Transactional Analysis Podcast
Transactional Analysis Podcast is a conversation series about the theory, application, and spirit of transactional analysis. Hosts Matt Taylor and John Fleming explore TA concepts and how they appear in real life and practice. The show is connected to the #imokyoureok and #transactionalanalysis community. Episodes are informal discussions rather than formal lectures.
Episodes
S8E16: Contemplative TA: A Japanese Lens on Presence, Nature & Integration with Aya Konoike
In this special episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John Fleming and Matt Taylor are joined by Aya Konoike, an organisational development and DEI consultant based in Kamakura, Japan, and a Shugendo practitioner of over thirteen years - to introduce Contemplative TA: a somatic, experiential integration of Shugendo, Zen and transactional analysis.Built from Aya’s own practice, Conte
S8E15: A Cultural Lens on TA: Power, Oppression & Social Justice with Dr. Valerie Batts
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John Fleming and Matt Taylor are joined by Dr. Valerie Batts, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founding Director, Interim Board Chair, VISIONS and a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA-P) who has spent over fifty years applying TA as a lens on power, culture, and social change.Valerie traces her path into TA from a
S8E14: Co-Creative Transactional Analysis with Graeme Summers & Keith Tudor
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John Fleming and Matt Taylor speak with Graeme Summers and Keith Tudor, the co-developers of Co-Creative Transactional Analysis (TA) and recipients of the 2020 Eric Berne Memorial Award for this contribution to TA. In this conversation, they trace the origins of Co-Creative TA - from shared questions in training, to years of tussling ove
S4E7: Movie Scripts, CineCounselling & Storytelling in TA with Lorena Adami
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts James Longwell and Parul Arora speak with Lorena Adami (CTA-C), a Transactional Analyst in the counselling field based in Italy, about her integration of cinema, storytelling, and TA.Lorena shares how her background in cinema and media led her to develop what she calls “CineCounselling”, sparked in part by noticing the shared language of
S5E7: Understanding Organisational TA: Structures, Systems & Culture with Rosemary Napper
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John Fleming and Joshua Okunlola speak with Rosemary Napper, an Organisational Training & Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA-O) also qualified in the Counselling and Education fields, whose work has shaped how many practitioners understand TA in workplaces, systems, and organisational life.This rich conversation explores what TA
S6E7: Hospicing Modernity in TA: Questioning How We Learn and Include with Beatrijs Dijkman
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts James Longwell and Jr-Earn Lam sit down with Beatrijs Dijkman, a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA-Education) based in the Netherlands.Beatrijs shares how her work in the education field and her recent exploration of “hospicing modernity” invite us to question what we teach, how we learn, and invites us to question wha
S4E6: Counselling for Men Through a TA Lens with Dasa Szekely
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and James sit down with Dasa Szekely. Dasa is a provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst (PTSTA) based in Frankfurt. With over 20 years of counseling experience, she runs a private practice and conducts training sessions in Transactional Analysis.This episode explores the nuances of counseling specifically tailored
S1E12: We’re Back, What’s Changed & What Comes Next
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John and Matt return with an honest update on the future of the show - why it paused, what’s changed, and what conversations you can expect next.After a seven-month break, they’re lifting the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes and how they’re building a more sustainable rhythm for sharing episodes with the TA community.Th
S8 E13: The TA Podcast Turns 5: Celebrating Growth, Global Impact, and What’s Next
For five years, the Transactional Analysis Podcast has shared stories, insights, and inspiration - bringing the heart and soul of TA to life. What began as a bold idea has become a global platform for learning, connection, and creativity within the TA community. In this special episode, hosts Matt, John, and James reflect on five years of the Transactional Analysis Podcast - sharing the milestones
