psychopathy, and the Origins of Totalitarianism". Harrison has studied psychopathy, particularly in the political realm - a topic that has been overshadowed by more popular notions of psychopathy. You can find Harrison on Substack https://ponerology.substack.com/ where he writes about political ponerology, and on X https://x.com/RainDogBone
You can find us at https://thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/
Why we like protocols over deep knowledge
Matt and Richard talk about protocols vs deep and broad knowledge for therapists. Mentioned in this episode: Brainstorm - the film about bipolar: https://brainstormthefilm.com/world-bipolar-day-screening/ …
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Matt and Richard talk about protocols vs deep and broad knowledge for therapists.
Mentioned in this episode:
Brainstorm - the film about bipolar: https://brainstormthefilm.com/world-bipolar-day-screening/
Matt's book on the left-hemisphere: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download
Course that touches on the consistency principle: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/basic-principles-of-mental-functioning
Content about complexity: Complexity, Chaos and Creativity in Human Relationships. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-human-relationships Complexity theory: a rediscovered link between strategic therapy and systemic therapy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-theory
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
The importance of vitamin D
Richard talks about the synthesis and importance of vitamin D. You can find his two page summary of vitamin D synthesis on our download page https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/pages/downloads For …
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Richard talks about the synthesis and importance of vitamin D. You can find his two page summary of vitamin D synthesis on our download page https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/pages/downloads
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
The Inflamed Mind
Matt talks about inflammation and mental wellbeing. Mentioned in the episode: The Inflamed Mind course https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/inflamed-mind Matt's book on the left hemisphere and …
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Matt talks about inflammation and mental wellbeing. Mentioned in the episode: The Inflamed Mind course https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/inflamed-mind Matt's book on the left hemisphere and there's one there on inflammation as well https://books.by/matthew-dahlitz Richard's books https://www.books.by/richard-hill
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Breathing: What helps to keep us calm and grounded?
We've been taught that breathing exercises are all about oxygen - it's not. Richard Hill explains as he unpacks what's helpful and what's not, when it comes to breathing for mental health. From our Academy: Can …
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We've been taught that breathing exercises are all about oxygen - it's not. Richard Hill explains as he unpacks what's helpful and what's not, when it comes to breathing for mental health.
From our Academy: Can we Breathe Ourselves to Improved Health? (free article) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/breath-improved-health The Unifying Language of Breathing https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/language-of-breathing Breathwork & Psychotherapy (1hr course) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/jessica-dibb-1hr
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Where does the brain really exist?
Mentions in this video: The Embodied Mind https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-embodied-mind-2-hrs Epigenetics (3 hr reading course) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/epigenetics …
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Mentions in this video: The Embodied Mind https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-embodied-mind-2-hrs Epigenetics (3 hr reading course) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/epigenetics-2-hrs Epigenetics with John Arden (free) https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/epigenetics-with-john-arden
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Propaganda techniques, hyperreality and the left hemisphere of the brain
Matt & Richard talk about the state of propaganda techniques today in a digital world that caters to our left hemisphere mode of perception. Find Matt's paper as a course here (for subscribers, otherwise wait …
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Matt & Richard talk about the state of propaganda techniques today in a digital world that caters to our left hemisphere mode of perception. Find Matt's paper as a course here (for subscribers, otherwise wait for it to come out in our next magazine) - https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/propaganda-techniques
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Simplicity & Curiosity in a Complex World
Resources mentioned in the show: Jonah Paquette encourages us to be awestruck https://youtu.be/2S_O_RAbeBY?si=A9FoT8QY8QncCPm7 Also from Jonah: Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette …
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Resources mentioned in the show: Jonah Paquette encourages us to be awestruck https://youtu.be/2S_O_RAbeBY?si=A9FoT8QY8QncCPm7 Also from Jonah: Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette https://youtu.be/8w-4kfxklzg?si=4F9rP8SjWPTOOGTH
Content on Complexity: Complexity, Chaos and Creativity in Human Relationships https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-human-relationships Complexity theory: a rediscovered link between strategic therapy and systemic therapy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-theory
Content about Curiosity: The Science of Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-science-of-2-hrs Permissible Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/permissible-curiosity Consciousness, Curiosity & Possibility https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-possibility Implementing a Curiosity Oriented Approach https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-approach The Curiosity of Addiction https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-of-addiction Curiosity and the Learning Brain https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-learning-brain Curiosity and Possibility in Practice https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/curiosity-and-possibility-in-practice The Nuntius Nuclei: A New Neuroscience for Curiosity https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/nuntius-nuclei
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Are we losing touch with reality?
In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality in a simulated AI-generated world. Send us your questions …
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In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality in a simulated AI-generated world.
