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Was very much looking forward to the talk, only
For it to be ruined by incompetence and poor organisation, it was initially a relief for a few reasons to see we could upgrade outlets tickets to be able to sit nearer the stage we arrived in plenty of time a good 15 mins before the talk started only to find that due to lack of organisation and keeping the seats solely allocated to those that had paid the extra money for, only to taken and people left to sit entirely where they wanted, regardless of paying extra or not, some lucky individuals got to sit comfortably at the front at no extra cost. We was offered to have seats bought out to sit on the side, but was made to feel uncomfortable and proceeded to sit right at the back, due to the confrontation I sat through the whole talk in pain and discomfort worrying about not being able to access the toilets on an event of an emergency due to a bowel condition. Also the venue was exceptionally hot so added more to the awful discomfort

As someone who has worked in mental health for years and has a lot of personal experiences with it also...plus a little fellow weirdo! I have been excited for this talk ever since my gorgeous friend suggested it!

Needless to say not only did it not disappoint, it far exceeded my expectations.
Links and correlations made to various practitioners, such as Freud and Jung, interested me in particular as it was refreshing to explore their work through a different lens.

As a very proud queer woman and activist...I loved the section discussing this. Especially given that one of my fave films of all time has a sinister reflection of a difficult time in queer history! A connection I had no previously made!
I am not going to give these tidbits of horror knowledge gold away...as this is a talk to be enjoyed whilst facilitated by Katie.

Katie came on and made us all feel instantly at ease. She is warm and engaging and had me giggling from the beginning.
Unlike some talks where the speaker can lose their audience...there were no worries of that happening on Tuesday at the Glee Club.
Katie was clear and easy to understand and her love for psychology and horror shone through brighter than the Amulet in monster Squad!

She was also kind enough to chat with us after the talk and I now have a list of horrors waiting for me to watch!

We will definitely be attending other shows by Katie and Seedtalks in the future.
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First dive into understanding the psychology of horror! The event was extremely well planned and organised, starting right on time. The Speaker, Katie was fantastic, her stage presence and way of presenting felt genuine and well researched with a great amount of humor . As someone who hasn’t watched much horror in the past, it definitely opened my eyes to certain aspects of the genre that really interested me.
100% recommend, and I’ll be on the look out for more seed talks in the future!

I recently attended a talk by Katie Evans on the Psychology of Horror Movies at the Capstone theater. She brilliantly dealt with how horror relates to the subconscious, and I enjoyed the evening very much being a big horror movie fan. I also loved leaning the history of the genre, it effects on society and it made me understand why I love to be scared.
It was an amazing night, I highly recommend it

I attended The Psychology of Horror with Katie Evans and it was genuinely outstanding. As both a lifelong horror fan and someone with an MSc in Psychology, I went in with a fairly critical eye, hoping for something that did justice to both fields. Katie absolutely delivered.

The session struck the perfect balance between academic insight and fan-level passion. She explored the history of horror in a way that felt fresh and meaningful, showing how the genre shifts in response to social themes, human behaviour, and political climates. It was exactly the kind of depth I was hoping for.

What impressed me most was how confidently and clearly she connected psychological theory to the evolution of horror tropes without ever losing the fun of the genre. It felt thoughtful, well‑researched, and genuinely exciting.

I’d love to see more from Katie—especially sessions that dive even deeper into specific areas of horror and the psychology behind why they affect us the way they do. This was a brilliant experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in horror, psychology, or both.

I attended the Psychology of Horror Movies talk at the Glee Club in Cardiff, and it was a really fun time.

Firstly, I would like to mention that this was the first time I have been to a talk like that before, and I would say the speaker, Katie Evens, knows her stuff. Being a huge fan of horror and an aspiring media student in college, this was really intellectual and taught me a lot on the psychology side of things. One of my initial ideas for my college FMP was loosely around this topic that I plan to revisit next year, which I will hopefully cross-reference.

Unfortunately, the Q&A section was cut short due to the time constraints, which I don't think was a huge problem, as I could have sat there for ages listening to Katie talk about the different eras of horror; hell, I would go back just to watch a full Q&A.

It was also good that the talk wasn't all serious, Katie would be moving around, being expressivemaking jokes here and there refrencing personal life, experiances and horror refrences of course, also the fact that she is a psycho theripist helps people know that she knows what shes talking about and that their is a real profesional up on stage.

I really wish she had spoken for longer, and i hope she comes back to do somthing similer again.

I just attended the Psychology of Horror Movies talk hosted by Seed Talks in Cardiff at The Glee Club and my experience was mostly underwhelming.

The talk itself is 1 hour 45 minutes roughly, which for the price of £18 (final release tickets) is not inexpensive compared to other events you can go to for a cheaper price and longer run times.

The talk itself was fine however I think the structure itself was better suited for a workshop than a roughly 2 hour presentation, for someone whose already familiar with basic concepts in psychology it definitely wasn't anything groundbreaking if youre going in already knowing some basic background information on the subject. I was waiting for the speaker Katie Evans to give insightful information, new ways of looking at the subject and/or a different perspective. Instead Evans attempts to capture the entire subject of her talk in less than 2 hours (including Q&A's), the result is her glossing over, summarising obvious facts and missing out on going into a level of depth on her chosen subject due to the time restraint.

