The Abnormal Psychologist

TAP has been very important to me but I need to slow down.  I need to practice what I preach – I need to look after myself.  And part of that process of recognising what is really important is letting go of something  – for now – anyway.   I have projects planned and would love you to be a part of it http://www.carriethomsoncasey.com/contact/  I’ve loved having you the TAP listener with me today and every other day that you take the time to listen to my thoughts and those of my guests.  The Abnomral Psychologist was just one way for me to connect with you – I am over at www.carriethomsoncasey.com.  I hope that you have found TAP a place where you could hear real people’s stories and give you real ideas so that you can realise your potential.  Take care  Thank you for joining me and see you again soon.

Carrie interviews the innovative chef Monica Topliss – Australia’s leading Gluten Free chef and author of Topliss In The Kitchen – about her story and her passion for food.  Monica shares her story and shares her tips and strategies for health and well being. http://www.monicatopliss.com/    

Earlier in the year referrals for Separation Anxiety start to come in.  Carrie shares with you the diagnostic criteria for Separation Anxiety as well as some strategies for parents and carers.

After lots of emails requesting more information on men and mental health Carrie has released a special edition on issues effecting men.  This episode includes signs and symptoms, strategies and how to get help.

Leah Hechtman is an extraordinary Naturopath who has an amazing influence on the industry and has even co written a text book that is now used in Naturopathy and Nutrition courses.  Leah is the Director of  The Natural Health and Fertility Centre and was recently the President of the National Herbalists Association.  Leah discusses what we should all be doing to have good health.

Carrie looks at how we can challenge the idea that we are flawed – it’s just our core beliefs that have such an influence on us.  One way of understanding our core beliefs is to look at schemas. http://www.schematherapy.com/

Pete Smith is a psychologist in rural NSW and an Indigenous Australian  He shares with us what it means to be a Kamilaroi man and an understanding of being part of a collective culture.  Pete shares some beautiful wisdom around our interior world, spirituality and feeling connected.

Janella and Carrie met three years ago when Carrie was running a wellness event.  Janella and Carrie have a big catch up after not seeing each other for a few years and press the record button so you can listen in.  Topics covered include adrenals, menopause, love, self love, meditation and “forest” dwelling. NB Dear TAP Listener – Janella and I had discussed miscarriage earlier so it may seem that we glossed over it toward the end of the interview.  We have both experienced miscarriage and acknowledge our grief and the grief that others may experience.  

Anitra from Surgical Realities talks to me about research on the role of virtual reality in improving health outcomes.  Absolutely fascinating!

Discussion around surviving your Festive Season.  Such as separating worry from problem solving.  Setting your intentions for who you want to be when interacting with others. Lifeline is available if you need support of 13 11 14

TAP listeners would be aware that Carrie is in the process of an epic interstate move.  Carrie interviews psychologist Christine McCleod around her research on the psychology of moving and how to adjust to big changes in your life.  In particular Christine discusses helping children cope with change

Marcus Pearce CEO of The Wellness Couch and Founder of the Exceptional Life Blueprint shares his experiences in creating the How Do You Fly summit.  He interviewed the finest in the health and wellness industry about what’s “behind the curtain”  and how they rebuilt themselves after major setbacks.  This episode has a few naughty words in it – if you are easily offended by such words,  frankness, raw emotion and honesty – avert your ears!

Psychology is a profession that takes itself very seriously and rightly so.  We often study for at least six years in the behavioural sciences and work with people in distress.  I am so curious about how other professions view disorder and their strategies to resolve problems.  Natalie Ubl Grant is a beautiful soul that wants people to be free of emotional pain that holds them back… sounds familiar…   Sometimes the language is different but we have more in common than we do differences.

Carrie is in overdrive trying to balance closing one practice an building another, speaking events, Associate Diploma in Nutritional Medicine/Naturopathy, closing down the bricks and mortar store, family, a tooth extraction AND moving to Queensland.  Hear the gritty parts of the guilt, grind and where inspiration came from.

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia’s Leading Parenting Experts and he shares with us his parenting journey.  Dr Coulson is brutally honest about his early parenting and how he made profound changes to his life to become a parenting expert.  Lots of great tips for all grown ups, not just parents.

Jacki Short (Psychologist) discusses the importance of play for all ages and play in the therapeutic context.

An episode with Spa Chef and Clinical Nutritionist who has been my mentor and mentor to many others in the wellness industry.

Episode 51 is a discussion across a few topics: Domestic violence – how to get help.  The importance of our expectations (of outcome) in terms of motivation. www.theline.org.au https://www.psychology.org.au/publications/inpsych/

  Jabe is a Functional Medicine Naturopath and we talk about all sorts of topics from over achieving, stress hormones and weight management, mindfulness, anchoring good habits and juggling!

Today I interview commended writer and psychologist Jane Turner Goldsmith www.turnergoldsmith.com regarding her article that discusses both her own experiences and the research around the psychotherapeutic benefits of expressive writing.   Jane shares her story of loss and how writing about her trauma was beneficial for her.  Jane also discusses Csikszentmihalyi’s (pronounced cheeks-sent-me-high!) research on “flow”. InPsych magazine can be found https://www.psychology.org.au/publications/inpsych/