About this episode

This episode discusses how embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth and transformation.

There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, to say the least. But uncertain times aren't always the ominous force we make them out to be. In fact, research suggests that they can create unique opportunities for growth and transformation that we wouldn't otherwise encounter. This episode, Ella Rhodes chats with Maggie Jackson — author of Uncertain and expert on uncertainty — unpacking how uncertainty shapes our lives . Together, they explore how embracing the unknown can open doors to unexpected possibilities , and can lead us to greener pastures. This is Episode 3 9 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest , sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Episode Credits: Hosted by Ella Rhodes. Audio wizardry by Jeff Knowler. Edited by Emma Barratt. Missed previous episodes? Get up to date via our PsychCrunch collection page . Want to learn more? Read more about how we can embrace uncertainty in therapeutic settings with The wisdom of therapist uncertainty , over at The Psychologist . Or check out…

People in this episode

Host: Ella Rhodes

Guest: Maggie Jackson

Topics covered

• uncertainty
• personal growth
• mental health
• transformation
• opportunities

Keywords

• uncertainty
• mental health
• personal growth
• transformation
• opportunities

Sponsors

Routledge Psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Psychological Society

Books & works: Uncertain, The wisdom of therapist uncertainty, Resilience to uncertainty

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