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  • How to feel better at work
    2026/09/30

    Kimberley asks her guest, researcher and Chartered Psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, how we cope with our emotions at work and how to manage them in a healthier way. Kimberley Wilson, also a chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. In Complex, she invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.

    If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Please note that this is the last episode in the current series. We are taking a pause and hope to share new episodes with you again soon.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.

    Studio producer: Dr Samara Linton Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Dr Grace Revill Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    25 分
  • Why do people ghost?
    2026/09/23

    Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox, explore why people ghost (the emotional impact of being suddenly cut off) and how to move forward when you’re left without answers.

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through the information - and misinformation - surrounding our mental health. She invites expert guests, including psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, to share their insights and practical advice.

    If you are concerned that you have a medical or mental health issue, please contact your GP or seek expert help. You can also visit the BBC Action Line to find details of organisations offering information and support for a range of issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.

    Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
 Researcher: Grace Revill
 Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar
 Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
 Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
 Digital Lead: Richard Berry
 Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene

    For BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor Rhian Roberts

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    30 分
  • How to manage shame
    2026/09/16

    Is the voice inside your head telling you off for something you’ve done? That’s shame, and it makes us feel like there’s something wrong with us. Kimberley and her guest clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn - also known as Psychology Mom on social media - dig into this often unwanted and uncomfortable emotion, why we feel it and what we can do about it.

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.

    You can get in touch with the show. The email address is: complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know. Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Action line page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Dr Grace Revill Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    28 分
  • Do you have trauma or PTSD?
    2026/09/09

    A lot of people claim they have trauma. But what is trauma? And when does it become PTSD? Kimberley is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Ron Dodzro to explore a term that's often misused and misunderstood. And together they discuss what we can do about it.

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.

    You can get in touch with the show. The email address is: complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.

    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Action line page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.

    Producer and researcher: Dr Samara Linton

    Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke

    Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar

    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable

    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey

    Digital Lead: Richard Berry

    Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene

    And for BBC Sounds:

    Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    29 分
  • How can men build better friendships?
    2026/09/02

    Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell, talk about how men can find it challenging to make authentic connections with other men. How can men build better friendships?

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.

    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Grace Revill Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    31 分
  • How to stop dissociating
    2026/08/26

    Do you zone out? Does your mind wander? Together with daydreaming, they are all part of the human experience. But for some, these feelings of disconnection from ourselves and the world around us can go much further. Kimberley is joined by psychotherapist Zöe Ross to explore what dissociation is, how it can affect us, and where we can find support.

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.

    You can get in touch with the show. The email address is: complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.

    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Action line page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production: Producer and researcher: Dr Samara Linton Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene

    And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    27 分
  • What is disorganised attachment?
    2026/08/19

    Are you securely attached or is your attachment style avoidant, anxious or disorganised? In the third episode exploring how these patterns of behaviour show up in our relationships, Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Fatoumata Jatta, look at how we can learn to manage disorganised (or fearful-avoidant) attachment.

    You can catch up with their other episodes in the Complex feed on BBC Sounds.

    Please email complex@bbc.co.uk if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, please remember to let us know.

    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for some of the issues discussed.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds:

    Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Researcher: Dr Grace Revill Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass Science Editor: Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    28 分
  • Why is it so hard to talk about sex?
    2026/08/12

    Around one in five UK adults say they don’t feel comfortable talking about sex with anyone, and research suggests women in straight relationships often find it easier to talk about sex with friends than with their partners. Kimberley is joined by psychotherapist Sarah Harness to explore why sexual communication is so difficult, the part shame plays in keeping us silent, how the orgasm gap and desire discrepancy affect relationships, and practical ways to start talking about sex with honesty, curiosity and care. This episode contains explicit discussion of sexual content.

    Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.

    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.

    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke Assistant Producer / Research: Samara Linton Executive Producers: Rami Tzabar and Kirsten Lass Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Studio Engineer: Matt Hua Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene

    And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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    28 分