The Psychology of Almost Everything

Ever wondered about your choice of partner? Have you ever asked yourself what do you need to do, psychologically, to keep your partnership going? If so, then this interview with psychoanalyst Mary Morgan, author of “A Couple State of Mind”, will probably answer your questions.

Have you ever thought it isn’t worth voting because the government always gets in? Or that if voting could change anything they wouldn’t let us do it? Terry Ilott makes the case that our hard-won democracy, despite its faults and its vulnerability to populist takeover, is well worth defending. The best way to do that, he argues, is via a much-needed constitutional makeover.

Who was Mrs Melanie Klein? What were her unique contributions to psychoanalytic work with children? How helpful are her ideas about the different psychological positions? To answer these questions Peter and Stewart talk to Dr Kate Pugh, who is a Training Analyst with the British Psychoanalytic Society 

The Psychology of Anger: Have you ever wondered about the difference between anger and aggression? Do you feel furious about some of the geopolitical forces completely out of your control? If so, then psychoanalyst Josh Cohen’s comments about his remarkable book,  “All The Rage: Why Anger Drives the World” will have much to say to you.
 

The Psychology of Politics: Ever wondered how Abraham Maslow’s "Hierarchy of Needs" could be applied to politics? In this episode writer and commentator Terry Ilott uses Maslow’s framework to show how neoliberalism has failed to meet the needs of the majority. He also offers some practical suggestions about what we can do to repair the damage.

Ever wondered whether your low mood meets the diagnostic criteria for clinical depression? Or whether your neatness and tidiness means that you have OCD? If so, then this episode is for you. Peter and Stewart are joined by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Robert Cohen who, in his straightforward way, provides crystal clear answers. 

Retired psychoanalyst Anthony Cantle tells Stewart and Peter all about Gustav Mahler’s complicated relationship with his wife, Alma.

Peter and Stewart interview retired psychoanalyst Anthony Cantle about the life and work of Gustav Mahler.

As part of our series on Crime and Punishment, Stewart and Peter interview retired Detective Chief Inspector Roy Ledingham about the genesis of the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).

Stewart and Peter interview Emily Handyside, who coaches the Welsh National Netball team.