Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast
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Latest Episodes
Episode 84 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Christia Spears Brown: Why Biases Matter and How to Reduce Them
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Christia Spears Brown about the impact of bias, particularly in the context of race and gender. They discuss how to identify our own implicit biases, outline practical strategies for reducing levels of bias
Episode 81 - Dr Weston Talks with Maria Strauss: Responding to the Ofsted Rapid Review into Sexual Abuse in Schools
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Maria Strauss, partner at law firm Farrer & Co, about how schools should respond to the recent Ofsted rapid review into sexual abuse in schools. Maria outlines how schools can implement effective change and refere
Researcher of the Month: Professor Charlotte Markey Discusses Boys' Body Image
Our researcher of the month, Professor Charlotte Markey, talks to Dr Weston about her forthcoming book, 'Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys'. Due for publication in April, it helps boys to understand and appreciate their bodies as they become young m
Episode 82 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Gemma Lewis: Teen Mental Health and Evidence-Based Early Interventions
In this podcast, Dr Weston chats with epidemiologist Dr Gemma Lewis about her research into the causes of mental health problems in teenagers. They discuss the differences between boys' and girls' mental health, the potential impact of academic pressure,
Episode 80 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Duncan Astle: Neuromyths, Memory, Revision and Helping Struggling Learners
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with brain scientist, Dr Duncan Astle, about how to consolidate learning in our memory and finds out some actionable and evidence-based revision tips. They debunk some common neuromyths and explore why we need to change th
Researcher of the Month: Dr Jo Van Herwegen Discusses the Impact of Neuromyths on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Our researcher of the month, Dr Jo Van Herwegen, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper, which examines the prevalence of neuromyths surrounding common neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly among educators. They discuss the detrimental impact tha
Episode 78 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Katherine Davies: Negotiating Family Dynamics, Politics and Sibling Relationships
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with sociologist, Dr Katherine Davies, about her research into the nature of family relationships. They talk about Dr Davies' recent project examining the impact of Brexit on family life and delve into her work on the comp
Researcher of the Month: Nora Trompeter Discusses Eating Disorder Symptoms and Mental Health Literacy
Our researcher of the month, Nora Trompeter, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper, which examines the differences in eating disorder symptoms between teens who are in treatment and teens who are not. Along with her findings, they discuss the importan
Episode 76 - Dr Weston Talks with Sarah Dowey: Metacognition in the Classroom
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Sarah Dowey about implementing metacognitive teaching practices. Sarah is a secondary English teacher and is currently studying for her PhD, which focuses on teacher understanding and awareness of the use of metacogni
Researchers of the Month: Dr Hope Christie and Dr Lucy Hiscox Discuss the Impact of the Pandemic on Parents
Our researchers of the month, Dr Hope Christie and Dr Lucy Hiscox, talk to Dr Weston about their recent paper, which examines the impact that lockdowns had on parents. This 'rapid review' of 32 other studies was commissioned by SAGE and the Department for