Episode 69 - Dr Judy Blaine on UBUNTU. The psychology of “I am because we are”

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Andrew has a psychologically intense, relaxed chat with Researcher & Psychologist Dr Judy Blaine. The pair start with a sharing from Judy on some of her most recent research on the psycho-social effects of quarantine, before transitioning into a deep dive on forms of altruism, toxic positivity, and UBUNTU.Dr. Judy Blaine, is South African born and bred. She has spent the past 27 years living and working in Hong Kong, where she raised her four children. Judy has a medical background and, after completing her BSc (hons) in Psychology, went on to do her PGDE in Special Education, Masters in Applied Psychology and PhD in Psychology.  Judy is a research fellow at HKU and a research associate at Rhodes University in South Africa. She set up her company, Odyssey, which focuses primarily on working with schools and outdoor adventure providers to develop programmes for students that incorporate a strength-based approach to acquiring social and emotional competencies and life skills. When not busy with work and family, Judy can be found swimming, cycling, running or hiking, and she will take on the 5th half-ironman in May 2023!!Enjoy another episode diving into research, culture, & the workings of our biopsychosocial mindsSee you again in two weeks ;)Here are some useful links for this podcastJudy’s Linked In profile - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/judy-blaine-stevenson-026a77109Odyssey website - https://odyssey.net.za/Relevant episodes - Episode 28 - Katherine Gale -Imagine if you were enough. Why we go to the gym, a psychologist shares her thoughts.Kathryn Gale psychologist - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-28-katherine-gale-imagine-if-you-were-enough/id1527374894?i=1000532793403Episode 52 Odile Thiang. The Anti-Stigma project and Mental health first  aid - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-52-odile-thiang-the-anti-stigma-project/id1527374894?i=1000570288419JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5Wckw Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-coxThe Joint Dynamics online at home exercise program - contact [email protected] or [email protected] to purchase your copy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUVpoTnn_Wx8dpy7kggnd416307a7lcT/view?usp=drivesdk