PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real life. Just how should we live, according to psychology? We speak to psychologists about their research and whether they apply what they've discovered in their own lives.
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PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real life. Just how should we live, according to psychology? We speak to psychologists about their research and whether they apply what they've discovered in their own lives.
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June 12, 2026
Ep 47: What's next for voice hearing therapies?
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of PsychCrunch, join our host, Tabby Taylor Buck, as she explores cutting-edge and historical approaches to voice hearing therapies. Come along for an insider look at the hallucination-mimicking AVATAR2 trial as Tabby sits down with Trial Coordinator Dr Clementine Edwards, then take a tour of the Mental Health Museum in Wakefield with her, Museum Curator Jane Stockdale, and Museum Officer Sally Evans. Learn what it's like to hear voices from Dr Andrew Grundy (Lived Experience Researcher, Manchester University), and what exactly schizophrenia, voice hearing, and psychosis mean with Dr Chris Taylor (University of Sheffield).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">This is Episode 47</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Zanda.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Episode Credits:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hosted by Tabby Taylor Buck.<br /> Audio wizardry by Jeff Knowler.<br /> Edited by Emma Barratt.<br /> Produced by Tabby Taylor Buck.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Hungry for more?</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Check out this piece from Ben Gray, Peer Support Worker at EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust), in which he gives a unique account of <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/hearing-voices-what-helps">how hearing voices support sessions can provide inspiration and hope.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Or head</span> <a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">over to The Psychologist and explore.</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We're always interested in hearing from you. If you'd like to get in touch, you can find us on BlueSky @ResearchDigest.</p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Yu Gothic'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> PsychCrunch is brought to you by Zanda</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Yu Gothic'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, the all-in-one practice management software designed for psychologists. With telehealth, easy mobile access, and automated tools, including online scheduling and reminders, Zanda helps you run your practice, your way. Find out more at <a href= "https://zandahealth.com/">ZandaHealth.com</a> </span></p>
April 27, 2026
Ep 46: Crime and compassion: How do we stop people offending?
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">When people hear 'forensic psychology' they might think of true crime documentaries or Silence of the Lambs – but the reality is much more about people, the systems they live in, and chances to change.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">In this episode, Ella Rhodes speaks to forensic psychologists Dr Rachel Worthington and Dr Geraldine Akerman to talk about how people end up in prison, why reoffending happens, what actually helps people move on.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span lang= "EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">This is Episode 46</span> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's</span> <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/collections/research-digest"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Research Digest</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">, sponsored by Zanda.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong>Episode Credits:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">Hosted by Ella Rhodes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">Edited by Emma Barratt.<br /> Audio wizardry by Jeff Knowler.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">Missed previous episodes? Get up to date <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/collections/psychcrunch">via our PsychCrunch collection page</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><strong>Want to learn more?</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">Check out <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/psychologist-guide-prisons">The Psychologist<span style="font-style: normal;">'s Guide to Prisons</span></a>, or hear from Dr Emma Palmer and Dr Ruth Hatcher, forensic psychologists at the University of Leicester, on why <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/we-need-better-support-through-prison-gateway"> we need better support through the prison gateway.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">PsychCrunch is brought to you by Zanda, the all-in-one practice management software designed for psychologists. With telehealth, easy mobile access, and automated tools, including online scheduling and reminders, Zanda helps you run your practice, your way. Find out more at <a href="https://zandahealth.com/">ZandaHealth.com</a></p>
February 19, 2026
Ep 45: Psychology needs a … revolution!
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">We all love psychology, but it feels safe to say that most of us probably would love it more if it did some things differently. For many, psychology would benefit from a revolution (or two).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">In this episode, we share hot takes on the matter from the expert contributors to the March 2026 issue of our magazine, The Psychologist. What do they believe needs a revolution within the discipline? And should we call for revolutions at all?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Special thanks to our guests: Audrey Linden, Jamie Cummins, Marcus Munafo, Margarita Panaiyoutou, Madeleine Pownall, Richard Wiseman. Thanks also to those who contributed via LinkedIn.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">This is Episode 45</span> <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's</span> <a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/collections/research-digest"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Research Digest</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">, sponsored by Zanda.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Episode Credits:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hosted and edited by Emma Barratt.<br /> Audio wizardry by Jeff Knowler.<br /> Produced by Jon Sutton.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Missed previous episodes? Get up to date <a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/collections/psychcrunch">via our PsychCrunch collection page</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Want to learn more?</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/psychology-needs-revolution">Check out our guests' manifestos in full</a> in the March 2026 issue of The Psychologist.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">PsychCrunch is brought to you by Zanda, the all-in-one practice management software designed for psychologists. With telehealth, easy mobile access, and automated tools, including online scheduling and reminders, Zanda helps you run your practice, your way. Find out more at <a href= "https://zandahealth.com/">ZandaHealth.com</a></p>
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