People Soup

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 11 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

In this episode you'll hear Andréa Watts talking …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 10 of People Soup. It's Ross McIntosh here. I've been floored by a heavy cold this week so …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 9 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

I'm so excited to share this conversation with …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 8 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

IN our last episode I introduced you to Dr Hayley …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

I'd like to introduce you to Dr Hayley Lewis. …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

This is the Second part of my chat with Mike Jones, he's the founder and chief at Better Happy - who enables …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here and I've got a little festive trailer for you all. Please be warned this does include some of my legendary vocals.

P soupers …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

This is the First part of my chat with Mike Jones, He's the founder of Better Happy and I always leave a conversation …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. 

This is the final part of my chat with Jutta, we …

A very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 2 of People Soup. 

In this episode I continue my chat with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a social psychologist …

A very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 of People Soup. 

Our first guest is Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a social psychologist from City, University …

Season 4 Episode 25

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 25 of People Soup.

This week - it’s a short cup a soup - called Interview Reflections & The Matrix. It’s a continuation of the previous episode …

Season 4 Episode 24

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 24 of People Soup.

This week - it’s a short cup a soup and we’re going experimental. I was reflecting on the approach of Rich and Joe in last …

Season 4 Episode 23

I’m delighted to be back to share part two of my chat with Dr Richard Bennett and Dr Joe Oliver - both clinical psychologists - …

Season 4 Episode 22

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 22 of People Soup.

I’m delighted to share part one of my chat with Dr Richard …

Season 4 Episode 21

I’m delighted to share part two of my chat with Dr Arianna Prudenzi - now I told you in part one that Arianna was a prolific …

Season 4 Episode 20

I’m delighted to share part one of my chat with Dr Arianna Prudenzi.

Arianna is a research fellow at the University of Birmingham and her research focusses on promoting mental health in the workplace. …

Season 4 Episode 19

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 19 of People Soup. Yes I'm back - after an unexpected break due to catching Covid, which knocked me out for a few weeks.

This episode a new type of …

Season 4 Episode 18 - reissued from the People Soup archives

This episode is revisiting a favourite conversation from the archives - my chat with Louise Gardner, my ACT Auntie, your ACT Auntie, our inspiration.

Over the …

Season 4 Episode 17

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 17 of People Soup.

In this episode it’s a welcome return for Big G - by …

Season 4 Episode 16

P-Soupers - It’s 2022 - how the heck did that happen! Happy New Year.

In this episode I continue my chat with Dr Steve Jones, …

Season 4 Episode 15

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 15 of People Soup.

P Soupers, we’re feeling festive and what a treat it was …

Season 4 Episode 14

P Soupers - This is the second part of my chat with Dr Duncan Gillard and Dr Nic Hooper - where they tell us more about Connect …

Season 4 Episode 13

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 13.

Our guest is Dr. Duncan Gillard, a registered senior educational …

Season 4 Episode 12

Hi P-Soupers - we're back after our mid season break and we're seven weeks into our relocation to Malaga in Spain, a project we're calling El Camino.

In this episode I reflect on the busyness of my …

Season 4 Episode 11 - P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s a chat with Alexandra Lechner - where we talk about her ground breaking …

Season 4 Episode 10

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 10 of People Soup.

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s what …

Season 4 Episode 9

Welcome P-Soupers. This episode is a surprise interlude, it's a bit of slow radio with an important message about well-being too. Hear me chat with my Dad, Big G, on one of his daily walks, where he's …

Season 4 Episode 8

Welcome aboard P-Soupers! This week I chat to psychologist, author and lecturer, Dr Nic Hooper about his new book - The Unbreakable …

Season 4 Episode 7

Hi P-Soupers, thanks for tuning in – this week it’s another cup-a-soup called Thanks for Asking. I want to build upon last week’s …

Season 4 Episode 6

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s another cup a soup with me called 'Getting Curious' - I want to build upon last week’s episode - perspectacles - and really consider how we can get …

Season 4 Episode 5

P-Soupers, thanks for tuning in. This week it’s a cup-a-soup with me. I want to talk to you about perspective taking and how that …

Season 4 Episode 4

P _Soupers – thanks for tuning in – this week it’s part two of my chat with Dr. Stan Steindl, clinical psychologist, author, expert …

Season 4 Episode 3

P _Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s part one of my chat with Dr. Stan Steindl.

Stan is based in Brisbane, Australia, …

Season 4 Episode 2

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in, this week it’s part two of my chat with Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist, ACT expert, …

Season 4 Episode 1

A very warm welcome to season 4! I'm delighted to share the first part of my chat with Dr Diana Hill.

