Psychology IRL
Psychology IRL is where psychology meets real life—no jargon, no fluff, just practical insights you can actually use. Hosted by Jemma, a coach and researcher with an MSc in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, this podcast takes psychology out of the textbooks and into everyday situations. If you’re curious about how to build better habits, improve your mindset, or just understand yourself (and others) a little better, you’re in the right place. Each episode breaks down research-backed psychology into simple, actionable strategies to help you thrive—whether at work, in relationships, or in your personal growth journey.
Episodes

Friday Jun 21, 2024
Marketing: book deal, passive income & brand deals with Alice
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Marketing: book deal, passive income & brand deals
In this episode, we delve into Alice's journey of securing her book deal, her opinions on passive marketing, challenging the notion of its existence and offering valuable marketing tips and what it's really like to navigate a dream brand deal, a book launch, and a house move simultaneously, highlighting the realities and challenges of managing multiple significant milestones in.
Listen to our previous episode together from 2021: https://www.theultimateceo.co/podcasts/behind-the-business/episodes/2147923310
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Alice (guest) - https://instagram.com/alice_benham
Buy The Digital Marketing Handbook - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/book

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Messaging: being authentic without losing expertise with Abby
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Messaging: being authentic without losing expertise with Abby
In this episode, we discuss the power of doing things your way to attract dream clients, focusing on what feels right and aligns with who you are, beyond just financial success. We delve into how sharing both the good and the bad can create a sense of safety and connection with your clients and where to draw the line with being too honest and vulnerable.
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Abby (guest) - https://www.instagram.com/Abby.McKendry

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Pivoting: the messy middle with Andrea
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Pivoting: the messy middle
In this episode, we explore what success looks like in the online space and how to achieve it. We dive into the messy bit between starting and scaling, offering insights on navigating this challenging phase. We also discuss the craving for authentic reality content and why it's in high demand. Finally, we provide tips and advice for those feeling like they want to pivot, including where to start and how to make the shift successfully.
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Andrea (guest) - https://www.instagram.com/soulfulbizcoachandrea/

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Alignment: what you want vs what your clients want with Rebecca
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Alignment: what you want vs what your clients want with Rebecca
In this episode, I sit down with my long-term client Rebecca to reflect on her journey over the past year since we last recorded an episode. We discuss the emotional and strategic challenges of closing down one of her most popular offers and the tough decisions around doing what feels right vs doing what your clients want. We explore the balance between following fun and excitement versus being strategic in business and we share our love for long-term client relationships.
Listen to the previous episode (April 2023) with Rebecca: https://www.theultimateceo.co/podcasts/behind-the-business/episodes/2147923261
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Rebecca (guest) - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalcracknell

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Success: being the secret weapon BTS with Crystal
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Success: behind the secret weapon BTS with Crystal
In this episode, we chat about Crystal's incredible journey from ghost writing at just 14, to being the secret weapon behind New York Times bestsellers. We touch on what it's like to not be the face of the success, and the reality of having her achievements remaining a secret, and we also explore what true success looks like without the usual external validation and why prioritising loyalty over sheer customer numbers is the ultimate game-changer in business.
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Crystal (guest) - https://www.instagram.com/wordmagiccopywriting

Monday Jun 10, 2024
Money: but make it fun with Jessica
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Money: but make it fun with Jessica
In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between fun and money, sharing the journey of closing down a 6-month mastermind and the grief that comes with realising an offer no longer serves its purpose. We explore Jessica's 9 months of self-sabotage in 2023 after hitting 20k months in 2022, unpacking her money mindset issues and beliefs about wealth. We also confront the reality of the dreaded 10k tax bill, the consequences of ignoring it, and the challenge of managing it through a 24-month payment plan!
Connect with us
The Ultimate CEO - https://www.instagram.com/theultimateceo
Jemma (host) - https://www.instagram.com/jemmabroadstock
Jessica (guest) - www.instagram.com/thejessicapye

Friday Mar 22, 2024
Why success often brings unhappiness with it
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
I speak to SO many business owners who are feeling more and more unfulfilled and uninspired as their business grows. There are some key reasons that I believe this happens that psychologists have done lots of research on and so in this episode I talk through the most common reasons that your life satisfaction might decline as your business success increases!

Friday Mar 08, 2024
Am I a psychologist & wtf are my qualifications?!
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
This episode breaks down exactly what my qualifications are right now, what I'm currently working on and why on earth I'm doing a second maters!