Trust the Process Ep 02

In Episode 2 of Trust the Process, I interview clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Ahona Guha from Melbourne. Ahona works within the public forensic mental health system and maintains a private psychology practice. She writes widely for the media about mental health, health, equity, and social justice. Her debut non-fiction book titled Reclaim: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse, was published by Scribe Publications in 2023 and her second non-fiction book, Life Skills for a Broken World was published in 2024.In Episode 2 we chat about:* The parallels between therapy and writing (i.e. sitting with the unknown!)* How Ahona breaks down complex psychology topics into easily accessible content for a wider audience* Where her ideas come from and the importance of pitching* How to build an audience - and why this is important if you want to publish a non-fiction book* Ahona’s approach to social media* and more!It was such a fun and interesting conversation and will appeal to non-fiction writers, psychologists who want to write and anyone in between!Missed my chat with Crime Author Georgia Harper in Episode 1? Listen here.Thanks for reading Trust the Process! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.  “One of the key things people talked about was if you want to write nonfiction and want to start to position yourself as a bit of a subject matter expert, then it's really important to start pitching.”-Dr Ahona GuhaLife Skills for a Broken World by Dr. Ahona GuhaA revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist.How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope?In this helpful, practical, and realistic guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha shows us how to cope, thrive, and still feel hopeful for the future. Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, she demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills, and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life.Life Skills for a Broken World is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small.Connect with Ahona via her website or on Substack or Instagram.Thanks for reading Trust the Process! This post is public so feel free to share it.Stay tuned for next months’ in-conversation chat with neuropsychologist and author Kylie Ladd. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laurenkeegan.substack.com

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