Moments in Mind

In this special bonus episode, we revisit the most powerful insights, heartfelt moments, and thought-provoking ideas from Season 2 of Moments in Mind, with Pearson Country Ambassador, Australia and VP Legal Taha Haidermota. From inspiring conversations with clinicians and educators to compelling breakthroughs in psychology and mental health, this compilation celebrates the voices and stories that shaped our second season.


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We’ve saved one of our best conversations for last! In this season finale of Moments in Mind, Dr Oliver Suendermann takes us behind the scenes of Intellect in Singapore, one of the world’s fastest-growing mental health platforms. As Vice President, Clinical, Oliver spearheads efforts to dismantle stigma and radically scale access to mental healthcare by combining cutting-edgetechnology, cultural sensitivity and clinical excellence.

Oliver also shares anecdotes and learnings from his storied career, including spells at prestigious London institutions Bethlem Hospital (yes, the origin of the term “bedlam”) and The Priory. Along the way, he reflects on some rem...

From formative experiences in her youth to lessons learned in her early career, educational psychologist Scarlet Leong opens up about the moments that have shaped her remarkable career. Along the way, she shares illuminating stories of some of the children she has helped, and she explains how standardised assessments help her to achieve “Oh, now I see!” moments for families.

Scarlet combines her clinical expertise with deep empathy as Senior Specialist Psychologist at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. She describes how her investigative work puts together different pieces of the puzzle—such as behavioural observations, assessment scores and, crucia...

From Singapore to Canada, psychologist Priscilla Lee proves that psychology is a truly global profession and one that transcends borders and cultures. In this episode of Moments in Mind, she shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her career, from early memories of self-doubt in a high-achieving classroom to setting up her own therapy practice in Calgary.

Priscilla discusses her passion for helping neurodiverse clients, including twice-exceptional individuals, who are both gifted and experience learning differences. She explains how her clinical work goes beyond diagnosis, combining deep understanding of the brain with practical strategies that help clients...

In this episode we meet the multi-talented clinical psychologist Adrian Toh, who is driving positive change for Singapore on several fronts.

As President of the Singapore Psychological Society, Adrian is advocating for regulation to set quality standards that will protect the public and elevate trust in the profession. As Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, he’s helping to champion curiosity, compassion and cultural sensitivity among the next generation of psychologists. And as a clinical psychologist at The Other Clinic, Adrian goes to great lengths to ensure each individual client receives his full attention and ex...

Moments In Mind returns for season two with a heart-rending story that began many years ago in a primary school in southern India many years ago—and continues to this day in Singapore.Our guest is the amazing Cordilia Justin, Senior Principal Psychologist at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS).

In this episode, Cordilia recalls how her twin sister struggled with her studies at school, and Cordilia’s chance discovery of a book in the school library that would change both of their lives forever. It’s a tale of love and hope that shows how much can be ach...

Moments in Mind is returning for season two, bringing you the inside stories of clinicians who make a profound difference in other people’s mental wellbeing every single day. In this trailer episode, you can hear all about what to expect from season two, which is published by Pearson Clinical Assessment. We’ve handpicked an extraordinary line up of guests from Asia and North America. In every episode:
you’ll hear real-life stories of personal struggle, strength and breakthroughs;you’ll hear about clinicians’ proven strategies and trusted methods; andyou’ll hear about the moments that have changed the lives of clie...

In this special bonus episode, we revisit the most powerful insights, heartfelt moments, and thought-provoking ideas from Season 1 of Moments in Mind. From inspiring conversations with clinicians and educators to compelling breakthroughs in psychology and mental health, this compilation celebrates the voices and stories that shaped our first season.


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To wrap up season one of Moments in Mind, we meet Dr Nicole Carvill who runs Think Psychologists in Geelong, Australia. In conversation with host Andy McLean, Nicole shares some of the highlights from her decades working in the disability sector with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families and carers.
We learn about Nicole’s upbringing and how growing up with her late brother, who had a disability, gradually drew her towards specialising in her chosen field. She reflects on how becoming a parent to neurodivergent kids also influenced her professionally. And she explains what it means to ru...

In this illuminating episode, host Andy McLean sits down with Dr Renee Testa, a distinguished paediatric neuropsychologist from Melbourne, Australia. Together, they explore the world of childhood brain development, neurodiversity, and holistic care.
Along the way, they discuss some of the moments of challenge, breakthrough and joy that Renee has experienced working with children facing neurodevelopmental challenges—including conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental language disorders.
Whether you're a parent seeking guidance, an educator looking to better support neurodiverse learners, or a professional in the field of child development, this episode is filled with wisdom, em...

In this heartwarming episode of Moments in Mind, speech pathologist Binh Doan takes us on a remarkable journey from his childhood in Ho Chi Minch City to his adulthood in Sydney.
After sharing tender recollections from his early years in Vietnam, Binh opens up about the difficulties of arriving in Australia alone as a teenager and attending high school with only a limited command of English. He explains how those formative experiences now guide him when he’s helping children and adults overcome language barriers.
Along the way, Binh relives his career highlights which illustrate the importance of ea...

In this episode of Moments in Mind, we meet Renee Purcell, a psychologist based in southern Sydney, Australia who specialises in supporting children, their families, and caregivers. Renee's warm, genuine approach to psychology shines through as she shares poignant examples of how she engages clients and helps them overcome mental health challenges.
Renee's work stands out for its focus on meeting clients where they are – both literally and figuratively. Rather than conducting sessions solely in a clinical setting, Renee often takes her practice outdoors, into natural environments to facilitate therapeutic activities. Whether it's building sandcastles, kicking a soccer ball, or...

In this episode of Moments in Mind, we meet occupational therapist (OT) Lisa Bowker.
After sharing a little about her origin story and why she chose to become an OT, Lisa vividly describes the profound impact that OTs can have on the lives of their clients. She emphasises the importance of tailoring therapy to each client’s individual goals – such as a young woman’s desire to apply makeup independently – and how this has led to several breakthrough moments.
Lisa tells several remarkable stories of people’s courage and determination to fight back after serious injuries and during life-chang...

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In this trailer episode, you can hear all about Moments in Mind, a brand-new podcast coming soon from Pearson Clinical Assessment.
In every episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives – and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle a...