Send us your questions: https://thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/
Resources: Hyperreality Summary Video: https://youtu.be/jskwH4nJ-4E?si=UmnbN9pehrpWAuLV
Free article: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/hyperreality-download
Course for Subscribers: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/collapse-of-reality
Mental Health Through Exercise: How to Incorporate Physical Activity into Psychotherapeutic Treatment https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/physical-exercise
Play as a Neural Exercise https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/play-polyvagal
Kitchen Garden Programs https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/kitchen-garden
The Importance of Breaking Rules—Therapy, Art and Integration. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/art-therapy
Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience Model https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/atr-n
Creativity: Part 11 of an exploration of The Matter With Things https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/creativity
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
In Conversation with Sophia Galano | Calming Teenage Anxiety
In this conversation, psychotherapist Sophia Vale Galano joins Richard Hill to discuss her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide. Galano shares insights from her clinical work with teens and parents …
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In this conversation, psychotherapist Sophia Vale Galano joins Richard Hill to discuss her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide. Galano shares insights from her clinical work with teens and parents, explaining how anxiety manifests in adolescents today amid modern pressures such as social media, academic stress, and rapid cultural change. She offers practical strategies for parents—emphasizing active listening over "fixing," self-awareness, modeling emotional regulation, and fostering open, nonjudgmental communication. The discussion explores cultural factors, the parent–teen feedback loop of anxiety, and holistic support options including therapy, boundaries, self-care, and mind–body practices like yoga.
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Kids These Days - with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud
Join Richard Hill in conversation with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud as they explore their new book Kids These Days. The discussion covers the challenges facing today's young people, how adults can better …
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Join Richard Hill in conversation with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud as they explore their new book Kids These Days. The discussion covers the challenges facing today's young people, how adults can better understand youth behavior, and the role of outdoor and experiential therapies in helping young people thrive. For more about the book go to https://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com/
Jessica Dibb | Breathwork & Psychotherapy
Jessica Dibb, author of the Norton book "Breathwork and Psychotherapy," shares her personal journey and professional work with breathwork and consciousness healing. Jessica discusses the therapeutic benefits …
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Jessica Dibb, author of the Norton book "Breathwork and Psychotherapy," shares her personal journey and professional work with breathwork and consciousness healing. Jessica discusses the therapeutic benefits and practical applications of breathwork, including its role in psychological healing, emotional regulation, and physical conditioning, while highlighting how modern society's stress has led to increased interest in breathwork practices. For more go to http://wwnorton.com/breath
Find Jessica at https://www.inspirationcommunity.org
For professional therapists go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net for more great content, magazine, courses and videos.
Ana Gomez | EMDR and Somatic Therapy
Ana Gomez talks about her new book EMDR-Sandtray-based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan and her work and philosophy. You can find out more about Ana at anagomez.org For the …
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Ana Gomez talks about her new book EMDR-Sandtray-based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan and her work and philosophy. You can find out more about Ana at anagomez.org For the professional therapist, go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/ for articles and course material.
In conversation with Niall Geoghegan
Richard and Niall discussed Niall's book on experiential therapy for treating trauma, which outlines 15 different therapeutic approaches and their applications. They explored the value and criteria of …
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Richard and Niall discussed Niall's book on experiential therapy for treating trauma, which outlines 15 different therapeutic approaches and their applications. They explored the value and criteria of experiential therapies, emphasizing the importance of engaging the emotional brain through various prompts and techniques. The conversation concluded with plans for a webinar series based on the book, covering different therapeutic approaches over 15 months, along with promotional offers and continuing education opportunities for practitioners. Niall also offers a 15% discount on the webinar series using the code "SOP15" and a 30% discount on the book through Routledge Press, available on the website experiential-psychotherapies.com.
In Conversation With Melanie Weller
Today Richard Hill talks to Melanie Weller about the body, time, and mental well being. To find out more about Melanie go to https://www.melanieweller.com/ For professionals go to …
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Today Richard Hill talks to Melanie Weller about the body, time, and mental well being. To find out more about Melanie go to https://www.melanieweller.com/
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Michael Alcee and the Upside of OCD
Richard Hill catches up once again with Michael Alcee to talk about Michael's new book "The Upside of OCD: flip the script to reclaim your life" You can find more on Michael and his book at …
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Richard Hill catches up once again with Michael Alcee to talk about Michael's new book "The Upside of OCD: flip the script to reclaim your life" You can find more on Michael and his book at https://michaelalcee.com/
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Ross Ellenhorn, Purple Crayons, and the art of drawing a life
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net Find out more about Ross Ellenhorn here https://www.ellenhorn.com/ross/
In Conversation with Dr Chris Aiken on "Bipolar, No So Much".
This interview features Richard Hill speaking with Dr. Chris Aiken, a psychiatrist and expert on mood disorders, with a special focus on bipolar disorder. Dr. Aiken discusses his work and his co-authored book …
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This interview features Richard Hill speaking with Dr. Chris Aiken, a psychiatrist and expert on mood disorders, with a special focus on bipolar disorder. Dr. Aiken discusses his work and his co-authored book with Dr. Jim Phelps, providing valuable insights into the complexities of treating bipolar disorder.
