Transactional Analysis Podcast (TAP)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect and send a huge thank you to all of you – our loyal listeners – who have made this year truly special. Your support, engagement, and dedication have taken this podcast to new heights. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or joined along the way, we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. 🙏 This year, we celebrated some major milestones – from expanding to YouTube 🎥, to hitting our highest download figures to date, to connecting with incredible TA practitioners as guests and more recently seeing great support of the podcast through our Patreon community. We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our loyal listeners. As we look towards 2025, we’re more excited than ever to grow and bring you even more insightful conversations and in-depth discussions about Transactional Analysis. 🌟 We’ll be taking a winter break until February, but in the meantime, be sure to head over and subscribe to our YouTube channel to support us over there and remember the Transactional Analysis Podcast is available on all the major streaming platforms to catch up on our episodes! 📲 If you’re a loyal listener, consider supporting us on Patreon. Your small donation of just $3 per month helps keep the podcast growing, expanding, and supported. Your generosity really makes a difference! Thank you again for being part of the transactional analysis podcast and we can’t wait to see you in February! ✨ #transactionalanalysis #tapodcast #tacommunity #imokyourok

Happy Holidays from the TA Podcast Team! 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, we just wanted to take a moment to thank you – our loyal listeners – for being such a key part of the Transactional Analysis Podcast’s journey this year. Your support, engagement, and all-around curiosity have made this year one to remember, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of the TA community. 🙏 From Matt, John, Sarah, Parul, and James, we wish you a Happy Holiday Season filled with great food, good company, and plenty of relaxation before we jump into the new year! 🎅 PS – If you’ve got some downtime over the holiday season, why not catch up on any episodes you may have missed? 🎧 While you’re there, we’d love to know: What’s been your favourite episode this year? Drop your thoughts in the comments below – we’re excited to hear from you! 💬 #transactionalanalysis #tapodcast #tacommunity #imokyourok

The TA podcast is 5 years old! Mind blown 🤯! I am so proud of what Matt Taylor and I have created and achieved in the last 5 years! 😊 Of course this was only possible with the willingness of our wonderful guests - 40+ so too many to mention! Thank you 🙏 all for trusting us and sharing your thoughts, knowledge and insights with regards to TA. Our sponsorship agreement over the last two years with ITAA - International Transactional Analysis Association & EATA - European Association for Transactional Analysis has also been fundamental to our success - having these organisations sponsor the podcast was a significant endorsement. 🏅 And of course there is the wider team which Matt and I have welcomed in to support us in more recent times: Sarah Lowes (she/her) Parul Arora James Longwell Katie Harris - thank you 🙏 for all of your work on the podcast - your contributions add so much value. HAPPY 5th Birthday to TAP 🎉😍🥳 .

Have you listened to our latest episode? The TA Podcast Turns 5! 🎙️ When we started, nothing like this existed—no audio resources, no podcasts, no easy way to learn TA outside of books. Fast forward five years, and we've built something remarkable for the TA community! 🙌 We get messages daily from listeners—foundation students to advanced trainees—thanking us for how helpful The TA Podcast has been. That’s a huge achievement, and we’re so proud. But what’s next? In our special latest episode, we reflect on our journey, celebrate milestones, and reveal what’s next for the podcast. Plus, we talk about why we need your support to keep this going! 🎧S8 E13: The TA Podcast Turns 5: Celebrating Growth, Global Impact, and What’s Next —------------------------------------ The Transactional Analysis Podcast is available on Youtube and all the major podcast streaming platforms - simply search ‘The Transactional Analysis Podcast S8 E13’

NEW EPISODE 🎙️ The latest episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast is LIVE now on all major streaming platforms! 🎧 For five years, the Transactional Analysis Podcast has brought the heart and soul of TA to life, sharing stories, insights, and inspiration. What started as a bold idea has grown into a global platform for learning, connection, and creativity. In this special milestone episode, we reflect on our journey, celebrate the connections we’ve built, and… ask ourselves, what’s next? Hosts Matt, John, and James reflect on the journey – from the challenges to the unexpected triumphs that have shaped the podcast’s success. 🎉 🎧 Tune in to discover: - How the podcast started as a “side project” and became a professional platform loved worldwide. - The recent milestone that makes TAP even more accessible to the global TA community. - The highs, the lows, and celebrating our incredible guests who brought TA to life. How you can support the future of The TA Podcast 🎙️ S8 E13 PS - We would love to know what have been your favourite moments or episodes over the past 5 years? ⏬ —------------------------------------ The Transactional Analysis Podcast is available on Youtube and all the major podcast streaming platforms - simply search ‘The Transactional Analysis Podcast’ #transactionalanalysis #imokyourok #tapodcast

