Psychology, Actually

Can someone watch a lot of porn or have a lot of sex without it being a problem? The key may be less about how often someone does something and more about whether it still feels like a choice.
In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Maurizio Alvarez to explore compulsive sexual behaviour, problematic pornography use, chemsex, shame and loss of control. They discuss how these difficulties can present in therapy, the role of loneliness, boredom, emotional regulation and neurodiversity, and how early exposure to pornography may shape our understanding of sex and intimacy. They also explore consent, sexual health, relationships, the manosphere and what effective treatment for compulsive sexual behaviour can look like.
#CompulsiveSexualBehaviour #ChemSex #Psychology
Highlights
00:00 Introduction: Porn, Chemsex & Compulsive Sex
00:40 Can frequent sex or porn use be non-compulsive?
01:08 Is porn addiction a clinical diagnosis?
01:42 How compulsive sexual behaviour can present
02:20 How shame keeps the cycle going
02:38 What is chemsex?
03:58 Why rewarding behaviours can become habits
04:50 Sex, intimacy and connection
05:47 Understanding your erotic template
06:47 Early experiences of sex and sexual curiosity
07:46 How people first learn about sex and porn
09:31 Porn, consent and early exposure
11:17 Non-consensual exposure to pornography
12:17 Compulsive sex, porn and chemsex explained
14:10 Consent, drugs and sexual safety
15:45 What maintains compulsive sexual behaviour?
16:19 Loneliness, boredom, shame and neurodiversity
18:36 Attachment, relationships and sexual patterns
19:52 How pornography influences sexual expectations
20:31 Is there such a thing as “normal” sex?
22:51 Sex positivity and sexual health
23:54 When should you get a sexual health screening?
25:28 Porn, social media and young people
26:40 The manosphere, loneliness and shame
28:52 Talking about sex in clinical practice
29:45 Gender differences in psychosexual therapy
31:27 Treatment for chemsex and compulsive sex
31:38 CBT, ACT, DBT and trauma processing
33:42 De-shaming and changing behaviour
34:07 Not all compulsive sexual behaviour comes from trauma
34:42 Porn use and relationships
35:10 When a partner’s porn use becomes an issue
36:36 Advice for people struggling with compulsive behaviour
38:45 Where to find Dr Maurizio Alvarez
40:11 Final thoughts

🎧 Listen to the Professor Paul Gilbert episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/911ec653-e103-476c-bd81-65cf7306cffa/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/N40b5TmxQko
Links:
📲 Connect with Dr Maurizio: https://www.drmaualvarez.com and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maualvarez/
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Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
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Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
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Are you the same person at work, at home and around your closest friends? The psychology of personality is far more complex than simply putting people into categories or personality types. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Martyn Quigley to explore what personality really means, whether it can be measured, and how much our behaviour is shaped by the situations we find ourselves in.
They discuss the person–situation debate, individual differences, implicit personality theories, the Big Five, Myers-Briggs, and why our everyday judgements about other people can sometimes be surprisingly accurate. They also explore how personality can change over time and why understanding individual differences can help us better understand ourselves and others.
Complete your FREE Big 5 personality Test here: https://ipipneo.com/en/ipip-neo-120?res=1f45DA0EBwgJEgwQEggQDgsTCxENEBEUEwoTDgcTFA8PFw Why not comment to let us know your results?!
#PersonalityPsychology #Psychology #BigFive
Connect with Dr Martyn Quigley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martyn-quigley-a6381936/?isSelfProfile=false
Highlights
00:00 Introduction: What is personality?
00:41 Are people more similar than different?
02:21 Nomothetic vs idiographic approaches
04:08 Can personality be measured?
06:41 Is personality stable or situation-dependent?
10:33 How situations change our behaviour
12:29 Are our judgements about personality accurate?
15:24 Can we spot personality from short interactions?
16:48 Is there one definition of personality?
19:14 Type A vs Type B personality
22:03 What are individual differences?
24:18 Why understanding personality matters
26:22 What does it mean to have a “great personality”?
28:18 Implicit personality theories explained
33:22 Are we all amateur psychologists?
35:30 How context can change relationships
38:39 Is Myers-Briggs scientifically valid?
42:45 Personality in structured situations
45:13 What should we understand about personality?
47:05 How trauma can affect personality
48:03 Where to learn more about Dr Martyn Quigley

