aspiring psychologist, maja, takes you through her journey to becoming a psychologist. she talks about all things psychology, career, personal growth and everything else they don’t teach you in your psychology undergrad.
11. do you really need a university degree in 2025?
Host [Host Name] interviews content creator and entrepreneur Igor [Igor's Last Name] about the value of university degrees versus alternative career paths in 2025.
13 Aug 2025
10. the ultimate motivational interviewing guide for future psychologists
Host [Host Name] guides aspiring psychologists through the transformative framework of motivational interviewing, revealing its core principles and practical application for fostering lasting client change.
30 Jul 2025
9. psychology graduate and feeling lost? listen to this.
The host shares her personal experience of feeling lost after graduating with a psychology degree, providing mindset shifts and practical steps for listeners to move forward with clarity.
16 Jul 2025
8. landed my first AP interview...here's how
Maja, a psychology graduate, reveals three key strategies for assistant psychologist applications, including role selection and statement writing, to help listeners secure interviews.
3 Jul 2025
7. 5 powerful shifts to support psychosis better
Maja, podcast host of Psych Diaries, shares five powerful shifts for effectively supporting individuals experiencing psychosis, emphasizing boundaries, validation, calm presence, empathy, and seeing beyond symptoms.
16 Jun 2025
6. reflect like a psychologist: 6 strategies for stronger psychology interviews
The host shares six practical strategies to help prospective psychology professionals reflect deeply, link experiences to psychological theory, and demonstrate genuine insight during interviews.
3 Jun 2025
5. 10 jobs that will transform your clinical psychology career
The host explores ten transformative jobs for aspiring clinical psychologists, sharing insights on gaining clinical experience and understanding the neurodiversity-affirming movement, which shapes clinical practice.
19 May 2025
4. the first-class formula: 3 things every psychology essay needs
in this episode, i unpack what it really takes to write a first-class psychology essay. you'll learn how to build a strong line of argument, craft clear paragraphs, critically engage with research, and avoid common pitfalls. i also share time-saving tips - like how to pull gold from study discussion sections, leverage ai to spark ideas, and speed up citations. if you're a psychology student looking to boost your essay marks, this episode is packed with everything you need.
links mentioned:
google scholar - https://scholar.google.com/
chatgpt - https://chatgpt.com/
scribbr - https://www.scribbr.com/citation/generator/
timestamps:
00:00 intro
00:32 understanding essay challenges
01:44 key elements for a first-class essay
03:11 mastering essay structure
07:25 achieving clarity in writing
11:58 critical thinking and evidence
18:03 diversifying your critiques
22:06 bonus hacks for efficiency
27:57 conclusion and final tips
3 May 2025
3. dealing with rejection in psychology
on the podcast this week, i'm getting really personal about facing difficult rejection myself, especially while applying for assistant psychologist roles. let's dive into why it hits so hard – from scrolling through others' highlight reels and missing academic validation, to how it batters our self-worth and sparks feelings of hopelessness. i'll share how i started shifting my perspective, giving myself credit for effort, and recognising how other life stressors might be amplifying the pain. importantly, you'll discover how to focus on what's truly within your control, like refining applications and using feedback, and letting go of what isn't, introducing the powerful idea that rejection is actually redirection. i'll end with practical tools that genuinely helped me cope.
key takeaways:
discover your deeper 'why' to ground yourself and see the bigger picture beyond specific outcomes or jobs.
rebuild your self-worth internally using the mirror exercise so you rely less on external validation and rejections.
learn to reframe rejection as redirection and a step closer to success, empowering you to let go of what isn't in your control.
21 Apr 2025
2. how to become a clinical psychologist (step by step)
thinking about your path to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk? in this week's episode, i'm giving you a step-by-step guide to becoming a clinical psychologist in the uk. we touch on the qualifications you'll need, the crucial experience to gain, and how long this path typically takes.if you're looking to understand the path more clearly, this episode is packed with the key information and practical advice you need to get started!
what's new in psychology: intolerance of uncertainty causally affects indecisiveness (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40066910/ )
other links:
ucas: https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/psychology?rtl=
clearing house: https://www.clearing-house.org.uk/
14 Apr 2025
1. why i want to be a psychologist
Are you wondering whether Clinical Psychology is the right career path for you? In this episode, Aspiring Psychologist Maja explores her motivations for pursuing psychology, stemming from her childhood experiences and a deep curiosity about the human mind and behaviour. She also addresses common doubts and challenges, such as imposter syndrome and the varied nature of the field, while outlining the podcast’s future topics, including the qualities of a good psychologist, application advice, an...
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