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Feb 2024
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Reflective Growth Across a Psychology Ca...

Dr Marianne Trent
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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 113: Pride, personal growth and self-discovery with Phil Pampoulov

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we speak with almost qualified Phil Pampoulov, a third-year trainee. Join us as we reminisce and reflect on Phil’s career path, the beauty of placements and the importance of self-reflection and self-discovery in psychology. Phil talks about the value of diversity and men’s voice in psychology, the continuing growth beyond training and the emotions that come with graduating!


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The Highlights:

  • (00:00): Introducing Phil
  • (01:45): Phil’s journey to psychology
  • (03:17): The calling of Clinical Psychology
  • (07:04): When are passions lead us to different nations
  • (09:00): Someone has already gone through the journey you will be making soon
  • (10:55): Being a male in the current cohort
  • (14:06): Increased funding and bigger cohorts
  • (16:21): Developing as a trainee personally is part of the journey too!
  • (18:00): Aligned values and its influence in shaping you and your work
  • (19:40): The beauty of being part of someone’s world on placement
  • (24:32): The gratifying feeling of training
  • (25:45): Really think about who you are
  • (29:16): On feeling phoney, graduation and being proud
  • (32:41): Growth continues beyond graduation
  • (34:30): Phil’s top tip in reducing burnout
  • (35:26): Summary and close

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