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Shaping reality: How memories influence mental health (Dr. Frederick Philippe)
In this enlightening episode, Dr Chuan Sook Ning and Dr Frederick Philippe explore the intricate ways our memories shape our current reality and mental health. They also discuss how the accumulation of past events influences our perceptions, functioning, and overall well-being.
Let's talk about grief: In conversation with Dr. John Wilson
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning talks to Dr. John Wilson - Director of the Bereavement Service at the Communities Centre, York St. John University. John has specialised in bereavement counselling for over 25 years and shares his insights into grief, the process of grieving, and how we can support others through their bereavement.
Our 50th episode: In conversation with Prof Jeanne Watson
In this episode, Jeanne Watson talks about her beginnings as a fresh psychologist, under the wing of Dr. Laura Rice - former colleague of Carl Rogers - and how EFT has evolved since its early days. She and Dr. Chua also share an illuminating conversation on the process of therapy and how it can guide people to create and navigate their process of life and living.
In the spotlight: Tackling peripartum depression in Malaysia (with Sarimah Ibrahim)
n this episode of Being Human, Sarimah Ibrahim joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning and opens up about her life and struggles with peripartum depression - a crucial issue in women's mental health in Malaysia.
Regret: The road to improvement (with Dr. Robert Leahy)
Dr. Chua Sook Ning hosts Dr. Robert Leahy - psychologist and author whose book, If Only...Finding Freedom From Regret, helps us to develop what he calls "adaptive humility" that helps us accept our imperfections and humans who always have the capacity to learn and grow.
Transforming emotional pain (with Dr. Ladislav Timulak)
In this episode, Dr. Chua talks to Dr. Ladislav Timulak about the messages our emotions send to us and how we can use that knowledge to cultivate a more self-compassionate perspective.
The search for meaning: Suicide and the human condition (with Dr. Emmy van Deurzan)
In this episode, Dr Chua Sook Ning hosts renowned existential philosopher and psychotherapist, Dr. Emmy van Deurzen, to discuss the personal, social, and existential factors that can contribute to having suicidal thoughts and feelings.
Navigating ruptures in therapy (with Dr. Christopher Muran)
In this episode, Dr Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Christopher Muran to discuss the therapeutic alliance, the common ruptures that arise in therapy sessions, and how to repair those ruptures.
The role of relationships in CBT (with Dr. Allen Miller)
In this episode, Dr Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Allen Miller, the Program Director at the Beck Institute to discuss the importance of the relationship between therapists and their clients in order for effective CBT to take place.
The power of feeling our feelings (with Dr. Leslie Greenberg)
In this episode, Dr Chua Sook Ning is joined by the creator and co-developer of Emotion Focused Therapy, Dr. Leslie Greenberg. In this discussion, he shares his insights on why we often reject and recoil what we feel.
The six moments of overcoming OCD (with Dr. Reid Wilson)
It is estimated that around 100 to 150 million people throughout the world live with OCD, with the most common treatment being ERP (exposure with response prevention). In this episode, Dr Chua Sook Ning talks to Dr. Reid Wilson about the nature of OCD and "The 6-Moment Game" he shares to help people overcome OCD, moment-by-moment.
Integrating Psychotherapy: Why every client needs a new therapy (with Dr. John Norcross)
In this episode of Being Human, John joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning to talk about the nature and importance of psychotherapy integration, and they discuss what therapists can do to better understand and help their clients, and cut therapy drop-out rates by up to 50%. John also shares insights on the key ingredients new therapists should develop if they want to become effective practitioners.
How your body clock affects relationships and mental health (with Dr. Holly Swartz)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Holly Swartz to explore the role of circadian rhythms and how they affect important aspects of our lives. They also discuss steps we can take to improve our mental health by establishing routines, and how relationships play an important function in the rhythm of our lives.
Empowerment & mental health in Malaysia (with YB Lim Yi Wei)
Since her election in 2018 to serve as Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Kampung Tunku, Y.B. Lim Yi Wei has been a strong advocate for youth and women empowerment, as well as improved mental health in Malaysia.
In this episode of Being Human, she talks to Dr. Chua Sook Ning about her journey from corporate life into politics and why the cause of increasing mental health support and services is close to her heart.
A matter of death and life (in conversation with Dr. Irvin Yalom)
In this episode of Being Human, counsellor and Star columnist, Sandy Clarke, talks to Irvin Yalom about his relationship with his late wife, Marylin and their journey together through her illness.Irvin is an emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, an existential psychiatrist and pioneer of humanistic psychology, with a career spanning 60 years as an educator, writer, and psychotherapist.
