Captivate Podcasts

“I want to break free.”Who hasn’t occasionally fantasised about getting on a train, plane or possibly ferry and disappearing for a while?In this episode, Julia explores our fantasies of escape;…

We all need someone to reach out to. But what happens when reaching out becomes handing over?In this episode, Julia explores our tendency to create our own Personal Jesus: the…

“The cold never bothered me anyway.”Except perhaps it did.In this episode, Julia looks at the stories we tell ourselves when reality feels a little too uncertain, disappointing or downright uncomfortable.…

Bond. James Bond.Nobody gets that one wrong. So why are some people apparently incapable of getting everybody else’s name right?In this episode, Julia looks at why names matter far more…

“Did you miss me?”It sounds like a fairly innocent question. But underneath it can sit something much bigger: did you notice I wasn’t there? Did you think about me? Do…

“Be kind.” It sounds harmless enough. Who could possibly object to kindness?Julia, apparently.In this episode, she takes a psychodynamic look at one of social media’s favourite slogans and asks what…

This week on The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Julia takes a psychodynamic look at one iconic Victoria Wood moment: “Don’t bother Ken, I’ll do it myself.”What starts as a funny,…