S8 E12: The Role of Play Therapy and Transactional Analysis in Helping Children Express Their Inner World with Alina Comendant & Tatjana Gjurković
In this episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John welcome Alina Comendant (Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the field of Psychotherapy) and Tatjana Gjurković (Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the field of Psychotherapy)Alina, based in the Netherlands, and Tatjana, working in Croatia, are highly experienced play therapists and t
S8 E11: Dr. Mark Widdowson: A Tribute to His Impact and Legacy in Transactional Analysis
In this special episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John pay tribute to Dr. Mark Widdowson, a highly respected Transactional Analyst and a great contributor to the field, who sadly passed away in August of this year.Dr. Widdowson was a guest on one of our earlier episodes, where he shared his deep knowledge and passion for psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis (TA). Hi
S6 E6: Curiosity, Culture, and Connection: Jr-Earn Lam on Transactional Analysis in Education
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and Sarah are joined by Jr-Earn Lam, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Educational Field (E).Jr-Earn Lam is the Director of Learning at Seraphcorp Institute, leading the learning design team and faculty of a leadership consultancy in Singapore. In addition to her role, she conducts
S5 E6: Organisational Transactional Analysis and the role of AI in the future of TA with James Longwell
In this episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John are joined by James Longwell, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Organisational Field (O).James is currently an Organisation Development Consultant for Google in their EMEA region and in this episode he shares insights into his extensive experience in utilising Transactional
S4 E5: Technology in Transactional Analysis, Online Counselling, and Integrating Physical and Mental Health with Linda Gillham
In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and Parul are joined by Linda Gillham, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Counselling Field (C).Linda discusses her journey in the field of Transactional Analysis counselling, the challenges of the UK TA community, and the impact of technology on counselling and psychotherapy. Linda
S6 E5: Keiko Hoshino, Educational Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Keiko Hoshino who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Educational field (E).Keiko established a training company in 2005 which specialises in hospitality and communication, and uses TA principles and theories alongside the strengths of Japanese culture to promote harmony and autonomy. She is involved with adult education, w
S8 E10: Ronen Stilman: The Significance of Our Relationship with Technology
SummaryRonen Stilman discusses the shift in transactional analysis from an ego-centric theory to an eco-centric theory, focusing on wider systems and the impact of technology. He highlights the significance of our relationship with technology and how it shapes the way we relate and identify. Stilman emphasizes the attachment and dependency we have on technology, as well as the potential impact on
S1 E10: Rebrand and Restructure
In this episode, we announce several changes to the podcast. John and Matt have spent the last six months considering how to ensure the longevity of the podcast project, which was initiated in 2019. The outcome is a decision to change the name of the podcast from "3 People In Your Head" to "Transactional Analysis Podcast (TAP)", the creation of a Community Interest Company limi
S8 E9: Functional Fluency Panel Discussion with Beatrijs Dijkman, Layo Seriki, Liz Jackson and Valerie Cionca
In this panel discussion, we talk about Functional Fluency and the Temple Index of Functional Fluency (TIFF), a model about human behaviour that was developed from the functional ego states TA model. Our guests, share their insights and experiences of how the model has been a valuable resource personally and its influence on their work with clients. Our guests are Beatrijs Dijkman, Layo Seriki, Li
S1 E2: Seven Things You Need to Know About TA - Take II
Seven Things You Need to Know About TA II (Introductory Series 1 - Episode 2.) In this episode, John Fleming and Matt Taylor share an update on the seven things you need to know about Transactional Analysis (TA). If you’re unfamiliar with TA, this would be worth listening to before you listen to our other podcasts. We cover a little bit of Transactional Analysis history, theory and practice.For mo
S10 E1: What is Script?
