The Francesca Psychology Podcast
The Francesca Psychology Podcast is a psychology and self-development podcast exploring human behaviour, relationships, trauma, and personal growth. Hosted by Francesca Tighinean, it features long-form conversations with leading experts, offering research-backed insights and practical tools to help listeners better understand themselves and their patterns.
Episodes
Nike Trainer: Science-Based Mental Fitness Training & Visualization
Maya Raichoora is a leading expert in mental fitness and visualization. She has over a decade of experience and has made history as Nike’s first-ever mental fitness trainer.Order my new book How to Be Magnetic here: https://francescapsychology.com/p/book
Body Language Expert: Cues Someone Likes Vs Dislikes You - Vanessa Van Edwards
Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioural researcher whose work reached over 300 million people worldwide last year. She is also the bestselling author of Captivate and Cues, and her new book Conversation is coming out soon! Order her book here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/Order my new book How to Be Magnetic here: https://francescapsychology.com/p/book
Harvard's Happiness Expert: Why You Lack Meaning (And 6 Ways To Find It) - Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who teaches the science of happiness, and whose latest book, The Meaning of Your Life, has just come out.The Meaning Of Your Life: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/the-meaning-of-your-lifePre-order How To Be Magnetic & Get Bonuses: https://francescapsychology.com/p/bookContinue the conversation and stay connected with A
Former FBI Agent: How To Take Control Of Any Conversation and Read Them Like A Book - Joe Navarro
Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent, one of the world’s leading experts on body language, and the bestselling author of What Every Body Is Saying.Mastering Connections: https://amzn.to/3N9myQgJoe's website: https://www.jnforensics.com/Navarro Dangerous Personality Inventory: https://ndpi.liebermanlabs.com/ndpiOTHER RESOURCES:The Finding Love course: https://www.francescapsychology.com/p...1:1 Li
The Narcissism Doctor: Toxic Signs You're Dealing With A Covert Narcissist - Dr Ramani
Dr. Ramani is a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author of the book It’s Not You, and the world’s leading expert on narcissistic relationships.00:00 Intro01:56 What is narcissism?04:18 How many people are narcissists?06:15 How does one become a narcissist11:20 Why do some children become narcissists20:01 Emotional Immaturity vs Narcissism22:58 Types of narcissism28:21 Signs someone is a n
FBI Hostage Negotiator: How To Influence Anyone & Get What You Want - Chris Voss
Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, author of the bestselling book Never Split the Difference, and the CEO of The Black Swan Group.The Black Swan Group: https://www.blackswanltd.com/0:00 Intro: The power of emotional intelligence and empathy.01:32 Becoming an FBI hostage negotiator.03:15 Day-to-day life in the Crisis Negotiation Unit.05:07 Defining negotiation as collaboration and trust
World No.1 Sleep Expert: The Perfect Formula For Deep Sleep - Dr Matt Walker
Dr Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience and one of the world’s leading researchers on sleep. He is also the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep, which helped bring the science of sleep into the mainstream and changed how millions of people think about the role sleep.00:00 Intro01:10 The Importance of Sleep05:08 Understanding Dreams and Their Functions13:41 Nightmares and Their Impact
How To Manage Negative Or Intrusive Thoughts - Dr Ethan Kross
Ethan Kross is an award-winning psychology professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and bestselling author of Chatter and Shift.00:00 Intro01:45 What is an inner voice03:44 Intrusive thoughts07:52 Types of people that have more intrusive thoughts08:55 Types of chatter and harmful self talk12:48 How does one develop a harmful inner voice16:20 Ho
The Uncomfortable Question You Should Ask on Every First Date - Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton is one of the most influential philosophers of our time, best-selling author, and the founder of The School of Life. His work has helped millions of people develop greater self-understanding and improve their relationships.00:00 Intro01:56 The best thinking comes from problems07:45 The anatomy of a good friend10:10 What is an emotionally mature person?12:26 Why are some people stuc
Robert Greene: How To Seduce Anyone, Become Powerful & Irreplaceable