🎧 Listen to the episodes I mentioned in this episode: Dr Marytn Quigley Extinction Learning: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7f2e0254-6879-4d36-8dc5-c2033e067436/ The Psychopathy Episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/18bda108-fc14-4d33-9f8c-a4d6e038f4b3/ and The Psychology of The Traitors: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9b7ed2bd-3e9e-46ee-b5d9-cc5f3949aa90/
Links:
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
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💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
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© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Can a baby have mental health before they can even talk? The earliest months of life may shape far more than most of us realise. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page to explore infant mental health, attachment and bonding, and what can happen when early parenting doesn't go to plan. They discuss why the first 1,001 days matter, how to spot when a parent or baby might need extra support, and why bonding often takes time. Charlotte also explains the treatment options available, including video interaction guidance and Circle of Security, and busts common myths about baby sleep. If you're worried about your bond with your baby, this conversation is a reassuring reminder that you are not alone.
#InfantMentalHealth #Attachment #ParentingSupport
Learn more about Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page and her work here: https://www.borntobond.co.uk/about
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Quickfire round: can an infant have their own mental health?
02:15 Can a child have a different experience from their parent's?
03:14 Do you need to be a parent to work in infant mental health?
04:09 Infant mental health and care-experienced people
05:46 Why the first 1,001 days matter
07:38 Signs a parent or baby may need support
11:28 Bonding with a first baby vs a second baby
13:54 When birth and early days don't go to plan
17:59 Treatment options for parent-infant relationship difficulties
23:58 How Charlotte moved from forensic psychology to infant mental health
28:56 Conflicting parenting advice and baby sleep
31:23 Reducing shame and stigma around referrals for support
35:40 Why parents need a village
38:34 Exhaustion and self-compassion in early parenthood
39:30 Baby sleep myths
42:11 Practical tips for professionals and parents
44:17 Where to find Charlotte's work

🎧 Listen to the Dr Jade Redfern how to shout less at your children episode mentioned in this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e5cede81-8c93-449a-b663-4d60a99b92a2/ Or Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/boRYKdPYZ2w
Links:
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity
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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.
© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Can you deeply love the child you have and still grieve the child you imagined? That shame-filled question is far more common than you think. In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent is joined by Dr Nina Francis to explore why gender disappointment might be the wrong term and how RIFIs, Rupture of an Imagined Future due to infant sex, better explain the grief, identity, dark hope, and limerence many parents experience. Dr Nina shares her personal story, her PhD research, the 7-stage model towards acceptance, and what a truly helpful response from a GP, midwife or psychologist sounds like.
Learn more about Dr Nina and her work here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/ Free Guide & Webinar Dr Nina mentioned is here: https://www.gender-disappointment.com/free-webinar
#GenderDisappointment #ParentalMentalHealth #Grief #griefsupport
🎧 Listen to the What is EMDR episode mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z31WJPk8jjk&t=1s or listen here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5354da94-8907-4654-b17b-000862a790e5/
Highlights
00:00 Introduction: Loving your child while grieving the child you imagined
00:34 Quick-fire questions about gender disappointment
02:08 What not to say to someone experiencing it
02:56 Stigma, misunderstanding and shame
03:09 Why “gender disappointment” may be the wrong term
05:00 The rupture of an imagined future
07:12 Why imagined futures can be so powerful
08:27 Grief, longing and bargaining
09:54 Nina’s personal experience
14:39 Why gender disappointment can create shame
16:44 Cultural expectations around boys and girls
18:22 Grief, hope, dark hope and limerence
19:00 Understanding grief 20:00 When hope becomes dark
21:30 What is limerence?
22:57 The imagined future and identity
24:32 How healthcare professionals can respond
27:49 A compassionate question to ask
28:53 Nina’s model and moving towards acceptance
32:01 What parents experiencing this need to hear
33:40 About Nina’s book, Gender Disappointment
35:19 Final thoughts