As TA practitioners, understanding the types of transactions we engage in is vital for fostering clear, effective, and meaningful communication. In TA, transactions are the fundamental exchanges of communication between individuals, based on the Ego States (Parent, Adult, Child). These transactions reveal a lot about the underlying dynamics in any interaction – helping us decode not just what’s being said, but why it's being said and how it influences relationships. ✨ Complementary Transactions: These exchanges flow smoothly because both individuals are communicating effectively from matching Ego States (e.g., Adult to Adult). The conversation is clear, straightforward, and productive – fostering understanding and connection. 🔄 Crossed Transactions: Here, communication breaks down. When Ego States don’t align (e.g., Adult to Parent, Child to Adult), confusion and conflict arise. These misalignments can create tension, frustration, or feelings of being misunderstood, which can hinder effective communication and problem-solving. 💬 Ulterior Transactions: These are more complex exchanges, where a hidden message lies beneath the surface of what’s being said. It can involve subtle manipulation or unspoken agendas (e.g., speaking from Adult but with Child-like needs). Recognizing these transactions helps practitioners↓ ✅ Facilitate clearer communication: Identify complementary, crossed, or ulterior transactions to help clients shift unproductive communication patterns. 🔍 Uncover hidden dynamics: Recognize subtle, underlying messages that impact the therapeutic process. 🔑 Improve therapeutic outcomes: Adjust our approach based on Ego States and transactional dynamics to foster better rapport and more effective interventions. 💡 Strengthen relationships: Develop healthier, more functional interactions, whether with individuals, groups, or organizations. Curious to learn more? 🎧 Check out our podcast, where we explore these TA concepts and more in depth. Pick and choose the episodes that speak to your interests, and expand your understanding of how TA can transform both personal and professional growth. —-------------------- 🎧The Transactional Analysis Podcast is available on all the major podcast streaming platforms including YouTube. Simply search The Transactional Analysis Podcast on your favourite podcast streaming platform! #transactionalanalysis #psychotherapy #tatheory

EPISODE RECAP 🎙 In this month’s episode recap, we highlight a conversation with Piotr Jusik – a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field, coach, mental health counsellor in the UK, and group facilitator working with individuals and organizations, including NGOs. We dive deep into discussions around culture and diversity, the significance of language, and how nature and place influence Piotr’s work as a transactional analyst. 🎙 Key Takeaways: 1. How does okayness shift across cultures and identities? 2. What role does language play in connecting or dividing us in therapy? 3. Can mindfulness transform the way we connect with our bodies in healing? 4. How does nutrition influence mental health in ways we don’t often realize? 5. What happens when we embrace co-creation and openness in TA? —-------------------- 🎧Comment ‘PODCAST’ below and we will send you the link to listen to the full episode or search The Transactional Analysis Podcast on your favourite podcast streaming platform PS – Remember we are also now on YouTube! 🎥 You can access the podcast in multiple languages with closed captions, making it even more accessible for everyone! #transactionalanalysis #counselling #cultureanddiversity

At the core of the Transactional Analysis Podcast is a shared belief: that learning and connection can transform lives. Our listener feedback reminds us why we started this—to make TA accessible, spark meaningful conversations, and grow a global community rooted in curiosity, understanding, and change. This podcast isn’t just content - it’s a resource, a conversation, and a growing hub for the TA community. It’s a space where experienced professionals can share insights, students can deepen their understanding, and universities can broaden the reach of TA in education. If you’ve gained insights from these episodes, been inspired by our conversations, or shared them with your students or colleagues, we’re asking you to help sustain and grow this platform by supporting us on patreon. 🔑 By supporting us on Patreon, you’ll: 🎧 Ensure we can continue creating high-quality episodes that dive into the depth and richness of TA. 🎧 Help us expand this global conversation, reaching more practitioners, students, and educators. 🎧 Strengthen the TA community by fostering connections and sharing knowledge far and wide. Every contribution goes directly toward creating episodes that explore key concepts, challenge thinking, and inspire growth within the TA field. Together, we can make TA more accessible and impactful for everyone. Click on the link in the comments section below to become a supporter of the TA Podcast 🎧 #imokyourok #transactionalanalysis #transactionalanalysispodcast #ericberne

What if TA could help us build sustainable, meaningful connections with the environment? In S8 E3: Ecological TA (Part 1), Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow discuss how this innovative approach links TA principles with environmental awareness: 🌱 Ego states and how they shape our relationship with the planet 🌍 Extending “I’m OK, You’re OK” to all living things 🌏 Creating sustainable relationships with people and nature 🎧 Want to hear more? Search Transactional Analysis Podcast S8 E3 on your favorite streaming platform! What are your thoughts on Ecological TA? Is this a new concept for you and are you curious to learn more?👇 #transactionalanalysis #tatheory #imokyourok