Psychology, Actually

Psychology, Actually

Dr Marianne Trent 255 - Why We Numb Our Pain | Trauma, Alcohol & Emotional Avoidance

🎙️ Psychology, Actually with Dr Marianne Trent is a podcast about what’s really going on beneath the surface of our lives. Through conversations with psychologists, professionals, and inspiring guests, we explore the psychology shaping our work, our relationships, and our inner worlds bringing together clinical insight with genuine human understanding. This show was previously known as The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, and while it continues to support aspiring and qualified psychologists, it has grown into something broader. Because psychology doesn’t just shape our careers, it influences how we parent, how we grieve, how we connect, and how we cope when life doesn’t go to plan. Alongside expert interviews, Dr Marianne Trent shares reflective solo episodes - making sense of complex human experiences with compassion, curiosity, and clarity. Featuring conversations with leading voices in psychology including Professor Paul Gilbert, Dr Lucy Johnstone, and Dr Martha Deiros Collado - the podcast brings together a range of perspectives on what it means to live, work, and think psychologically. New episodes are released every Monday at 6am (UK time). Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a qualified practitioner, or simply someone interested in understanding yourself and others more deeply, this podcast offers thoughtful conversations that stay with you. If you value the show please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Episodes

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Why We Numb Our Pain | Trauma, Alcohol & Emotional Avoidance

12 Aug 2026
254-

What Is EMDR Therapy? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

07 Aug 2026
253-

Self-Acceptance vs Self-Optimisation: Which Wins?

06 Aug 2026
252-

What Is Tourette's Syndrome Really Like? A Clinical Psychologist Explains

31 Jul 2026
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What If You've Been Wrong About Yourself

26 Jul 2026