Brad Desmond
@braddesmond.bsky.social
Psychologist posting about life and happiness and stuff like that.
“You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.” - Patricia Routledge:
October 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.” - Patricia Routledge:
Beyond the red flags..don't miss the good stuff.
September 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Beyond the red flags..don't miss the good stuff.
This is insanity.
August 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is insanity.
Me addressing the World Congress on Positive Psychology in Brisbane. The funniest moment was when I asked for a show of hands indicating how many people have accepted a sideways career step to leave a bad boss. So many hands, so much validation…and laughter…and healing…
July 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Me addressing the World Congress on Positive Psychology in Brisbane. The funniest moment was when I asked for a show of hands indicating how many people have accepted a sideways career step to leave a bad boss. So many hands, so much validation…and laughter…and healing…
How can women trust the justice system when it celebrates its own sexual predators?
June 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
How can women trust the justice system when it celebrates its own sexual predators?
Melbourne’s forecast. 18 °C. Stunning.
June 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Melbourne’s forecast. 18 °C. Stunning.
Launching this powerful new book about surviving coercive control and financial abuse, by brilliant authors Tammy Casselson and Anastasia (also my wife) seen here with Tim Richardson MP - Vic Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Behaviour Change (legend!).
visit www.tammycasselson.com/
visit www.tammycasselson.com/
May 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Launching this powerful new book about surviving coercive control and financial abuse, by brilliant authors Tammy Casselson and Anastasia (also my wife) seen here with Tim Richardson MP - Vic Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Behaviour Change (legend!).
visit www.tammycasselson.com/
visit www.tammycasselson.com/
Toxic leadership is also a type of cancer.
May 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Toxic leadership is also a type of cancer.
Who needs science when Naomi Wolf has a 'horrible feeling'?
May 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Who needs science when Naomi Wolf has a 'horrible feeling'?
Normally I’d say parents shouldn’t take credit for their kids’ achievements. But I taught him everything he knows.
April 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Normally I’d say parents shouldn’t take credit for their kids’ achievements. But I taught him everything he knows.
When do you think their parents gave up telling them to get a haircut?
April 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
When do you think their parents gave up telling them to get a haircut?
I guarantee you, rich people can experience depression. Famous people die by suicide. ‘Perfect people’ live with private pain. Don’t get your mental health advice from clickbait influences.
January 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I guarantee you, rich people can experience depression. Famous people die by suicide. ‘Perfect people’ live with private pain. Don’t get your mental health advice from clickbait influences.
One of the good guys.
December 31, 2024 at 3:15 AM
One of the good guys.
101 women killed. This is terrorism.
December 26, 2024 at 7:34 AM
101 women killed. This is terrorism.
Others have said it better than I.
December 18, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Others have said it better than I.
Keith Richards always confessed his bewilderment that U.S. audiences preferred white English boys playing their own R&B music. That's why he always invited Chuck Berry et.al. on stage with the Stones.
Happy 81st birthday Keith. Go well.
Happy 81st birthday Keith. Go well.
December 18, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Keith Richards always confessed his bewilderment that U.S. audiences preferred white English boys playing their own R&B music. That's why he always invited Chuck Berry et.al. on stage with the Stones.
Happy 81st birthday Keith. Go well.
Happy 81st birthday Keith. Go well.
Humility is often a superpower.
December 2, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Humility is often a superpower.
This harmful nonsense. Why do we push this onto our young men?
December 1, 2024 at 6:34 AM
This harmful nonsense. Why do we push this onto our young men?
Time to start rehearsing for family Christmas events.
November 28, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Time to start rehearsing for family Christmas events.