The secret weapon to breaking mental health stigma (with Dr. Larry Davidson)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Larry Davidson - Professor of Psychology and Director of the Program for Recovery & Community Health in the Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine at Yale University. Larry shares his insights into how adopting a community-inclusive approach to mental health can transform lives by providing recovery-oriented, person-centered, and culturally-responsive care.
Making motivation stick: the importance of autonomy and playfulness (with Prof. Richard Koestner)
In this enlightening episode of Being Human, Dr Chua Sook Ning is joined by Richard Koestner - a professor of psychology at McGill University and expert on successful goal-setting, self-regulation, and internalising processes that motivate us in meaningful, lasting ways.
Challenging the stigma of mental health (with Dr. Pat Corrigan)
Dr. Chua Sook Ning hosts Pat Corrigan in this episode of Being Human to discuss prejudice and stigma of mental health. Pat is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology and principal investigator of the National Consortium for Stigma and Empowerment. They also talk about their own experiences of mental health issues and highlight the importance of seeing people beyond the struggles they face.
Listening to the wisdom of our emotions (with EFT founder, Dr. Leslie Greenberg)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Leslie Greenberg - professor emeritus of psychology at York University in Toronto, one of the developers of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). They discuss the inherent wisdom found in our emotions, and how we can distinguish between healthy and unhealthy emotional responses to help us better understand ourselves and foster deep and meaningful connections with others.
Faith, growth, and moving forward (with Y.B. Hannah Yeoh)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Y.B. Hannah Yeoh as she discusses her journey from lawyer to politician, discovering her faith, and the importance of mental health in Malaysia.
Why does mental health matter? (with YAM Tengku Puteri Iman)
In this episode of Being Human, Tengku Iman joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning, speaking candidly about her experience with anxiety and what inspired her to become a mental health advocate. She also offers her thoughts on how we can support each other in caring for and maintaining our emotional and psychological well-being.
People-pleasing: Overcoming the struggle to say "No" (with Kavin Jay)
In this episode of Being Human, Kavin Jay joins host Dr Chua Sook Ning as they discuss his life as a comedian, the challenges that come with people-pleasing, and how to overcome the compulsion to tend to others' needs, often at the expense of our own well-being.
Why do people self-harm? (with Dr. Nancy Heath)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Nancy Heath to explore what motivates people to use self-harm as a coping mechanism, and what we need to understand about the behaviour in order to better support people who self-harm. For more resources on self-harm, please visit http://sioutreach.org.
Are relationships key to resolving psychological problems? (with Dr. John Markowitz)
In this episode of Being Human, Dr Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr John Markowitz to discuss the role relationships play in the issues we face, and how we can improve our relationships as a means to lessen our suffering and strengthen our connections and social support.
How does psychotherapy work? (with Dr. Bruce Wampold)
It's a question all good counsellors and clinicians ask themselves: What can I do to make my practice more effective for my clients? Answering these questions and more in this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Prof. Bruce Wampold, Emeritus Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
Anxiety - does it deserve the bad press it gets? (with Dr. Jon Abramowitz)
Anxiety can be something we want to avoid or get rid of - but is anxiety really the bad guy it's made out to be? Dr. Chua Sook Ning speaks to Dr. Jon Abramowitz to shine a light on the modern-day factors that have made anxiety a growing problem and why trying to get rid of anxiety makes us more anxious.
How to discover values that help you lead a meaningful life (with Dr. Steven C. Hayes)
How do we discover our values? Dr. Chua Sook Ning and Dr. Hayes discuss the importance of going beyond goal setting to create values that empower us to live life in a way that's purposeful and engaged.
Why do we do what we do (with Dr. Richard Ryan)
What motivates us to do our best in some areas of life, while in others we only give the bare minimum to get the job done? In this insightful episode of Being Human, Dr. Richard Ryan joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning to talk about three fundamental psychological needs that drive our motivation.
What does good therapy look like (with Dr. Alvin Ng)
What does good therapy look like - and how do we benefit from it? Answering these questions and more in Episode 4 of the Being Human podcast is Prof. Alvin Ng - Head of Psychology at Sunway University.
Making mental health work in Malaysia (with YB Michelle Ng)
How can we keep the momentum of mental health development in Malaysia? Joining Dr. Chua Sook Ning to explore these questions is Y.B. Michelle Ng, assemblywoman of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya.
How to make friends with our emotions (with Dr. Jeanne Watson)
Sometimes it's difficult to understand our emotions, let alone make friends with them. In this first episode of 'Being Human', Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Jeanne Watson from the University of Toronto.
