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THE PSYCHOLOJIST PODCAST

"The Psycholojist," a dynamic web series hosted by our Partnerships Director, Deji, features engaging debates among Black psychologists and mental health practitioners. Covering thought-provoking topics on human behavior, including themes from pop culture, each episode explores different psychological theories. Topics range from the psychology of education and trust to experiences growing up with African parents and the influence of social media.

This series provides a platform for professionals in psychology and mental health to share their expertise, interests, and diverse perspectives with a broader audience.

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Episode 7: The Psychology Behind Education

For the final episode of this season, BIPP Directors Dej and Idriss sit down with Jason Shonibare, an Educational Psychologist, to discuss the experiences of Black children in the UK education system. They explore potential barriers to Black children's academic achievement, as well as the notorious school to pupil referral unit and prison pipeline. The episode ends with a reflection on methods to support Black pupils to navigate school life.

Episode 6: The Psychology Behind African Parenting

Deji and his friend Sheikh discuss being raised by African parents with fellow BIPP Director, and Clinical Psychologist, Sarah Atayero. The conversation delves into African parents' belief systems, sibling rivalary and the advantages and disadvantages of being raised in an Afrocentric household.

Episode 5: The Psychology Behind Arrogance

This episode discusses the psychology behind arrogance. Particularly, the internal and external arrogance, as well as public views and perceptions. The guests also discuss their own insecurities around being arrogant.

Episode 4: The Psychology Behind "Blind" Love

Deji, a mental health practitioner, discusses the concept of “blind” love with his friend. Three "shallow" men also discuss the role attraction plays in their romantic relationships, and whether “blind” love truly exists.

Episode 3: The Psychology Behind Social Media

Social media is a big part of most people’s lives, and it has already been proven it has huge implications for personality development and mental health. Dive into this impactful conversation around the broad topic of social media and its effect on our mind with three frequent social media users. Deji sits down with founders of popular social media platforms who produce social media content around mental health and wellbeing. Sharing their perspective on using social media as a content producer and consumer, Deji and guests help us examine why we engage with social media. As social media continues to become a major part of our lives and identity, the hosts also engage us in a stimulating conversation around the ‘virtual self’ and the ‘real self’.

Episode 2: The Psychology Behind PTSD (in the ends)

Join three mental health practitioners as they discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by Black people in inner city London. Deji sits down with Nessa (Psychological Therapist) and Ron (Trainee Clinical Psychologist), all of whom grew up in the ‘the ends’, also known as inner city London estates. The hosts provide a captivating discussion around vicarious/communal trauma, providing the audience with unique takes on their understanding of PTSD and its detrimental impact. They also explore solutions to the problems raised and stress that young black men who are gang entrenched, are often suffering from undiagnosed PTSD.

Episode 1: The Psychology Behind Trust

This episode explores the Psychology behind trust with three black men, all working within the field of Psychology. In decoding our understanding of trust, the Deji and guests question whether the concept of trust is relative or absolute as well as exploring feelings attached with being on both sides of broken trust. Considering the impact of adverse childhood experiences on our ability to be trusting in adulthood, they introduce a psychological theory of trust to spark interesting discourse around the components of trust and whether it can be rebuilt. Although the topic is complex and can only be explored at surface level within a 40 minute conversation, the hosts generate interesting insights around different components of trust and leave the audience with introspective questions such as ‘Do you trust yourself?’

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The BiPP Network is committed to providing valuable resources and support to our community. However, it is important to note that we are not a mental health crisis service or therapy provider. Any resources that we provide are for general information only.

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