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 Trans…

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 Cr…

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 fo…

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 …

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 hi…

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 te…

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…

Summary Ronen 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…

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 C…

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…

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 Transact…

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 …

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 …

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 psycholo…

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 trai…

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 - Psychotherapy Eva…

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…

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 i…

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 T…

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 natu…

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 Eur…

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 em…

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 a…

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 …

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…