Links:
📲 Connect with Dr Nina Francis: https://www.drninafrancis.co.uk
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity
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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.
© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

What does an IQ score actually tell us about a person and what can it miss? The answer is far more complicated than a single number, especially when we consider strengths, weaknesses, culture, education and real-world ability.
In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent joins Dr Keith Jenkins to explore the history and evolution of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), what IQ scores really measure, and how the WAIS-5 can provide a more detailed picture of cognitive abilities. They discuss cognitive assessment, working memory, processing speed, reasoning, dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, dementia and the impact of factors such as anxiety, fatigue, sleep and language. They also explore why two people can have the same IQ but very different cognitive profiles, and why IQ alone cannot determine how successful someone will be. The conversation looks at WAIS-5 UK, cultural and linguistic considerations, practice effects, and the future of intelligence testing.
Thanks to Pearson for sponsoring this video. To check out the WAIS-V head to: https://www.pearsonclinical.co.uk/featured-topics/from-podcast-insight-to-clinical-practice.html
#IQTest #WAIS5 #psychology
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Quickfire: What is the WAIS?
02:16 Who gets referred for WAIS assessment?
04:22 Is the WAIS just an IQ test? 05:12 Can results inform care or treatment?
08:43 How long will it take to become skilled at administering it?
11:16 Clinical oversight and supervision
13:24 Strengths, weaknesses and dyslexia
16:16 Same IQ, different profiles
17:53 How anxiety, fatigue and substances affect scores
20:03 Paper testing vs Q-interactive tablets
22:53 History of intelligence testing (Galton to Wechsler)
27:44 First experiences administering the WAIS
32:26 What's new in the WAIS-5 model
34:23 Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence
38:28 When strengths mask hidden difficulties
39:50 Case study: Jazz and traumatic brain injury
44:56 Cultural norms and testing across backgrounds
47:51 Using interpreters during assessment
51:08 New WAIS-5 subtests
53:19 The practice effect and preparing for tests
56:12 Biggest misconceptions about IQ
58:10 Does high IQ mean you'll thrive?
59:21 The future of intelligence testing
1:00:34 How AI may be affecting our IQ (Flynn effect)
1:02:43 Final thoughts

Links:
🫶 To join my podcast membership to get early access to episodes and support the show head to: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support or to the Apple Podcasts App: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-aspiring-psychologist-podcast/id1605628278
📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/membership
🖥️ Check out my short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/online-courses
Ask Marianne your most pressing psychology career question and she will send you a FREE bespoke reply! Grab your free psychology success guide here and fill in the most pressing concern box: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk (scroll to the bottom of the page)
✍️ Get your FREE Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/free-resources
📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent
💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity
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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk.
© Dr Marianne Trent
Mentioned in this episode:
Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
It's designed to help you turn your expertise into scalable offers like courses, memberships and digital products.
I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
And if you join through my affiliate link, you'll receive Sophie's bonuses PLUS my exclusive support package at no extra cost!
That includes six months of WhatsApp support, four group masterminds, masterclasses, personalised guidance, a Fortnum & Mason treat and a time-limited 1:1 coaching bonus!
Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
Remember, you must purchase through MY link to receive my bonuses! 💜 I’m here if you have any questions! https://www.aspiring-psychologist.co.uk/sophie-foote-bonus

Exciting News! OTM is Open! Check out MY Bonuses!
Psychologists! What if you could earn money beyond trading your time for money?
I'm Dr Marianne Trent, Clinical Psychologist, and I've been developing passive and recurring income streams since 2019.
I have some exciting news…. Sophie Foote's One to Many programme is NOW OPEN for enrolment!
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I completed the programme myself in 2022 and have since supported two cohorts of psychologists through their journeys.
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Enrolment closes Monday 16 November at 10pm.
Find out more via my bonus page, linked in the description.
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