Just a Minute with Dr Kumari Podcast
1) The Invisible Load
In this episode we talk about overwhelm, stress, the invisible load of mothering and the role that progesterone can have on working memory.
2) A Just a Minute Manifesto
In this gentle and grounding episode, Dr Kumari Valentine shares the Just a Minute Manifesto— a compassionate philosophy of healing through micro-moments of self-connection. Rooted in trauma-informed ...Show More
3) Dissociation
I talk about Dissociation, which we all do, but that can be very disruptive and occur in the presence of trauma. I introduce a dissociation thermometer that I created that you are welcome to download ...Show More
4) Protecting Psychology and the Public: The Threat to Evidence-Based Practice
Very recent developments in New Zealand’s mental health sector have raised serious concerns. The government is proposing an Associate Psychologist role, allowing individuals with only an undergraduate...Show More
Protecting Psychology and the Public: The Threat to Evidence-Based Practice
22:05 | Mar 22nd, 2025
5) Eating for a Stress Less and more Healthy Christmas with Bridget Foliaki Davis
Can the way we eat affect how stressed we feel? The Christmas or holiday season is typically associated with a variety of stressors. In this episode with award winning chef and author, Bridget Foliaki...Show More
Eating for a Stress Less and more Healthy Christmas with Bridget Foliaki Davis
33:51 | Nov 26th, 2024
6) Mood Boosting Strategies Backed by Science
Low or depressed mood affects EVERYTHING. I am a clinical psychologist with almost two decades of clinical experience as well as previously having been a researcher and lecturer in psychological scien...Show More
7) Mindfulness and Relational Trauma
Mindfulness has many benefits but can also be misunderstood. I talk about what mindfulness is and how it can be useful when we are dealing with relational trauma.
8) The Gut Brain Axis and Polyvagal Theory in a Nutshell
Episode 47: There is so much to the Gut Brain Axis but I give you a very quick overview and briefly cover Polyvagal theory.
9) People Pleasing and Fawning in Response to Relational Trauma
Do you struggle with people pleasing and perhaps even identifying your own needs? In this episode I talk about the ”fawn” response to relational trauma. My deeper self care course is available here:...Show More
10) The Body in Stress and Six Things I did during an Extra Stressful Week
I often talk about the nervous system and soothing it for dealing with stress and trauma. Here I talk about what I mean by the nervous system. A couple of weeks ago, I had an extra stressful week and ...Show More