Script, or Life Script, is a theoretical pillar of Transactional Analysis.In this short episode, we hear a number of guests from previous episodes give brief descriptions and definitions of Script, and how they integrate the theory into their work as Transactional Analysts.Samples are taken from the following episodes - please click the links to go to the full episodes:Covid-19 Panel Discussion (S
S8 E8: Contextual TA with James Sedgwick
Our guest for this episode is James Sedgwick a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field, a University Lecturer and Author of the book, “Contextual Transactional Analysis: The Inseparability of Self and World”. We explore the central concepts and themes of Contextual TA and discuss the significant influence that context has on our understanding of ourselves, others and the world a
S9 E1: Eric Berne Memorial Award TAJ Article - Trudi Newton's Health System
This episode is the first audio version of the Eric Berne Memorial articles from the Transactional Analysis Journal. We plan to publish two a year as part of our sponsorship agreement.Trudi Newton received the 2023 Eric Berne Memorial Award for her work in establishing a new metaperspective that reframes transactional analysis as positive psychology. The article cited in the nomination, which you
S6 E4: Honza Simek, Educational Transactional Analysis
Our guest for this episode is Honza Simek. Honza is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational Field.We discuss Honza’s twenty year journey from being a teacher in the Czech Republic, his transition to becoming a coach and supervisor for educators who are working towards educational reform, why he chose to train in TA and how TA has influenced his work.You can
S8 E7: Panel Discussion: TA Training During Uncertain Times
In this episode, we feature a panel discussion that was recorded in Dublin in July at the EATA and ITAA International Trainers Meeting, where John and I were very fortunate to be able to record this in person.Our guests, all Training and Supervising Transactional Analysts (TSTA) representing each field of TA, are:Andy Williams - PsychotherapyEva Acs - CounsellingSylvie Rossi - OrganisationalRosema
S4 E4: Peter Rudolph - Counselling Transactional Analysis
For this episode, John and I had the privilege of travelling to Dublin for the ITAA and EATA international trainers meeting in July. Our guest is Peter Rudolph, so we were very fortunate to meet Peter and record this fascinating conversation in person. Peter is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field and works from his private office in Northwest Germany.We talk
S8 E6: Panel Discussion: What Does the Future of TA Look Like Across the Four Fields?
In this episode, our panel discuss the question, "What Does the Future of TA Look Like Across the Four Fields?".Our guests were: Deborah Robinson TSTA(O), Karen Minikin TSTA(P), Nicole Lenner PTSTA(C), and Paul Robinson PTSTA(E).The discussion took place at the Annual UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) Conference and was recorded in front of a live audience of attendees (a
S4 E3: Sylvie Monin - Counselling Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak to Sylvie Monin.Sylvie is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field, and a psychosocial counsellor working with people in difficulty, going through crises, or wishing to do in-depth personal development work.We talk about Script, and its positive traits, hungers, enlivening hope, and how TA Counselling, working with the Adult ego state, fac
S4 E2: Piotr Jusik - Counselling Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Piotr Jusik.Piotr is a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field, a coach working with individuals and organisations such as NGOs, a mental health counsellor in the UK, and a group facilitator.Among other things, we discuss culture and diversity, the significance of language, and the influence of nature and place on his work as a transactional analyst.
S1 E9: Intro to Our New Co-hosts with John Fleming, Matt Taylor, Parul Arora, Joy Chatterjee and Sarah Lowes
In this episode, John and Matt introduce three new co-hosts who will be joining Matt in hosting future episodes. We talk about the impact of TA on our lives and discuss how we would like the podcast to evolve.We are also excited to announce our new sponsorship arrangement with the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) and the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)
S1 E8: Highlights and Transitions with John Fleming and Matt Taylor
In this episode, John and Matt reflect on the past three years of running 3 People In Your Head, and share their favourite highlights. They discuss their initial aims, lessons learned, and their intentions for the venture. They also discuss some changes that will be taking place in the near future. If you would like to contact us, please use the email below or find us on all the major social media
S5 E5: Cor Van Geffen - Organisational Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak to Cor Van Geffen. Cor is a provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst in the Organisational field. He is also a professional trainer, facilitator, coach, and teacher. He works with and for organizations, guiding management teams, and directors of companies. Among other things, we talk about script theory and how this is applied to organisations & team
S7 E7: Leilani Mitchell - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Leilani Mitchell.Leilani is a Training and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field, and a founder and Director of The Link Centre.We speak about her passion for education, the radical inclusion workshops she set up during the lockdown, developing TA theory, and the importance of humility in our work.You can contact Leilani via email (see below) a