Robert Greene is one of the most influential authors of our time, known for his bestselling books - The 48 Laws of Power, The art of seduction, and The Laws of Human Nature.00:00 Intro01:43 Book banned in prisons03:10 What is power?05:20 Signs someone is powerful07:45 The 2 most important laws of power10:30 How to become irreplaceable13:00 Why are people more timid in 2026?16:00 The source of your
Power, happiness, and influence, explained by philosophy - Jonny Thomson
Jonny Thomson is a British philosopher, author, and educator known for making philosophy practical and accessible. He is the founder of Mini Philosophy, a popular platform that breaks down complex philosophical ideas into clear, relatable insights for everyday life.Check him out: https://miniphilosophy.substack.com/00:00 Intro02:20 What inspired you to study philosophy05:20 How philosophy shows up
Trauma Expert: How to Rebuild Self-Identity After Years of Shame - Tim Fletcher
Tim Fletcher is a researcher and counselor with over 30 years of experience, specialising in the field of Addiction and Complex Trauma recovery. I’m launching a course on FINDING LOVE that explains how to heal unhealthy patterns and find a healthy relationship. Join waitlist here - https://tr.ee/bIUJlW-oyZ1:1 Life Coaching - https://tr.ee/7S2Xi6rtodFREE QUIZ: The 5 Patterns Blocking Healthy Love -
CIA SPY: Seduction Tactics, Lie Detection & Mind Control In Interrogations - Andrew Bustamante
Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA officer, founder of EverydaySpy.com and the author of his new book Shadow Cell.Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/47eDPPnRead Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-BustamanteExplore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axo
Instantly Disarm Condescending People (Without Losing Your Cool) - Dr Shade
Dr Shadé is a behavioural researcher, and award-winning peak performance educator. And her new book Big Trust is coming out the 22nd Jan. https://www.shadezahrai.com/00:00 Intro02:09 Her New Book04:21 How To Master You Mindset09:18 The Key To Behavioural Change11:11 How To Further Your Career13:10 Tricks To Start Speaking With More Confidence16:35 The Humanness Courage Matrix19:47 How To Manage Ch
Dr K: The Truth About Incels, "Low Value" Men, & Why You Can't Get A Girlfriend
Dr. K is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, co-founder of Healthy Gamer, and the world's leading expert on modern mental health issues. Check out more from Dr.K on the HealthyGamerGG Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP?si=2fbfbaece86441a4 00:00 Intro 01:44 Dr K's Journey10:50 Struggles With Meditation15:55 What Are The Most Common Problems 21:23 How To Find Your Purpose In Li
Childhood Neglect & Feeling Like You Can Never Belong - Anna Runkle
Anna Runkle, known to over a million people on YouTube as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, helps people heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. She is the author of Re-Regulated, and her upcoming book Connectability will be published by Hay House in October 2025.00:00 Intro01:54 Why we struggle with belonging04:42 Childhood trauma hurts your ability to connect10:50 Signs you were ostracised
Interrogation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Read People Like A Book
Chase Hughes is the world’s number one leading authority on behavior profiling, nonverbal communication, influence, and persuasion. His work has long been the go-to training resource for the most elite professionals in human intelligence - including the US Army, and intelligence agencies.
Women, stop looking for "masculine" men - Case Kenny
Case Kenny is a mindfulness expert, the author of That’s Bold of You, and the host of the popular podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? He has over 1.3M followers on instagram where he shares short affirmations and mantras. His new book The Opposite of Settling is also coming out this year in August.
The Mind Architect: Triggers are gifts from your subconscious - Peter Crone
Peter Crone, also known as "The Mind Architect”, is a writer, speaker, and thought leader in human potential. With over 20 years of experience, he has coached celebrities, athletes, and high-level leaders. Peter specializes in revealing the limiting beliefs and subconscious narratives that shape behavior, health, relationships, and performance. https://www.petercrone.com/
Dating Expert: Best Technique For Healing After Breakup & Becoming More Attractive On Dates
Amy Chan is a leading relationship expert and New York Times bestselling author of Breakup Bootcamp. She is also the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and Dating Bootcamp, a transformational retreat designed to help people heal after heartbreak.