SoP members, listen to this podcast as a certificate course here https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/chris-aiken
In Conversation with Rita Princi-Hubbard
For more about Rita and her work, go to https://www.princiconsulting.com.au/ and https://www.in-ed.com.au/ For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
In conversation with Rebecca Mannis
Today Richard Hill talks to Dr. Rebecca Mannis about neuropsychology and working with children among other things. You can find more great content at our academy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/
In Conversation with Gilly Crow
Gilly Crow talks to Richard Hill about dreams and her new book "Wake Up To Your Dreams: An Exploration of Dreams and Dreaming" Don't forget to check us out at our SoP Academy
In Conversation with Ann Kelley & Sue Marriott
You can find out more about Ann and Sue, and their book, at Therapist Uncensored therapistuncensored.com For SoP subscribers you can find a short article, "Unlocking the Potential of Modern Attachment Theory …
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You can find out more about Ann and Sue, and their book, at Therapist Uncensored therapistuncensored.com
For SoP subscribers you can find a short article, "Unlocking the Potential of Modern Attachment Theory and Secure Relating", by Ann and Sue here thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/modern-attachment-theory
For professionals go to thescienceofpsychotherapy.net
Deborah Bryon on the wisdom of Andean shamanism and analytical psychology and psychotherapy
This conversation between Richard Hill and Deborah Bryon on the Science of Psychotherapy Podcast explores the intersection of analytical psychology, psychotherapy, and Andean shamanism. Bryon shares her journey …
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This conversation between Richard Hill and Deborah Bryon on the Science of Psychotherapy Podcast explores the intersection of analytical psychology, psychotherapy, and Andean shamanism. Bryon shares her journey from traditional psychological training to incorporating mystical and non-ordinary experiences into her practice, particularly through her work with Andean shamanism. They discuss the challenges and insights gained from integrating these diverse frameworks, emphasizing the importance of grounding mystical experiences in somatic understanding and the therapeutic process. The conversation also touches on quantum theory, fractal dynamics, and the role of metaphor in making sense of complex human experiences.
If you are a SoP member, go to the course page for this conversation: thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/deborah-bryon
In Conversation with Lou Cozolino
Richard Hill and Lou Cozolino discuss Lou's latest work, particularly the new edition of his influential book, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy. They highlight the significant additions to this edition …
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Richard Hill and Lou Cozolino discuss Lou's latest work, particularly the new edition of his influential book, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy. They highlight the significant additions to this edition, particularly the expanded focus on executive functioning. Lou mentions that he's been collaborating with colleagues on a new book that will delve deeper into executive functioning within clinical practice, using insights developed over several years. The conversation reflects their mutual respect and excitement about the evolving understanding of neuroscience in psychotherapy.
For more great Science of Psychotherapy go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/
Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy
Richard Hill talks to Matt Wotton and Graham Johnston (both therapists and co-founders of the London Centre for Applied Psychology) about their new book A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy: What it is …
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Richard Hill talks to Matt Wotton and Graham Johnston (both therapists and co-founders of the London Centre for Applied Psychology) about their new book A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy: What it is, why it works, how to get it.
You can find the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915220335
and you can find out more about the London Centre for Applied Psychology here https://www.lcap.co.uk/
Find Richard here https://www.richardhill.com.au/
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Kendall Schauermann talks Ketamine Therapy
Richard talks to therapist Kendall Schauermann about Ketamine assisted therapy. You can find out more about Kendall and Ketamine Therapy at http://www.madregawellness.com/ Find Richard here …
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Richard talks to therapist Kendall Schauermann about Ketamine assisted therapy.
You can find out more about Kendall and Ketamine Therapy at http://www.madregawellness.com/
Find Richard here https://www.richardhill.com.au/
Thanks for listening!
Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy!
Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee!
Please leave a review! (Reviews are fabulously important to us! On your podcast player you should find an option to review at the bottom of the main page for the podcast - after the list of available episodes) - Here's a link for iTunes. And please subscribe to our show!
You can also find our podcast at: The Science of Psychotherapy Podcast Homepage
Or check us out on YouTube
Grab a copy of our latest book!
7 Steps to Powerful Boundaries
Richard Hill talks to Merle Yoast, a full time writer, speaker and consultant. Merle is retired from private practice psychotherapy after 25 years, and now lectures and consults to help people make sense out of …
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Richard Hill talks to Merle Yoast, a full time writer, speaker and consultant. Merle is retired from private practice psychotherapy after 25 years, and now lectures and consults to help people make sense out of their lives and often the pain they are in, so they can move forward.
Find Merle here https://merleyost.com
Find Richard here https://www.richardhill.com.au/
Thanks for listening!
Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy!
Or you can simply buy us a cup of coffee!
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Or check us out on YouTube
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