S5 E4: Mandy Lacy - Organisational Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak to Mandy Lacy who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field.we discuss Disruption preparedness, Group memory, and meeting intelligence, plus the many ways Mandy applies TA concepts and approaches to assist her clients in their processes and understandings of change on the organisation, their teams, and themselves. You can contact Man
S7 E6: Leonard Campos - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Leonard Campos. Leonard is a retired psychologist, a transactional analyst with over 50 years as a practitioner, and a psychotherapist in Redecision therapy.We discuss his training in TA, TAs use in addressing social issues and social injustice, and how through partnering with others that share our common mission, TA might have a greater impact. You can contact Leona
S8 E5: Exploring the idea of a ”Transactional Anarchist” with Pete Shotton
In this special theme episode, we speak with Pete ShottonPete has a Psychotherapy practice in the North of England and is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst, supporting trainees, practitioners, supervisors and trainers in TA Psychotherapy, Education and Counselling fields, as well as other Counselling and Psychotherapy modalities.We discuss education in general, the TA community and
S5 E3: Sari van Poelje - Organisational Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Drs Sari van Poelje who is a Teaching and supervising transactional analyst in the Organisational field.Sari is an international executive and team coach and expert on agile business innovation. She has been the director of Intact Academy for 30 years, giving accredited ICF and EMCC training to coaches and consultants all over the world.She works as a consultant with
S7 E5: Steff Oates - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Steff Oates. Steff is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field and runs a psychotherapy and supervision practice in the North West of England. She is Vice President of Research and Innovation of the International TA Association, and an occasional guest editor of the Transactional Analysis Journal as well as an author of numerous art
S6 E3: Paul Robinson, Transactional Analysis and Education
In this episode, we speak with Paul Robinson. Paul is a certified transactional analyst in the Educational Field of TA and runs, with his wife, a training company that delivers a range of TA and personal development programs. We discuss transformational learning, the effect that schooling can have on our view of education, and other matters such as co-creative TA and the importance of psychologica
S7 E4: Fanita English - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Fanita English. Fanita is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field.She is also an author, Psychoanalyst, Group Analyst and TA elder who last year received the ITAA lifetime achievement award at the incredible age of 104! Fanita shares with us her introduction to TA, which was not so long after TA came into existence, her experience
S5 E2: Renato Morandi - Organisational Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Renato Morandi, who is a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field.Renato is also an organisational consultant conflict mediator and coach. He shares with us how he found TA through his own personal development work, his unique specialism of working with family businesses in Brazil and his approach to working with TA in organisations.You can read mo
S6 E2: Karen Pratt, Transactional Analysis and Education
In this episode, we speak with Karen Pratt, who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Education field. Karen is also a trainer of coaches, a facilitator and an author. She shares with us her experience of using TA with a particular focus on working with various cultures. Karen has also just published a new book called "Transactional Analysis Coaching". If you would
S7 E3: Richard Erskine Part 2 - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
This is episode two of our interview with Richard Erskine. Richard is the Training Director at the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, a clinical psychologist and an author of numerous books and articles on the practice of psychotherapy.We recorded this in London in Nov 2019 when Richard kindly agreed to a second interview after we had technical issues with our first recording. We cover a ran
S7 E2: Richard Erskine Part I - Psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Richard Erskine.Richard is the Training Director at the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, a clinical psychologist and an author of numerous books and articles on the practice of psychotherapy.We discuss Richard’s early work in Psychotherapy, how he came across TA in the 70s and how TA developed in those early years.It was recorded in September 2019 face-to-fac
S8 E4: Ecological Transactional Analysis Part 2, with Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow
In this second episode on Ecological Transactional Analysis, Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow discuss TA as a whole and how Eco TA might work among the 4 other fields, as well as many other matters including the existential and political elements of the subject.Hayley is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, the director of
S8 E3: Ecological Transactional Analysis Part 1, with Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow
