Complex with Kimberley Wilson
Podcast

Complex with Kimberley Wilson

BBC Sounds

50 episodes

Welcome to Complex, the podcast that cuts a clear path through all the information and misinformation that's out there about our mental health. Because let's face it - there's so much of it! And a lot of it makes us worry - maybe I've got ADHD! Perhaps I've got empathy overload? Is my partner a narcissist? Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and she's on a mission to help you decide when to be concerned about what your mind is doing - and when not to be. Together with her expert guests - psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - she shares some valuable tips for how you can manage your mental health better. With the help of listeners' stories, Kimberley delves into different topics from helping you to work out whether you're a people-pleaser and what you can do about it; to understanding what attachment theory is and how it affects your relationship; to unpicking social anxiety and how best to grapple with it. If you have a question or observation about mental health, then please let us know. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk (mailto:complex@bbc.co.uk). We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will make sure to do so anonymously. If you don't want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know. Please be aware that Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues. Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

What this show covers

mental healthrelationshipspsychologypsychotherapyemotionsshamewellbeing at workcoping strategiesworkplace emotionsclosureghostingself-criticismclinical psychologymisinformationPTSD

What listeners will find here

Why work emotions matter — and how to handle them more healthily
Workplace emotions are the focus here, as Kimberley Wilson talks with researcher and Chartered Psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley about coping with feelings at work. The episode aims to cut through mental health misinformation and offer healthier ways to manage what work brings up.
Why ghosting hurts so much — and how to cope when there’s no closure
Ghosting is the focus here, as Kimberley Wilson and psychotherapist Jennifer Cox unpack why people suddenly cut contact and what that can do to the person left behind. The episode looks at the emotional fallout of silence and offers ways to move forward without clear answers.
Why shame feels so personal — and how to handle it better
Shame is the focus here: that harsh inner voice that says there’s something wrong with you. Kimberley Wilson and clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn explore why shame shows up, why it feels so uncomfortable, and what might help you respond to it differently.
Trauma vs PTSD: what the terms really mean
Trauma and PTSD are often used interchangeably, but this episode digs into what each term actually means. Kimberley Wilson and clinical psychologist Dr Ron Dodzro unpack a widely misunderstood area of mental health and discuss what can help.
Why authentic male friendship can be hard — and how to build it
Men’s friendships are the focus here, as Kimberley Wilson and clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell explore why authentic connection with other men can be challenging. The episode looks set to combine psychological insight with practical ideas for building better friendships.

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