This week Cass chats with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork about the power of the breath to reduce stress and anxiety, heal your body, create clarity in your mind and connect with your intuition. Samantha ...
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The Healing Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly
This week Cass talks with Dr Ann Kelley, licensed psychologist and co-host of the Therapist Uncensored podcast, about the importance of updating our understanding of attachment styles and the limitations of categorising ourse...
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The Key to Successful Relationships with Dr Ann Kelley
Cass chats with Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward Podcast and creator of the Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy blog and website, about her decision to leave behind her partying days in order to be a happier, less anxious, mo...
Cass answers a listener question about what to do when you feel disappointed by people in your life. She shares ideas about how to manage your expectations, how to take responsibility for your own part in the situation, and h...
Cass explains why 'mindset' approaches to overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome are limited and won't achieve a lasting transformation and what you need to do instead. She shares how imposter syndrome is an activation ...
Dr Sue Johnson is a psychologist, author, a pioneer in the psychology of relationships and the creator of Emotionally Focused therapy, which focuses on creating secure emotional bonds between partners. EFT is widely acknowled...
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Cracking the Code on Relationships with Dr Sue Johnson
In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. Sh...
Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a ...
In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as ...
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Understanding Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It
Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world.Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her ...
Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self.Cass and Sara discuss: ...
Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman ...
Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normall...
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The human capacity for cruelty with Dr Gwen Adshead
Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a...
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Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith
Not all of us have experienced huge childhood trauma. We’ve not been neglected, or physically, emotionally, or sexually abused in our formative years, and even today, there may not be anything inherently wrong with our life. ...
As promised, this week Cass gives us a little history lessons in modern psychology and the evolution of therapy over the last 30-40 years. We've certainly come a long way since the days of reward or punishment. But what are t...
Cass gets a lot of questions about accessing psychology services within Australia. It's not the most linear or straightforward of processes, between Medicare rebates, GP visits, and mental health plans... it can be quite conf...
ADHD, especially in adult women, has been a hot topic on social media of late... with questions being raised around its diagnosis being a current trend. Even more so, since the BBC Panorama program, released an expose on priv...
In this episode, Cass Dunn answers another listener question. This time around the links between unhealthy spending habits and childhood trauma.Why is it that sometimes when we find ourselves in times of stress, we hit the sh...
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Why do we compulsively shop and spend? Let's talk money and trauma
Debbie Haski-Leventhal grew up inside a religious cult. She escaped at 18 years old, after experiencing a life of abuse, poverty and servitude, and wondered if she’d ever experience a life of purpose and meaning.Debbie went o...
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Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal
In this week’s episode Cass is joined by Lyndi Cohen - also known as the Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi is an anti diet dietitian, best selling author, and host of the ‘No Wellness Wankery’ podcast. Her latest book is Your Weight i...
Have you heard about 'schemas' and 'schema therapy' but don't quite understand how it works? Responding to a listener voicemail, I explain schema therapy and walk through the 18 maladaptive schemas to help you understand them...
Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to repr...
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Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil
Are you curious about how different styles of attachment are ingrained in us from when we are infants? Understanding different attachment styles that may be affecting your day to day life can help you heal and become stronger...