It should be said, being a charming orator/public speaker and the art of speaking is in itself an art which takes years of skill to hone. As Evans herself said during her talk she isn't a writer and by the messy structure of the talk its quite evident. That being said, I did like when Evans would give quirky insights into her life growing up, her comedic wit and interesting examples and comparisons from other horror films was enjoyable to listen to however that did little to turn the talk from one I'd highly recommend for the time and price for which I experienced.

In short, if you want to go to a talk for the sake of going to a talk then Seed Talks is worth your time, if your looking for plentiful, deeply researched and insightful information you wouldn't get anywhere else on the subject chosen by the talk, I instead recommend either buying a highly informative book on the subject, listening to a podcast/lecture series or accessing the information online as the talk you're likely to go to won't be as informative or insightful depending on the speaker, who regardless of the topic has to cram a significant amount of information down to less than 2 hours which won't make for enough key learning insights.

Overall, would not recommend.

I recently attended the ADHD and weight management course delivered by Joanne Lee and Lisa Smith, and it was excellent.
As a nutritional therapist specialising in ADHD, and with lived experience, I felt they both handled this sensitive topic with real nuance and compassion. The course clearly explains how ADHD affects appetite, cravings, motivation and emotional regulation, and offers genuinely practical, ADHD-friendly strategies that work with the brain rather than against it.
I am confident it will support many women with ADHD, and I will be very happy to recommend it.

I was at the neuroscience of music event at reading, really great atmosphere and talk. Would definitely recommend.

Great series of lectures from academics across the country, we had Maria Balaet talking about the science of psychedelics, lots of science and citations about a topic with wide reaching consequences, lovely venue in Chester and the ticket was under £15.

This was my first Seed Talks event and I cannot recommend them enough. Living in Suffolk, it was too far (and costly) for me to travel to London to attend in person. So, I attended the online streaming of the event and it was fantastic! I felt as though I was there in person. I could choose which room/speakers I wanted to watch live and was able to catch up with the talks I missed through the recordings. Next time, I'd love to be able to attend an event of theirs in person, so I can join in with the workshops. Amazing speakers, highly qualified in their fields, sharing a lot of very topical and up to date research and personal experience. I feel much better educated/informed about all the topics covered at the event. Thank you to all the event organisers and hosts! Looking forward to the next one already. 🙏🏾

I discovered Seed Talks somehow on my road to understanding my AuDHD. Each talk has been helpful, informative, and most critically for me, based on actual research.

Most talks have been online, but even in Belfast we've had a few talks at a local venue too (thanks to James for flying over). Even the most recent talk, I learnt some new insights into the genetic development of AuDHD, and how to deal with the symptoms. And I've read quite a few books on the topic.

I must admit, I can't say much about other topic areas, but in regards to neurodivergence their talks are fully recommended.

As an academic and public speaker for many year I have to say that Seed Talks are the most professional and conscientious company I have worked for and provide an excellent service for both speakers and audience

The relevance to the audience and the calibre of speakers is exceptional. I travelled five hours to my first Seedtalks event, ADHD and woman, for the 1st of November and was absolutely blown away by how great the event was. It was well run and really apparent that those running it cared. I then signed up to the next event on the 31st of January. Seed talks staff are so mindful of individual needs and really responsive to requests. I’m looking forward to future events.

Super line-up of trusted speakers. Many options of subject areas delivered well. Technical issues occurred yet resolved quickly. Recordings released the day after so we could catch up on the sessions in the other rooms.
I really enjoyed the day. Thank you!

I cannot recommend Seed Talks enough. The workshops and events they run have genuinely made a difference to me.

Every event I have attended has been accessible, interactive and thoughtfully delivered. You do not always just sit and listen, you feel involved. The speakers and experts are knowledgeable but also human and relatable.

What really stands out is the sense of community. After attending an event, it feels like you are part of something. You meet so many like minded people who just get it. The WhatsApp groups they create help keep that connection going beyond the event itself, which is such a powerful touch.

Whether you are curious about a specific topic or simply want to expand your thinking, Seed Talks consistently delivers engaging, well run events that leave you feeling informed, inspired and connected.

I went to a talk about the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung a little while back and it was really fun and educational. Sometimes learning spaces can be quite stuffy, but the stylish venue, alongside the insightful and impassioned speaker made for a buzzy atmosphere and an upbeat audience. The schedule always appears packed with topical subjects that peak my interest, so will definitely be back soon. Would recommend to anyone happy to swap a pint at the pub for an evening of enjoyable and accessible learning with like-minded folk.

Seed talks offer really inclusive and insightful talks, and the admin team work hard to solve any tech issues that are usually out of their control.... Please take this rating as a measure of their efficiency. See you at the next one!

I have been a life long fan of TED talks and I honestly feel the talks I have attended a match the quality… engaging, informative and inspiring.
I love that I can participate online or in person and I especially like that they offer CPD certificates.
I very highly recommend checking them out!