Diana is a clinical …

Season 3 Episode 45

Hi P-Soupers - we're at the end of Season three and I'd like to share two lists and two quotes.

It isn't always easy looking back at stuff we've done - and we tend to focus on the mistakes and …

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 3 Episode 44 of People Soup.

P-Soupers, thanks for tuning in. This week, it’s part 2 of my interview on the Maintain the Design podcast. Yip – you can hear me in the hot-seat.

So …

Season 3 Episode 43

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in – this week the tables are turned – and it’s me in the hot-seat for the Maintain the Design podcast.

People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence …

Season 3 Episode 42

P-Soupers, thanks for tuning in! This week, it’s part two of my chat with physiotherapist, coach and author, Ann Parkinson.

In this part of the conversation we dive into Ann’s book, "Dancing Through …

Season 3 Episode 41

Hey P-Soupers - it's a special bonus episode. We were talking about the changes of context for people in the workplace and Ann kindly agreed to share an Awareness and Breathing Exercise. Why not give …

Season 3 Episode 40

Thanks for tuning in – this week – it’s part one of my chat with physiotherapist, coach and author, Ann Parkinson.

We cover loads in our chat – including Ann’s career pathway, her thirst for learning, …

Season 3 Episode 39

P -Soupers – thanks for tuning in, this week, it’s part two of my chat with psychologist, anxiety specialist and author, Dr Eric …

Season 3 Episode 38

Hi P-Soupers - this week it's part one of my chat with psychologist, author and anxiety specialist, Dr Eric Goodman.

You'll hear …

Season 3 Episode 37

it’s a special episode – with three mini interviews. Way back in November 2020 – was the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science UK & ROI conference – a two day extravaganza of research, …

Season 3 Episode 36

It's a cup a soup this week. In this 10 minute episode you can hear me reflect on how I've used the ACT Diary over a turbulent …

Season 3 Episode 35

P-Soupers - welcome to Part 2 of my chat with Dr Jim Lemon. Jim is the Head of the Medical Paediatric Psychology Services in NHS …

Season 3 Episode 34

P-Soupers - welcome to Part 1 of my chat with Dr Jim Lemon. Jim is the Head of the Medical Paediatric Psychology Services in NHS …

Season 3 Episode 33

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in – this week – it’s part two of my chat with my friend, the psychologist and badass - Rikke …

Season 3 Episode 32

P-Soupers - what a privilege it was to welcome Rikke Kjelgaard to People Soup.

Rikke is a licensed psychologist, an expert in …

Season 3 Episode 31

P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in – this week – it’s part two of my chat with clinical psychologist and brilliant human, Dr Ray …

Season 3 Episode 30

P-Soupers – this week – it’s part one of my chat with clinical psychologist and fabulous human, Dr Ray Owen.

We cover loads in our …

Season 3 Episode 29

It’s part 2 of my conversation with Dr Shane McLoughlin.

In this episode we really delve into Shane’s research on the impact of SMART Training – first of all – what is it? And secondly, the impact of …

Season 3 Episode 28

It was great to welcome Shane to People Soup. Blimey what an interesting fella.

He's currently a lecturer at Liverpool John Moores …

Season 3 Episode 27

P-Soupers – this week we have an experimental episode – it started with a conversation with Louise Gardner – aka – my ACT Auntie and your ACT Auntie – where we were reminiscing about our childhood TV …

Season 3 Episode 26

Or...All about Organisational Flexibility.

I’m starting with a quote from Walt Whitman today –

“I am large, I contain …

Season 3 Episode 25

Today's episode is part 1 of my conversation with Dr Annie Gascoyne. Annie’s PhD research explored psychological flexibility AND …

Season 3 Episode 24

Hey P-Soupers - I almost called this episode 'Help, my caveman brain's on fire' but I thought that might be a bit niche.

This is a check in with our previous guest, behaviour change expert, Registered …

Season 3 Episode 23

Hey P-Soupers! I wanted to present a simple and useful resource for these extraordinary times and I also bring a very special …

Season 3 Episode 22

It's Part 2 of my conversation with Dr Ian Tyndall. He's a cognitive-behavioural psychologist at the University of Chichester and …

Season 3 Episode 21

On Friday I had the great opportunity to visit the University of Chichester and speak to some of their Masters Students about ACT in the workplace and coaching. I was invited by Ian Tyndall, who is a …

Season 3 Episode 20

It's another 'on the road' recording. What do Flaxintosh do on the road? I’d come across a poem that I wanted to share with Paul – …

Season 3 Episode 19

Have you ever felt stuck? Writer's block, the blank page, starting a new exercise or diet regime?

