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Hosted by Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon · science · EN · 235 episodes
My Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We'll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving! My Pocket Psych is brought to you by WorkLifePsych Ltd and hosted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon, a Chartered Psychologist and coach.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMy Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We'll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving!
My Pocket Psych is hosted by Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon. The show has published 235 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 231: What if your coach feels like an imposter too?" (22 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Ep 230: Nine years of this!" (19 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Ep 229: There are no prizes in coaching" (14 October 2026, 34 minutes).
My Pocket Psych publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 235 episodes.
Booking probability for My Pocket Psych is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. My Pocket Psych requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. My Pocket Psych's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for My Pocket Psych are Business & Management Consulting. My Pocket Psych has a science audience and around 1,400 subscribers on YouTube.
Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon hosts My Pocket Psych, a science show with 235 episodes published.
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Episode #231
The imposter phenomenon is common across professions, and coaches are no exception. In the final part of this short series, I turn the lens on myself and my peers to explore what happens when the person in the coaching...
Episode #230
This episode is a short one, to mark the ninth anniversary of My Pocket Psych. Nine years ago I pressed record on the very first episode, despite all my nerves and misgivings. I hope it's clear how much the show has...
Episode #229
Following on from last episode, where we explored the imposter phenomenon and its impact, this time we look at how it can show up in coaching. Even when it's not the main topic or theme we're exploring. Experiencing the...
Episode #227
In this episode, we turn our attention to the topic of thoughts, thinking and how we interact with all the stuff our own mind creates for us. While the human mind is definitely a wonderful thing, some of the thoughts...
Episode #226
In this episode, I look at the downsides of striving for future success, when we're not completely sure what that actually looks like. In coaching sessions, I often hear clients worry that they're not successful, not...
Episode #225
One of the best ways to understand something as conceptual as values is to use metaphors and imagery. In this episode, I explore the topic of values by seeing them as tools - tools for life. Whether it's navigating...
Episode #224
Our monthly focus over on WorkLifeSpark is values and how to bring them to life. So, in this episode, I take a look at the importance of living values, not just talking about them. I use my recent extended holiday as a...
Episode #223
This episode continues our recent run on sleep, intentional rest and breaks, this time viewed through the lens of sustainability. When working with coaching clients, I often ask them something along the lines of: Can...
Episode #222
In this episode, I continue the focus on sleep, rest and breaks, moving beyond sleep itself to explore the many other forms rest can take. I explain why treating rest as something to be earned gets in the way of...
Episode #220
In this episode, I look at how self-compassion can help us navigate organisational change - one of the most common, and often most difficult, experiences we face at work. I start with a quick recap of what...
Episode #219
In this episode, I explore why we compare ourselves to others at work, and what to do when those comparisons leave us feeling worse rather than better. I unpack the evolutionary roots of social comparison, why comparing...
Episode #218
In this episode, Richard is joined by an expert in self-compassion for a discussion about this all-important skillset. Richard and Fiona Jane Meechan discuss why self-compassion can be tough to develop, even when we can...
Episode #217
Last time, we looked at the benefits of doing less to support our self-care. In this episode, I tackle five of the most common misconceptions about self-care - which I've encountered from coaching and training clients...
Episode #216
In this episode, we take a look at an aspect of self-care that's often overlooked: the impact of doing less, not more. Often, when we discuss a need for self-care, my clients' minds turn to new activities, new...
Episode #215
In this episode, the final of three looking at how we use our productivity tools, I discuss the humble task list. It has the potential to bring clarity and a sense of accomplishment. At the same time, it can lead to...
Episode #214
Following on from last episode's exploration of intentional use of productivity tools, this episode we take some time to look at calendars. When used intentionally and with care, a calendar can provide valuable...
Episode #213
In this episode, we take a look at the role that productivity tools play in our ability to get stuff done at work. Don't worry - this isn't an episode reviewing all the latest apps! But rather, we look at the essential...
Episode #212
Richard is joined by Pilar Orti and Brie Caggiati , co-authors of ' Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams', a book that grew out of a season of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. They discuss the misconceptions...
Episode #211
In this third episode exploring the benefits of reflection, I take a look at how reflection can exist on a continuum of time and complexity. From a few moments in between meetings through to taking the time to review...
Episode #210
In this second part of our focus on reflection and self-awareness, we take a look at the role of feedback. While it's not always comfortable to ask for - or receive! - feedback from our colleagues can make a valuable...
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