Episode 10 – Intuition and Expertise
In episode 10, host Elliot discusses intuition and expertise with Dr Philippe Chassy. Before this, Elliot welcomes two new hosts for the podcast, Appey and Miriam.
Episode 9 – Consciousness
In episode 9, host Elliot discusses consciousness and the issues surrounding researching the topic with Dr Alexis Makin.
Episode 7 – Problems in Psychology Series: Part 1
This is the first of our Problems in Psychology series. Elliot and Dr Paul Christiansen discuss the issues within social science research, such as the replication crisis, and provide possible…
Episode 6 – The Biomedical Model of Mental Health
In this episode, Elliot and Professor Peter Kinderman discuss the biomedical model of mental health and the potential for a shift to social-based therapies for those experiencing mental distress.
Breastfeeding celebration week: “Breastfeeding moms have superpowers, for real”
The poem below beautifully captures the mutually responsive and growth-orientated relationship between a mother and infant during breastfeeding. “She feeds her baby and it is the first loving touch she has…
Improving ADHD-Related Sleep Problems
Sleep Kid provides the information and resources you need to get a better night’s sleep; this includes the latest research, actionable insights, sleep trackers, sleep products, and much more. Our…
Why Sleep is Essential to College Students’ Mental Health
Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just leave you feeling and looking tired the next day. The quality and quantity of sleep you get has a massive impact on both your…
Episode 5 – Psychoactive Substances and Mental Health
In this fifth episode, Elliot and Dr Carl Roberts discuss the effects of psychoactive substances (i.e. ketamine) and their role in treating mental disorders.
Guest Episode 1 – Caring for a loved one with dementia
PsychLiverpool introduces its first special guest podcast. These guest episodes include discussions between Psychologists and other professionals covering a variety of topics. In this episode, our guest host Dr Warren…
Episode 4 – Revisiting Rat Park
In this podcast, Elliot revisits the Rat Park studies with Dr Suzi Gage. These studies were at the forefront of the biopsychosocial approach to understanding addiction. The methodological benefits and…