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People Soup

Ross McIntosh
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Leadership
Behavioral Science
Psychological Flexibility
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Burnout
Anxiety
Compassion
Resilience
Self-Compassion
Self-Care
Grief
The Friday Towards Move Club
People Soup
Work
Personal Values
Cognitive Diffusion
Perspective Taking
Sleep

Grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. The name People Soup comes from a quote by Abraham Maslow: "A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting." I've always loved that idea because creativity isn't confined to art. It shows up in how we live, work, lead and relate to one another. Work often feels like a soup: a rich, sometimes bewildering mix... more

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I'm taking a short break from People Soup during August.

Before I do, I'd like to leave you with one final invitation.

Give yourself permission to stop.

Not forever.

Perhaps for ten minutes.

An afternoon.

Or even a few weeks.

In this final Peo... more

If your holiday had a soundtrack, what would it be?

Music has an extraordinary ability to transport us back to particular moments in our lives.

In this People Soup Quick Spoon, Ross invites you to use that deliberately: choose one song that represe... more

Have you ever unpacked your suitcase and, within three days, felt as though you'd never been away?

Recovery isn't simply about taking time away from work. What we do with that time matters too.

In this People Soup Quick Spoon, Ross invites you to t... more

We can spend ages planning a holiday.

Where we'll go. What we'll eat. What we'll see.

But perhaps there's another question worth asking:

Who do I want people to experience on this holiday?

In this People Soup Quick Spoon, Ross McIntosh invites yo... more

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Jess Lee
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Dr. Jill Stoddard
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Episode: Quick Spoon: Values over fear

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Ross McIntosh
Host of People Soup Quick Spoon and People Soup; facilitator of conversations grounded in contextual behavioral science.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Always engaging, interesting & relatable with useful take-aways

    I’ve been listening to People Soup since it began and I always, always come back it for more. Ross has a wonderful way of connecting with guests on the podcast. He traverses the reality of life with contextual behavioural science making it completely relatable, interesting and importantly useful, with its bite size take-away! Thank you Ross and guests for your dedication to bringing CBS to a wider audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dorret79
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Hits all the right notes

    I’ve been following Ross McIntosh for a while because I’m aware of his work in the field of psychology, but I hope others outside the field catch these podcasts too. Ross is a wonderfully warm and engaging interviewer who seems to ask all the right questions to elicit great information from his expert guests but the interviews still feel like a conversation over a coffee that we’ve all accidentally tuned into, but now that we’re here, we’re definitely staying to hear the end of these amazing sto... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheSpellingBeeQueen
    Ireland3 years ago
  • A joy

    A lovely podcast, Ross has a lovely way of chatting with people, and also has really interesting people to chat to. Listening both inspires and soothes me, reassuring me of my shared humanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaboosGothGirl
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I’ve been a guest on People Soup and so am certainly biased. However, I find that the way Ross hosts is endearing, informed and insightful, and that he manages to recruit guests that offer a lot of value to my own learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hywelsimba
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Fantastic

    People of psychology/behavior/and anyone, if you’re not listening yet, you are in for a treat! The sound quality and format are exceptional. Ross’s interviewing style makes you feel like you’re enjoying a cuppa with your closest friends - solving the problems of the universe together. I always feel a bit cheerier and more hopeful for our world after listening to People Soup. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate in Wyo
    United States5 years ago

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Resilience starts with staying human | Dr Rose Aghdami
Q: Why is it important to rethink resilience as thriving and staying human?
Because resilience should enable people to manage stress and adversity while staying connected to their values and emotions, rather than promoting a one-way sprint through exhaustion; the aim is sustainable resilience that supports well-being and meaningful relationships.
Resilience starts with staying human | Dr Rose Aghdami
Q: Could you give us a headline version of the FUEL model?
F stands for flexibility, focusing on flexible thoughts, feelings, behavior, and self-identity; U stands for using your internal and external resources; E stands for energize, prioritizing activities that recharge you; L stands for locate your control, strengthening internal locus of control so you can influence your experience rather than feeling at the mercy of circumstances.
The Richest Conversations: From Noise to Clarity with Miranda Birch
Q: What role does origin storytelling play in leadership development and team alignment?
Origin stories illuminate a leader's core motivations, values, and experiences, helping teams understand their direction, while also guiding the leader to delegate or empower in line with those foundations.
The Richest Conversations: From Noise to Clarity with Miranda Birch
Q: How can leaders balance being authentic with the need to maintain professional boundaries in public or internal communications?
She emphasizes that authenticity is about being thoughtful and responsible with what you share, using clear intent and boundaries to protect both the leader and the people involved, while still being genuinely human.
The Richest Conversations: From Noise to Clarity with Miranda Birch
Q: What inspired you to create The Richest Conversations and focus on short, 15-minute formats?
Miranda describes pivoting from broader media work to conversations that reveal deeper insights quickly, using 15-minute formats to help leaders feel at ease and to unlock essential truths that drive their organizations.

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What is People Soup about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show focused on leadership, work life, and human behavior through conversations grounded in behavioral science. Episodes center on practical, real-world takeaways—from pausing before action, managing reactions, and strengthening self-awareness to fostering authentic, humane workplace cultures. The format blends personal stories, clinical concepts, and actionable prompts, making complex ideas accessible for professionals, managers, and individuals aiming to apply evidence-based insights at work and in daily life. A notable strength is the host's warm, conversational style that helps guests translate theory into tangible practices, while recurring themes emphasize values-led leadership, compassionate communication, and resilience... more

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1. Dr. Rose Aghdami
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3. Dr. Joe Gray
4. Dr. Joanne Gray
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6. Eric Goodman
7. Jess Lee
8. Jill Stoddard

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