Dr Julie Smith: How to Build Social Confidence, Heal After a Breakup & Spot Fake Friends Fast
Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author and content creator. You’ve probably seen her creative mental health videos on social media where she has over 7 million followers. Her first book, “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” was the bestselling non-fiction book of 2022. Her latest book, Open When…, went straight to number 1 on the Sunday Times bestseller list in its first we
#1 Somatic Practitioner: How To Get Out Of Functional Freeze, Clear Brain Fog & Get Your Spark Back
Today’s guest is Brittany Piper. She is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. In her upcoming book, "Body-First Healing", Brittany offers a revolutionary guide to trauma recovery through healing the nervous system. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748686/body-first-healing-by-brittany-piper/
#1 Dating Coach: How avoidants feel after a breakup & how men choose who to marry
Sabrina Zohar is a dating coach and podcast host with over 2.5M followers across social media channels.
How to Stop Getting Obsessed Too Quickly When Dating & What To Do If They Pull Away– Jillian Turecki
Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves.
Order her new book - It Begins With YOU - https://www.jillianturecki.com
Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents - Dr Lindsay Gibson
Dr. Lindsay Gibson is an author and clinical psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Her New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, has sold over 1M copies and has been translated into 37 languages.
00:00 Intro
02:04 Signs you had an emotionally immature parent 
05:25 Characteristics of emotionally immature people 
09:30 Why are they like
#1 Couples Therapist: Healing Abandonment Issues & Moving On from Heartbreak
Terry Real is an internationally recognised family therapist, speaker, and author. He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents along with a professional training program for clinicians to learn his Relational Life Therapy methodology. He is the bestselling author of Us, I Don’t Want to Talk About It, How Can I Get Through to You?, and The New
#1 Celebrity Therapist: Tricks For Confidence, Attraction & Removing Negative Thoughts - Marisa Peer
Marisa is the founder and creator of RTT®—a new and exciting, multi-award-winning therapy taking the world by storm.
Marisa has spent over three decades treating a client list that includes international superstars, CEOs, royalty, and Olympic athletes. A best-selling author of five books, Marisa has been heralded as “one of the most powerful transformers of human behaviour,” and “one of the few wo
#1 Couples Therapist: Is Your Relationship Worth Saving? Ending Love Addiction - Terry Real
Terry Real is an internationally recognised family therapist, speaker, and author. He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents along with a professional training program for clinicians to learn his Relational Life Therapy methodology. He is the bestselling author of Us, I Don’t Want to Talk About It, How Can I Get Through to You?, and The New
#1 Child Psychologist: Heal Your Inner Child To Become A Conscious Parent - Dr Shefali
Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist and 3-time NYT bestselling author and pioneer of the conscious parenting movement. Dr. Shefali is the host of the parenting podcast called: Parenting & You. If you are interested in becoming one of Dr. Shefali’s coaches, explore her conscious parenting and life coaching institute to learn your be a coach like her.
Healing Childhood Trauma: Limerence, Abandonment & Feeling Excluded - Anna Runkle
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CIA SPY: Mind Games, Power & Seduction Tactics | Andrew Bustamante
Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated military combat veteran, successful Fortune 10 corporate advisor, proud husband and father.
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I Interviewed 100 Experts: The Shocking Truth About Ozempic For Weight Loss - Johann Hari
I’m really excited to introduce today’s guest, Johann Hari. Johann is the author of 3 New York Times best-selling books, including Lost Connections and Stolen Focus. The first is one of my favourite books of all time. One that’s had a profound impact on my personal life and that I recommend all the time.
For the past year, Johann has been on a journey to understand the effects of the new weight l
