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My Pocket Psych

Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

Booking Overview

A solo-expert workplace psychology show focused on wellbeing, productivity, careers, and leadership, with occasional interviews featuring specialist practitioners. Suitable pitches include workplace psychologists, wellbeing researchers, compassionate-leadership experts, organizational behavior specialists, and experienced coaches; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professional experts rather than high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 889 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@worklifepsych.com

richard@worklifepsych.com

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Host

Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon - Chartered Psychologist and coach specializing in the psychology of work, including workplace wellbeing, productivity, careers, and professional relationships.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practitioners, psychologists, researchers, educators, and coaches with demonstrable expertise in workplace wellbeing, leadership, organizational psychology, or related professional-development topics.
Required Achievements:  
Teaching or research experience in psychology, wellbeing, or leadership, Professional practice supporting organizations, leaders, or teams, Relevant expertise in workplace performance and employee wellbeing

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Fiona Jane Meechin - Self-compassion, Wellbeing, Compassionate Leadership, Sleep, Movement, Self-talk, And Performance At Work.

Recent Topics

Workplace Psychology, Wellness, Productivity, Careers, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
My Pocket Psych
:

Ep 228: Help! I feel like an imposter!

October 07, 2026

In this episode, Richard is joined by fellow psychologist Dr. Hayley Lewis for a chat about what we now call 'Imposter Phenomenon'.  Essentially, Imposter Phenomenon (previously called 'imposter syndrome') is an experience when an employee feels they've achieved their success and position due to luck, rather than talent, and that any moment, it could all come crashing down. The combination of uncertainty and worry can lead to some very unhealthy ways of working, while also eroding job satisfa...

Ep 227: An owner's manual for the mind

September 30, 2026

In this episode, we turn our attention to the topic of thoughts, thinking and how we interact with all the stuff our own mind creates for us.  While the human mind is definitely a wonderful thing, some of the thoughts (including images, predictions, memories) it provides us can be unpleasant to experience. They can lead to worry, distraction, and unhappiness over time. And unlike all the fridges, cars and computers you've ever bought, we don't receive an owner's manual for the mind at birth. ...

Ep 226: What is success, anyway?

September 23, 2026

In this episode, I look at the downsides of striving for future success, when we're not completely sure what that actually looks like. In coaching sessions, I often hear clients worry that they're not successful, not successful enough or concerned about missing a future success target. All when they can't clearly explain to me or themselves what success looks like.  This means we can often put in the hard work and make the sacrifices in pursuit of something that we mightn't even value or care...

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Frequently asked questions

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My Pocket Psych
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How do I get in touch with My Pocket Psych?

My Pocket Psych is hosted by Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon. Its publicly listed emails are info@worklifepsych.com and richard@worklifepsych.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for My Pocket Psych?

The publicly listed emails for My Pocket Psych: info@worklifepsych.com and richard@worklifepsych.com.

How many listeners does My Pocket Psych have?

Podseeker estimates My Pocket Psych reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for My Pocket Psych?

My Pocket Psych typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practitioners, psychologists, researchers, educators, and coaches with demonstrable expertise in workplace wellbeing, leadership, organizational psychology, or related professional-development topics. Common among recent guests: Teaching or research experience in psychology, wellbeing, or leadership; Professional practice supporting organizations, leaders, or teams; Relevant expertise in workplace performance and employee wellbeing. Recent guests include Dr. Fiona Jane Meechin.

How hard is it to get booked on My Pocket Psych?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does My Pocket Psych cover?

Recent episodes cover Workplace Psychology, Wellness, Productivity, Careers, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@worklifepsych.com

richard@worklifepsych.com

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