Psychology, Actually

What if trauma isn't over because your brain still thinks you're in danger? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by clinical psychologist and EMDR trainer Dr Alex Button to explore how EMDR therapy works, why PTSD develops, and how trauma can affect grief, anxiety and everyday life.
Discover the three core PTSD symptom groups, the difference between big and small traumas, and why EMDR helps the brain recognise: "That was then; this is now."
#EMDR #Trauma #PTSD
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 What is EMDR therapy?
00:43 The history of EMDR
02:00 How trauma affects the brain
03:15 Why trauma feels like it's happening again
05:20 Why EMDR isn't just eye movements
07:15 How bilateral stimulation works
09:12 PTSD symptoms explained
14:56 Trauma and grief
19:06 How EMDR helps people reconnect with life
23:19 A powerful EMDR client story
24:35 Why trauma still feels present
27:31 Is EMDR overwhelming?
31:21 Why proper EMDR training matters
32:56 EMDR qualifications explained
37:04 Dr Alex Button's EMDR training 41:29 Where to learn more

Links:
📲 Connect with Dr Alex here:
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Website: https://drbutton-emdrtraining.co.uk/
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📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
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💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
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© Dr Marianne Trent

Are you always trying to improve yourself or is it time to accept where you are?
In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent explores self-acceptance, perfectionism, alcohol, and the pressure to keep optimising ourselves.
💬 Where do you draw the line between growth and acceptance?
#InnerWork #SelfAcceptance #MentalHealth
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🎧 Stay Connected With Me
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💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
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📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

⚠️ Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent

Most people think Tourette's is just swearing, but that's one of the biggest myths.
In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent and clinical psychologist Dr Jason Codner explore what Tourette's syndrome is really like, how it affects everyday life, common misconceptions, diagnosis, treatment, and the support available.
#tourettesyndrome #MentalHealth #psychology #tourettes
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
00:50 What Is Tourette's Syndrome?
02:01 Why Tourette's Is Now Called a Neurodevelopmental Condition
02:44 How Tourette's Affects Everyday Life
05:01 The BBC Awards Incident & Common Misunderstandings
08:43 Media Portrayals & Public Perception
11:35 Can Tourette's Be Funny?
13:34 Living, Working & Thriving with Tourette's
16:11 Inclusion in Psychology & Healthcare
17:40 Can Tourette's Be Treated?
22:51 Who Is More Likely to Develop Tourette's?
24:36 How Is Tourette's Diagnosed?
27:49 Relationships, Parenthood & Tourette's
30:13 Conditions That Can Look Like Tourette's
31:39 Managing Severe Tics & Self-Injury
34:05 New Treatments & Wearable Technology
36:35 The Biggest Myths About Tourette's
38:20 Final Thoughts & Resources

Links:
📲 Connect with Dr Jason Codner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jason-codner-32a12b15a/
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity
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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.
© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book
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Check it out, leave a review or buy your copy here: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

What if the story you've been telling yourself isn't true? In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent explores why change is possible, how curiosity can transform your life, and why seeking the right support could change everything.
💬 What would you change if you could?
#psychology #MentalHealth #selfgrowth
💡 Want to support the channel? Like, comment, and share this episode!
#psychologypodcast #chooseyourself
📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries
✉️ Email: Info@GoodThinkingPsychology.co.uk
🎧 Stay Connected With Me
🌍 Aspiring Psychologists Website: www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk
🌍 Good Thinking Psychology Website: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
💼 LinkedIn: Dr Marianne Trent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices
🐦 Twitter/X: @DrMarianneTrent
📸 Instagram: @DrMarianneTrent
🎵 TikTok: @DrMarianneTrent.

📚 My Books on Amazon
📖 The Grief Collective → https://amzn.to/4hNHru5
📖 The Clinical Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/3ErIEJs
📖 The Aspiring Psychologist Collective → https://amzn.to/4jSxc9N
📖 Talking Heads: Stories of Psychology & Mental Health → https://amzn.to/3EvbKaN
📖 An Autistic Anthology: Neuro-Narratives of Mental Health Professionals → https://amzn.to/3WXBpz9

⚠️ Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book
This episode is brought to you by The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book.
Check it out, leave a review or buy your copy here: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

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Can your brain learn to regulate itself?
🧠 Discover how neurofeedback works, what the latest research says, and why it's becoming one of the most talked-about approaches in mental health.
In this episode, Dr Marianne Trent speaks with Dr Madeleine Roantree about anxiety, trauma, ADHD, PTSD, sleep, brain regulation, and the future of neurofeedback.
#Neurofeedback #MentalHealth #psychology
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
00:47 What is Neurofeedback?
01:20 How Neurofeedback Works
04:38 Broken Hand, Pain & The Nervous System
07:54 What Conditions Can Neurofeedback Help?
11:32 Trauma, PTSD & Nervous System Regulation
14:44 What Happens During a Neurofeedback Session?
18:23 ADHD, Autism & Real-Life Results
21:42 What Does the Research Say? 24:58 Risks, Side Effects & Safety
26:53 Migraines, Cost & Access
28:37 Personal Experiences with Neurofeedback
31:09 Final Thoughts
31:48 Where to Learn More

Links:
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Connect with Dr Madeleine Roantree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinemasonpsychologist/
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278 or to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwjrIP_jatiqlAivJE2mgQ/join
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity
Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:
If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.
© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book
This episode is brought to you by The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book.
Check it out, leave a review or buy your copy here: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0