In this short episode I share my experience of restarting the podcast after our mid-season break in …

Season 3 Episode 18

P-Soupers - it's the second part of our festive special and have I got a treat for you. Have a listen to my conversation with Dr …

Season 3 Episode 17

Hey P-Soupers - it's the first part of our festive special. My conversation with artist and illustrator - Louise Gardner. What a joy it was to speak to Louise.

We hear about her journey as an artist - …

What a gift!

In our latest episode with the wonderful Dr Becky Quicke - I included a brief informercial half way through.

The product I wanted to share …

Season 3 Episode 16

This is a special edition – a hearty soup for you to enjoy – It’s my interview with Dr Becky Quicke – a clinical psychologist who …

Season 3 Episode 15

It's Part 2 of my conversation with Suzanne Tarrant who is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Staff Psychological …

Season 3 Episode 14

It's the first part of my conversation with Suzanne Tarrant. Suzanne is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Head of Staff …

Season 3 Episode 13

This is a bonus episode. Last week I anticipated the train journey from Newcastle to Hexham. This week you can join us on the actual journey. It's the perfect antidote to the modern, busy world - …

Season 3 Episode 12

Welcome to the second part of our recording on the road. In this episode you'll hear me and my ACT pal, Dr Paul Flaxman, chatting …

Season 3 Episode 11

Welcome one and all. It's another first for People Soup - a recording on the road. In this episode you'll hear me and my ACT pal - …

Season 3 Episode 10

In this episode I share my personal experience of grief and what I've found useful over the last six months with a particular …

Season 3 Episode 9

This week – it’s a cuppa soup. A short episode – the lighthouse – it combines a poem I learned at school with a reflection on how …

Season 3 Episode 8

A short episode where I draw upon one of my favourite films to illustrate how I can get tangled up in the drama of the courtroom in my mind - I'm captivated by the cut and thrust of the arguments for …

Season 3 Episode 7

Well P-Soupers - the weeks are fair flying by. This week - using lemons - I try and show how we can develop stories that may impact …

Season 3 Episode 6

This episode could also be called, our inner and outer world. It presents a short exercise intended to illustrate the difference …

Season 3 Episode 5

The conversation continues with a focus on how to introduce the concept of skilfully relating to the content that our minds can …

Season 3 Episode 4

That's quite a title and this is quite a two parter. I was lucky enough to have the chance to discuss ACT in the workplace with Dr …

Season 3 Episode 3

What fun we had recording this episode! There are two firsts, our first live recording with an audience and our first mash-up with Maddy Scott - one of the co-hosts of the Freaking the F Out Podcast!

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Season 3 Episode 2
I was so pleased to have Guy as a guest - he's such an inspiration. This episode is packed with goodies. We discuss The Sleep …

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1. It's the first part of my conversation with Dr Guy Meadows - co-founder and clinical director of The Sleep School.

We …

Bonus Episode!

Consider this a bridge to Season 3 of People Soup. As there's been a natural break I've decided it's the ideal time to launch a new season. I talk about the death of my beloved Mum and preview some of the …

Season 2 Episode 23

Here's Part 2 of my conversation with psychologist, Sarah Bonner.

We focus in on Sarah's research into the experience of black …

Season 2 Episode 22

What a guest I've got for you P-Soupers! Meet Sarah Bonner, organisational psychologist.

In part 1 - Sarah tells us a bit about …

Season 2 Episode 21

This week I was in central London with my ACT pal, Paul Flaxman - delivering a 2 day train the trainer workshop for our ACT in the …

Season 2 Episode 20

Here I reflect on the Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg. Greta has taken action on an issue that she cares about deeply. I draw upon the work of Stephen Covey to consider how we can take action on …

Season 2 Episode 19
This week, I welcomed our first guest of 2019 - a fellow organisational psychologist & talented researcher, Lauren May. Lauren …

Season 2 Episode 18

I reflect on my week in relation to a metaphor about fish swimming in water and relate it to us humans swimming in our thoughts.

