In this episode, host Johanne Schwensen sits down with psychological counsellor Aranja Berkmüller to explore the fascinating and often misunderstood role of kink in the therapy space.

This thought-provoking conversation challenges societal norms and encourages deeper reflection. Johanne and Aranja discuss:

• Common misconceptions about kink and its presence in therapeutic settings.
• The healing potential of exploring power dynamics and psychological layers within kink.
• Practical ways therapists can create nonjudgmental and supportive spaces for these discussions.

Read more about Aranja here: https://www.amplified-humanity.com.

To celebrate ADHD Awareness month, we're diving into the ADHD brain and the struggles that come with it. In this episode, Johanne speaks with clinical psychologist Anna Bellack, who not only researched ADHD in women for her thesis but also received her own ADHD diagnosis during her studies. Anna provides insight into the neurological workings of ADHD and sheds light on common challenges faced by people with ADHD, including some that often go overlooked. Whether you’re personally affected by ADHD or just curious, this conversation offers a deep and relatable perspective.

Resources

• A list of therapists specialising in ADHD
• The full Mind Mingles interview with Anne Bellack
• A community space where you can sign up and ask for ADHD advice
• A great podcast about the ADHD brain (and beyond) called ADHD Chatter

In this episode of our mini-series on dreams, clinical psychologist and dream expert Roland Evans explores how we can better understand our dreams by working with them in altered states of consciousness (ASCs). From naturalistic trance and EMDR to active imagination and hypnosis, Roland looks into how these non-ordinary states of awareness help us access deeper layers of dream meaning that are often inaccessible in waking life. Whether you're new to dreamwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers fascinating perspectives on working with dreams using ASCs.