The Abnormal Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist Carrie Thomson-Casey chats with you about everyday mind, body and life matters to inspire you to have the life that you want. You will hear discussions and interviews around how to improve your everyday mental health, your nutrition , movement and exercise we well as health and well being product reviews.

TAP 68: The Final TAP Episode

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 […] The post TAP 68: The Final TAP Episode appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

02-23
28:46

TAP 67 : Monica Topliss – Gorgeous Gluten Free Chef

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/     The post TAP 67 : Monica Topliss – Gorgeous Gluten Free Chef appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

02-16
30:21

TAP 66: SPECIAL EDITION: Separation Anxiety

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. The post TAP 66: SPECIAL EDITION: Separation Anxiety appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

02-09
26:48

TAP 65: SPECIAL EDITION: Men and Mental Health

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. The post TAP 65: SPECIAL EDITION: Men and Mental Health appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

02-02
27:07

TAP 64: Leah Hechtman Naturopath Extraordinaire

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 […] The post TAP 64: Leah Hechtman Naturopath Extraordinaire appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

01-26
34:36

TAP 63: Carrie on how our core beliefs shape out thoughts and behaviours

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/ The post TAP 63: Carrie on how our core beliefs shape out thoughts and behaviours appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

01-19
33:31

TAP 62: Pete Psychologist and Kamilaroi Man

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. The post TAP 62: Pete Psychologist and Kamilaroi Man appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

01-12
33:44

TAP 61: Janella and Carrie catch up and discuss adrenals, menopause and happiness

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 […] The post TAP 61: Janella and Carrie catch up and discuss adrenals, menopause and happiness appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

01-05
33:53

TAP 60: Anitra informs us on the lastest in Virtual Reality in Healthcare

Anitra from Surgical Realities talks to me about research on the role of virtual reality in improving health outcomes.  Absolutely fascinating! The post TAP 60: Anitra informs us on the lastest in Virtual Reality in Healthcare appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

12-29
29:15

TAP 59: Carrie on how to survive the festive season

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 The post TAP 59: Carrie on how to survive the festive season appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

12-22
26:15

TAP 58: Christine McLeod is an expert on the psychology of moving house and coping with change

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 The post TAP 58: Christine McLeod is an expert on the psychology of moving house and coping with change appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

12-15
27:31

TAP 57: Marcus Pearce on How Do You Fly after a S**t Sandwich

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 […] The post TAP 57: Marcus Pearce on How Do You Fly after a S**t Sandwich appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

12-08
29:40

TAP 56: Natalie Ubl Grant talks to me about how energy and healing

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 […] The post TAP 56: Natalie Ubl Grant talks to me about how energy and healing appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

12-01
25:34

TAP 55: Carrie in Overwhelm and Inspiration from Inside the Champion’s Mind

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. The post TAP 55: Carrie in Overwhelm and Inspiration from Inside the Champion’s Mind appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

11-24
27:36

TAP 54: Dr Justin Coulson and Happy Families

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. The post TAP 54: Dr Justin Coulson and Happy Families appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

11-17
01:04:03

TAP 53: Jacki Short (Psychologist) on being playful and therapeutic play

Jacki Short (Psychologist) discusses the importance of play for all ages and play in the therapeutic context. The post TAP 53: Jacki Short (Psychologist) on being playful and therapeutic play appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

11-10
29:13

TAP 52: Sam Gowing – Spa Chef and Clinical Nutritionist

An episode with Spa Chef and Clinical Nutritionist who has been my mentor and mentor to many others in the wellness industry. The post TAP 52: Sam Gowing – Spa Chef and Clinical Nutritionist appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

11-03
33:39

TAP 51: Carrie talks across topics domestic violence, motivation and expectations

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/ The post TAP 51: Carrie talks across topics domestic violence, motivation and expectations appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

10-27
31:16

TAP 49: Story-making and storytelling – exploring the therapeutic benefits

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”. […] The post TAP 49: Story-making and storytelling – exploring the therapeutic benefits appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

10-13
34:28

TAP 48: Real Stories: Wendy’s Wellness Breakthroughs … to be continued…

Meet Wendy – she is just like you an me.   It is her ability to re-calibrate her efforts that has her making breakthroughs.  It is her – adjust to the struggle, fight, one foot in front of the other, persist, find success, OK new goal, love it  – attitude that inspires me.  Hear her […] The post TAP 48: Real Stories: Wendy’s Wellness Breakthroughs … to be continued… appeared first on Carrie Thomson Casey.

10-06
30:35

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