39. Jen Vaughan on Balancing Nurture and Profit, The Goal Experiments
In this first conversation of The Goal Experiments, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge speaks with yoga teacher Jen Vaughan about the tension between giving and receiving, authenticity and market...
11 Nov 202538min
40. From Procrastination to Publication — with Rebecca Slater
In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge talks with Rebecca Slater, who’s setting a powerful goal for 2026: to write her first book.Together they explore wh...
11 Nov 202531min
Women, Ambition & the Profit Silence
In this episode, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge explores the quiet tension many women experience in business — the space between ambition and the pressure to be “good.” Drawing on findings fr...
6 Nov 202511min
Your secret weapon against burnout and stress
Welcome to my favourite field, yes.. you heard that right. In this episode I'm talking about the suprising benefits of noticing a tree, field or bit of nature near to you.
28 Okt 202521min
How to Stop Over-Striving and Start Feeling Fulfilled
What’s the real difference between joy, fulfilment, and striving? In this episode, psychologist Leila Ainge explores the psychology behind our endless chase for more—and why true joy often hides in li...
17 Okt 202519min
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Women in Focus with Karen Staniland-Platt
What does it really mean to be seen? In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, I sit down with Karen Staniland- Platt, a Manchester-based photographer and writer who’s passionate about capturing wo...
8 Okt 202547min
You are not that important: finding Joy and doing weird stuff with Hannah Isted.
Leila and Hannah explore the themes of joy, productivity, and marketing strategies. They discuss the importance of celebrating small wins, the awkwardness of creating B-roll content, and the psycholog...
1 Okt 202543min
The Joy of being a Generalist (and specialist) with Katie Elliott
Wow, There's a big debate around being a generalist vs niching down, but this conversation with Katie proves that it takes specialist knowledge about specific industries and types of organisations to ...
26 Sep 202548min