In this episode, we discuss Ecological Transactional Analysis, what it is and how this new approach came about with Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow.Hayley is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, the director of the Centre for Natural Reflection and a passionate advocate and pioneer for therapeutic work outdoors.For more in
S7 E1: Psychotherapy Transactional Analysis with Adrienne Lee
Adrienne Lee is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, speaker and Director & Principle Trainer of The Berne Institute, an institute that trains in three fields of TA - Psychotherapy, Educational and Organisational.In this episode, we discuss Adrienne's work as a Psychotherapist, in particular, her thoughts and experience on wor
S4 E1: Counselling Transactional Analysis with Anna Chandy
Anna Chandy is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field. She is also a thought leader, mental health advocate and is involved at an executive level in running a not-for-profit organisation called "The Live Laugh Love Foundation": www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.orgIn our conversation, we discuss her Counselling work and the importance of culture, roles and
S5 E1: Organisational Transactional Analysis with Thorsten Geck
Thorsten Geck is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field. He is also an author and a freelance Consultant for developmental work with organisations, leadership training, conflict resolution and coaching. Thorsten provides TA Training internationally with TA Works (Oxford), Berlin, India He is also EATA Coordinator for written exams, ITAA VP for Professional St
S6 E1: Transactional Analysis and Education with Trudi Newton
In this episode, we speak with Trudi Newton, who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational field.Trudi is also an author and an educational consultant and shares with us her experience in using TA in education.You can contact Trudi on: trudi.newton.tsta@gmail.comYou can learn more about Ed TA here: http://www.educational-ta.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
S8 E2: COVID-19 Panel Discussion Part 2
This is Part 2 of a special edition episode, one in which we have changed things up a bit! Rather than having 3 of us in your head, there’s going to be 7 of us!!! We have facilitated a very timely panel discussion on what TA might have to say about the COVID-19 Pandemic.The panel is made up of Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analysts across the four fields of application in TA. We have Anna
S8 E1: COVID-19 Panel Discussion Part I
In this special edition episode, we have changed things up a bit! Rather than having 3 of us in your head, there’s going to be 7 of us!!! We have facilitated a very timely panel discussion on what TA might have to say about the COVID-19 Pandemic.The panel is made up of Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analysts across the four fields of application in TA. We have Anna Chandy (C), Trudi Newton
S1 E7: Lessons learned and plans for future podcasts
In this shorter episode, John and Matt reflect on completing the Introductory Series, their favourite bits, how much they have learned from the interviews, plus their plan to interview more expert Transactional Analysts.The podcast that John and Matt mention, that we were interviewed on, was Ray Campion's Leaders and Manager's Hub Podcast: https://campionconsultants.uk/podcast/ Hosted on
S1 E6: Transactional Analysis Counselling with Rosemary Napper
In this episode, we speak with Rosemary Napper. Rosemary is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in 3 fields - Counselling, Organisations and Education.Rosemary notes that these are all fields that emphasise presence and emergence, culture and context, and working in the here and how with the Adult ego state. The focus in this episode is on the field of TA Counselling which she notes i
S1 E3: Transactional Analysis and Education with Giles Barrow
In this episode, we speak with Giles Barrow, an Educator, Writer and a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational field.Giles shares his experience of using Educational TA in all different sorts of environments, from schools to adult education.For more information on Giles and his work, please click the link below: http://gilesbarrow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
S1 E4: Transactional Analysis, Psychotherapy and Research with Dr Mark Widdowson
In this episode, we speak with Dr Mark Widdowson a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. He is also university lecturer, researcher and writer. Mark talks to us about his experience of using Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy and some of the research he has been involved in that validates TA’s effectiveness. For more information about Mark and his work cli
S1 E5: Transactional Analysis and Organisations with Marian Timmermans
In this episode, we speak with Marian Timmermans a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field. She is also a Coach, Team Coach, Process Facilitator and a Management Consultant.Marian talks to us and shares her experience of using Transactional Analysis with teams and in organisations. For more information about Marian and her work, please visit her websi
S1 E1: An Introduction to Your Hosts
This is a brief introduction to the hosts. John Fleming and Matt Taylor share a little about their background, how they discovered Transactional Analysis and their mission to share TA with a broader audience."Transactional analysis (TA) is a widely recognised form of modern psychology, and one of the most accessible theories of psychology at that. In simple terms, TA is designed to promote pe
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