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Inside the Mind, Beyond the Desk

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  • Episode 17: Making Sense of Yourself: Later Life Diagnosis with Dr. Sarah Cassidy

    October 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    In this episode, Karen speaks with Dr. Sarah Cassidy, President of the Psychological Society of Ireland, who brings extensive clinical experience of working with autistic people and people with ADHD, alongside her own experience of being…

  • Episode 16: Adult Diagnosis of Neurodivergence

    October 10, 2026 · 42 min

    What happens when you spend years trying to understand why everyday life feels harder or different for you? In this episode, Karen and Áine explore the psychological impact of undiagnosed neurodivergence and what it can mean to receive a…

  • Episode 15 - The Neuroscience of Productivity: Why Your Brain Gets Things Done

    October 3, 2026 · 40 min

    Why are some tasks easy to start while others feel almost impossible? In this episode of Inside the Mind: Beyond the Desk, we explore the neuroscience of productivity and what is actually happening in the brain when we plan, start, focus…

  • Episode 14 - When hormone health, brain health and everyday life collide

    September 18, 2026 · 30 min

    What happens when hormone health, brain health and everyday life collide? In this episode of Inside the Mind: Beyond the Desk, Dr Áine O’Dea, Occupational Therapist, joins Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, for a fascinating…

  • Episode 13 - Dyspraxia: The Effort Behind Everyday Tasks

    September 5, 2026 · 48 min

    Dyspraxia is often talked about in terms of coordination, but its impact can reach far beyond movement. In this episode of Inside the Mind: Beyond the Desk, we explore dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and…

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  • Episode 12 - Energy Management

    August 22, 2026 · 33 min

    Why do some days leave us completely drained, even when we haven’t done that much? In this episode of Inside the Mind: Beyond the Desk, we explore energy management and why managing your capacity can be just as important as managing your…

  • Episode 11: Hyperfocus: When Your Brain Won’t Let Go

    August 8, 2026 · 41 min

    Ever sat down to do one thing and looked up three hours later wondering where the time went? In this episode of Inside the Mind: Beyond the Desk, we’re talking about hyperfocus: that intense state of concentration where everything else…

  • Episode 10: When Rejection Feels Overwhelming: Understanding RSD

    July 25, 2026 · 52 min

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, often shortened to RSD, describes the intense emotional distress some people experience in response to criticism, rejection, disappointment or the feeling that they have let someone down. In this episode, we…

  • Episode 9 - Decision Fatigue

    July 11, 2026 · 52 min

    Decision Fatigue: Why Your Brain Feels Done Before the Day Begins How many decisions have you made before 9 a.m.? What to wear. What to eat. Where the missing school shoes are. Whether to answer that email now or later. By the time the day…

  • Episode 8 - Getting things done

    June 26, 2026 · 45 min

    Getting things done is not always about motivation or trying harder. For many people, the real challenge is starting, knowing where to begin, staying focused, and managing the overwhelm that can come with everyday tasks. In this episode…

  • Episode 7 - Time Management for Busy Brains

    June 13, 2026 · 47 min

    Why does time seem to disappear, deadlines creep up unexpectedly, and even simple tasks take longer than planned? In this episode, we explore the reality of time management for neurodivergent adults and anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed…

  • Episode 6 - Working Memory: Why Your Brain Keeps Dropping the Tabs

    June 1, 2026 · 50 min

    Working memory is the brain’s ability to hold information in mind long enough to use it. It helps us follow instructions, keep track of conversations, remember what we walked into a room to do, organise tasks, and connect one step to the…

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About the show

Where psychology meets occupational therapy. This podcast explores what happens when the brain meets the nervous system, and how that shapes adult life. We examine emotional regulation, executive functioning, attention, memory, time management, sensory processing and rejection sensitivity through psychological, occupational therapy and neuroscience lenses. Evidence informed, neuroaffirmative conversations that translate brain science into practical strategies for real world living.