MRCPsych on the Go: Revision Essentials
Hello! My name is Dr Aalap Asurlekar, a Core Psychiatry Trainee in the UK and the creator and host of MRCPsych on the Go: Revision Essentials.
Having experienced firsthand the challenge of preparing for the MRCPsych exams alongside full-time clinical work, I created this podcast to make high-quality, structured revision more accessible.
Each episode focuses on key syllabus topics, explained in clear and structured language to help you understand and retain the most important concepts.
Whether you are a psychiatry trainee preparing for Paper A, B, or CASC, or a medical student looking to strengthen your psychiatry knowledge, this podcast is designed to fit around your schedule. Episodes include exam-style questions and clinical scenarios to support active recall, so you can revise during commutes, walks, or between shifts.
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MRCPsych on the Go: Revision Essentials
21. Why We Need More Than Food: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Self-Actualisation
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Why do some people thrive after trauma, while others struggle to recover? The answer might come down to which of their fundamental needs are being met.
In this episode, we explore Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one of psychology's most iconic models. We cover all five levels of the pyramid, from basic survival through to self-actualisation, and explain why understanding unmet needs is essential in psychiatric care.
Topics include deficiency needs versus growth needs, peak experiences, the limitations of Maslow's model, and its relevance to recovery-oriented psychiatry.
Ideal for MRCPsych Part A revision, psychology students and anyone curious about what truly motivates human behaviour.
Aligned with the Royal College of Psychiatrists MRCPsych Part A syllabus, paragraph 1.1.7.
