The Adversity Psychologist Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo

Podcast Show Notes
Series 8 Episode 5
Guest:
In this episode I talk to Dr Kirsty Harris about her lived experience of endometriosis. Kirsty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘Coping with Endometriosis- Bringing Compassion to Pain Shame & Uncertainty.
We cover:
·     What exactly is endometriosis
·     How it can impact both our physical and psychological health
·     The impact on our identity and relationship with ourselves and others.
·     Using compassion-based therapy to manage endometriosis.
·     Creating a shift in how to talk about and support those with endometriosis
Find Kirty:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-harris-258628137/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.instagram.com/dr_k_harris/

Kirsty’s Book: Coping with Endometriosis
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coping-Endometriosis-Bringing-Compassion-Uncertainty/dp/191411034X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Useful Links:
Endometriosis UK
https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/
Menstrual Health Project
https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc
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Podcast Show Notes
Series 8 Episode 4
Guest:
In the second of a two episodes on Suicide, I talk to Suicide Prevention Trainer Rose Rowkins. Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation suicide prevention training.
We cover:
·     Conversations around suicide- why is it hard to talk about suicide
·     Why should we start conversations around suicide- saving lives.
·     Creating change- teaching others to have conversations around suicide.
·     Safeguarding and involving others
·     How to learn more- suicide prevention training.
Find Rose:
Website: Start The conversation
https://www.starttheconversation.uk/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roserowkins/?originalSubdomain=uk

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/start_the_conv/

Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc
If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes
Series 8 Episode 3
Guest:
In this episode I talk to actor, comedian & writer Chris Willoughby about his lived experience of mental health and getting people talking.
We cover:
·     Chris’s journey with depression and suicide
·     Starting conversations about mental health.
·     Men and mental health – breaking barriers to conversations
·     Getting Britain Talking- how we can create change in how we talk about mental health.
 
Find Chris:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souperman1479?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/


Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc
If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes
Series 8 Episode 2
Guest:
In this episode I talk to Entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, Founder of Connected Brighton about connection people through local businesses.
We cover:
-Vulnerability and finding your authentic self
-Lyndsey’s journey with fertility.
-Developing the hugely successful Connected Brighton
-Hidden loneliness and our need for connection
-Connecting people and barriers to connection


Find Lindsey:

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-clay/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-brighton/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/lyndseyclaycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/connectedbrighton/

Website
https://www.connectedbrighton.com/

Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc
If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes
Series 8 Episode 1
Guest:
In this episode I talk to Dr Jenny Weall, Clinical Psychologist about childhood sexual abuse. Jenny has bravely shared her story including how she has navigated the criminal justice system. 
We cover:
- Jenny’s personal story
- Her journey with the criminal justice system.
- Advocating for change and supporting others
Find Jenny

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-weall-6630a341/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes
Series 7 Episode 8
Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory FND Part II
In this episode Dr Michelle Gregory Returns to talk more about FND.
To listen to Part I of our discussion refer to series 7 episode 6 where we talked about what FND is and barriers to getting a diagnosis.
Michelle is a Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder and Long Covid. She works with neurodiverse young people, as well as adults to help them recover from and live a better life with a long-term health problem. She also has lived experience of FND, which means she not only have clinical expertise, but she understands what it is like to live with and recover from a misunderstood health condition which involves brain/body/mind connections.
This time we cover:
-      Rehabilitation for FND – multi professional
-      Sourcing help and how this work.
 
Find Dr Michelle
Website: https://www.chesworthpsychology.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesworthpsychology/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-gregory-94a277110/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wix
FND hope website: https://www.fndhope.org.uk/
Neurosymptoms.org : https://neurosymptoms.org/en/
Support Links
The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links
Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk
Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.