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People Soup

People Soup
Psychological Flexibility
Behavioral Science
Mental Health
Self-Care
Personal Values
Sleep
Perspective Taking
Cognitive Diffusion
Anxiety
Professor Louise Mchugh
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Coaching
Wellness
Workplace Communication
ACBS Conference
Healthcare
Dublin
Diana Hill
Elizabeth Newton
Contextual Behavioral Science

A podcast exploring work, leadership, and being human through real conversations — grounded in behavioural science and full of practical ideas you can apply straight away.

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Latest Episodes

You don’t need fear to disappear before you act.

In this Quick Spoon, Jill Stoddard shares what it looks like to take action in the presence of fear — guided by your values.

People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — ... more

We often treat our thoughts as facts — but what if they’re just… thoughts?

In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard explores how creating space from your thinking can change your actions.

Less autopilot. More choice.

People Soup: Real conversations ... more

What if your inner critic had a name… and you didn’t have to believe it?

In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard shares a simple but powerful technique for creating distance from self-doubt.

“Not today, Kevin” might be exactly what you need.

People... more

“If I have to convince myself I’m extraordinary… it’s never going to happen.”

In this Quick Spoon, Dr. Jill Stoddard shares a powerful truth: confidence isn’t a prerequisite for action.

A short, practical insight into moving forward — even when yo... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jill Stoddard
Psychologist, author, podcaster, and expert in acceptance and commitment therapy
ACBS/psychology
Episode: Dr Jill Stoddard: Imposter Thoughts, Courage, and Doing It Anyway
Miranda Birch
Former BBC journalist and founder of The Richest Conversations
The Richest Conversations
Episode: The Power of Listening at Work with Miranda Birch
Yass Rad
Founder of We Were Unpublished, part-time consultant at Affinity Health at Work, and a PhD student researching perfectionism in the workplace.
We Were Unpublished
Episode: We Were Unpublished with Yass Rad
Dr. Joe Oliver
Clinical psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Episode: Navigating Life Transitions with Dr Joe Oliver
Dr. Ben Sedley
Clinical psychologist, author, and speaker
Episode: Navigating Mental Health with Dr Ben Sedley
Dr. Ben Askew
A professional discussing behavior change and psychological concepts through the film Frozen.
Episode: Let it go - with Dr Ben Askew
Dr. Ryan Kemp
Clinical psychologist, director of therapies at a large NHS Trust, author, and chair of the Division of Clinical Psychology in the British Psychological Society.
NHS Trust
Episode: Compassionate Leadership with Dr Ryan Kemp
Dr. David Gillanders
Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Meet Dr David Gillanders - The University of Edinburgh
Dr. Anne Finucane
Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Meet Dr Anne Finucane - Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow

Host

Ross McIntosh
Host of the show focusing on work, leadership, and human behavior through 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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The show blends science with real-world applications, keeping it relevant.
Engaging host with warm, insightful interviews and practical takeaways.
High-quality sound and thoughtful guests make complex topics accessible.
Listeners love the conversational style that feels like a coffee chat with experts.

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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.
The Power of Listening at Work with Miranda Birch
Q: How did Miranda's career in journalism shape her approach to conversations at work?
Her background in interviewing diverse people taught her to listen deeply, enter others' worlds, and create space for voices to be heard, which informs her method of The Richest Conversations and her belief that listening changes minds and outcomes.
We Were Unpublished with Yass Rad
Q: So tell us what a systematic review is. Just in brief, give us the headlines.
A systematic review pulls together all the relevant studies on a specific research question to gain overarching conclusions about what's been said and done.

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This show centers on work, leadership, and human behavior through accessible conversations grounded in behavioral science. Episodes frequently explore real-world applications of ACT, workplace well-being, and organizational psychology, often featuring researchers, clinicians, and practitioners who bridge theory with practical strategies. A standout quality is the host's warm, curious interview style that makes complex ideas feel relatable, with takeaways that listeners can apply right away. The format often blends personal stories, actionable techniques, and reflections on modern work life, making it useful for professionals seeking better workplace dynamics, personal growth, and evidence-based insights.

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People Soup launched 8 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on People Soup include:

1. Dr. Jill Stoddard
2. Miranda Birch
3. Yass Rad
4. Dr. Joe Oliver
5. Dr. Ben Sedley
6. Dr. Ben Askew
7. Dr. Ryan Kemp
8. Dr. David Gillanders

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