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The Adversity Psychologist

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
Mental Health
Beyond the Clippers
Danny Turner
Vedic Meditation
Resilience
Bibliotherapy
ADHD
Self-Advocacy
London
Authentic Relationships
Survivors Of Bereavement By Suicide (SOBS)
Suicide Loss
Menominds
Menopause
Listening
Knitting
Barbering Industry
Mindfulness
Self‑compassion
Reading

Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulate... more

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Series 13 Episode 1

Guest: Nicholas Akosa

In this episode I talk with Nicholas Akosa about his experience of heart and lung failure and his pioneering work into genetic therapies to help others too. An absolute must listen episo... more

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Series 12 Episode 12

Guest: Menominds

In this episode I talk to Victoria Brookbank Co-Founder of Menominds about the importance of supporting your emotional health during menopause.

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• The background behind Menominds ... more

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Series 12 Episode 11

Guest: Thomas Tenney

In this episode I talk with Thomas Tenney, Counsellor, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Author of “The weight of Grace’ a parable of compassion, resilience and hope.

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• How grief... more

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Series 12 Episode 10

Guest: Josie Jakub

In this episode I talk with Josie Jakub, CEO of Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). An incredibly powerful and much needed episode to make.

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• Having conversations about... more

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Victoria Brookbank
Co-founder of Menominds; founder of Minds That Work
Menominds; Minds That Work
Episode: Menominds- Mental Health during Menopause
Thomas Tenney
Author and advocate of meaningful connection, Honor the Struggle
Honor the Struggle (non-profit)
Episode: Finding purpose - Helping others to be seen, understood and less alone
Vinko Anthony
Founder of Beau Brummel Introductions, expert in gay men's long-term relationships
Beau Brummel Introductions
Episode: Authentically You- Creating Meaningful Long Term Relationships in This Modern World
John Massingham
Youth worker in London with a background in playwork and forest schools
London Borough youth services
Episode: Supporting the Youths of Today - Developing Authentic Relationships to Better Understand
Suzy Reading
Chartered Psychologist, author of multiple titles
Author; Psychologist
Episode: Permission to be selfish- Promoting self advocacy for woman
Krystle McGilvery
Money and behavioral specialist; Chartered Accountant
Episode: ADHD and Managing Money- reducing shame and meaningful solutions
Dr Anna Agnieszka Pytlowana
Clinical psychologist, author of Coping With Bereavement
UK-based clinical psychologist, author
Episode: Coping with Bereavement- Understanding and Processing Loss
Bijal Shah
Author and practitioner of BiblioTherapy
BiblioTherapy (author's practice)
Episode: Bibliotherapy- Let reading empower you and your wellbeing!
Sara Susak
General manager of legal and corporate affairs at a food manufacturing company; author of Yuru, Find the Guru Within You; meditation teacher and founder of Medi Steady Go
Self‑described as a meditation teacher and corporate executive
Episode: "YouRu"- Find your inner Guru after traumatic life events

Host

Dr. Tara Quinterillo
Host focusing on adversity, resilience, and practical psychology for wellbeing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Informative authentic supportive

    It has been truly informative and helpful to hear Tara discuss so many areas with lead professionals who are making progress and new discoveries in areas hitherto closed off to neurodiverse people or indeed women. Best podcast I’ve listened to in a long long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cantabhistorian2005
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • So informative

    I am loving this podcast. So many gems across the 3 episodes I have listened to so far delivered in a kind, engaging manner. A reminder that the world is great, and when adversity arises there are ways to successfully navigate our challenges, especially if we embrace the range of guidance this podcast shares.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkBerro
    Australia4 years ago
  • The adversity psychologist

    I love listening to Dr Tara and guests on these podcasts!

    Tara is very insightful, calming and knowledgeable and I look forward to the next episode.

    Powerful, helpful stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbie L G
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's calm, insightful approach and the richness of guest insights.
Audiences appreciate accessible psychology applied to real-life adversity.
Guests are described as authentic and evidence-informed, with powerful resilience stories.
The show is valued for practical tools and compassionate storytelling.

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Menominds- Mental Health during Menopause
Q: Would you like to properly introduce yourself?
Victoria Brookbank introduces herself as the co-founder of Menominds and explains her background in workplace mental health and her collaboration with Hayley White to create Menominds, plus her broader experience with Minds That Work.
Supporting the Youths of Today - Developing Authentic Relationships to Better Understand
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about what's brought you on today?
I'm John Massingham, a youth worker in London with a caseload of referred young people, and I bring a background in early years, playwork, and community youth work to discuss how we support youth today.
"Knitting is Therapeutic" Using Knitting for Mental Health With Dr Mia Hobbs
Q: What are some practical ways therapists can incorporate knitting into sessions or practice?
Therapists can introduce knitting as an accessible, low-barrier activity for clients who struggle with traditional talk therapy. It can be used to teach behavioral activation, regulate arousal, and support the therapeutic alliance by offering a concrete task that reflects progress. It's also useful for group settings and for clients who benefit from hands-on engagement, eye-contact-free conversation, and the boundary-setting that knitting naturally provides.
"Knitting is Therapeutic" Using Knitting for Mental Health With Dr Mia Hobbs
Q: How did knitting become something you consider therapeutic, and how did you bring it into therapy?
My personal journey with knitting began as a stress-relief activity during my doctoral training, evolving into a therapeutic tool as I saw its tangible sense of achievement and its ability to ground people in the present moment. In therapy, knitting is used alongside talk therapy to regulate emotions, provide a non-threatening way for clients to engage, and create a shared, concrete focus that can also facilitate talking about difficult topics.
Coping with trauma in the armed forces- with Major General Tim Hodgetts
Q: What role did poetry play in your coping strategy, and how has it influenced your work?
Poetry provided a reflective practice to bound and process difficult experiences. It helped me articulate lessons, share them publicly, and ultimately inspired the Frontlines and Lifelines project to help others process adversity through words.

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This show centers on real stories of navigating adversity, explored through a psychology-informed lens. Across episodes, conversations span grief and bereavement, trauma, military medicine, financial stress, mindfulness, bibliotherapy, and resilience-building tools. The host guides with warmth and practical psychology, inviting guests who blend lived experience with professional expertise. Listeners can expect compassionate, evidence-informed conversations that translate into concrete coping strategies for wellbeing after difficult times. Notable threads include reframing adversity as a growth pathway, the role of self-care and boundaries, and actionable techniques for managing stress, sleep, and mental health in everyday life.

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1. Victoria Brookbank
2. Thomas Tenney
3. Vinko Anthony
4. John Massingham
5. Suzy Reading
6. Krystle McGilvery
7. Dr Anna Agnieszka Pytlowana
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