Show notes at www.rossmcintosh.co.uk

Season 2 Episode 17

Drawing on the popular hit parade I present two top tips for working with values. I use these frequently so I thought you might …

Season 2 Episode 16

Here I share a story from my life - about how I've worked with values. It's become quite popular in group training so I thought it …

Season 2 Episode 15

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Joshua French and Jonny Line, who pioneer the use of positive psychology in organisations …

Season 2 Episode 14

For our Christmas Special let's dive into positive psychology with a two part-er featuring our friends, Jonny and Joshua from …

Season 2 Episode 13
This episode is inspired by Teresa Jennings and Kristin Neff.
I reflect upon various conversations I've had about self-compassion …

Season 2 Episode 12
The conversation with Rafael Dubois continues.

A common theme that he encounters with players is confidence - which is often misunderstood. We also talk about how they have established a coaching …

Season 2 Episode 11
I loved this conversation with Rafael. We chat about his career path and his purpose - which he discovered at an early age, he loves listening to people. We talk about the context he brings to his …

This is the second part of my conversation with Paul and Joe. We chat about the versatility of the ACT model & some hot topics including …

Season 2 Episode 9

Here's the first part of my chat with Dr Paul Flaxman and Dr Joe Oliver a couple of weeks ago. We talk about their journey into ACT …

Season 2 Episode 8

What an absolute delight to spend some time chatting with Nicky Hemmings - lead psychologist at Soma Analytics. We discussed …

Season 2 Episode 7
Have a listen as I have a go at reflecting on my values over a period of four days. This exercise is based upon an approach developed and described by Jonny Line in Episode 2 (Season 2). I was reminded …

Season 2 Episode 6
Dr Mike Sinclair is Clinical Director of the City Psychology Group, Consultant Counselling Psychologist, ACT practitioner and …

Season 2 - Episode 5
Why do I talk about the skill of noticing so much? Listen on to hear why noticing is so important - both in terms of how we're showing up in the world through our behaviour and being aware of what …

Season 2: Episode 4
Ross presents some evidence on gender differences in organisations. Amongst other findings he covers 'Think Manager Think Male' and the glass cliff (where women can be put in precarious leadership …

Season 2: Episode 3
In this episode I talk about mental health at work - particularly in relation to men. I share some developments on the podcast and …

Season 2 Episode 2

In this episode I speak to my friend, Jonny Line, who is an exciting new voice in organisational psychology.

Jonny begins by …

Season 2 - Episode 1
Ross chats with Dr Nic Hooper - Senior Lecturer in Psychology at University of West England (UWE), ACT Researcher & …

Episode 16
Going on holiday - listen to this essential guide to the science of vacations before you go! Shannon Horan is a PhD student at City, …

Episode 15
I welcome Dr Paul Flaxman to People Soup. We talk about the upcoming ACBS Conference in Montreal and give a glimpse of the research we'll …

Episode 14
This is part two of my conversation with friend and fellow organisational psychologist, Maddy Scott. We talk about how we've used ACT …

Episode 13
I'm in conversation with my very first guest - friend and fellow organisational psychologist, Maddy Scott. We're both students and …

Episode 12
Here I present some of my own research based on interviews with senior public sector leaders. In my research I explored the ways in which …

Episode 11
It's a bit different this week - I've had a few requests for a mindfulness practice recording so hear it is - a mindfulness meditation of …

Episode 10
In this episode I use behavioural science to explore the decline in my sketching and cartooning activity and give some top tips on how to apply the same techniques to work and life in general. I commit to …

Episode 9
Here Ross describes three of the key features of our cave dweller minds and explores how they can generate content that is not always …

Episode 8
Here Ross aims to strengthen the case for developing the skill of present moment awareness or mindfulness. He does so by revealing the two …

Episode 7
Do you have a relationship in the workplace that could be improved? In this episode Ross presents real life examples and techniques from …

Episode 6
Are you 'always on'? Ross talks about work recovery and draws upon research by Professor Sabine Sonnentag. He shares 4 top ingredients for effective recovery activities and also recommends that you consider …

Episode 5
Ross talks about the idea of exploring and reconnecting with what's important to us at work. He shares what matters to him as his career …

Episode 4
In this episode Ross illustrates the way our stories can limit our behavioural repertoire and provides a tip on how to change our relationship with our own stories. He also provides a recommendation for …

Episode 3
Ross introduces a leadership lesson from pop that includes some top tips on modelling. He also updates on the evolution of the People Soup …

Episode 2
Here I reflect on how our thoughts can influence our behaviour - and perhaps stop us doing things that are important to us.

Episode 1
We can spend a lot of time on autopilot - research by 2 Harvard University Psychologist found that we can spend about 47% of our waking …